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Steam finally drops a full 64‑bit Windows client — here’s what it changes
2+ hour, 18+ min ago The Steam client finally makes the move to 64 bit on Windows, laying the groundwork for better performance, stability, and future updates across PC gaming's largest platform. Steam has been around since 2003, laying the groundwork for modern digital storefronts. Despite early…...
Bazzite explodes in usage — here’s why gamers are switching from Windows
2+ hour, 28+ min ago With weekly installs rising and SteamOS-style usability, Bazzite is quietly carving out a space for gamers tired of Windows friction. Bazzite is a Linux distro similar to Valve's SteamOS, explicitly built for gaming through the Steam storefront and designed to…...
Even with big releases, Steam players spent most of 2025 on older games
2+ hour, 48+ min ago Despite high profile launches in 2025, Steam Replay data reveals that the majority of player time is still focused on recent and classic titles. Steam Replay 2025 was released a few days ago, and if you want to see your own stats,…...
My New Year’s resolution: stop buying games and play the ones I own
3+ hour, 12+ min ago From modern hits I skipped out on to revisiting childhood classics, here are my top priority Xbox and PC games from my backlog I plan to finally play and beat in 2026. 2025 is coming to a close, and 2026 is right around…...
Turning off CPU boost can make your Xbox/ROG Ally run smoother — here’s how
21+ hour, 2+ min ago Disabling CPU Boost on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally can improve efficiency, reduce heat, and stabilise performance in GPU-heavy games running at common handheld resolutions. When CPU Boost is active, the CPU draws more power. That reduces the amount of…...
Amazon's 30% discount makes the Xbox Ally perfect for Christmas
21+ hour, 20+ min ago Even as a modest, non-X sibling, the Xbox Ally is a great Windows alternative to Steam Deck, ideal for cloud gaming and more. In October 2025, the world saw the release of the long-awaited Xbox Ally, an improved variant of the…...
The surprising strategy behind the console that beat Xbox in sales
21+ hour, 52+ min ago Nex CEO David Lee explains how learning from the Wii era helped shape a subscription-first console that recently outperformed Xbox in U.S. hardware sales. You may or may not have heard of the Nex Playground, a small Kinect-inspired, Wii-like device that…...
Blizzard wants 1–2 major game launches every year under Xbox
22+ hour, 3+ min ago Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Bluesky "@samueltolbert.bsky.social. Blizzard Entertainment…...
Voxel destruction, decade-long time loops, and perfect for handhelds — Plot Twist’s 'Erosion' is set to launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026
1+ day, 12+ hour ago The developers of The Last Case of Benedict Fox are back with an all new story to tell. In late November, Xbox hosted a partner preview showcase of upcoming games from its publishing partners. Among those was a brief reveal…...
Battlefield 6 devs tease what's next in Season 2 and 2026, poised to finish this year as its best-selling game — "we’ll keep evolving the experience with you"
1+ day, 14+ hour ago New maps, additional weapons, fresh experiences, and more are coming to BF6 next year. It would ultimately go on to become the best-selling game of 2025, with Season 1 updates and the launch of the free-to-play battle royale Battlefield REDSEC helping to maintain…...