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Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel is again calling for Microsoft to launch an independent third party investigation into the studio, this time using Xbox’s own Player Voice feedback forum to gather support from fans. Israel previously accused Halo Studios leadership of unethical or unlawful behavior, including blacklisting, favoritism, fraud, retaliation, and improper hiring practices. Israel left Halo Studios last October and has

Mina the Hollower is now available on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and Windows. The indie action adventure game recently drew wider attention after overtaking Forza Horizon 6 on Metacritic, reaching a 92 critic score and becoming one of the highest rated games of 2026 so far. That score alone has made many

Fallout 4 players on Xbox can now try one of the game’s biggest recent mods, thanks to Bethesda’s new console mod storage update. The update massively expands how much space console players can use for mods, and that change has made it possible for the DLC sized Misery Island mod to arrive on Xbox. Before this update, Fallout 4 console players only had 1GB

Infinity Ward says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is being built around a return to the series’ roots, with a campaign focused on large scale war, grounded combat, and a new conflict on the Korean Peninsula. The studio shared more details through the first episode of its new development video series, “From The Ward,” which looks at how the team is shaping the

This weekend’s PC game deals are led by major discounts on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, several Dragon Quest titles, and two free Epic Games Store giveaways. It is a packed week for players who want a mix of big RPGs, action games, indie hits, and DRM free classics. The free section is simple. Epic Games

Scammers have found a dangerous way to make phishing emails look more convincing. Instead of only spoofing Microsoft’s name, they are reportedly sending scam messages from a real Microsoft email address that is normally used for account alerts and authentication notices. The address in question is [email protected]. This email is usually connected to Microsoft account notifications, including two factor authentication codes and other security

The Steam Deck is finally back in stock after months of limited availability, but the return comes with a major price increase. Valve is now selling only the OLED models, with the 512GB version priced at $789 and the 1TB version priced at $949. The original LCD Steam Deck, which launched at $400, is no longer part of the lineup. That change makes the

Acer has announced the Predator Atlas 8, a new handheld gaming PC built around Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme chip. On paper, it is one of the more interesting portable gaming devices revealed at Computex 2026, but the timing could make its launch difficult. The handheld PC market is no longer the affordable growth space it was when the Steam Deck first arrived. Memory and

Windows 11 is finally adding a simple feature that many people have wanted for years: the ability to play the same audio through two Bluetooth headsets at once. The new feature is called Shared Audio, and it lets two people listen from the same Windows 11 PC using separate Bluetooth audio devices. This is useful in everyday situations. You could watch a movie with

Microsoft is working on new Copilot controls that should make its AI assistant more useful inside productivity apps without feeling too aggressive. The company is testing changes that would let Copilot give smarter suggestions, work within specific parts of a document, and use a read only mode when you do not want it making edits directly. The idea is simple. Copilot should help when

Acer’s new TravelMate P6 14 AI is trying to solve one of the oldest problems with business laptops: getting long battery life without carrying extra weight. The laptop weighs as little as 2.11 pounds, yet Acer says one configuration can last up to 30 hours in a video playback test. That figure comes with an important detail. The 30 hour claim applies to the

Samsung Display has revealed a new 32 inch 4K QD OLED panel that could become one of the most advanced gaming monitor screens on the market. The panel was shown at Computex 2026 and is being described as the world’s first 32 inch 4K OLED panel with a 360Hz refresh rate. That is a major step for high end PC gaming monitors. Until now,

Acer has revealed the Nitro Blaze Link, a new handheld device that looks like a gaming PC handheld but does not run games locally. Instead, it is built for streaming games from a nearby gaming PC over Wi Fi 6, making it closer to Sony’s PlayStation Portal than a Steam Deck or ROG Ally competitor. The idea is simple. If you already own a

Google has released a major Chrome 148 security update, and you should install it as soon as possible. The update fixes 151 vulnerabilities across desktop and mobile versions of Chrome, including 22 flaws rated critical. Google says none of the bugs are known to be exploited in the wild yet, but that can change quickly once technical details become public. The updated Chrome versions

Intel is making a serious push into handheld gaming PCs with its new Arc G Series chips, a lineup built specifically for portable gaming devices. The move could finally challenge AMD’s long running lead in this category, where Ryzen based chips have powered most major Windows handhelds and Steam Deck alternatives. Intel first teased its handheld plans at CES 2026, saying it was working

Acer has announced the Aspire Go 15 as the first laptop powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon C processor, but the device is still surrounded by questions. The laptop is meant to be part of a new wave of affordable Windows 11 PCs, with Snapdragon C chips targeting machines that could start as low as $300. That price goal is important because the budget laptop

Valve’s big Steam Deck OLED price increase has changed the handheld PC conversation almost overnight. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, while the standard Xbox ROG Ally is still listed at $599.99 in the US. That price gap makes Microsoft and ASUS’s handheld look much more attractive for players who want a portable PC gaming device without paying close to premium laptop

Laptops with number pads are becoming harder to find, but they still matter for people who work with spreadsheets, accounts, data entry, shortcuts, or games. A new Windows Central buying guide highlights the best Windows laptops with number pads in 2026, with Samsung’s Galaxy Book5 Pro taking the top overall spot. The list focuses on laptops that still make room for a dedicated number

Microsoft and Nvidia have sparked fresh speculation about a major PC announcement after both companies posted the same “new era of PC” teaser online. The message appears to point toward Computex and Microsoft Build 2026, with many industry watchers now wondering whether Nvidia’s long rumored N1X chip is finally ready to be revealed. The teaser is intentionally vague, but it includes a clue. Both

The LG Lancet is not the kind of phone most people remember today, and even Windows Central’s Daniel Rubino admits he almost forgot about it. But looking back at the Verizon Windows Phone from 2015 brings back something bigger than the device itself: the short period when Windows Phone 8.1 still felt confident, fresh, and full of possibility. The Lancet launched as an entry