Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft's 50th Birthday Special

Zac and Ben discuss Microsoft's big 50th anniversary Copilot announcements, the discovery of a new Start menu for Windows 11, and more!

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-central-podcast-microsofts-50th-birthday-event

 My favorite new (and free) game just got a big update, and now it's better than ever

The latest patch for Half Sword merges the playtest and demo, adds a new game mode, and makes significant improvements to combat and performance.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-favorite-new-and-free-game-just-got-a-big-update-and-now-its-better-than-ever

 Is Blue Prince on Xbox Game Pass?

Blue Prince looks like it could be the next Balatro-style sleeper hit, but is it coming to Xbox Game Pass?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-blue-prince-on-xbox-game-pass

 2025's highest-rated Xbox game on Metacritic is coming to Game Pass in a matter of days — but you've never heard of it

Blue Prince is a genre-blending mystery game that drops players into an ever-shifting, puzzle-filled mansion with one simple goal: reach Room 46. It could be the sleeper hit of the year, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/2025s-highest-rated-xbox-game-on-metacritic-is-coming-to-game-pass-in-a-matter-of-days-but-youv

 NVIDIA driver issues branded "absolutely abhorrent and completely embarrassing" — Gamers Nexus replicates bugs plaguing PC gamers

NVIDIA's RTX 50-series launch hasn't been smooth, and driver issues have now been proven as the cause of some major bugs affecting countless users. Here's what you need to know, including some workarounds.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-drivers-dlss-issues-replicated


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