If you're interested in a 12th Gen Intel Core processor, you'll need compatible hardware. We've gathered the best Intel Z690 motherboards to take advantage of the features in this chipset, including DDR5 RAM support for super-fast memory.
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MSI MPG Z690 Carbon Wi-Fi
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The best performance for your money, the MPG Carbon Wi-Fi is suitably impressive. Overclocking is simple in BIOS, so you can (carefully) push your CPU to its limits. It supports DDR5 RAM and Wi-Fi 6E,
A new sub-section of Xbox first-party publishing is focused on building cloud games.
What you need to know Microsoft officially discussed its Xbox Game Studios Publishing cloud gaming division at GDC 2022. This division of the Xbox publishing group is working on cloud-native games. Kim Swift, head of the cloud gaming division, discussed the kinds of challenges the team is looking to tackle. Microsoft officially talked about its Xbox Game Studios Publishing Cloud gaming division at GDC 2
Microsoft's Surface lineup turns 10 years old in June 2022. The flagship device from the family of PCs, the Surface Pro 8, is currently discounted through the Microsoft Store. Building off almost a decade of innovation and improvements, the Surface Pro 8 is one of the best Windows laptops. Right now, you can order a Surface Pro 8 for up to $300 off.
All models of the Surface Pro 8 are discounted at the moment. The Intel Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs $900, which is a l
This comes after the recent purchases of Night School Studio and Next Games.
What you need to know Netflix is purchasing its third gaming studio, Boss Fight Entertainment. Boss Fight Entertainment is a mobile game developer with studios in Allen and Dallas, Texas as well as Seattle, Washington. Netflix previously acquired Night School Studio and Next Games. Netflix is continuing its expansion into gaming through acquisitions. On Thursday, Netflix announced that it is acquiring its third
The ID@Xbox program first launched back in 2013.
What you need to know Microsoft shared several new milestones for the ID@Xbox program on Thursday. Microsoft states that the program has paid out over $2.5 billion in revenue for indie developers. Microsoft also recently announced the ID@Azure program. Microsoft shared a recap of the ID@Xbox program's history on Thursday, with some major milestones and updates on how far the program has come since its launch in 2013.
According to Microsof
More features from The Wild Update make it into the hands of players.
What you need to know The Wild Update is coming to Minecraft later in 2022 with new mobs, biomes, features, and more. On Thursday, Mojang Studios released the latest snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition testing some of these features. Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w12a is headlined by the inclusion of features previously tested in an experimental snapshot. Players can get their hands on the terrifying Warden mob, the
Don't want malware with your Windows license activation? Don't pirate.
What you need to know
A new malware campaign is underway, aiming to circulate BitRAT far and wide. It relies on people using an unofficial Windows 10 Pro license activator. As is often the case when attempting to pirate software, those who use the unofficial activator are going to end up with an infected machine.
A new malware campaign is up and running, ensuring that those who wanted a pirated copy of Windows 10 are a
You can never have enough supersampling.
What you need to know
NVIDIA has DLSS 2.0, AMD has FSR, and soon, Intel will have XeSS. All these acronyms represent upscaling solutions that use technological sorcery to maintain the visual luster of a game while also boosting framerates higher than what would otherwise be possible. Intel's XeSS doesn't have a firm release window yet, but the more information Intel gives us about the tech, the closer we likely are to knowing when it will be availabl
Download your Xbox games and apps with greater speed and ease.
As time goes on, video games become progressively larger, with developers constantly seeking to build bigger, more detailed worlds and stories with greater visuals and graphics. This evolution is great for gamers, but it also means more time spent waiting for these increasingly massive games to download onto our Xbox consoles. At times, these download speeds may slow to a crawl for seemingly no reason, in which case you may feel a
Forza Horizon 5 Series 6 focuses on creators, new cars, and Horizon Open.
What you need to know Forza Horizon 5 is a critically-acclaimed open-world racing game that continually improves over time. On Thursday, Playground Games announced the details for the upcoming Series 6 update, which includes a ton of new content. The Series 6 Festival Playlist features new cars and a focus on "Horizon Customs," or the talented creators building new content inside FH5. Horizon Open is also getting a ma