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Vague Patch Notes: The ‘eternal now’ era of MMORPGs

So there was a fun meme that was going around about four years ago in which an image of Final Fantasy IV was posted as “what people think Final Fantasy looked like 20 years ago,” followed by a picture of Final Fantasy X as “what Final Fantasy actually looked like 20 years ago.” Of course, now it’s […]
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You can now buy Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs for $79.95

Microsoft is now selling its Windows XP-themed Crocs. After initially revealing them as a sweepstakes item on Instagram earlier this month, anyone can now purchase the limited edition Crocs for $79.95 at Microsoft’s online company store.

The Crocs feature the iconic blue sky and clouds from the Windows XP wallpaper, with a green sole to mimic the grass. They also include a six-pack of Microsoft Jibbitz, with nostalgic options like the original MSN logo, the Internet Explorer icon, Clippy, and a mouse pointer. Microsoft is also bundling a Windows XP-themed drawstring backpack in the $79.95 purchase.

We first got a glimpse at the Windows XP Crocs in August, when Microsoft started selling them to employees ahead of today’s public launch. Microsoft told us in August that its Windows XP Crocs aren’t an official partnership with Crocs, and that they’re being released as “a fun, limited-run celebration” of Microsoft’s 50th anniversary.

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