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The first six ‘World of Warcraft’ expansions are now free, as they should be

Blizzard has made all previous World of Warcraft expansions – and the original 2004 game – free with a subscription, and it’s the best decision the company could make.
Home Theater

They’re not just for gaming: Watch Blu-rays on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X

While the Xbox One S and Xbox One X boost the visuals of your games, they also can pull double duty as Blu-ray players. Check out our guide on how to watch Blu-rays on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X.
Gaming

‘Hellblade’ comes to VR, free for those who own the game on Steam

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is already an incredibly immersive game, and it will become even more so when it comes to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift on July 31. The VR version will be free for those who own the game on Steam.
Gaming

‘Fallout: Miami’ mod offers ‘Fallout 4’ a taste of (a destroyed) paradise

The official trailer for Fallout: Miami -- a mod for Fallout 4 -- has been released, and it looks to be made with as much polish as the original game. The mod contains an all-new area and missions.
Gaming

Steam’s revamped chat client makes it easier to game with friends

Steam's overhauled chat client has exited beta and is available now for all users. The client adds group chat, channels, encrypted voice chat, and sharing of inline GIFs and videos.
Computing

The new Steam chat system is now out of beta and available to all users

Valve has overhauled Steam's chat functions to add encryption to voice calls, new group chat functions, and a more streamlined friends list to bring it up to date with some of its competition.
Computing

Gaming on a laptop has never been better. These are your best options

Gaming desktops are powerful, but they tie you down to your desk. For those of us who prefer a more mobile experience, here are the best gaming laptops on the market, ranging from budget machines to maxed-out, wallet-emptying PCs.
Computing

Leak shows Intel’s 9th-gen Core i7 desktop CPU won’t have hyper-threading

A supposed leak suggests that Intel will not provide hyper-threading tech on its ninth-generation Core i7-9700K CPU. This news is notable because it would be Intel’s first Core i7 part served up without hyper-threading.
Gaming

A guide to Wrecking Ball, the adorably awesome hamster from ‘Overwatch’

Overwatch's 28th hero is Wrecking Ball, a massive mech piloted by an adorable hamster named Hammond. Though he's a tank, Wrecking Ball demands a more aggressive and thoughtful playstyle than Reinhardt or Orisa.
Gaming

Everything you need to know about ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 arrives to consoles and PC this October. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including information on competitive multiplayer, Zombies, and Blackout.
Gaming

Microsoft might make 2 new Xbox consoles — 1 will stream games from the cloud

According to a new report, Microsoft is developing both a traditional next-gen console and a streaming device, both of which are slated to launch in 2020. The streaming box will run all of the same games and cost much less.
Gaming

’Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars’ turns fighting aliens into a yawn-worthy slog

Far Cry 5’s second expansion takes players to Mars on a journey that should be a blast, but boring level design, forgettable weapons, and a cringe-worthy story make the red planet little more than busywork.
Gaming

Nintendo gets GitHub-hosted Game Boy Advance emulator taken down

Nintendo has successfully filed formal takedown request with GitHub over a Game Boy Advance emulator hosted on the website. The emulator also included access to ROMs of Nintendo games.
Gaming

‘Fortnite’ Playground Mode adds squad selection in its July 25 return

Just weeks after Epic removed the popular limited-time Playground Mode from Fortnite: Battle Royale, the studio is bringing it back on July 25. The revised version of the creative mode adds squad selection and ATK vehicles.
Gaming

The 'Fallout 76' beta is set to kick off this October

Want to get into Bethesda's Fallout 76 beta? We don't know when the program will launch, but we provide instructions on how to get ready. The game officially launches on November 14.
Gaming

Who needs a Switch? These 25 games prove there's fun to be found on 3DS

The 3DS is home to a large library, including some of the greatest games Nintendo has ever published. We've compiled this list of some of the best Nintendo 3DS games currently available.
Computing

Email shows Nvidia’s GTX 11 Series will start being released in late August

A leaked email purportedly written by a Nvidia graphics card partner for a retailer provides the release dates of the upcoming GeForce GTX 11 Series. The letter also confirms that Nvidia pushed back the launch due to unsold stock.
Gaming

Nintendo sues two websites for distributing ROMs of its games

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against two separate websites over their distributing of ROMs of Nintendo games. One site has already been taken offline as a result, while the other removed Nintendo games from its library.