It might be the in thing to rip on Call of Duty on the internet, but they're cooking with Black Ops 7. The most recent content is some of the best in a long time.
Reports have shown that the Xbox Ally X is now $200 more expensive in Japan, which could potentially lead to price hikes in the rest of the world. In contrast, the Xbox Ally hasn't changed prices yet and is still enjoying its 18% discount from January, taking its price below $490.
Microsoft has revealed the next batch of Xbox games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass for the second half of February 2026. Among the new additions are Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and more.
For veteran gamers who have been at it for decades, this week's new content for Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 feels like time travel. Kudos to Microsoft for preserving these games the right way.
I decided to test out a new monitoring app for Windows called AppControl, and after only a few days of use, I've sworn off Task Manager. Best part? AppControl is completely free.
Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.
Player Housing has taken World of Warcraft by storm, and it's only in early access. So, Blizzard is driving up the hype for the full version by inviting players to show off their virtual homes through a special collaboration event with Pinterest.
Western Digital has confirmed it is sold out of hard drives for 2026, with firm purchase orders and long-term agreements driven by AI infrastructure demand. With cloud accounting for 89% of revenue, consumer supply is tightening and HDD prices have surged more than 45% since September 2025.
Valve has acknowledged that Steam Deck OLED stock shortages are due to memory and storage supply issues, raising questions about pricing and how this will affect the Steam Machine.
Illinois users claim Microsoft Teams illegally captured biometric voice data through its transcription tool, sparking a major privacy lawsuit under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
Warhorse Studios' epic medieval journey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is set to follow in the path of its predecessor and join the lineup of games in the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, according to a new social media teaser.
Just two years after launching, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is set to go offline on April 17, 2026. The game was previously delisted from app stores in 2025, and there will be no refunds on unused COD points prior to shutdown.
Presidents' Day has given Best Buy a chance to sell off a couple of vital discounted PC gaming accessories for players looking to conquer World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion.
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3X is heavily discounted for President's Day and if you're shopping on a budget, this is definitely the laptop deal you should grab.
We spoke to Maria Hamilton, Design Director and Jay Hwang, Principal Artist on World of Warcraft's bigger emphasis on player housing, customization, and what we could see next from the game.
Acer and Asus have temporarily stopped selling certain PCs in Germany after a court granted Nokia an injunction over alleged HEVC patent infringement. Retailers can sell existing stock, but new imports are blocked while the dispute continues.
We have gathered up the Best Buy's greatest discounts on productivity laptops to help fellow Americans blaze through workloads in honor of Presidents' Day.
Mewgenics, the new indie roguelike from Edmund McMillen, is set to receive a console release. The creator confirmed development is underway, following over 900,000 estimated Steam sales and strong early momentum. Paid DLC is also planned.
Some of my favorite desktop gaming PC components are readily available in iBUYPOWER's pre-built desktops, discounted for a limited time during Presidents' Day.
A user recently reported failures when downloading Windows 11 ISOs. Rufus developer Pete Batard blamed Microsoft, raising concerns about access and control.
This guide explains how to dual boot Bazzite and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds, combining a SteamOS style experience with full Windows support.
Hideki Sato was the man behind Sega's game consoles, from the Master System through to the Windows CE-supporting Dreamcast, and leaves behind a lasting legacy.
The Status Pro X is one of the best premium-priced earbuds we've covered on Windows Central. Thanks to this 33% President's Day discount, more people can experience its rich audio experience for a more affordable price.
If you're struggling to buy your loved one a gift, Amazon has the perfect belated Valentine's Day gift in the form of the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, now on sale for a 28% discount
Squanch CEO Mike Fridley says PlayStation remains the studioβs lead platform as High on Life 2 launches on Xbox Game Pass. He discusses sales cannibalization concerns, franchise growth, and the decision to go multiplatform from day one.
Brazilβs competition regulator CADE is investigating Microsoftβs Jumpstart program after a complaint from Opera, examining whether OEM agreements restrict rival browser preinstallation on Windows PCs.
President's Day has provided Amazon with an opportunity to sell off the Corsair Sabre v2 Pro Ultralight with a 20% discount, giving PC players an opportunity to enhance their gaming experience for less.
Insomniac says Spider-Man coming to Xbox is βnot likely,β but past platform shifts, PC ports, and reports of a Windows-based next-generation Xbox suggest exclusivity may not be permanent anyway.
President's Day is drawing closer, and more laptop discounts are cropping up to celebrate, like Best Buy's 33% bargain for the reliable and slick ASUS Zenbook S 16 laptop.
Logitech's MX Vertical is the mouse I always recommend first when I hear someone complaining about wrist or forearm pain, and right now you can pick it up for a lot less than normal during President's Day weekend.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands as one of the best RPGs of the last generation, and now it's on Xbox Game Pass β and with a free next-gen update, too.
Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.
Wavlink's Thunderlight docking station proves that Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg. This limited-time deal is indeed very limited, so don't wait too long.
After Helldivers 2 cheaters used "in-game exploits" to try and get an easy Major Order win, the Battle for Cyberstan just became harder. Thanks, "dissidents."
We have found a massive 34% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, one of the first laptops ever made with Copilot+ AI, which still holds up today with its Snapdragon X Plus CPU, vibrant 60Hz LED display, and other rich features.
Microsoft has warned of a new tactic called AI Recommendation Poisoning, where hidden instructions inside links can manipulate an assistantβs memory and bias future recommendations. The company advises users to review and clear saved AI memories to reduce risk.
Shift Up has stated it is reviewing platform expansion beyond PS5 and PC for Stellar Blade, positioning 2026 as a transitional year for the franchise and sparking speculation about a possible Xbox release.
Coding doesn't have to be boring; you can spice it up a little bit and work work like a Peon! Add PeonPing to your AI coding app, and you'll never be held back by a silent terminal again.
Lenovo's IdeaCentre Mini x is a compact PC with some impressive specs, including a Snapdragon SoC and 32GB of RAM. We loved it enough to give it a Best Award, and we know you'll love this massive 34% discount available for a limited time.
A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.
We chat about everything endgame and progression with the Diablo 4 developers ahead of the Lord of Hatred expansion, which will be the biggest overhaul of Diablo systems to date.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman predicts most white-collar tasks will be automated within 18 months, potentially reshaping the future of work as we know it.
I'm of the opinion that AI tools can be useful, but also need to get out of the way and not command all your attention. Which is exactly what this third-party GitHub Copilot app does, while still looking like it's part of Windows 11.
The classic survival horror game Dino Crisis and its action game sequel, Dino Crisis 2, have been re-released on Steam out of nowhere by Capcom, each with a 50% discount.
Pearl Abyss releases the final gameplay overview for Crimson Desert, this time highlighting its more down-to-earth features like developing the Greymanes' base camp, talking with NPCs, mini-games, customizing your character's cosmetic looks, and more.
Find the best Presidents' Day deals on everything in Microsoft's ecosystem in my curated list, including Windows PCs, new laptops, and Xbox gaming accessories.
Google Deepmind co-founder and Microsoft AI lead Mustafa Suleyman suggests that the big tech firm is moving away from OpenAI reliance, as the latter's financials look increasingly dire.
Brigada Games and Devolver Digitalβs zombie apocalypse checkpoint simulator puts you in control of your very own checkpoint. Check survivors, weed out the infected, and research the disease, and you just might survive in this viral indie game available now on Xbox PC and Game Pass.
Xboxβs GDC 2026 lineup, led by Jason Ronald, reinforces a clear ecosystem first strategy with a strong Play Anywhere and PC development push, but no confirmed new hardware announcements.
I was given the privilege to check out the first 20 hours of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Iβm already blown away by how much itβs evolving the gameplay and presentation of Monster Hunterβs JRPG spin-off series.
OpenAI researcher sounds the alarm over ChatGPT's ads, which could exploit users' psychology and most intimate secrets to bombard them with turbo-manipulative ads.
High on Life 2 reviews have landed ahead of its February 13, 2026 release, with the sequel earning a 75 on Metacritic. Critics praise its humor, expanded scope, and chaotic style, though some note bugs and limited evolution over the original.
Diablo 2 just got its biggest content update of the past couple of decades, and the outpouring of joy from the community is a thing to behold. The beloved game was just re-resurrected, and I couldn't be happier.
Microsoft is planning to bring back the ability to move and resize the Taskbar on Windows 11 as part of its effort to improve sentiment around the OS this year.
Diablo 2: Reign of the Warlock was recently announced, and players are reporting that rewards for purchasing the Diablo 2: Resurrected DLC are missing in Diablo 4.
Steam Deck OLED has gone out of stock across the US and several Asian storefronts, with Valve yet to comment. While Europe still shows availability, speculation is growing around supply pressures, pricing, and future hardware plans.
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