PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The landscape of portable PCs is about to change asWindows on Armbecomes faster than Apple. The good news is that practically everything works. How do ARM-native apps differ from x86-64? However, that shouldn’t discourage most users from using a Windows on Arm gadget. Windows on Arm is as close to perfect as it has ever been....

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · John Bennett II

Rod Fergusson on the highs and lows of working on Diablo 4, plans for the future of PTR, improving microtransactions — and unicorns 🦄

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. In our short time we covered so much, that we had to split it into two parts. Oh and of course, I had to bring up Unicorns. Season of Blood had the sauce for success, but why? What was the best Season, and why was it Season of Blood? I asked Rod why he thinks Season 2 stood out in comparison toSeason of the MalignantandSeason of the Construct....

April 22, 2024 · 5 min · 905 words · Raymond Garrett

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU review — The universal experience of grief wears the mask of a metroidvania in this emotional tale

Just as grief presents new challenges, we learn new tools to cope with the obstacles. Metroidvania gameplay broken down into acts. Mask mechanic provides interesting opportunities for puzzles. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU blends the struggles of overcoming grief with metroidvania gameplay. Beautiful level and character design. Visual stuttering and lighting issues on Xbox Series X. Character becomes temporarily stun-locked after closing menus. (Image credit: Windows Central) “I took the biggest risk of my life and threw everything that I had at making a game....

April 22, 2024 · 3 min · 430 words · Courtney Williams

Valheim's Ashlands biome update makes my favorite survival game even better, and you can play it now in public testing

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. If you’re a fan of the genre and enjoy the Norse theming, it’s an absolute must-play. Also at:CDKeys (Steam) (Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) (Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) (Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) (Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) (Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) (Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) (Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing)...

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Molly Garcia

Want an Xbox VR headset? You will be able to get one soon, sort of.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Now, an Xbox-inspired Meta Quest is on the way. That will presumably be a major part of the Xbox connection of the soon-to-be-released Meta Quest inspired by Xbox. Microsoft and Meta will work together to create a Meta Quest inspired by Xbox, though this image from Meta is not of an actual product render....

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 212 words · Anthony Graham

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes review: An incredible homage to retro JRPGs (and it's on Xbox Game Pass too)

A classic, fun save the world from an evil empire JRPG story with charming characters and exciting moments. An engaging turn-based combat system that rewards strategic play. Over a hundred cool party members to recruit to your army. Unleash powerful rune-lens powers to destroy your enemies. A ton of interesting and rewarding side quests to complete. Aside from the main cast, the majority of characters dont receive much deep character development....

April 21, 2024 · 2 min · 370 words · Jason Nguyen

From new Xbox games to AR glasses, here are my favorite things I saw at my very first GDC

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Here’s the very best of it all. No mentioned companies saw the contents of this article before publishing. My colleague, Rebecca Spears, drew this fantastic picture showing the three major console platforms together. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to read it. I’ll still take a moment to highlight a few of my favorites from the preview events, though....

April 21, 2024 · 4 min · 711 words · Michael Robertson

How to turn down brightness on Windows 11

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The key is knowing where to find the options and when to use each. Also, many options won’t be available on Windows 11 if you have an external monitor. Windows 11 brightness settings You should be using the built-in controls on the monitor. Once you complete the steps, the brightness level will lower or increase according to your configuration....

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Jamie Lopez

Fallout TV series Season 2 FAQ: News, timeline, and everything you need to know

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What is the Fallout TV series? The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Kilter Films, Bethesda Game Studios, and Bethesda Softworks. The imposing T-60 Power Armor, as seen in the Fallout TV series. A deal was first reached between to adapt Fallout into a TV series in July 2020. Another likely returning member of the cast could be Matt Berry, who provides the voice for the Mr....

April 20, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Monica Ward

Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I gaming laptop review: Failing to beat the value of its own Legion Go handheld

The Intel Arc A530M makes perfect sense for a gaming laptop in Lenovo’s affordable LOQ range. If you find the LOQ 15IAX9I on sale, that’s the time to buy. Impressive performance with well-optimized AAA PC games running DirectX. Forza Horizon 5 joins a short list of AAA games that run surprisingly well on Intel’s low-end Arc GPU. Great for lightweight games like Minecraft. Auto switch to 144Hz on AC power for smooth gameplay....

April 20, 2024 · 6 min · 1084 words · Tracy Jacobs

Microsoft News Roundup: Xbox takes over PlayStation Store, Fallout tops charts, and Microsoft's project Stargate

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Some strange things are happening in the worlds of Microsoft, Windows, and Xbox. Luckily, we’re here to run through the biggest stories of the week and make everything make sense. Microsoft games outnumbered Sony titles in the top charts of the PlayStation Store this week. No, Microsoft did not hack the PlayStation Store or buy Sony....

April 20, 2024 · 3 min · 462 words · Brett Scott

Pawns are now less likely to die or explode after new Dragon's Dogma 2 patch

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Here is the full list of upcoming updates compiled from theofficial Dragon’s Dogma Twitter/X webpage. Dragonsplague has caused a major rift of opinionsregarding Dragon’s Dogma 2. Dragonsplague may become more manageable in future updates Explore a breathtaking fantasy world, master the art of combat, and hunt all kinds of deadly beasts. Dragonsplague may become more manageable in future updates

April 20, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Amy Mcknight

This one exclusive game almost made me buy a PlayStation, but it's finally been rated for Xbox

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The ESRB’s rating is listed for Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Deluxe Edition. It is priced at $50. We also do not have a confirmation of the price, yet. Price check:$40 (Epic Games Store)

April 20, 2024 · 1 min · 51 words · Lisa Payne