Diablo 5 is shaping up to be very different from Diablo 4. The sequel is set a hundred years after Diablo 4 in the aftermath of Diablo (the demon)’s apocalyptic destruction of Sanctuary, and it’s going to bring fundamental changes to combat, classes, and loot.
Several Diablo 5 developers took the stage today at BlizzCon 2026 to talk about their vision for the game, noting that everything is still a work-in-progress and subject to change between now and the spring 2029 release window.
A lot of Diablo 5’s biggest changes feel like a response to both player reception of Diablo 4—specifically what it lacked compared to previous games and competitors, like Path of Exile—and the much darker setting, which Blizzard is “doubling down” on.
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The campaign begins several years after a golden age for Sanctuary, right as it falls into the hands of the big bad Diablo. Like Mephisto in Diablo 4, Diablo will be a full character as opposed to just a boss you fight at the end. Much of the story will involve restoring the western continent and Westmarch, the most iconic location in the series, from its ravaged state.
Here’s what I gleaned from the 30-minute panel:
Diablo 5 will go back to procedurally-generated dungeons and open-world regions that will change every time you return to them
Towns won’t exist; instead, you’ll have a caravan of NPCs you’ll meet throughout the story (one of your buddies will be a treasure goblin)
Sidequests will all come from the people in your caravan
The demon hunter and monk classes are returning
New classes will show up too, including the plague knight: a heavily-armored class that spreads disease around the battlefield
It will launch with more classes than every Diablo game has launched with combined
Items will have tiers, starting simple and growing in complexity as you progress
Belts and set items are coming back
Items will take up multiple inventory slots based on their type, like Diablo 2
The team is experimenting with items that require certain stat thresholds—which is also reminiscent of Diablo 2
Blizzard said we can expect to hear regular updates on the development of Diablo 5 starting next year, and emphasized that it will be changing things as it goes along based on player feedback.
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A Mac or PC can become slow because of low storage, excessive startup programs, corrupted system files, outdated software, malware, or aging hardware. If routine cleanup and troubleshooting do not restore performance, a fresh operating system installation may help by replacing damaged system files, removing software conflicts, and giving the computer a clean foundation.
At PC Geeks, we help Frisco residents determine whether a frustratingly slow computer needs a simple tune-up, hardware attention, or a fresh OS install. Instead of assuming every sluggish computer needs to be replaced, our technicians can evaluate the system and recommend a practical solution based on its condition. That customer-first approach is especially valuable when the computer contains important work documents, family photos, school files, or applications you depend on every day. For customers throughout Frisco, from established neighborhoods to the growing areas surrounding The Star and Frisco Square, PC Geeks provides local computer expertise with an emphasis on protecting data and getting devices working reliably again.
Can a Fresh Operating System Install Make a Slow Computer Faster?
A fresh Windows or macOS installation can significantly improve performance when the slowdown is caused by software problems. It replaces or repairs operating system components and can eliminate years of accumulated software conflicts, unnecessary applications, damaged settings, and other digital clutter.
Microsoft specifically lists limited storage, excessive startup apps, outdated software, and aging hardware among common reasons a Windows PC may perform slowly. Microsoft also provides Windows reinstallation and reset options as recovery tools when a computer is slow, freezing, crashing, or otherwise behaving unexpectedly.
The key is determining whether the operating system is actually the problem. A fresh installation cannot make a failing drive healthy or give an old computer more RAM, which is why diagnosis should come first.
How Do I Know If My Slow Computer Needs a Fresh OS Install?
Persistent performance problems that survive ordinary troubleshooting are a strong indication that an operating system reinstall may be worth considering.
Common warning signs include:
The computer takes unusually long to start.
Programs regularly freeze or crash.
Basic tasks have become noticeably slower.
Windows or macOS produces recurring system errors.
Updates repeatedly fail or cause problems.
The computer has accumulated years of unused programs and utilities.
Removing unnecessary startup programs does not noticeably improve performance.
Software problems return soon after you temporarily fix them.
For Windows 11 systems, Microsoft says reinstalling the current Windows version through Windows Update can repair system files and components while preserving apps, files, and settings. More extensive reset and clean-install options are also available when deeper problems exist.
Will Reinstalling Windows or macOS Delete My Files?
It depends on the installation method, so important data should be backed up before any major operating system work begins.
Microsoft’s Windows recovery options range from reinstalling Windows while retaining files, apps, and settings to performing a clean installation that removes everything. Microsoft’s “Reset this PC” feature can also reinstall Windows while either keeping personal files or removing them, depending on the option selected.
Apple similarly provides macOS Recovery, which can reinstall macOS without removing personal data. Apple still recommends maintaining backups, and its Mac support resources point users to Time Machine for backing up important files.
This is one reason professional OS installation can be valuable. The job is not simply clicking “reinstall.” A careful technician can assess the machine, determine what should be backed up, select the appropriate installation method, and verify the system afterward.
What Should You Try Before Reinstalling the Operating System?
A fresh OS install should usually come after simpler causes of slow performance have been investigated. If the underlying issue is something straightforward, you may not need a reinstall at all.
Before considering a fresh installation, check:
Available storage: A nearly full drive can hurt performance.
Startup applications: Too many programs launching automatically can slow startup and everyday use.
Operating system updates: Missing or problematic updates can contribute to instability.
Malware or unwanted software: Suspicious programs can consume system resources.
Hardware health: A failing storage drive or inadequate memory will not be fixed by reinstalling software.
Background applications: Programs constantly using processor, memory, disk, or network resources can make the whole computer feel sluggish.
Microsoft recommends troubleshooting slow Windows PCs by checking areas including updates, storage, startup apps, background activity, and hardware limitations. The company also notes that older PCs with outdated hardware may not improve significantly through software optimization alone.
That last point matters. If hardware is the bottleneck, reinstalling the OS may produce little improvement. A proper diagnosis helps avoid spending time on the wrong solution.
Why Have a Professional Reinstall Your Mac or PC Operating System?
Professional OS installation reduces the risk of lost data, missing drivers, incomplete setup, and misdiagnosing a hardware problem as a software problem.
A complete fresh-install service can involve much more than installing Windows or macOS. Depending on the computer, the process may include backing up important data, checking the storage device, installing the appropriate operating system version, applying updates, configuring drivers, restoring files, and verifying that everything works correctly.
On Windows PCs in particular, Microsoft notes that manufacturer-provided recovery images can include hardware-specific drivers and factory applications that generic Windows installation media may not contain.
For Mac computers, macOS Recovery also provides access to tools such as Disk Utility, which can be used to address storage-related issues as part of the recovery process.
PC Geeks can help Frisco customers distinguish between software slowdown and hardware trouble before deciding on a fresh install. That can save the frustration of wiping and rebuilding a system only to discover that the real problem was a deteriorating drive or another hardware component.
Slow Computer Help for Frisco Homes and Businesses
Reliable computers matter in a growing community where people depend on technology for remote work, school, entertainment, and running local businesses. The City of Frisco’s 2026 “At a Glance” report lists a population of 245,470 and 87,651 households, illustrating just how large the local community has become.
Whether you’re working from home, managing a small business, helping kids with schoolwork, or simply trying to use your computer without staring at a loading cursor, persistent slowness should not automatically mean buying a new machine.
A professional evaluation from PC Geeks can answer the more useful question: Is the computer slow because Windows or macOS needs a fresh start, or is something else causing the problem?
Frequently Asked Questions About Slow Macs and PCs
Does reinstalling the operating system make a computer run faster?
It can. Reinstalling the OS can improve speed when corrupted system files, software conflicts, unwanted programs, or accumulated software problems are responsible for the slowdown. It will not fix inadequate or failing hardware.
How often should you reinstall Windows or macOS?
There is no standard schedule. A healthy, well-maintained computer does not need routine OS reinstalls simply because a certain amount of time has passed. Reinstallation is most useful when persistent software or system problems cannot be resolved through less disruptive troubleshooting.
Is it better to reset Windows or do a clean install?
It depends on the problem and how much you need to preserve. Microsoft says “Reset this PC” can reinstall Windows while keeping or removing personal files, while a clean installation can remove files, applications, and settings for a more complete fresh start.
Should I replace my slow computer instead of reinstalling the OS?
Not necessarily. If the hardware is still capable and software problems are causing the slowdown, a fresh OS installation may extend the computer’s useful life. If the hardware is outdated or failing, repair, upgrades, or replacement may be the better investment.
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Welcome to Elderfield is a cozy horrorRPG where the abnormal is normal, the townsfolk are odd, the eldritch beings watch over you and the local news reports seem stranger by the day. Drag’n Wash
Everything in Elderfield is unsettling, from the haunting, horror manga-inspired, hand-drawn visuals to the dark, lofi soundscapes composed by Dated. Despite the strange creatures lurking just outside your home, those who wander into Elderfield rarely find a reason… or option, to leave. Customize your home and character, unravel daily mysteries, befriend the odd townsfolk (or even marry one!), go fishing, spend your afternoons mining and forage through the surrounding wilds… There’s lots to do in Elderfield!
Cultivate your land, harvest your crops, and stop the growth of unruly tentacles. Manage a variety of strange, otherworldly livestock, grow useful crops like corn, pumpkins, teeth or eyeballs and hope that beings from the woods don’t wander onto your farm. Choose your difficulty, how much suffering can you endure? For players seeking a peaceful life of harvest and discovery, cozy difficulty offers a more laid-back experience. For those who crave a challenge, the Old Gods are waiting. Elderfield features a deep, turn-based combat system where you must utilize gathered resources, strategic buffs and diverse equipment to survive encounters with ancient, Lovecraftian horrors.
Die, learn, farm, and forage… Then die again.
Full RPG life sim with relationships, customization, fishing and more
Hand drawn horror manga inspired artwork
Dark lofi soundtrack by Dated
Build your farm, manage animals, mine and forage to build resources
Play on cozy mode or test your skills and resource building with in depth turn based combat
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound card
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Whether you’re a Valheim veteran or playing for the first time, at some point you’re going to stop and ask “Is there any way to increase the size of my inventory? And finally, as of Valheim 1.0, the answer is yes, you can!
Inventory size in Valheim is famously small, with just eight hotbar slots and 24 inventory slots. Especially since worn armor takes up slots, your inventory is going to be full quickly and constantly, making it tough to haul back all the loot and resources you find in the world. At long last, there’s something you can do about it.
How to increase your inventory in Valheim
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Visit Haldor. The NPC merchant in the Black Forest now sells two inventory upgrades in exchange for coins, with each upgrade giving you an extra row in your inventory, meaning you can add a total of 16 extra slots.
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Here are the inventory expansions Haldor sells:
Wider pockets (+8 slots): 1000 coins
Deeper pockets (+8 slots): 2000 coins
How to find Haldor
If you’re new to Valheim, you may not have run into Haldor yet, and he can be hard to find. The vendor will only appear in the Black Forest biome, and there’s not many ways to find him besides just going out into the world and looking.
To find Haldor in a Black Forest biome, you’ll need to be at least 1,500 meters away from the center of the map. (There’s a console command, “pos”, that shows your coordinates and distance from the map’s center—to learn how to use it, please visit our page on how to use Valheim console commands.)
You can also try putting your Valheim world seed into a third-party utility like the Valheim World Generator, though it may not show Haldor’s location reliably until it’s been updated to support Valheim 1.0.
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When you get within a couple hundred meters of Haldor’s camp, a white bag icon will appear on your minimap.
As for the coins you can spend at Haldor’s camp, you can find them in chests, dungeons, and by killing monsters like trolls and fulings. You can also sell items like rubies, amber, and silver necklaces to Haldor in exchange for coins.
In a future world where humans and Revenants coexist… Due to the sudden appearance of the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have transformed into mindless monsters called Horrors. As a Revenant hunter, the player shall halt the world’s inevitable collapse by traveling to the past with a girl called Lou who possesses the power to manipulate time. An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time. Embark on a journey that spans both the present and the past as you search for clues to prevent the world’s destruction. Alter the fates of key Revenant characters you encounter in the past, while uncovering lost histories and the hiddentruths of the world. Wanderburg
Dive into adrenaline-fueledbattles where reading enemy moves and mastering your arsenal are key to survival. Unleash powerful skills, adapt on the fly, and conquer relentless foes in fights that deliver both intensity and triumph. Experience Code Vein II’s unique gameplay mechanic, where the player drains and acquires blood from enemies to unleash a variety of skills. With the series’ new build system, you can freely customizeweapons and skills to suit your own battle styles. Explore the world with trusted and powerful allies who can fight alongside you or enhance your abilities. Each partner brings unique abilities and deep connections that shape your journey.
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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K /AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc B570 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 70 GB available space Support the game developers by purchasing the game on Steam
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The Wardogs release date fast approaches, following its super popular beta last weekend before it enters early access. As our own FPS aficionado Morgan Park notes, it’s a “100-player milsim that’s inspired by Arma but plays like Battlefield,” and its formula of cash-earning, all-out warfare is definitely appealing to a cross-section of game-hungry shooter crowds. Here’s when you can expect to play the game in your timezone.
Wardogs release times for each region
The Wardogs release date is September 10 for most regions, though it’ll drop on September 11 in certain territories due to timezones and its simultaneous release. Here’s when you can expect to play (confirmed by Steam):
September 10
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West Coast US: 9 am PST
East Coast US: 12 pm EST
UK: 5 pm BST
Europe: 6 pm CEST
September 11
Australia: 2 am AEST
New Zealand: 4 am NZST
If you’re unsure whether you can run Wardogs, you can check its requirements on the Steam page.
Can you preload Wardogs?
At the time of writing this, just less than a day before release, there’s currently no preload available for Wardogs. This isn’t that unusual for an early access game, even if it is a popular one. Alas, there’s also been no official communication from the developer indicating that a preload is planned, so it looks like we might all be downloading that 50GB on day one.
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Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Pc Direct Download:
UNLEASH YOUR INNER WARRIORStar Wars Outlaws Use your Time Powers, combat, and platforming skills to perform deadly combos and defeat time-corrupted enemies and mythological creatures.
LOSE YOURSELF IN THE PRODIGIOUS MOUNT QAF Discover a cursed Persian-inspired world filled with larger-than-life landmarks and explore a variety of highly detailed biomes, each with their own identity, wonder, and danger.
LIVE AN EPIC ADVENTURE Immerse yourself in a Persian mythological fantasy through an intriguing and original story as you use your wits to solve puzzles, find hidden treasures, and complete quests to learn more about this corrupted place.
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SystemRequirements
Minimum Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit only)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 3.4 GHz, AMD Ryzen3 1200 3.1 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (2GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 30 GB available space
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The fidelity of Grand Theft Auto 6‘s world makes random violence look considerably less silly than it did when the characters had boxy claws for hands, but Rockstar isn’t stopping players from doing what they want in Vice City and its environs.
We know that because we’ve seen the GTA 6 leaker shoot up a nudist party, murder the residents of a homeless encampment, and beat a delivery driver to death—quite a contrast with the mission-focused gameplay in the official reveal.
A little devil icon in one of the leaked videos did lead us to wonder if GTA 6 would judge us for antisocial behavior, a la Red Dead Redemption 2’s Honor system, but the details that have come out since the reveal suggest that ‘Criminal Profiles’ aren’t quite like that.
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According to a preview from TGG on YouTube (embedded above), Rockstar doesn’t want to punish players for how they play, or create a situation where they have to grind their reputation up to a ‘better’ level in order to progress.
Here’s the short version of what TGG learned on his trip to Rockstar North:
There are four main Criminal Profile states: Professional, Aggressive, Violent, and Psycho
There’s also a fifth ‘shattered’ state where the meter cracks and can’t be changed; TGG got the impression that this is for players who clearly don’t want to engage with the system
You can turn off Criminal Profile notifications
Jason and Lucia can have different Criminal Profile states
Staying in the Professional state is about “restraint and control” and “not killing or injuring anyone unless you have to”
This all aligns with IGN’s learnings, but adds a few new specifics. What neither source came away with are specifics about how or how much Criminal Profiles will affect the story—will it lead to different endings, or just slightly change how NPCs interact with us?—but a comment from GTA 6 co-studio head Rob Nelson suggests that we will notice the effects of our actions.
Asked what he’s most proud of in GTA 6, Nelson told TGG that it’s “the way the whole thing works together.”
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“We’ve got a lot of very complicated systems working in an interconnected way,” said Nelson. “You can forget it’s a game that has been designed to try and work this way. I think it allows you to sort of roleplay as heavily or as lightly as you want to.
“The idea that you have a fair amount of choice now in terms of the way you can approach situations. You can still cause as much carnage as you can imagine. How does that make you feel if it has an impact on certain things? Do you still want to do it? Do you want to do it more? Do you want to do it less? Do you care at all? It’s up to you and what matters to you.”
Dungeon Settlers is a dark fantasy strategy game that combines colony simulation and dungeon crawling. As the leader of an expedition sent by the Guild, your mission is to explore, conquer, and destroy the dungeon which is the source of all calamities. To do so, you’ll need to build a settlement in the barren land and prepare your people for the dangers ahead. Halloween: The Game This is a ‘Hardcore Strategy’ game. Train your members strategically by considering their equipment, skills, and traits, then form a party of up to four. In real-time with pause tactical combat with no turn or round limits, analyze enemy traits and patterns to outmaneuver them and achieve victory. But remember once dead, there is no coming back…
Build a settlement in the desolate land, isolated by magical erosion. Design rooms freely by placing walls and doors to meet your members’ needs create bedrooms and dining areas, and set up a forge with anvils and smelters. Cultivate fields to grow crops. Manage your resources efficiently to survive, and produce rations and camping supplies for the next expedition. Unlock new buildings and equipment through research.
Each member has six major abilities and talents, along with dozens of combat and life-related stats. They also possess various traits based on race, background, and personality such as a curious Lizardman with a drifter’s past. Recruit promising candidates and help them grow through leveling. Equip them with powerful equipments and carefully build a four-member expedition party with synergisticskill trees such as sword/mace/bow/fire magic.
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SystemRequirements
Minimum Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0
Storage: 2 GB available space
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Given that Anthem and Mass Effect Andromeda were widely considered disappointments, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard had a divisive reception, there’s a certain amount of skepticism about the Mass Effect game BioWare is currently working on. Some have even suggested it might not come out at all.
Armando Troisi, a cinematic designer on the Mass Effect trilogy and lead cinematic designer on Mass Effect 2, thinks it’s all a bit much. “I think BioWare, when they break it down and do that singleplayer, interactive narrative-driven, deep combat, progression-driven game, really, there’s nobody that can touch them,” Troisi told FRVR. “It’s kind of like the [Master] Chief, it’s like going on a walkabout and finding themselves and coming back. I think BioWare can do it if we just leave them alone to do what they do best.”
Troisi said that when he was working at BioWare the studio knew what kind of game it was best at making, and that all they need is to get back to that. “The vision was always clear,” he said. “There was a BioWare formula and they were going to iterate on that formula and keep turning out best-in-class cinematic RPGs and that’s basically what the mandate was. And then they had to live through the live service era—which is still happening but is maybe not as prevalent—and we’re all beholden to companies and stakeholders and all the rest of that.”
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Anthem has become emblematic of the problems of live-service games, but Veilguard was also intended to be one until a pivot late in its development, and Andromeda is what Mass Effect looks like when development is led by the team responsible for Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer.
The upcoming Mass Effect game, Troisi said, still has “a lot of people” working on it who were responsible for the original games, “and they’re the OGs, you know? I don’t think there’s anything that I could tell them that they don’t know what to do.”
What they actually need, he suggested, is for people to “get out of the way” and let them get on with it. “I think that they can do it,” he said. “I’m rooting for them.”
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