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Microsoft aims to make Edge the go-to browser for gaming

Microsoft wants to make Edge the go-to browser for gaming, with new features unveiled today, including a new gaming portal and the public release of its Clarity boost upscaling feature when using Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 23, 2022
- 01:01 PM
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Xbox is down worldwide with users unable to play games

Microsoft says the Xbox Live services are currently down in a major outage, impacting customers worldwide and preventing them from launching or buying games.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 06, 2022
- 05:36 PM
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Ubisoft confirms 'cyber security incident', resets staff passwords

Video game developer Ubisoft has confirmed that it suffered a 'cyber security incident' that caused disruption to some of its services. Data extortion group LAPSUS$, who has claimed responsibility for hacking Samsung, NVIDIA, and Mercado Libre thus far, also appears to be behind Ubisoft incident.
- Ax Sharma
- March 12, 2022
- 01:16 AM
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Windows 11 gaming gets "significant" latency and HDR improvements

Microsoft says the latest released Windows 11 developer build also comes with a series of optimizations for windowed and borderless modes that will "significantly improve latency" which can drastically reduce input lag and provide a better gaming experience.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 17, 2022
- 12:46 PM
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Load up on PlayStation Plus with 5 stackable codes for $219

The PlayStation Plus 5-Yr Stackable Code Bundle lets you save on your own subscription, or share some years with friends. The included codes are worth $299, but you can grab the bundle today for only $219.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- December 22, 2021
- 04:06 PM
- 0
New malware steals Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA Origin accounts

A new malware sold on dark web forums is being used by threat actors to steal accounts for multiple gaming platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA Origin.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 27, 2021
- 11:22 AM
- 0
Windows 10 gaming issues fixed in KB5004296 — How to download

Microsoft has released the optional KB5004296 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This update fixes Windows 10 gaming issues that have been plaguing users since March.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 29, 2021
- 05:30 PM
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Microsoft’s fix for Windows 10 gaming issues is coming soon

With this release of Windows 10's March 2021 updates and subsequent updates, some users have been experiencing performance issues when playing games. These gaming issues include decreased frame rate, stuttering in certain games, and flickering textures.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 24, 2021
- 04:53 PM
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Microsoft's Halo dev site breached using dependency hijacking

Microsoft has once again been successfully hit by a dependency hijacking attack. This month, another researcher found an npm internal dependency being used by an open-source project. After publishing a public dependency by the same name, he began receiving messages from Microsoft's Halo game dev servers.
- Ax Sharma
- June 29, 2021
- 03:40 AM
- 0
Windows 10 KB5003690 fixes issues affecting gamers since March

Microsoft has fixed performance issues impacting gamers running Windows 10 21H1 and 20H2 with the latest Windows 10 build released for Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channel.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 18, 2021
- 07:26 AM
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Hackers breach gaming giant Electronic Arts, steal game source code

Gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) has been hacked and threat actors claim to have stolen roughly 750 GB of data, including game source code and debug tools.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 10, 2021
- 12:59 PM
- 3
How to control Spotify while playing a game in Windows 10

While playing a game, you may want to listen to your playlist rather than the in-game music to get the most out of your gaming experience. Unfortunately, it can be a pain to alt-tab out of the game to control your music.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 08, 2021
- 09:12 AM
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Microsoft pushes emergency fix for Windows 10 KB5001330 gaming issues

Microsoft has released an emergency fix for gaming issues introduced by the Windows 10 2004 and Windows 10 20H2 KB5001330 update.
- Lawrence Abrams
- April 24, 2021
- 01:24 PM
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NVIDIA staff suggests rolling back Windows 10 update to fix game issues

An NVIDIA staff member has suggested users roll back to an earlier version of Windows 10 to resolve gameplay issues on devices using NVIDIA GPUs.
- Lawrence Abrams
- April 22, 2021
- 05:19 PM
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Malware hidden in game cheats and mods used to target gamers

Threat actors target gamers with backdoored game tweaks, patches, and cheats hiding malware capable of stealing information from infected systems.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- March 31, 2021
- 12:31 PM
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Microsoft: Recent Windows 10 gaming issues caused by Discord bug

Microsoft has acknowledged a known issue that was causing Direct3D 12 games to fail to launch or crash with an error on some Windows 10 devices.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 09, 2021
- 08:37 AM
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CD PROJEKT RED gaming studio hit by ransomware attack

CD PROJEKT RED, the video game development studio behind Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher trilogy, has disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its network.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 09, 2021
- 05:33 AM
- 0
Android emulator supply-chain attack targets gamers with malware

ESET researchers have discovered that the updating mechanism of NoxPlayer, an Android emulator for Windows and macOS, made by Hong Kong-based company BigNox, was compromised by an unknown threat actor and used to infect gamers with malware.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 01, 2021
- 08:04 AM
- 0
PlayStation Now bugs let sites run malicious code on Windows PCs

Security bugs found in the PlayStation Now (PS Now) cloud gaming Windows application allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows devices running vulnerable app versions.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 07, 2020
- 04:18 PM
- 0
Windows 10 KB4586819 update fixes gaming and USB 3.0 issues

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 1909 KB4586819 non-security preview cumulative update with fixes for game crash issues and for USB 3.0 hubs causing connected devices to stop working.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 20, 2020
- 08:39 AM
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