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The Xbox Design Lab is currently offline, Microsoft explains why
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The Xbox Design Lab is temporarily closed, with Microsoft explaining that it is changing its payment platform, resulting in the downtime.

Jack Black has already been modded into Minecraft because of course
By Richard Devine published
Gaming It was inevitable, but the first mod adding Jack Black's voice into Minecraft has already been built.

Diablo 4 brings back HUGE boss from Diablo 3 for Season 8
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Belial is back in Diablo 4 Season 8 along with a new season theme where players become the boss. Here's everything you need to know from today's Diablo 4 Campfire.

Balatro developer documents the timeline of making a game that would go on to sell 5 million
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Balatro developer LocalThunk has documented his timeline of creating the indie hit that went on to sell 5 million. Not bad for a game he didn't think anyone would play.

Windows Central Podcast: Skype is DEAD and we're taking it personally
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss Amazon's new Alexa+ service, Windows 365 Link, Framework's 12-inch laptop, free Office, and more.

Analyst: Xbox Series X|S could have a "last hurrah" with Grand Theft Auto 6, if not for a certain "blue" elephant
By Jez Corden published
Xbox MIDiA Research recently spoke to me about the state of Xbox, and how Grand Theft Auto 6 could present Microsoft with a unique opportunity.

Surface repairs are easier than ever thanks to a new Microsoft partnership
By Sean Endicott published
Surface Microsoft’s new uBreakiFix partnership makes Surface repairs easier with official parts and trained technicians. Whether in or out of warranty, you now have more repair options for Surface hardware.

Rockstar trolls everyone by sharing a trailer that ISN'T GTA 6
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Someone at Rockstar Games is enjoying making us suffer, and posting a trailer that ISN'T GTA 6 is living proof.
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