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Good news… if you live in the right country: Game Pass Ultimate price hike paused

Following the controversial price hike to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate last week, Microsoft is delaying it in select countries.

Windows Central · Oct 7, 2025

Here are all of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Dark Ops challenges and the rewards you can get

Dark Ops challenges aren't listed in Black Ops 7's Calling Cards menu, as, like previous games, they're secretive. But here's a list of every known Dark Ops so far and how to get it.

Windows Central · Oct 7, 2025

Despite its major changes to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft insists that the rumors surrounding canceled hardware plans are false

Microsoft has denied rumors that it has canceled its next-gen hardware plans.

TechRadar · Oct 7, 2025

Xbox isn't going anywhere despite rumors, as Microsoft confirms it's "actively investing in our future first-party consoles" – for now, at least

Cloud gaming isn't taking over just yet

GamesRadar · Oct 6, 2025

Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock

The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.

Windows Central · Oct 6, 2025

Does the reduced SBMM playlist in the Black Ops 7 beta really have better server latency? — It's not quite that simple

A curious detail has emerged in the Black Ops 7 open beta, with players seeing lower latency (ping) when connected to the Open Moshpit. So what's going on?

Windows Central · Oct 5, 2025

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has a bunch of exclusive rewards to earn — you can get them all right now!

If you're playing the Black Ops 7 beta, you have the chance to acquire some exclusive rewards that will be gone when it ends. Here's what you can get your hands on.

Windows Central · Oct 4, 2025

You NEED a Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta — here's how to get one, potentially for free!

If you want to reach round 50 in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta, then you're going to ideally need a Raygun. There are two ways to get one, both of which involve an amount of luck.

Windows Central · Oct 4, 2025

Game Over Xbox Game Pass — the one-size-fits-all plan has destroyed what made it great

Will my own cancellation, a quiet, aching goodbye to the service that once felt like home, even matter to the margin-injected company?

Windows Central · Oct 4, 2025

Windows 10 support has ended: Discover how to keep your device secure beyond October 2025

Mainstream support for Windows 10 ended in October 2025. That means the OS no longer receives security updates automatically, and you must take action to ensure your devices remain secure when connected to the internet.

Windows Central · Oct 4, 2025