TL;DR: Use code SAVE30 by August 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get Windows 11 Pro for $10.49. Microsoft pulled support for Windows 10 last year. If you’re running an outdated OS and want to…
HyperX’s new Cloud Alpha Air makes a big bet on open-back audio
When it comes to PC headphones, there’s a pretty clear distinction between audiophile cans and gamer-focused performance headsets. But that line has gotten fuzzy in the last year or two, as evidenced…
Halo: Reach Designer Reveals that Modern Warfare Series Were a ‘Huge’ Inspiration for Bungie
Halo: Reach designer Niles Sankey has revealed that the game was massively influenced by the first two Modern Warfare games. On Twitter, Halo: Reach designer Niles Sankey responded to a post about…
Malware Disguised as Leaked GTA 6 Copies Are Popping Up on Piracy Sites
No, despite claims online, there is not a downloadable and playable build of GTA 6 floating around on piracy sites. Earlier this week, a leaker known as CyberLeek began posting alleged gameplay…
Worms: The Board Game Is on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever at Amazon
You’re likely already familiar with the Worms video game series. It’s a traditionally multiplayer game where you take your worms to all-out war with your opponent. There’s bazookas, there’s bombs, and there’s…
Riot to End Active Development for 2XKO in December 2026, Online Play to Remain Unaffected
In one of the more heartbreaking developments in the games industry this year, Riot’s League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO, will officially end active development in December. The writing has been on…
‘I Bet Many of You Would Not Like It’ — Halo Co-Creator Says He Would Make Series ‘Darker’ if He Made a New Game
The co-creator of Halo claims fans wouldn’t like his vision for new games in the series if he were still working on the franchise. Marcus Lehto outlined his vision on Twitter, saying…
Modern Warfare 4 Developers Address Need for Balance in Call of Duty
The team behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 believes that players have only gotten better at the game since the franchise became a pop culture juggernaut. Speaking to IGN ahead of…
The Big Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Interview — Infinity Ward on the Beta, Matchmaking, and Much More
It has been four years since Infinity Ward shipped its last Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 2. While most consider it to have been a commercial success, some fans were divided…
Best laptops 2026: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1, and more
PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. Our reviews span PC laptops at every price…