We're streaming and giving away each of Dead or Alive creator Koei Tecmo's...
The Windows Central Stream Team recently celebrated the season with a holiday stream featuring The Jackbox Party Pack 1 and 2. That stream featured our largest pool of prizes yet. Don't think we're...
View ArticleGems of War celebrates the holidays with a major update on Xbox One
Christmas has come and passed, bringing a fair number of new Xbox One owners along with it. Many of those owners will be looking for new games to play, including those of the free to play variety. And...
View ArticleWatch us play Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate from Koei Tecmo
Every weekend, Windows Central streams an Xbox One game or two on Twitch for 1-2 hours and gives out free games to the cool people who join us during the stream. It's like a live podcast, only you also...
View ArticleJust got a new Xbox One? Here are the top tips you need to know to unlock its...
Get to know your Xbox One in 10 easy stepsNew Xbox One owners will find the console's basic functions easy to access, but unlocking the full power of the Xbox One can be a little more complex.Beyond...
View ArticleMicrosoft shares its New Year Countdown and Deals with Gold discounts
With the new year quickly approaching, Microsoft has shared with the Xbox community the company's list of Deals with Gold discounts for both the Xbox One and Xbox 360. Should you be a Gold subscriber,...
View ArticleRise of the Tomb Raider Endurance Mode DLC challenges you to survive the...
If you're up for a new challenge in Rise of the Tomb Raider, the Endurance Mode DLC, which pits Laura against the elements, is now available to purchase. Endurance Mode is very much a struggle to...
View ArticleCan't play Halo: Reach on Xbox One? Microsoft is working on a fix
Microsoft added Halo: Reach to the roster of backwards compatible games for the Xbox One earlier this month, but it looks like the game is suffering from framerate issues on the console. Several users...
View ArticleA smaller and cheaper Xbox One for download-only games might be in...
As 2015 winds down, everyone is looking forward to what 2016 might bring, and for Microsoft it could offer a new addition to its Xbox console family. A new rumor claims that the company is still...
View ArticlePlaycast brings Chromecast and AirPlay streaming to Windows 10 phones and PCs
Back in the day, Windows Phone users had an app called Play to from Nokia. The app let you stream media from your phone to any DLNA device, including the Xbox One. Like many things with Windows 10,...
View ArticleXbox Elite Wireless Controller shipments 'may be limited through March 2016'
Shipments of Microsoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Controller have been hard to come by ever since the $150 accessory went on sale in October. Now a newly released statement from the company shows that...
View ArticleExpand your Xbox One's storage by re-using your PC's old internal hard drive
A popular upgrade to any laptop or desktop Windows PC is to install an SSD alongside or in place of an existing, magnetic hard drive (HDD). If you're doing this and finding yourself suddenly with a...
View ArticleThis new charger fills an Xbox One controller battery in 60 seconds
A company claims it is coming out with a new product that will charge up a standard Xbox One controller in less than a minute. Game console accessory maker Performance Designed Products says its Super...
View ArticleOculus Touch controller for the Rift VR headset delayed until second half of...
While the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is still planned for a Q1 2016 release, the company's Oculus Touch controller has suffered a delay. The controller was supposed to launch sometime in the...
View ArticleARK: Survival Evolved has more daily Xbox One players than PC
Studio Wildcard, the developer of the popular PC game ARK: Survival Evolved, has already had a huge success with the Xbox One version. It was released just a couple of weeks ago for Microsoft's...
View ArticleThese are the best Xbox One headsets you can buy
Boost your Xbox One audioMicrosoft was ahead of the curve when it came to voice communication on home gaming consoles. The Xbox 360 headset almost became part of the console's image, and partying up...
View ArticlePaul's top Xbox One games of 2015
It has been a great year for Xbox.Since the Xbox One launched in late 2013, the console's software library has grown exponentially each year. 2014 was a fine year for Microsoft's latest console, but...
View ArticleWatch us play Neverwinter, the free to play MMO for Xbox One
Every weekend, Windows Central streams an Xbox One game or two on Twitch for 1-2 hours and gives out free games to the cool people who join us during the stream. It's like a live podcast, only you also...
View ArticleThis Week in Xbox: ReCore's writer, Spencer tweets, Wynn leaves Bioware
Happy New Year! 2016 looks promising, with tons of great-looking games and new features on the horizon. This week we're looking at ReCore, Phil Spencer tweets, Chris Wynn, Metal Gear Solid, and more!To...
View ArticleInterview reveals new details on Killer Instinct's third season, Windows 10...
Microsoft Studios' creative director Adam Isgreen revealed a catalog of fresh details for the next Killer Instinct season in an interview on the game's official Twitch channel.The lengthy interview was...
View Article2015 was the biggest year in Xbox history
Microsoft has announced that 2015 was the biggest year in Xbox history, with the Xbox One setting global records in engagement and sales. They also shared more fans logged on to Xbox Live on Xbox One...
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