Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 developers at Infinity Ward recently detailed the studio's use of Microsoft's "Triton" tech and other audio-based tricks to improve its immersive soundscapes. "Prox chat is now really in the world."

Pearl Abyss has released a new roadmap containing various gameplay and narrative improvements, along with confirmation of a DLC update in the works for their open-world hit, Crimson Desert!

Dell's new XPS 13 is a hit at Computex, and I spoke with the people who made it a reality at a time when the PC market is undergoing major changes. It's a perfect student PC, sure, but there's a lot more going on behind the scenes. "We want this to be their first XPS."

"I tried the new $599 Dell XPS 13, and I can't believe how good it is." The XPS 13 immediately becomes the new best deal for laptop buyers, surpassing the MacBook Neo with a better display, build quality, and performance, and even more ports for the same price 🔥

It's time: XBOX Showcase predictions 2026! Here's what Jez thinks you should expect, as we pull into Xbox's most important showcase EVER (and this time, it really, actually is). www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/... 📰 - A new Halo trailer?! - Elder Scrolls and Fallout?! - Spyro, Crash, BANJO?!

Microsoft says Windows 11’s Defender is enough for most PC users but also admits some third‑party tools still offer valuable extras. Here is what the company actually recommends and when those extras matter. 🔗 www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

Microsoft just revealed the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact mini PC built to push Windows AI development forward with RTX Spark acceleration. It’s small, powerful, and aimed straight at the next wave of AI apps. 🔗 www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur...

Windows 11 picked up a surprising number of changes in May 2026. We dug through every Insider channel to break down what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s actually worth your attention. 🔗 www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

"Surface Laptop Ultra might be the best laptop ever." Zac Bowden went hands-on with the new Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex in Taipei, ahead of Microsoft's launch later this year. He was blown away by its design and, more importantly, its performance: "RTX Spark is seriously impressive."

Microsoft now assures security researchers that they can report flaws without fear of lawsuits following a recent uproar from the community. Though it still promises to work with law enforcement to investigate those who engage in "malicious activity causing real harm to our customers."

I played the beta for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, and it's clearly shaping up to be another riveting WH40K CRPG adventure rife with intriguing mysteries, complex characters, and in-depth gameplay. I never knew being a lying, corrupt detective could be so fun 👀

It's not the best-looking Xbox controller in the world, but the Flydigi Vader 5S has some unique features I wish other Xbox controllers would consider. A ton of additional buttons, Hall Effect sticks, and unique steel thumbstick adjustment rings seal the deal. This is a really solid first entry.

"The best gaming keyboard I've ever used" To further celebrate 20 years, ASUS ROG has also released a special edition of its awesome Azoth Extreme mechanical gaming keyboard. It's crazy expensive, but it's also undeniably luxe. Here's what you need to know:

It's ASUS ROG's 20th birthday this year, and to celebrate, the company has launched a special "Edition 20" ROG Harpe II Extreme mouse with a gold interior and high-performance specs. I've been using it for a couple of weeks, and here's what I think:

$MSFT shares rise on NVIDIA N1X chip news, as the "New era of PC" resonates with shareholders. DETAILS: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/mi... 📈

🚨FLASH DEAL (won't last): Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD Was $639.99, now just $389.99 DETAILS🔗 www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sto...

ASUS just unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 with an OLED display and translucent body to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ROG. Unfortunately, ASUS has yet to confirm pricing, and the internals are largely what we've come to expect. 🔗 www.windowscentral.com/hardware/han...

NVIDIA is particularly confident as it enters the Windows on ARM space with in-house "RTX Spark" processors powering all-new laptops. However, that doesn't make its codenamed N1x chip an enemy of Qualcomm's existing Snapdragon X2 equivalents.

Gears of War: Redux is a fantastic community-built overhaul of the original PC version, due for release on June 17. It adds Horde Mode, new maps, Xbox 360-style achievements, improved AI, modern hardware support, and a range of quality-of-life enhancements!

The Xbox fan backlash to competitor logos in the Xbox Showcase isn't about gatekeeping. It's about distrust. Every hint that Microsoft shows that it isn't serious about competing conjures memories of years of broken promises, inconsistencies, and its graveyard of killed platforms.

"There is an ecosystem that's growing outside of x86." Qualcomm SVP Kedar Kondap has shared his thoughts on NVIDIA's entry into the PC space, and he says it's good news for everyone: "Welcome to the family. We're excited."

ASUS just dropped the ultimate Arm-based creator laptops with 128GB of RAM and RTX Blackwell graphics via NVIDIA's new RTX Spark (N1x) processors. There's always been a missing piece of the Windows on Arm puzzle: true, high-performance creator workstations. The ProArt P14 and P16 aim to solve that.

"This computer literally runs everything the world has ever created" In an attempt to quell concerns around Windows on Arm, NVIDIA's Jensen Huang has promised that the company's new 'RTX Spark' processors will run every Windows app ever made.

Did Dell just one-up the MacBook Neo? The new XPS 13 has just been unveiled at Computex with a $599 starting price for students ($699 for everyone else), and it solves some of the main pain points in Apple's device. Here's what you need to know. www.windowscentral.com/hardware/del...

From Microsoft and NVIDIA’s “new era of PC” tease to HP’s BIOS fiasco, Intel’s handheld push, and Samsung dropping OneDrive — here’s your full Windows roundup for the week, including how Surface might lead the next big shift. 🔗 www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

Halo Fireteam Raven is finally playable on PC, but the setup is not as simple as downloading and hitting start. The arcade experience works, but it takes extra steps and some technical patience to get it running properly. Let's explain! www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/... 🔗

New data suggests Xbox is winning back gamers. Full breakdown: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...

Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition leaked early on Xbox today, and the listing showed a USD 1,999 price tag that immediately caught the community’s attention. It is almost certainly a placeholder, but the early appearance confirms the Enhanced Edition is real and coming soon👏 🔗 buff.ly/F20VrzC

Acer is taking on the Xbox Ally X with a new handheld powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme. If the specs land where they should, this could be one of the most interesting Windows gaming handhelds of the year and a major moment for Intel’s Arc push. 🔗 buff.ly/30XrZsd

The cybersecurity world is furious after researchers say Microsoft threatened to involve its Digital Crimes Unit over 0‑day disclosures. One researcher even said the pressure would “ruin my life.” The uproar highlights growing tension between MS and the security community. 🔗 buff.ly/sLY3i7m

Xbox Insider is rolling out new personalization features, including custom colors, smarter service alerts, and more quality‑of‑life upgrades across the dashboard. It is another step in Xbox’s push to give players more control over how their console looks and communicates. 🔗 buff.ly/MQcJDIG

Europe now has a sovereignty‑focused alternative to Microsoft 365. EuroOffice is positioning itself as a productivity suite built on European values of control, transparency, and independence. 🔗 buff.ly/nI11kyG

Microsoft and NVIDIA are teasing a “new era of PC,” and experts think it is the N1X moment. Full breakdown: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur...

HP’s Windows 10 holdouts highlight the real‑world resistance Microsoft is facing with Windows 11. Details: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

Xbox delays Fable to February 2027, saying it wants the game to have its own release window. Full story: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...

Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical Xbox release, complete with a manual and poster, giving collectors something worth celebrating! PS5 and Switch 2 owners are included, too 🥳

Activision has filed a new Crash Bandicoot trademark covering TV, film, and animation.. but no games. Are we getting an animated series? Maybe that guy in the 90's mascot suit comes back for a live-action movie?

Subnautica 2's legal drama seems to have reached its finale as Krafton will reportedly pay out the full $250M earnout after the game's huge launch success. A happy ending to a rather bizarre story.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warns "tough decisions" are ahead, and they could shape the future of Helix. What does that all mean? We break down the possibilities of what we think is likely. Full story: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...

Microsoft is investigating phishing emails that were sent from its own system. Full story: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/us...

Banjo‑Kazooie is the top Xbox Player Voice request, and fans are not letting go. Full story: www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...

Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile is real, but it is not a magic performance switch. Here's what we know (and don't) about this new feature. Full breakdown: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

From developing dynamic maps to the new Gunny system, Modern Warfare 4 has been rooted in a desire for the game to have its own identity. Infinity Ward's multiplayer team spoke with us about the development of Call of Duty: MW 4 👀 INTERVIEW:

Infinity Ward has officially unveiled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with details on the campaign, multiplayer, and the return of DMZ as the official third mode. Here's a quick breakdown of everything revealed for MW4 so far ⤵️

Valve's massive Steam Deck price hike has officially made the cheaper, Xbox ROG Ally the ultimate budget no-brainer for anyone interested in portable 120Hz PC gaming.

An unusual (and unannounced) broadcast of a Korean city in the wake of an attack has taken over the official Call of Duty YouTube channel.. is this teasing a reveal for this year's game?

Microsoft banned a researcher from GitHub and deleted their entire account after zero‑day exploits surfaced, sparking outrage and claims that the company ruined their life. "I have proof for every single word".

Intel has followed through on its promise to shake up the handheld gaming market with new, specialized "Arc G-Series" processors. It's a space that's largely dominated by AMD's Ryzen chips, but that might change if these chips live up to the hype 👀

Dell stocks hit an all-time high after being awarded a $9.7 billion contract to streamline the U.S. Pentagon's Microsoft license procurement systems. Over the next five years, Dell will be tasked with consolidating and streamlining Microsoft services and software spread across the U.S. military.

Ex-Bungie lead Niles Sankey says Microsoft should revisit Halo’s classic era with smaller-scale games, inspired by Halo 3 and Reach. "I think personally that Microsoft is missing a massive opportunity with Halo right now."