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Diablo 4 Season 14: Can the "Season of Death Awakening" live up to the post-expansion hype?

Season of Death Awakening launches June 30 with a massive Mythic Uniques overhaul and new endgame challenges.

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"A systematic pattern of wage and hour violations": Xbox RPG studio Obsidian is facing a class action lawsuit, denies "each and every allegation"

Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment, the dev behind The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, and others, is being sued for "pattern of wage and hour violations."

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“Windows Search needs less Bing” — Microsoft is finally adding an off switch in Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a hidden Windows 11 Search setting that lets users turn off Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions.

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“Gaming is becoming unaffordable” — Xbox CEO says the industry has an accessibility crisis

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes gaming is becoming increasingly unaffordable due to rising hardware costs, subscriptions, and competition for consumer attention. Her comments offer insight into Xbox's broader strategy for accessibility and growth.

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This new class for Warhammer 40,000's popular horde shooter was so fun to play it may convert me from a casual fan to a hardcore fanatic

Fatshark has graciously invited me to witness an exclusive preview of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's new Skitarii class, along with details on its cosmetics, lore, and gameplay kit.

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“This is the gaming handheld we’ve been waiting for” — MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review of a masterpiece priced for the few

Outstanding handheld gaming hardware thanks to Intel's new banger Arc G3 Extreme chip with real breakthrough performance, but unfortunate NAND/RAM pricing keeps the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ out of reach for many.

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Microsoft knows its new Surface PCs are too expensive: Combats skyrocketing prices with new 8GB RAM models that start at $849

Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch have been updated with new 8GB RAM configurations that bring prices back down to earth.

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"The 'AI Stigma' is real and severely punishes developers": A new study shows how much using AI in games hurts sales, and the numbers are hard to believe

A new study from Game Oracle demonstrates the negative effects the use of AI can have on sales (and reputation). There's a lot to unpack here, but the main message is resounding: we're not yet ready for the future of gaming.

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"It's something that no one has ever seen before — a new game system": Hideo Kojima teases more of his mysterious horror

Hideo Kojima has shared new details on OD, describing the project as something "no one has ever seen before." The Xbox-backed title will feature a new game system, an ambitious horror concept, and a cast that includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.

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"Folks at Arkane are doing a really, really great job": Todd Howard offers a promising update on Marvel's Blade

Todd Howard has offered an encouraging update on Marvel's Blade, praising Arkane Lyon's work on the project and adding to recent signs that development is progressing well despite wider uncertainty surrounding Xbox.

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"The origin story of Delta Squad": Netflix's Gears of War plans are finally revealed, and I'm feeling cautiously optimistic

Netflix has revealed the first major story details for its live-action Gears of War adaptation, confirming it will tell the origin story of Delta Squad as humanity battles the Locust Horde.

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"Halo, first and foremost, is one of our biggest franchises": Halo's TV and movie future may not be over after all

Matt Booty says Halo remains one of Xbox's biggest franchises, offering fans a small reason to believe the series could eventually return to television or film despite the cancellation of the Paramount+ show.

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Prepare for some swashbuckling adventures, Sea of Thieves is weirdly getting a movie

Sea of Thieves is officially getting a live-action movie, with Marvel filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton attached as a producer. The adaptation is part of Microsoft's growing push into film and television, with Xbox teasing multiple entertainment projects currently in development.

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"Just one breath, that's all you get": Xbox's Grounded 2 director chats Early Access, the "second launch" on PS5, and the roadmap's Into the Abyss update

The director of Xbox's Grounded 2, Obsidian Entertainment's Chris Parker, says that the game coming to PS5 later this year is like a "second launch."

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Microsoft confirms an Outlook bug could wreck your replies by dropping the original message

Microsoft has confirmed a bug that strips the original message when forwarding or replying to an email in the legacy version of the app.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded challenges universe-accurate crossovers with new Nick Cage bundle alongside new content for all modes

Season 4 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 goes live on June 25 with new content for multiplayer, Endgame, Zombies, and Warzone.

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"The prices we're sharing today reflect the state of the world": Valve explains why the Steam Machine is so expensive, and yup, it's all AI's fault

Valve says the Steam Machine's high price and low availability "reflect the state of the world for manufacturing" right now, referencing the RAM crisis.

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We finally know how much Valve's Steam Machine will cost — here's how to sign up this week for a chance to buy the console-like gaming PC

At long last, Steam Machine maker Valve has announced the device's price and when it's launching. Here's how to sign up to try and reserve one to buy.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a marketplace scandal hiding in plain sight

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a problem in its marketplace, and its getting attention within the community once again.

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I tested Microsoft PC Manager’s RAM-freeing tool and learned why high memory usage isn’t always a problem

Microsoft PC Manager can free RAM on Windows 11, but high memory usage isn't always bad. Here's when you should actually be concerned.

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One of Windows 11's most useless menus is about to get fixed

Managing your sound devices on Windows 11 is about to get a lot easier thanks to an update heading to the Settings app.

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"Nintendo will not be challenged at all" — Surging prices have damaged the PC gaming handheld market, and our readers did not hold back

PC gaming handhelds are getting so good at a time when component prices are so high, creating a real dilemma. Our readers here at Windows Central have a lot to say about the matter, with a large focus on Nintendo now being free to reign with Switch and Switch 2.

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"Hopefully, it also finds its way to Steam Deck" — Valve may have found a way to bring FSR4 to more players

Valve appears to be integrating a custom version of AMD's FSR 4 into Steam and Proton, potentially allowing Steam Deck and Steam Machine users to benefit from improved upscaling, image quality, and performance on hardware that AMD did not originally target.

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Microsoft is retiring Edge Drop to make room for Copilot

Microsoft is retiring Edge Drop, the browser’s built‑in tool for sending files and notes to yourself. The feature is being removed as Copilot takes over the Sidebar and Microsoft focuses on other parts of Edge.

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“AI will enhance the PlayStation experience” is a bold claim — and Xbox would be roasted for saying the same

Sony has positioned AI as a major part of PlayStation's future strategy, highlighting its role in game development, productivity, personalization, and platform growth. In doing so, it raises questions about whether gaming companies are judged differently when discussing AI, particularly given the backlash that even the slightest mention of Xbox…

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