Ahead of STALKER 2's upcoming Cost of Hope DLC, dev GSC Game World is releasing a free Sealed Truth content update for the open-world survival shooter.

Microsoft MVP Lance McCarthy highlights how easy it actually is to add AI to an app using Microsoft's Windows AI APIs during development. I want to see more of this type of AI and less of the unecessary bloat that's giving it a bad name.

Windows 11 is moving in the right direction, but its progress will continue to be hindered unless the rest of Microsoft gets on board.

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4 are both being played at the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium tournament, with the finale set for today at the Royal Albert Hall. It's been a crazy weekend of Age gameplay, and I nearly missed the announcement for a new Age 4 DLC.

I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.

Discover the 7 best Windhawk mods to customize Windows 11, from Taskbar tweaks to Start menu styling and classic features restoration.

Your AI PC's Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a useful piece of hardware, but are you making the most out of it? I dug up 7 apps that make good use of the NPU; which ones are you using?

Crimson Desert’s 4K output mode launched first on PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X initially left out. Pearl Abyss declined to comment on the delay, though Xbox has now received a fixed 4K output option.

State of Decay 3 looks set to be something of a sleeper hit. Microsoft's Undead Labs has finally broken cover with the announce of its Alpha Test phase, and has now put up an exclusive interview.

Microsoft is expected to roll out the Windows 11 April 2026 update with new features, better performance, and usability improvements across the system.

A new report claims Halo Campaign Evolved is now content complete and fully playable, while also revealing expanded customization options including armor and weapon skins.

Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel has alleged misconduct, harassment, and internal failures at Microsoft, detailing claims involving HR practices, retaliation, and studio mismanagement.

If you've ever wanted to relive the days of Xbox 360 voice chat messaging, you now can thanks to an awesome new fan-made site that recreates it.

An ex-Fallout and Skyrim developer says Bethesda's Todd Howard might not be getting the best feedback from his teams, as they're "afraid to say no to Todd."

Six years after it was announced, Xbox's State of Decay 3 will finally be playable soon as Undead Labs prepares to kick off alpha playtests this year.

Boxroom is an upcoming Steam game that transforms your digital library into a customizable physical-style collection room, letting players display and interact with their games.

CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski recently discussed the impact of Xbox Game Pass, explaining how it helps bring The Witcher 3 to a new generation of players while extending the game’s lifecycle.

The Xbox Ally is currently one of the most affordable ways to play Xbox PC games on the go, with an above-average display and additional gameplay-enhancing features, all for 17% off.

In space, no one can hear you scream ... at Microsoft Outlook (New). Microsoft's weird decision to split Outlook into two separate apps creates issues for the Atemis II NASA mission to the Moon, live on camera.

A new Blizzard job listing describes "an upcoming AAA open-world shooter," which has everyone hoping it's working on a new StarCraft FPS after all.

If you’re looking for an addictive gambling-like with roguelike gameplay inspired by games like Balatro, Dice a Million is for you. Roll the dice, rack up as much as score as you can, and answer the mystery phone calls in this solo-developed indie available now on PC Game Pass.

SPOILERS: World of Warcraft's latest expansion is already proving controversial for re-treading some of the game's most hated lore. But is Blizzard trying to fix it, or will they end up making it worse?

After 36 years of leading Call of Duty developer Raven Software, studio head Brian Raffel is leaving the company to "step into a well-earned retirement."

Even a multi-billion-dollar rocket can't escape Microsoft's buggy Outlook apps. Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reported two broken versions of Outlook on his Surface Pro.

HP's first laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X2 SoC is now available to buy, and it should be the right choice for anyone who wants an ultra-thin, ultra-light PC with outstanding performance and efficiency.

The HP Omen MAX 16" configuration with an RTX 5070 graphics card, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and more is now on sale at a whopping 32% discount.

Microsoft has unveiled a host of in-house AI models, including MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2, which will be available via Microsoft Foundry.

Microsoft has revived Xbox FanFest for the Xbox June Showcase 2026, but it's going even further than usual this time.

Steam just released its March hardware and software survey, and it's clear that the PC gaming market is going through a massive flux as inflated prices force buyers into new (and old) areas.

The Dell 14 Plus was already a top pick for value. Now, massive discounts bring this reliable laptop down to just $699.

A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it.

AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

The Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, a top-of-the-line PC built for 1440p gaming, is currently enjoying a 23% discount as part of Dell's Spring Sales event.

Dell's Spring Sale is underway, and it's brought a 22% discount to one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops with an RTX 5060 GPU and 32GB of RAM, the Alienware 16X Aurora.

Memory deals are more important than ever with the current RAM pricing surges, and Woot! is currently home to today's best deal. It expires tonight (if not sooner), so don't hold out too long.

Minecraft’s latest Bedrock Edition preview shows off sulfur caves, springs, and new blocks for Bedrock Edition, while Java Edition players can try the Herdcraft April Fools snapshot that reimagines inventory entirely.

Testing Speechify’s new Windows app proves voice typing is faster than a keyboard, though AI quirks and a $29 monthly fee remain significant hurdles.

Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.

Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.

Nintendo’s legal crusade against Palworld just hit a massive roadblock in the United States. Following a rare, high-level review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent examiner has issued a "non-final" rejection of all 26 claims in Nintendo’s controversial "summon and fight" patent.

The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.

Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.

The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.

Fallout Season 2 has reached 83 million viewers within its first 13 weeks, making it one of Prime Video’s biggest returning shows and highlighting strong demand for the franchise.

The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

Storage prices keep rising, and it's getting ever more difficult to find affordable SSDs for PCs and laptops. That changes with this 1TB Kingston NV3 SSD, nearly 50% off for one day only.

Amazon is hosting a special 25% discount for the vaunted WD_Black SN770M SSD in honor of World Backup Day, allowing portable gamers to upgrade their handheld console's storage size for less.

Windows 11 Insider builds for late March add Administrator Protection, NPU insights, shared audio upgrades, and accessibility features.

Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the legacy Remote Desktop client, forcing users into the "Windows App" as the March 27 support deadline passes.

Hundreds of new indie games have sprung up on Xbox this month, so Windows Central is highlighting a few that caught our attention this March.

Halo Studios confirms that Halo Campaign Evolved will not include a shop, despite introducing skins through a Fanta promotion.

I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.

Newegg is offering a 3% promo code for $25 Xbox Gift Cards. With this voucher, you will be able to shave off $25 off Xbox games or Xbox Game Pass subscription fees for 3% less.

The SDSQXH9-1T00-GZ6MA model of the SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSD UHS-I Card is one of the best ways to upgrade your Xbox Ally/Xbox Ally X's storage size, and it's now on sale for a 41% discount thanks to World Backup Day.

Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

Xbox has officially unveiled its 25th anniversary partnership with Fanta, offering themed in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Forza Horizon 6, alongside prize giveaways and live event experiences.

A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.