<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Pc-gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming Fri, 01 May 2026 14:08:33 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Roblox’s new Reality mode shows how far NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 AI upscaling can push a simple game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/roblox-reality-nvidia-dlss-5-ai-upscaling EJoSnqK9Exgd6eUQ8HNiYZ Fri, 01 May 2026 14:08:33 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:45:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/github-hack-ps5-dualshock-pc-gaming-wireless 6wcj7KuzpBNCNvSyL7gFVT Fri, 01 May 2026 13:14:18 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/as-xbox-fans-push-for-a-return-to-exclusive-games-analysts-report-theyre-the-number-one-reason-players-use-consoles mWymHtuK49UAjj266GoDic Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:01 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:57:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-mode-is-here-microsoft-rolls-out-console-style-experience-on-windows-11-barely-meeting-its-own-deadline hPKfLYFhksLAAnrmfQN8Xa Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:17:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir — new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/world-of-warcraft-causes-a-stir-new-cosmetic-houses-cost-as-much-as-an-entire-expansion imChNRevo7YRFxCDL3r59a Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:44:56 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:19:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-april-update-brings-awesome-improvements-to-xbox-and-pc-including-one-ive-wanted-microsoft-to-add-for-years yDtjbjkPUYxp24pfmfmPJC Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:57:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Another comical decision": Warcraft 3: Legacy just landed on Battle.net, but the Reforged disaster isn't over ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/warcraft-3-legacy-battle-net-launch iEySu6mkDqxLGNMzEMyuHe Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:45:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" — "Not surprising at all" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/analysts-react-to-microsofts-xbox-game-pass-price-drop-believe-it-should-help-subscriber-numbers-grow SSQM85Zqy3RqwtjnKXQNgk Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:42:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/new-halo-report-reveals-just-how-destructive-mass-culling-microsoft-layoffs-were-at-halo-studios 73RuVqJqhDXfkH8i2ydi55 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It's something we're working very hard on": Valve promises it's working on a Steam Deck restock after it sold out amid the RAM shortage, but the memory crisis isn't over ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/valve-promises-its-working-on-a-steam-deck-restock-after-it-sold-out-amid-the-ram-shortage gocnJKUAHEEVFPFzsojnKa Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:10:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The best flight stick I've ever used": This high-end customizable HOTAS with OLED HUD gets a massive $100 discount ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/turtle-beach-velocityone-flightdeck-deal FzVcVUXF6FHgDTWYkHf3sX Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:38:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Brewmaster is a little ahead right now": World of Warcraft has a serious tank shortage — instead of nerfing monks, BUFF everything else ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/brewmaster-is-a-little-ahead-right-now-world-of-warcraft-has-a-serious-tank-shortage 4FWWSzcYrruwpN2E649enZ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:10:07 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:57:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fallout creator Tim Cain plans to make one last game after rejoining Xbox's Obsidian last year — "I think I am gonna make one more game before I retire again" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fallout-creator-tim-cain-plans-to-make-one-last-game-after-rejoining-xboxs-obsidian-last-year NYcCzfM6UdLaYdU8heSb6K Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:51:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The world probably would have been a better place with that game in it": Ex-The Elder Scrolls Online director reflects on Xbox canceling his 'Project Blackbird' MMO amid layoffs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ex-the-elder-scrolls-online-director-reflects-on-xbox-canceling-his-project-blackbird-mmo-amid-layoffs uvNSN9TgADdz3KaZmTy2we Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:04:33 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve’s $99 Steam Controller has a big problem — and it's not the price ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valves-usd99-steam-controller-has-a-big-problem-and-its-not-the-price YAUmTRVqJQSJDdKZdr9iGK Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:37:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It's all about the type of memory": NVIDIA's new 12GB RTX 5070 mobile variant wants to ease memory shortages by adding more VRAM ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-rtx-5070-mobile-12gb-vram-memory-shortage wCGMJ7vLt8jJD4yX8TpRVV Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:24:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A one-of-a-kind gaming laptop": How did ASUS fit an RTX 5090 inside a dual-screen PC? I tested the new ROG Zephyrus Duo to find out. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-zephyrus-duo-2026-review CN4L2kyzxqicmpwLT3z8yj Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:33:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Logitech’s new G512 X keyboard lets you mix analog and mechanical switches ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/logitechs-new-g512-x-keyboard-lets-you-mix-analog-and-mechanical-switches SPr9bUki9zXyyiiMxmBp8G Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:03 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss gave its employees a huge bonus for hitting 5 million copies sold across Xbox, PC, and PS5 — "I express my deep respect and gratitude" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/crimson-desert-dev-pearl-abyss-gave-its-employees-a-huge-bonus-for-hitting-5-million-copies-sold-across-xbox-pc-and-ps5 XbubY8dUp8xogPLkbNjUeY Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:11:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ "That's exactly what Xbox needs": Former Meta colleague of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says her non-gaming background doesn't matter because she has "the spine to push hard calls through" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/former-colleague-of-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-says-her-non-gaming-background-doesnt-matter zSGKnn7x3trKAP2oyyRzva Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:03:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve’s new Steam Controller keeps leaking — and the rumored price suggests Steam Machine is quietly gearing up for a real comeback (but will fans pay?) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valves-new-steam-controller-keeps-leaking-and-the-rumored-price-suggests-steam-machine-is-quietly-gearing-up-for-a-real-comeback-but-will-fans-pay 6MHzW78VYZV3DEpqdLZc7M Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert turns into Diablo? Some clever PC gamers have discovered an isometric camera tweak in a top-down style ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/crimson-desert-turns-into-diablo-isometric-camera-tweak 2iuQYzbws9dVAT6e4wVwkW Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:18:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smart move as Valve’s new Steam Deck tools aim to boost handheld performance with developer tuning and user‑submitted framerate data ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-steamworks-new-data LBif84e5wiRYNWJu6BYW4N Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:05:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I built a retro gaming PC for less than $500 — Complete guide to hardware, software, and how to start gaming without spending anything ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/retro-gaming-pc-budget-build-guide Cpz27yLw8sRyUVz6rGyBLZ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Testing this iBUYPOWER "RDY Trace X" gaming PC proves how great a pre-built rig can be, even with these caveats ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/ibuypower-rdy-trace-x-r01-review ivj49a3xzxwnZNXhV95ngK Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Devs behind canceled Xbox game are hiring for an unannounced AAA open-world title — are they reviving one of my favorite action game franchises? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/devs-behind-canceled-xbox-game-are-hiring-for-an-unannounced-aaa-open-world-title BejFVBb53iT3KaEVuP75kP Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ FFXIV announces new expansion Evercold during Fanfest 2026 keynote, and whoa, it already has a release date — here's where we're going after Dawntrail ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ffxiv-announces-new-expansion-evercold-during-fanfest-2026-keynote-and-whoa-it-already-has-a-release-date HaWUNbp9VCbzwrAj8Vrt3Q Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:50:25 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:04:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I want to make the right decision": Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft will "make some calls" on exclusive games, but won't rush to make "the fastest decision" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-says-microsoft-will-make-some-calls-on-exclusive-games-but-wont-rush wuy6PDvwzubNkgLhtmys64 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:25:06 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:30:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We care deeply about this game, and we play it right alongside you": World of Warcraft team apologizes for the state of the game — as patch 12.0.5 frustration boils over ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/world-of-warcraft-developers-lament-the-state-of-midnight-as-patch-12-0-5-frustration-boils-over sjR5V6tgeBhMHGXhb8bLMk Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:27:44 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:33:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everything-announced-for-xbox-and-pc-at-the-id-xbox-and-ign-april-2026-showcase Z4rnqJyPJDtDKKZ6BFgduK Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Xbox will be where the world plays": Microsoft confirms Xbox is once again looking into acquisitions, huge manifesto for the future detailed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-confirms-xbox-is-once-again-looking-into-acquisitions-huge-manifesto-for-the-future-detailed bgzamTG8n4VAc6ifztsYK6 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:51:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake finally has its release date after its full reveal, and preorders are live — oh, and there's a Collector's Edition, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ubisofts-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-remake-finally-has-its-release-date-after-its-full-reveal-and-preorders-are-live gSrCYJkMfSbhcmp6nAaJEK Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:20:08 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:24:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ "If it continues like this WoW will inevitably die": World of Warcraft players beg Blizzard to slow down — for all the wrong reasons ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/worst-patch-ever-world-of-warcraft-players-beg-blizzard-to-slow-down-on-its-updates-for-all-the-wrong-reasons mVYUxKoPzimFZ9iUQYYCw7 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:56:56 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:08:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is getting more old Call of Duty games in 2026 after price drop, loss of day-one releases — which ones do you want to see? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/microsoft-says-xbox-game-pass-is-getting-more-old-call-of-duty-games-in-2026-after-price-drop-loss-of-day-one-releases LvZ7MZPjQqKW4ATrUS7Wtk Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:52:57 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:25:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ "If we can have this beautiful machine ... that's what I want to see": The dev of this Xbox Game Pass hit is working on 15 projects and opening 2 new studios ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-dev-of-this-xbox-game-pass-hit-is-working-on-15-projects-and-opening-2-new-studios YDgN8YjSzVYCbJvLynGdnn Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:44:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Metro author confirms Metro 2039's protagonist main character is voiced, unlike Artyom and a first for the series — and "he’s got things to say" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/metro-author-confirms-metro-2039s-protagonist-main-character-is-voiced-unlike-artyom-and-a-first-for-the-series xMp3jouYejCZqrHNEUfTBU Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:47:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ MAINGEAR’s MG‑1 MK II upgrades CPU, cooling, and expandability to turn a compact mini PC into a true desktop replacement ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/maingear-mg-1-mk-ii-launch XAENjx9J6bcdn2zdeaEK5b Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:59:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Baldur's Gate 3 director reacts to Xbox Game Pass removing Call of Duty from day one access alongside price drop — "It is a good thing creatively" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/baldurs-gate-3-director-reacts-to-xbox-game-pass-removing-call-of-duty-from-day-one-access-alongside-price-drop ru8DDzybtNLjrnDA9jXCjG Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I think I know someone who would be perfect for that role": Is former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' teasing interest in Microsoft's Xbox senior manager position? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/is-former-xbox-director-larry-hryb-major-nelson-teasing-interest-in-microsofts-xbox-senior-manager-position mjrxMSH9unnRLtC6MydpeX Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:08:37 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:09:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Buy the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance RPG on Steam right now, and you can help save its most iconic castle IRL — it's crazy cheap for Steam Medieval Fest ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/buy-the-first-kingdom-come-deliverance-rpg-on-steam-right-now-and-you-can-help-save-its-most-iconic-castle-irl an9zYCj5ZdnyzFjUUoFyCN Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:36:12 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:41:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's Starfield just topped US game sales for the first time since launch after its PS5 release — is Bethesda's RPG selling well on PlayStation after all? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-starfield-just-topped-us-game-sales-for-the-first-time-since-launch-after-its-ps5-release Rvxh7ZF5PaiPLVBrSGAJD8 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:01:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft and Xbox just announced a new games showcase coming this week — here's when it is, what to expect, and how to watch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-and-xbox-just-announced-a-new-games-showcase-coming-this-week ue9RoRLyq8toCyyVrJTZK5 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:06:01 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:06:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ World of Warcraft finally kills 'pirate' server Turtle WoW ... but there are real lessons as to why it was so popular ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/world-of-warcraft-finally-kills-pirate-server-turtle-wow q8zhDHMPbtFd5T4sDxSqQY Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:50:28 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:37:52 +0000 <![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[ "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[ 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