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It's ridiculous to blame Xbox Game Pass customers for Gears of War: E-Day's fate
2 hours ago The fate of the next game from Doom creator John Romero was in jeopardy after Xbox canceled the project last year. Thankfully, Romero confirmed in a new interview that the project will see the light of day, as his studio has found another publisher. Add Polygon.com on Google Add as Preferred Source …
Right to work: Are contractors being asked to go beyond the law?
The Home Office’s new right to work (RTW) requirements are creating another potential risk for the construction supply chain. We are already seeing RTW schedules being introduced to construction contracts which go significantly beyond statutory compliance, imposing absolute obligations, potentially uncapped liabilities and new rights to withhold payment or terminate. For contractors and sub-contractors, the question is not simply whether they are complying with the law.
We Are Mass Effect fundraiser hits target in 20 minutes
The passionate community fighting to rescue the Mass Effect franchise shows no signs of slowing down. Following a massive digital billboard activation in Times Square , the @WeAreMassEffect organizing team launched a GoFundMe campaign to fund further advertising efforts, and completely shattered their target in under 20 minutes. The rapid success even took the organizers by surprise, and has made them temporarily pause donations as they plan their next move.
Why nobody is reviewing games on Xbox
Grand Theft Auto 3 hours ago GTA 6 File Size Revealed, And It's Massive GameSpot - Eddie Makuch • 3h Ahead of the game’s release in November, GTA 6′s file size has been revealed, and it is massive. PlayStation Game Size reports that the $80 standard edition will take up 210GB of storage capacity.
Xbox announces T-Mix with T-Mobile
Xbox has officially announced that Game Pass is heading to eligible T-Mobile customers in the U.S. starting this November. Through T-Mobile's new "T-Mix" plan perks, eligible subscribers will be able to pick Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Premium as an included benefit, granting access across Xbox consoles, PC, Smart TVs, and cloud devices. If you're based in the UK, this announcement might seem like something of a nothing burger.
#SaveMassEffect petition hits 170k signatures
The fallout from Electronic Arts' (EA) decision to shut down BioWare continues to rage on as more about the planned Mass Effect Universe game has come to light in the passing days. The #SaveMassEffect petition has now surged past 170,000 signatures, and fans are escalating their efforts to get EA's attention, including talk of taking the message right to the publisher's doorstep. Could fans manage to pitch a billboard outside EA HQ?
High praise for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Ikea throws shade at Tesla with "safe and affordable" flying car You just have to use a little imagination. Tesla proved it still has a knack for spectacular marketing stunts this week, revealing what could be the …
Xbox x IKEA furniture range goes live today
The long awaited Xbox x IKEA YXSTABY collection has officially hit stores today, so you can either head to your local branch or order the pieces online. It's part of Xbox's 25th Anniversary celebrations this year (who knew they could do marketing) and is actually an impressive bunch of furniture and accessories combining Scandanavian minimilism and some more of the subtle Xbox branding that would work in most living rooms.
Blizzard announces Diablo 5 and it's coming sooner than you think
Well, there you have it: Blizzard just officially announced Diablo 5, and we don't have to wait long. A brand-new era for the action-RPG starts soon (well, soon by Blizzard standards) with a scheduled release window of Spring 2029 There's been talk recently of not waiting as long between announcements; from Diablo 3's launch to the Diablo 4 initial announcement, we had to wait a painful 7 years, and then another 4 for release.
The Amazon returns: Diablo 4 roadmap reveals new class, Netflix adaptation and Nintendo Switch 2 port
Diablo 4 hours ago Diablo 4 is finally getting its big final boss next week, new Amazon class coming 2027 GamesRadar - Jordan Gerblick • 4h After more than three years, Diablo 4 is finally getting its big, bad, final boss: Diablo himself is coming to the game next week in season 15, … Gaming 5 hours ago BlizzCon 2026: New Starcraft Shooter, Diablo 5, World of Warcraft Forever CNET • 5h In a packed, rowdy BlizzCon main hall, the game developer finally confirmed the rumors: We’re getting a...
This insanely cute and heartwarming co-op game could be the cure for parental existential dread
19 hours ago Many people I know have played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; shockingly few have actually finished it. Every time I talk to a friend about it, I hear the same story: “I could take on Calamity Ganon whenever I want, but I’m not ready to be done with it.” Like a lot of open-world games, …
No law is the ultimate cyberpunk sandbox that refuses to waste your time
If you've already played in Neon Giant's isometric cyberpunk world in The Ascent , the studio's follow-up, No Law is going to blow your socks off . Now backed by Krafton, the Swedish developer is moving away from 2D action toward a first-person perspective rich in frankly insane detail and tackling something way more ambitious.
Climate change is forcing my Xbox console into summer hibernation
An egg frying in a pan on top of an Xbox Series S. In the UK, Summer used to mean a few fleeting days of mild sunshine, scoffing a melted choc ice in my Nan's backyard and still needing to put a cardigan on in the evening. Thanks to climate change however, British Summer is rapidly turning into a crash course on how to survive 6 weeks in Mount Doom.
The 8BitDo Jade controller has a killer retro aesthetic, but one major Xbox flaw stops it from being a daily driver
This is my first foray into the world of 8BitDo accessories, happened upon only as the entire range of classic Xbox retro green accessories caught my eye last year. The full range, which consists of a keyboard , mouse, and controller, makes for quite a collection for fans of the original Xbox, especially as we wait for Xbox to make its own 'X25' gear, which I'm sure will be considerably more expensive.
This $90 wireless GameSir controller is my new daily driver for Xbox — as it finally sheds the cable
Could this finally be my perfect GameSir controller? Well, spoiler: nearly! But let me elaborate. Gamesir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl: Price, availability and specs The GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl comes in at a respectable $89.99 MSRP, which isn't as cheap as many others within the brand's range, but it's also pretty damn cheap for a controller with TMR sticks. At the time of writing, it was out of stock on GameSir's official website, and for some reason, was listed at $135.00.
Tired of Amazon looking like Temu? This new tool deletes the "SKIBIDI RIZZ" pseudo-brands for good.
I've heard the term slop bandied around more times than I'd like recently, but today was the first time I'd heard it in the context of Amazon shopping. Meet Knockoff Shopping , the Chrome extension that de-slops your Amazon search results. What does this mean? Well, if you've used the site at all recently to look for basic items, whether it be clothes, phone cases, or such, you'll notice that many reputable brands are now buried in a sea of items with capitalized letters.
Diablo 4 Season 14: Can the "Season of Death Awakening" live up to the post-expansion hype?
Gameplay shots from Diablo 4. Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred was a resounding success for Blizzard, even with a lack of season-specific activities for Season 13, so with that in mind, Season 14 has a lot to live up to. Will Diablo 4 be able to keep its hooks in us for its first real season after the release of the expansion? Will the drastic changes to Mythic Uniques make or break the gameplay loop?
The XBOX ROG Ally is the only gaming handheld actually getting cheaper in 2026 — so ditch the overpriced Steam Deck
Prime Day has arrived with possibly the quietest fanfare I've ever known since writing for Windows Central, and that's due in no small part to the current state of the tech market. Prices are being hiked left, right, and center, and gaming handhelds have been hit particularly badly by the RAM price hikes. With this in mind, I'm surprised that ASUS is still steaming ahead with this cracking deal on the Xbox ROG Ally, which is down to £379.99 on Amazon.
My youngest kid is graduating from high school, marking the end of this phase of motherhood for me. It's bittersweet. Original
In 2005, my oldest son stood at the living room window and watched the big yellow school bus rumble past. "Mommy, when do I get to ride the yellow bus?" he asked, his voice full of something I can only describe as pure forward motion. He could not wait to begin. That was the start of nearly 20 years of firsts. And this June, I'm counting down to the last of the lasts.
Nintendo wanted to block Palworld — now it faces a 0% chance and a measly $30K payout
A determined animated character with red hair and braids holds a glowing blue orb. The background is a snowy landscape. Back when Nintendo and The Pokémon Company first launched their aggressive legal crusade against Palworld creator Pocketpair, it felt like quite the David vs Goliath story. Nintendo is historically incredibly successful in the courtroom, and what chance did an indie hit like Palworld have to deflect the patent infringement claims?
"This is not Hellblade 3" — Ninja Theory reveals new game Senua at the XBOX Showcase
Shots of Senua in game. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Ninja Theory has officially announced Senua. A new action-adventure that serves as an "additive evolution" of the beloved series. While it continues the journey of Senua, Studio Head Dom Matthews has clarified in an interview with Xbox Wire that this is not Hellblade 3, but rather a fresh start designed to give players more agency and exploration.
Fans at the Xbox Showcase will receive the newly announced limited edition Xbox Series X25 for FREE
Xbox Series X25. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Xbox just dropped an atomic bomb. As in atomic green, get it? To celebrate 25 years of Xbox, it's unveiled the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition collection. This special release pays homage to the original 2001 console with a striking, transparent design.
XBOX shows off darkest Fable trailer yet and finally revealed its new release date
Fable in-game screenshots. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, the long-awaited Fable finally stepped into the spotlight with a brand-new story trailer. The footage gave us our darkest look yet at the whimsical yet dangerous world of Albion. The trailer also confirmed the game’s official release date: February 23, 2027.
Over 45,000 Destiny 2 fans (so far) sign petition for Destiny 3 development
Jennifer Young Bungie's announcement that active live-service development is ending with the June 9 Monument of Triumph update has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. While they aren't pulling the plug entirely (servers will remain online in a static state) the community refuses to let a decade of memories get put on life support. A COMMUNITY FEELING ABANDONED The petition serves as a formal plea to Sony and Bungie leadership to reconsider walking away from the IP.
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HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR "new button, who dis? pic.twitter.com/HIs5mYASpGMay 16, 2026" new button, who dis? pic.twitter.com/HIs5mYASpGMay 16, 2026 Here's everything else we know the controller has so far: - It will have a USB-C Port for modern charging and wired play. - There's a new Sync Button explicitly designed to toggle between Local and Cloud modes.
The Diablo 4 Cow Level has been found and it drops an insane but udderly useless Mythic Unique
A character with wings surrounded by cows. A text box displays "The Cow King's Crown," noting "Ancestral Mythic Unique Helm" . After months upon months of teasing and trolling from Blizzard, and an epic hunt via the Cow Level Discord, the Diablo 4 Cow Level has finally been found. For real this time, and it drops a pretty bonkers Mythic Unique for completion, the Cow King's Crown with an item level 666 and special attributes that change depending on day of the week.
I was wrong about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred
A demonic, skeletal face with glowing eyes and large, twisted horns emerges from the darkness. I've been looking forward to Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred but with cautious skepticism, and I'm glad to report that this expansion absolutely slaps and I've never been so happy to be wrong. Specifically, one of my major concerns was that in Season 11 at least, the game was in a great place, and I felt like the list of changes coming with Lord of Hatred would lead to overhaul fatigue.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred will release earlier than expected in the US, and teams up with Overwatch for some of the coolest skins I've ever seen
Five video game characters in fantasy armor pose in a dimly lit hall. The scene is intense, with a red glow and detailed, intricate costumes. Diablo 4 just had its final developer stream before the launch of its second expansion, Lord of Hatred, on April 28. There's a lot of information to get through from the global launch times, patch notes, and a hella cool Overwatch collaboration, so without further ado, here's what you missed! When does the Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred DLC launch in my country?
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred has gone full metal with an awesome Korn collaboration
Korn releases new track "Reward the Scars" inspired by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, marking their first new music in four years. Collaboration with Korn for Diablo 4 expansion signals a return to metal music, fitting the franchise's gothic dread and aggression against demons. Lead singer of Korn, Jonathan Davis, has a history with Blizzard, having run a World of Warcraft guild and bringing gamer cred to the collaboration.
Xbox drops a bunch of 25th Anniversary merch and signals a major vibe shift at Microsoft
Four Xbox-themed clothing items, including black and white t-shirts and a black hoodie, displayed against a dynamic green background with glowing effects. But for those of us who still have a soft spot for that chunky black box from 2001, there's some good news. Xbox has just dropped a fresh collaboration with 73Studio, bringing a retro-inspired aesthetic to a new line of gear.
Xbox drops a bunch of 25th Anniversary merch and signals a major vibe shift at Microsoft
17 hours ago An Amazon data center in Oregon. Image: Amazon On Thursday, senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) asking it to collect “comprehensive, annual energy-use disclosures” on data centers and make that information publicly …
Plate & Dish Brings High-End, Custom Kitchen Design to South Tampa
Plate & Dish, a high-end kitchen design studio, recently opened its South Tampa location to provide homeowners with fully customized kitchen design services. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Plate & Dish, a high-end kitchen design studio, recently opened its South Tampa location to provide homeowners across Florida with fully customized kitchen design services.
Columbia Green to partner with Columbia College for educational event
Columbia Green and the City of Columbia will partner with Columbia College to offer its next free educational event for Beat the Heat—Plant a Tree February 21 at Earlewood Park. This event was rescheduled from January 31 because of weather. These events highlight the Beat the Heat program, which is a collaboration between Columbia Green and the City of Columbia to give away thousands of shade trees to property owners across greater Columbia.
Nintendo's patent relevant to the Palworld case has been rejected by Japan's office for lacking originality — what happens next?
Palworld character in front of giant world tree. Nintendo’s ongoing legal campaign against Palworld developer Pocketpair has hit another roadblock. A key patent in Nintendo’s “monster capture” family, one that sits right between two patents, currently being asserted in the Tokyo District Court, has been rejected by the Japan Patent Office (JPO).
Critiquing the Dunning-Kruger Effect — LessWrong
For those who don't know, the Dunning-Kruger effect is based on studies that found that on average, people who fail to meet societal norms (like beauty and intelligence standards) usually overestimate themselves. I would like to challenge that idea, or at least reform it. Many people relate the Dunning-Kruger effect to low self awareness or low intellect. I have another proposition. The human species has an uncanny ability to lie to themselves when faced with uncomfortable truths.
Steam Deck OLED falls out of stock in US & Canada due to "supply chain constraints" presumably triggered by tariffs — but the price won't increase
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Expedition 33 now lets you rematch the game's most brutal boss
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This Xbox Game Pass trick gets you Ultimate for $8.45 a month using an old loophole
1 hour ago Tempopo: How to Create Your Own Music in the Melody Garden • Category: Games May 23, 2025 Tempopo: How to Create Your Own Music in the Melody Garden • Jeff van DyckAudio Director & Composer, Tempopo Last month, we … 5 hours ago Starfield huge new DLC is a surprise story expansion Starfield fans can download this new expansion-sized DLC today.
This popular Soulslike game has fans divided on a controversial change
This popular Soulslike game has fans divided on a controversial change Lies of P: Overture offers difficulty options despite its game director's previous stance against them for games in the Soulslike genre.
Survival, Tomb Raider, Titanfall 2 and many more huge titles
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The rising price of Nintendo games makes supporting smaller titles and studios more important than ever — I'll be voting with my wallet
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Did Mojang spoil its own movie with this Minecraft add-on?
Now YouTube users are no strangers to security warnings as attackers use everything from faked private video messages from the CEO to the lure of game cheats for Fortnite and Call of Duty as bait to steal passwords and compromise accounts for nefarious use. Now researchers at Kaspersky have revealed a …
The Minecraft Movie merchandise is even more cursed than I imagined — but I'm still buying the one decent thing | Flipboard
1 hour ago Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired 'Jolene,' dies at 82 Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton’s publicist, Dean died in Nashville, Tennessee.
This developer is making Xbox Cloud Gaming better-even without Microsoft's help
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Totem of Rightful Rulership, Totem of Defiance, Totem of Revelations and Totem of Perseverance
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Who's winning and more importantly, what's discounted for us?
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You can play Diablo 4 and the expansion for free right now — but there's a catch
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Guilford County Schools to operate remotely on Friday
Guilford County Schools will operate remotely on Friday because of the potential for bad weather, the district announced Thursday afternoon. Students were to bring their devices home Thursday night and check Canvas for their assignments on Friday. All afterschool and weekend activities are canceled.
Elon Musk really wants you to think he's a pro gamer but the Path of Exile 2 community has receipts
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Guilford County Schools to remain closed on Tuesday
Guilford County Schools will remain closed for the second day this week because of continued hazardous road conditions. "Due to observed icy conditions in some parts of the county and continued freezing temperatures, GCS will be closed for students on Tuesday, Jan. 7," the district said in posts on its website and social media.
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