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State of Decay 3 reportedly isn’t obligated to launch on Xbox Game Pass under new ownership

State of Decay 3 could have a very different future following Xbox's reported sale of Undead Labs. According to Game File, the game will not be contractually required to launch on Xbox Game Pass, raising questions about its eventual release strategy.

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"AI is changing how work gets done": Microsoft insists 4,800 layoffs aren't because of AI, but points to a shifting workforce

Microsoft announced 4,800 layoffs, heavily impacting its Xbox and gaming-related divisions. While Microsoft's Amy Coleman clarified these roles are not being eliminated because of AI, her letter to employees emphasized how automation is fundamentally changing work.

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Xbox hardware "is safe" from mass layoffs with a focus on innovation to reduce the material cost of Helix

Xbox hardware dodges mass cuts. Next-gen Project Helix is safe as engineers innovate to lower material costs.

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Xbox's big "reset" cuts: Compulsion, Double Fine, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory to leave Xbox — 3,200 roles to be removed

Xbox's expected cuts have been revealed. It'll be the single biggest staff reduction event in the platform's history — although no announced projects have been cancelled, and no studios have been closed (so far).

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Microsoft Teams just made it easier to shut down Copilot and other AI tools

Microsoft introduced simplified controls in Teams that let licensed meeting organizers turn off Copilot, Facilitator, and Intelligent Recap. The update is rolling out across desktop, web, and mobile, making it easier to disable meeting AI features without digging through admin policy.

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World Cup star Erling Haaland is a big XBOX fan and he should definitely become an official brand ambassador

Norway striker Erling Haaland is lighting up the World Cup, but he's also a man of class because he doesn't slum it with a PS5. No, no, he's an XBOX man.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2's "Coaches" DLC gets nostalgic with a bus-driving gameplay tease — and frustration over missing truck types

Euro Truck Simulator 2's upcoming "Coaches" DLC for PC gamers will add drivable buses, though some fans are still craving rigid trucks.

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The viral hit of 2026 has sold 15 million copies in a month on Steam, costs $5, and was made by 2 people

Meccha Chameleon hits 15M Steam sales, proving a 2-month indie project can utterly outshine ailing AAA giants.

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"The consequence of that is that you don't actually possess the data yourself. There are companies that own these servers and let you 'turn the tap' for a monthly fee." Hideo Kojima speaks on the death of physical media

Hideo Kojima warns that plans like PlayStation’s 2028 physical disc ban threaten game preservation and true media ownership.

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Windows 11 version 26H2 is packed with surprising upgrades, and these 7 features might change how you use your PC

I picked the 7 Windows 11 version 26H2 features that matter most, from Start menu improvements to better search, security, and updates.

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I tested the new ASUS Zenbook A14 Windows laptop, and its 2026 upgrade to Snapdragon X2 Elite impressed me

ASUS revisits its highly rated Zenbook A14 with a high-end Snapdragon X2 Elite processor from Qualcomm, but mercifully didn't change what already made it great.

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Windows 10 grasps for life as Playstation drops discs, Sony takes away movies, and Microsoft ends two Surface PCs

Microsoft extended Windows 10 support, retired two Surface PCs, and explored disc‑to‑digital for Xbox as Sony ended physical discs and deleted purchased movies.

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Windows Central Podcast: The path ahead for Xbox with Jez Corden

On this week's episode: Zac and Jez discuss the state of Xbox as a business, recent rumors around studio closures, and what Microsoft is planning for Project Helix.,

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This free Xbox 25th Anniversary tool puts your lifetime Xbox stats on display

Celebrate 25 years of Xbox with a free nostalgia-fueled tool that wraps your lifetime stats in the iconic 360 Blades.

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I'm shocked at the quality of Acer's new pre-built gaming PC — Clean build, competitive price, and strong performance put the Nitro 65 on my recommended shortlist

Pre-built gaming PCs from big brands are often overpriced and use proprietary components that aren't easy to upgrade. Acer puts that trend to an end with the Nitro 65, and although it's not perfect, it's easy to recommend to any gamers looking to land a quality PC.

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I found a hidden way to limit RAM on Windows 11, and the results were way more surprising than I expected

Windows 11 lets you limit system RAM using System Configuration settings. Here's how it works, why Task Manager may show less memory, and how to restore it.

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Gamers push back: 71% say they’re not ready to let physical games die as PlayStation and Xbox move toward a digital-only future”

Windows Central readers overwhelmingly opposed the move away from physical games, with 71% saying they'll miss buying discs. Community discussions focused on ownership, preservation, consumer choice, and whether optional disc drives or Xbox's reported Positron system could provide a compromis

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"What's the point of a console without discs?" — I'm beginning to wonder why anyone would buy a console over a PC, and I'm not alone

With the next generation of consoles looking like they'll be digital only, I'm wondering why a gamer wouldn't make the switch to PC as soon as possible. I'm certainly not the only one asking the same questions.

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Change is afoot at Xbox's Arkane Studios and MachineGames — with Machine's co-founder taking over Arkane's operations (UPDATE)

MachineGames Studio Director and co-founder Jerk Gustafsson is seemingly taking over leadership of Arkane from the latter's president, Leonard Bendel, who has resigned.

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Xbox's Red Ring of Death still haunts gamers as Steam Machine owners report a "Red Line of Death" after GPU failures

A Steam Machine owner has reported what appears to be the device's first "Red Line of Death" after a system update, with Valve's support documentation pointing to a GPU failure. While the issue currently appears isolated, it has inevitably drawn comparisons to the Xbox 360's infamous Red Ring of Death.

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Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies — CD Projekt Red thanks fans who helped keep the game alive all these years

In the wake of Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunner 2's teaser trailer, CD Projekt Red has announced that the game Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies as of this writing.

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Minecraft Bedrock just got a huge accessibility upgrade with closed captions: Here's everything you need to know

Minecraft Bedrock Edition has finally received closed captions, bringing a long-requested accessibility feature previously exclusive to Java Edition. Here's how to enable it, how it works, and why it's an important step forward for accessibility.

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Cronos: The New Dawn, one of our favorite modern horror games, has revealed new gameplay footage for its upcoming DLC

Bloober Team has recently uploaded a developer diary video covering the premise and gameplay of Cronos: Lazarus, an upcoming DLC expansion to its hit horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn.

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Microsoft Edge finally lets you sign in with a Google account

You no longer have to use a Microsoft account to keep your browser data synced in Edge. The latest update adds support for standard Google logins on Windows and macOS.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 gets its American holiday World Update 22 a little early; fly the stunning new landscapes right now

Originally revealed for July 4, the very American World Update 22 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is available a little early, so you can jump in and experience the new locations right now.

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