TL;DR: Protect your privacy and unlock more to watch with a Getflix lifetime subscription on sale for $50. Some of the best content online is still locked behind regional restrictions, but there are ways to…
Fallout 76: Pete Hines Remembers ‘Probably the Dumbest Thing’ He Did at Bethesda
Former Bethesda Softworks marketing boss Pete Hines has opened up about the Fallout 76 bag controversy of 2018, saying it led to “probably the dumbest thing” he ever did at the company….
The all-new Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 abandons Z-Wave
Aeotec announced a brand-new SmartThings-compatible hub at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin that’s sure to disappoint smart home enthusiasts with lots of Z-Wave devices. The Smart Home Hub 2 supports Matter and…
Pete Hines Comments on the Confusion Surrounding How Bethesda Named Prey 2017: ‘Don’t Even Get Me Started’
When Arkane Austin delivered its cult-classic immersive sim, Prey, for PC and consoles in 2017, not everyone at Bethesda Softworks was happy shipping the sci-fi immersive sim with that name. After Prey…
An Early, Unassuming Miniboss Is Wrecking Hollow Knight: Silksong Players
If you’re merrily strolling your way through Hollow Knight: Silksong right now, not a care in the world, you may want to brace yourself. Because aside from Silksong’s usual slate of super-tough…
Former Bethesda Exec Says Gaming Subscription Services ‘Worth Jack S***’ Without Proper Support for Game Developers
Bethesda Softworks’ former senior vice president of global marketing and communications, Pete Hines, says gaming subscription services like Xbox Game Pass are “worth jack s***” if the game developers who create content…
Indie Developers Are Worried Silksong’s $20 Price Tag Will Make It Harder to Price Their Games
With Hollow Knight: Silksong out now, many players are celebrating its unexpectedly low $20 price tag. But some independent developers are pointing out that great as this may be, it could lead…
Microsoft tests two new AI features for Windows Copilot+ PCs
One of the strengths of local AI is its ability to filter out unwanted noise, and a couple of new Windows features Microsoft is testing take advantage of that. One of them…
AMD exec shrugs off tiny GPU share, claims that AI is here to stay
If you’ve been wondering when the “AI” branding spigot might be turned down a notch, AMD’s answer is that it won’t be anytime soon. At an AMD breakfast at IFA 2025 this…
The best gaming laptops: 5 top options for portable performance
Gaming on laptops has come a long way. These days, there’s no shortage of machines that can pack serious power. But not every gaming laptop is built for the way in which…