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news Microsoft’s New 8GB Surface PCs Skip Copilot+ Features and May Be Better for Some Buyers

Microsoft’s New 8GB Surface PCs Skip Copilot+ Features and May Be Better for Some Buyers

Microsoft’s new 8GB versions of the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch are cheaper than their higher-memory counterparts, but they also lose Copilot+ PC status. That means they do not support features such as Recall, Click to Do, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions with translations, and other AI tools tied to Microsoft’s newer PC category. For some buyers, that may not be a
news Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD Drops to Its Lowest Prices of 2026

Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD Drops to Its Lowest Prices of 2026

Samsung’s 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD is now available at some of its lowest prices of the year, with the 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models discounted by up to 49%. The sale makes Samsung’s high-end Gen 5 storage more appealing for PC builders, gamers, and creators who need fast loading times and large file transfers. The 2TB model stands out as the best deal,
news Valve May Bring FSR 4 Upscaling to SteamOS and Steam Deck

Valve May Bring FSR 4 Upscaling to SteamOS and Steam Deck

Valve may be preparing to add a custom version of AMD’s FSR 4 upscaling technology to Steam and Proton, potentially improving image quality and performance for Steam Machine, Linux gaming PCs, and possibly the Steam Deck. The reported change could allow games that already support FSR 3 to benefit from newer FSR 4-style improvements without developers having to add native support themselves. Valve has
news Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Marketplace Faces Growing Concerns Over Misleading Add Ons

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Marketplace Faces Growing Concerns Over Misleading Add Ons

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s in-game marketplace is facing fresh criticism after players raised concerns about low-quality add-ons, misleading promotional images, and suspiciously perfect review scores tied to one creator. The issue has been visible in the flight sim community for some time, but the use of AI-enhanced thumbnails and paid content that appears far weaker than advertised has brought it back into focus. The
news Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded Adds Nick Cage, New Zombies Map and Classic Launch Remaster

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded Adds Nick Cage, New Zombies Map and Classic Launch Remaster

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded launches on June 25 with new multiplayer maps, a major Zombies chapter, Endgame updates, Warzone changes, and an unexpected Nick Cage operator bundle. The mid-season update adds content across every main mode, while also continuing Treyarch’s effort to bring classic Black Ops elements back into the game. The update begins at 9 a.m. PT and
news Netflix’s Gears of War Movie Will Tell the Origin Story of Delta Squad

Netflix’s Gears of War Movie Will Tell the Origin Story of Delta Squad

Netflix’s upcoming Gears of War movie will focus on the origin of Delta Squad, bringing the franchise’s most important group of soldiers to the screen as humanity fights for survival against the Locust Horde. The new details confirm that the adaptation will not simply use the Gears name for a separate story. Instead, the film is expected to explore the early formation of Delta
news Todd Howard Says Arkane Lyon Is Making Strong Progress on Marvel’s Blade

Todd Howard Says Arkane Lyon Is Making Strong Progress on Marvel’s Blade

Marvel’s Blade appears to be progressing well at Arkane Lyon, according to Bethesda executive Todd Howard, who recently said the team is doing a “really, really great job” on the Xbox-backed superhero game. The update arrives during a period of uncertainty around Xbox Game Studios, with speculation about studio closures and restructuring affecting several teams. Arkane Lyon has also been mentioned in some of
news Hideo Kojima Says OD Will Introduce a Horror Game System Players Have Never Seen Before

Hideo Kojima Says OD Will Introduce a Horror Game System Players Have Never Seen Before

Hideo Kojima has shared new details about OD, his upcoming Xbox-backed horror game, saying it will feature a completely new game system designed to push horror beyond what players have experienced in previous titles. Kojima has kept most of OD under wraps since its announcement, but he has now confirmed that the project is a single-player horror game built around an idea he first
news Steam Games That Disclose AI Use May Sell Far Less, New Study Finds

Steam Games That Disclose AI Use May Sell Far Less, New Study Finds

Games that disclose the use of AI during development may face a major disadvantage on Steam, according to new research examining thousands of releases from 2025. The study suggests that titles with AI disclosures receive fewer reviews, lower average ratings, and potentially much weaker sales than comparable games made without disclosed AI tools. The findings do not prove that players are actively avoiding every
news Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Skitarii Class Brings Deep Custom Builds and Tech Powered Combat

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Skitarii Class Brings Deep Custom Builds and Tech Powered Combat

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s new Skitarii class could become one of the game’s most flexible additions yet, giving players a tech-focused fighter with an open skill tree, powerful cybernetic abilities, and several distinct combat styles. The Skitarii expansion launches on June 23 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It introduces a new playable class based on the Adeptus Mechanicus, the machine-worshipping faction known
news Five Prebuilt Gaming PCs That Cost Less Than Valve’s Steam Machine

Five Prebuilt Gaming PCs That Cost Less Than Valve’s Steam Machine

Valve’s Steam Machine starts at $1,049, but several discounted prebuilt gaming PCs now offer stronger hardware for less money. During Prime Day sales, systems with Intel Arc and NVIDIA RTX graphics are available from $849, giving PC players more performance, more storage, and in some cases double the memory for a lower price. The Steam Machine remains an interesting option for anyone who wants
news Obsidian Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Wage and Break Violations in California

Obsidian Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Wage and Break Violations in California

Obsidian Entertainment is facing a class action lawsuit in California that alleges the Xbox-owned studio failed to properly pay some nonexempt employees, provide required meal and rest breaks, reimburse work-related expenses, and issue accurate wage records. The developer has denied every allegation and says the complaint does not present enough facts to support the claims. The case was originally filed in October 2025 and
news Diablo 4 Season 14 Brings Mythic Unique Overhaul, New Seasonal Events and Solo Self Found Mode

Diablo 4 Season 14 Brings Mythic Unique Overhaul, New Seasonal Events and Solo Self Found Mode

Diablo 4 Season 14, called Season of Death Awakening, launches on June 30 with one of the game’s biggest item system changes yet. Blizzard is overhauling Mythic Uniques, adding a new seasonal event across Sanctuary, bringing permanent Solo Self Found characters, and moving The Tower and leaderboards out of beta. The season arrives after the Lord of Hatred expansion and aims to give players
news Newegg Discounts $100 Xbox Gift Cards to $83 With Limited Time Promo Code

Newegg Discounts $100 Xbox Gift Cards to $83 With Limited Time Promo Code

Newegg is offering a $100 Xbox Gift Card for $83 through a limited-time promotion, giving Xbox and Microsoft Store shoppers an instant $17 discount on credit they can use later. The deal requires promo code FTTF6926 at checkout and delivers the digital code by email. For anyone planning to buy games, DLC, Game Pass, controllers, or other Microsoft products, the offer is a simple
news Xbox CEO Says Call of Duty Is Bigger Than the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Microsoft Expands Its Entertainment Plans

Xbox CEO Says Call of Duty Is Bigger Than the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Microsoft Expands Its Entertainment Plans

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes Call of Duty has grown into a larger business than the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she says Microsoft sees a growing opportunity to turn more of its game franchises into films, television shows, and other entertainment projects. The comments come as Microsoft continues building adaptations around some of its biggest gaming properties. Fallout became one of Amazon’s most successful
news Valve Confirms Steam Machine Prices Starting at $1,049 Ahead of June 29 Shipping

Valve Confirms Steam Machine Prices Starting at $1,049 Ahead of June 29 Shipping

Valve has officially revealed Steam Machine pricing, with the entry-level 512GB model starting at $1,049. The compact SteamOS gaming PC will be offered in four versions, with storage capacity and Steam Controller inclusion creating the main differences between each option. Reservations are now open, while purchase invitations are expected to begin on June 25. Valve says shipping will start on June 29, although orders
news Sonic Pico Park Is Designed to Bring Sega’s Famous Mascot to More Players

Sonic Pico Park Is Designed to Bring Sega’s Famous Mascot to More Players

Sonic Pico Park is being designed as an easy-to-learn multiplayer game that can introduce Sonic the Hedgehog to people who may know the character from films and shows but do not usually play games. The upcoming crossover combines Pico Park’s cooperative puzzle format with Sonic’s world, aiming to make the series more welcoming for casual players, families, and large groups of friends. The game
news SteamOS 3.8 Adds Steam Machine Support as Valve’s New Gaming PC Nears Launch

SteamOS 3.8 Adds Steam Machine Support as Valve’s New Gaming PC Nears Launch

Valve has released SteamOS 3.8 as a stable update, and the biggest change may be the clearest sign yet that the Steam Machine is close to launch. The update includes initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware, suggesting that Valve is now preparing its operating system for the compact gaming PC’s arrival. SteamOS 3.8 is more than a small maintenance patch. It brings improvements