The Black Ops 6 beta was the biggest in Call of Duty history Treyarch Studios shares that the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 two-weekend beta made history as the franchise's biggest beta ever. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
Treyarch Studios team says they are on "a journey to get where we want to be" with the Call of Duty experience The user interface of the Call of Duty launcher has been a point of contention for both the developers of the record-breaking FPS and players alike. A new initiative from all Call of Duty studios is currently underway to improve and streamline COD HQ. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
"It may sound shocking, but Call of Duty is one of the most accessible AAA titles," and Black Ops 6 takes it even further Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 6 takes the accessibility of the franchise even further with an intelligent movement system. The game supports automating certain movements to reduce the number of button presses needed to perform maneuvers. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
This overlooked Amazon MMO is about to get a huge relaunch on Xbox, and its open beta goes live this weekend New World: Aeternum, Amazon Games' upcoming relaunch of its floundering 2021 MMO, is coming to Xbox, PS5, and PC in open beta this weekend. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 should end the reign of 'movement kings' that use slide canceling to dominate competitive play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 features a new movement system that marks a dramatic shift gameplay. Our Cole Martin went hands-on with Omnimovement and spoke with the Black Ops 6 development team about the system. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sees Prestige return — but with a new twist In our exclusive interview with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 devs, we talked about how Prestige will work in the upcoming game from Treyarch. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't include one big feature on Xbox One and PS4 — here's why The last-generation versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will not include the Theater mode featured in the Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 versions of the game. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
Has Google monopolized digital advertising? New evidence traced back to former ad guru suggests it's a 'nightmare' for publishers to switch platforms: "It takes an act of God to do it" Despite Google's firm stand on fair practices in digital advertising, new evidence submitted in the ongoing antitrust trial outlines its strategy to "crush" competitors. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
If you're wondering what to play on your $700 PS5 Pro — Flappy Bird "triumphantly returns" to multiple platforms (?!) Flappy Bird, the viral mobile game of yester year returns thanks to a group of dedicated fans who have acquired the rights to the game from the original developer. It's coming to "multiple platforms" but what platforms are they? Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
"Weren’t Jackbox games already dirty? Not really. It’s just that you and your friends have been answering c*** to every Quiplash question for years." Jackbox Naughty Pack launches today Jackbox Naughty Pack launches today, a selection of games you can play from multiple devices with your family and friends (but maybe not your Grandma) Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor review: Two displays in one for under $600 Alienware’s first-ever dual resolution monitor is an absolute success, but it’s only worth it for a niche selection of gamers. Laptop · Sep 12, 2024
Back in business: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon slimmed down and powered up Our longtime favorite business laptop could reclaim its corner office Laptop · Sep 12, 2024
"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff Microsoft Gaming is cutting 650 staff today, after eliminating 1900 staff earlier in the year following its Activision-Blizzard acquisition. In an email to staff shared to Windows Central, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer said no studios would be closed and no devices cancelled, with most layoffs landing in corporate functions. Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
NVIDIA CEO says a shortage of its advanced AI chips prompts 'emotional turmoil': "We have a lot of people on our shoulders, and everybody is counting on us" NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang talks about the high demand and shortage of GPUs for AI advances, the impact of the tech on the job market, and the emotional attachment of clients to its products while at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024
Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024 OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise $6.5 billion from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple amid bankruptcy claims — pushing its market cap to $150 billion OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise $6.5 billion from investors, pushing its market capitalization to approximately $150 billion. The startup also wants to raise $5 billion in debt from a few banks.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 Steam Families is out of beta testing, letting a household share PC games with ease Valve's Steam Families feature is now out of beta testing, letting everyone try the new method for sharing games.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 What's the best app in the Microsoft Store? Microsoft wants to know! Microsoft has opened nominations for the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards. Developers with winning apps will win a limited edition Surface Pro and access to "cutting-edge technology" from Microsoft.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 The PS5 Pro's eye-watering price point is actually Xbox's fault, apparently. "A lack of direct competitor." An analysis from Ampere has blamed Sony's PS5 Pro price point on a "lack of competition," owing to Microsoft's decision to opt out of a mid-gen Xbox Series X.
Creative Bloq · Sep 11, 2024 What's the best AI laptop for students? We've got some picks for under £1,000 / $1,000.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 Two former Samsung bigwigs nabbed for allegedly swiping $3.2 billion worth of the company's intellectual property to build a 'brand new second-hand' chip fab in China Two former Samsung executives were jailed for allegedly stealing Samsung technologies worth approximately $3.2 billion to build a chip-making plant in China.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 Intel may lose billions of dollars once set aside by the US CHIPS Act, unless it can get its act together Intel is set to receive $8 billion in funding from the US Chips Act and an additional $11 billion in loans. But that funding may be in jeopardy due to the chipmaker's struggles.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 Ubisoft finally learned a valuable lesson about always online games, but it's still too late Ubisoft faced massive backlash when it decided to kill The Crew by turning off the servers and not adding an offline mode. But it looks as though one lesson has finally been learned.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 Nevada plans to use Google AI to expedite unemployment benefits appeals: "The time savings they’re looking for only happens if the review is very cursory" A new Google AI-powered system will determine whether unemployed employees will get benefits in Nevada.
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2024 Sam Altman's "GPT-4 is the dumbest model any of you will ever have to use" promise might reportedly come to fruition with a hint of 'Strawberry' in two weeks OpenAI might be gearing up to release its much-anticipated 'reasoning' AI model, Strawberry, in two weeks.
Windows Central · Sep 10, 2024 As Sony announces the $700 PS5 Pro, the internet unleashes the memes — and even the Xbox is catching strays We knew the Sony PS5 Pro wouldn't be cheap, but its $699.99 price point has the internet reeling. Here's a round-up of the best memes.