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Read Bungie's statement as Sony PlayStation layoffs come down on its Destiny 2 and Marathon devs — "we wish to extend our gratitude and compassion"

As layoffs from Sony hit the studio hard, Destiny 2 and Marathon dev Bungie shares a heartfelt letter with its community and employees.

Windows Central · Jun 25

Microsoft and Xbox announce another console price hike, and this one is steep — things may get even worse in 2027, all thanks to AI and memory shortages

The cost of Xbox Series X|S consoles is about to climb by $100 or more, with Microsoft announcing new price hikes amid tech's ongoing hardware crisis.

Windows Central · Jun 25

Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely

Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.

Windows Central · Jun 25

This free app puts Microsoft to shame by bringing widgets to the Windows 11 taskbar

A new app lets you add widgets directly to the empty spaces of the Windows 11 taskbar. With an open framework that automatically detects new tools from the Microsoft Store, it's on track to surpass Microsoft's own barren, native Widgets Panel.

Windows Central · Jun 25

Compulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few

The developers behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few face ugly news.

Windows Central · Jun 25

GTA 6 Pre-orders are going live: All the places to buy GTA 6 and Standard vs Ultimate edition explained

GTA 6 is now available to pre-order from midnight here's where you can grab it

Windows Central · Jun 25

Is Xbox CEO Asha Sharma right that "gaming is unaffordable" for many? We asked you — and you had a scathing message for Microsoft in your answers

We asked our readers if they agreed with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that gaming has become unaffordable for many, and their answer has been loud and clear.

Windows Central · Jun 24

Windows 11 is finally rethinking the Start menu and Taskbar, and it might win back people who gave up on it

Windows 11 brings major Start menu and Taskbar changes in 2026, restoring the ability to position, resize, and customize them.

Windows Central · Jun 24

Satya Nadella says AI should benefit everyone — not just a few powerful firms "eating up the economy”

Satya Nadella calls for open AI development, warning against the concentration of power among a small group of tech companies invested in the landscape.

Windows Central · Jun 24

New Xbox update lets you make your gamertag longer so it "feels like you" — backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and Cloud Gaming got some huge buffs, too

Microsoft and Xbox have released a new update for the platform that allows you to make longer gamertags, stream games you're updating, and more.

Windows Central · Jun 24