Editorials

24 Nov 2015

Like everyone, we have opinions. Here's where you'll find all our editorial and opinion pieces on all things Windows, Windows Phone, Xbox, Surface and Microsoft. We get to let our hair down a bit and roll up sleeves and tell it to you as we really see it. Feel free to browse our editorial section or start off with few pieces highlighted below.

Our top editorials are written by:

Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-Chief: Daniel has been reporting on Windows and Windows Phone news since 2007 and is widely considered an authority on Microsoft and mobile You can reach him through email at daniel@windowscentral.com for press inquiries.

Slow and steady

We're going to see tons of game delays this year and that's OK

Samuel Tolbert 1 day ago 1

We'll be seeing a lot of games delayed throughout 2021, more than were delayed in 2020. Right now, you should only depend on playing things that were originally supposed to release last year. Here's why that's OK.

See you next year

These are the biggest PC announcements from CES 2021

Rich Edmonds 1 day ago

CES 2021 was different in that it wasn't held at a physical location. Instead, companies relied on press kits and virtual presentations to showcase all the new products. We've rounded up the best PC-related announcements in case you happened to miss the show.

Underrated

The Xbox Series S is a little beast

Jez Corden 1 day ago 14

Recently, I've had the opportunity to go hands-on and test out an Xbox Series S. And I have to say, I am truly impressed with Microsoft's pint-sized next-gen Xbox.

Simply the best

Check out Windows Central's Best of CES 2021 picks

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 day ago

Another CES is officially in the books. While this year brought an entirely new, virtual experience, it was still packed to the brim with new laptops, exciting tech, and much more. We've rounded up our picks for the best of the best from CES 2021.

Room for growth 🎮

These are the big PS5 and Steam features I'd love to see on Xbox (Video)

Miles Dompier 3 days ago 3

There's a lot to love about the Xbox platform, but sometimes it's important to point out where the competition leads. Here are some big features on PS5 and Steam we hope make their way to Xbox.

The force is strong with this decision

EA, Star Wars breakup proves Lucasfilm is finally serious about gaming

Jennifer Locke 4 days ago 1

EA was never the right publisher to helm all Star Wars titles. Now its grip has been loosened and Disney is working with other studios on Star Wars projects, Lucasfilm Games can start delivering on what fans want.

Trunchbull step aside

Preview: Little Nightmares II sends you to a British school from hell

Jez Corden 4 days ago 3

Little Nightmares II is shaping up nicely, with this latest preview taking us into a dark forest, and a spooky school experience ripped from a Dickensian fever dream.

The future of TV

Google Stadia on LG TVs is a glimpse at Xbox Game Pass' inevitable future

Jez Corden 4 days ago 15

Like music, movies, and television before it, video games are heading to our smart TVs via apps, eliminating the need for a video game console entirely.

Don't pay scalper prices though

It may soon be even more expensive to buy a GPU and build a PC

Brendan Lowry 5 days ago 4

An incoming tax on GPUs and motherboards means that if you're planning to build a PC, you need to do it very soon, or else you'll have to deal with higher pricing.

Watch out for these!

5 mistakes I made building my gaming PC so you don't have to

Brendan Lowry 1 week ago 15

Building a gaming PC can be tough, especially if you're a first-time builder. Over the holiday break, our very own Brendan decided to tackle the challenge and give building a gaming rig a shot. Here are five mistakes he made during his build that you can avoid.

What's going wrong?

Minecraft Earth ends: Why do Microsoft's mobile games keep failing?

Jez Corden 1 week ago 15

Microsoft's latest mobile failure is Minecraft Earth, which on paper, seemed like an amazing idea. What went wrong, and can Microsoft fix it in the future?

There's something for everyone

Best Destiny 2 builds, and how to make your own

Brendan Lowry 1 week ago 2

Destiny 2's sandbox has become both wider and deeper than ever before, and as a result, players have the tools to create some very effective builds in both PvE and PvP. Here's an overview of the best ones, as well as a guide on how you can start creating your own builds.

A few things outstanding

What Microsoft needs to fix with Xbox for 2021

Jez Corden 1 week ago 25

There's no rest for the wicked, and Microsoft's big Xbox expansion is only just beginning. We have the hardware, we're waiting for the games, but what about some of the lesser-known platform problems that Microsoft should address this year?

Looking ahead

Xbox in 2020: The biggest moments, successes, failings, and the future

Jez Corden 2 weeks ago 9

It's time to jump ahead and look at what Xbox will look like in 2021 and beyond. Here's how Microsoft has set up Xbox with a recipe for success, and why the only factor now is time itself.

Newgrounds represent

An ode to Adobe Flash, and how it saved my future

Jez Corden 2 weeks ago 11

On December 31st, 2020, web format Flash officially dies. Adobe will stop distributing the interactive vector video player, and cease all security updates. I feel uniquely sad about the death of Flash, because I feel I owe it so much for my career as it is now. This is a tribute to Flash, and its legacy, shaping the world wide web.

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