This is easily one of the best Windows mini PCs powered by ARM available today. It offers a wide variety of ports, runs smoothly for everyday use, and feels well-made – something you don’t usually see in mini PCs at this price. It’s a strong candidate for inclusion in our list of top mini PCs.
Microsoft has released an update for its Prism emulator, enabling more x86 applications to run on Windows 11 devices with Arm processors. Prism previously allowed many x86 apps to function, but this update expands compatibility to include even more, like those utilizing AVX or AVX2 technology, including a broader range of apps and games.
For fans of historical strategy games like Age of Empires, there’s exciting news! World’s Edge, the development team at Xbox Game Studios, recently revealed their plans for the franchise next year. They announced a new Expansion Pass for Age of Mythology: Retold, which will be available to buy starting December 18th.
DUSK, a popular retro first-person shooter from 2018, is widely credited with starting a new wave of interest in the genre. Created by David Szymanski (known for Iron Lung and Gloomwood) and published by New Blood Interactive (ULTRAKILL), it first appeared on PC before being released on PlayStation, Switch, and, most recently, Xbox.
AMD recently released a new driver for FSR Redstone, a set of technologies designed to boost frame rates and improve ray tracing on PCs. Microsoft’s Matt Booty announced that Microsoft and AMD are working together to create Ray Regeneration as part of their ongoing partnership.
In a video update, Booty highlighted Microsoft’s involvement, explaining that the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the first game to utilize Ray Regeneration and now also supports FSR Frame Generation for players with AMD’s 9000-series graphics cards.
Booty stated, “We’ve been collaborating closely with AMD to jointly develop FSR Ray Regeneration, significantly enhancing real-time ray tracing.” He added that their work on FSR Redstone is just the beginning, and they’re excited to share more results of their partnership with AMD in future games and on next-generation hardware.
This week, Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios released the Winter Offensive update for Battlefield 6. It’s the last of three seasonal updates for Battlefield 6’s first season and includes a new set of winter-themed challenges in the Battle Pass with unique rewards. Players can also experience a snow-covered version of the Empire State map with special ‘Ice Lock’ game modes in both Battlefield 6 and the free-to-play Battlefield REDSEC.
Let’s take a quick look back at gaming history. In 1999, Razer released the Boomslang, a groundbreaking mouse created specifically for PC gamers. Its distinctive design and impressive performance – especially for its time – essentially launched the entire market for PC gaming accessories.
If you own a Steam Deck, you’ve got one of the best handheld gaming devices out there – congratulations! Even though I’ve been trying out the Xbox ROG Ally, the Steam Deck is still incredibly impressive. However, you sometimes need to adjust settings to get the best performance from your games.
It’s not always easy to find the right settings when you’re on the go, or to spend time searching online (like I often do on Reddit) for solutions. Luckily, there’s now an app to help!
DeckSettings is a free app available on the Google Play Store that provides a searchable database of optimized settings for both LCD and OLED Steam Deck models, making it easy to find the perfect configuration for your games.
For a long time, Xbox didn’t let other companies make wireless controllers for their consoles, but that’s recently started to change. Now, ASUS is entering the market with its Raikiri controller, a powerful device that works on multiple platforms and boasts impressive features.
My friends and I have spent the last week thoroughly enjoying the new Elden Ring DLC, Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows.