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Gears Reloaded doesn’t just remaster the game — it preserves the people behind it

Gears of War: Reloaded has a cool approach to game credits, with this second remaster recording each piece of layered history.

Windows Central · Aug 26, 2025

Gears of War: Reloaded is a love letter to the original — flaws and all. It looks great, plays well, and plays it safe with a few modern upgrades.

Gears of War: Reloaded is the second remaster of a great game. It's an experience worth checking out, even if doesn't go quite as far as it could've.

Windows Central · Aug 26, 2025

I've played Helldivers 2 for over 500 hours on PC — here are 7 must-know tips for every Xbox player as they join the fight

Here are 7 must-know tips for every Xbox player jumping into Helldivers 2 for the first time — and any other new players joining the fight, too.

Windows Central · Aug 26, 2025

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Just what sort of GPU do you need to run local AI with Ollama? — The answer isn't as expensive as you might think

If you're looking at your PC and wondering what sort of GPU you might need to power local LLMs, the good news is it doesn't have to be as expensive as you think. Allow me to explain.

Windows Central · Aug 25, 2025

Hands-on with the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X — possibly the best gaming handheld ever, still has some big questions to answer

We finally got to try the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X at Gamescom, but with no mention of price, battery life, and user confusion over compatibility — there are still some big unanswered questions left.

Windows Central · Aug 25, 2025

This 49g wireless gaming mouse pleasantly surprised me in a lot of ways, including which company made it

I've been using the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless gaming mouse, and it's the first ASUS gaming accessory I've properly loved. This is a great peripheral.

Windows Central · Aug 24, 2025

Forza Horizon 6 could be heading to Japan — and the reveal may be sooner than you think

Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios are almost certainly working on Forza Horizon 6, and Windows Central has seen evidence an announcement is planned this year.

Windows Central · Aug 24, 2025

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Razer finally remembered I don't live in China, so now we can all get this cool Gengar gaming headset

The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition was previously exclusive to China, but Razer has finally brought this cool, limited-edition headset to more markets.

Windows Central · Aug 24, 2025

Reports say Windows 11 update is bricking drives — is yours on the list?

A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central · Aug 24, 2025

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 review: the boardroom assassin of gaming laptops

I used the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) for a couple of weeks as my main work and gaming laptop. It's pricey, but it serves as a machine that can handle both your gaming and work needs.

Windows Central · Aug 23, 2025

I tried Windows 11's new handheld gaming mode on the Xbox Ally — will this save gaming on Windows handhelds?

We take our first look at how Microsoft is improving and optimizing Windows 11 for small handheld gaming PCs like the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. There's some interesting stuff here!

Windows Central · Aug 21, 2025

I tried to replace my favorite Copilot feature with Ollama — but I failed (sort-of)

Using Copilot to summarize web articles is one of my favorite features. I tried to replicate it using an on-device AI model and it just isn't the same.

Windows Central · Aug 21, 2025

Well done, EA — what may be Battlefield 2042's final update made me more excited than ever for Battlefield 6

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is over, but a massive BF2042 update has given me and many other players away to keep the excitement alive ahead of the full launch.

Windows Central · Aug 21, 2025

I loved seeing HP put OMEN and HyperX gaming front and center, but I had even more fun checking out the new gear early

I went to Los Angeles for HP's Level Reforge event, and ahead of the show was able to get some sweet hands-on time with the new OMEN and HyperX gaming gear.

Windows Central · Aug 20, 2025

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Windows Central · Aug 20, 2025

ROG just revealed an Xbox-certified wireless controller — a premium gamepad with TMR joysticks built to banish drift for good

ASUS ROG's newest Raikiri controller is not only Xbox certified but also offers impressive features for PC or Xbox gaming.

Windows Central · Aug 20, 2025

Xbox has revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program along with the Xbox Ally X release date — it could fix what Steam Deck still gets wrong

During Gamescom 2025, Xbox revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program for its Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. It's potentially a more robust system than Steam Deck verification.

Windows Central · Aug 20, 2025

Microsoft preps major Windows 11 feature drop for September — here’s what’s inside

The company is preparing to drop its next big feature drop for Windows 11 users in the coming weeks, as detailed in the latest Release Preview drop. Plus, more to come as we head into fall.

Windows Central · Aug 19, 2025

You NEED to ditch Ollama and use LM Studio for local AI if you have a laptop or mini PC — here's why

I've been playing with Ollama a lot recently, but it lacks in one key area that has sent me back over to trying LM Studio, with great success, and no need for dedicated GPU.

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Windows Central · Aug 18, 2025

Xbox hints that Xbox Cloud Gaming will become "more affordable" soon, across more regions, with comments on 'Xbox Next Gen' in tow

In the latest Xbox Podcast, Xbox platform architects Jason Beaumont and Jason Ronald offer some updates on the future of Xbox hardware, cloud, and more.

Windows Central · Aug 18, 2025

My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away

The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.

Windows Central · Aug 18, 2025

What makes a perfect video game intro? These 7 PC games are the best I've ever played that show you how first impressions are everything!

Some games have such powerful openings that they suck you in right away. Here are the seven best PC games with the most compelling intros.

Windows Central · Aug 17, 2025

Nightdive and id Software are a match made in gaming heaven — As I play Heretic + Hexen, I'm hopeful for more remasters across Activision and Bethesda

Nightdive and id Software's collaborations set an industry standard for remasters, so I'm hopeful regarding what could be next.

Windows Central · Aug 16, 2025

We gave OpenAI’s open-source AI a kid’s test — here’s what happened

OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.

Windows Central · Aug 14, 2025

It just hit me that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months — Most of my gaming needs are met by handheld gaming PCs now, and I don't want to go back

Today I realized that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months, and that's because I've been playing most of my games on handheld gaming PCs. They're far more convenient and let me play the games I most want to play.

Windows Central · Aug 14, 2025

I used Microsoft's elusive 'Surface Neo' dual-screen Windows PC — its biggest-ever hardware failure

Almost 6 years after it was first announced, I finally got my hands on Microsoft's canceled Surface Neo with Windows 10X. Here's what the dual-screen PC future could have been like.

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