Is STALKER 2 on Xbox Game Pass? STALKER 2 is shaping up to be one of 2024's most-anticipated games, but is it on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know. Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024
Sony's 'PS5 Pro' beats Xbox to the AI graphics punch with its 'PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)' feature — but it's $699.99 Microsoft is once again on the back foot with gaming consoles, as its "world's most powerful console" is no longer the world's most powerful. Sony's PS5 Pro has the Xbox Series X beaten on paper, complete with AI upscaling tech for boosted performance. But oh boy, it ain't cheap. Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024
As Sony reveals the PS5 Pro, Xbox is quietly building a cloud gaming dominance that could see it lead a $40 billion industry in just ten years A recent analysis from Bloomberg describes how Xbox Cloud Gaming could end up being at the forefront of a $40 billion industry in just ten years, if Microsoft manages to stick the landing. Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024
After 5 years in Early Access, a first-person, open world simulation adventure is finally getting a 1.0 launch on PC and future Xbox release Satisfactory, an open-world, first-person strategy and simulation adventure from Coffee Stain Studios, has been in early access for 5 years. The developers have announced development has begun on a console port alongside the official 1.0 release on PC. Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024
Your new iPhone 16 can sync images with the Microsoft Photos app on Windows 10, not just Windows 11 An upcoming update to the Photos app on Windows 10 will integrate iCloud into the app. The same functionality shipped to Windows 11 two years ago, but it is just now entering testing among Insiders running Windows 10. Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024
Adobe delivers a Windows UI performance bump alongside simplified color correction and a divisive AI audio tool in its latest beta During IBC 2024, Adobe announced several impressive updates for its Premiere Pro and After Effects programs. Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024
My favorite File Explorer alternative just got better, but you won't see the biggest addition it its change log Third-party file explorer, "Files," received an update recently that adds some handy new options. It also improves the performance of the app when connected to Google Drive. Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024
The new and mysterious Xbox and Activision studio 'Elsewhere Entertainment' has expanded hiring across into Sweden "to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy" A short while ago, Activision and Microsoft unexpectedly announced a new studio "Elsewhere Entertainment," based in Poland. Now, the studio has begun hiring across into Sweden as well, which is one of the world's leading regions for video game development. Windows Central · Sep 9, 2024
Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield will show off some of the biggest mobile games coming in 2024 and beyond later this month Later in September, Ben Starr — the voice actor behind FFXVI's Clive Rosfield — will host a brand new gaming show. Here's what you need to know. Windows Central · Sep 9, 2024
I never knew I needed this Windows 11 feature until Microsoft snuck it into testing Microsoft did not release any Windows Insider builds last week, but the tech giant did roll out a new feature. Check out what's new for the Taskbar on Windows 11. Windows Central · Sep 9, 2024
Mojang's future plans for Minecraft include more frequent updates, the death of the Mob Vote, a PS5 version, and more Minecraft is one of the largest and most successful video games of all time, and Mojang Studios has detailed its future plans to keep it that way. Windows Central · Sep 9, 2024
Destiny 2 dev Bungie reveals "Apollo" and "Behemoth" Frontiers expansions on series' 10th Anniversary, and a new DLC roadmap too: "We believe it’s time for Destiny to change and evolve" 10 years after the release date of the original Destiny, Destiny 2 developer Bungie has revealed a closer look at what's coming in 2025 and beyond. Windows Central · Sep 9, 2024
Someone has reimagined the 'cursed' Minecraft movie trailer as fully animated, and it's so much better The first trailer for The Minecraft Movie got mixed reviews, but this reimagined animated version is a slam dunk Windows Central · Sep 9, 2024
Google's lucrative ad business could be on the DOJ's chopping block for anti-competitive business practices: "No one is forced to use our advertising technologies, they use them because they're effective" The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), along with 17 states, has filed an antitrust case against Google, citing its dominance in digital advertising, which has left competitors with the shorter end of the stick. Windows Central · Sep 9, 2024
Windows Central · Sep 8, 2024 Ubisoft wants to fix the most annoying thing about Star Wars Outlaws 'in about ten days' A patch to retool the difficulty in Star Wars Outlaws' early stealth missions with instant-fail mechanics is "about ten days" out, with additional efforts to address the game's difficulty ongoing.
Windows Central · Sep 8, 2024 Forza Horizon 5's latest update encourages you to hide from everyone, which a lot of us do in real life already Playground Games has detailed what players can expect from the new Hide & Seek game mode, and unveiled the next batch of new cars.
Windows Central · Sep 6, 2024 Samsung hops on the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 train with Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Samung just unveiled its Galaxy Book5 Pro 360. The convertible laptop runs on an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor and has a 3K AMOLED 2X display.
Windows Central · Sep 6, 2024 $2,000 per month for next-gen AI models? OpenAI could reportedly hike subscription prices amid bankruptcy claims: "That's a price point for an employee, not a chatbot. The only way it would make any sense is if it was legit AGI" OpenAI could hike its service subscription prices up to $2,000 per month.
Windows Central · Sep 6, 2024 Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon can now run ExpressVPN ExpressVPN now has a beta version of its app that works on Windows on Arm PCs. Very few VPNs support Windows on Arm at this time due to extra work required to make the apps compatible with the platform.
Windows Central · Sep 6, 2024 Leaked employee discussions demonstrate Amazon Q's lack of feature parity and potential loss of clientele to Microsoft's Copilot AI:"Q is fit for demos and very tightly controlled simple use cases" In leaked Slack messages, Amazon staffers discussed Q's performance since its rollout to general availability, indicating its lack of feature parity and incompatibility with other software compared to its competitors, like Microsoft Copilot.
Windows Central · Sep 6, 2024 Microsoft PowerToys just added the perfect tool for multi-monitor setups A recent update to PowerToys adds a Workspaces utility that lets you launch a layout of apps through a shortcut. The tool can be used on a single screen or as part of a multi-monitor setup.
Windows Central · Sep 6, 2024 "We hope you enjoy the show." Phil Spencer is really making sure we tune into the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Xbox Tokyo Game Show returns on September 26. Today, Xbox put out an announcement from Phil Spencer to ensure we tune in to the show. Here's how to watch it and when it airs in your time zone.
Windows Central · Sep 6, 2024 Former OpenAI co-founder raises $1 billion for safety-focused firm while the ChatGPT maker prioritizes shiny products and is on the cusp of bankruptcy Former OpenAI co-founder and Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever recently raised $1 billion through investors for his new AI firm, Safe Superintelligence Inc., to further its safety-focused advances.
Windows Central · Sep 5, 2024 PlayStation's 'Astro Bot' is a shoo-in for Game of the Year, will Xbox ever have a family-friendly answer? Astro Bot launched on PlayStation 5 to glowing reviews today, with many outlets giving it a 10/10 rating. It's fun for the whole family, but where is Xbox's answer outside of Minecraft?
Windows Central · Sep 5, 2024 Look! No hands! Lenovo's new concept laptop can tilt and twist all on its own, thanks to the power of AI. Lenovo showed off its Auto Twist AI PC proof of concept at IFA 2024. The laptop's screen can rotate and tilt on its own, allowing it to track your face or be put into different modes through voice controls.