![Windows Central's Best of CES 2025 awards: The hottest hardware unveiled in Las Vegas](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/x/K/q/a/6/windows-central-s-best-of-ces-2025-awards-the-hottest-hardware-unveiled-in-las-vegas.webp)
This year's CES revealed a gigantic list of cutting-edge tech, and we're picking the best of the bunch.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/best-of-ces-2025-awards
![A new rumor suggests Final Fantasy 7 Remake is finally coming to Xbox in 2025, with Rebirth heading across in 2026 — as more Xbox games head to PS5 and Nintendo](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/W/r/W/r/y/a-new-rumor-suggests-final-fantasy-7-remake-is-finally-coming-to-xbox-in-2025-with-rebirth-heading-across-in-2026-as-more-xbox-games-head-to-ps5-and-nintendo.webp)
Speaking on his podcast, NateTheHate shared new rumors on Xbox's future plans, and we can corroborate at least some of them with our own sources.
![Is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on Xbox Game Pass?](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/J/B/W/8/O/is-kingdom-come-deliverance-2-on-xbox-game-pass.webp)
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 looks to be one of 2025's biggest and best games, but will it be on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-kingdom-come-deliverance-2-on-xbox-game-pass
![Microsoft leak exposes how management identifies "critical AI talent" among indispensable staffers for retention bonuses](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/B/q/L/r/b/microsoft-leak-exposes-how-management-identifies-critical-ai-talent-among-indispensable-staffers-for-retention-bonuses.webp)
Microsoft managers reportedly review an employee's AI contributions when requesting retention bonuses for those it can't afford to let go or lose.
![Microsoft, Google, and Meta work together once again, this time to help browser development](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/E/V/B/v/Q/microsoft-google-and-meta-work-together-once-again-this-time-to-help-browser-development.webp)
Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Opera joined the newly formed Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers initiative to help fund browser development.
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There are currently two incredible deals for Monster Hunter fans, grab the newest installment on preorder and save $13, or take advantage of a wild bundle offer which gets you Monster Hunter World and DLC for $10.
![Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 already has me hooked on its medieval tale, and I haven't even gotten past the RPG's opening hours](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/0/B/R/j/R/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-already-has-me-hooked-on-its-medieval-tale-and-i-haven-t-even-gotten-past-the-rpg-s-opening-hours.webp)
Ahead of its official release date, I got the opportunity to preview Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's opening chapter. Here's what I think of the RPG thus far.
![Elon Musk really wants you to think he's a pro gamer but the Path of Exile 2 community has receipts](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/a/a/J/o/w/elon-musk-really-wants-you-to-think-he-s-a-pro-gamer-but-the-path-of-exile-2-community-has-receipts.webp)
Elon Musk's claims of gaming prowess in Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 are we inspiring for a man of billionaire status, but a recent stream has led the Path of Exile 2 community to question his achievements
![Square Enix confirms that Windows PC will be the best place to play 'Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth,' with enhanced graphics, improved framerates, and other exclusive features](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/9/K/N/g/0/square-enix-confirms-that-windows-pc-will-be-the-best-place-to-play-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-with-enhanced-graphics-improved-framerates-and-other-exclusive-features.webp)
The PC port for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has received a new trailer showcasing its graphical improvements, controller combabilities, and other exclusive features.
![Microsoft says 'rStar-Math' demonstrates how small language models (SLMs) can rival or even surpass the math reasoning capability of OpenAI o1 by +4.5%](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/b/9/W/R/p/microsoft-says-rstar-math-demonstrates-how-small-language-models-slms-can-rival-or-even-surpass-the-math-reasoning-capability-of-openai-o1-by-4-5.webp)
Microsoft enhances the capabilities of small language models (SLMs) with rStar-Math. The technique boosts the capabilities of SLMs, allowing them to compete or even surpass the math reasoning capability of OpenAI's o1 reasoning model.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-says-rstar-math-rival-or-surpass-openai-o1