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Microsoft isn't due to announce ‘the next generation of Windows' for another week, but leaks have swooped in to usurp the big reveal. It is now official, Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 and an early build of the OS has leaked online. Windows 11 first leaked via Chinese site, Baidu, …

Following the most recent Xbox and Bethesda E3 game showcase, Microsoft has revealed that it will be hosting an ‘Xbox Games Showcase: Extended’ which will not only dive deeper into some of the games shown off at E3, but will also feature some games missing from its E3 showcase. Making …

Last night during the Xbox and Bethesda E3 showcase, 343 Industries returned to the spotlight to showcase more Halo Infinite. While last year's showing offered campaign gameplay, this year, the team decided to show off the game's multiplayer portion.  Halo Infinite multiplayer will be free to play and will offer …

Microsoft recently held its E3 showcase, highlighting 30 upcoming games which are set to be coming to Xbox consoles. Of these games, 27 are coming to Game Pass. Here is the full list of games which are set to arrive on the service day-and-date. As expected, Microsoft is continuing to …

Microsoft recently held its Xbox and Bethesda E3 showcase. Opening the event was a much-anticipated trailer for Starfield, the RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, the team behind Fallout and Elder Scrolls. Though not much was shown, the team has confirmed a 2022 release date for the game – launching exactly …

As part of E3 2021, Microsoft revealed that the promised next-gen versions of DOOM Eternal would be coming later this month. Furthermore, the team at id Software provided multiple modes for each console (including PS5), allowing players to experience DOOM Eternal at up to 120fps. Making the announcement as part …

As part of the Microsoft and Bethesda E3 press conference, the console manufacturer finally revealed when Asobo’ Microsoft Flight Simulator would be heading to consoles. The game, which launched on PC in August 2020, will be coming to Xbox Series X|S just under one year after its initial launch. Microsoft …

The Outer Worlds was an open world-RPG in the vein of Fallout, developed by Obsidian Entertainment – the studio behind Fallout New Vegas. Despite Both Bethesda and Obsidian falling under the Xbox umbrella now, The Outer Worlds proved to offer a unique world in its own right, with the team …

Microsoft has been teasing ‘the next generation of Windows' for a while now. Based on previous statements, it was assumed that this would be another version of Windows 10, but evidence is beginning to pile up pointing towards a full Windows 11 release. The latest sign that we're getting Windows …

Earlier this month, Microsoft announced plans to reveal “the next generation of Windows” during an event on the 24th. While most expected this to be another Windows 10 overhaul, a Microsoft teaser may have just revealed that we'll be getting a full Windows 11 instead.  For the last six years, …

Following on from the acquisition of ZeniMax/Bethesda, Microsoft now has a whopping 26 first party studios in its line-up. We may see a few more added to that list soon, as rumours point to three additional studios that Xbox is interested in getting.  Speaking on his latest podcast, Jeff Grubb, …

Microsoft has been betting big on Xbox Game Pass. With this subscription service, it appears as though Microsoft is trying to make playing Xbox games as accessible as possible. Following the functionality allowing for Game Pass titles to be streamed onto mobile devices, Microsoft has now confirmed that it is …

Today, just ahead of Microsoft's big Xbox and Bethesda E3 showcase, the software giant has published new details on the future of Xbox and what it means for gaming on console, PC or the cloud. Not only is xCloud coming to more devices than ever before, but Microsoft is doubling …

Since its 1.0 launch all the way back in 2011, Minecraft has continued to receive major updates, with no clear indication of it slowing down any time soon. The latest update, titled the “Cave and Cliffs” update has now gone live, with Part 1 now available for all to enjoy. …

While Halo: Infinite was originally intended to launch alongside the Xbox Series X and S, the negatively-received gameplay demo led Microsoft to delay the game. A recent rumour has now surfaced claiming that fans may get to play Halo: Infinite slightly sooner than expected, with a September release reportedly set to be announced...

Unlike previous years, E3 in 2021 will operate slightly differently, due in part to the fact that the entire show will take place digitally. This has allowed for showcases to be more spread out than usual – though it has led to some confusion. The ESA has now released its …

Last month during Microsoft Build 2021, CEO Satya Nadella announced that Microsoft would soon be unveiling ‘the next generation of Windows'. As it turns out, the event will be even sooner than expected, with an event now announced for later this month.  For the last six years, Microsoft has continuously …

On a regular basis, Microsoft announces new titles which are being added to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While typically these announcements are accompanied with a wide variety of games, this month’s offerings seem conservative in comparison – suggesting that the service is set for a big E3 blowout. …

As great as the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is, the drawback is a massive 170GB download in order to get the game installed. Fortunately, the download is being chopped in half as part of a new update.  As part of the latest patch for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the …

With E3 rapidly approaching, video game developers and publishers are beginning to advertise their respective conferences and game showcases. With the recent acquisition of Bethesda by Microsoft, some fans wondered how the console manufacturer would handle future showcases. It has now been revealed that Xbox and Bethesda will combine their …

For the last 6 years, Windows 10 has been continuously updated to elevate the user experience, but it looks like the next generation of Windows is now on the way. During Microsoft's Build 2021 conference this week, the company's CEO, Satya Nadella, stated the client OS will receive “one of …

Take-Two caused some confusion in recent days, after executives spoke about The Outer Worlds during an earnings call, praising the game for surpassing three million sales and expressing excitement at being involved with the IP moving forward. This of course made it sound like Microsoft did not get the publishing …

As fans of the open-world zombie fighting parkour game Dying Light eagerly anticipate the release of its sequel, developers Techland are re-releasing the first game, bringing all of its content into one neat package. Dying Light: Platinum Edition has now leaked, bringing into question whether a next-gen patch is on …

The Epic Games v Apple trial is starting to wind down after several long weeks of testimonials in court. One issue Apple has raised during this time is Microsoft's testimony in court, during which it was claimed that Microsoft has never made a profit selling Xbox consoles. Apple is trying …

While Gears of War has always been published by Microsoft, the IP wasn't always owned by the company. Back when Gears of War was still under Epic Games, the title was used for internal testing purposes, leading to a version of Gears of War 3 for the PlayStation 3. Now, …

Now that the Chromium version of Edge has shipped and Microsoft's new browser has built up a user base, it is time to finally say goodbye to Internet Explorer. IE has been around for more than 25 years, but this week, Microsoft announced plans to retire it. Internet Explorer 11 …

There has been a lot of rumour and leak chatter around Bethesda's upcoming game ‘Starfield' recently, leading to a general sentiment that the game is almost done and could release in 2021. Now, sources familiar with the matter are looking to reign in those expectations.  Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has been …

Earlier this month, we learned that Microsoft may have shelved its plans for Windows 10X, a lighter version of the OS that was intended to compete with ChromeOS. As it turns out, the project isn't just shelved – it won't be releasing at all.  Today, Microsoft confirmed that it no …

Xbox Game Pass has had a few good months so far this year and Microsoft is looking to continue that trend in May. The first batch of new Game Pass titles for May 2021 included big hitters like Just Cause 4 and Red Dead Online. For the second half of …

It has been over five years since Microsoft first announced the HoloLens and while the AR headset has had its updates and upgrades, it is still primarily reserved for developers, engineers and the US military. There has been very little discussion around whether or not the HoloLens will eventually become …