As we have already reported, Microsoft has blocked Windows Update in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 on AMD’s and Intel’s next-gen processors. According to Microsoft, this is done because the company wants to focus on deep integration between Windows and the silicon, while maintaining maximum reliability and compatibility with previous generations of platform and silicon. However, a GitHub user was able to re-enable Windows Update in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 on both Intel’s and AMD’s newest CPUs with a very, very, very simple tweak. Continue reading User releases patch that unblocks Windows Update in Windows 7 & 8.1 on next-gen AMD & Intel CPUs
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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is coming to Steam on April 20th, official PC requirements unveiled
Last month, we informed you about the possibility of Halo Wars: Definitive Edition coming to Steam. And it appears we were right. Microsoft has launched the official Steam store page for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, revealing the game’s release date, as well as its official PC requirements. Continue reading Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is coming to Steam on April 20th, official PC requirements unveiled
Windows 10 – Game Mode tested in 6 CPU-bound PC games
Windows 10’s Creators Update is now available to everyone. As such, and since it supports the new Game Mode, we decided to put six CPU-bound titles to the test. Continue reading Windows 10 – Game Mode tested in 6 CPU-bound PC games
AMD may have leaked Halo 3 for the PC, artwork showcased during its Korean R5 launch event
AMD held a launch event in Korea for its new R5 CPUs. So, during that event, AMD showcased a video with some upcoming games for the PC platform. What’s really interesting here is that AMD included an artwork from Halo 3, suggesting that this classic Halo game will finally come to the PC. Continue reading AMD may have leaked Halo 3 for the PC, artwork showcased during its Korean R5 launch event
Windows 10 Creators Update is now available to everyone, features Game Mode
Microsoft announced that the Creators Update for Windows 10 is rolling out today. This new update for Windows 10 features Game Mode, and offers built-in Beam game streaming. Continue reading Windows 10 Creators Update is now available to everyone, features Game Mode
Here is the first screenshot for the upcoming re-release version of Phantom Dust
Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, has revealed the first screenshot for the upcoming re-release version of Phantom Dust. Phantom Dust is an action strategy game with elements of collectible card games that was released in 2004 for Xbox, and will be re-released on Xbox One and Windows 10 in 2017. Continue reading Here is the first screenshot for the upcoming re-release version of Phantom Dust
Windows 10 Creators Update will be available to everyone on April 11th, will feature Windows 10 Game Mode
Microsoft has announced that the Windows 10 Creators Update will be made available to all customers on April 11th. According to Microsoft, this update is designed to spark and unleash creativity, bringing 3D and mixed reality to everyone and enabling every gamer to be a broadcaster. Continue reading Windows 10 Creators Update will be available to everyone on April 11th, will feature Windows 10 Game Mode
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition may be coming to Steam
It appears that the Definitive Edition of Halo Wars will be coming to Valve’s distribution service, Steam. Gamecheat13, the man behind some really interesting Halo leaks in the past, has revealed that Halo Wars: Definitive Edition will be released on Steam, and will feature Steam achievements. Continue reading Halo Wars: Definitive Edition may be coming to Steam
Microsoft blocks Windows Update from being used in Windows 7/8.1 on AMD’s & Intel’s newest CPUs
A few months ago, Microsoft announced that it would not support AMD’s Ryzen and Intel’s Kaby Lake CPUs in both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. However, we did not expect the company to block the complete usage of its Windows Update tool on those particular systems. Continue reading Microsoft blocks Windows Update from being used in Windows 7/8.1 on AMD’s & Intel’s newest CPUs
Halo Wars 2 – Free demo available for download on Windows Store
Microsoft has just released a free demo for its new strategy game, Halo Wars 2. This demo is 17GB in size and features the opening mission of the single-player campaign, as well as the Blitz Firefight mode. Continue reading Halo Wars 2 – Free demo available for download on Windows Store