<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/feeds.xml Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:51:22 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "We're doing everything we can": Price hikes at the world's largest chipmaker seem inevitable, and the fallout will be felt everywhere ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/tsmc-price-hikes-fallout 3RSnixKEwMNBoNUG5NMdCK Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:51:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Our business isn't particularly healthy": Xbox CEO thinks exclusives can help turn things around ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/our-business-isnt-particularly-healthy-xbox-thinks-exclusives-can-help-turn-things-around cwPGVr85jKS62yAxzFsPeU Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:52:51 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:58:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went to the Xbox Showcase, met with Xbox execs, fans, and developers — Something HAS changed ... but for how long? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-went-to-the-xbox-showcase-met-with-xbox-execs-fans-and-developers-something-has-changed QG3a8zyADvnqfvFrgaDffC Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:11:38 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:13:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Play your PC games — have backward compatibility": Xbox doubles down on Project Helix's core vision amid uncertainty ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-doubles-down-on-project-helixs-core-vision-amid-uncertainty UvkgPg9QDAqymhDdchXrEN Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:59:42 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:01:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We'll be doing more this summer": Xbox hints at radically different Game Pass and console plans, and I'm curious where this leads ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-hints-at-radically-different-game-pass-and-console-plans pJi7ffzPynWDaG7eQjvua3 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:40:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ NASCAR 26 from iRacing is "well into development" while the IndyCar game is "progressing very nicely" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/nascar-26-from-iracing-is-well-into-development-while-the-indycar-game-is-progressing-very-nicely roq3UoHGRgNxfQiCcrb8wU Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:24:26 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:52:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Destiny 2 fans broke Steam server tracking while saying goodbye on PC, surpassing Marathon's peak player count in minutes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/destiny-2-fans-broke-steam-server-tracking-while-saying-goodbye 5eidSRq3jDJWrTBdudcmY7 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:16:32 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:17:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Scammers have adapted": Valve confirms that physical Steam Gift Cards are dead. Once the current stocks are sold through, they're done. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/scammers-have-adapted-valve-confirms-that-physical-steam-gift-cards-are-dead NgQeWfBq73L4Pv2AQoEJcZ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:25:31 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:32:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft AI chief backtracks on job loss fears — while Satya Nadella pushes for AI agents to be treated like employees ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-ai-chief-backtracks-on-job-loss-fears eAFULBTgGuvjDV5zgwbZGY Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:16:49 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:18:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox fans rally against Shift Up for 'Stellar Blade' — which is now exclusively NOT on Xbox Series X|S ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-fans-rally-against-shift-up-for-stellar-blade-which-is-now-exclusively-not-on-xbox-series-x-s AdeqhSprs3hSiRbTJ4w89i Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:38:18 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:47:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest Nintendo Direct had insane reveals for Nintendo fans — but it also revealed some exciting new games coming soon to Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-latest-nintendo-direct-had-insane-reveals-for-nintendo-fans-but-it-also-revealed-some-exciting-new-games-coming-soon-to-xbox-and-pc MjUeFG3SQAFZyjCKaP57dM Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:36:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Couch co-op is back": Halo and Gears are bringing split-screen back, and I couldn't be happier ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-and-gears-are-reviving-split-screen-co-op-and-its-exactly-what-xbox-needed 4fMVwMmRovDoaG68rTLHh9 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:31:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took a look at Windows 11’s new eye‑strain reduction feature called 'Screen tint' — here’s how it works ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-is-getting-another-feature-to-help-reduce-eye-strain-and-improve-viewing-comfort WYQesNAKMJ7c3B4y2hugmV Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:57:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Let us cook.": Xbox's Blade may be alive after all as Arkane puts cancellation rumors to bed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/let-us-cook-xboxs-blade-may-be-alive-after-all-as-arkane-puts-cancellation-rumors-to-bed q5nWMYt36NrxurXKEwsynL Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:34:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 features the Surface Laptop needs to borrow from the Surface Laptop Ultra ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/3-features-the-surface-laptop-needs-to-borrow-from-the-surface-laptop-ultra 9KzhKePRCtebVmqg6Z66RB Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:26:36 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs. MacBook Neo: The XPS wins in more categories than you’d expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-vs-macbook-neo Uk2cGkiyPFqcPUnHCfCJhn Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:04:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We're rethinking everything": Rising costs force Xbox to reconsider future hardware as current consoles are "outstripping supply" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rising-costs-force-xbox-to-reconsider-project-helix-consoles-are-outstripping-supply YnWSco9W7AfSdYyp4uuZUE Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:53 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:54:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox admits some exclusives will sell fewer units but promises a steady pipeline of games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-certain-exclusives-will-sell-fewer-units-promises-a-reliable-pipeline FYNB2ADW6HscrawsvxufWC Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:25:37 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:08:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox executive says Game Pass "lost millions of subscribers" as a direct impact of the brand's egregious price hikes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-executive-game-pass-lost-millions-of-subscribers-impact-of-price-hikes NSfCqXv99aBKiQz73CEidU Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:13:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ LibreOffice slams Euro-Office as "a freeware clone" of Microsoft Office — riding on digital sovereignty ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-office/libreoffice-slams-euro-office-as-a-freeware-clone-of-microsoft-office aNM7qyPcZSsvFbH5CqRG9L Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:46:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is usually blamed for every PC bug, but Dell and HP's latest Windows 11 BSOD reboot fiascos are all on them. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-blamed-but-dell-and-hp-reboot-fiascos-are-on-them u4ZHTkYPgZPLsgWPy64pZS Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:24:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox settled its exclusivity plans ahead of Gears E‑Day’s reveal — here’s the timeline ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-console-exclusivity-decision-gears-of-war-e-day-made-a-month-in-advance HMZ34JUqm5DGAusi69uLpd Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:57:01 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft launches new Windows 11 Beta channel for next-gen Arm PCs powered by Snapdragon X2 and RTX Spark chips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-launches-new-windows-11-beta-channel-for-next-gen-arm-pcs-powered-by-snapdragon-x2-and-rtx-spark-chips xXM33DPzFBRhRbJgiCSZ55 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:59:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Build ignored the most barren part of Windows 11, and it's one only third-party developers can fix ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-build-ignored-the-most-barren-part-of-windows-11-and-its-one-only-third-party-developers-can-fix K4RDYx48ZMr2ch8Bxsu3KP Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:22:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Warhammer 40,000’s Total War debut looks chaotic enough to win over newcomers like me ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/warhammer-40-000s-total-war-debut-looks-chaotic-enough-to-win-over-newcomers-like-me qvjuKCPYP73x6PWgZ3Q9pZ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:20:25 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:21:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ "These decisions are never easy": Ninja Theory cancels Project Mara to focus on new game Senua ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/these-decisions-are-never-easy-ninja-theory-cancels-project-mara-to-focus-on-new-game-senua tEvNcA9KYxoCpY3CBhJZPH Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:40:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox reveals new Halo: Campaign Evolved trailer fully captured on PS5 Pro and was reportedly meant to be at Sony's State of Play ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/xbox-reveals-new-halo-campaign-evolved-trailer-fully-captured-on-ps5-pro-and-was-reportedly-meant-to-be-at-sonys-state-of-play tiXAv88PZeYyogooo3JtHD Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:13:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Satya Nadella says AI agents deserve real "identities" — after another Microsoft CEO said the tech would take white-collar jobs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/satya-nadella-ai-agents-deserve-real-identities 8FGrzPgmXpyVyGUhQEjheY Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:54:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Exactly what you want in a mobile device": I gamed on the new Intel Arc G3 handhelds from Acer and MSI — here's what to expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-arc-g3-atlas-8-claw-8-ex-ai-hands-on-computex 8RLj8hTntZ6nPsxPYxeSHa Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:03:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It's top of mind and being worked on" Xbox confirms anti-scalping methods will be in place ahead of the Xbox Series X25 preorder ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/its-top-of-mind-and-being-worked-on-xbox-confirms-anti-scalping-methods-will-be-in-place-ahead-of-the-xbox-series-x25-preorder x5LzGvvvNf2yACtfp6wywA Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:54:02 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:44:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 biggest Microsoft Build announcements: How they'll reshape Windows 11 and set up the next generation of AI devices ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/6-biggest-microsoft-build-announcements-how-theyll-reshape-windows-11-and-set-up-the-next-generation-of-ai-devices GpBybSgRHaF96g76fE6bYB Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:13:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'd never thought one of my favorite underrated Xbox Soulslikes would get a sequel, but I'm glad Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember proved me wrong ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/id-never-thought-one-of-my-favorite-underrated-xbox-soulslikes-would-get-a-sequel-but-im-glad-wo-long-2-wings-of-ember-proved-me-wrong dTg44jondyxESho2XTQz26 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:02:07 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:53:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Campaign Evolved hits No. 5 on Steam's best-sellers chart as scalpers list collector's edition for hundreds on eBay ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-campaign-evolved-hits-no-5-on-steams-best-sellers-chart-as-scalpers-list-collectors-edition-for-hundreds-on-ebay RVKhTqSXkHnYydBJLfjHQZ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:58:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Satya Nadella says Microsoft's revamped AI data centers need as little water for cooling as "what a single restaurant would use" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/satya-nadella-microsofts-ai-data-center-water-cooling-a-single-restaurant D4DBEq2RFMDy9nypXbRXUe Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:56:48 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:57:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the best mini PCs we tested for work and gaming drops to a bargain price with a promo code before Amazon Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/one-of-the-best-mini-pcs-drops-with-promo-code-before-prime-day nMWtbUJ6gu36NA3JqhnWXa Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:46:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gears of War: E-Day Direct showcases everything to be excited for with the upcoming Xbox exclusive ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/gears-of-war-e-day-direct-everything-to-be-excited-for gshkWp9oqEi3nYrTM3cAA8 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is getting a very American update on the 4th of July ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-is-getting-a-very-american-update-on-the-4th-of-july 5KnPq3gn5tEsDe4he9pUYK Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:13:27 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:13:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Persona 6 is finally happening after a decade of waiting, and it’s been confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass with Xbox Play Anywhere support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-6-is-finally-happening-after-a-decade-of-waiting-and-its-been-confirmed-for-xbox-series-x-s-xbox-game-pass-with-xbox-play-anywhere-support risJAuPU6yi8LHYHaQCvHd Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:35:51 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:37:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ State of Decay 3 finally has something to show us with gameplay reveal and a release window — oh, and it's going to be on PS5, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/state-of-decay-3-finally-has-something-to-show-us-with-gameplay-reveal-and-a-release-window-oh-and-its-going-to-be-on-ps5-too CgewyerAAzWGPZefBxSpfc Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:28:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This is not Hellblade 3" — Ninja Theory reveals new game Senua at the XBOX Showcase ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-is-not-hellblade-3-ninja-theory-reveal-new-game-senua ghxGN2eGvE3TkqyXPxhgdH Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:17:22 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:50:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Persona 4 Revival's full gameplay trailer is finally here, and it's brought with it a release date and snippets of its amazing new graphics and gameplay ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-4-revivals-full-gameplay-trailer-is-finally-here-and-its-brought-with-it-a-release-date-and-snippets-of-its-amazing-new-graphics-and-gameplay ZTEujXVK9GSKqYSkwzYVQF Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:15:48 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:34:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The world needs more joy," Toys for Bob FINALLY unveils 'Spyro: A Realm Beyond' at the Xbox Showcase, and spoke with us about reigniting the family mascot genre ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/toys-for-bob-finally-unveils-spyro-a-realm-beyond-at-the-xbox-showcase DEuDGM6tSKcn8H2xYwuTGL Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:01:27 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:51:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meet the "Xbox Series X25": An anniversary edition translucent green console — fans attending the Showcase get it for FREE ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-just-made-the-console-everyone-wants-and-its-for-the-25th-anniversary-meet-the-xbox-series-x25 dcCZNFjyesikfZursx2kFR Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:58:03 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:02:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ This The Elder Scrolls Online story is getting new content 10 years later in Season 1 — the MMO gets a slick new trailer at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-the-elder-scrolls-online-story-is-getting-new-content-10-years-later-in-season-1 NH77KpfZUimubuQJoEAfaG Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:49:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fallout 76's new action-packed Infestations update looks like chaotic fun for the Xbox RPG — and right now, you get a free week of Fallout 1st and daily rewards ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fallout-76s-new-action-packed-infestations-update-looks-like-chaotic-fun-for-the-xbox-rpg Xj6p7umJoKCqewCjJdU4Ta Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:35:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox console exclusives are back! — Gears of War: E-Day won't be on PS5 AT ALL ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-console-exclusives-are-back-gears-of-war-e-day-wont-be-on-ps5-at-all n49c3VeDqC4XZuevhcfCuT Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:35:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ XBOX shows off darkest Fable trailer yet and finally revealed its new release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fable-showed-off-darkest-trailer-yet-and-finally-revealed-new-release-date SQZm56HuX7CmPE7stKQxA Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:33:27 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:56:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War: E-Day Direct — Xbox Game Pass, PC, Play Anywhere, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everything-announced-at-xbox-games-showcase-2026-and-gears-of-war-e-day-direct 7uzfB2HgGsaLvsH4ek2XYe Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:55:16 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:10:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Godzilla isn't scared of GTA 6 — The King of the Monsters is coming back to Xbox and PC at a time nobody else wants to release a game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/godzilla-isnt-scared-of-gta-6-the-king-of-the-monsters-is-coming-back-to-xbox-and-pc-at-a-time-nobody-else-wants-to-release-a-game txpYcQLssaAFP8vjhTZ4q9 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:06:18 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:13:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ RuneScape: Dragonwilds is coming to Xbox and it’s bringing one of the platform’s best features with it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/runescape-dragonwilds-is-coming-to-xbox-and-its-bringing-one-of-the-platforms-best-features-with-it 9ZeShoishPPaGzLZdwUNag Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:01:54 +0000