For years, Microsoft has offered players the opportunity to play their games using pro-level Xbox controllers, offering all things in the way of control customisability. Now, your Elite Xbox controller can match your personality, as Xbox’s Design Lab now features the Xbox Elite Series 2. Making the announcement on the …

Twice a month, Microsoft announces its latest line-up of games which are set for release on its Game Pass subscription service. The console manufacturer has now detailed the list of games which we can expect to see drop onto the service during the remainder of October. Making the announcement on …

Microsoft is currently battling with regulators to push through its record-setting acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a deal worth roughly $70 billion. Despite the massive piles of cash Microsoft has at its disposal, the company is still shifting things around, with plans for roughly 1,000 layoffs in the coming months.  …

It feels like only yesterday that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched. In fact, the 9th-gen devices will soon be entering their third year on the market. Despite the high demand and low supply of consoles, both manufacturers have seemingly not been resting, with mid-gen upgrades for both …

Video game consoles are much more than simple game-playing apparatus, they are multimedia systems offering games, films, shows, internet, and of course music. That being said, those subscribed to Apple’s Music subscription service have been unable to listen to music while gaming – at least on Xbox. Fortunately, this is …

Microsoft and Sony have been going back and forth for a while now, taking jabs at one another especially when it comes to the state of Call of Duty should the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft go through. In response to Sony’s own statements on the matter, Microsoft has now …

Sega and Amplitude Studios' grand strategy title, Humankind, first launched on PC last year. The game was due to get a console release this year, but complications bringing the game to PlayStation and Xbox consoles have forced Sega to indefinitely delay the release.  As reported by VGC, the console versions …

We've seen a number of companies comment on Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard in recent months. The loudest voice in the room has been Sony, but we've also seen quotes from companies like Ubisoft, WB, Riot and others. Recently in an interview, Take-Two CEO, Stauss Zelnick, added his take …

The Quest Pro wasn't the only major announcement to come out of Meta last night. The company has also invested in a new batch of gaming studios to build new content for Quest headsets. The company has also partnered with Microsoft to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to VR devices.  As …

Phil Spencer has done it again, revealing an upcoming piece of Xbox hardware sitting on his famous office shelf. This time around, we get a direct look at the company's upcoming streaming device, codenamed ‘Xbox Keystone'.  Microsoft confirmed that it is working on a cheap, dedicated streaming box for TVs …

Xbox Game Pass as a service has benefited a wide range of interested parties, from Microsoft themselves to the players and perhaps most of all, the developers. Such is the case with Torn Banner Studios’ Chivalry 2, which following its inclusion on Game Pass, has seen half a million additional …

One issue which many video game developers have come across at some point is the need to delist their games from digital stores due to expiring licensing agreements. One of the biggest culprits of this are racing games. That being said, despite Forza Horizon 1, 2 and 3 being delisted …

Back in June, Atlus finally gave fans what they've been waiting for – a multiplatform release for several Persona titles. Persona 5 Royal is hitting PC, Xbox and Switch for the first time this month. In January, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable will also be heading to new …

The Forza Horizon series has entertained fans for a decade now with fun and exciting open-worlds to explore and race in. Celebrating the series’ 10th anniversary, Forza Horizon 5 is getting a major update, featuring dozens of new additions. Making the announcement on their blog, Alan Walsh, the communications specialist …

The Brazilian government has been pretty open with its investigation into Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard acquisition. Many of the documents filed have been made publicly available, including one that detailed how other companies, like Sony, feel about the acquisition. Now, Brazil's investigation is complete, and its regulator board is happy …

Chivalry 2 is a fun and wacky multiplayer hack-and-slash action game in which you battle others online using medieval weaponry. Launching last year to great success, Chivalry 2 is now set to come to Xbox Game Pass across both console and PC – among a line-up of other fun titles. …

Each month, those with an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription are privy to receiving a number of free games. With Microsoft officially no longer offering OG Xbox and Xbox 360 titles as part of Games with Gold, those who are subscribed can look forward to receiving …

While the legalities surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues to be figured out, the console manufacturer has not been keeping its eggs in one singular basket, with Microsoft reportedly looking to the East for potential studio acquisitions. As part of the latest episode of the Giant Bombcast podcast, industry …

Grounded is one of the more interesting titles published by Xbox Game Studios. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ styled survival game has spent the past many years in Early Access. Two years on and 10 million players later, Grounded has officially gone 1.0. Alongside a …

Xbox has just released a new colour option for the Xbox wireless controller. The new colour named Mineral Camo is the fourth out of the camo series, which already includes Night Ops Camo, Arctic Camo and Daystrike Camo. In addition, Razer is also launching a matching charging stand. The new …

In recent weeks, PlayStation head, Jim Ryan, has made several statements in an effort to sway regulators against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, claiming the deal would have “major negative implications” for the entire games industry. Now, Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, is getting involved with one simple message – “if …

Microsoft keeps its game consoles up to date with consistent software patches. The September patch – officially available now – brings with it some long-requested Quality of Life improvements, including a full library revamp. Making the announcement on the Xbox Blog, Jonathan Hildebrandt, the Principal Group Program Manager at Xbox …

Earlier this summer, Logitech and Tencent announced plans to join forces to launch a new dedicated gaming handheld. However, unlike the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, which play games locally, the Logitech G Cloud would primarily focus on streaming services, like GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Following a leak …

For many, a console’s start-up sound can bring with it excitement and emotion as the jingle lets you know that it’s time to game. For some however, the noise is obtrusive and loud and serves no real purpose. For the latter kind, Microsoft has announced that you will be able …

Xbox systems have suffered from some DRM-related issues in the past, with the company’s consoles requiring an online connection in many instances in order to play even single player titles. Fortunately, a new update to the Xbox family of devices has made the system’s DRM much less intrusive. As discovered …

Back in February, PlatinumGames publicly stated that it wants to revive Scalebound and work with Microsoft once again. Microsoft had not responded to this at the time, but now in a Japanese interview, Xbox lead, Phil Spencer, has finally commented on the situation.  The cancellation of Scalebound was a huge …

This week, Deathloop finally launched on Xbox after a full year of PS5 exclusivity. The end to the Sony deal also meant that Deathloop could come to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft isn't leaving PlayStation players behind though, as Deathloop will also be available to subscribers of Sony's PS+ Extra and …

Blizzard has been making good progress with Diablo 4 this year. Not only did we finally get a gameplay trailer back at E3, but the development team has also been posting monthly updates on the game's progress. In the latest update, Blizzard set out plans for Diablo 4's beta.  We've …

Deathloop was one of PlayStation’s biggest PS5 titles in 2021, offering fun powers in an immersive-sim like environment. Alongside it coming to other platforms, Deathloop has now received a free update adding all sorts of new content – including an extended ending. After almost exactly a year, Deathloop has left …

The past few weeks has seen the heat turned up when it comes to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and whether the move is in fact anti-competitive. Amidst all this, head of Xbox Phil Spencer has remained resolute, stating that the console manufacturer will continue to acquire more studios. In …