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Terraforming simulator
Surviving Mars DLC 'Green Planet' review: A breath of fresh air, literally
Mad Max meets DOOM
Is the new ultra-violent shooter RAGE 2 worth $60? Read this.
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Who are the real monsters?
A Plague Tale: Innocence for PC is a gripping and emotional work of art
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Finish Him
Mortal Kombat 11 is one of the best fighting games ever made
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Hardware & Accessories
Double the fun
Razer nearly doubles battery life on new Lancehead wireless mouse
Controller guide
Should you buy rechargeable batteries for your Xbox One controller?
Affordable VR gear
These great Oculus Rift S accessories cost no more than $20
Stand tall
Keep your gaming headset out of the way with these stands
Analysis
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Under the radar
Rainbow Six Siege Phantom Sight's Nokk and Warden will elevate your game
Hands-on with Rainbow Six Siege Operation Phantom Sight’s new covert duo, Nøkk and Warden.
Best for your buck
These 12 killer Xbox One accessories all cost less than $20
We’ve rounded up our favorite must-have Xbox One accessories, and they all cost less than $20.
Keep cool under (overclocking) pressure
Use Corsair to liquid cool your gaming rig
Overclocking your processor is a great way to boost gaming performance, but it can lead to overheating and damage. In order to counter this, you'll need to get a liquid cooling device for your PC. Here are the ones from CORSAIR we recommend.
176 Million and Counting
Minecraft likely becomes the best-selling game of all time on its birthday
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Minecraft is an incredibly popular survival game which focuses on gathering resources, building shelters, and exploring a procedurally-generated world. The title has become a cultural sensation in recent years along the lines of Fortnite. This is mostly due to the fact that it features open-ended gameplay.
Rejoice XPA fans
'Ashen' still coming to Xbox Play Anywhere, despite Epic Game Store deal
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The Epic Game Store has become notorious for dropping piles of cash on publishers for exclusivity, forcing them to change up established release plans at the last minute. Ashen was an early casualty.
Finally
Download time indicator rolls out to select Xbox Insiders
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Ever since the Xbox One launched in 2013, gamers have been asking for a number of features. One of the most-requested items is an estimated time indicator which tells you when a game will be downloaded. After years of waiting, it’s finally rolling out to a small subset of Xbox Insiders.
Terraforming simulator
Surviving Mars DLC 'Green Planet' review: A breath of fresh air, literally
Surviving Mars is a sci-fi strategy simulation game from Paradox and Haemimont Games. And it just got a whole lot better.
Beware the dark
Top-down horror game ‘Darkwood’ sneaks its way onto Xbox
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At Windows Central, we always try to bring you news about intriguing “AAA” games and smaller experiences. Today, a title called “Darkwood” launched on Xbox One for $15. It looks like Hotline Miami, but takes place in horror setting.
So many options
Every way you can customize the Astro C40 TR Controller software
There are a number of ways to customize the Astro C40 TR Controller, but the software also allows you to change factors like trigger sensitivity, vibration intensity, and much more. While tweaking these settings is easy, there are a lot of options.
PC Release
Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain launch this summer on the Epic Games Store
A few months ago, Epic Games announced that former PlayStation 4 exclusives like Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain were coming to the Epic Games Store soon. Luckily, we now have concrete release dates and many are releasing this summer.
No pay to win!
Minecraft Earth: How monetization works (and doesn't)
Microsoft discussed a bit about how monetization will work in the free-to-play Minecraft Earth title. Will it have pay to win? Will it have loot boxes?
Survive with your pals
How gameplay works in Minecraft Earth
Minecraft Earth is an upcoming Pokemon Go-like game from Microsoft, but it's also much more than that. Here's how the gameplay works in Minecraft Earth.
When will Minecraft Earth launch?
Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta
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If you're curious about Minecraft Earth's launch information, here's everything you need to know.
Minecraft for all
Minecraft Earth, Microsoft's new mobile AR game, could be HUGE
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We caught a glimpse at Microsoft's upcoming AR game "Minecraft Earth" and came away stunned.
wow
Fortnite Edition purple Xbox One S leaks online
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Fortnite is an incredibly popular third-person shooter which has become a cultural phenomenon over the past few years. Microsoft and Epic Games have partnered together for a very special Xbox One S.
all out mayhem
Tips for getting started in Rage 2
Rage 2's world is full of fearsome enemies and cluttered menus, but there are easy ways to make the game work for you instead of against you.
Coming soon
New Call of Duty: Mobile details reveal maps, modes, and more
A few weeks ago, Activision announced Call of Duty: Mobile for Android and iOS devices. It's supposed to be a full-fledged Call of Duty experience, with many game modes and maps, but details about its exact features were sparse until now.
Desperate times, desperate measures
Rainbow Six Siege removes Clash amid game-breaking glitches
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Ubisoft plans to temporarily remove Clash, deployable shields, and claymores, amid widespread game-breaking glitches.
Double the fun
Razer nearly doubles battery life on new Lancehead wireless mouse
Razer's Lancehead wireless mouse is getting a bit of a makeover, doubling its battery life and adding the same sensor used on the company's flagship mice.
Branching Paths
Dying Light 2 requires multiple playthroughs to experience all content
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Last year, Dying Light 2 was revealed on Microsoft's E3 stage. The title returns to a decaying city with survivors trying to live after an apocalyptic event.