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"The MG-1 MK.II is on a whole other level": Maingear's revamped gaming PC addresses (almost) all of my last-gen complaints

Maingear impressed us with its MG-1 pre-built gaming PC in 2025, and the company has now returned with an MG-1 MK.II model that addresses most of the complaints I had. Here's what you need to know before buying.

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I tried GameSir's revolutionary new game controller and it's the most mind-blowing thing I've used in years

I finally got my hands on GameSir's Swift Drive prototype, and it's beyond any of my expectations. This is a truly game-changing product.

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"I wish these huge corporations would stop ruining things people love" — Destiny 2 fans rally with petition and call for everyone to log on June 9

Destiny 2 fans fight ending updates with a massive Change.org petition and a June 9 global log-in protest.

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"AI definitely has a place in gaming": I asked readers about the future of gaming AI, and I wasn't expecting these answers

AI fatigue is already a real thing, but I can't help but assume that its implementation in gaming is only getting started. I asked our readers what they think about this trend, and most answers were surprisingly helpful. Here's what Windows Central readers think about AI in gaming.

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I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience

Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

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I bought Valve's new Steam Controller with my own money for a solid week of PC gaming — and you only need to know about one genuine downside

Valve takes another shot at a PC gaming controller that tempts players away from their consoles, and it convinced me to buy. So, was it worth the asking price?

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"Congrats to the owners of a brand new $6k paperweight": Valorant dev Riot makes players think Vanguard anti-cheat will brick their PCs, causing uproar — here's what's really happening

A new controversial post from Valorant studio Riot Games has sparked an uproar in the game's community, fueling a misunderstanding about its anti-cheat.

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"I regard it as a great missed opportunity": Former DOOM dev reveals new details about Xbox's canceled Halo 'Titan' MMO that never saw the light of day

Ex-DOOM and Ensemble Studios dev Sandy Petersen has revealed new details about Microsoft's dead Halo MMO that was canceled 20 years ago.

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Celebrating the community: Introducing Windows Central REPLAY, a new way to win prizes and share your wildest gaming moments

Making gaming fun again—one clip at a time, and you're the star.

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Windows 11 tests new accessibility upgrades including screen tint and improved Braille support

Windows 11 is testing several new accessibility features through the Insider Program, including improved support for Braille displays, a new screen tint option, updates to Voice Access, and changes to Magnifier.

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Flashback: The 2016 Chrome and Android‑apps story that predicted today’s Googlebooks moment

A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.

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Microsoft’s Copilot marketing chief is leaving, but not before defining a radical ‘Agentic’ future for Windows

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Copilot marketing chief, will leave next year after helping reimagine Windows for the agentic era.

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Microsoft admits forcing the floating Copilot button on Office users was a mistake—but engagement went up anyway

Microsoft admits the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was a mistake, and will now allow users to move the AI back to the ribbon.

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MSI's next "Claw 8 EX AI+" moves closer to a $2,000 price tag — as the handheld gaming industry seemingly loses its collective mind

MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld is listed at Australian retailers with a shockingly high price, sparking skepticism as better‑value options dominate the market.

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Windows Central Podcast: Are Microsoft's new Surface PCs too expensive?

On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's new Surface for Business announcements, and their pricing.

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5 NEW ID@Xbox games for you to try next: Underrated horror, metroidvania, puzzlers, a Mirror's Edge-like, and more!

From run-and-hide horror to wholesome plant puzzles, we think these hidden gems should be next in your game queue.

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"We're not done yet": Forza Horizon 6 dev says it's still releasing Xbox's Fable "later this year," so don't worry about a delay for the RPG

As Playground Games launches Forza Horizon 6 with huge success for Xbox, the developer has reaffirmed it's still releasing Fable "later this year" too.

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Forza Horizon 6 hits a massive milestone across Xbox, PC, and Game Pass after its explosive release — it just set a new Steam peak player count, too

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 got off to an explosive start at launch, and it's only picking up speed with a new milestone and Steam player count record.

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The Xbox Gear Store is back with a new name, new look, and new merchandise — but there is something noticeably missing

The Xbox Gear Shop is back as the Xbox Game Studios Shop, featuring new first-party merch.

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Here are all the major Warhammer Skulls 2026 announcements — and nearly every reveal and news update has me giddy with joy as a Warhammer fan

Warhammer Skulls 2026 has just concluded, and it has brought forth a tidal wave of major news announcements for several upcoming Warhammer videogames, as well as revealing brand new ones.

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Microsoft issues mitigation for critical Windows 11 BitLocker flaw exploited with a USB key — "Can't come up with an explanation beside the fact that this was intentional."

The company has shared mitigation measures for a critical security vulnerability after a security researcher claimed it secretly built a backdoor into BitLocker.

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How Microsoft’s new Gaming Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball could save Microsoft's Xbox business

XBOX has a new chief strategy officer as part of another leadership shakeup from CEO Asha Sharma. How might Matthew Ball handle XBOX's future? We can infer a bit from his own analysis.

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“Our job is to turn around the business": New Xbox chief strategy officer says joining was "irresistible," and his goal is "reviving storied franchises"

As part of plans for "strengthening Xbox’s console business," its new CSO Matthew Ball aims to elevate Microsoft's social "creator-centric" games.

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This new Windows app is a quiet, thoughtful Markdown reader that feels great to use

Sefer is a quiet, well‑designed Markdown reader with wide margins, a built‑in table of contents, and a custom renderer that makes documents and books easy to read.

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Microsoft Teams is retiring Together mode, and I'll miss the quirky feature

Microsoft will retire Teams Together mode on June 30, removing the shared views introduced during the remote‑work boom. The company says the change will simplify meetings and reduce cognitive load.

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