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Delisted Xbox 360 Games Suddenly Reappear – Backward Compatibility on the Horizon?

Delisted Xbox 360 Games Suddenly Reappear – Backward Compatibility on the Horizon?

Delisted Xbox 360 Games Reappear on Microsoft Store A wave of nostalgia hit Xbox fans when multiple Xbox 360 titles that had been delisted suddenly reappeared on the Microsoft Store in late October/early November 2025. These games, previously removed from digital sale, are now showing up with a “Coming soon” tag instead of a purchase option notebookcheck.net. The discovery was first highlighted by a user named JB on social media, who noticed a “crop of new titles” in the store that were not supposed to be there notebookcheck.net. Notably, some of these titles are ones that currently can’t be purchased
3 November 2025
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Wordle #1595 Surprise – “ABHOR”! Hints, Strategy & NYT’s Puzzle Empire Thrives (Stock Surges & What’s Next)

Wordle #1595 Surprise – “ABHOR”! Hints, Strategy & NYT’s Puzzle Empire Thrives (Stock Surges & What’s Next)

Today’s Puzzle at a Glance: A Tricky Treat in “ABHOR” If you found today’s Wordle a bit ghoulish, you’re not alone. The one-line hint given was essentially “to loathe or hate”, which pointed toward a strong word of disgust techradar.com. Indeed, the answer ABHOR fits that definition. It’s not a word most of us use in everyday conversation – people are far more likely to say they “hate” something than that they “abhor” it techradar.com. That uncommonness made this puzzle feel challenging for many players. According to the New York Times’ own WordleBot analytics, the average player took about 4.1
31 October 2025
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Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

ARMSX2 Debuts: Turning Android Phones into Mini PlayStations Have you ever wanted to carry a PlayStation 2 in your pocket? Thanks to a new app called ARMSX2, that retro gaming dream is closer to reality. ARMSX2 is an Android emulator that lets users run PS2 games on modern phones. It just hit a major milestone – version 1.0 went live over the weekend – marking the emulator’s first stable release notebookcheck.net. Early adopters could already test preview builds since August, but now the project is official, complete with open-source code and (soon) an easy install via Google Play Store economictimes.indiatimes.com timeextension.com.
29 October 2025
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Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Could Play PlayStation Games – as a $1000 PC-Console Hybrid

Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Could Play PlayStation Games – as a $1000 PC-Console Hybrid

A Console- PC Hybrid That Plays (Almost) Anything Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox is shaping up to be unlike any console before it. Reports indicate the device will essentially be a gaming PC in console form, running a full version of Windows 11 with an Xbox-oriented interface on top windowscentral.com. In practice, that means players can boot it up like a normal Xbox – with the usual dashboard and controller-friendly menus – or switch to a desktop mode to install and run software just like a PC. According to Windows Central’s Jez Corden, the Xbox team has been integrating PC capabilities so
29 October 2025
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Retailers Quit Selling Xbox?! Target & Walmart Rumored to Ditch Xbox Stock

Microsoft Teases Shockingly Expensive Next Xbox – Will Premium Console Boost Tech Stocks?

Premium Next-Gen Xbox: What We Know In a recent Mashable interview, Xbox boss Sarah Bond stunned gamers by saying the upcoming Xbox will “be a very premium, very high-end curated experience.” tomshardware.com. That language suggests Microsoft is positioning the next console well above the low-cost Series S. Tom’s Hardware notes this implies a shift toward PC-like, top-tier hardware (possibly running Windows and offering multiple game stores), a marked change from traditional budget consoles tomshardware.com tomshardware.com. Bond even tied her comments to Microsoft’s new handhelds, saying “you’re starting to see some of the thinking we have in this handheld” applied to
23 October 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Cyber Attacks & a $50B Gaming Shock – Tech News Roundup (Oct 4-5, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Cyber Attacks & a $50B Gaming Shock – Tech News Roundup (Oct 4-5, 2025)

Consumer Technology & Gadgets This weekend saw notable moves in consumer tech, from innovative new apps to eyebrow-raising hardware findings. OpenAI’s Sora 2 app – a creative tool that turns text prompts into hyper-realistic videos with sound – officially launched and became a viral hit. Despite being invite-only and available only in the U.S. and Canada, Sora shot up to the No.1 overall free app on Apple’s App Store techcrunch.com. Industry data showed 56,000 downloads on day one, putting Sora’s debut ahead of other major AI app launches like Anthropic’s Claude and Microsoft’s Copilot techcrunch.com techcrunch.com. Analysts noted that demand
5 October 2025
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PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

Hardware Specifications Both consoles are built on similar foundations – custom AMD CPUs and GPUs – but with some key differences, especially with the PS5 Pro’s upgraded internals: Gaming Performance Real-world performance determines how these specs translate into gameplay. Both the PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X target 4K resolution gaming at high framerates with advanced visual effects. Here’s how they compare: TL;DR: Expect outstanding 4K gaming from both machines. The PS5 Pro’s added horsepower means it can push higher fidelity (or just more consistently lock 4K60) in the latest games, especially when developers optimize for it. Series X still delivers
2 October 2025
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Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) – $50 Billion Buyout Buzz Sends Stock Soaring (Sept 2025)

Gamers Stunned: Saudi-Backed Consortium Snaps Up EA in Record $55B Deal

Key Facts: A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), with private equity firm Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, will take Electronic Arts (EA) private in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at roughly $55 billion. EA shareholders get $210 per share – about a 25% premium to the pre-announcement stock price apnews.com ir.ea.com. Including debt, it is the largest leveraged buyout of a public tech company on record (well above the prior $32B Texas utilities deal) apnews.com reuters.com. The deal was approved by EA’s board and is expected to close in Q1 FY2027, pending regulatory
29 September 2025
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Activision Blizzard vs. EA: Which Gaming Giant Levels Up Your Portfolio in 2025?

Activision Blizzard vs. EA: Which Gaming Giant Levels Up Your Portfolio in 2025?

Bottom Line: Play or Pass? From an investment standpoint, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) delivered a win for its shareholders through Microsoft’s buyout – crystallizing the value of its powerhouse franchises in one stroke. Going forward, exposure to Activision’s performance is essentially through Microsoft (MSFT) stock, as the gaming division’s results fold into that tech titan’s broader business. Electronic Arts (EA), meanwhile, offers a pure-play opportunity in interactive entertainment with a diverse portfolio and reliable cash generation. EA’s 2025 momentum – record-high stock prices, strong game launches, and ongoing efficiencies – reflects its solid positioning. However, its valuation now prices in a
23 September 2025
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Lenovo Legion Go 2: This $1,049 OLED Gaming Handheld Aims to Outclass Steam Deck & ROG Ally

Lenovo Legion Go 2: This $1,049 OLED Gaming Handheld Aims to Outclass Steam Deck & ROG Ally

Overview of the Lenovo Legion Go 2 Design & Display: The Legion Go 2 closely resembles its predecessor in form, retaining the 8.8-inch landscape screen and detachable controllers on the sides tomsguide.com. However, the display itself sees a major upgrade: it’s now an OLED panel (replacing the original’s LCD) with a crisp WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and up to 144Hz variable refresh rate for ultra-smooth gameplay news.lenovo.com. The OLED screen produces vibrant colors, deep “inky” blacks and supports HDR TrueBlack 1000, making it arguably “the best handheld screen money can buy” according to one reviewer theverge.com. Interestingly, Lenovo lowered the resolution
5 September 2025
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2025 Streaming Wars: The Best Video, Music & Gaming Platforms Revealed

2025 Streaming Wars: The Best Video, Music & Gaming Platforms Revealed

Key Facts Video Streaming Platforms in 2025: Netflix vs. Disney+ vs. Prime Video (and More) Video streaming in 2025 is a mature but fiercely competitive market, now pivoting from breakneck growth to balancing profitability and subscriber satisfaction. Consumers have more choices than ever – the average American subscribes to nearly four streaming services – and the major players are refining their strategies. The “big three” global services are Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video, and Disney+, each with its own strengths: Regional and Niche Players: In the U.S., services like Hulu (which Disney now controls and is merging with Disney+ content) and
1 September 2025
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Xbox Ally X Review & Showdown: Microsoft’s Powerhouse Handheld Takes On Steam Deck OLED, Switch 2 & More

Xbox Ally X Review & Showdown: Microsoft’s Powerhouse Handheld Takes On Steam Deck OLED, Switch 2 & More

Specs Showdown: Xbox Ally X vs. The Competition Before diving into head-to-head comparisons, here’s a quick look at how the Ally X’s core specs compare: Next, we compare the Xbox Ally X against these contenders in key areas: Xbox Ally X vs. Steam Deck OLED Power vs. Platform: Valve’s Steam Deck (especially the refreshed OLED model) remains the Ally X’s most obvious competitor. Performance-wise, the Ally X handily outclasses the Steam Deck, thanks to a much newer CPU/GPU. The Deck’s custom AMD chip (Zen2 CPU, 8 older RDNA2 GPU units) can run last-gen games well, but struggles with recent AAA
27 August 2025
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