Who needs keyboards anyway?
How to set up and use Xbox Chatpad on Windows 10 PCs
Did you know you can use the Xbox Chatpad on Windows 10? Here's how to get that connected.
Brendan Lowry
Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. He's relatively new to the writing scene, but he counters that lack of experience with a rock-solid work ethic and a desire to improve at every opportunity. You'll find him doing reviews, editorials, and general coverage on everything Xbox and PC. Follow him on Twitter.
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Give your fingertips power beyond imagination
Do you really need an Xbox media remote?
Xbox media remotes are useful little tools, but are they really necessary? If you decide to pick one up, which one should you go for? We have all the answers.
Type comfortably and confidently
Should you buy Microsoft's Xbox Chatpad?
Microsoft's Xbox Chatpad is a useful controller accessory that lets you type faster than you ever could with the controller itself, but is it worth buying when USB keyboards and the free software SmartGlass is available? Here's our take.
War in the corridors
Should you buy Space Hulk: Tactics for Xbox One?
Space Hulk: Tactics is a brand new turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40k universe in which space marines battle with vicious genestealer aliens in order to plant a bomb on their ship and escape. Is it worth buying? Here's what we think.
Display those bad boys
Need a good stand for your Xbox controller? We can help.
Xbox controller stands are useful accessories, and we highly recommend you pick one up. Here's our advice about which ones are your best option, depending on your needs and budget.
Shiny sleek and sexy
Should you buy the Phantom Black Xbox controller?
Microsoft's latest Xbox One controller, the Phantom Black, sports a unique looking skin that sets it apart from any other controller on the market. However, is it worth the money you have to spend to get your hands on it? We think so. Here's why.
Let's see what you mavericks are fightin' today...
What other shooter games can learn from Destiny 2's Gambit mode
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Destiny 2: Forsaken is an expansion full of quality content, but arguably the biggest addition to the game was Gambit, a mode where two teams compete to see who can kill AI enemies first. Here's why other games should try this idea out.
Are you scared? You should be. 👻
5 spooky Xbox One games to play this October
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It's October, and that means everyone is getting in the spirit of Halloween by enjoying spooky and scary entertainment. Here are five Xbox One games that will creep you out, give you trouble sleeping, or both!
Putting episodic games on the map
Telltale is shutting down — but don't forget what it did for gaming
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After over a decade of success, Telltale Games is shutting down due to a recent string of financial issues. In the wake of its downfall, we should remember just how much it contributed to gaming and how it paved the way for the adventure genre.
Do right by your workers
Telltale should pay their ex-employees severance before anything else
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Telltale Games has unveiled information about the plan with the final season of their The Walking Dead games, but that's not what the company should be worried about. We should be worried about the developers who were laid off without severance.
Maybe we can even get a mini duke controller
Should Microsoft make an 'Xbox Classic?' Here are some pros and cons.
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Both Nintendo and Sony are creating miniaturized versions of their first-ever consoles. Should Microsoft do the same for Xbox users?
Hopefully consumer friendly
What might Halo Infinite's microtransactions look like?
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Thanks to confirmation from 343 industries, we know that Halo Infinite will not have loot boxes available with real money. However, we do know it will have some form of microtransactions. In this article, we speculate about what they might look like.
Pretty but underwhelming
Wenjia for Xbox One is a gorgeous platformer that sadly lacks depth
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Wenjia for Xbox One is a breathtaking platformer game that is a joy to look at, but it's too simplistic, boring, and short.
A better experience for all
5 features we want to see in Halo Infinite
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Halo Infinite is the next big Halo game set to hit Xbox consoles and PCs, and one of the most important things for it to have will be great features. Here are 5 features, old and new, that we think Halo Infinite should have in order to be successful.
The end begins
Halo timeline: The Battle of Earth and the birth of an Arbiter
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In our last timeline article, Halo expert Brendan covered how a Covenant splinter cell discovered the truth about the Halo rings. In this edition, we're going to see how the Covenant react to the destruction of Installation 04.
7.8/10 too much water
Fishing Sim World Xbox One review: Great fishing fun with average visuals
Fishing Sim World is the next installment in the lacking genre of fishing simulators, but how does it play? While the gameplay has a surprising amount of depth and the game has solid features, the lack of excellent visuals does hinder the experience.
My wallet and patience are not infinite
Destiny 2: Forsaken is great but still not enough to redeem the franchise
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Destiny 2's latest expansion, Forsaken, is the Destiny experience fans and critics have been waiting for since the franchise's reveal in 2013. However, it feels like we were tricked for years on end.
Has it been fixed?
Is Halo: The Master Chief Collection worth returning to?
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The Master Chief Collection has finally received a major update patch that claims to have fixed the game and added new desired features, but was it successful? Here's everything you need to know about whether or not you should return to the game.
Explore an unknown world
Planet Alpha for Xbox is breathtaking but way too short
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Planet Alpha is a new platforming game for Xbox One that combines breathtaking scenery, gorgeous music, and clever platforming mechanics to form a quality experience. Unfortunately, it feels like it should be longer.
1944 time
Steel Division 2 takes on the brutal Eastern Front of WWII
Steel Division: Normandy 44 was a fairly popular real-time strategy game on PC, and its success has led to the development of a sequel called Steel Division 2. In it, we play as either the USSR or German superpowers as they go to war in World War 2.