ChatGPT ads for $200/month Pro users might be OpenAI’s biggest fumble yet — but an overall necessity for its financial woes

Many people are hesitant to upgrade to Windows 11 not just because of its strict hardware needs and design issues, but also due to Microsoft’s increasing use of ads within the operating system, even as support for Windows 10 ends. Interestingly, Linux is becoming more popular, likely because it doesn’t include ads or track user data.

Total War: Medieval 3 is finally happening, entering early pre-production — and thanks to an engine upgrade, it might launch on Xbox consoles

Creative Assembly revealed a brand new Total War game during their showcase on Thursday: Total War: Medieval 3. The Total War series is known for its historical settings, including medieval Europe, feudal Japan (Shogun), and ancient China (Three Kingdoms). While the series also successfully branched into fantasy with Total War: Warhammer, Medieval 3 is the first time a non-Warhammer sub-series has gotten a third installment. You can check out the announcement trailer below.

Netflix’s Stranger Things is crossing over with the Xbox game you’d least expect — I’m sure Microsoft is hoping this one takes off

I always enjoy seeing different types of entertainment blend together, and it’s especially cool when a movie or TV show shows up in a video game. That’s what’s happening with Stranger Things, the popular Netflix series that just started its fifth season. But here’s the surprise – it’s coming to a game on Xbox you probably wouldn’t guess!