
Richard Devine
Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently, you'll find him steering the site's coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon at mstdn.social/@richdevine
Latest articles by Richard Devine

Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.

How to get into the Gears of War Reloaded beta
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The Gears of War Reloaded beta is here and there are a few different ways you can get yourself a ticket to enter. Here's what you need to know.

Mr. Iguana is already available to play in WWE 2K25
By Richard Devine published
Gaming WWE 2K25's community creators are straight on the case and you can already play the game as the AAA viral sensation, Mr. Iguana.

The Xbox Ally needs to compete with the Steam Deck on price
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds Now we've had the big reveal of the first Xbox handheld experience and the spec sheet to go with it, one thing stands out that means it has to be affordable.

Xbox has officially revealed its first $80 game
By Richard Devine published
Gaming We knew it was coming, no matter how much we hated it. The era of $80 Xbox first-party games has officially arrived, and there's no going back.

How to get the limited time Black Ops 7 Calling Card in Black Ops 6
By Richard Devine published
Gaming To celebrate the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision is giving players a themed rewards to use in Black Ops 6. But you don't have long to claim it. Here's what you have to do.

No Forza Horizon 6 in 2025, but maybe in 2026?
By Richard Devine published
Xbox Forza fans were hoping for Horizon 6 to be part of the Xbox Games Showcase and were left disappointed. But there's light at the end of the tunnel. Or in Xbox's 25th anniversary year.

All the WWE 2K25 locker codes you can claim right now
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming If you play WWE 2K25 MyFaction, and you're not making use of the free locker codes, you're missing out. Here are the ones you can use right now.

Dune: Awakening's player count is already incredible
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The general release of Dune: Awakening hasn't even happened yet, and it's already seeing massive player counts on Steam as well as positive reviews.

Can you install SteamOS on your regular Windows laptop or desktop?
By Richard Devine published
Software You can now put SteamOS on other handhelds like the ROG Ally and Legion Go, but what about a regular laptop or desktop PC? We have some answers.

7 great reasons The Division 2 is a game to play in 2025
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The Division 2 has just started its seventh year with a fresh expansion. If, somehow, you never tried it, or you've been away for a while, here's why you should be playing it in 2025.

KDE is ready for Windows 10 exiles, but we need to talk more about one issue
By Richard Devine published
Windows KDE is one of the big hitters in the Linux world, and it's ready to accept what it calls "Windows 10 exiles" while pulling no punches over Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade policy.

Now, ASUS thinks you should just ditch Windows 10 and buy a Copilot+ PC
By Richard Devine published
Windows Laptop makers will always want to sell new laptops, but the impending end of life of Windows 10 is leading to the most tone-deaf of marketing.

Razer's new mousepad means you never have to charge your wireless gaming mouse
By Richard Devine published
Hardware Razer is bringing back the idea of never having to charge your gaming mouse with its HyperFlux V2, and it's not limited to a single mouse.

Will Hollow Knight: Silksong finally get a release date at Summer Game Fest?
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Hollow Knight: Silksong is arguably the most anticipated game that isn't GTA 6 and speculation is growing again after a small update surfaced through Steam's APIs.

My Windows 11 PC has nearly broken me in the past week 😱
By Richard Devine published
Windows 11 I know my way around a Windows 11 PC, but recent troubles have pushed me to my limits, and sent me reaching for my most simple computer — a Chromebook.

The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn is a must-play DLC
By Richard Devine published
Gaming After a year's delay, and five years on from the last DLC, The Division 2's long awaited foray into Brooklyn has arrived, and it's pretty fantastic all round.

The Division 2 is free to play this weekend
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The Division 2 is having a free play weekend to cap off a huge week for the game with its second DLC having just launched.

Here's the first four new Hunter masks in The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn
By Richard Devine published
Gaming A new expansion for The Division 2 means new Hunter Masks to find, and less than a day in, half of them have already been solved.

Modder makes insane custom liquid-cooled Steam Deck because why not?
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds In pursuit of lower temperatures on the Steam Deck, no measures taken are more ridiculous than a custom loop. It's definitely not portable anymore.

The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn DLC is finally here
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The Division 2 was never originally supposed to get a second expansion DLC, nor even still be supported with any new content as it enters Year 7. And yet, here we are.

DOOM: The Dark Ages shows the craziness of NVIDIA DLSS 4
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Why would you choose to render DOOM: The Dark Ages at 360p? Or worse, 240p? With DLSS 4 doing the upscaling, it turns out you really can, which is great news for lower powered hardware.

Fallout TV series Season 2 FAQ: News, timeline, and everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
FAQ The Fallout TV series is getting a second season. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions and everything you need to know.
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