Last month, Microsoft reduced its workforce by approximately 9,000 employees, including many from its Xbox division. This downsizing is believed to be related to the investment in artificial intelligence projects and adjustments in staffing.
Monster Hunter Stories is a collection of role-playing games with turn-based combat, where instead of hunting monsters as in the traditional Monster Hunter series, you befriend them to have them as allies, known as Monsties, who assist you in battling larger creatures.
According to comments on Reddit posts dating back years, many users have been perplexed by a mysterious program that prevents Windows from shutting down. However, Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen recently explained the reasoning behind this secretive, nameless window that blocks Windows shutdown in his ongoing “Old New Thing” series.
Since then? Silence. Actual silence.
Altman expressed his apprehension due to the rapid advancement of future technology outpacing regulation, an issue that many share beyond concerns about employment and privacy. Indeed, artificial intelligence capable of generating content is progressing rapidly, making oversight challenging.
Although there’s no specific data available about the upcoming Surface Laptop generation, let’s analyze the trends and make educated guesses regarding what features Microsoft might focus on for their next premium laptop model.
To acquire the 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop, you had two options: either by winning it, or if you happened to be our Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Rubino (but I must admit, I don’t feel any envy towards him at all).
It seemed like the copper revival was over, but with Snapshot 25w32a, it appears that Mojang has some unexpected surprises for Minecraft.
Unexpected individuals are now integrating AI into their daily lives, casually stating, “I’ll just use ChatGPT,” instead of the traditional, “I’ll look it up on Google.” Some people are even using AI assistants for emotional support, with ChatGPT being a popular choice. However, there have been criticisms regarding the overly friendly and flattering nature of its GPT-4o model.
If you’re searching for a fresh cooperative game to enjoy with a buddy or two and you haven’t yet played Aliens: Fireteam Elite, make sure to rectify that when it reappears on Xbox Game Pass soon. I had an incredible time playing through the campaigns alongside a friend, and there are numerous difficulty settings to ensure you find a suitable challenge for your team’s abilities.
The game combines a variety of engaging concepts, even drawing from across the Alien universe, referencing various films and games in ways that seem organic. To be honest, there were some genuinely exciting encounters I didn’t anticipate at the start, making it well worth investigating if you’ve had reservations about its quality.
If you haven’t experienced Assassin’s Creed Mirage yet either, it’s definitely worth a try. When it initially launched, I found it enjoyable, although it lacks some of the combat options from the larger games, which can feel restrictive at times. However, its compact nature is appealing since you can easily obtain every achievement within just 20 hours of exploring and jumping across Baghdad.
It’s particularly entertaining if you’ve grown weary of larger open-world games, like many other RPG-style entries in the series, including this year’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows.