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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Everyone's favorite part-time archeologist is getting the video game adaptation he deserves with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here is everything we know.
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What is the Antimalware Service Executable, and should you disable it?

The Antimalware Service Executable is an important component in your Windows security. Here's why you should keep it running if you can.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

How to set an ‘Out of Office’ message in Microsoft Teams

Here's how to let your colleagues know you're not available on Microsoft Teams.
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Xbox reveals new digital-only consoles and a bigger Xbox Series X

New digital-only Xbox editions are on the way later this year.
One hero passing a sword to the other in Fable.

Fable finally shows off some gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase

We finally got a new trailer for Fable at Summer Game Fest showing off its gameplay.
A squad stands together in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back several fan-favorite features

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will bring back several fan-favorite features, including Classic Prestige progression and a round-ending Best Kill clip.
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Starfield Shattered Space expansion looks drastically different than we expected

The Starfield Shattered Space expansion is set for 2024 with a slew of new content on the way.
State of Decay 3 zombie.

State of Decay 3 reemerges with a new trailer, but no release date

Undead Labs revealed a new trailer for State of Decay 3, along with a logo rebrand to mark its first release as a Xbox first party studio.
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Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5

Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation.
Key art for Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Valorant is coming to consoles but won’t have crossplay

Valorant is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X, although some tweaks made to gameplay mean that crossplay isn't possible.
Key art for New World Aeternum.

Amazon’s ambitious MMO New World is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox this October

On October 15, New World: Aeternum will bring Amazon's fantasy MMO to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with some major reworks.
AMD announcing its Ryzen AI CPUs at Computex 2024.

It’s official: AMD Ryzen AI 300 is up to 40% faster

AMD's upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 showed up in early benchmarks, and the results are better than expected.
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GPT-5 to take AI forward in these two important ways

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott reveals the two advancements that will enable tomorrow's AIs to pass Ph.D. exams and more.
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Microsoft is already backing down on its most controversial AI feature

Microsoft is making some big changes to its Recall feature in Copilot+ PCs, even before they've officially released.
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3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)

If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment.
The Windows Update screen in Windows 10.

Microsoft is backpedaling on future Windows 10 updates

Amid the end of support for Windows 10, Microsoft opens beta testing for new features coming to the older operating system.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Xbox Games Showcase 2024 + Black Ops 6 Direct: How to watch and what to expect

Here's everything you should know before watching 2024's Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct.
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Microsoft is warping the PC industry into something unrecognizable

Computex proved that Microsoft has a lot more power over AMD and Intel than we normally give it credit for.
An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

The Intel we know is dead, but its new Lunar Lake chips are very much alive

Lunar Lake is more than just a new generation of Intel, and our first look at the chips shows that clearly.
The logo for Contraband. It has "Contraband" in physical letters inside a case lined with straw.

Studio behind one of Xbox’s biggest upcoming exclusives hit with layoffs, studio closures

Avalanche Studios, currently working on upcoming Xbox console exclusive Contraband, has been hit with layoffs.
Microsoft Surface Go 3 sitting on table.

Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: From $523

If you're on the hunt for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals because you're a fan of Microsoft's touchscreen devices, you'll find the best offers right here.
Kena holding rock in Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

A former PlayStation console exclusive is headed to Xbox this summer

Ember Lab's debut action-adventure title Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Xbox consoles later this summer.
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I’m finally excited for the future of Windows tablets again

Windows tablets have been a dead category for years. But at Computex 2024, I'm more excited for them than I've been in a long time.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

5 video game reveals we’re dying to see this summer

From Metroid Prime 4 to mid-gen console refreshes, there are a lot of video game announcements we're praying for this summer.
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm is invading PCs, and says it’s ‘not going anywhere’

Qualcomm is making it clear that the Snapdragon X Elite isn't just a flash in the pan in the world of PCs.
The Surface Laptop running local AI models.

Nvidia and Microsoft are solving a big problem with Copilot+

Nvidia and Microsoft are working together to get over the major hurdle facing Copilot+ PCs right now.
Tyler's hand is hovering over unusual looking orbs while Alyson looks on in the background.

You can play this story-driven LGBTQ+ game for free during Pride Month

Xbox Game Studios has made Tell Me Why free on Xbox consoles and PC for June to celebrate Pride Month.
Crash Bandicoot emerging from a tunnel, with a smirk on his face.

Crash Bandicoot 4 dev partners with Xbox for next game — after leaving Xbox

Independent studio Toys for Bob has made a deal with Xbox, its former parent company, to publish its next game.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ was a monster announcement. Here’s how I think Apple will respond

Microsoft's Copilot+ announcements will be judged against what Apple announces at WWDC on June 6.
A knight with a large sword prepares to stab a dragon in Lords of the Fallen.

3 underrated Xbox Game Pass titles to play this weekend (May 31-June 2)

If you're wondering what you should play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend, consider these three underappreciated games.
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The 6 best TVs for Xbox Series X in 2024

If you need a great companion for your new console, here are the best TVs for Xbox Series X. This includes picks from Samsung, LG, Vizio, and more.

Best video game deals: PlayStation 5, Xbox S and X, Nintendo Switch

If you're looking for video game deals for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, here are some of the best video games across various retailers.
A screen capture from the Redfall gameplay reveal.

Redfall’s bittersweet final update fixes the shooter’s worst problem

Redfall's bittersweet final update is out now and it fixes several of the game's biggest problems.
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The best free PC driver update tools everyone should have

Automatic driver download tools don't have the best reputation, but there are some out there you can use to keep your PC up to date safely. Here are the best.