<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:29:20 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds' "Ascendance" DLC has been revealed — and it's bringing crazy new moves and a classic monster I'd never thought I'd ever see again ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-ascendance-dlc-has-been-revealed-and-its-bringing-crazy-new-moves-and-a-classic-monster-id-never-thought-id-ever-see-again FXuUYXhsdt4Aqf5YqpraCX Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:29:20 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:37:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every Xbox and PC game shown during Summer Game Fest 2026 — announcements, reveals, trailers, gameplay, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/every-xbox-and-pc-game-shown-during-summer-game-fest-2026 RzEmWi7viMaC6urFjSfk2V Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:55:54 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:18:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I came to help that problem": Xbox's Project Helix will only be expensive "if we do not innovate," says CEO, hinting it may have a lower price than you think ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-project-helix-will-only-be-expensive-if-we-do-not-innovate-says-ceo-hinting-it-may-have-a-lower-price-than-you-think aemGCiyEtZY3e9VChfMHpW Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:30:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ "That's what the next 100 days will be about": Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says memory shortages from AI are "uncomfortable," and the next big "challenge and opportunity" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-says-memory-shortages-from-ai-are-uncomfortable-and-the-next-big-challenge-and-opportunity yWZpwcBGrdVmqK3Atwsbn6 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:50:36 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:43:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert's first summer patch is rolling out: Improving "Re-Blockade", mounts, mini-games, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/crimson-desert-first-summer-patch-rolling-out-re-blockade-mounts-mini-games-more jbKS2T4ws7A9PXkXSRzxT5 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:07:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo Infinite is slipping down Xbox's most-played chart — but the Master Chief Collection refuses to be fragged ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-infinite-is-slipping-down-xbox-most-played-but-master-chief-collection-refuses-to-be-fragged SL5ysLvCtGQbRayXHd2XCG Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:45:49 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:46:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve confirms its Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR are still "shipping this summer" — without a whiff of any prices ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-confirms-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-still-shipping-this-summer C8ASTKCvN9nUrk5uLpmrvJ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:52:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, I'm remembering some of the most memorable announcements for its consoles and games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-25th-anniversary-remembering-memorable-announcements SUfvxB4JYuKryFe52TrZGV Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Linux is losing ground on Steam as Windows 11 continues its rise among PC gamers — is Microsoft repairing its reputation? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/linux-is-losing-ground-on-steam-as-windows-11-continues-its-rise Rs42LVnSLzmeHGQ6VKj8nS Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:11:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's CEO just defined her mission: "My mandate is not 30% accountability margins, it’s to be the number one." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ceo-my-mandate-is-not-30-percent-accountability-margins-its-to-be-the-number-one X7hPw4FpmmdC6u6k3ZWwFA Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:57:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox CEO doubles down on exclusives, saying they remain central to defining the Xbox platform ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ceo-doubles-down-on-exclusives-saying-they-remain-central-to-defining-the-xbox-platform PkGf4PyJpDj4egotGBZFiU Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:50:15 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:50:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ "2,000 to 3,000 new hits every single day": Dangerous malware "WeedHack" hides in Minecraft mods, gives attackers webcam access, Steam and Discord passwords, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/dangerous-malware-weedhack-hides-in-minecraft-mods-gives-attackers-webcam-access-steam-and-discord-passwords-and-more vNSB3qdDsj4KDLsL8zaWRH Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:12:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Too early to say” as Amazon walks back comments that implied IOI might not return for the 007 sequel ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/too-early-to-say-as-amazon-walks-back-comments-that-implied-ioi-might-not-return-for-the-007-sequel oN6MZ8FqQRThaHUnnCWw3j Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:11:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft and Xbox just launched 41 new indie game demos you can play right now — check out everything new and upcoming from ID@Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/microsoft-and-xbox-just-launched-41-new-indie-game-demos-you-can-play-right-now BJ3feezW74XxsHDGDvnWAB Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:42:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is once again making it easier for developers — this time it's targeting Godot, a favorite among indie creators ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-once-again-making-it-easier-for-developers-this-time-its-targeting-godot-a-favorite-among-indie-creators bBgXbNud3J3k7HqwFmbPLZ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:25:45 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:42:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ SEGA may have accidentally revealed Persona 6, as it took down "leaked" official artwork and a logo related to it, leading to massive speculation ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sega-may-have-accidentally-revealed-persona-6-as-it-took-down-leaked-official-artwork-and-a-logo-related-to-it-leading-to-massive-speculation jU3yTSGs5Vy8ZjKkAgqsUH Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:01:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 announces huge updates with "the next evolution of Major Orders," massive progression changes, and new rewards — oh, and fixes I've been praying for, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-announces-huge-updates-with-the-next-evolution-of-major-orders-massive-progression-changes-and-new-rewards NTYPN7sdbRDDcChh8YEn6M Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:38:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bethesda's instantly forgettable Elder Scrolls game is shutting down this month: Here's what its few players need to know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/bethesda-elder-scrolls-game-shutting-down-this-month 2znAS97YqWvyZJTGf7wk6K Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:41:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Former Forza Horizon director finally unveils "Clutch": A story-driven racing game looking to be serious competition for Xbox's flagship ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/former-forza-horizon-director-finally-unveils-clutch v53VnYMDdm8gn4kFWkwq45 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:07:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ This officially licensed Airbus cockpit is a Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilot's dream ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-officially-licensed-airbus-cockpit-is-a-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-pilots-dream K7jxdjp9mvbL8ZXidfDN7h Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:41:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Battlefield Hardline servers are about to shut down, killing the game for everyone — and it's not the only Xbox title that's dying ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/battlefield-hardline-servers-are-about-to-shut-down 9FzFGuqCAUSEzhYrYtxFNR Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:03:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly sold 6.4 million copies — and the PS5 version hasn't even been released yet ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/forza-horizon-6-has-reportedly-sold-6-4-million-copies 23B7dFiHJeYmY2FksXGqtm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:39:59 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:13:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 proves Xbox exclusives still move hardware — and the latest UK sales figures back it up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/forza-horizon-6-proves-xbox-exclusives-still-move-hardware-uk-sales-figures H8oqEBTE3tdd9MiWEh4NYL Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:11:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Persona 5: Royal returns to Xbox Game Pass, and it's bringing with it some cosy and survival titles for Xbox Game Pass's first June 2026 batch of games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-5-royal-returns-to-xbox-game-pass-and-its-bringing-with-it-some-cosy-and-survival-titles-for-xbox-game-passs-first-june-2026-batch-of-games zv4kDrzdh3BtpoMfywp4YS Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:54:39 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:32:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We want Destiny 3": As Bungie's Destiny 2 comes to an end, fans cry out for a sequel and flood Sony's PlayStation State of Play livestream chat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/as-bungies-destiny-2-comes-to-an-end-fans-cry-out-for-a-sequel-and-flood-sonys-playstation-state-of-play-livestream-chat AShyhT3cWvAAaYypr28ogc Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:37:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ A chaotic legacy is reborn with Stuntman: Hollywood and with my favorite movie of all time on board I think it's my new most anticipated game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/a-chaotic-legacy-is-reborn-with-stuntman-hollywood-and-with-my-favorite-movie-of-all-time-on-board-i-think-its-my-new-most-anticipated-game mBXZbcbASaNMDBLjZGiHSQ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:44:43 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:45:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Behold: Every Xbox and PC game that refused to be overshadowed by Marvel's Wolverine at Sony's June 2026 State of Play ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/every-xbox-and-pc-game-at-sony-june-2026-state-of-play c8SAQ8DXEbFqAj8ZGqaxc7 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Defining Modern Warfare by its sound signatures": The latest sneak peek into this year's Call of Duty shows off soundscapes powered by Microsoft Triton tech ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/infinity-ward-using-microsoft-audio-tech-for-modern-warfare-4 7Aai2pRdXSGz3jEPBDnvSF Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:55:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert reveals a new roadmap of gameplay and story improvements for the open-world hit — and a DLC is in the works ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/crimson-desert-reveals-a-new-roadmap-and-a-dlc-is-in-the-works rCwigbkVckE4QuaWpk9cJC Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:45:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what I think you should expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-games-showcase-2026-predictions-hopes-dreams-and-what-i-think-you-should-expect NGNDW2QbDrqGHwy2GY8cs3 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent more than 40 hours customizing my camper van and taking to the open road with friends in 'Outbound' — a cozy survival adventure on Xbox Game Pass (and I think you should, too!) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/outbound-id-xbox-preview PErXKvUfzbDy6JjzeW9ydH Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:43:20 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:53:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A lot of money didn’t go into Destiny": Ex-Bungie dev blames leadership "greed," not Marathon, for funding issues as Destiny 2's final update approaches ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ex-bungie-dev-blames-leadership-greed-not-marathon-for-funding-issues-as-destiny-2s-final-update-approaches aQp7Z8fqbJm9qMWU38QsE5 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:51:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We do a lil port'n, and a lil polish'n": This classic Fallout game is getting a fan-made Xbox port developed with a 20-year-old homebrew framework ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-classic-fallout-game-is-getting-a-fan-made-xbox-port-developed-with-a-20-year-old-homebrew-framework Y98H6LvwVAahxpC9fCKisE Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:27:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fallout 76's new Season 25 patch notes reveal the next-gen update is coming out this summer — this old Xbox has a surprising advantage over PS5 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/fallout-76s-new-season-25-patch-notes-reveal-the-next-gen-update-is-coming-out-this-summer N9BLkGmFVCHroMhHqyPkof Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I guess Steam wasn’t enough,” as Gabe Newell allegedly put USD 815 million into a real‑life Subnautica‑style vessel ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-guess-steam-wasnt-enough-as-gabe-newell-allegedly-put-usd-815-million-into-a-real-life-subnautica-style-vessel op954gPbDkKjV3ndPmdjeL Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:35:51 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:36:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6: Best Drag Cars and tuning setups to dominate the leaderboards ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/forza-horizon-6-best-drag-cars-and-tuning-setups-to-dominate-the-leaderboards ZpdWGUg2KTnfDgQZE4KB5a Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:13:01 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:13:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never knew being a lying, corrupt detective could be so fun — Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy found a way, and I can't get enough ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/warhammer-40-000-dark-heresy-lying-corrupt-detective o5LTCMzGagrtkkniR6XTGT Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Flydigi Vader 5S' wired Xbox controller review — It's a bit ugly, but it has some fantastic features I wish more Xbox controllers had by default ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-review 6cKTPGg97zafXRLWi6YHkP Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Globetrotting is a key part of Modern Warfare”: Here’s what we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer maps and modes for launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/modern-warfare-4-confirmed-multiplayer-maps-modes N8DuhK77jhSHdq45XW7upB Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft and Xbox are giving away this slept-on exclusive game free for an entire month — make sure you get it while the offer's on the table ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-and-xbox-are-giving-away-this-slept-on-exclusive-game-free-for-an-entire-month cs8WmFHMAAs7t2tSDbXvSj Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:20:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Guardians make their own fate": As a Destiny 3 petition surges, Destiny 2 dev calls on players to log in for its final content update on June 9 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/as-a-destiny-3-petition-surges-destiny-2-dev-calls-on-players-to-log-in-for-its-final-content-update-on-june-9 ogEdvpHo4KV2h6hhD8hYrN Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:57:33 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:59:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Baldur's Gate 3's D&D RPG predecessor is getting a remake according to a new report — and I wouldn't be surprised if the first game was, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/baldurs-gate-3s-d-and-d-rpg-predecessor-is-getting-a-remake-according-to-a-new-report yE4hzqcJiWtJ6G7t7nw7XK Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:12:52 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:13:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox expands "Stream your own game" library with ABZU, Bastion, 007 First Light, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-expands-stream-your-own-game-library-with-abzu-bastion-007-first-light-and-more k3ukK6TxBNGAMgJNLuDcCD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:17:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gears of War: Redux is the fan-built overhaul that I always wanted from Microsoft — Horde Mode, new maps, and Xbox 360-style achievements included ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/gears-of-war-redux-fan-overhaul-i-always-wanted DZvKQTjreeBC6FTNUTDYb5 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:33:57 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:27:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox fan backlash to "PlayStation logos in the Showcase" isn't about gatekeeping — it's about distrust ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-fan-backlash-to-playstation-logos-in-the-showcase-isnt-about-gatekeeping-its-about-distrust WQ2JDj6Nx7vd86aMM6dgnf Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Modern Warfare 4 gameplay shows off the new movement system and first look at Create-a-Class emerges ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/modern-warfare-4-gameplay-shows-off-the-new-movement-system-and-first-look-at-create-a-class-emerges YD4Jbt5qBdqPK93ee5kRMg Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:20:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Fireteam Raven is now playable on PC — but it's not quite as simple as it sounds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-fireteam-raven-is-now-playable-on-pc-but-its-not-quite-as-simple-as-it-sounds usiUuhb6zdWyWzevZTauxF Sun, 31 May 2026 14:08:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The early signs are encouraging”: New data suggests Xbox is winning back gamers and rebuilding momentum ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-early-signs-are-encouraging-new-data-suggests-xbox-is-winning-back-gamers-and-rebuilding-momentum isXzGXF53XuKPwt5D5bCQF Sun, 31 May 2026 13:43:45 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 13:54:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition leaks early on Xbox with a surprising USD 1,999 price ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rayman-origins-enhanced-edition-leaks-early-on-xbox-with-a-surprising-usd-1-999-price wSxH3GjvGL4hEavJQ99pMJ Sun, 31 May 2026 13:31:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ "No Lady Gaga. No Omni-Man." Call of Duty doubles down on grounded Modern Warfare 4 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/no-lady-gaga-no-omni-man-call-of-duty-doubles-down-on-grounded-modern-warfare-4 9n9Jn7GtmDidjrcmtpWNXD Sun, 31 May 2026 13:22:51 +0000