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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.
Lawrence Bonk02.12.2024
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.
Will Shanklin02.08.2024
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.
Lawrence Bonk02.05.2024
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.
Kris Holt02.05.2024
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.
Will Shanklin01.31.2024
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.
Kris Holt01.31.2024
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?
Mat Smith01.31.2024
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.
Kris Holt01.30.2024
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
Mariella Moon01.30.2024
Esports are messy in 2024 | This week's gaming news
This week's headlines, now in video form!
Jessica Conditt01.24.2024
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.
Aaron Souppouris01.18.2024
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.
Jessica Conditt01.18.2024
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.
Kris Holt01.18.2024
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.
Kris Holt01.09.2024
You can now buy the Xbox Series S toaster for $40
It's available alongside the Xbox Series X mini fridge.
Sarah Fielding01.04.2024
2023 was a year of layoffs and acquisitions | This week's gaming news
As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on 12 months of massive change for the video game industry, driven by acquisitions, layoffs and unionization.
Jessica Conditt12.20.2023
Larian Studios chief says Baldur’s Gate 3 will never come to Game Pass
The massively popular RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t coming to Xbox Game Pass, according to the developer. The game did, however, recently launch on Xbox Series X/S.
Lawrence Bonk12.15.2023
Xbox Cloud Gaming lands on Meta Quest headsets
Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro owners can now play Xbox Cloud Gaming titles though their VR headset.
Kris Holt12.13.2023
Microsoft's official Xbox wireless controllers drop to $45
If you need a spare gamepad for your Xbox or PC, Microsoft's wireless Xbox Series X/S controller is currently available for $45 at Amazon.
Steve Dent12.13.2023
Xbox 2023 year-in-review recap stacks you up against other players
Xbox's year-in-review recaps for 2023 are now available for viewing.
Mariella Moon12.12.2023