Game Pass has three killer new games you should play this weekend (July 18-20)

Check out the three Game Pass games you need to play this weekend. You have 20 seconds to comply.

Jesse Lennox     July 17, 2025

If the leaks are true, ROG Xbox Ally’s price could be anything but an ally

Accidentally-leaked prices suggest the ROG Xbox Ally could be more of a blow to the wallet than expected.

Patrick Hearn     July 14, 2025

I found the best Prime Day deal on a tablet hidden beyond Amazon

If you're enamored by tablets, but hold back due to their functional limitations, you can put your faith in the Surfacw Pro 12-inch at an unbeatable price.

Nadeem Sarwar     July 10, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (July 11-13)

I'll help you beat the heat this weekend with the coolest new Game Pass games you can play.

Jesse Lennox     July 10, 2025

We need to start having real conversations about AI in gaming

AI is an inevitability in gaming, so we need to evolve the way we talk about it.

Jesse Lennox     July 9, 2025

Romero Games’ cancelled title might not be dead yet

Romero Games has not been shut down, and there's a chance its cancelled game might survive.

Patrick Hearn     July 8, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (July 4-6)

The best part of the fourth of July weekend is having an extra day to play new Game Pass games. I have the three best games you should play.

Jesse Lennox     July 3, 2025

Is Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox?

Helldivers 2 is a hit for Sony and can be played on PlayStation 5 or PC. But if you want to play the game on Xbox, you may be wondering what the future holds.

Jesse Lennox     July 3, 2025

Helldivers 2 is finally coming to another platform

After many requests and a long wait, Helldivers 2 will finally be available somewhere besides PlayStation 5 and PC.

Patrick Hearn     July 3, 2025

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Rare’s upcoming Everwild amid job cuts

Another wave of layoffs has hit Microsoft and reportedly resulted in the cancellation of Rare's upcoming IP.

Patrick Hearn     July 2, 2025

Windows has a major AI problem, and it’s pushing me closer to Apple

The Copilot+ suite of AI tools has left Windows 11 in a spot where even the most powerful Intel silicon can't run it, but aging Macs are doing just fine.

Nadeem Sarwar     June 28, 2025

Apple must steal these 3 tab features to make Safari truly irresistible

Safari is the go-to choice for Apple ecosystem denizens, but when it comes to tab activity, Dia and Opera are miles ahead. It's time Apple takes some notes.

Nadeem Sarwar     June 26, 2025

Xbox finally gets its own VR headset, sort of

Xbox and Meta have teamed up for a limited edition Meta Quest 3S that comes bundled with a lot of VR gaming essentials.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 24, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

This Friday the 13 isn't a bad omen, but a great one for all the amazing new Game Pass games. I've rounded up the best ones to play this weekend.

Jesse Lennox     June 12, 2025

Invincible Vs is like Mortal Kombat mixed with Killer Instinct

We fought a few round sof Invincible Vs and learned much more about how the mix between Mortal Kombat and Killer Instinct works.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

Grounded 2 exists for one reason: fans wanted to ride the bugs

We got more details on just how big Grounded 2 is in a hands-on session, as well as the one fan requested feature that pushed the team to make a sequel.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 is PlatinumGames at its best (and bloodiest)

We played a bloody slice of Ninja Gaiden 4, which finds developer PlatinumGames at the absolute top of its game.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 already feels lightyears ahead of its predecessor

We went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and discovered a heavily reworked sequel that addresses all of its predecessor's weaknesses.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

The ROG Xbox Ally fixes the worst problem with Windows handhelds

We took the ROG Xbox Ally for a short test drive and discovered how it's fixing the worst problem with Windows-based gaming handhelds.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 9, 2025

Call of Duty is back with Black Ops 7, and it releases later this year

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 puts the player in control of "cutting-edge technology" in one of the most campaigns yet.

Patrick Hearn     June 8, 2025

Double Fine’s next game about a lighthouse looks like a Keeper

Double Fine revealed its next game at the Xbox Games Showcase about a walking lighthouse coming on October 17.

Jesse Lennox     June 8, 2025

The Xbox Showcase’s most surprising reveal is a spooky British home renovation musical

There Are No Ghosts At the Grand is a new game revealed during Xbox's 2025 Games Showcase, which mixes home renovation and horror into a British musical.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 8, 2025

Xbox’s Steam Deck competitor is coming later this year

The ROG Xbox Ally is a handheld gaming device poised to rival the Steam Deck in a big way.

Patrick Hearn     June 8, 2025

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Black Ops 7, Persona 4, and more

The Xbox Games Showcase returns today to show off what's coming to the console. Follow along with our live recap of the show.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 8, 2025

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 6-8)

I expect a ton of great announcements to come from the Xbox Games Showcase this weekend, so why not make the wait a little easier with these great Game Pass games?

Jesse Lennox     June 5, 2025

Want a Copilot+ PC? The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is $500 off today

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is designed to maximize the capabilities of Microsoft's Copilot, and it's on sale right now with a $500 discount from Best Buy.

Aaron Mamiit     June 5, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: How to watch and what to expect

The last showcase of Summer Game Fest is a major one. The Xbox Games Showcase will be packed with info, so here's how to watch live.

Jesse Lennox     June 4, 2025

You’ll have to wait a bit longer for Xbox’s Steam Deck competitor

New reports indicate Microsoft has put its proprietary Xbox handheld on the back burner.

Patrick Hearn     May 30, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 30-June 1)

As May comes to a close, Xbox Game Pass has a massive wave of amazing titles to celebrate the official start of summer. This weekend, make time for these titles.

Jesse Lennox     May 29, 2025

Windows on Arm vs Intel: Which laptop platform is right for you?

Windows on Arm laptops have new benchmarks for performance and battery life. But there are scenarios where only an Intel-based machine will rescue you.

Nadeem Sarwar     May 26, 2025

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 23-25)

As we cool down from the big releases on Xbox Game Pass last week, this long weekend is a great chance to catch up on some personal favorites from the game catalogue you may have overlooked.

Jesse Lennox     May 22, 2025

Blackmailers, spys, and cheaters beware: Signal cuts off Microsoft screengrab feature

Popular privacy communication app Signal adds an update to prevent Microsoft's AI-driven feature "Recall" from taking screengrabs of your conversations.

Ian Bell     May 22, 2025

Yet another prestigious Xbox exclusive is coming to PS5

PlayStation 5 players will soon have the chance to experience an atmospheric depiction of Viking-era Iceland.

Patrick Hearn     May 21, 2025

I tested Gemini Advanced, ChatGPT, and Copilot Pro. Here’s which AI searched best

I tested Gemini Advanced, Copilot Pro, and ChatGPT's searching skills and here's how they stacked up.

Judy Sanhz     May 19, 2025