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Xbox Game Pass subscriptions have begun to taper off
Game Pass, Microsoft’s subscription service for games, has 34 million subscribers as of February 2024. That's just 18 percent more than it had two years before.
Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard title on Xbox Game Pass
The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass will be Diablo IV, and it's due to land on March 28.
Xbox confirms four of its games are coming to more popular consoles
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed plans to bring more Xbox games to "other consoles." Four games are making the jump, but Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won't be among them.
Watch Phil Spencer discuss the future of Xbox at 3PM ET
Three Microsoft Gaming executives are about to share details “about our vision for the future of Xbox” on the brand's official podcast. You can tune in and learn all the details here.
Phil Spencer will address Xbox multiplatform rumors on February 15
Microsoft’s head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, will directly address those Xbox multiplatform rumors on February 15. He’ll appear on the Official Xbox Podcast, along with Sarah Bond and Matt Booty.
Microsoft’s gaming layoffs include 86 jobs at Skylanders studio Toys for Bob
Microsoft’s post-acquisition layoffs at Activision Blizzard have already caught the FTC’s eye. Now we know more about which subsidiary studios will take the hit.
Final Fantasy 14 will require two subscriptions on Xbox
Final Fantasy 14 is hitting Xbox consoles soon, but it requires two subscriptions to play. This includes a subscription for the game itself and an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate membership.
Microsoft may bring Bethesda’s Starfield and Indiana Jones games to the PS5 after all
Microsoft may be preparing to bring major Xbox exclusives such as Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to PlayStation 5.
Microsoft says Palworld is the biggest ever third-party Game Pass launch
Palworld has already sold 19 million copies. Developer Pocketpair says it’s sold 12 million copies on Steam and seven million on Xbox since its January 19 launch.
The latest Xbox controllers feature a nifty bowling ball aesthetic
The latest Xbox controllers look like they've just stepped off the lane at your local bowling alley.
Persona 3 Reload is a surprising dose of 2000s nostalgia
With Persona 3 Reload, Atlus chose the most confusing (and influential) entry to remake. There are some big changes you may not even notice, including the most voiced scenes from any game in the Persona series. The only way you can tell this is a remake are the anachronistic gadgets, like wired headphones, MP3 players, internet cafes and desktop PCs. Is 2006 retro now?
Microsoft slashes 1,900 jobs across Xbox and Activision Blizzard
Microsoft is the latest company to announce a major round of layoffs in its gaming division. It's cutting around 1,900 workers from its Xbox, Activision Blizzard and ZeniMax (aka Bethesda) teams.
The best gaming handhelds for 2024
Here's a list of the best handheld gaming systems you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Xbox president thinks Apple's EU App Store plan is 'a step in the wrong direction'
Apple's new rules include charging developers a "Core Technology Fee" of €0.50 (around 54 cents) per install after an app reaches a 1 million download threshold for the year
Esports are messy in 2024 | This week's gaming news
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II finally arrives on May 21
We finally have a release date for Ninja Theory's Hellblade sequel: May 21, 2024.
Avowed, Obsidian's big fantasy RPG, will land in fall 2024
Avowed will hit Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass in the fall.
Watch the Xbox Developer Direct showcase here at 3PM ET
Xbox's first games showcase of 2024 starts at 3PM ET on Thursday, and you can watch it right here.
Microsoft will finally show off its Indiana Jones game on January 18
Xbox's next Developer_Direct showcase will include the official reveal of MachineGames' Indiana Jones title.
You can now buy the Xbox Series S toaster for $40
It's available alongside the Xbox Series X mini fridge.