Xbox isn’t doing so hot, and you don’t think an MBA to see that. Its console hardware sales are in a distant third place behind Sony and Nintendo, even as the prices…
Double Fine and Compulsion Confirm Status Following Xbox Cuts, Get to Keep Franchises Such as Psychonauts and South of Midnight
Double Fine and Compulsion Games have issued public statements to confirm their status following word of today’s enormous cuts by Xbox, discussing their respective futures as independent studios. While neither company will…
The Most Significant Restructure in Xbox History: Live Report
Microsoft has announced what it has called “the most significant restructure in Xbox history.” Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed 1,600 Xbox staff will lose their jobs today, with another 1,600 set…
Xbox Is ‘Not Healthy’, But Losing All of This Talent Isn’t the Cure
Ever since Microsoft’s near-$70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2022, the wheels have been steadily loosening at Xbox, to the point where it feels like they could fall off completely any…
Anker’s tiny 45W GaN charger is down to its lowest price on Amazon
LOWEST PRICE Anker Nano 45W GaN Charger View Deal Anker’s tiny-but-fast 45W GaN charger with a smart display is on sale for $25.99 at Amazon, a good 35% off its original $40…
Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever at Amazon
If you’ve been thinking about jumping into Magic: The Gathering, or you’re an Avatar: The Last Airbender fan looking for an easy way to start playing, now’s a great time to pick…
Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Announces 3,200 Layoffs, Including 1,600 Today, With 4 Studios Leaving for New Management — Read the Email to Staff in Full
Microsoft has announced 3,200 staff are set to lose their jobs at Xbox across the current financial year, with 1,600 of those layoffs happening today, July 6. As part of the restructure,…
I built my own Steam Machine. It was way easier than I expected
Did you want to buy a Steam Machine at launch? Tough luck. Although a lucky few did manage to get orders in before they inevitably sold out, the rest of us have…
Planned obsolescence is now a Windows PC security nightmare
I have a headache from dealing with Secure Boot this past week. I’m also now worried about the future of security on PCs, given the economy right now. Let’s rewind. On June…
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…