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Microsoft breaks some Linux dual-boots in a recent Windows update

By Liam Dawe,
45
Do you dual-boot Windows and Linux? Well, a recent Windows update seems to have been a bit messy and may have broken the ability to boot into Linux. Causing an alarming message to display of "Something has gone seriously wrong".
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Forza Horizon 4 is getting delisted in December

By Liam Dawe,
22
For fans of racing games, you may want to act quickly and pick up Forza Horizon 4 before it gets delisted in December.
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Gears of War: E-Day announced and it's coming to Steam

By Liam Dawe,
14
Showing just how much Microsoft's attitude has changed with Xbox Game Studios, they've announced Gears of War: E-Day and it's coming to Steam.
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Age of Mythology: Retold arrives on Steam on September 4

By Liam Dawe,
5
Always great to see an RTS classic get revived. Age of Mythology: Retold from publisher Xbox Game Studios will be coming to Steam on September 4th.
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DOOM: The Dark Ages announced for Steam in 2025

By Liam Dawe,
30
I know this will excite many of you. DOOM: The Dark Ages has been announced today and it will arrive on Steam in 2025. Get ready for more ripping and tearing.
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Microsoft's new Recall AI will take screenshots of everything you do - freaky

By Liam Dawe,
79
This will be preaching to the choir for some readers, as you didn't exactly need another reason not to use Windows right? Microsoft's new Recall AI will take screenshots of everything you do and that sounds truly terrible.
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Microsoft closes Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin and others

By Liam Dawe,
14
Well, this sure is a terrible time for the gaming industry isn't it. Now it's Microsoft turn again to close multiple studios.
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Microsoft open sources MS-DOS 4.0

By Liam Dawe,
19
More open source surprises for you today, coming from Microsoft too which is always interesting to see as they've now open sourced MS-DOS 4.0.
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Minecraft v1.20.5 the Armored Paws drop update is live now

By Liam Dawe,
3
Mojang have released the latest upgrade to Minecraft with the version 1.20.5 the Armored Paws drop free update out now.
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Sea of Thieves gets Easy Anti-Cheat - thankfully enabled for Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe,
15
Sea of Thieves just got a big upgrade and with it Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) is now online. Thankfully the developers have ensured it's enabled for Steam Deck / Linux players using Proton.
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Age of Empires IV gets a fix for Steam Deck / Linux online play desyncs

By Liam Dawe,
4
Age of Empires IV just got a fresh 2024 patch and excitingly, it gets an official fix for Steam Deck / Desktop Linux multiplayer problems.
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Microsoft completes takeover of Activision Blizzard as UK CMA approves new deal

By Liam Dawe,
43
Well that's it. Microsoft has completed their acquisition of Activision Blizzard King thanks to the UK's Competition & Markets Authority clearing the way.
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Welcome to opposite land where Microsoft has a Linux install tutorial

By Liam Dawe,
25
I think I'm going to need more coffee to process this. Did I wake up in opposite land? Microsoft actually genuinely have a tutorial up on how to install Linux.
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Minecraft Live returns October 15, you're voting for the Penguin right?

By Liam Dawe,
7
Linux gamers, it's your time to shine. Minecraft Live is coming up again on October 15th where Mojang will do another vote on what mob to add next so obviously you're going to vote for the Penguin right?
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection multiplayer fixed for Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe,
5
After 10 days of waiting, 343 Industries / Xbox Game Studios finally again fixed up the online multiplayer for Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Linux desktop and Steam Deck after breaking it.
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Microsoft - keep your filthy hands off Valve, leak shows MSFT would buy Valve

By Liam Dawe,
42
Well, that's certainly an article title isn't it. But I mean it. Microsoft, don't you dare touch Valve. You're fat enough already and too big as it is.
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Microsoft's buyout of Activision gets closer with the UK CMA consulting further

By Liam Dawe,
13
The long saga of Microsoft buying up Activision Blizzard took another step forward, with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now consulting on remedies Microsoft put forward to address the CMA's concerns.
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection multiplayer seems broken on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
19
After a recent update Halo: The Master Chief Collection seems to have broken online play support for Steam Deck due to Easy Anti-Cheat.
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Microsoft leak shows Fallout 3 and Oblivion Remasters, DOOM Year Zero and more

By Liam Dawe,
27
Seems a whole bunch of gamers may be quite happy over the next few years, with a fresh leak from the ongoing saga of FTC v. Microsoft showing off a bunch of games coming.
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition gets a free starter edition

By Liam Dawe,
5
Oh how I do love a good RTS. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition now has a special free starter edition available on Steam.
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