'Starsand Island' hits early access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-esque life sim has evolved into a truly special cozy adventure that just keeps getting better
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:56:57 +0000
Starsand Island is finally out in Game Preview on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and it has had quite the glow-up since we last saw it.
Bungie's Marathon won't copy Destiny 2 and its terrible content vaulting, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief ? "it doesn't matter when you join"
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:12:48 +0000
Content vaulting is widely hated in Destiny 2, so with Marathon, Bungie wants to make sure its content is "evergreen" and won't go away in the future.
Oh snap, Marathon dev Bungie isn't playing around, threatens takedowns against datamining leaks ? "our goal is first and foremost to preserve the experience"
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:46:55 +0000
Bungie, the developer of Marathon, has warned players it will issue takedowns to anyone who datamines and leaks upcoming content for the game.
Xbox fans have strong opinions about backward compatibility, so we asked them why it still matters in 2026
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:59:26 +0000
Xbox fans across Windows Central communities shared the classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 games they want revived through backward compatibility, alongside wider discussions around preservation and revisiting older favorites.
Microsoft just delayed one highly anticipated Windows 11 feature ? but this hidden one slipped through the cracks
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:31:16 +0000
Windows 11 may have delayed the new agenda view, but a hidden Taskbar feature has surfaced that finally lets users reclaim their screen real estate.
Battlefield 6 devs laid off as the best-selling shooter's player count continues to slump ? EA says the cuts are a "realignment," and good for the game
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:30 +0000
Battlefield 6 was 2025's best-selling game, but it's still facing layoffs as EA attempts to "better align our teams around what matters most."
Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:54:14 +0000
These Windows 11 Pro tips help secure your PC, test software safely, and access your work computer remotely using built-in tools.
Did one of our favorite mini PCs just hit the lowest price of the year? GEEKOM offers excellent pint-sized Windows 11 Pro desktops for under $400 in its Spring Sales
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:19:40 +0000
If you're tired of your PC taking up so much space ? or smashing a hole through your wallet ? this discounted Geekom mini PC is the Spring sale for you.
Minecraft Dungeons sequel may be brewing under the codename ?Project Spicewood?
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:23:38 +0000
A new leak claims Mojang is developing a sequel to Minecraft Dungeons under the codename "Project Spicewood". The report suggests the project has been in development for at least two years and could target a Q2 2026 release window. Mojang has not confirmed the project, so the information should be treated cautiously.
I found a sub-$599 Windows 11 laptop that proves you don't need to compromise specs ? with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:59:03 +0000
There is a 23% discount active for the ASUS Vivobook 14, a workhorse laptop equipped with a Snapdragon X CPU, long battery life, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and more features that help you survive the daily office grind.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is one of Capcom's best JRPGs in years on Xbox, but certain omissions may disappoint long-time fans
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:03 +0000
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is my most anticipated game of 2026, and after completing it, it exceeded my expectations with possibly the best story and character writing in the series and addictive monster-taming gameplay. Though it's not without some issues that will strike controversy amongst hardcore Monster Hunter fans.
Microsoft confirms that a highly anticipated new Taskbar feature coming to Windows 11 in 2026 has been delayed ? promises to "ensure it meets our quality standards"
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:26:33 +0000
Microsoft's upcoming agenda view for the Taskbar on Windows 11 has been pushed back, with the first preview now expected to debut "in the coming months" instead of last year.
A ThinkPad finally hit iFixit's perfect repairability score ? it's a right-to-repair win and puts the rest of the laptop industry on notice
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:57:50 +0000
Laptop repairability is becoming ever more important as PC prices climb due to hardware shortages, and Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14 and T16 just received full marks from iFixit. Here's what went into that perfect score.
Move over ?This is an Xbox? ? ?Build for what?s next? tells fans the ?future of Xbox starts now? at GDC
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:33:50 +0000
Xbox is showcasing new slogans at its GDC booth including ?Build for what?s next? and ?The future of Xbox starts now,? hinting at the company?s messaging for the next era of Xbox.
This wired gaming controller makes you feel like a god in Overwatch for under $70 ? an unfair 8,000Hz advantage worth taking
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:08:35 +0000
Various retailers have started selling 42% discounts for the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Tournament Edition 8K PC controller. With this discount, players will be able to enjoy the thrills of TMR analog sticks, 8000 polling rates, and more gameplay-enhancing features for a ludicrously low price.
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