Splitgate 2 dev responds to player count concerns as Steam charts show low numbers after ‘Arena Reloaded’ relaunch — “They don’t show the full picture”

The free-to-play sequel to the 2019 shooter launched on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation in June, but quickly faced criticism. Players disliked the costly in-game purchases, the complex character abilities that made the game feel overwhelming, and the addition of a battle royale mode which many considered a forced attempt to follow popular trends.

5 MORE great ID@Xbox titles — perfect for your holiday Xbox Gift Card

Each month, we highlight some great indie games on Xbox that you might have overlooked. If you’re not looking to spend a lot on big-budget titles or a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, these games are a fantastic, more affordable alternative. They’re also usually quicker to play and, often, much more unique and creative than games from major publishers.

ASUS unveils refreshed ZenBook S14 and ZenBook S16 with Intel Panther Lake and AMD Gorgon Point chips — delivering improved performance and battery life

The S14 and S16 laptops both feature Copilot+ technology and powerful Neural Processing Units (NPUs) delivering over 50 TOPS of performance. The S14 is particularly notable for being incredibly thin – just 1.1cm – and lightweight at 2.65lbs, making it one of the slimmest and lightest 14-inch laptops available.