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    Sackbird Studios emerges from the Xbox layoffs

    Following layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox, some enterprising developers are turning the bad news into something positive.

    By Anna Washenko Read More
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    Microsoft jacks the price of Game Pass Ultimate up to $30 a month

    Microsoft is revamping its Game Pass tiers, with Ultimate getting a 50 percent price increase.

    By Kris Holt Read More
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    A Call of Duty game is coming to Xbox Game Pass, just not one anyone wants

    The poorly review Call of Duty game will be the first in the franchise to appear on Xbox Game Pass.

    By Danny Gallagher Read More
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    The FTC is as mad about the Xbox Game Pass price increase as you are

    Microsoft has made changes to its Xbox Game Pass service that are "exactly the sort of consumer harm" from its Activision acquisition that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was worried about, the agency wrote in a letter addressed to the US Appeals Court.

    By Mariella Moon Read More
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    Xbox 360's digital store heads to Valhalla with an avalanche of cheap games

    Microsoft's Xbox 360 digital store is going out with a bang, as tons of games are available for $1 or less. The iconic 'Blades' interface has also returned as a dynamic background.

    By Lawrence Bonk Read More
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    Xbox is increasing Game Pass prices and adding a 'standard' plan

    Xbox Game Pass prices are going up globally this year. Microsoft is softening the blow by offering a new, less expensive plan called Standard.

    By Anna Washenko Read More
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    Xbox cloud gaming is now available on some Amazon Fire TV sticks

    Xbox gaming is now available on Amazon Fire TV sticks. You need a Game Pass Ultimate membership to get started.

    By Lawrence Bonk Read More
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    Neon White, Tchia and a bunch of other titles are coming to Game Pass this month

    A number of pretty good titles are coming to Microsoft's Game Pass this month for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, including Engadget staff favorites Neon White and Tchia.

    By Mariella Moon Read More
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    Xbox Gaming coming to select Amazon Fire TV devices in July

    Great for consumers, by another ill omen for Microsoft's console business.

    By Cristina Alexander Read More
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    Forza Horizon 4 will be pulled from digital stores and Game Pass in December

    Xbox will stop selling Forza Horizon 4 on Steam and the Microsoft Store later this year due to expiring licenses.

    By Kris Holt Read More
  • Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer: 'I think we should have a handheld'
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    Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer: 'I think we should have a handheld'

    After announcing several new Xbox Series X consoles including a $600 special edition model, Microsoft may be working on another one.

    By Steve Dent Read More
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    Microsoft’s Xbox refresh can't compete with its leaked roadmap

    Microsoft showed off three new Xbox models yesterday, but anyone following the mass of leaks last year may have been surprised at how little changed for this mid-cycle refresh.

    By Aaron Souppouris Read More
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    An all-digital Xbox Series X is coming this holiday season

    Microsoft revealed three new Xbox variants, including an Xbox Series X with no disc drive.

    By Kris Holt Read More
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    Gears of War: E-Day is the origin story of the Gears franchise

    As the grand finale of Xbox's Summer Game Fest showcase, we were treated to the exclusive premiere of the latest addition to the Gears series.

    By Mat Smith Read More
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    Xbox’s Fable reboot will come to Xbox Series X/S and PC next year

    The game is slated to hit Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2025, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. The company dropped a new trailer for Fable during the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.

    By Cheyenne MacDonald Read More
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    Both Octopath Traveler games are now on Xbox Game Pass

    Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 are now on Game Pass. Other early June additions include The Callisto Protocol and Still Wakes The Deep.

    By Kris Holt Read More
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    Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie

    Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie. This is something of a homecoming, as Microsoft owns Activision.

    By Lawrence Bonk Read More
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    The Morning After: Xbox’s Call of Duty Black Ops 6 gamble

    The biggest news stories this morning: OpenAI's new safety team is led by board members, including CEO Sam Altman, Lego announced its first-ever Zelda playset, T-Mobile is acquiring the majority of US Cellular.

    By Mat Smith Read More
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    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

    Microsoft has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Game Pass on its release day later this year. More details about the game will be revealed on June 9.

    By Kris Holt Read More
  • A still image from 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' showing two soldiers in tall grass. One wears a skull mask and sunglasses as he heads toward the camera with a gun raised.
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    The next Call of Duty will reportedly hit Game Pass on its release day

    It seems that Microsoft has decided to bring the next Call of Duty game to Game Pass on day one. Executives had reportedly been debating for some time how to handle the upcoming release.

    By Kris Holt Read More
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    Proteus Xbox controller is an accessible gamepad made of modular cubes

    The Proteus Controller is a modular gamepad created by nascent peripheral company Byowave as part of the Designed for Xbox program.

    By Jessica Conditt Read More
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    Xbox Cloud Gaming finally supports keyboard and mouse inputs on web browsers

    Xbox Cloud Gaming now supports keyboard and mouse on web browsers. It works with both Edge and Chrome.

    By Lawrence Bonk Read More
  • Dark setting, with the protagonist Senua wielding a sword in the foreground. A grotesque enemy with a shield lies ahead with burning buildings in the background.
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    Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II highlights the next round of May Game Pass titles

    Microsoft has unveiled the next round of Xbox Game Pass arrivals. The marquee attraction is Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, which launches as a day-one Game Pass title on May 21.

    By Will Shanklin Read More
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    Explore Starfield's barren planets at 60 fps on Xbox Series X starting this month

    Starfield's May update adds the option to target 30, 40, 60 fps or an uncapped frame rate on Xbox Series X.

    By Jessica Conditt Read More
  • A teaser / announcement image for Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase 2024. Left panel: An Xbox logo exploding into green with the text
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    Microsoft confirms its next Xbox Game Showcase is on June 9 at 1PM ET

    Microsoft has officially announced the next Xbox Games Showcase. In a blog post, the company said the summer version will be on Sunday, June 9, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET.

    By Will Shanklin Read More
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    Xbox’s April Game Pass titles include Lego 2K Drive, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Harold Halibut

    April's new Xbox Game Pass arrivals include Lego racing, Lara Croft and a Lil Gator. Subscribers can play Lego 2K Drive starting on Wednesday, Shadow of the Tomb Raider on April 11 and Harold Halibut on April 16.

    By Will Shanklin Read More
  • Microsoft may be working on a white disc-less Xbox Series X
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    Microsoft may be working on a cheaper, disc-free Xbox Series X

    Microsoft may be working on a white version of its current all-digital Xbox Series X console.

    By Steve Dent Read More
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