Exclusive: Mecha BREAK team on Xbox exclusivity and development challenges for console and gaming handheld

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. During my interview, I learned that the developers experienced some challenges while optimizing forXbox Series Sand controller. It will come toPlayStation 5(PS5) sometime later down the road. The Mecha BREAK team encountered some challenges when optimizing the game for Xbox Series S. As such, bringing a mech game exclusively to the Western market via Xbox was less risky....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Mary Williams

Mecha BREAK's popular open beta slammed by 'Mostly Negative' Steam reviews for security, monetization concerns

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. However, while the demohasattracted lots of players, it’s also come under fierce fire from the community. Players are also concerned with Mecha BREAK’s monetization. Two of Mecha BREAK’s Striker mechs duking it out. Mecha BREAK:Free to play on Steam Squad up while controlling a giant robot. Mecha BREAK’s mechs feature heavy armor, shielding, big guns, and more....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Kimberly Payne

Microsoft quietly tests free, ad-supported version of Office apps for Windows with limited functionality

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Statement included at the end of the article. Limited features include no access to add-ins, dictation, advanced formatting, designer, smartart, and more. The free version of Office includes a persistent ad banner. The free versions of these apps are literally just designed for basic writing and editing of Office documents. Perhaps well hear more about this new free version of Office from Microsoft in the coming days or weeks....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Anthony Jones

Monster Hunter Wilds review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics are saying about the new Capcom game

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Wilds takes place in The Forbidden Lands, previously thought uninhabitable due to their ferocity and insane weather patterns. Uncover the truth and battle all-new monsters in Capcom’s latest epic. Monster Hunter Wilds sends players to a new region, with new monsters to slay. Discovering new creatures and seeing returning favorites remains exciting. The improved online systems are a welcome upgrade....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Jose Turner

Monster Hunter Wilds review: A stunning digital safari, I just wish this monster menagerie had a bit more bite

Windows Central Verdict This is a tough one to review. As such, it’s possible for you to imagine how excited I was to play Wilds. Monster Hunteris a franchise that is near and dear to my heart. Monster Hunter Wilds is absolutelynotlacking in the gorgeousness department. It became the primary way me and my friends and family back home socialized. The various open beta tests were incredibly promising. Monster Hunter Wilds | $69....

February 24, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Rebecca Williams

My first Mecha BREAK hands-on showed me that this is the free-to-play multiplayer mech game everyone has been waiting for

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Mecha BREAK has already grown a strong fan base, thanks to a few beta testing rounds. In fact, at the time of writing, it is the 8th most wishlisted game onSteam. Mecha BREAK is a fast-based mech shooter that feels great to play. Just this last Sunday, anotheropen beta introduced the brand new PvPvE Mashmakmode....

February 24, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Carol Jones

Satya Nadella admits Microsoft missed an opportunity as ChatGPT and Copilot gain popularity — even OpenAI's Sam Altman "doesn't do Google searches anymore"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. With the emergence ofgenerative AI, AI-powered tools likeCopilot, ChatGPT, and more are quickly gaining broad adoption. “I don’t do Google searches anymore,” added Altman. The selection of AI Assistant app grows. A new study highlighted by our sister site,Tom’s Guide,echoes the same sentiments. The executive admitted that Microsoft underestimated search which ended up being one of the company’s biggest mistakes....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Cynthia Foster

SoftBank could steal Microsoft's title as the exclusive cloud provider and largest investor to OpenAI as $500B "Stargate" projects a $20B loss by 2027

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. This directly impacted its multi-billion partnership with Microsoft,losing its exclusive cloud provider status. WhileMicrosoft’s partnership with OpenAIhas seemingly become more complicated, it holds the right of first refusal. Softbank could be replacing Microsoft as OpenAI’s biggest partner. As such, Microsoft remains the first option to host OpenAI workloads in its cloud infrastructure and services....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Benjamin Gutierrez

The sequel to 2018's indie darling "Moonlighter" is coming to Xbox Game Pass later this year

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Of course, shopkeeping and economics are only a small portion ofMoonlighter. Will’s adventures to the Endless Vault are also vital to Moonlighter 2’s gameplay loop. A new 3D world awaits fans in the sequel to Moonlighter.(Image credit: 11 bit studios) Moonlighter 2 is confirmed forXbox Series X|S,PC, andPlayStation 5consoles when it releases later this year....

February 24, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Stacy Chan

This Windows 11 battery app just got a major upgrade, including more support for the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. That app just received a major update. For example, the app supports showing battery percentage, which is a feature in testing on Windows 11. you might also set notifications through the app to let you know when your PC’s battery level drops. Battery Flyout for Windows 11 shows detailed battery information through the system tray....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Jeremy Kramer

Windows Central Podcast: A new era for Surface

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February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Jonathon Jordan

Are YOU actually actively using AI tools? — Weekend discussion 💬

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Hello there Windows Central readers. How are you doing today? There’s a whole lot of AI hype out there, but is the hype justified? Some of you may have noticed that we have a shiny new comment system here at Windows Central. Eventually these could evolve to include polls, giveaways, and your topic suggestions too....

February 23, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Laura Stein

Here are all the Xbox games launching this week, from February 24 through March 2

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. This sequel to 2018’s Monster Hunter World brings new beasts to hunt and regions to tame. If you missed them, don’t forget to check outlast week’s games. Monster Hunter Wilds is launching soon on Xbox.

February 23, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Manuel Ellis