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Tech the halls with early Microsoft Store deals With the holidays fast approaching, savvy shoppers are already on the hunt for great deals on tech for family and friends. Microsoft Store is kicking off savings earlier than ever with can’t-miss Early Black Friday deals on PCs starting Nov. 1. And with our Microsoft Store Promise, extended holiday returns through Jan. 31, flexible payment options and low-price promise, shoppers can have confidence they’ll get our best deals of the season. Ready, set, shop! From Nov. 1, save up to 50% on select PCs: Starting at $149.99, which come preloaded with Windows 11 to make the everyday easier. Starting from $279.99, HP 15-dy2046ms 15.6 Laptop: Stay connected to what matters most with a device featuring long-lasting battery life and a thin, portable design so you can work anywhere, from the office to [ more… ]

Spooky Fall returns to Minecraft Dungeons “Hail adventurers, both young and old. We bring you grave tidings, if we may be so bold.” So begins verses by Per Landin on Minecraft.net, inviting Minecraft Dungeons fans to join Spooky Fall, an event underway now until Nov. 9 in the game. Head to Minecraft.net to find out more, but heed Landin’s warning: “Make sure to tread carefully when your skin starts to crawl. We hope you survive this spookiest fall…” Source: Spooky Fall returns to Minecraft Dungeons

Scary skins, spine-chilling adventures abound in Minecraft Marketplace This month is Minecraft Marketplace’s Spooky Season, which brings a host of terrifying new skins and surprises in store. “Explore the dark and creature-filled corners of Haunted Park by Everbloom Games, uncover a chilling ritual in Shiver Mist Island by Monster Egg Studios, play Trick or Treat with Lifeboat Games or test your courage in the Scariest Map Ever from Sapphire Studios, to name just a handful of spooky delights,” writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. Head over to Minecraft.net to watch the video and find out more. Source: Scary skins, spine-chilling adventures abound in Minecraft Marketplace

Age of Empires anniversary extravaganza begins Oct. 25 The Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update is coming on Oct. 25. So is the Season Three: Anniversary Update, bringing new civilizations, challenges, achievements, features and more. And October marks the 25th anniversary for Age of Empires. Get a sneak peek at all the celebratory in-game events, with unique challenges and rewards starting on Oct. 25. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun in Age of Empires IV, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition with celebratory cakes, castles and capybaras. Source: Age of Empires anniversary extravaganza begins Oct. 25