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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review - superlative playing power with familiar Windows handheld caveats
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review highlights its powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC, delivering significantly faster gaming performance than previous handheld PCs, including the Steam Deck OLED. Despite its high price point and a disappointing display compared to its predecessor, the device offers a comfortable design, quiet operation, and competitive battery life for demanding games.
Danger Zone
Riot Games is changing its controversial always-on requirement for the Valorant anti-cheat software, Riot Vanguard. A new on-demand mode will be introduced, which will require a strict Windows 11 security stack. This change aims to address player concerns about the anti-cheat's constant presence.
The Witcher 3 minimum PC requirements rise significantly ahead of new expansion, forcing you to use Windows 11 and an SSD
CD Projekt Red has significantly increased the minimum PC system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, requiring Windows 11 and an SSD for future updates and the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion. This change reflects evolving hardware capabilities and software support, with the developer ceasing support for older operating systems and traditional hard drives.
Get An ROG Xbox Ally For Only $500 Before The Inevitable Price Increase Arrives
The ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming PC is currently available for $500 at Amazon and Best Buy, a $100 discount from its original price. This Windows 11-based device features a 7-inch 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM, and an AMD Ryzen Z2 processor, offering PC gaming on the go. The deal includes three months of Xbox Game Pass Premium.
Microsoft will yank Copilot from some Windows apps and let you move the taskbar again
Microsoft is rolling out changes to Windows 11 based on user feedback, including reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points in apps like Snipping Tool and Photos. Users will also gain more taskbar customization options, less disruptive updates, and improvements to File Explorer performance. These updates come after recent issues with emergency patches and a general decline in the operating system's quality.