Call of Duty continues to dominate the charts as the most-played game on Xbox and PlayStation after a free trial weekend

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. That hasn’t stopped the game from absolutely dominating the charts, however. Call of Duty HQ was in sixth place on Steam. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 takes the crown for most-played game on consoles for the week of December 21. COD HQ has seen a 24-hour peak of 103,356 concurrent players on the PC platform, according toSteamDB....

December 31, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Donna Rodriguez

Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. As 2023 approached its end, I collected my thoughts on my personal top five games of the year. 12 more months have passed, and I’m thinking this will become an annual tradition for me. There are many games of the year lists, but this one is mine. I did play a lot of other games, though, and these were my favorites....

December 31, 2024 · 3 min · 514 words · Elizabeth Owens

Microsoft stacks Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD chips against (last year's) MacBooks in updated benchmarks

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. NewCopilot+ PCsperformance details just dropped. TheCopilot+ PC performance details webpagehas been around for months, but it only discussed Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs until recently. The ASUS Zenbook S 14 delivered respectable benchmarks, which is promising for future PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It now shows details about Copilot+ PCs with Intel and AMD chips as well....

December 31, 2024 · 2 min · 302 words · Melanie Edwards

Razer USB4 Dock review: The best value Thunderbolt dock without Thunderbolt

Razer’s own Thunderbolt 4 dock looks like a terrible deal in comparison. The go-to for many is a dock powered byThunderbolt 4, but not every equipment guarantees compatibility. This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by Razer. Razer is out to prove just how capable USB can be without Thunderbolt. Razer had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication. On top of that,USB4 can use most Thunderbolt docks and accessories....

December 31, 2024 · 2 min · 408 words · Monica Frey

"They'll have bio's and profile pictures": Meta is gearing up to unleash a wave of AI-powered personas, set to redefine Facebook's social engagement

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. According to theFinancial Times, Meta wants to integrate AI-generated characters into Facebook to bolster engagement. The report details that Meta will develop the AI-generated characters through its AI studio. Facebook may soon be filled with AI personas. In this case, Meta’s AI-powered characters could serve the important role of flagging such instances. As you may know, Meta launched its AI Studio platform earlier this year....

December 30, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Tammy Whitney

This is EVERYTHING Microsoft killed in 2024 — from handy apps to failed devices

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Everything from theSurface Duo 2andHoloLens 2to Microsoft Start andWindows 11’s Suggested Actions. Here’s the rundown of all the Microsoft products that won’t see the light of day in 2025. The Surface Duo 2 will never receive an update again. With the latest version of Windows 11, thousands of Mixed Reality headsets are now rendered useless....

December 30, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Glenn Porter

Xiaomi G Pro 27i review: A Mini LED gaming monitor at an unbelievable price

This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by Xiaomi. Xiaomi had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication. This monitor is covered by Xiaomi’s standard 1-year global warranty. This monitor supports 75mm VESA mounting, but the bracket isn’t included in the box. Turn it on, and you’ll be met with that 27-inch QHD display. This is an interesting one. This display isn’t the most consistent, but what it does well it doesverywell....

December 30, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Elizabeth Wiley

Microsoft's Windows dark mode has been embarrassingly incomplete for nearly a decade

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. WhenWindows 10 debuted in 2015, it did so with a mishmash of light and dark UI elements. It’s not just incomplete, either. You will come across areas of the Windows UI that aren’t dark mode compatible on a daily basis. In some places, dark mode is outright broken. I mean, what the heck is this?...

December 29, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Phillip Bell

Razer Laptop Cooling Pad review: Loud and expensive, but it really works

Jan. 13, 2025 @ 1:15 p.m. This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by Razer. Razer had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication. The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad certainly isn’t small, since it has to accommodate up to 18-inch laptops. This product is covered by Razer’s standard 2-year warranty. It’s loud and expensive, but some will find it worth the cost....

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · 242 words · Darryl Guzman

Square Enix: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' "cannot be exclusive to one console," again implying an eventual Xbox launch

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. There’s a high chance of this happening asSquare Enix has been releasing more of its games onto Xboxlately. Additionally, a couple of developers at Square Enix have shown a growing interest in the Xbox platform. Relive the tragic backstory that would lead to the legendary feud between Cloud and Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth....

December 29, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Timothy Wright

The mouse I will never play games without is currently $80 off. Here's why this is a must-buy for any serious PC gamer looking for an easy upgrade.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Instead, it’s always, “Stupid lag. Get better tick rates.” That’s the original SUPERLIGHT on my desk, still kicking! Even then, I secretly know it’s my aim. It was a night and day difference to me. Perfect for:Gamers that want the best performance from a wireless mouse. That’s the original SUPERLIGHT on my desk, still kicking!...

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · 304 words · Daniel Henry

[UPDATED] Xbox has deployed a fix for the latest outages affecting Cloud Gaming and Remote Play services

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Users should once again be able to launch Cloud Gaming titles and no longer see high wait times. We appreciate your patience and happy gaming! This may be an Xbox, but only if it can connect to Xbox Cloud Gaming. Which it likely can’t if you’re in a territory affected by the current outage....

December 28, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · Lisa Wilson

Monster Hunter Wilds preorder guide – Which edition should you hunt for and buy?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Both these Editions will contain the base game with no additional DLC. Hunt the vicious beasts of the Forbidden Lands alone or with your friends in 4-player online co-op. Gang up on monsters with your friends with Monster Hunter Wilds' online co-op feature The first is the Guild Knight Layered Armor set and the other is the Hero Charm talisman....

December 28, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Joseph Hays