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  • RuneScape’s CEO makes a bold claim, saying the team is aiming to beat World of Warcraft and become the biggest MMO on the planet
    on July 22, 2026 at 7:40 pm

    In a lengthy interview with The Game Business, the boss of RuneScape, one of the oldest MMOs in the business, has declared his ambitions to make the 25-year-old game the best in the genre while expanding the franchise to new pastures.

  • Blizzard rolls out new BlizzCon 2026 digital bundles packed with rewards for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone
    on July 22, 2026 at 7:32 pm

    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.

  • Gears of War: E‑Day’s big multiplayer gameplay reveal is locked in, and fans finally know when they’ll see the action
    on July 22, 2026 at 7:27 pm

    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.

  • 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.”
    by jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) on July 22, 2026 at 6:29 pm

    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.

  • Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 is now available with a noticeable graphics bump
    by sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) on July 22, 2026 at 5:24 pm

    Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro is now available with Snapdragon X2 processors, improved graphics, and optional OLED panels. Early impressions point to smoother performance and better battery life.

  • Steam Deck sales are going off a cliff but you shouldn’t be buying one right now anyway
    by richard.devine@futurenet.com (Richard Devine) on July 22, 2026 at 3:39 pm

    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.

  • Xbox brings back compat to Windows: Microsoft pledges 4 games on PC for the first time, soon with achievements — with more to come
    by jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) on July 22, 2026 at 2:58 pm

    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.

  • Free Copilot is turning into a demo as Microsoft shifts real features to paid tiers
    by sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) on July 22, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    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.

  • Nvidia says Sega’s $5 million Dreamcast‑era investment saved the company, and 30 years later the partnership is coming full circle
    by c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) on July 22, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    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.

  • Google scrubbed it, but Bing kept the receipts that show where LeBron James may play next season
    by sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) on July 22, 2026 at 11:07 am

    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.

  • Microsoft is finally modernizing Windows 11’s decades-old File Explorer properties window with a new UI
    by zac.bowden@futurenet.com (Zac Bowden) on July 21, 2026 at 10:56 pm

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

  • Summer exams can be brutal, but this Intel Core Ultra 7 laptop with 16GB will help you survive them with A+ grades — and at a 38% discount to boot
    on July 21, 2026 at 8:10 pm

    Best Buy’s ongoing Back to School sale brings a 38% discount to the 16-inch display configuration of the HP OmniBook X Flip laptop, which we highly recommend for any aspiring student looking for ways to help improve their homework due to its strong 2-in-1 design and performance.

  • Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to offer Xbox Game Pass with the Quest VR Horizon+ subscription — Xbox VR controller improvements coming too
    by jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) on July 21, 2026 at 6:08 pm

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

  • I didn’t expect the biggest new Xbox Game Pass title this past week to be a game about bowling
    by richard.devine@futurenet.com (Richard Devine) on July 21, 2026 at 5:41 pm

    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.

  • Analog hobbies are booming as AI burnout hits Gen Z hardest — and the Windows PC could be the unexpected winner
    by c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) on July 21, 2026 at 4:30 pm

    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?

  • These special Surface PCs are reserved for true Manchester United fans
    by sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) on July 21, 2026 at 4:25 pm

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

  • “It was horrifying”: Xbox sources say Microsoft is finally working to fix its abysmal hacked‑account support after years of user nightmares
    by jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) on July 21, 2026 at 4:22 pm

    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.

  • 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
    on July 21, 2026 at 2:50 pm

    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.

  • Microsoft Whiteboard is not shutting down, but you still may lose access next month
    by sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) on July 21, 2026 at 2:29 pm

    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.

  • First Look: The Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ is Kensington’s most advanced trackball yet, built for speed, comfort, and serious productivity
    by daniel@windowscentral.com (Daniel Rubino) on July 21, 2026 at 2:18 pm

    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.

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past DLC expansion has been confirmed to appear at Gamescom 2026’s opening night live ceremony
    on July 21, 2026 at 1:22 pm

    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.

  • Windows 11 is one step closer to fixing laptop touchpads and the Start menu
    by sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) on July 21, 2026 at 12:10 pm

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

  • 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
    on July 21, 2026 at 9:36 am

    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.

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta dates revealed — Here’s how and when you can play
    by eternalrhage@gmail.com (Cole Martin) on July 21, 2026 at 9:23 am

    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.

  • AMD’s Ryzen 7 7700X3D looks like a steal at $279, but you’ll still end up paying more for less power — what gives?
    by c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) on July 20, 2026 at 5:56 pm

    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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