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When Cortana was released as a virtual assistant for Windows 10 in 2015, Microsoft couldn’t have imagined how annoying the Halo AI’s voice would become. Or at least, that’s the opinion of IT techs who install Windows 10 for a living. Based on feedback received from users, Microsoft has disabled the Cortana voice during clean installs of Pro, Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 10. This anti-frustration measure means fewer situations like the one presented below:...

One of the biggest contributions Microsoft has made to gaming has to be its Xbox Achievements system, where gamers the world over are met with a very satisfying sound that lets them know they met some sort of goal set by the developers of whatever game they’re playing. Now a new update today for Xbox One users makes it easier to see just how far away you are from unlocking your next one....

Genshin Impact’s 1.6 update will introduce the Midsummer Island Adventure event, giving players the chance to earn a new outfit for Barbara and the Dodoco Tales Catalyst. The event will be available as soon as the update goes live, and will be split into four different acts that players will need to work through. During this event, explore the islands, complete various challenges, and collect Shiny Flotsam and Mini “Harpasta” to exchange for rewards such as Dodoco Tales (Catalyst), Northlander Billet Trove, Crown of Insight, and Furnishing Blueprints....

No matter what happens to Minecraft in the future, the game will always be viewed as one of the most successful video games to ever exist. However, many players did start to believe the brand was no longer as relevant as it was during the early years of the game’s rise in global consciousness. That may not be the case, as data shared by Mojang during the Minecraft Live 2021 livestream shows that the game has reached a new record of active monthly users....

Here’s how to enable cheats in Minecraft. Minecraft players who want to spice up their survival world or who just want to introduce some new elements into their game may want to think about enabling cheats into their game. Some players are strict about this, but this isn’t for them. This is for those who may be in a rush to get certain items in the game or do not feel like wasting time grinding for those certain things that make the Minecraft experience all the more enjoyable....

Even after constant years of updates, changes, and add-ons, Minecraft is still going strong. Microsoft has announced that the game currently has over 90 million monthly active users (91 million to be exact) and has gone on to be the second best-selling video game of all-time, selling 154 million copies worldwide. The biggest selling video game in the world is still Tetris, which has sold an estimated 170 million units since its release in 1984....

The Prime Vault is back in Warframe today, and the next two gold-gilded Warframes that players will be able to get their hands on are Mirage Prime and Banshee Prime. Mirage Prime twists and contorts light to slay her enemies, while Banshee Prime inflicts defeating barrages of sound on her foes to make them crumble. The Prime Vault went on hiatus for a number of months while the extended Prime Resurgence event gave players a new way to get their hands on these older items....

The Risen Chameleos is even more potent than the standard version in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and is likely hinting at more monsters evolving beyond the affliction of the Qurio virus. It is a unique variation that is the first of its kind and proves that if a monster does overcome the Qurio virus, it will yield even more dangerous traits and attacks than its normal form. This guide covers all Risen Chameleos weaknesses and material drops in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak....

Prepare for new hunts in the Master Rank expansion for Monster Hunter Rise! Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the expansion to Monster Hunter Rise, has just been released. The expansion provides numerous additions to the base game, including expanded weapon movesets, quality-of-life features, and plenty of monsters both new to the franchise and returning from previous games. There are even more features to come in title updates lasting until at least 2023, but Sunbreak as it is will certainly draw comparisons to other Master Rank or G Rank expansions....

The Fallout 4 Mods Beta has begun, with keys going out over the last few days to those who were accepted on Xbox One. If you didn’t get in with the first few waves though, there might be good news this morning, with Bethesda announcing that they are releasing a few more keys to select users. If you opted into the beta then be sure to check your email inbox to see if you got in this time....

Choy is in need of more wares for his shop again. It’s time to help him out with negotiations again. After all, you need more items too. Tao Hua is back to being unreasonable, but this time Hearty Grains won’t do the trick. Here is how you complete the More New Wares request in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. You will unlock this request after you complete the task of calming down Ursaluna and unlocking the Cobalt Coastlands....

The creative folks at Traveller’s Tales are officially ready to debut their next Lego title. During Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2021, a new gameplay trailer for Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was unveiled to showcase some of the series’ biggest and noteworthy moments. Lego Star Wars Trailer at Gamescom 2021 During Gamescom 2021, Traveller’s Tales, The Lego Group, Warner Bros. Games, and Lucasfilm Games banded together to present fresh footage for the upcoming Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga....

Actress Letitia Wright, known for her role as Shuri in Marvel’s Black Panther (2018), has spoken out about how the film’s sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, will serve as an homage to the late Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed T’Challa, Wright’s on-screen brother, in the original film. Following Boseman’s unexpected passing in 2020, Marvel decided to continue producing the Black Panther sequel without its leading hero. In the original Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman played T’Challa, the heir to the secluded but technologically advanced nation of Wakanda....

Lifting Heroes is all about working out and becoming stronger. The more you work out, the more coins and gems you can collect. Coins are used for purchasing pets that assist in your bodybuilding and make you stronger. You can use gems to buy boosts and potions, making it easier to grow your character. It can take some grinding to build up your funds and evolve, or you can use some codes to get a few instantly....

Ahead of the release of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age in July, Square Enix keeps showcasing the new features of this PlayStation 4 release, and after releasing a new trailer two weeks ago, today the company has shared a sneak peak of the original soundtrack, which has been re-recorded for the occasion with a full orchestra. The preview consists on two videos playing the tracks of Streets of Rabanastre and the Dalmasca Estersand, and we can also see new gameplay footage from those places....

Hit singer, songwriter, and rapper Lizzo has announced that she has a documentary in the works, and it’s set to drop on HBO Max this fall. HBO Max announced the documentary on Twitter this morning, and Lizzo’s legions of fans are buzzing with excitement at the chance to see inside the superstar’s life and her rise to fame. About damn time I could announce this. An intimate look at the one-and-only @Lizzo’s rise to fame is coming to HBO Max this fall....

Shadowmoon Market Island in Lost Ark is one of the many areas where you can find quests, Island Souls and Mokoko Seeds. While some islands open according to the Procyon’s Compass time slots, Shadowmoon Market Island is always open and accessible. However, there are some time-locked elements to know about as you travel around the island. This Lost Ark guide will provide information about Shadowmoon Market Island and how to collect its Island Soul, Giant’s Heart and Mokoko Seeds....

Returning fans will have to start over in the remaster. Marvel’s Spiderman released to rave reviews when it dropped two years ago, and a remaster will be bundled with the Ultimate Edition of Miles Morales. Returning fans eager to check out all the fancy graphical enhancements may want to temper their expectations a bit, however, because Insomniac confirmed in a tweet a couple days ago that saves won’t transfer between the PS4 version and the remastered PS5 edition....

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 scores have begun to trickle in from throughout the internet and the game has received most favorable reviews up to this point. Of almost 20 reviews on the metacritic scale 100% of the reviews have been positive, which means the game has scored an 80/100 or higher from each reviewer. With reviews already in from the biggest sites, the metacritic score has already hit 86/100. The sexy fighter has even been earning perfect scores from some of the toughest critics....

To raise money and awareness for Red Nose Day, Dungeon Master and voice actor of Critical Role, Matthew Mercer, will DM a game with Stephen Colbert. The late-night talk show host talks about Dungeons and Dragons often on his show, recently interviewing actor Joe Manganiello regarding the tabletop RPG. Fans of both shows have been curious for a while if Colbert would ever appear as a guest player on Critical Role....