<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:52:39 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Retro gaming PCs are booming in 2026, and not just for nostalgia — Here's the story behind it and how to build your own on the cheap ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/retro-gaming-pc-boom-build-own UuDbmBsfhqsYhsTEDvWygW Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:52:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Yes, we’re beginning to look into port options”: critically acclaimed Sword of the Sea could be heading to Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/yes-were-beginning-to-look-into-port-options-critically-acclaimed-sword-of-the-sea-could-be-heading-to-xbox U2EgACKNCj5BfUsgXdWEME Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:44:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Looking into this” as Xbox’s new CEO steps in after an Insider update reportedly bricks a Series S and raises fresh concerns ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/looking-into-this-as-xboxs-new-ceo-steps-in-after-an-insider-update-reportedly-bricks-a-series-s-and-raises-fresh-concerns PvHoM8Dzo38WyoDtB7pPDn Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:45:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A surprise BAFTA result lands” as South of Midnight outperforms expectations and a new winner takes the spotlight ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/a-surprise-bafta-result-lands-as-south-of-midnight-outperforms-expectations-and-a-new-winner-takes-the-spotlight 7mHgCmdZnFo8Qfs56RQEbk Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:35:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Is there a better introduction to PC gaming?" This incredible LEGO PC build shows how far creativity can go — I'm inspired to build my own ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/lego-pc-gaming-diy-build cm9dutmp4KJXKzrn5gpb6X Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:11:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ After Xbox's big Metro 2039 reveal, it just got the best deal on 4A Games' franchise I've ever seen — get every Metro game dirt cheap while you can ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/after-xboxs-big-metro-2039-reveal-it-just-got-the-best-deal-on-4a-games-franchise-ive-ever-seen 5SMEhZrKkcH8NdnrDMwiNV Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:30:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Hold management accountable. Protect the devs": Former Halo art director implores fans to direct anger "where it belongs" after allegations of "unlawful acts" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/former-halo-art-director-implores-fans-to-direct-anger-where-it-belongs-after-allegations-of-unlawful-acts MxwvU2uQvvq4QsTuoS35US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:46:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It really is coming along": Xbox games head Matt Booty was asked which upcoming game from Microsoft stands out — here's what he said (and why I agree) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-games-head-matt-booty-was-asked-which-upcoming-game-from-microsoft-stands-out-heres-what-he-said 2rSxKBMkfFijYxcv6vzLyc Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:52:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'People of Note': Turn-based combat becomes a full-blown musical experience in this new Xbox Play Anywhere title from Annapurna Interactive ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/people-of-note-xbox-play-anywhere M5vmfTFS96a8BqU3aGXZFK Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:12:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Cloud Gaming with monthly time limit": Microsoft's code hints at an Xbox Game Pass 'TRITON' codename and new 'Duet' tier ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-code-hints-at-game-pass-triton-and-duet-tier ypcsNBiW3wtLhVdVRsVPNH Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Battlefield 6 is finally cooking for real with its 2026 roadmap bringing awesome maps, a real server browser, and more — but there's still one big problem ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-6-is-finally-cooking-for-real-with-its-2026-roadmap-bringing-awesome-maps-a-real-server-browser-and-more UgqJMzdor8vzsn29yG6JN7 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:34:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We can’t wait to tell you our new story": Read Metro 2039 dev 4A Games' letter to the community following Xbox's reveal of the long-awaited shooter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/read-the-metro-2039-devs-letter-to-the-community-following-xboxs-reveal-of-the-long-awaited-shooter 54PzW5nWyPSvfNJxKpH4YN Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:43:50 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:38:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox’s latest update rolls out with smart improvements that strengthen the platform, but the real test is sustaining momentum ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-latest-update-is-now-live-for-everyone-and-i-think-theyre-getting-a-lot-right-but-can-they-keep-up-the-momentum QoeJJ5cAndH5uZA6cLuyBm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:15:58 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox and Paramount have its Call of Duty movie release date, but it's pretty far off — here's exactly when the film is coming out ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/xbox-and-paramount-have-its-call-of-duty-movie-release-date-but-its-pretty-far-off hwkxuDQSWkxbgJyVHma7wW Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:56:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Darkest ever" Metro 2039 looks absolutely insane, but also painfully sobering — Xbox First Look showcase offers our first glimpse at 4A Games' next epic ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/darkest-ever-metro-2039-looks-absolutely-insane-xbox-first-look-showcase PPtRGLW6wXREFbRcUUnkB6 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:27:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is revealing too much too soon and Blizzard risks ruining the joy of discovery ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-lord-of-hatred-is-revealing-too-much-too-soon-and-blizzard-risks-ruining-the-joy-of-discovery ZQDAJuB8EBSKqDZeHsNkiW Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:21:41 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:38:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Thank you to every Greymane": Crimson Desert shows no signs of slowing down, topping over 5 million sales within a month ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/crimson-desert-topping-over-5-million-sales-within-a-month dWVGZ8MfQKkQtswVkb3RP6 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:20:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's Starfield gets Nintendo Switch 2 rating days after its PS5 release, keeping hopes for a port of Bethesda's RPG alive — here's what we know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-starfield-gets-nintendo-switch-2-rating-days-after-its-ps5-release-keeping-hopes-for-a-port-of-bethesdas-rpg-alive KoUTfC28oyea4U4HipaBqA Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:53:03 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:23:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The stuff that we're seeing is really well put together": Xbox game publishing chief says Forza Horizon 6 takes him back to the golden years of racing games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-publishing-chief-says-forza-horizon-6-takes-him-back-to-the-golden-years-of-racing-games BMyez6dgZaYyfr3BrdhSJ8 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:41:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Xbox games lead Matt Booty says its studios are in a "culture of cultures" and work together more than you think — Blizzard is even helping with Fable ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-xbox-games-lead-matt-booty-says-its-studios-are-in-a-culture-of-cultures-and-work-together-more-than-you-think SnaNwo4h4tXAn5LAjNQ8Km Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:44:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rumored feature coming to Steam that will help you track prices, and Microsoft should copy it immediately for Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rumored-feature-coming-to-steam-that-will-help-you-track-prices-and-microsoft-should-copy-it-immediately-for-xbox-and-pc ttTBioUSpaacr3ZMPYePgU Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:39 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox and Best Buy want to help you build your first video game in 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-and-best-buy-want-to-help-you-build-your-first-game-in-2026 XNHdVsvKqjNTF6f48DazC3 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:18:59 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:21:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ ID@Xbox makes a bold claim — “Games launching day one into Game Pass… do very well on other platforms as well” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/id-xbox-makes-a-bold-claim-games-launching-day-one-into-game-pass-do-very-well-on-other-platforms-as-well rm98ahTYyYYZQyseYCfBjZ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:34:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Before Forza Horizon 6 takes us to Japan, let's remember where the legend began almost 14 years ago ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/before-forza-horizon-6-takes-us-to-japan-lets-remember-where-the-legend-began-almost-14-years-ago nx7K6gb6D6z7ofppix8DtZ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:54:22 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:12:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ WWE 2K26 review: It comes close to being the best in the world — but yearly releases are clearly holding it back ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wwe-2k26-review ttviyWzdVM6AadTCmxZbnY Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Starfield's sales on PlayStation 5 make me wonder why Xbox even bothered... was this worth devaluing exclusivity? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/starfields-sales-on-playstation-5-make-me-wonder-why-xbox-even-bothered-was-this-worth-devaluing-exclusivity AbHv2WRFSTaQYpavVMBWsj Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:04:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overwatch Season 2 just dropped with new hero Sierra and a launch on Nintendo Switch 2 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/overwatch-season-2-live WeHRUWtmQ5vXnJJxNDYnQf Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:02:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We have ideas that we want to get out there": Bethesda's Todd Howard says Xbox's Starfield and Fallout 76 were "creatively different" by design, for better or worse ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/bethesdas-todd-howard-says-xboxs-starfield-and-fallout-76-were-creatively-different-by-design-for-better-or-worse BLqrZW9DrVkMomCb5cZAHJ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:57:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Xbox Storage Expansion Cards can have a life after the console; as it turns out, you can use it as PC storage ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/your-xbox-storage-expansion-cards-can-have-a-life-after-the-console-as-it-turns-out-you-can-use-it-as-pc-storage p7DoaKKY9UbB3G82BUBrJP Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:50:23 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:10:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Subnautica 2 publisher changes from Krafton to the game's devs on Xbox and Steam amid Early Access legal battle — is Unknown Worlds indie once more? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/subnautica-2-publisher-changes-from-krafton-to-the-games-devs-on-xbox-and-steam-amid-early-access-legal-battle 9rMnFMDpSqPe6NyTUdd7T9 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:27:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Metro creator Dmitry Glukhovsky says Metro 2039 "will be darker than anything you've seen before" ahead of full reveal — is Artyom's story finished? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/metro-creator-says-metro-2039-will-be-darker-than-anything-youve-seen-before-ahead-of-full-reveal MwnEksqhxbEZtHZtUjnBtQ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:49:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mind-warping Morrowind-like 'Dread Delusion' rejects modernity and embraces teeth-bared retro nightmares on Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/dread-delusion-xbox nHMFMRJ4nJP7AYALxuHAye Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:18:48 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:19:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Another example of Game Pass disparity": Kingdom Come Deliverance II runs natively on ARM with Steam, but not the Xbox app ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/kingdom-come-deliverance-ii-arm-native-steam-xbox-pc-app 3yHQ2CcTiQoRVYMUE8zVJM Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:52:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Xbox users spend more than PS5": Grand Theft Auto V leak reveals GTA Online earnings — as consoles dominate PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grand-theft-auto-v-leak-reveals-gta-online-earnings TdBsQ8sdVVPPbuHWwmzvaH Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:10:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This is a pattern, not a coincidence": Halo Studios report highlights alleged leadership failures and staff treatment concerns ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-studios-report-highlights-alleged-leadership-failures aeq4x5oyiwvyFNTt2ou9W6 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:55:45 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:23:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ex-Microsoft Xbox lead says he thinks Phil Spencer "did a fantastic job," and believes new CEO Asha Sharma has an "edge" — "I'm very optimistic." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ex-microsoft-xbox-lead-says-he-thinks-phil-spencer-did-a-fantastic-job-and-believes-new-ceo-asha-sharma-has-an-edge kq6ZKkRU2dbVSvwZtUJa2Y Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:31:49 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:26:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Game Pass "has become too expensive for players," suggesting a price change — "we need a better value equation" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-new-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-says-game-pass-has-become-too-expensive-for-players-suggesting-a-price-change Mh2jZmJa2KwUkCvo65VgaX Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:22:28 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:27:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 full achievements list appears online ahead of release, revealing all 57 challenges and the full 1000 Gamerscore breakdown ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/forza-horizon-6-full-achievements-list-appears-online-ahead-of-release-revealing-all-57-challenges-and-the-full-1000-gamerscore-breakdown u89T3e4ZDF5Cmb96dsaYQ5 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:51:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Pragmata' (PC, Xbox) Review — "A game that separates itself from humanity" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/pragmata-xbox-pc-review-a-game-that-separates-itself-from-humanity SHhdzA94qP85C6NuKnboza Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:16:55 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:18:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm's next PC gaming move on Snapdragon X starts with 25 "adapted" titles from NetEase, Marvel Rivals included ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-netease-collaboration-marvel-rivals Vo7RYvbedRsGMVx5FToNAP Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:20:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It started as a meme, but I think I might actually leave this on my PC": Enthusiast builds a "Superdome" PC cooler out of Noctua fans, and it works way better than anyone expected ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/major-hardware-noctua-superdome-pc-cooler 7T3oL5fLoDE2ZjfQ5edwa6 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:58:01 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Metro 2039' confirmed for "Xbox First Look" show: New format will spotlight games throughout the year. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/metro-2039-confirmed-for-xbox-first-look-show-new-format-will-spotlight-games-throughout-the-year Qih7GoumKyJhjUfhjfcZcH Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:07:38 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:12:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Project Helix ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/project-helix i9v3Cb3RuBaGStK7uJ8S99 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:07:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Valve prepping its own AI for Steam? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/is-valve-prepping-its-own-ai-for-steam QSt7s9tDp7qvYNTiw34Y86 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:58:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An ode to the Horde:" A ramble on what World of Warcraft's most iconic faction means to me — and a lament for its erasure ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/a-ramble-for-world-of-warcraft-horde-faction-lament-erasure tqpQHZPrJPaRD7KyZ2FjKW Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:11:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Truthfully, I still think Bethesda is just part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine” — Pete Hines reflects on Bethesda after Microsoft’s acquisition ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/truthfully-i-still-think-bethesda-is-just-part-of-something-that-is-not-authentic-and-is-not-genuine-pete-hines-reflects-on-bethesda-after-microsofts-acquisition PQkGQiFvmFV95AUssJ7nR8 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:37:04 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:38:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ “As of January 2026… Drew Murray is now working on the StarCraft shooter” — this report could be the clearest sign yet that the project is moving forward ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/as-of-january-2026-drew-murray-is-now-working-on-the-starcraft-shooter-this-report-could-be-the-clearest-sign-yet-that-the-project-is-moving-forward MFGd3os4y5Tx5gxDXGyS38 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:12:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Let's talk about it: Which Xbox console is the best-looking of all time and why is it the Xbox One X? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/lets-talk-about-it-which-xbox-console-is-the-best-looking-of-all-time-and-why-is-it-the-xbox-one-x WoFPjeyJtbPgqv38r6LKY3 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:07:05 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:47:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/stratix-xbox-cloud-gaming-app-for-apple-tv i48cw6q6ukErPjuzAgNcqT Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:15 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:55:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Red Bull Wololo turned Age of Empires into a headline esports event ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/age-of-empires-2-red-bull-wololo-londinium-records PPXuKK9wd4cDUPe8Q3o5x6 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:37:08 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:13:10 +0000