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Xbox Has Started Testing Free Cloud Gaming With Ads: ‘Advertising Has Existed In Gaming For Decades’

'Up to two' minutes' worth of ads in exchange for an hour of gaming

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Path of Exile's total skill gem overhaul is the perfect moment for new players to jump in

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to try Path of Exile as a new player in 2026. Maybe you've fallen in love with Path of Exile 2, and are curious to see its roots. Perhaps you're waiting to judge the response to PoE 2's full release, and want something to fill the [...]

1 month ago 👁 22
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MSI celebrates 40 year anniversary by unveiling a SEVEN GRAND LAPTOP

My favourite hardware news stories lately have all followed a similar line of logic: 'Why? Well, why not?' But when it comes to the laptop MSI just unveiled as part of its 40th anniversary, I can't move past 'But why though?'The sticking point for me is the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition's ludicrous $7,000 price tag. Sure,...

1 month ago 👁 8
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Halo Campaign Evolved Co-Op & Crossplay Guide

Halo Campaign Evolved has 4-player co-op and supports both cross-progression and crossplay. However, you will need to link your Microsoft account to Halo Campaign Evolved, and you cannot unlink the account you decide to use. Below, we'll share all the co-op details you need to know about, including split-screen, online...

1 month ago 👁 6
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As layoff controversy continues, Rockstar union has 'more members than ever before', meaning it could force mandatory recognition

The Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which was formed earlier this year in response to the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer's massively controversial job cuts, now has "more members than it ever had before". Read more

1 month ago 👁 18
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Even Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Director Isn’t Sure If Photos Of Peter Parker Exist Following Dr. Strange’s Spell

Is Peter's picture still in newspapers or yearbooks? Maybe? Probably not? Who knows!?

1 month ago 👁 8
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Boruto Unveils Naruto's Official Replacement As Hokage

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 36 was released officially on July 20, 2026, in Shueisha's V-Jump Jump Issue #9, and it was one of the most significant chapters that we have seen in the story in the last few months.

1 month ago 👁 7
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner can't remember why he green-lit Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts might be beloved by millions of players around the world, but it apparently didn't have a lasting impact on arguably one of the most important people involved in its creation: former Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner has admitted he can't remember why he approved the pitch for Square Enix's legendary video...

1 month ago 👁 13
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Star Wars: Zero Company Characters and Cast Officially Revealed

Developer Bit Reactor has just revealed the full character and cast list for Star Wars: Zero Company. Set to launch on August 27, Star Wars: Zero Company is a turn-based tactics game that will see players assemble a team of ragtag heroes and foil a sinister plot lurking in the shadows of the Clone Wars.

1 month ago 👁 5
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EA Acquisition By Saudi Arabia Approved By EU

One of the largest acquisitions that the gaming industry has ever seen has taken a vital step towards completion today, as it’s been revealed that EA’s $55 billion acquisition by the Saudi Arabia Private Investment Fund and consortium of other investors has officially been approved by the European Union.

1 month ago 👁 4
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EA Sports FC 27 Just Revealed An Even More Expensive ‘Ultimate Plus’ Edition For $150

Why make the game better to sell more copies when you can just fleece diehard fans instead?

1 month ago 👁 5
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Saudi Arabia's $55 billion EA buyout approved by the European Commission, who say it doesn't "raise competition concerns"

The $55 billion leveraged buyout which will see Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake and Jared Kushner-founded investment firm Affinity Partners become the new owners of EA has been given the thumbs up by the European Commission. The body have ruled that the acquisition's ok as far as the EU's rules on mergers go, and that it doe...

1 month ago 👁 7