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Blizzard rolls out new BlizzCon 2026 digital bundles packed with rewards for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone

With the long-awaited return of BlizzCon being less than two months from now, Blizzard Entertainment has decided to get fans excited for the event by revealing several digital bundle packs containing new in-game items for its World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone franchises.

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Gears of War: E‑Day’s big multiplayer gameplay reveal is locked in, and fans finally know when they’ll see the action

Xbox and Coalition have set the date for when they plan to reveal gameplay footage for Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer, which so far has been confirmed to include 12-player PvE horde mode and a 4v4 PvP mode.

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Xbox Series X|S consoles U.S. sales see an impressive 86% jump in June 2026, as PS5 and Nintendo slide — "Highest units this year."

Is it the Asha Sharma effect? Xbox is seeing positive momentum in console sales for the first time in a long time, although it remains to be see if it can hold on.

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Steam Deck sales are going off a cliff but you shouldn't be buying one right now anyway

Steam Deck sales are cratering, but this should be absolutely no surprise given the current climate and the aging hardware. There's a better handheld to buy.

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Xbox brings back compat to Windows: Microsoft pledges 4 games on PC for the first time, soon with achievements — with more to come

Conker, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy, and Blinx head to Xbox PC for the first time, soon with Xbox achievements, and more are on the way.

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Free Copilot is turning into a demo as Microsoft shifts real features to paid tiers

Microsoft is shifting key Copilot features, including Deep Research, behind paid subscriptions. Here is why the free version of Copilot is starting to feel like a glorified demo.

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Nvidia says Sega’s $5 million Dreamcast‑era investment saved the company, and 30 years later the partnership is coming full circle

I always love hearing stories from the early days of massive companies like NVIDIA, and this one from CEO Jensen Huang makes me wonder what the video gaming world would look like if Sega hadn't invested despite a botched Dreamcast GPU.

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Google scrubbed it, but Bing kept the receipts that show where LeBron James may play next season

A private video on the Miami Heat's YouTube channel titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was scrubbed quickly, but Bing still indexed the link.The indexed video caused speculation about the superstar's plans.

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Microsoft is finally modernizing Windows 11's decades-old File Explorer properties window with a new UI

The first signs of a completely modernized File Properties window using WinUI are hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

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Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to offer Xbox Game Pass with the Quest VR Horizon+ subscription — Xbox VR controller improvements coming too

For all 6 Meta Quest owners reading Windows Central today, Microsoft and Xbox have a new offering for you.

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I didn't expect the biggest new Xbox Game Pass title this past week to be a game about bowling

Among all the most recent day-one releases into Xbox Game Pass, an unlikely success story has been found in the bowling alleys with a game that launched eight months ago.

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Analog hobbies are booming as AI burnout hits Gen Z hardest — and the Windows PC could be the unexpected winner

The rise of AI, the prevalence of smartphones, and the general digital overload have created an analog revival of sorts, and Gen Z seems to be at the forefront. Does the trusty Windows PC stand to benefit from this movement?

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These special Surface PCs are reserved for true Manchester United fans

Microsoft Surface is coming to Manchester United kit, but the limited-edition PCs are what I care about.

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“It was horrifying”: Xbox sources say Microsoft is finally working to fix its abysmal hacked‑account support after years of user nightmares

We spoke to affected Xbox users who lost thousands of games, and in some cases, decades of memories from OneDrive. Microsoft did nothing to help.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved is the star of Xbox Game Pass' 2nd July wave of new games, alongside an original RPG by Game Freak and a classic id Software FPS

Microsoft has unveiled the second line-up of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2026. The most notable new additions include Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Heretic + Hexen.

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Microsoft Whiteboard is not shutting down, but you still may lose access next month

Microsoft Whiteboard is retiring support for personal Microsoft accounts. Users have until August 22, 2026, to create or edit boards, and until September 5, 2026, to export their data before it is permanently deleted.

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First Look: The Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ is Kensington’s most advanced trackball yet, built for speed, comfort, and serious productivity

Kensington’s Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ trackball brings 1 kHz polling, a redesigned ergonomic shape, upgraded buttons, and a smoother, more precise ball mechanism. It’s built for creators, productivity users, and anyone who wants speed and comfort without a traditional mouse.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past DLC expansion has been confirmed to appear at Gamescom 2026's opening night live ceremony

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's highly anticipated 'Songs of the Past' DLC expansion will debut at Gamescom's opening night ceremony on August 25, 2026.

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Windows 11 is one step closer to fixing laptop touchpads and the Start menu

Windows 11 will soon have an improved touchpad and Start menu experience. The upgrades are in testing now among Windows Insiders.

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Cliff Bleszinski, the lead designer of Xbox 360's original Gears of War trilogy, wants to work full-time on video games again after an eight-year hiatus

In an interview with 80.LV, Cliff Bleszinski of Gears of War fame, provides insight into his journey of recovering from his health issues, reflects on the closure of his studio, Boss Key, and expresses a desire to work on video games after rediscovering his love for them.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta dates revealed — Here's how and when you can play

Infinity Ward has confirmed the early access and open beta periods for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Here's when and how you can play the upcoming Call of Duty title's new multiplayer experience.

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AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D looks like a steal at $279, but you'll still end up paying more for less power — what gives?

AMD has already cut the price of its new Ryzen 7 7700X3D gaming CPU just days after its launch. Does that mean it's actually a better deal than its superior 7800X3D sibling? Not in 2026. Here's what most people are missing when they look at CPU prices.

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This Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 flight stick actually has a feature that changes the game for PS5 pilots

Just because an accessory is affordable doesn't mean it isn't the best, and that seems to be the case with Thrustmaster's PS5 flight stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 thanks to a feature you might have ignored.

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Microsoft is moving another Outlook feature behind a Copilot paywall

Microsoft is retiring Outlook's free Meeting Insight feature in the coming months. Its replacement, "Prepare for this meeting," requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

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It seems another studio has broken free of Xbox and gone independent, following Double Fine and other cuts

Alpha Dog Games, the creators behind the mobile DOOM spin-off, Mighty DOOM, have quietly announced that they've reformed after being closed down by Microsoft in 2024 and have broken away from Bethesda to regain independence as a studio.

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