John Romero has commented on the layoffs that have impacted Microsoft-owned id Software as part of sweeping cuts to the Xbox business. Yesterday, Microsoft gaming boss Asha Sharma announced the most “significant”…
Why you shouldn’t buy a water-cooling system for your PC
Water-cooling systems look spectacular inside a PC. But do you really need them? For most gamers, the honest answer is… no. At least not if the sole aim is to squeeze more…
Staff at Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian Reportedly Left Unsure How ‘Huge List of Projects’ Can Continue After Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard
Staff at Obsidian Entertainment are reportedly concerned about the studio’s future projects after it was hit hard by Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs. Yesterday, Microsoft gaming boss Asha Sharma announced the most “significant” restructure…
Asus ROG Strix Aiolos review: A fast, colorful, easy-install 20Gbps enclosure
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast 20Gbps performance RGB lighting Easy open, tool-less (mostly) installation Cons A tad pricey Our Verdict The Asus Aiolos is easily one of our favorite 20Gbps,…
Sick of ads everywhere? This $16 lifetime AdGuard deal helps fix that on up to 9 devices
TL;DR: Pay once for the AdGuard Family Plan and enjoy lifetime ad blocking, tracker blocking, and family-friendly web protection on up to nine devices for $15.97 (MSRP $169.99) through July 12. These days, it…
If your PC needs Windows 11 Pro, don’t miss this $9.97 offer
TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $9.97 through July 19—no ongoing subscription fees. Some PC upgrades cost hundreds of dollars. This one costs just $9.97. Through July 19, you can get Microsoft…
Meccha Chameleon Hits an Astonishing 15 Million Sales, Teases Collaboration With Famous Japanese Star — and Fans Have Theories for Who It Might Be
Skyrocketing Japanese indie hit Meccha Chameleon just surpassed 15 million sales, despite launching on Steam less than a month ago. Now, the paint-and-seek multiplayer game is getting a collaboration with a well-known…
Disney Lorcana TCG: Attack of the Vine! Set First Impressions
We’re halfway through the year, so that means a new booster set for the beloved Disney Lorcana card game. Attack of the Vine! is the thirteenth set since the TCG was released…
Pokémon Go Hosting Major 10th Anniversary Broadcast This Week
Pokémon Go will hold a very special 10th anniversary broadcast this Thursday, July 9 — with details on what it will contain currently top secret. It’s now been a decade since Pokémon…
The Elder Scrolls Online Has Reportedly Lost ‘As Much as Half’ of Its Development Team as Its Roadmap Is Being Re-Evaluated
“As much as half” of the team working on The Elder Scrolls Online has been laid off, according to a report from Kotaku, leading many to wonder how the game will continue….