https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/japanese-indie-developer-directly-addresses-a-lack-of-xbox-presenceWindows Centralen"It's not even stocked in major retail stores, you know": One Japanese indie developer directly addresses a lack of Xbox presence2026-04-30T13:17:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bdzKUPZcr5XpCt5PeWnzfb.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/warcraft-3-legacy-battle-net-launchWindows Centralen"Another comical decision": Warcraft 3: Legacy just landed on Battle.net, but the Reforged disaster isn't over2026-04-30T12:45:32Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HQZ7h6eMKFYrw8wvf4Ku2d.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/i-cant-go-back-to-flat-mice-logitech-mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse-drops-to-usd74-99Windows Centralen"I can't go back to flat mice": Logitech MX Vertical ergonomic mouse drops to $74.99 2026-04-30T11:46:49Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RKNvTL9C9eKYZ7xmmTsddC.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-should-steal-concepts-from-this-windows-redesign-projectWindows CentralenMicrosoft should steal concepts from this Windows redesign project: Envisioning an ad‑free Windows 11 without AI clutter2026-04-30T11:23:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVh8yRjtUnmeQ45zaPsWKP.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/we-know-we-have-work-to-do-to-earn-every-player-xbox-ceo-admits-growth-is-falling-shortWindows Centralen“We know we have work to do to earn every player”: Xbox CEO admits growth is falling short2026-04-30T11:05:40Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T8zfi6PGzW47anYuXWeNRJ.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/france-threw-a-funeral-for-windows-10-complete-with-a-coffinWindows CentralenFrance threw a funeral for Windows 10 — complete with a coffin and chants of Microsoft's "programmed obsolescence"2026-04-30T10:09:14Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8GotUw98Fjc2jmvab9c5QZ.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/windows-phone/discord-on-windows-phone-7-in-2026Windows CentralenDiscord on Windows Phone 7 in 2026? This fan-made app is a surprising moment of revival for a long-forgotten platform2026-04-30T09:10:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2b8SYAXgAcGc4tHBcQW3Tm.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/were-doing-the-work-required-to-win-back-fans-across-windows-and-xbox-microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-says-the-company-is-making-foundational-changes-to-fix-windows-11-and-xboxWindows Centralen"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox2026-04-30T00:34:48Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRqD32AFYYmtoVmatabZ5e.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/analysts-react-to-microsofts-xbox-game-pass-price-drop-believe-it-should-help-subscriber-numbers-growWindows CentralenAnalysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" — "Not surprising at all"2026-04-29T22:42:23Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQ6v5MbCdEku5LMvQF8dHU.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/new-halo-report-reveals-just-how-destructive-mass-culling-microsoft-layoffs-were-at-halo-studiosWindows Centralen"This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios2026-04-29T21:30:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/od3ygDAALyTZ7nzmLLvcye.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/11-big-windows-11-changes-in-april-2026-you-need-to-know-right-nowWindows CentralenWe’ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better2026-04-29T21:16:23Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VKrAX4U8gWRSQWgWMLCd2W.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razers-ps5-controller-also-makes-for-an-amazing-pc-gamepad-with-tmr-analog-sticks-and-2000hz-polling-rates-and-with-this-deal-its-a-no-brainerWindows CentralenRazer's PS5 controller also makes for an amazing PC gamepad with TMR analog sticks and 2000Hz Polling Rates — and with this deal, it's a no-brainer2026-04-29T20:32:58Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h7UGz3dCHF6btxwDw4FQ2L.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/a-modder-got-halo-combat-evolved-running-natively-on-nintendo-switch-and-its-shockingly-smooth-without-cloud-streamingWindows CentralenA modder got Halo: Combat Evolved running natively on Nintendo Switch without cloud streaming2026-04-29T20:19:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GDdTxbFC4cAsDoFfZAkzC8.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/valve-promises-its-working-on-a-steam-deck-restock-after-it-sold-out-amid-the-ram-shortageWindows Centralen"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 over2026-04-29T19:10:07Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XSj4q4LJSsdDrA7Q8Vw5jk.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-og-xbox-lives-reverse-engineered-dashboard-brings-the-2001-console-experience-to-pcWindows CentralenThe OG Xbox Lives: Reverse-engineered dashboard brings the 2001 "Console Experience" to PC2026-04-29T18:56:03Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fB5taL5f5c5Ks9yLoa4gie.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-infinite-was-intended-to-act-as-a-central-hub-im-digging-into-the-alleged-343-roadmap-and-how-ambitious-its-original-plans-for-the-franchise-really-wereWindows Centralen"Halo Infinite was intended to act as a central hub”: I’m digging into the alleged 343 roadmap and how ambitious its original plans for the franchise really were2026-04-29T18:49:28Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NHATvxYqMfNAXsQmTQfmFN.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/turtle-beach-velocityone-flightdeck-dealWindows Centralen"The best flight stick I've ever used": This high-end customizable HOTAS with OLED HUD gets a massive $100 discount2026-04-29T18:38:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XvA9gkZ3apyZc7EmzSqyAj.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/strengthening-the-xbox-identity-were-looking-at-why-microsoft-is-giving-xbox-and-mojang-employees-their-own-branded-emailsWindows Centralen“Strengthening the Xbox identity”: We’re looking at why Microsoft is giving Xbox and Mojang employees their own branded emails2026-04-29T18:30:30Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8krcRaDFeR5MZAyAKftEeg.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-glitch-wasteland-remastered-free-game-recovery-if-you-claimed-this-free-game-here-is-why-your-copy-wont-work-and-how-to-fix-itWindows CentralenXbox glitch + Wasteland Remastered + free game recovery: If you claimed this free game, here is why your copy won’t work and how to fix it2026-04-29T17:56:14Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qKf6q3rMN7PbRqwFsAZYYj.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/on-this-day-continuum-will-be-built-into-windows-10-for-phones-turning-your-phone-into-a-pc-cloneWindows CentralenON THIS DAY: Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for Phones, turning your phone into a PC 2026-04-29T17:33:23Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v9bxomBJqokvi95Fy8mwpm.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-k2-status-tracker-windows-11-commitmentsWindows CentralenWindows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 20262026-04-29T14:48:42Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iSfZLRtdr9rYXFF8StFJcN.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/why-it-actually-matters-inside-the-xbox-publishing-overhaul-designed-to-win-back-frustrated-developersWindows Centralen"Why it actually matters": Inside the Xbox publishing overhaul designed to win back frustrated developers2026-04-29T14:14:53Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j8McWzP2YZtTkftk3ejMV5.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/mice/still-one-of-the-best-webcams-with-4k-and-windows-hello-the-logitech-brio-4k-hits-its-lowest-price-in-monthsWindows Centralen"Still one of the best webcams with 4K and Windows Hello" — the Logitech BRIO 4K hits its lowest price in months2026-04-29T13:56:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Psz3HMDJQYyGTmkvWLMcVK.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/windows-phone/metrov-windows-phone-launcherWindows Centralen"First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.12026-04-29T13:13:07Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4GC4ocavW8omxC9RVpASb.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/you-can-pick-up-a-usd100-xbox-gift-card-for-usd83-50-right-nowWindows CentralenYou can pick up a $100 Xbox gift card for $83.50 right now, and I'm not kidding — but this "limited offer" won't last for long.2026-04-29T13:07:56Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SSSJYUZ92mYbVrPe4cvA2W.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fan-requests-double-fine-teasing-iconic-xbox-platformerWindows Centralen"We’d love to do it": Fan requests spark a playful reply from Double Fine, teasing a return of an iconic OG Xbox platformer2026-04-29T11:15:03Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LXnSNoJGyh8qXmhLqqoyKV.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/github-is-failing-me-every-single-day-and-it-is-personal-after-xbox-and-windows-now-github-is-in-crisis-microsoft-what-are-you-doingWindows Centralen"GitHub is failing me, every single day, and it is personal": After Xbox and Windows, now GITHUB is in crisis — Microsoft, what are you doing?2026-04-29T10:55:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NKvPrHEuAewmVVc6McqKJk.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/mice/this-mouse-is-still-the-champion-of-razers-high-end-esports-gaming-lineupWindows CentralenThis wireless mouse is still the "champion of Razer's high-end esports gaming lineup" — and it's even better during this event2026-04-29T10:49:45Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MvoTBMGZ3DWFCaDYrRKDRC.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-teams/microsoft-blames-slacks-lackluster-growth-on-inferior-capabilitiesWindows CentralenMicrosoft blames Slack's lackluster growth on "inferior capabilities" while Salesforce's antitrust lawsuit targets Teams bundles2026-04-29T10:28:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B2qhRf4UfB9ZrP8gR2VCvh.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-teams/microsoft-teams-users-are-outraged-at-a-new-unlock-premium-bannerWindows CentralenMicrosoft Teams users are outraged at a new 'Unlock Premium' banner, raising questions about Microsoft's UX designs: "This seems really unprofessional"2026-04-29T09:55:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qbXaqK56moQ7vQyLpxGAm.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/brewmaster-is-a-little-ahead-right-now-world-of-warcraft-has-a-serious-tank-shortageWindows Centralen"Brewmaster is a little ahead right now": World of Warcraft has a serious tank shortage — instead of nerfing monks, BUFF everything else2026-04-29T09:10:07Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NM6q8SKtsQS2m7PbpPJPiB.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-needs-to-license-its-abandoned-surface-hardwareWindows CentralenMicrosoft needs to license its abandoned Surface hardware, starting with the Surface Studio — but with a twist2026-04-29T08:41:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mu5ZqXZCSyNPjBNP9uEYWV.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fallout-creator-tim-cain-plans-to-make-one-last-game-after-rejoining-xboxs-obsidian-last-yearWindows CentralenFallout 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"2026-04-28T22:51:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z26UdBoq9MUJdMLUQKiBTh.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razers-near-perfect-xbox-controller-and-its-wired-counterpart-are-simply-brilliant-for-their-controls-and-quality-builds-and-theyre-now-25-percent-offWindows CentralenRazer's near-perfect Xbox controller and its wired counterpart are "Simply brilliant" for their controls and quality builds, and they're now 25% off2026-04-28T21:24:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jeVp5gVzxQWV9NGmtKhLvY.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/corsairs-groundbreaking-keyboard-with-excellent-tactile-feedback-durable-build-and-8-000hz-polling-for-pc-gaming-is-now-63-percent-offWindows CentralenCorsair's "groundbreaking" keyboard with excellent tactile feedback, durable build, and 8,000Hz polling for PC gaming is now 63% off2026-04-28T21:24:18Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mnwr59KnDKsLEKMf5nAwCh.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ex-the-elder-scrolls-online-director-reflects-on-xbox-canceling-his-project-blackbird-mmo-amid-layoffsWindows Centralen"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 layoffs2026-04-28T21:04:33Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WJ6gjkDmN775EPnVJYJDyL.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-and-xbox-are-actively-investigating-a-rampant-cant-connect-issue-for-backwards-compatible-xbox-360-gamesWindows CentralenMicrosoft and Xbox are "actively investigating" a rampant 'can't connect' issue for backwards compatible Xbox 360 games — "It’s not select 360 games ... it’s all of them"2026-04-28T19:16:31Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xo7Aa5nLX4jjtEVAAiYz7E.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valves-usd99-steam-controller-has-a-big-problem-and-its-not-the-priceWindows CentralenValve’s $99 Steam Controller has a big problem — and it's not the price2026-04-28T15:37:05Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yxSWA82Bkv2pYZtqB9GrWK.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-rtx-5070-mobile-12gb-vram-memory-shortageWindows Centralen"It's all about the type of memory": NVIDIA's new 12GB RTX 5070 mobile variant wants to ease memory shortages by adding more VRAM2026-04-28T15:24:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hszzgrVztNs3FGz84S54RC.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/google-chromeos-flex-usb-upgrade-sold-outWindows CentralenGoogle's "$3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11" has sold out in less than a month2026-04-28T15:15:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pbna393t7mowtyh58LCm9E.jpg