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Kung fu fable 'Biomutant' pushed back to 2019
Come Sooner
Take on endless waves of zombies in State of Decay 2 'Daybreak'
Don't Get Burned
Shadow of the Tomb Raider's 'Warrior Trials' want to kill you at every turn
Buyers Guide
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Have a look at our pick for the best Surface Go skin out there
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Sea of Thieves 'Forsaken Shores' adds volcanos and rowboats
Double Duty
Bloody 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' trailers feature Alexios and Kassandra
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13-inch Yoga greatness
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X380 Yoga is a smaller alternative to the X1 Yoga
Affordable power
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The ASUS VivoBook S510 is a great mid-range laptop, with a weak battery
Who will win?
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Is the XPS 15 2-in-1 or Huawei MateBook X Pro better suited to your needs?
Fake News
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Do you need the more expensive Surface Go? Probably not.
It bounces!
Dell's Latitude 7212 is a durable tablet meant for life in the field
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almost all the ports
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This is the only hub and port expander you need for the Surface Laptop
Doodle away
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Looking for a solid alternative to the Surface Pen? We have you covered.
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Is Lenovo's Tablet 10 a better buy than a Surface Go?
that classic look
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See what makes WaterField's Outback Solo a perfect bag for Surface Go
Apps
Game Pass and Go
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Hands-on with Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass app for Android, iOS
Movin' notes
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Check out Pinup Board on Windows 10 if you need to pin your digital life
The Small Things
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Windows 10 Photos app testing tweaked editing UI with Insiders
Winding down
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Microsoft to end new Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 app submissions soon
Windows Central podcasts
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On the latest Windows Central Podcast ... Surface Go fake news, and more
Recorded August 3rd 2018
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On the latest edition of the Windows Central Podcast ... Surface, Go!
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Windows Central Podcast 99: Why change the shrimp?
Recorded July 20th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
Recorded July 10 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 97: Surface Go Go Go!
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HyperX adds speed and capacity to the Predator DDR4 RAM lineup
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Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Now with better controller support
VRidge has added better Oculus Go controller support for SteamVR games
Iterative Updates
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Samsung Odyssey+ mixed reality headset breaks cover in FCC documents
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The Oculus Store needs to do a (way) better job fighting fake reviews
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HTC's Viveport subscription service opens its doors to Oculus Rift
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Here's where Microsoft can improve its PC-phone synergy
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How to set up and use the Your Phone app on Windows 10
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Should you get a Surface Go or an iPad? Well, that depends...
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What we know about Microsoft's 'Andromeda' device so far
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Printing with Amazon
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Should you buy AmazonBasics filament for your 3D Printer?
We check out Amazons latest Basics product, 3D printing filament, and see if it is worth your time.
Lookin' good
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Watch 15 minutes of Xbox One X Biomutant footage
Biomutant is an upcoming open world, post-apocalyptic, kung-fu fable. It features anthropomorphic animals in a desperate struggle for survival in a hostile land. Developer Experiment 101 is currently working on the game for Xbox One and others.
Stick Together
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Epic new Battlefield V trailer highlights 'Companies' and combat roles
The latest Battlefield V trailer is all about the synergy between combat roles and your Company as you battle through the epic settings of World War II.
Can't Wait
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Collector's Edition up for preorder at GameStop
At E3 2018, Microsoft showcased Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in partnership with Activision. The game is being developed by the creators of Dark Souls, FromSoftware, and looks unique and intriguing.
Camo + Shadow
Xbox Design Lab launches new 'Camo' and 'Shadow' controller options
The Xbox Design Lab is expanding its range of available designs with new Camo and Shadow patterns, opening up some pretty unique new approaches to designing your own controller.
Texture All the Things
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New PUBG Xbox controller is battle-hardened with textured triggers
Now you can fight for that coveted chicken dinner with a bit of PUBG in your hands with Microsoft's latest limited edition controller.
Droppin' the gold
Battlefield V gets Xbox One X ‘Gold Rush’ special edition console
Microsoft has unveiled new Xbox One console bundles headed to stores, including a “Gold Rush” design for Battlefield V.
Save humaity
New Star Control: Origins trailer shows it isn't all about the humor
Humanity needs saving. But how you will go about it is up to you. The latest video trailer from Stardock for its upcoming space RPG Star Control: Origins was prepped for Gamescom and offers a look at some of the gameplay mechanics players will be able to experience at launch. Titled "By any means necessary," it shows the dire situation humanity finds itself in, being hunted by a...
Adios wires
Logitech announces the G PRO wireless gaming mouse
If you're looking for a new gaming mouse and don't want any wires on your desk, this may be the option for you.
Make My Day
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Desperados III brings gritty real-time tactics to the wild west
Desperados III will let you become the gunslinger you've always wanted to be when it hits consoles and PC in 2019.
So pretty
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Cyberpunk 2077 gets mind-blowing screenshots
Today, CD Projekt RED shared the first screenshots of Cyberpunk 2077. Cyberpunk 2077 is an open world, first-person, narrative-driven role-playing game set in the universe of the classic Cyberpunk 2020 pen and paper game system.
Multiplatform
Until Dawn developer's 'Dark Pictures Anthology' is coming to Xbox One
"Until Dawn" developer SuperMassive Games is embracing Xbox One and PC with its next set of games, collectively titled the "Dark Pictures Anthology."
Mech Stories
Battletech gets first expansion in November with 'Flashpoint'
Battletech is gearing up to receive its first expansion in November, the short story-packed "Flashpoint."
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'The Grand Tour Game' brings the thrills of the show to Xbox One
'The Grand Tour Game' follows the show 'The Grand Tour' adding new cars and challenges to try out on a weekly basis during Season 3.
Want It Now
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Slay monsters in Hunt: Showdown on Xbox Game Preview
Hunt: Showdown is a first-person shooter which features a blend of competitive and cooperative combat. Monsters have taken over the world, and in order to survive, humanity must hunt them as close to extinction as possible.
Get those crops ready!
Farming Simulator 19 gets down and dirty with new Gamescom 2018 trailer
Farming Simulator 19 is ready to get down and dirty once again with a brand-new trailer at Gamescom 2018.
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THQ Nordic brings ReCore and more Microsoft games to Steam
Today, Microsoft announced that it has partnered with THQ Nordic to bring a few Microsoft exclusives to Steam. Beforehand, the titles were only available on the Windows 10 Store which limited their commercial appeal.
Mutate
XCOM-like 'Mutant Year Zero' hits consoles and PC in December
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is ready to hit consoles and PC on December 4.
So Soon
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) leaves Xbox Game Preview next month
Today at Gamescom 2018, Microsoft revealed that PUBG is leaving Xbox Game Preview on September 4, 2018. The title still needs a lot of work, so hopefully it'll be a stable experience when it launches next month for the system.