The rumored developer of Fallout 3 and New Vegas remastered has denied involvement with the projects, but teased it at the same time with its wording.

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's AI background has thrust an old Microsoft patent into the spotlight. Its system would let assistants help you in-game.

Our Spring roundup is overflowing with indie games that are ready to sweep you off your feet.

Newly leaked information suggests Xbox and Bethesda's Starfield RPG is launching on PS5 in just a few weeks.

How many AA batteries does it take to run a PC? One YouTuber found out, and the result is a high-tension "speedrun" that I need to see more of.

Pentagon AI partnership sparks backlash, driving a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls and forcing OpenAI to amend some of the terms in the contract.

I hate to see anyone overpay for RAM. So what's the solution? This bundle with Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, B850 motherboard, AiO liquid cooler, and 16GB of DDR5-6000 RAM is now down to just $439 for a limited time

Capcom has revealed that 50% of its total game sales now come from PC, with the company expecting that share to increase. Resident Evil Requiem has already become the biggest Resident Evil launch on Steam.

What if I told you there's an app that can solve practically all of the audio issues usually experienced when connecting AirPods to a Windows PC? I only wish I'd started using the MagicPods app a lot sooner.

A leaked asset has seemingly confirmed that Microsoft is moving its Build developer conference out of May and into June, while also changing up its location.

March is off to a strong start for Game Pass subscribers, with major RPGs, day one releases, and returning favorites landing across Cloud, Console, and PC.

Hideo Kojima has lately been collaborating with fashion and hardware designers, and the latest product is a Limited Special Edition ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming PC. It's now available to buy, and I don't expect it to be available for very long.

Xbox Insiders can now test AI-powered highlight reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The NPU-exclusive feature is a hint at Microsoft's next-gen console strategy.

Minecraft’s PlayStation 3 source code has reportedly leaked online, revealing internal development files, scrapped features like Skylands terrain, early villager houses, and insight into how the console edition was optimized for 256MB of RAM.

A Florida woman has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and fined $50,000 for running a massive Microsoft license fraud scheme.

LibreOffice says Microsoft Office's "ribbon" UI shouldn't be treated as an ergonomic standard.

A furious user claims Microsoft automatically upgraded their PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without their consent.

While Apple floods the zone with iPhone 17e and iPad Air news, the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is stealing the show with a $600 discount and a rotating screen the iMac can't touch.

Microsoft briefly blocked the term “Microslop” in its official Copilot Discord server, leading to user backlash, filter workarounds, and a temporary lockdown. The incident highlights broader frustration around Windows AI and Copilot adoption.

According to a senior analyst at Gartner, the sub-$500 PC market will have completely disappeared by 2028 due to rising component costs. It's not exactly a surprise, but it is a dire warning to anyone who needs a new laptop.

CD PROJEKT RED's Cyberpunk 2077 is a hugely popular RPG, and a new tease from Microsoft and Xbox suggest it could come to Game Pass soon.

A new teaser from a game development studio suggests it's working on the upcoming Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters.

Blackout is coming back to Call of Duty with Black Ops Royale. But do you need to actually own Black Ops 7 to play it?

Activision has revealed Black Ops Royale for Call of Duty: Warzone, a mode inspired by Black Ops 4 BR set on the Avalon map.

Black Ops Royale is the new Blackout-inspired battle royale experience for Call of Duty: Warzone. But when can you drop in and play?

Razer’s new Laptop Sleeve 16" with Wireless Charging is a premium 3-in-1 accessory for gamers and creators. While it offers dual MagSafe-compatible charging zones and rugged protection, the $130 price tag and lack of an internal battery raise questions about its overall value. Here is everything you need to know about Razer's latest everyday carry essential.

Logitech's G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse hasn't left my desk for over 5 years, and sometimes it feels like its single AA battery lasts forever, too.

Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 with a 2K OLED display and AMD Ryzen AI 5 CPU is currently down to just $599 at Best Buy. It's such a good deal that it's set to expire tonight.

Microsoft's new "Copilot Tasks" feature is entering preview, and it might fix some of Copilot's most annoying feature gaps. Here's how it works.

Windows 11 worldwide market share has increased by more than 10% for the second month in a row, suggesting its growth has finally hit a tipping point.

Stop fighting a rigid Start menu. Reclaim your desktop with Start11 and save 25% using our exclusive Windows Central discount code.

Microsoft's gaming team had a big all-hands meeting last week, and the mood was emotional, but also energized and jubilant. Here's what outgoing CEO Phil Spencer and incoming CEO Asha Sharma had to say.

Xbox’s new CEO has moved quickly to hire two senior marketing leaders, including a Publishing and Lifecycle Marketing Leader and a Senior Product Marketing Manager for a major RPG franchise, potentially signalling a shift in Xbox’s marketing strategy.

Files app update improves context menus and bug fixes, making file management better for users.

California’s Digital Age Assurance Act requires all operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, to add age verification at account setup.

Microsoft could reportedly launch a $99 AI‑powered Microsoft 365 bundle, adding Copilot and Agent 365 features to boost productivity tools.

AMD's AI PRO 400 Series is Gorgon Point chips in a suit and tie and repackaged for the enterprise audience, with some of the best x86-64 NPUs I've seen.

Lenovo keeps improving its flagship convertible without losing the charm that made it a Windows Central favorite.

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Lenovo is kicking the 2-in-1 Windows tablet form factor into life with its new ThinkPad X13 detachable PC.

Lenovo's AI super agent, named Qira, is expected to make its debut on Lenovo PCs in the coming weeks. Will it be a big hit immediately, or will it take time to reach users?

What happens when you take a Legion Go gaming handheld and mix it with a folding display and a 2-in-1 laptop? You get a Legion Go Fold concept device that I can only hope eventually comes to market.

Lenovo's ThinkBook Modular concept PC is a new take on a dual-screen laptop with a removable display, removable keyboard, and replaceable ports.

These are the steps to use Sophia Script for Windows 11 to debloat, tweak privacy, and automate advanced system optimizations safely.

The movement to leave Discord has never been stronger after its recent age verification and monitoring controversies. After spending the weekend testing out some top alternatives, I've realized that a change is a lot easier said than done.

Windows 11’s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration. See how Microsoft’s latest UI fails, our 5 fixes, and an exclusive 25% off deal on Start11.

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 Blackley’s “sunsetted” comments, and defends Phil Spencer’s legacy.

Windows 11 February 2026 Insider builds bring File Explorer tweaks, Cross-Device Resume, Hello ESS upgrades, and various Settings changes.

Logitech's new gaming mouse is the world's first to include haptics in place of a physical click system for the right and left click buttons, and it makes me wish more mice had this.

After Anthropic refused flat out to agree to apply Claude AI to autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of American citizens, OpenAI jumps right into bed with the United States Department of War.

Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.

Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.

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 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.

Comments from NateTheHate, Jason Schreier, and Jez Corden suggest Sony may be rethinking its approach to PC releases.

Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go‑ahead.

Microsoft is expanding its Cloud PC portfolio with new dedicated hardware from ASUS and Dell, bringing Windows 365 devices to 58 countries.

Reddit reacts to the new Windows 11 Start menu, calling it too big, too automated, and lacking customization options.

I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I’ve found, and it’s $20 off with no monthly fees.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that entries are open for the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night contests. Here are the details of how you can join these contests and potentially win huge cash prizes

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 don’t let puny defenses stop you on your path to victory.

Valve's Steam Deck handheld is facing shortages triggered by a component crisis, leaving its upcoming Steam Machine PC in an ominous position on pricing.

Microsoft is retiring the Teams Designer bot and banners, consolidating creative features under Copilot for a unified AI experience.

The Dell 14 Premium is $820 off, offering 32GB of RAM and a 3.2K OLED display. It's an XPS 14 in everything but name and a better value than the newer base models.

Firefox version 148 adds an AI "killswitch" to remove artificial intelligence implementations from affecting your browsing experience.

Best Buy is offering gamers a chance to own one of the greatest gaming headsets we've ever covered, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, with a generous 24% discount.

Windows Central readers are divided over Asha Sharma’s “return to Xbox” 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.

In the face of all the turmoil, Asha Sharma recently met with none other than Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson.

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.

Ed Fries, Microsoft's former game publishing VP, says it's okay that the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have gaming experience. Here's why.

The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 just dropped by $250, giving you launch‑day hardware without the usual launch‑day premium price.

Months after the launch of EA's skate., its development team is laying workers off as it goes through the process of "transforming as a studio."

Capcom's latest horror title Resident Evil Requiem is upon us. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more.

The February Xbox Update introduces 1440p cloud streaming on Xbox consoles, new controller navigation sounds in the Xbox PC app, improved storage and shader features for Xbox Ally, and more.

Capcom's latest Resident Evil installment, Resident Evil Requiem, is finally upon us. But does it live up to the hype? Here's what reviewers think.

Gaming laptops keep getting more expensive, which is exactly why I'm always happy highlighting big sales like Dell's Tech Days event. If you want an Alienware laptop, this is your chance to save big.

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.

Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.

Microsoft Outlook displayed an advert promoting the sale of Dota 2 and other gaming accounts for up to $1,000, despite Steam’s Subscriber Agreement prohibiting account transfers. The incident raises concerns about automated ad review systems and platform responsibility.

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.

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.

Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.

Billet Labs has unleashed their latest custom PC build on the world, and I can't get over the fact that someone turned an ancient cast-iron radiator into a working, high-end gaming PC.

NVIDIA job listings show the company hiring for Vulkan performance and Linux graphics roles, signaling growing interest in Linux gaming as Proton and SteamOS continue to mature.

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.

Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi location tracking feature is raising privacy concerns, with users debating whether it’s useful or simply invasive.

A new report by AdGuard suggests that YouTube has stopped showing comments and video descriptions to some users with ad blockers installed on their devices.

Mandatory age verification under the UK’s Online Safety Act is now live on Xbox, with players reporting forced mid-game removals, failed checks, and restricted access to chat and Discord.

The Elder Scrolls Online is set to receive Xbox Play Anywhere support later this year, allowing Xbox players to access their console progress on PC via Xbox servers.

New data from Alinea Analytics reveals that Xbox Game Pass added over 500,000 players each to Star Wars Outlaws, Space Marine 2, and Death Stranding, highlighting the service’s impact on player engagement.

"If your printer works today, it will continue to work" Microsoft says as it issues correction around plans to end support for legacy printer drivers.

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

In an exclusive interview, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reassures fans that console remains the foundation of Xbox’s future strategy and hardware investment.

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.

With Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox head Phil Spencer retiring and Asha Sharma taking his place, she took to social media to celebrate Spencer's legacy.

Windows 11 Snap Assist and Drag Tray flyouts can disrupt multitasking. Here’s why they feel unnecessary and how to disable them on your computer.

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.

After weeks of intense backlash, Discord has announced it's delaying the rollout of its global age verification requirements until later in 2026.

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.

How would you revive Xbox's Killer Instinct fighting game franchise? Ed Boon, the creator of Mortal Kombat, wants to hear your opinion on the matter.

Blizzard has announced Overwatch Rush, a new top down hero shooter built specifically for mobile. Here is everything revealed so far, including heroes, gameplay details, and platform hints.

Sometimes the simplest Xbox controllers are the best for enjoying games, and the standard Xbox Series X|S controller is one such accessory now that it's on sale for a big 34% discount.

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 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.