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Hytale shows that Minecraft needs to stop being complacent — Mojang should see this release (and its subsequent success) as a major kick in the butt

Mojang should take the release and subsequent success of Hytale as a major kick in the butt.

Windows Central · Jan 27

Xbox’s redesigned cloud gaming web experience enters public preview — and it’s a big step toward a more unified, device‑agnostic ecosystem

Xbox has launched a public preview of its redesigned Cloud Gaming web experience, introducing a cleaner, more console-like interface and updated navigation while it gathers user feedback.

Windows Central · Jan 27

Highguard devs admit "we could have made a different trailer" after its devastating reveal — but say it was always the plan to "go dark" before release

As Highguard launches, its devs lament its disastrously controversial reveal at The Game Awards last month, and wish they'd made a "better trailer."

Windows Central · Jan 26

Highguard releases with a massive launch showcase trailer, server login queues galore — and its first big update is coming in just two weeks

Highguard is here after weeks of radio silence after its The Game Awards reveal, and it released with a re-reveal showcase that shows what makes it unique.

Windows Central · Jan 26

Dates for WWE 2K26's full reveal and pre-order openings have been set — Along with gameplay hints and special editions homaging WWE's Attitude Era

WWE and 2K have announced when WWE 2K26's full reveal will take place, along with pre-order openings. In the meantime, we've been given some special edition covers and hints at WWE 2K26's website to ponder over.

Windows Central · Jan 26

Xbox Play Anywhere continues to have a "AAA" problem — why are most publishers uninterested in supporting Xbox's future?

The Xbox Ally has given Xbox a unique problem — increasingly it highlights games that are missing Xbox Play Anywhere, which is central to Microsoft's strategy.

Windows Central · Jan 26

Xbox’s Sarah Bond addresses 30% margin rumors — reveals “People who play XPA play 20% more”

In a recent Fortune interview, Xbox president Sarah Bond says players using Xbox Play Anywhere spend 20% more time playing, while avoiding direct answers on Microsoft’s reported 30% profit margin target.

Windows Central · Jan 26

The Diablo reveal Blizzard has been teasing now has an official date — alongside big announcements for Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone

Blizzard has locked in dates for a new multi-part showcase event covering all of its major franchises.

Windows Central · Jan 26

Is Bing search minus AI better than Google? DuckDuckGo lets us test the theory

DuckDuckGo has launched a new "No AI" search tool that strips away generated summaries for a cleaner browsing experience.

Windows Central · Jan 26

ChatGPT erased two years of a professor’s work with one click — and there was no way back

ChatGPT irrevocably deleted two years of a professor's work after he disabled the data consent option. Despite contacting OpenAI's support team, the professor wasn't able to restore his work.

Windows Central · Jan 26