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The new Painkiller is out now and it's not great, but that's okay because the old Painkiller still is and there's a fantastic new mod that makes it look like a brand-new game
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A member of the Electi in Borderlands 4 raises a glass in toast.
Borderlands 4 smashes sales in the US, says analyst—it was the top dog in September, the fastest-selling entry in the series, and is already the 3rd most-bought game this year
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Razer BlackShark V3 Pro gaming headset
Razer thoughtlessly alienates half its audience with ad showing a man blocking out a woman's 'yapping' with its latest headset

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An ASML TWINSCAN NXT 1980Di DUV lithography machine.

Thinktank recommends the EU hit China where it hurts if it restricts access to rare earths: place restrictions on older chipmaking machines it relies on

By Jacob Ridley published

News China uses DUV machines for much of its chip manufacturing.

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Matthew Mercer and Alexander Ward stare, frightened, during Critical Role Campaign 4's fourth episode.

Critical Role's 4-episode overture had me clenching my cheeks through some of the most intense D&D I've ever seen, and I'm not convinced I'll be surviving Campaign 4

By Harvey Randall published

News Mercy me, Brennan.

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ThunderX3 chair set up in front of a white wall.

If gamer looks aren't your thing when it comes to furnishing your PC's den, then just grab a great office chair instead, like the ThunderX3 Flex Pro

By Nick Evanson published

Perfect perches Perfect perches for your posterior.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, signs an executive order on reciprocal tariffs in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the rates other nations charge to import American goods. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

'Everything is on the table': Trump administration reportedly considering curbs on exports made using US software to China

By Andy Edser published

News It looks like we won't have to wait long to find out.

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New shaders in Minecraft following Minecraft Live 2025

I've been humbled by a browser game that challenges you to craft as many items in Minecraft as you can in ten seconds

By Kara Phillips published

News Turns out I don't know what I'm talking about.

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Danny Trejo becomes Bethesda reply guy, pops up amid the studio's Fallout anniversary fest to demand a New Vegas remaster

By Joshua Wolens published

News The hero we need, and the hero we deserve.

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A screenshot from the European Parliament's recent USB Type-C video.

This video on USB Type-C made by European Parliament goes harder than it has any right to

By Jacob Ridley published

News Now this is effective political communication.

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A phone playing Wordle, laid on top of a dictionary

Today's Wordle clues, hints and answer for October 24 (#1588)

By Kerry Brunskill published

regular riddle Let's win today's Wordle.

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Phil Spencer, chief executive officer of gaming at Microsoft Corp., speaks during an interview in New York, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. After a nearly two-year process, Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023, giving Xbox a vast array of new content but also an imperative to reap financial returns. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says 'nurturing and protecting creative teams that want to go take risks' is the priority, admits 'we don't always succeed at that'

By Tyler Wilde published

news The Microsoft Gaming CEO spoke about his priorities at a media industry event, but contradictions haunt the company's grand strategy.

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Battlefield 6 Traverser Mark 2

The secret hero of Battlefield 6's next update is a jeep that doesn't suck

By Morgan Park published

NEWS The Traverser Mark 2 is a godsend for transport drivers fed up with the basic jeep.

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