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Blizzard reveals BlizzCon 2026 Community Night — creators can win up to $4,000

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that entries are open for the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night contests. Here are the details of how you can join these contests and potentially win huge cash prizes

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Lead an undead horde in 'Countless Army' — a reverse tower defense game now on Xbox

Countless Army, the indie gem from Dos Estrellas has finally launched on Xbox and it is inviting players to tackle the other side of the tower defense genre. Send hordes of undead minions to topple towers and don’t let puny defenses stop you on your path to victory.

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Steam Deck just turned 4 years old, and I can't believe how bleak the future looks for Valve — will SteamOS ever rival Windows?

Valve's Steam Deck handheld is facing shortages triggered by a component crisis, leaving its upcoming Steam Machine PC in an ominous position on pricing.

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Microsoft replaced Designer in Teams with Copilot — because apparently Copilot needs every job

Microsoft is retiring the Teams Designer bot and banners, consolidating creative features under Copilot for a unified AI experience.

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Firefox gets "modern AI browser" features, but don't worry — Mozilla knows you'll hate it and already added an AI killswitch button

Firefox version 148 adds an AI "killswitch" to remove artificial intelligence implementations from affecting your browsing experience.

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Are exclusives back? Windows Central readers react to the new Xbox CEO's strategy — "It might just be too late"

Windows Central readers are divided over Asha Sharma’s “return to Xbox” comments, with debate centered on exclusives, multiplatform strategy, and the future of Xbox hardware. While some want a renewed focus on console-only titles, others believe it may be too late to reverse course.

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Xbox's new CEO just met with a legendarily familiar face — could it mean anything for the future of Xbox, or is it just a fun cameo?

In the face of all the turmoil, Asha Sharma recently met with none other than Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson.

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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP isn't worried new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have a gaming background — "I think that’s going to be okay ... that can work fine."

Ed Fries, Microsoft's former game publishing VP, says it's okay that the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have gaming experience. Here's why.

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Dev of one of EA's biggest new games is laying off workers and "transforming as a studio" — "we’re committed to supporting them through this transition"

Months after the launch of EA's skate., its development team is laying workers off as it goes through the process of "transforming as a studio."

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The Resident Evil Requiem release date and launch times are imminent — here's when you can play, and when it comes out in your region

Capcom's latest horror title Resident Evil Requiem is upon us. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more.

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The February Xbox update quietly unlocks a big win for older consoles, brings ROG Ally upgrades, and much more

The February Xbox Update introduces 1440p cloud streaming on Xbox consoles, new controller navigation sounds in the Xbox PC app, improved storage and shader features for Xbox Ally, and more.

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Resident Evil Requiem reviews and Metacritic scores are in — does Capcom's latest entry in the beloved horror series live up to the hype?

Capcom's latest Resident Evil installment, Resident Evil Requiem, is finally upon us. But does it live up to the hype? Here's what reviewers think.

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Windows Central readers react to former Xbox President's rushed exit — Is Sarah Bond being scapegoated, or was her strategy actually a failure?

Xbox has undergone some major changes in the past week, and that includes the exit of former Xbox President Sarah Bond. Was it a necessary move, or is Bond being scapegoated? Here's what our readers are saying.

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Microsoft Copilot and Outlook teamed up to make the worst Edge feature ever — but there's still time to cancel it

Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.

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Outlook’s latest ad fail: promoting Steam account resales that Steam bans outright

Microsoft Outlook displayed an advert promoting the sale of Dota 2 and other gaming accounts for up to $1,000, despite Steam’s Subscriber Agreement prohibiting account transfers. The incident raises concerns about automated ad review systems and platform responsibility.

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Resident Evil Requiem (Xbox, PC) Review — An epic showcase of Resident Evil's best action and survival horror traditions

Resident Evil Requiem is another fantastic entry in the industry's most legendary horror franchise. Sometimes the split protagonist experience can feel a little disjointed, but the dizzying highs are so plentiful you might not even notice.

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Xbox fans are seriously wrestling with Phil Spencer’s legacy — and Asha Sharma now has to walk straight into the ring. Here's what they're saying.

Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.

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I can't get over this custom RTX 5080 gaming PC built into a cast-iron radiator — this might be the best build of the year, and it's only February

Billet Labs has unleashed their latest custom PC build on the world, and I can't get over the fact that someone turned an ancient cast-iron radiator into a working, high-end gaming PC.

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NVIDIA starts listing jobs for Linux gaming with Valve's Proton in its sights — AMD probably wonders what took them so long

NVIDIA job listings show the company hiring for Vulkan performance and Linux graphics roles, signaling growing interest in Linux gaming as Proton and SteamOS continue to mature.

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Microsoft 365 now watermarks your AI content — because nothing says “fun” like metadata tracking

Microsoft has introduced a new AI watermark policy for Microsoft 365, allowing administrators to enable audio watermarking now, with video support arriving in March 2026. Even when disabled, AI-generated content will still include metadata indicating Copilot involvement.

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Teams’ invasive Wi‑Fi tracking sparks backlash as users say Microsoft crossed a line — “There must be a team at Microsoft tasked with making Teams worse”

Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi location tracking feature is raising privacy concerns, with users debating whether it’s useful or simply invasive.

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YouTube’s war on ad-blockers just got personal — punishing users by hiding video descriptions and comments

A new report by AdGuard suggests that YouTube has stopped showing comments and video descriptions to some users with ad blockers installed on their devices.

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Mandatory UK age checks have officially hit Xbox — players are being forcibly removed from matches

Mandatory age verification under the UK’s Online Safety Act is now live on Xbox, with players reporting forced mid-game removals, failed checks, and restricted access to chat and Discord.

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Xbox hints at a shift on exclusives: “The plan is the plan until it’s not the plan”

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

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From our conversations with Xbox leadership: a firm stand against AI‑generated junk — "we're committed to art made by people"

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

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