TechSpot

APRIL 11, 2023

In a Tuesday tweet, Xbox head Phil Spencer announced that if Microsoft's $69 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard closes, it will bring the publisher's PC games to UK mobile service EE. The words are significant because EE offers customers access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Microsoft currently doesn't include.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It's been tough for anyone wanting a decent gaming PC the past few years. But with the market more settled, can you finally build a gaming PC for $1,000? Parts were in short supply and expensive.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

(Valve Images) Valve Software plans to release a new model of its portable gaming PC the Steam Deck on Nov. Since its release in early 2022 , the Deck has reportedly sold approximately 3 million units, and heated up the previously-quiet competition among PC manufacturers to create their own portable gaming PCs.

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TechSpot

JULY 12, 2023

There's been some negativity towards new PC gaming hardware as of late, but instead of focusing on the bad, let's see why building a new gaming PC right now could be a good idea, particularly for those in need of a fresh setup. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Google has introduced several updates to the Google Play Games beta on PC to enhance the gaming experience. These improvements include a broader game selection, a revamped search feature, 4K gaming capabilities, and console controller compatibility. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The YouTuber has put together a fully upgradeable handheld gaming PC centered around a mainboard from Framework, the laptop maker known for its staunch support of the right to repair movement. The board in question is the Intel Core i7-1260P, and it is paired with 16 GB of RAM, a. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

JUNE 8, 2022

A mix of old and new, from strategies to shooters, our current PC game favorites will make you stare at the screen with a smile on your face while mulling the greatness of our platform.

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TechSpot

JULY 15, 2023

What if you want to upgrade an existing gaming PC? What are the options, and do they make sense? The big problem is that current-gen AMD and Nvidia GPUs don't move the needle forward. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

JUNE 12, 2023

In both our looks at the GeForce Now streaming service, including the recent RTX 4080 update, we criticized the low number of games available. Not being able to play titles available via PC Game Pass was especially disappointing. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

AUGUST 1, 2022

YouTuber Basically Homeless recently transformed a toilet into a gaming PC, that way he can "just sit there and go potty whilst gaming."

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TechSpot

MAY 24, 2021

Buying a new gaming PC today presents a few challenges due to the GPU shortage. We recently compared our recommended PC building specs to OEM gaming PCs. Now let's do the same comparing pre-builts to boutique PC builders.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Steam games can be streamed from GeForce Now on an Xbox. Nvidia is unlocking access to its GeForce Now streaming service on Microsoft Edge today, allowing Xbox owners to play Steam PC games on their consoles. You can now play Steam PC games on an Xbox with Nvidia’s GeForce Now.

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GeekWire

JUNE 29, 2023

“Baldur’s Gate III ” is considered a major part of Wizards of the Coast’s release schedule for the year, and is the largest video game yet released under Wizards’ current video game initiatives. Previously, BG3 was scheduled for release on PC, Mac, and PlayStation 5 on Aug.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 2, 2022

Today we're checking out the LG C2 OLED TV to see how good it is as a PC gaming monitor. In our lab is the new 42" variant which is most suitable for desktop use as a PC monitor.

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Venture Beast

DECEMBER 8, 2021

NZXT has raised funding -- $100 million -- for the first time since it was founded as a PC gaming hardware company in 2004. Read More.

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TechSpot

JULY 3, 2023

Looking for some great PC games that the whole family can play and enjoy? It might be a rainy day, or you could have unexpected guests. Here are 14 great titles to choose from. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Microsoft is rebranding its Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription to just PC Game Pass. The new name drops the Xbox branding in favor of a simplified PC Game Pass name that should make things less confusing for PC gamers. the rumor is true — PC Game Pass (@XboxGamePassPC) December 10, 2021.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

While the launch of the Steam Deck was the opposite of pompous, Valve's gaming handheld has kept gaining momentum. One year later, let's take a look at the impact it's had on the PC gaming market. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

On Thursday, Sony announced that Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the next PlayStation exclusive coming to PC. The game lands on Steam and the Epic Game Store on October 27 for $59.99, just a week after another big Sony title — Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.

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TechSpot

MAY 11, 2023

Roanne Sones, Microsoft's head of Xbox devices, reiterated the company's resolve towards introducing features like Quick Resume to PC gaming at an event celebrating the full unveiling of the Asus ROG Ally – the Windows-based handheld ships on June 13 for $700. Microsoft previously explained why implementing Quick Resume on.

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TechSpot

MAY 9, 2023

Activision made more money from its console games than its PC projects throughout the 2000s and 2010s, even after it bought Blizzard and all the World of Warcraft subscriptions that came with it in 2008. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

In a world where a decent graphics card can cost the same as a new cutting-edge console, you'd be forgiven for thinking that $500 just isn't enough money to buy a PC and play games on it. So, can it be done?

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TechSpot

MAY 22, 2023

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan recently told Famitsu (translation via IGN) that Sony will keep delaying PC versions of in-house PS5 games. He said the strategy works well for the company despite a recent misstep with The Last of Us Part 1. Read Entire Article

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Venture Beast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sega Europe's Humankind was the best-selling PC game of August 2021 and fourth-best selling game of the month, says The NPD Group. Read More.

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The Verge

MARCH 23, 2022

Last Monday, Microsoft declared that DirectStorage would usher in “a new era of fast load times and detailed worlds in PC games.” And while that now seems a little too grandiose, the developer of upcoming tech showcase game Forspoken now claims that one-second load times are legitimately in reach. seconds, 1.7 seconds, and 2.2

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Microsoft partnered with HowLongToBeat, a community-driven website specializing in game lengths, to implement the new PC Game Pass feature. Just select a game on the service, and you'll see how much of your life it'll take up in the Details section.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Valve CEO Gabe Newell is open to Microsoft launching its PC Game Pass service on Steam. In an interview with PC Gamer , Newell says Valve has no plans for an Xbox Game Pass competitor, but that it would be happy to work with Microsoft to bring PC Game Pass to Steam. “I That’s where we’re at.”.

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Tech Republic Cloud

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Despite the looming threat of cloud gaming, gaming PC purchases surged during COVID-19 and are forecasted to continue.

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The Verge

MARCH 11, 2022

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that offers on-demand access to dozens of games. It’s a great value if you like to play and discover new games, and now that it’s on PC instead of solely being a console experience, your subscription can follow you from your Xbox console to your Windows desktop.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 4, 2020

While we're waiting for the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 and AC Valhalla to arrive, here are what we consider some of the best PC games you can play right now. From old classics to brand new releases, there's something for everyone.

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TechSpot

MARCH 12, 2021

billion ZeniMax purchase was approved by the SEC and the European Commission, meaning more Bethesda games for the $10 per month Game Pass subscription service for PC. Earlier this week, Microsoft's $7.5

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

At the 2022 Tokyo Game Show, Tassei demonstrated a hardware attachment for streaming PC games to a Nintendo Switch over Wi-Fi. The device – called the Steam Card – looks promising, but Tassei still needs a partner to help mass-produce and distribute it.

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TechSpot

JULY 9, 2021

Last year, we profiled a project from a YouTuber that managed to stuff an AMD gaming PC inside of an old GameCube chassis. Now, Sega’s Dreamcast is getting its turn at bat.

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Venture Beast

MAY 26, 2021

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is getting a PC port, according to Sony financial documents. And Sony is looking to release more service games. Read More.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Alongside an influx of next-gen console news , Microsoft also confirmed today that it will raise its pricing for Xbox Game Pass for PC from $4.99 look out for a notification on the 17th to get more details — Xbox Game Pass For PC (@XboxGamePassPC) September 9, 2020. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. For $14.99

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TechSpot

JUNE 1, 2022

For Honor: Marching Fire Edition landed on Xbox/PC Game Pass today. It includes both the base game and the Marching Fire expansion that introduces the Wu Lin faction and several heroes. The multiplayer-focused medieval action fighting game remains quite popular and is definitely worth checking out.

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TechSpot

JUNE 3, 2021

Former PlayStation-only titles Horizon Zero Dawn, Death Stranding, and Days Gone have proved very popular on the PC, and Sony has all but confirmed that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is the next game to lose its exclusivity status. We've also seen how the recently launched PlayStation Studios' Steam page.

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