https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-quietly-drops-steam-machines-4k-60-fps-claim-after-usd1-049-machine-falls-short-of-expectationsWindows CentralenValve quietly drops Steam Machine's 4K 60 FPS claim after $1,049 machine falls short of expectations2026-06-30T21:42:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kz9Gemu9Gihx22zJKaHDc7.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-gates-of-oblivion-are-opening-on-nintendo-switch-2-bethesda-confirms-august-11-release-dateWindows Centralen"The gates of Oblivion are opening on Nintendo Switch 2": Bethesda confirms August 11 release date2026-06-30T21:38:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZbkSeU5YfijzGX9zccLgT.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grand-theft-auto-6-team-seeks-unionizationWindows Centralen"Rockstar bosses can easily afford to sit around the table with the people whose hard work created these games": GTA 6 developers are looking to unionize before potential post-launch layoffs2026-06-30T21:31:46Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tm99sdYCdAVWNQBRtBSpyS.webphttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/io-of-007-first-light-and-hitman-fame-announces-that-its-lost-the-backing-of-xbox-for-its-project-fantasy-ip-confirmedWindows CentralenIO of '007: First Light' and 'Hitman' fame announces that it's lost the backing of Xbox for its 'Project Fantasy' IP — Confirmed.2026-06-30T19:15:45Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HRnvFSSHaQHwwkQsWjJ4BP.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-reportedly-weighing-up-marvels-blade-for-cancellation-amid-planned-restructuringWindows CentralenXbox is reportedly weighing up Marvel's Blade for cancellation amid planned restructuring2026-06-30T18:31:44Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ytF8KbYZAwcDcuy2uiib3n.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/ram-crisis-made-windows-desktops-almost-unaffordable-mini-pcs-are-a-better-wayWindows CentralenThe RAM crisis has made Windows desktops almost unaffordable, but these mini PCs provide a better way to get work done without desk clutter2026-06-30T15:29:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xkpYdX385BazTk6TNsnEwS.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/a-critical-exploit-bypasses-microsoft-defender-in-windowsWindows CentralenA critical exploit bypasses Microsoft Defender in Windows 11 and Windows 10 — so much for "everyday risk protection without additional software"2026-06-30T15:03:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XfdbFCaRDBtGSVNAhuhQr.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-go-and-surface-laptop-go-are-dead-microsofts-budget-surface-pcs-are-the-last-to-be-cut-from-its-portfolioWindows CentralenSurface Go and Surface Laptop Go are dead: Microsoft's budget Surface PCs are the last to be cut from its portfolio2026-06-30T14:58:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vfFqtu4uMeZiApk5fm6QNX.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/progress-microsoft-is-finally-giving-windows-11-users-the-taskbar-they-actually-asked-forWindows CentralenProgress! Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the taskbar they actually asked for2026-06-30T14:18:29Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3fRaL6rJGjXDQCWGhmPrn3.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/steve-ballmer-once-called-linux-a-cancer-its-funny-windows-10-holdouts-may-now-see-it-as-the-cure-for-windows-11s-hardware-rules-and-the-ram-crisisWindows CentralenSteve Ballmer once called Linux a “cancer” — it's funny Windows 10 holdouts may now see it as the cure for Windows 11’s hardware rules and the RAM crisis2026-06-30T13:57:25Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HKVdxzR3dAzgRssyQt5pDV.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-just-took-its-first-big-step-toward-version-26h2-and-heres-everything-insiders-need-to-knowWindows CentralenWindows 11 just took its first major step toward version 26H2, and Insiders can already test 9 features shaping Microsoft’s next big update2026-06-30T13:06:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h7Gt7RLLDoF6BHGGomNi9n.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fps-soulslike-nightmarish-take-on-wild-west-gunplayWindows CentralenI'd never thought I'd ever see an FPS Soulslike but its nightmarish take on the Wild West, gunplay, and co-op with full progression has my attention2026-06-30T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2N3NqE7yuoRiLw5FLPuT2Y.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-warns-windows-11-version-24h2-support-is-coming-to-an-end-for-some-devices-soon-heres-what-that-means-and-how-you-can-stay-secureWindows CentralenMicrosoft warns Windows 11 version 24H2 support is coming to an end for some devices soon: Here's what that means and how you can stay secure2026-06-30T11:15:23Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xyFuNpEuFFT5p3BdEWFeTc.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-targets-60-fps-on-xbox-series-x-Windows CentralenAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced targets 60 FPS on Xbox Series X, but Series S misses out — limited to 30 FPS2026-06-30T10:01:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njSDhMPf9MSFvUZGRgKunA.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-funded-1666-amsterdam-before-pulling-outWindows CentralenXbox reportedly funded the creator of Assassin's Creed's next game — before pulling out: Was it a missed opportunity?2026-06-30T09:37:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VGdXetz7AWXhyjiLdhkdVm.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-anime-that-helped-save-cyberpunk-2077-new-trailer-sequelWindows CentralenThe anime that helped save Cyberpunk 2077 has dropped a new trailer for its long-awaited sequel, coming soon to Netflix2026-06-30T09:22:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E63jYSgdFKDzZGEMvXxL4Y.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/its-very-likel-60-fps-rumor-for-gta-6-on-xboxWindows Centralen"It's very likely": I hope this 60 FPS rumor for GTA 6 on Xbox Series X and S is true2026-06-30T09:02:59Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BY8HTPafkeVdgACwvYzgk3.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/best-buy-4th-of-july-windows-laptops-with-plenty-of-ramWindows CentralenBest Buy's 4th of July sale has discounted Windows laptops with fast performance and plenty of RAM — soothing the memory crisis2026-06-30T08:26:48Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nmGSeRy7BAbjmndFEpXT6Z.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-reported-layoffs-may-now-be-impacting-companies-it-doesnt-even-ownWindows CentralenXbox's reported layoffs may now be impacting companies it doesn't even own [UPDATED]2026-06-29T22:21:02Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dje2vtTY8LFwVg3koYSmaF.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/it-may-cost-usd1-799-but-msis-new-handheld-gaming-pc-has-already-sold-out-at-best-buy-newegg-micro-center-and-b-and-hWindows CentralenIt may cost $1,799, but MSI's new handheld gaming PC has already sold out at Best Buy, Newegg, Micro Center, and B&H2026-06-29T21:50:40Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8ffA56AV5hjXFdDJhkaZWm.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-has-been-promising-state-of-decay-3-for-years-and-now-it-faces-cancellation-despite-its-trailers-and-alpha-what-are-we-even-doing-hereWindows CentralenXbox has been promising 'State of Decay 3' for years — and now it could be facing cancellation, despite its trailers and alpha. What are we even doing here?2026-06-29T21:03:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6DAWoFjMUpZYqjMK9uX8cH.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/not-on-xbox-game-pass-this-year-i-cant-believe-activision-now-has-to-spell-it-out-for-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4Windows Centralen"Not on Xbox Game Pass This Year": I can't believe Activision now has to spell it out for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 42026-06-29T20:51:46Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WuUEfN2oJZeXB2H8tGMmg.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/quote-of-the-day-by-gabe-newell-piracy-is-not-a-pricing-issue-its-a-service-issue-sony-just-proved-why-digital-storefronts-are-brokenWindows CentralenQuote of the day by Gabe Newell: "Piracy is not a pricing issue. It’s a service issue" — Sony just proved why digital storefronts are broken2026-06-29T18:53:16Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VKXtc2TVHFS8XGK2BKB9LQ.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/microsoft-extending-windows-10-support-to-2027-raises-a-bigger-issue-windows-11-still-isnt-winning-over-the-majority-of-users-including-our-readersWindows CentralenMicrosoft extending Windows 10 support to 2027 raises a bigger issue: Windows 11 still isn’t winning over the majority of users (including our readers)2026-06-29T18:50:25Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3jWWPuSQZ5feuoyddKonKN.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-series-x-s-prices-tracker-august-2026Windows CentralenXbox Series X|S prices jump on August 1 — track every deal before consoles rise another $100–$150 and possibly even more in 20272026-06-29T18:15:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RzeponzKbbFitBhToUdh85.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/rip-to-the-amazing-steam-machine-portal-companion-cube-case-dbrand-made-without-asking-valve-firstWindows Centralen"We’re going to regret that decision for a very long time": RIP to the amazing Steam Machine Portal Companion Cube case Dbrand made without asking Valve first2026-06-29T17:14:17Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ejByvYCqUifgstjKjWoWhD.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/as-xbox-prices-increase-playstation-maker-sony-says-it-doesnt-want-to-sell-hardware-at-significant-lossesWindows Centralen"We are carefully monitoring the market": As Xbox prices increase, PlayStation maker Sony says it doesn't want "to sell hardware at significant losses"2026-06-29T16:07:06Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6jaPDSJqzHKHZJtFTyBKfa.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/is-xbox-freezing-third-party-xbox-game-pass-deals-heres-whats-being-said-and-why-i-dont-buy-itWindows CentralenIs Xbox freezing third-party Xbox Game Pass deals? Here's what's being said, and why I don't buy it.2026-06-29T16:03:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d6vL6JUVRFTfSeeBQsgwLL.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dram-lawsuit-samsung-sk-hynix-micronWindows Centralen"A distorted market crippled by the behavior of DRAM oligopolists": A new lawsuit is going after RAM makers for their alleged price and supply fixing2026-06-29T15:29:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TMa6JrgKos3sTGv5Qmb7h6.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/custom-steam-machine-terk-box-rtx-5060Windows CentralenDIY Steam Machine gaming PCs are cropping up — can 3D-printed cases and RTX 5060s actually recreate Valve's magic?2026-06-29T15:22:47Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CJXKStLVmTh37kASX8xFPL.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/windows-11-just-changed-the-name-of-xbox-mode-kind-ofWindows CentralenWindows 11 just changed the name of Xbox mode (kind of)2026-06-29T12:46:15Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f3P4BpfN7Pe4EELymrtH2h.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/storage/this-more-affordable-xbox-expansion-card-beats-seagateWindows CentralenThis more affordable Xbox expansion card beats Amazon's Prime Day discount with a 1TB SSD matching Seagate's performance [UPDATE]2026-06-29T10:48:15Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUL4KGgSHPvfiMKjEZ4uwK.jpg