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Microsoft laying off 4800 employees, most of them working at Xbox

Five development studios have been let go, Asha Sharma makes even more promises and changes — but to what end?

Microsoft laying off 4800 employees, most of them working at Xbox

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Jul 1

No physical editions of PlayStation games come January 2028

Sony takes the final step towards digital delivery in preparation for the PS6 — here’s what this means for consumers

No physical editions of PlayStation games come January 2028

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Jun 29

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls completes launch roster with a twist

Loki, Blade and Deadpool join the fight, public beta date announced, more information coming soon

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls completes launch roster with a twist

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Jun 26

Microsoft silently extends Windows 10 support to 2027

Consumers who do not want to use Windows 11 are safe from most network-related threats for a full extra year

Microsoft silently extends Windows 10 support to 2027

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Jun 25

GTA VI is up for preorder and it’s already causing controversy

More expensive, no physical disc at launch, extensive content exclusive to the Ultimate Edition — what do gamers think so far?

GTA VI is up for preorder and it’s already causing controversy

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Jun 23

The Steam Machine is officially expensive and not widely available

Valve did what it had to do after all… but things do not look promising for the PC-based games console

The Steam Machine is officially expensive and not widely available

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Jun 18

Xbox wants to have its cake and eat it too, which is why it can’t be saved

Not “saved” in the way its most vocal fans seem to want, anyway — here are Microsoft’s actual options

Xbox wants to have its cake and eat it too, which is why it can’t be saved

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Jun 15

The Odyssey vs. FIFA World Cup 2026: will Nolan take it home?

The Greek mythology epic on track to collect both the box office and the most popular entertainment event crown in the US this year

The Odyssey vs. FIFA World Cup 2026: will Nolan take it home?

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Jun 13

Logitech Mobi Fold hands-on impressions

It’s certainly the easiest wireless optical mouse to carry around, but what’s it like to actually work with one?

Logitech Mobi Fold hands-on impressions

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Jun 12

JustWatch Streaming Charts: May 2026

These are the movies and TV shows US consumers have been most interested in over the previous month

JustWatch Streaming Charts: May 2026

Kostas Farkonas

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