Windows Central claims Xbox is paying only a fraction of the rumored $400 million for Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT. According to Jez Corden, sources with direct knowledge of the contracts said that the $400 million figure being reported may actually have been the amount Sony/PlayStation could have been on the hook for before its deal was cancelled. Corden says Xbox and Kojima Productions are instead working with a “fraction” of that figure. Playstation would spend that on concord 3

Windows 11 is about to get a small but seriously impactful upgrade for anyone using handheld gaming PCs or compact tablets. A new toggle found in preview builds lets you force apps to open maximized by default. No more tiny windows on tiny screens. Everything launches full screen, instantly making devices like the Surface Go or ROG Ally feel more comfortable and usable. It’s a thoughtful quality‑of‑life improvement that gives users more control and makes Windows 11 feel better tailored to modern form factors. Customization continues to be a big theme for Microsoft, and this feature is another step toward making Windows adapt to you, not the other way around.

Windows 11 is about to get a small but seriously impactful upgrade for anyone using handheld gaming PCs or compact tablets. A new toggle found in preview builds lets you force apps to open maximized by default. No more tiny windows on tiny screens. Everything launches full screen, instantly making devices like the Surface Go or ROG Ally feel more comfortable and usable. It’s a thoughtful quality‑of‑life improvement that gives users more control and makes Windows 11 feel better tailored to modern form factors. Customization continues to be a big theme for Microsoft, and this feature is another step toward making Windows adapt to you, not the other way around. Excited to see this roll out more broadly soon.

Windows 11’s August update is causing problems for some PC gamers, and Microsoft is investigating. The KB5121003 update, released on August 11, has been linked to crashes in games including: -ARC Raiders -The Finals -MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Some players have also reported their PCs restarting while gaming. Embark, the studio behind ARC Raiders and The Finals, previously blamed the Windows update for crashes in its games. Microsoft statement about the reports: “Following the release of Windows updates on August 11, 2026 (KB5121003) and later, Microsoft received reports of issues involving inability to run games as expected.”

Windows 11 is finally getting the context menu overhaul users have been asking for. Microsoft just admitted that the current right‑click experience has become cluttered and sluggish, and it’s rolling out a redesigned menu that’s faster, cleaner, and far more customizable. Early preview builds already show major improvements, including reduced top‑level clutter, quicker response times, and new options that let you choose exactly which actions and app extensions appear. You can even restore the classic Windows 10 layout if that’s what your muscle memory prefers. These upgrades mark one of the most meaningful quality‑of‑life improvements Windows 11 has seen in a while, and Insiders can test them today. Full rollout is expected later this fall. Big win for usability and personalization.