The Call of Duty: Warzone developers have announced they're testing Casual mode-style bots in the new Black Ops Royale mode next week, and fans are angry.

Years after his departure from Blizzard, former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has revealed why he left the studio, citing layoff threats over revenue.

The new Altitude Tactics event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a new weapon to unlock upon completion. Here's how to do it as fast as possible.

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 Race Wheel & Pedal System is a top-notch mid-range racing wheel for players looking to play games on Xbox and PC with greater control and immersion, and it's now on sale for a 39% discount.

AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.

After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn’t need.

We have just discovered a rare discount for the Acer Aspire 14 AI, providing workers and casual PC users a chance to own a dependable AI laptop that's roughly the same price as the new MacBook Neo while offering stronger hardware.

Love the MacBook Neo's price but hate all of the compromises required? Let me introduce you to the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now down to just $549.

The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

Microsoft has scrubbed the "This is an Xbox" campaign from official sites, signaling a sharp pivot toward "Project Helix" and a return to console-first branding.

OpenAI’s trillion‑dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.

Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

Amazon UK's Spring Sale is offering a 37% discount on the Snapdragon X Elite/16GB RAM configuration of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition for a limited time.

Valve, maker of Steam and games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and TF2, has responded to a New York lawsuit filed against the loot boxes in its games.

During its GDC keynote, Microsoft and Xbox announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some fashion later this year.

Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.

Minecraft developer Mojang has announced the date and time for the first Minecraft Live 2026 show in a new trailer. Here's everything you need to know.

At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.

Microsoft confirms two Critical Office flaws (CVE-2026-26110 and -26113) that trigger via the Preview Pane. Here’s why "local" doesn't mean you're safe from remote threats.

A court ruling has stopped AI agents from shopping on Amazon, raising serious questions about whether users or corporations truly own customer account data.

The Microsoft Surface Pro laptop with its top-of-the-line Snapdragon X Elite processor, 13-inch OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and more sublime features is now under £900 thanks to Amazon's UK Spring Sale.

Since Microsoft effectively killed Windows 10, there have been a lot of old PCs sitting idle. This partnership between Google and Back Market wants to sell you a $3 USB stick full of ChromeOS Flex to revive your old hardware.

Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.

I can't help but wonder what the development of Crimson Desert might have been like for Pearl Abyss without targeting the Xbox Series S.

Apple’s MacBook Neo shakes up the market, but ASUS Co-CEO claims it’s basically an iPad with more computing power.

Outlook for Windows is finally fixing a long‑standing pain point, allowing users to attach files offline and send them once they’re back online.

There's no explanation, but Microsoft says the Fallout 1st subscription will return "later in 2026." As for what's going on is anyone's guess.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's latest Zombies map Paradox Junction is almost here. Here's when you can play and what you can get.

In a new interview, former Xbox VP Peter Moore has reflected on the Xbox 360's notorious "Red Ring of Death" and how Microsoft ended up dealing with it.

Amazon's UK-only Spring Sale is on, and it's brought out a special deal for the ASUS Zenbook A14. With its Snapdragon X CPU, OLED display, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and more features, this laptop is the UK's best counter to MacBook Neo now that it's under £650.

Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

RPCS3 is asking handheld PC users for feedback as it works on improving the portable experience for its PlayStation 3 emulator. Planned updates include a redesigned in-game home menu, better button mapping, quick settings, and the ability to add games to Steam directly from the emulator.

Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?

NVIDIA's time at GDC 2026 has largely been about showing off upgrades to current systems and tools, and I must admit I'm excited to see them in action. Here's what you need to know about the next steps for RTX.

NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

Cyberpunk 2077 has arrived on Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate nearly six years after its troubled launch. CD Projekt Red’s sci-fi RPG is now widely regarded as one of the best in the genre, giving new players the chance to experience Night City in a far more polished state.

A McFarlane Toys listing referencing “Fallout 3 Remastered” has surfaced online, sparking speculation that Bethesda could be preparing a remaster of the classic RPG.

Walmart has spotlighted the HP Omnibook 5 16-inch laptop as one of its top "Tech Editors' Picks" for its reliable specs with a lavish MSRP to match. In fact, its price is so affordable that it doesn't need a discount to justify a recommendation.

Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.

Microsoft is expanding Copilot with Wave 3, adding new AI agent control, chat capabilities, and expanded model support. The update also introduces Agent 365 and the Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite for enterprise users.

Microsoft adds a premium tier to 365 at $99 per user. Packed with AI features, experts still say the discount is slim and the value unclear.

Starsand Island is finally out in Game Preview on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and it has had quite the glow-up since we last saw it.

Content vaulting is widely hated in Destiny 2, so with Marathon, Bungie wants to make sure its content is "evergreen" and won't go away in the future.

Bungie, the developer of Marathon, has warned players it will issue takedowns to anyone who datamines and leaks upcoming content for the game.

Xbox fans across Windows Central communities shared the classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 games they want revived through backward compatibility, alongside wider discussions around preservation and revisiting older favorites.

Windows 11 may have delayed the new agenda view, but a hidden Taskbar feature has surfaced that finally lets users reclaim their screen real estate.

Battlefield 6 was 2025's best-selling game, but it's still facing layoffs as EA attempts to "better align our teams around what matters most."

These Windows 11 Pro tips help secure your PC, test software safely, and access your work computer remotely using built-in tools.

If you're tired of your PC taking up so much space — or smashing a hole through your wallet — this discounted Geekom mini PC is the Spring sale for you.

A new leak claims Mojang is developing a sequel to Minecraft Dungeons under the codename "Project Spicewood". The report suggests the project has been in development for at least two years and could target a Q2 2026 release window. Mojang has not confirmed the project, so the information should be treated cautiously.

There is a 23% discount active for the ASUS Vivobook 14, a workhorse laptop equipped with a Snapdragon X CPU, long battery life, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and more features that help you survive the daily office grind.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is my most anticipated game of 2026, and after completing it, it exceeded my expectations with possibly the best story and character writing in the series and addictive monster-taming gameplay. Though it's not without some issues that will strike controversy amongst hardcore Monster Hunter fans.

Microsoft's upcoming agenda view for the Taskbar on Windows 11 has been pushed back, with the first preview now expected to debut "in the coming months" instead of last year.

Laptop repairability is becoming ever more important as PC prices climb due to hardware shortages, and Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14 and T16 just received full marks from iFixit. Here's what went into that perfect score.

Xbox is showcasing new slogans at its GDC booth including “Build for what’s next” and “The future of Xbox starts now,” hinting at the company’s messaging for the next era of Xbox.

Various retailers have started selling 42% discounts for the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Tournament Edition 8K PC controller. With this discount, players will be able to enjoy the thrills of TMR analog sticks, 8000 polling rates, and more gameplay-enhancing features for a ludicrously low price.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns AI will displace jobs, urging workers to reskill and transform to stay relevant in the new reality.

Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

I looked at the MacBook Air M5 and Parallels Desktop to see if Apple's latest hardware is actually the best way to run Windows for $1,100 in 2026.

Lenovo has opened beta registrations for the Xbox Full Screen Experience on the Legion Go. The console-style interface aims to streamline Windows handheld gaming by booting directly into the Xbox app and reducing background tasks.

GitHub Copilot has added support for OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 coding model, bringing improved reasoning and support for multi-step tasks. The model is available across several development environments.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined Xbox CEO Asha Sharma for an internal Q&A with staff, describing gaming as one of Microsoft’s core identities and reaffirming the company’s long term commitment to the industry.

At a big internal Q&A session, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, discussing the "long" vision for Xbox's future.

Lenovo's unique new Legion Go Fold concept gaming handheld, revealed earlier this week, led me down a rabbit hole of concepts and pioneers in the PC and PC gaming space that directly influenced the device.

FluentTaskScheduler is a free, open-source wrapper that brings a modern interface for the built-in Task Scheduler on Windows 11. It's not perfect, but it's promising.

Early Geekbench benchmarks suggest Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme could outperform Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H from the Panther Lake lineup. The results highlight ARM’s growing role in Windows laptops.

Microsoft may not be releasing Windows 12 this year, as its roadmap is focused on improving user sentiment around Windows 11. Still, my wishlist for Windows 12 is already in the wild.

Microsoft has delayed the opt-out phase of its new Outlook for Windows rollout until March 2027, giving enterprise administrators another year to prepare for the transition away from classic Outlook.

The combination of NVIDIA's faulty drivers and Microsoft's buggy Windows releases for my gaming PC is driving me nuts, and trust has eroded to the point that I'm stopping automatic updates. Are you with me?

Microsoft's rising Surface prices have created a vacuum in the $600 laptop market. Can Windows OEMs pivot before the MacBook Neo dominates the segment?

Decky Loader unlocks powerful plugins for Steam Deck and Bazzite handhelds. This guide highlights the five best plugins that improve performance, usability, and library organization.

Original Xbox emulation is now possible on Android through a community port of the Xemu emulator. Early testing shows mixed results, with some games running while others struggle with performance.

After nearly two decades with Xbox, I am reflecting on how its shifting brand messaging has shaped how I feel about the platform, alongside Phil Spencer’s retirement and Asha Sharma’s arrival as CEO, and why I'm not dooming about the whole ordeal.

The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

Marathon and ARC Raiders are both extraction shooters, but Bungie's FPS is a far harder game — so much so that the Twitch star Shroud "can't believe" it.

Marathon's new Outpost map has been unlocked, and compared to the other maps in Bungie's extraction shooter, it's far more brutal and dangerous.

Call of Duty: Warzone's next big update introduces Black Ops Royale, a mode inspired by classic Blackout battle royale from Black Ops 4. The new mode will drop weapon loadouts in exchange for encouraging more scavenging for weapon and gear. Here's how you build yourself up to victory.

Microsoft has officially announced the next Xbox, Project Helix — and it'll be a hybrid console-PC. We asked how you felt about that; here's what you said.

Forza Horizon 6 lets go of Social Clubs after Microsoft does, but maybe this doesn't have to be the end?

Malicious bots can sit in on company calls to obtain sensitive data. A new Microsoft Teams feature keeps them locked out.

Seeing old gaming laptops from 20 years ago get some love is always fun, and this gargantuan model has been making waves this week. Here's what it really is and what it had inside.

Incoming Xbox CEO Asha Sharma will have to navigate the rather fractious debate on whether or not Xbox Series X|S or Helix should have exclusive games.

If you're tired of your web browser shoving AI and endless features in your face, then Helium might be just what you've been looking for.

The latest update to WinUI Gallery helps developers make more polished Windows app. But the version number could use some polish.

Microsoft is developing a screenshot tool for Copilot to help users "communicate visual context more easily and receive more accurate, actionable assistance."

CEO Satya Nadella credits Intel and Apple for shaping Windows and Office, revealing how Microsoft’s biggest products might not have happened without them.

Both Marathon and Slay the Spire 2 have launched on the same day, and so far, Mega Crit's roguelike deckbuilder is more popular than Bungie's FPS on PC.

Fans of Battlefield 6 want its devs to add new maps to the shooter faster, but the game's producer says they "don’t want to sacrifice quality."

Diablo 4 developers reveal the mechanical and thematic DNA of the upcoming Warlock class. Launching on April 28 with the Lord of Hatred expansion, we got to try it for the first time.

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console comes into focus, as Asha Sharma re-affirms commitment to first-party hardware.

An issue with ARC Raiders' Discord integration led to the game recording private DM messages between players in "serious privacy and security violations."

Blizzard showed more of the Diablo 4 Warlock, new Butcher themed season and some upcoming DOOM cosmetics.

Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo just landed, but Windows deals are in a post-holiday "dead period." I’m looking at why the best rivals just got $200 more expensive.

A routine Windows 11 update locked my Xbox Ally handheld in recovery mode, forcing a full cloud restore that took more than 12 hours. Highlighting just how uncertain I am about the next Xbox being a Windows PC.

Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developer of Star Citizen, sat on a data breach for weeks before quietly revealing its scope to gamers. The outrage is justified, and some diehard Star Citizen fans might be ready to park their ship in a hangar for the last time.

Apple’s MacBook Neo demo briefly shows Microsoft Word pinned to the dock instead of Apple’s own Pages app, with other Office apps also appearing recently used.

Microsoft Copilot Insiders can now open web links in a sidepane within the app. It’s a low-friction fix for an annoying multitasking pain point in Windows.

Resident Evil Requiem has sold 5 million copies in just five days, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s history while it climbs Xbox charts.

Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 while its Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) was broken. However, the company has fixed the issue via a new update.

Google announced plans to introduce 30-second unskippable ads on YouTube TV worldwide, in addition to the existing 6-second and 15-second ads.

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo just landed, but Windows deals are in a post-holiday "dead period." I’m looking at why the best rivals just got $200 more expensive.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Season 2 Reloaded update goes live March 11, introducing new features like Glitch bosses to Endgame, new maps and modes for multiplayer, and a Nuketown variant for BO7's Zombies mode.

Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon has the potential to be a massive hit, and you can get the FPS for less thanks to these deals on codes for it.

Last week, we were lucky enough to catch up with WWE Superstar and NXT Champion Joe Hendry to learn all about what it's like being a headline act of an official WWE 2K video game.

Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon is finally almost here. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more.

Malwarebytes has published findings of a new type of malware that uses a fake Google Account security alert to steal data and compromise entire networks. Here's what you need to know (and how to remove it).

The more affordable MacBook Neo could have been my chance to go hands-on with macOS, but the specs turned me off and back towards Qualcomm.

Microsoft 365 Copilot can now automatically reschedule conflicting 1:1 meetings and appointments in Outlook. Here is how the new AI automation works.

MacBook Neo is official. It's $599, with an efficient A18 Pro SoC that offers M1-level performance in an affordable package that prioritizes style above all else.

Microsoft recently shared details about its latest DirectX update, containing the official launch of a Shader Execution Reordering (SER) feature. In early tests, SER is boosting framerates in ray and path tracing by up to 90%.