It’s taken 14-and-a-half years, but Minecraft YouTuber KurtJMac has finally reached the Far Lands. In an attempt so bodacious it even has its own Wikipedia page, KurtJMac kicked off his journey back…
Month: October 2025
After the Week Microsoft Had You’d Be Forgiven for Believing a Rumor That Xbox Had Canceled Its Next-Gen Hardware Plans, but the Company Insists It’s False
Microsoft has issued a statement insisting it remains committed to Xbox consoles after a fresh rumor that it planned to exit the hardware business. The rumor emerged from an alleged insider who…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta Cheaters Were Caught ‘Within 30 Minutes of Signing In,’ Activision Says
97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cheaters were caught within 30 minutes of signing into the beta, Activision has said. The mega publisher said that its anti-cheat effort, dubbed Team…
Passkeys aren’t scary – passwords are. Let’s bust some security myths
Passkeys beat passwords. Not everyone agrees. But I’ve found that some dissent is rooted in a lack of understanding how passkeys work. I don’t blame the skeptics. Passkeys are simple to use,…
MSI PRO MP275Q review: A 1440p budget monitor that’s all about the office
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inoffensive design includes a VESA mount Good sharpness and brightness for a budget monitor 100Hz refresh rate enhances motion clarity Cons Design is a bit too…
Microsoft Confirms It Scrapped the Xbox Game Pass Discount on All Games and DLC Purchases, Gives Subscribers More Rewards Points Instead
Microsoft has confirmed it has scrapped the Xbox Game Pass discount on DLC purchases. Instead, it’s giving subscribers more points for use in its Rewards scheme. Last week, as part of controversial…
Kingmakers Delayed Indefinitely As Developer Says It Needs ‘More Time Before We Feel Good About Charging Money For It’
Redemption Road has delayed its shooter strategy game Kingmakers indefinitely, saying it needs “a little bit more time on content polish before we feel good about charging money for it.” In a…
Nintendo Issues Official Statement in Response to Generative AI Claim, as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Calls Sora 2 Copyrighted Character Videos ‘Interactive Fan Fiction’
OpenAI has vowed to give copyright holders “more granular control” over character generation after its Sora 2 app produced a flood of videos that depicted copyrighted characters — including those owned by…
Battlefield 6 Global Release Times Confirmed
EA has confirmed the global release times for Battlefield 6. EA’s first-person shooter has an October 10 release date, with pre-loads available now across all platforms except the Epic Games Store. Season…