The first new PC game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free on Steam

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The fidelity of the visuals isn’tamazingor anything, but for a budding indie title, it looks great. Why not try it out? Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat sim with realistic gameplay mechanics and interactions between arms and armors of the period. Duels in Half Sword are as bloody as they are brutal....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Jacob Chandler

Vitalik Buterin proposes a "global soft pause button" to cut AI computing power by 90-99% for 1-2 years — giving ample time to prepare for potential existential doom

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The researcher claimed the only way to avoid the outcome is not to build AI in the first place. Ways to implement a “pause” have been explored, including concrete proposals likerequiring registrationandverifying locationof hardware." Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum. The Canadian computer programmer says a clever cryptographic trickery would serve as an advanced approach to address AI risks....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Michelle Baird

Xbox and LG team up, LG TVs will also be Xbox later this year

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Everything may be an Xbox, but soon, even more things will be Xbox. More games are expected to be supported as time goes on. This is an Xbox, that’s an Xbox, and soon LG TVs will be Xboxes. DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of many upcoming first-party Xbox games that’ll be playable through the Cloud....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Mr. William Mendoza

PlayStation says Windows PC is not a "major risk," probably because blanket 'day and date' PlayStation game launches on PC are coming sooner than you think

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I was right; it ended up being freaking sweet. I just wish the sequel had trophies on Steam; I know, it’s a weird complaint. Sony has been dabbling with PC support for years, and has an app that supports remote play, as well as cloud gaming on PC. I like my shiny things....

January 5, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Dawn Wang

This controller may look like I found it in a Fallout vault— but the TMR sticks are even better than Hall Effect

Playing mainly on Steam Deck, Xbox and PC, Jen prefers to collect controllers over shoes and handbags. This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by PB Tails. PB Tails had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication. The PB Tails Metal Crush Defender TMR comes packed in a leather effect case(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central) Despite its rough and ready appearance, it feels remarkably luxurious, thanks in part to its weighty build....

January 4, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Robert Palmer

Google CEO wants to re-embrace "scrappy" tactics as ChatGPT becomes synonymous with AI, just as Google did with Search

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Nadella isn’t the only top executive concerned about OpenAI’s rapid progression in the AI landscape. As you’d expect, the conversation was centered on AI. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google. “The stakes are high,” indicated Pichai. However, he admitted there might be competition for the top spot. I think thats what 2025 is all about....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Andrew Wilson

I'm a gaming free agent with money to burn. Help me pick between PC, Xbox, and PS5.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I recently purchased Forza Horizon 4 because it was about to be delisted from all digital storefronts. I bought the gamedespite the fact that I don’t own an Xbox or a gaming PC. My New Year’s goal is to pick a gaming platform by the end of 2025. But after making that purchase, I thought to myself, “this is silly....

January 3, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Christina Fernandez

Is ChatGPT getting a "grown up mode" with fewer guardrails? CEO Sam Altman hints AGI, AI agents, and deep research as part of OpenAI's roadmap for 2025

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The executive referred to the user’s submission as “an interesting idea” that he’d not considered. Sam Altman indicated there’s a need for a “grown up mode.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Let me create accounts for my kids with guard rails. Let their curiosity take off, but within reasonable limits, as determined by the parent....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Olivia Holmes

Many Microsoft Rewards accounts may have been unfairly suspended, but a fix is coming

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Did you recently open your Microsoft Rewards account only to discover you’ve been suspended? If so, don’t worry, you’re not alone and a fix is on the way. Microsoft Rewards lets users earn points for things like Xbox gift cards and sweepstakes. “Earlier today, we encountered an issue that incorrectly suspended some Microsoft Rewards accounts....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Leroy Jackson

Microsoft Edge started 2024 with a 'new' name. The browser starts 2025 asking for beta testers.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Microsoft wants more people to test its Edge online window on iOS. The companysent out word on Redditinviting users tosign up to iOS Beta through Apple TestFlight. said a member of the Edge Mobile team. Were looking for more passionate users to help us shape the future of Edge on iOS. Your feedback is crucial in refining new features and ensuring the best possible experience....

January 3, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Francis Morgan

Secret Level asked Microsoft about an awesome Halo and Doom crossover — "Crafting this impassioned letter of my childhood," but Microsoft said: "Nah."

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I still remember when I first heard about Xbox making aHalo TV show. An entire decade before. This community-made concept image looks totally badass. It was around the time of the Xbox One announcement and launch. TheHalo TV showwas part of the whole “all your entertainment in a single box” push. Halo fans around the globe held their gaming controllers, hoping for a cinematic Master Piece....

January 3, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Michael Gutierrez

[UPDATED] Valve has quietly removed Palworld's Steam Deck 'playable' status

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. (Curse you, Pocketpair, for the lack of cross-save between platforms! Ive been playing smoothly with the frame rate locked at 40 FPS. Palworld runs well on Steam Deck LCD with minimal changes to settings Have you noticed any new issues with Palworld since the Feybreak update? Palworld runs well on Steam Deck for me right now so I’m not sure why it has been downgraded in classifications....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Mary Shields

Black Myth: Wukong developers say optimizing for the Xbox Series S "would take years," begging the question if the blockbuster action game will ever come to Xbox

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. We’re kicking off 2025 with some fresh Xbox controversy. We’ve reached out to Game Science and Microsoft to comment. The fantastic debut from Game Science is sadly unavailable on Xbox. Will Xbox Series X|S ever get Black Myth Wukong? Microsoft requires developers to launch games on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to make it ship....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Linda Edwards