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I was so excited to hear they were bringing turn-based mode to Pillars of Eternity! It was *so* popular in Deadfire, and the team at Obsidian really listened to what fans wanted. They admitted the first attempt in Deadfire wasn’t perfect, and they’ve taken all that feedback to heart. Apparently, they’ve made some big changes to the turn-based system this time around, and I can’t wait to see what they are!

Gamers recently discovered that STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be removed from the game subscription service this month. The game launched on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC on November 20, 2024, and was immediately available to Game Pass subscribers. After almost a year, it’s now being taken off the service.

Best Buy currently has a great deal on the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset. Normally priced at $99.99, you can now get them for just $69.99. These headphones are known for being comfortable and well-built.

Big changes are coming to Midnight in 2026! Players can look forward to a new Demon Hunter specialization with a void theme, lots of improvements to the user interface, and a new outdoor bounty system called Prey. Silvermoon City is also getting a major overhaul. But the biggest addition is Player Housing – a comprehensive system that will bring a detailed, Animal Crossing-style experience to this long-running online game.

The previous rumor didn’t even seem believable to the person who shared it, and this newest one appears to be simply an error within PlayStation’s systems.

The cost of nearly everything is rising, from utilities to food, and it feels like large corporations are determined to maximize profits. Recent financial reports from Xbox suggest a possible reason why this might be happening, as the company is experiencing declining performance.

Despite high hopes, the update appears to have fallen short. Many users have voiced their disappointment, saying it’s actually made ChatGPT harder to use.

1000xRESIST is a sci-fi game created by Sunset Visitor and published by Fellow Traveler. Set in the distant future, the game challenges players to solve a troubling mystery. It’s now available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC, meaning subscribers to any of those services can start playing immediately.

A recent financial report from Microsoft suggests OpenAI may have lost $11.5 billion while pursuing advancements in artificial intelligence. It’s currently unknown if OpenAI is profitable based on the revenue from its ChatGPT and other large language model access fees.

Portable monitors can boost my productivity on the go, but they need to be well-made and easy to use. I’ve been testing the JSAUX FlipGo Horizon Pro – a set of dual portable monitors – with my laptop for the past few days.