Asher Madan handles gaming news for Windows Central. Before joining Windows Central in 2017, Asher worked for a number of different gaming outlets. He has a background in medical science and is passionate about all forms of entertainment, cooking, and antiquing.
A few months ago, 343 Industries announced that Halo: Reach was joining Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One and PC soon. While the beta is scheduled to roll out in May, the team keeps on providing more information about the project. Today, the long-awaited answer as to whether the game would feature dedicated servers was answered.
The Sea of Thieves Roleplaying Game is your ticket to a pirate’s life on the waves. Based on the popular video game available for PC and Xbox, the Sea of Thieves Roleplaying Game has everything you need to create exciting pirate tales on the tabletop. The rules are designed for quick, immersive roleplaying that favors action, problem-solving, and above all, fun! Cracking open the box...
Over the past few years, Microsoft has made tremendous strides in improving its first-party lineup. The company has acquired numerous renowned studios like Playground Games and Obsidian Entertainment. With E3 2019 around the corner, it seems like what these teams have been working on will be showcased during the event. Today, Phil Spencer, the Executive Vice President of Gaming at...
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is an amazing experience. The title focuses on historic armies and significant conflicts that have occurred in the past. The first game spawned a couple of sequels, but there's something about the original that stands the test of time. In our review, we said, "If you somehow managed to miss out on trying the original Age of Empires, this is your time...
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game that has garnered tremendous popularity in recent months. Unfortunately, the process hasn't been that smooth, and Respawn Entertainment has been criticized for its poor communication, cheating problems, and other issues. In an effort to improve the experience, the developer discussed some of the upcoming changes with Season 2.
The game's trailer features photorealistic visuals and looks like a step above Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and even Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. According to an in-depth analysis by Digital Foundry, the engine powering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has been in development for five years.
While the title's reveal trailer blew everyone away with its photorealistic visuals in a new engine, the real highlights from the announcement have to be the fact that it supports cross-play and ditches the season pass. According to Activision, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare features cross-play between consoles and PC, meaning that Xbox One players will be able to play with PC players.
After weeks of leaks, Activision finally unveiled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The game appears to be a soft reboot of the franchise but tells a new story. Captain Price is back and he looks better than ever. According to the publisher, the game will launch on October 25 for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4.
Crackdown 3 hasn't garnered the best reviews since launch. A lot of gamers have criticized it for its poor story and unpolished multiplayer. In order to make it up to players, Microsoft just released the free "Extra Edition" update for the game. According to the company, "Crackdown 3: Extra Edition brings the boom! With Keys to the City, we've unlocked everything you need to unleash...
Today, Microsoft announced June's free Games with Gold for Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners. Starting on June 1, NHL 19 and Portal: Still Alive will be free with the subscription. Then, on June 16, Rivals of Aether and Earth Defense Force 2017 can be downloaded at no cost. You need an active Xbox Live membership to play the Xbox One games, but the original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles are yours...
A few weeks ago, 343 Industries announced that Halo: Reach was rolling out to beta testers in May. Unfortunately, those plans never materialized. Today during a livestream where the developer showcased gameplay from the beta build, the team revealed that the beta would roll out to testers in June. It's unclear when in June, but it may be towards the end of the month.
At this point, Call of Duty leaks right before their reveals are a time-honored tradition. Before every E3, Activision either distributes materials too quickly to retailers like GameStop, or the company ends up publishing a trailer before it's supposed to go up. This time around, the latter occurred. Activision released a trailer for a game called "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" on...
Halo: Reach is a first-person shooter which launched many years ago for Xbox 360. The game is backward compatible, but it's getting an Xbox One and PC port soon. The title follows the events that occurred on the planet "Reach" after the "Covenant" invasion. You step into the shoes of an unnamed "Spartan" as you face off against overwhelming odds.
E3 2019 is right around the corner, and Mixer is going to livestream all of the major events like EA Play and the Xbox media briefing on the platform. All you have to do is visit the Mixer E3 Hub to watch the presentations. While EA Play kicks off the show with some announcements, the first major conference is definitely Microsoft's outing.
Avengers: Endgame is the biggest movie in the world right now, and it looks like Square Enix wants to capitalize on the hype. Today, the publisher announced that its long-awaited Avengers game will be unveiled on June 10 at 9 PM EDT. Hopefully, the company will showcase gameplay during E3 2019.
Team Sonic Racing is a Mario Kart-like game that focuses on fast-paced racing. Your goal is to work together in teams of three to beat your opponents. This mostly involves using special abilities, following set paths, and working in teams to knock others off the track. The game features a lot of depth and replayability. There are a couple of different character types to choose that...
Hunt: Showdown is a first-person shooter which features a blend of competitive and cooperative combat. As stated in our preview, "monsters have taken over the world, and in order to survive, humanity must hunt them as close to extinction as possible." At Gamescom 2018, Microsoft announced that the game was coming to Xbox Game Preview soon. No concrete release date or price was provided...
Layers of Fear 2 is the sequel to the original Layers of Fear from 2016. The game became quite popular due to its haunting atmosphere, well-designed puzzles, and taut story. While the latest installment isn't as refined, it's still a good experience on Xbox One and PC.
Recently, Capcom announced that Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne was launching on September 6. Iceborne is an upcoming expansion which takes players to a new region covered with snow. As expected, there's a new mystery to unravel, with even more dangerous "Elder Dragons" to hunt.
It seems like game subscriptions are becoming an industry standard nowadays. While EA Access gives you a great, but limited selection of classics, Xbox Game Pass takes it one step further by offering recent titles like Just Cause 4. Ubisoft – and possibly Bethesda – want to adopt this model and there have been rumors floating around that both publishers will reveal their own...