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Xbox Game Pass games leaving January 2026

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Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving In January 2026 You Should Play Before Time Runs Out

Dimas Ibnu03/01/2026

January is shaping up to be a busy month for Xbox Game Pass, not just because of new releases, but also due to a fresh wave of departures. Microsoft has confirm... See More...

eSports News1 Comment 24 min read

Microsoft Surface Gen 11 Review

Shane Thomas05/08/2024

It was over ten years ago that Microsoft released its innovative Surface Windows based tablet. Since 2012, each yearly released model has remained consiste... See More...

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Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection

STG News04/02/2024

Xbox has just announced that the Vapor series is now available with Xbox Design Lab, where you can choose from the six Vapor top cases to create a completely ... See More...

Gamer Gear News & FeaturesXbox Series X|S - News & Features0 Comments 22 min read

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 Review

Shane Thomas03/01/2024

Microsoft are showing that they are a serious player in the hardware market with their releases of Surface laptops and tablets. The newly released Microsof... See More...

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Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X) Review

Shane Thomas05/10/2023

Replay and Rewind. With around 500 fully detailed licensed rides on offer, Forza Motorsport hits the track at full speed on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The lon... See More...

ReviewsXbox Series X|S Reviews0 Comments 03 min read

Minecraft Legends (Xbox Series X) Review

Shane Thomas18/04/2023

How do you make one of the largest, most popular sandbox creation games better? You add campaigns and throw in a deep RPG element to it, and that's exactly... See More...

PC / Mac Gaming ReviewsReviewsXbox Series X|S Reviews0 Comments 12 min read

Microsoft Flight Simulator New Zealand Update Review

Shane Thomas09/03/2023

Virtual kiwi pilots can now aerial sight see over many many national landmarks and even visit some of the smaller regional airports in Microsoft's recent upda... See More...

PC / Mac Gaming ReviewsReviewsXbox Series X|S Reviews0 Comments 01 min read

Microsoft Reveals New Surface’s

STG News14/10/2022

This week Microsoft shared their vision for the next era of the Windows PC, where the PC and the cloud intersect and tap into innovative AI technology that un... See More...

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Surface Laptop Go 2 Review

Shane Thomas27/06/2022

Students, teachers, professional people and those that want a light thin on-the-go laptop then Microsoft might have the answer. Their new Surface Laptop Go... See More...

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Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S

Shane Thomas16/06/2022

By now most console gamers have jumped onto the next gen with both hands at the controlpad. That said with supply delays and current economy woes it's maki... See More...

News & FeaturesXbox Series X|S - News & Features0 Comments 15 min read

Introducing Surface Laptop Go 2

STG News05/06/2022

Microsoft has announced the new Surface Laptop Go 2 which offers updated features and specs that light up the diverse set of experiences that have come to def... See More...

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Xbox Series S Review

Darren Price04/05/2022

A year and a bit later and I’ve got my hands on an Xbox Series S. As an owner of an Xbox Series X since (just before) launch, I’ve been a bit guilty of tur... See More...

MicrosoftReviewsXbox Series X|S Reviews0 Comments 08 min read

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Review

Shane Thomas04/05/2022

It's a tablet, a laptop and so much more in between - Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio is a content creators dream and a versatile gaming device. First of... See More...

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Microsoft Releases Surface Laptop Studio

STG News02/03/2022

Microsoft has just launched its most powerful Surface yet, the Surface Laptop Studio. Built as the ideal product for developers, designers and gamers, this l... See More...

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Gaming & eSports

Here to Slay: Banner Quest Expansion Finally Arrives, Bringing a Major Shake Up to the Game

Team Fortress 2 Classic Returns as Team Fortress 2 Classified, but the Big Change Has Players Scratching Their Heads

Skate Story Review: Hell Has Never Been a Cooler Place to Skate

Tech Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Raises the Bar

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: A Pocket-Sized AI Powerhouse

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series Reveal

Pop Culture

LEGO Speed Champions Review

The World is Yours to Build w. McDonald’s

First Look at Magic: The Gathering – FINAL FANTASY

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