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New report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, as Xbox and PS5 unit sales struggle
By Demi Williams published
The Nintendo Switch 2 has hit a new sales record in the US in its first 12 months of release, but Xbox and PS5 console unit sales have seen a steep decline.

'The original code is in this game' — Halo Campaign Evolved executive producer says some level layouts have been redesigned to avoid 'repetiveness' but 'you are playing the DNA of the original game'
By Demi Williams published
Halo Studios has confirmed that Halo Campaign Evolved still has Halo: Combat Evolved's original code buried underneath the new Unreal Engine 5 build.

Hackers are establishing persistence in hospitality and hotels by posing as guests with poisoned ZIP archives, but no one knows what their plan is
By Sead Fadilpašić published
It looks like reconnaissance activity, possibly in preparation of a more destructive attack.

Microsoft extends Windows 10 support for another year to October 2027
By Darren Allan published
Worried that you run out of extended support for Windows 10 in a few months? Don't panic — Microsoft is now covering consumers to October 2027.

Halo Campaign Evolved's three new missions were partly inspired by Troy Denning's Halo books
By Demi Williams published
Halo Campaign Evolved executive's three new missions were created with the help of Halo book author Troy Denning.

The best student laptops 2026
By Christian Guyton last updated
Check out our top tested picks of the best student laptops in 2026, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.

Windows 11 is 5 years old — and I think Microsoft's finally onto a winner
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11 got off on the wrong foot, but Microsoft has recovered strongly this year with the fix the OS campaign — and more besides.

'We really wanted the city to feel like a character in our game' — Gears of War: E-Day studio creative director says the game will make you 'care' about the city's fall through environmental storytelling
By Demi Williams published
The Coalition wants players to "care" about Gears of War: E-Day's singular city location by deepening exploration and environmental storytelling.

The Coalition says Active Reload is an 'iconic feature' that has been updated for Gears of War: E-Day, and some weapons also have 'additional reload mechanics'
By Demi Williams published
Gears of War: E-Day is set to bring back the series' iconic Active Reload mechanic, but The Coalition has made some design changes.
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