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Following the announcement of The Outer Worlds 2 for PS5, one leaker has claimed that “exclusive Xbox console games will be the exception rather than the rule”.

Following the addition of other Activision Blizzard games, it appears Microsoft is gearing up to bring multiple classic Call of Duty titles to Xbox Game Pass.

Microsoft has elimated any hopes of relaxing hardware requirements for Windows 11, reaffirming its commitment to TPM 2.0 as a “non-negotiable” standard for the operating system. In a blog post, Microsoft stated that it will not be lowering the hardware bar for Windows 11, even as the end-of-life date for …

As they do each year, Microsoft’s 2024 Xbox year in review is now live – letting you see all your gaming stats from the past 365 days.

There are 13 games leaving Xbox Game Pass in December 2024, with one wave of titles leaving the service on the 15th, and another wave of departures on the 31st.

A new patch for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has arrived. The update resolves access and streaming issues from launch. Another patch is already in the works.

Following multiple delays, Microsoft exec Sarah Bond has now explained why the new Xbox app for Android has yet to materialise.

Midway through the Xbox One generation, Microsoft launched the Xbox Avatar Editor, essentially a higher quality version of the Mii from the Nintendo Wii. However, due to low engagement, Microsoft is now shutting down the avatar editor. Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Avatar Editor app will be shut down …

Microsoft is bringing Edge browser functionality to the Windows Game Bar, allowing convenient access to guides and tips during game sessions.

If you've installed Windows 11 24H2 and faced issues with Ubisoft games crashing, then you may want to rollback. Microsoft has blocked the update.

While Microsoft's Avowed was previously stated to target 30fps on the Series X, the team at Obsidian have clarified that the framerate is not yet set in stone.

Announced two and a half years ago, xCloud is finally letting you stream your own library of Xbox games – through a beta program.

Following in the footsteps of Nintendo, Minecraft is set to get its own global theme park attractions starting in 2026/2027.

Despite being on Game Pass, in the past half a year Starfield has only managed to gain 1 million additional players - bringing the total to 15 million.

Blizzard appears to be reviving its plans for a StarCraft shooter, with multiple job roles now up for grabs on an unannounced open-world shooter.

Rumour has it that Microsoft plans to stop making dedicated consoles due to market struggles. However, Xbox head Phil Spencer says otherwise.

Despite not being an Activision Blizzard title, Avowed will launch on the publisher’s platform ‘Battle.net’ alongside Steam and the Windows/Xbox store.

In the past year we have seen Xbox begin to open the floodgates when it comes to bringing previous system exclusives to PS5 and Switch. While Microsoft’s CEO has shared some mixed messaging with regards to Xbox exclusives, Phil Spencer has now confirmed that there are no “red lines” when it comes to bringing games to PlayStation/Switch.

Call of Duty's launch onto Game Pass has been a success. Not only are more people playing on Xbox, but sales have been boosted on PS5 and PC.

In the wake of its surprise release onto Xbox, fans have discovered a game-breaking bug with Death Stranding – though the devs are working on a fix.

The first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for November 2024 have been announced. A number of interesting games will be available soon, including a remaster of the indie hit, Goat Simulator, as well as the latest Metal Slug game. While not on this week's list, Game Pass users should …

Following its surprise announcement last month, the upcoming 3rd-person mode for Halo: Infinite is set to launch next week on the 5th of November.

Shortly following the launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Activision revealed that the FPS series has sold over 500 million copies since 2003.

Following its arrival on Samsung TVs back in 2022, Microsoft looks set to bring its xCloud game streaming service to LG TVs.

Just as how the legacy of Halo stretches back to the roots of the OG Xbox, Master Chief and co. had – in the early days – a strong presence on PC. Unfortunately, 2015’s Halo 5 never came to the platform, and we now know why.

Microsoft has snapped up some of the biggest franchises in gaming over the past five years. While Microsoft Gaming is not currently the biggest publisher in terms of annual revenue, it does own a vast number of franchises that have generated over $1 billion.  Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, published his …

Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella has shared some rather mixed messages on the current and future state of Xbox game exclusivity.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has launched today as the first COD title available on Game Pass day-one. The move is predicted to net Microsoft millions of new subs.

With Microsoft seemingly exiting the console sales market in some regions, the Xbox maker looks to be doubling down on its xCloud game streaming services.

We bet this one wasn't on your 2024 Bingo card. Intel and AMD are partnering to establish a new advisory committee to enhance and further integrate the x86 ecosystem, intensifying the competition against Arm.