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“As of January 2026… Drew Murray is now working on the StarCraft shooter” — this report could be the clearest sign yet that the project is moving forward

A recent podcast from Jez Corden reports that Drew Murray may be working on Blizzard’s rumored StarCraft shooter, offering new insight into the project’s potential development team and current status.

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Let's talk about it: Which Xbox console is the best-looking of all time and why is it the Xbox One X?

Microsoft has pumped out plenty of console designs over the years, but the Xbox One X is the best of the bunch. Or is it? Let's hear what you think!

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"It still won’t be my dream Surface Pro": The missing piece Microsoft never built vanished — and it’s not coming back

Even if Microsoft perfects the Surface Pro 12, it still won’t be the device I’ve been waiting for. The one accessory that made the Surface Pro feel like a real laptop vanished — and Microsoft never replaced it.

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“Actually lets you test its new features”: Why Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider overhaul finally feels like something I can trust

The Windows Insider Program is streamlining the number of preview channels available, and scrapping its controlled feature rollout system for users who just want to test the features when they are announced.

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Snapdragon X2 laptops need a quick update to stop getting the wrong graphics drivers

Early Snapdragon X2 laptops, including the ASUS Zenbook A16, were downloading incorrect graphics drivers. Qualcomm has issued a quick update that fixes the issue.

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"This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV

Xbox fans can now access their cloud library on Apple TV through Stratix, offering a promising but still early glimpse at what official support could look like.

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Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid

Microsoft's official documentation shows Windows 11 doesn't have any known issues, though users may still encounter glitches after updates.

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How Red Bull Wololo turned Age of Empires into a headline esports event

Microsoft might have perfected the RTS genre in 1999, but nearly 30 years later, Age of Empires 2 is breaking viewer records and maintains a positive

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"Repeated choices to serve their business over their customers": Mozilla accuses Microsoft of using 'dark patterns' to force its Copilot AI on Windows 11 users

Mozilla argues that Microsoft’s rollback of its aggressive Windows 11 Copilot campaign amounts to an admission that it relied on deceptive tactics and dark patterns to steer users into behaviors that serve its own interests.

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"Not every 'WTF micro$oft' moment is a slam dunk": Microsoft terminated developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — What really happened?

Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

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"I’ve died more times than I can count": This side-scrolling roguelike is an ID@Xbox triumph. Say hi to 'Absolum,' your new addiction.

I’ve died more times than I can count, and I’ve never had more fun doing it.

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The original Xbox was going to be a lot like Project Helix, says ex-Microsoft gaming exec — here's why the first plans for a console-PC hybrid didn't work out

Microsoft's new Project Helix is an ambitious console that fuses Xbox and PC together — something it wanted for the original Xbox, but couldn't achieve.

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"We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far.

It's a renaissance for new Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC features right now, as Microsoft's gaming department seems to have been unleashed. Xbox engineer Bill Ridmann posits on X: What would you like to see? Here are the best suggestions.

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Former Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming — he believes "There won't be a line where it's 'AI' and 'not AI' anymore"

Microsoft's former gaming and Xbox VP Ed Fries believes AI is "the big question mark" for gaming moving forward, and says it's not going away.

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Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic.

Is Microsoft's big AI push falling off the rails? Possibly, but not for the reasons you might think. AI is here to stay, but Microsoft's AI infrastructure gamble is making Wall Street incredibly nervous ... here's why.

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"This is exactly the kind of thing driving me away from Windows": even Edge users don't want this new feature

Microsoft is testing an opt-out feature that forces Edge to launch at startup. The move triggered a backlash from Windows 11 and Edge users.

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Xbox handheld owners finally get the one feature they’ve begged for, and it instantly fixes one of the platform’s most annoying problems

Xbox is rolling out a new Gamepad Cursor toggle through Xbox Game Bar, allowing handheld users to control a cursor with a joystick for improved navigation via the Xbox Insider Program.

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"The CRT revival is real": I'm amazed by the community efforts to keep CRT gaming alive — and how OLED could be its renaissance for modern gamers

If you've ever used a CRT screen, you know how much better the tech is for retro games. But as CRT displays decline in number, enthusiasts have created a new way forward with modern OLED tech.

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"Gaming just got smoother on Snapdragon": You can finally customize your gaming gear on Windows on Arm

Logitech G HUB now works on Windows on Snapdragon through emulation, bringing RGB and DPI customization to Snapdragon X2 devices like the Zenbook A16 and other Snapdragon X PCs.

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Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists

A new Notepad update for Windows Insiders begins Microsoft's push to reduce Copilot on Windows 11, replacing it with AI-powered "writing tools" instead.

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Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename: A possible companion to "Triton" and more Game Pass subscription tiers?

A new Xbox Game Pass codename, Duet, has appeared alongside Triton in backend data, prompting speculation about potential new Game Pass tiers and possible subscription bundles involving external partnerships.

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NASA's Artemis II photos will give your Xbox dashboard a serious glow-up, and I didn't even know you could do this

Turns out there's at least one good reason to use Microsoft Edge on the Xbox console after all.

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Microsoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened

Microsoft broke Windows 11 search with a Bing update, which displayed blank results. The company has issued a fix.

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"Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft

Microsoft brings back Windows Insider meetups to reconnect with users and shape the future of Windows 11.

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"Reclaiming my screen's real estate": Google Chrome is finally launching vertical browser tabs to catch up with Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs and a refreshed Reading Mode, making tab management and the overall reading experience even better.

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