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67 articles

PC gaming on Windows 11 and Windows 10: the Xbox app, Game Bar, controllers, launchers and game fixes. Start with the PC gaming and Xbox guide or the Roblox and Minecraft on PC guide, or find PC games and launchers to download.

Gaming
Fable key art of a sword-carrying hero facing a distant castle

Fable release date and download date for Xbox, PC, PS5

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Fable key art of a sword-carrying hero facing a distant castle

Fable releases February 23, 2027 on Xbox, PC and PS5, with Premium early access from February 18. Pre-load status, Game Pass, editions and PC specs.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Xbox Support page explaining how to create an Xbox profile

How to create an Xbox Live account

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Xbox Support page explaining how to create an Xbox profile

Create an Xbox Live account by making a free Microsoft account and signing in on Xbox, PC or phone, then choosing a gamertag. Steps, privacy settings and fixes.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Blocky Roblox avatar wearing a classic T-shirt beside its square source image

How to make a classic T‑shirt on Roblox (2026)

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Blocky Roblox avatar wearing a classic T-shirt beside its square source image

Make a classic T-shirt on Roblox: design a square image, test it in Studio, then upload it from the Creator Dashboard for 80 Robux. Fees, rules and fixes.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Xbox Support Request a refund for digital games page with Sign In button

Microsoft refund : Store & Xbox A-Z refund guide [2026]

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Xbox Support Request a refund for digital games page with Sign In button

Microsoft refund steps for Store and Xbox: request a digital game refund within 14 days, cancel a subscription for a refund, return hardware and track status.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 dock beside Joy-Con 2 controllers in the grip

Nintendo Switch 2: release date, price, new Switch games and everything else you need to know

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Nintendo Switch 2 dock beside Joy-Con 2 controllers in the grip

Nintendo Switch 2 launched June 5, 2025 at $499.99. Current bundles, specs, games out now and coming next, backward compatibility, GameChat and GameShare.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Steam game Properties on Installed Files with Verify integrity of game files

How to install or repair Easy Anti-Cheat on Steam

October 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Steam game Properties on Installed Files with Verify integrity of game files

Install or repair Easy Anti-Cheat on Steam by verifying the game’s files, then launch from Steam. Fixes for not installed, Preparing to Launch and quarantine.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Google Play Pass sign-up page with game and app icons above

Here’s list of all apps and games from Google’s Play Pass subscription [constantly updated]

October 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google Play Pass sign-up page with game and app icons above

Google Play Pass games and apps list, checked on Google Play on 9 October 2026, plus how to open the full 1,000+ title catalog, subscribe, share and cancel.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Creator Dashboard Payouts section with Group Funds and Send Robux button

How to gift Robux to friends

October 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Creator Dashboard Payouts section with Group Funds and Send Robux button

Gift Robux to friends with a Roblox gift card, a Roblox Plus transfer, a Request Robux link or a group payout. Limits, age rules, scams to avoid and fixes.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Downloads
Download GTA V for PC, Windows 11/10, Enhanced & Legacy (Free Launcher)

Download GTA V for PC, Windows 11/10, Enhanced & Legacy (Free Launcher)

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Download GTA V for PC, Windows 11/10, Enhanced & Legacy (Free Launcher)

You can download Grand Theft Auto V on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC through the Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam, Epic Games Store, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Downloads, Gaming
Gaming
Steam Support page listing the steps to set game launch options

How to add launch options in Steam

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Steam Support page listing the steps to set game launch options

Add launch options in Steam from Library > Properties > General. Exact steps, multiple options, common Source commands, and fixes when they do not work.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Xbox Series X and Series S launch artwork marked Launch Day 11.10.20

Xbox Series X release date: when did the next-gen console actually launch?

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Xbox Series X and Series S launch artwork marked Launch Day 11.10.20

The Xbox Series X release date was November 10, 2020, in 40 markets at $499. Launch timeline, Series S timing, launch games, PS5 comparison and later models.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Three Xbox Wireless Controllers in black, white and blue side by side

How to update Xbox controller on PC Windows 11

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Three Xbox Wireless Controllers in black, white and blue side by side

Update an Xbox controller on a Windows 11 PC with the Xbox Accessories app over USB. Console route, firmware version check, rollback and fixes for failed updates.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
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