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Windows Central Podcast 54: Apps in the Store

extreme testing

Microsoft didn't cut corners to ditch the fan in Surface Pro with Core i5

Get real or get out

Microsoft needs to get serious about mobile (now) or don't even bother

Help us help you

Got questions about your new Surface? The Windows Central forums can help.

Can you pass me the.. source?

A tiny bit of Windows 10 source code has leaked online

Deals galore

Buy, sell or trade tech gear in the Windows Central Marketplace!

OG Xbox!

All the backward compatible original Xbox games confirmed for Xbox One

Is this the end ... ?

What if there really are no more new Windows Mobile devices?

FCU FTW

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update's top 5 features

i5 or i7?

Comparing performance and battery in the Surface Laptop Core i5 and Core i7

Don't be an easy target

7 tips to protect your Windows PC against malware

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What do you think of Skype's new Snapchat-esque makeover? (poll)

1080P vs 4K

How important is 4K gaming on the Xbox One X to you?

Surface > Mac

Microsoft's latest device lineup truly (and finally) rivals Apple's

New pen is mightier than the old pen

Own an older Surface? Here's what you should know about the new Surface Pen

Driving back in time

Wondering why ALL Microsoft's Windows drivers are dated June 21?

A good port

Spotify shows the world how to do Centennial apps the right way

♏ vs. 🅿

Here's how the Xbox One X stacks up to Xbox One S and PS4 Pro

Cream o' the crop

Before buying a Microsoft laptop, check out our pick for the absolute best

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Watch and win as we livestream magical adventure game Grim Legends 2 on Mixer! [Ended]

By Paul Acevedo, Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 at 6:25 pm EDT

Tonight on Mixer, we played Grim Legends 2, an upcoming hidden object game from Artifex Mundi that's set in a fairytale world. Read on for quick impressions, contest winners, and the full video replay.

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Win a free Surface Pro from Windows Central!

Contests

By Michelle Haag, Monday, Jun 5, 2017 at 12:30 pm EDT

We know many of you are excited about the latest addition to the Surface family, the new Surface Pro, so we're giving you a shot at winning one. Read this post for all the details!

Watch and win as we livestream cyberpunk shooter Neon Chrome tonight on Mixer! [Ended]

By Paul Acevedo, Saturday, Jun 3, 2017 at 12:00 pm EDT

Tonight on Mixer, we played Neon Chrome, the fantastic cyberpunk twin-stick shooter from 10tons for Xbox One, PlayStation, and PC. Read on for quick impressions, contest winners, and the full video replay.

Watch and win as we livestream Castle Crashers Remastered tonight on Mixer! [Ended]

By Paul Acevedo, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11:33 am EDT

Tonight on Mixer, we played Castle Crashers Remastered, the famed co-op beat 'em up action-RPG from The Behemoth. Read on for quick impressions and contest winners.

MGL 33 - Join us LIVE for a Forza Horizon 3 Mixer co-stream (ended)

By Jez Corden, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1:51 pm EDT

Mixer is here! Come celebrate with us for a LIVE Forza Horizon 3 stream!

Play the sci-fi game, complete the survey, and see how you compare to other developers!

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By Michelle Haag, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1:30 pm EDT

The Developer Economics survey is the most entertaining global developer survey, providing the dev community with knowledge, insights, and fun! And there are awesome prizes to be won! Check it out now.

Watch and win as we livestream Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom tonight on Beam [Ended]

By Paul Acevedo, Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm EDT

Tonight on Beam, we played Lost Grimoires, the latest hidden object puzzle game from Artifex Mundi. Read on for quick impressions and contest winners.

MGL 32 - Join us LIVE on Beam and win Forza Horizon 3!

By Jez Corden, Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2:49 pm EDT

Join Zac Bowden and Jez Corden live in around an hour for a chance to win Forza Horizon 3!

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Win a Surface Laptop from Windows Central!

By Michelle Haag, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 8:00 am EDT

The Surface Laptop is thin, light, and absolutely stunning. So you probably want one, right? Enter this contest and you could win one on us!

Watch and win as we livestream co-op cooking game Overcooked tonight on Beam [Ended]

By Paul Acevedo, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:01 pm EDT

Tonight on Beam, we played Overcooked, the amazing local co-op cooking game from Team17. Read on for detailed impressions and contest winners.

Watch and win as we livestream competitive action-RPG Crawl tonight on Beam [Ended]

By Paul Acevedo, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 12:00 pm EDT

Tonight on Beam, we played Crawl, the innovative multiplayer action-RPG from Powerhoof. Read on for quick impressions and contest winners!

Take the Developer Economics Q3 2017 survey and find out who you'd be in a sci-fi developer universe!

By Michelle Haag, Friday, May 5, 2017 at 2:21 pm EDT

We are excited to announce that the Developer Economics Q3 2017 survey, run by our friends at VisionMobile, has just been launched. Take the survey and you could win a great prize!

MGL 31 — Join us LIVE for Microsoft chat, Gears of War 4, and a giveaway!

By Jez Corden, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 4:00 pm EDT

Join Zac, Jez, and Dan for another live stream later this evening, and you could win Gears of War 4!

Only two days left to enter MrMobile's huge giveaway!

Contests

By MrMobile, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:10 pm EDT

To celebrate his hundredth video, to thank you for making that possible, MrMobile is giving away smartphones, tablets, accessories and a 4K TV – more than $10,000 in prizes! Enter now for your chance to win.

Win a Star Trek: TNG Blu-ray set as we livestream Star Trek Online tonight on Beam [Ended]

By Paul Acevedo, Saturday, Apr 29, 2017 at 3:56 pm EDT

Tonight on Beam, we played Star Trek Online: Reckoning, the latest free expansion to the official Star Trek MMO from Perfect World Entertainment. Read on for quick impressions and contest winners.

MrMobile is giving away a ton of tech!

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By MrMobile, Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 2:15 pm EDT

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