Once the new Mounts of Mayhem update is fully launched, Mojang Studios plans to remove a layer of code protection from Minecraft: Java Edition. This won’t affect most players, but it will significantly impact those who create modifications (mods) for the game.
Grammarly’s new branding feels like a big change. It’s moved away from a simple, descriptive name – one that clearly stated what it did – and now sounds more like a self-improvement program or a software upgrade. Honestly, the name ‘Superhuman’ is a bit confusing, feels very corporate, and doesn’t really say anything about what the product *does*. As a long-time Grammarly user, I think this is a mistake. I often rely on it to fix my quickly-typed, error-filled emails! I’ve always recommended Grammarly, especially when it’s on sale, because its original name made it clear what it offered. But now, it seems the company is trying too hard to appear cutting-edge in the world of AI and has decided that being easily recognizable isn’t important anymore.
Honestly, it didn’t really surprise me to hear Microsoft talk about a bit of a slowdown in their first-party game releases this quarter. Sure, we got *Grounded 2* in early access thanks to the awesome folks at Obsidian, and *Gears of War: Reloaded* was cool, but it just wasn’t as packed with big releases as other times of the year.
It’s hard to compare when you look at 2025, though! We’ve already gotten huge games like the *Oblivion Remastered* from Bethesda and *DOOM: The Dark Ages* from id Software. Plus, it’s been amazing to see games like *Forza Horizon 5* finally come to PlayStation – it’s great that more people can enjoy them!
I’m keeping an eye on this, though, because things are always changing!
Leading AI companies—including OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google—are pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence beyond simple chatbots. They’re now developing AI companions designed to feel like genuine friends, complete with unique, lasting personalities. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman envisions this as a potentially ideal future, describing it as a ‘digital patina’—a comforting and familiar layer of technology in our lives.
Fans of classic first-person shooters and the Warhammer 40,000 universe will love this game. It features a nostalgic visual style, tons of enemies to defeat, and satisfyingly intense combat.
Because of a current problem with Azure services, you might not be able to buy or install The Outer Worlds 2 on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app for PC, or through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass right now.
Even small adjustments can help you play better than others or just make the game more enjoyable and responsive.
Downdetector, which tracks problems with online services as they happen, started showing a major outage with Azure on Wednesday morning. Many services that depend on Azure are still affected.
While top-of-the-line flight sticks can provide an incredibly immersive experience – if you’re willing to spend the money – it’s definitely possible to find affordable options too. I recently got a firsthand look at Honeycomb Aeronautical’s newest joysticks and yokes, and they proved just that.
I played the complete game on October 23rd, with full access to everything – all the features and even the system designed to keep players engaged long-term. While I didn’t finish it completely, I made significant progress.