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Yesterday โ€” 28 February 2026Latest from Windows Central

Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore publicly shuts down Xbox coโ€‘founderโ€™s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, basically calling the 'gamer CEO' argument nonsense

28 February 2026 at 19:58
Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore has shared his thoughts on new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in a lengthy GamesBeat interview. Moore draws parallels to his own outsider journey, pushes back on Seamus Blackleyโ€™s โ€œsunsettedโ€ comments, and defends Phil Spencerโ€™s legacy.

Before yesterdayLatest from Windows Central

This excellent third-party Windows 11 app finally addresses multi-monitor PC pain points โ€” Microsoft, please take notes

A Redditor recently developed a free Windows app called Monarch, designed to disable monitors on Windows 11 "without unplugging cables or digging through Windows display settings every time."

ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows โ€” is the Z1 Extreme chip safe, or is AMD just doing enough to keep the lights on?

27 February 2026 at 16:16
ASUS has released a new AMD graphics driver for the ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, version 32.0.22029.13001. While the update appears to be a minor revision, it confirms that ASUS is still maintaining the handheld amid concerns about broader Z1 Extreme driver support.

Lead an undead horde in 'Countless Army' โ€” a reverse tower defense game now on Xbox

Countless Army, the indie gem from Dos Estrellas has finally launched on Xbox and it is inviting players to tackle the other side of the tower defense genre. Send hordes of undead minions to topple towers and donโ€™t let puny defenses stop you on your path to victory.

Are exclusives back? Windows Central readers react to the new Xbox CEO's strategy โ€” "It might just be too late"

26 February 2026 at 16:34
Windows Central readers are divided over Asha Sharmaโ€™s โ€œreturn to Xboxโ€ comments, with debate centered on exclusives, multiplatform strategy, and the future of Xbox hardware. While some want a renewed focus on console-only titles, others believe it may be too late to reverse course.

Our favorite Microsoft Surface Pro and Laptop get a rare UK-only discount starting at ยฃ599 โ€” distracting us from the weather

26 February 2026 at 15:00
Amazon has revealed UK-only discounts on multiple configurations for the Microsoft Surface 7 and Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch laptops, and we've rounded up all the best deals in one place.

Windows Central readers react to former Xbox President's rushed exit โ€” Is Sarah Bond being scapegoated, or was her strategy actually a failure?

Xbox has undergone some major changes in the past week, and that includes the exit of former Xbox President Sarah Bond. Was it a necessary move, or is Bond being scapegoated? Here's what our readers are saying.

Outlookโ€™s latest ad fail: promoting Steam account resales that Steam bans outright

25 February 2026 at 19:06
Microsoft Outlook displayed an advert promoting the sale of Dota 2 and other gaming accounts for up to $1,000, despite Steamโ€™s Subscriber Agreement prohibiting account transfers. The incident raises concerns about automated ad review systems and platform responsibility.

Resident Evil Requiem (Xbox, PC) Review โ€” An epic showcase of Resident Evil's best action and survival horror traditions

Resident Evil Requiem is another fantastic entry in the industry's most legendary horror franchise. Sometimes the split protagonist experience can feel a little disjointed, but the dizzying highs are so plentiful you might not even notice.

This Alienware desktop brings salvation for RAM-starved PC gamers with an RTX 5060 Ti rig that's cheaper than buying the parts yourself โ€” which feels illegal, but it isn't

25 February 2026 at 18:47
Dell has started offering discount deals on several gaming laptops and desktops. One of the lucky PC rigs getting the price slash treatment is several configurations for the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, with the cheapest one being under $1,300.

Microsoft 365 now watermarks your AI content โ€” because nothing says โ€œfunโ€ like metadata tracking

25 February 2026 at 18:02
Microsoft has introduced a new AI watermark policy for Microsoft 365, allowing administrators to enable audio watermarking now, with video support arriving in March 2026. Even when disabled, AI-generated content will still include metadata indicating Copilot involvement.

Exclusive: Talking to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty โ€” "This team has brought it back before, and I'm here to help us do it again."

As former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer prepares to exit, we caught up with incoming CEO Asha Sharma and newly promoted CCO Matt Booty to learn about what the future holds for Microsoft's gaming operation.

This Razer Xbox headset stomps out the competition in terms of sound and comfort quality โ€” for just $100, you'll never get ambushed in Overwatch again

25 February 2026 at 02:09
We have discovered a monumental 50% discount for the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for Xbox, a gaming headset from 2024 that holds today for its superb audio quality, comfortable design, and all-day battery life.

Microsoft just released an actually good Windows 11 update โ€” with system performance improvements, better wake from sleep, and more

The Windows 11 non-security feature preview update for February just landed, and it's the first Windows update in a long while that includes a number of actually good changes. Here's what you need to know.

A cultโ€‘classic studio just came back from the dead โ€” and it might revive one of gamingโ€™s wildest openโ€‘world experiments: Prototype

24 February 2026 at 21:12
Radical Entertainment has resurfaced as New Radical Games, led by former studio heads, prompting fresh speculation that Prototype could return. A recent Steam update has only added to fan excitement.

Windows 11 discovers MIDI 2.0 in 2026, musicians politely pretend to be surprised โ€” though we get improvements to MIDI 1.0

24 February 2026 at 20:59
Windows 11 now supports MIDI 2.0 alongside enhancements to MIDI 1.0, introducing two-way communication, improved precision, multi-client support, and better compatibility for music creators.

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