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Test Your Gears of War Knowledge Ahead of Reloaded Launch on August 26

Take our latest quiz and check how well you know Gears of War from across the Xbox franchise's history.

Windows Central · Aug 6, 2025

'Battlefield 6' Phantom Edition And When To Play The Beta

'Battlefield 6' is the year's biggest first-person shooter, and players can hop in before everyone this week.

Inverse · Aug 6, 2025

10 Examples of Absurd Fallout From the U.K.'s Online Safety Act

The measure is putting up roadblocks for people who want to read about world news, listen to music on Spotify, chat on Discord, play video games, find information about quitting smoking, or join antimasturbation groups.

Reason · Aug 6, 2025

"Risk it all. Deny everything." Halo Infinite isn't dead (yet) — Adds new vehicle, weapon, maps, Forge features, and more

Halo Studios just dropped Halo Infinite's Fall 2025 Update, kicking off Operation: Shadows with new features, content, and challenges for players to explore.

Windows Central · Aug 6, 2025

Xbox Game Pass subscribers just got the best Assassin's Creed in years for free

You don't need to pay for Ubisoft+ to get Assassin's Creed Mirage for free

T3 · Aug 6, 2025

Have your Microsoft Rewards points streaks been killed off on Xbox? You're not alone — but don't worry.

If you've seen your Microsoft Rewards points streaks reset randomly, Microsoft says that a fix is on the way.

Windows Central · Aug 5, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Gets an Assassin's Creed Game and More in August — While this Awesome Co-op Title Returns to the Service

More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Assassin's Creed Mirage and the return of Aliens: Fireteam Elite.

Windows Central · Aug 5, 2025

Is the console war over? Next-gen Xbox could be aiming at PCs, not PS6

During the latest Digital Foundry podcast, the team discusses the rumored Xbox "Magnus" APU and how this chip could allow the next-generation Xbox to compete with pre-built PCs.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 5, 2025

Everything we know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — official Gamescom reveal, release date, pre-orders and more

Activision has finally revealed campaign details for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 including a release date and more. Here's what we know, and what we're still waiting to find out when COD Next happens in September.

Windows Central · Aug 5, 2025

Rare is getting a limited edition 8BitDo controller for its 40th anniversary, and I can't help but feel bittersweet about it

Amidst Everwild and Perfect Dark's cancellations, legendary British developer Rare is at least getting a cool 40th anniversary 8BitDo controller.

TechRadar · Aug 5, 2025