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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19042.804 (20H2) to Beta and Release Preview Channels Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.804 (KB4601319) to anyone running the Windows 10 October 2020 Update. This includes Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels who are on 20H2. This security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include: We fixed a possible elevation of privilege vulnerability in the win32k component. We fixed an issue that might damage the file system of some devices and prevent them from starting up after running chkdsk /f. We fixed a security vulnerability by preventing applications that run as a SYSTEM account from printing to “FILE:” ports. To address this issue in the future, make sure your applications or services run as a specific user or service account. Security updates to the Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Windows [ more… ]

Minecraft Dungeons reaches 10 million players The Minecraft Dungeons community has crossed a major milestone: reaching 10 million players across all supported platforms, since its launch in May. To celebrate reaching this monumental point, players will see a new cape and a pet. Find out more at Minecraft.net. Source: Minecraft Dungeons reaches 10 million players

A Forza first: Franchise is headed to Steam For the first time, the Forza franchise is headed to Steam, on March 9, with the award-winning Forza Horizon 4. Put the game on your Steam wishlist and you’ll be notified when the game is available to buy. Steam players will soon join millions of monthly Forza Horizon 4 players as they race across historic Britain in the open-world automotive adventure and join a creative community that celebrates automotive culture. With cross-play, Steam players drive alongside their friends and rivals who are racing on Xbox devices, Windows 10 PCs and cloud gaming with Game Pass Ultimate on Android mobile devices. Find out more on Xbox Wire. Source: A Forza first: Franchise is headed to Steam

New State of Decay T-shirt supports NAACP for Black History Month In honor of Black History Month, Undead Labs has commissioned Black artist Ty Ferrell to create a limited edition T-shirt, which is available from the official Xbox Gear shop. In-game, a free cosmetic version of the T-shirt, will be available to State of Decay 2 players. “At Undead Labs, we make games about surviving together. The heart and strength of the community lie at the foundation of the State of Decay games, and this is by design. We believe this is also true in the real world, and that we do our best work when we come together,” writes Wonder Russell, comms director at Undead Labs. Profits from the T-shirt sales will go to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in addition to a one-time [ more… ]

Flames of the Nether DLC and free update coming to Minecraft Dungeons If you play Minecraft Dungeons, Feb. 24 is a day you’re going to look forward to, as it’s when you can embark on six new missions thanks to the Flames of the Nether downloadable content. Players can collect new artifacts, weapons and gear. There’s also a free update releasing that day that includes a major new feature called Ancient Hunts, which are procedurally generated end-game missions that weave in and out of the Nether. Find out more over at Minecraft.net. Source: Flames of the Nether DLC and free update coming to Minecraft Dungeons