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Microsoft should exit the console business
Why does Microsoft, a software and services company, need a console business? The same question was asked when The Rock announced the original Xbox console in 2001, but the industry has changed a lot in 23 years, and it’s worth asking again.
Samsung will certify controllers optimized for game streaming on its smart TVs
Samsung is looking to boost its game-streaming ecosystem for its smart TVs with a certification program. The company today unveiled Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub, which gives third-party accessory makers an official designation that their gear works with the platform.
Microsoft reveals the first 36 titles in the Xbox Game Pass Core library
Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14. It has now announced the 36 games that players can access at the outset with their membership.
Xbox Game Pass Core replaces Live Gold on September 14th
Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass Core in September, and you'll get a collection of free games in the bargain.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $1 deal is back for new users
You can once again get a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1.
Capcom's 'Exoprimal' is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon
'Exoprimal' is coming to Xbox Game Pass on launch, and 'GTA V' is back today.
Cyberpunk cat adventure 'Stray' heads to Xbox on August 10th
Stray, one of 2022's cutest and best games, heads to Xbox consoles this summer.
'Forza Motorsport' wants you to drive forever
Forza has been one of Microsoft’s most reliable first-party properties, but its eighth iteration could be its last, as Turn 10 Studios is rebooting the series around constant updates and believes it could last for years.
Xbox system update includes a refined search experience
Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox system update with an emphasis on the search experience. The company has completely redesigned the console search page, giving it a “sleek new look” complete with gallery-style results, easily identifiable filter categories and an updated navigation interface that relies on the left and right bumpers.
‘Ghostwire: Tokyo’ heads to Xbox Series X/S on April 12th
After debuting on PlayStation 5 and PC last year, Ghostwire: Tokyo is heading to Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass.
Microsoft expands the Xbox Game Pass family plan to six more countries
People in Chile, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa and Sweden can now sign up for the Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan.
Hit Viking survival sim 'Valheim' hits Xbox on March 14th
'Valheim' is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on March 14th. Xbox Game Pass members can play at no extra cost.
First 'Vampire Survivors' DLC coming later this month
The $2 'Legacy of Moonspell' expansion launches on Steam and Xbox on December 15th.
Xbox will start charging $70 for some Series X/S games
Making first-party games more expensive could prompt more people to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass.
'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' will hit Xbox Game Pass on December 6th
'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,' 'High on Life' and 'Hot Wheels Unleashed' are all coming to Game Pass in the next couple of weeks.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now includes free trials for Apple Music and Apple TV+
Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and you now get free 3-month trials for Apple Music and Apple TV+.
‘Vampire Survivors’ is coming to Xbox consoles on November 10th
‘Return to Monkey Island’ and ‘Football Manager 2023’ also hit Xbox Game Pass this month.
Xbox Game Pass accounts for 15 percent of Microsoft’s gaming revenue, says Phil Spencer
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service is profitable and accounts for about 15 percent of the company’s overall Xbox content and services revenue.
Google is trying to make Chromebooks built for cloud gaming
One part of Google may have given up on cloud gaming, with Stadia set to be discontinued in a few months. But on the ChromeOS team, there’s a whole new initiative to try and push back on the whole “you can’t game on a Chromebook” thing. Today, Google — along with a handful of hardware and software partners — are announcing what it calls “the world’s first laptops built for cloud gaming.”
'Deathloop' is now available on Xbox Game Pass
The former PS5 console exclusive just got a big update that adds a new ability and cross-play.
