Microsoft «has highlighted» the Steam tab in the new Xbox interface
Microsoft seems to be preparing a major update for the Xbox ecosystem — and it inadvertently «revealed» an interesting detail.
Gamer loses $40,000 worth of Xbox library due to a ban he doesn’t understand
An Xbox user with a library worth more than $40,000 received a permanent ban — but he didn’t understand why.
Microsoft is developing a portable Xbox console with Asus, — insiders
Microsoft and Asus are actively collaborating on a portable Xbox console that will be a direct competitor to Steam Deck.
Xbox in your pocket: Microsoft is working on a portable console codenamed Keenan
In 2024, Microsoft’s head of gaming, Phil Spencer, said that he wanted portable gaming PCs to look more like Xboxes. But as they say, if you want to do it well, do it yourself. So Microsoft is reportedly working on its own portable Xbox console.
Radical changes in Xbox: insider talks about turning the console into a PC, former CEO — about its cancellation
Microsoft’s Xbox game console seems to be on the verge of transformation. Various sources speak of at least a change in the format of its existence.
Microsoft allows you to connect external disks with a capacity of more than 16 TB to Xbox
Microsoft released an Xbox software update that will allow consoles to recognize external hard drives with huge capacity.
EU to ban resale of PlayStation and Xbox to Russians, — Financial Times
The EU plans to include game consoles in a new package of sanctions, given that Russia’s armed forces can use them to control drones and disassemble them for weapons, reports Financial Times.
Microsoft has announced 18 new Xbox Game Pass titles — Doom: The Dark Ages, Far Cry New Dawn, Sniper Elite: Resistance and one secret game
Microsoft announced the Xbox Game Pass games coming in January. Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a secret game will be featured at Xbox Developer Direct on January 23.
Kyivstar TV platform is now available on Xbox and adapted for gamepad control
From January 2025, Xbox users in Ukraine will be able to download the Kyivstar TV app at Microsoft Store.
«Ring of Death» Xbox is now warming up: Microsoft has released an unusual holiday sweater
During the holiday season, Microsoft has released an unusual sweater for its employees, reminiscent of the biggest technical problem in the history of the Xbox 360 — the notorious «red ring of death».
Pornhub’s year in review: Ukraine is in the top 15 in terms of views, Android «dominates iOS, and PS5 garnered 60% of traffic from consoles
Traditionally, at the end of the year, various services and platforms wrap up with their year-end summaries — Pornhub is no exception, having recently published its own usage statistics.
8BitDo announces a retro keyboard and mouse in the style of the original Xbox
Peripheral manufacturer 8BitDo releases an officially licensed Xbox-style keyboard.
Monobank has launched «stalker» skins for the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — how to get it?
The day has come — the long-awaited S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 officially debuts today, and some Ukrainian businesses have prepared gifts for the most ardent fans of GSC Game World games.
Xbox CEO reveals the company’s development plans: portable consoles, mobile store, and multiplatform
Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s gaming division, spoke about the company’s ambitious plans for the further development of Xbox. The company is considering new acquisitions and preparing to enter the market of portable gaming devices.
Microsoft unveils updated Xbox Wireless Headset — more battery life and better sound for $110
Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its branded Xbox wireless gaming headphones, which has received a number of improvements over the previous 2021 model.
Trailer for Subnautica 2 — Underwater Survivor to be released in early access on Game Pass in 2025
During the Xbox Partner Showcase, the developers presented a cinematic teaser trailer for Subnautica 2. The video shows underwater research that is suddenly interrupted by the appearance of a giant squid.
Microsoft removes Xbox Game Pass trial for $1 ahead of new Call of Duty release
Microsoft has canceled the 14-day trial period of Game Pass for $1 ahead of the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, repeating the strategy used before the release of Starfield last year.
Updated Xbox Series X is now available — teardown reveals interesting differences
Microsoft has released an updated console for the fourth anniversary of the Xbox Series X launch Xbox X gets new colors, digital version and a bigger drive. There are also minor hardware changes.
Microsoft asks developers why they ignore Xbox: «We can learn!»
Microsoft plans to collect feedback from game developers, including those who use competitors’ products, as part of the expanded Xbox Research program.
Microsoft plans to release two new next-generation consoles, including a Steam Deck analog
Microsoft is developing two new game consoles for the next generation. About reports Windows Central, citing its own sources.
A black hole sucks in money: Microsoft pays $1 billion a year for Xbox Game Pass games
According to sources, Microsoft is spending $1 billion to ensure that third-party games are in Xbox Game Pass. Among those with whom we have signed multimillion-dollar contracts are many well-known brands.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: trailer for Xbox’s documentary about the game’s development during the war in Ukraine
Xbox and Ukrainian studio GSC Game World have announced the release of a documentary about the development of «S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl» in the face of war.
Microsoft lays off another 650 employees in the gaming division — this is in addition to the 1,900 laid off in January
Microsoft is planning to lay off nearly 650 employees of its gaming division, as announced by Xbox CEO Phil Spencer in a letter to employees.
Xbox launches Game Pass Standard tariff for $15 — without Starfield, Diablo IV and other hits
More than 40 previously available games have been upgraded to the Game Pass Ultimate tariff.
Xbox blocks the purchase of games for Ukrainians through Turkey
Usually, Ukrainian players used to use an alternative region when purchasing games on Xbox, but now this option has been blocked.
Gamescom Awards 2024: full list of winners. Monster Hunter Wilds and Little Nightmares 3 became the leaders
Best PC game — Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
«Todd, I’m tired of walking»: Starfield has a car thanks to Phil Spencer’s complaints
At Gamescom 2024, Bethesda presented the first expansion for Starfield — Shattered Space. With it, players received a car for moving around the planets, which was personally designed by Phil Spencer.
Microsoft reveals details about the new Xbox Series X: release date and price
Microsoft has announced the release of an updated version of the Xbox Series X game console without a disk drive.
Microsoft is preparing a portable console to replace Xbox S and the next Series X, — industry insider
Xbox consoles are not showing much success, game sales are falling, so now Microsoft is relying more on Game Pass. According to rumors, the company is planning a separate portable device and a main console of the next generation.
Microsoft’s gaming revenue grew by 45% thanks to the acquisition of Activision
Microsoft’s revenues from the gaming segment continue to grow rapidly after the acquisition of Blizzard King by Activision.
«And we warned you»: US regulator accuses Microsoft of degrading Xbox Game Pass
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sharply criticized Microsoft’s new pricing policy for the Xbox Game Pass service, calling the new «tariff a degraded product».
Deadpool has taken over the Xbox: Microsoft releases gamepad with «perfect buttocks»
Microsoft has introduced a new gamepad model inspired by the popular superhero Deadpool. The new Xbox Cheeky Controller features an unusual back design that mimics Deadpool’s «perfectly rounded buttocks».
Xbox raises prices for Game Pass — the price for Ukrainians will increase by 20%
It seems that Microsoft has decided that our wallets need an upgrade as well.
Microsoft advertising for Amazon Fire TV: «You don’t need an Xbox to play Xbox games»
Microsoft is launching Xbox Gaming on Amazon Fire TV and has released an ad demonstrating that you don’t need an Xbox console to play Xbox games.
Support for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. mods on Xbox and PlayStation has been added
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy has received support for mods on Xbox and PlayStation. This was announced by GSC Game World developers reported on the game’s official Twitter account.
Xbox update improves work with background images, controllers, and allows you to save more than one Wi-Fi network
Microsoft has released an Xbox update that lets you view game images on any Xbox Home background. This means you’ll continue to see your dynamic or plain background when you’re not scrolling through different games.
Microsoft unveils $450 digital Xbox X and two more console variants — new model is already in development
The long rumored fully digital Xbox Series X is now a reality and will be released this fall. The console will be white, cheaper, and will have a 1TB SSD drive. Microsoft also announced that it will update existing consoles with alternative colors and memory configurations.
Trailer for the new Fable from Playground Games — «long in the making» to be released in 2025
At the Xbox Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2024, Microsoft showed the second trailer for the Fable reboot by Playground Games. This time, the release window was announced as «long-awaited» — Fable will be released in 2025. Both companies still reveal few details about the game
The trailer for the new Doom: The Dark Ages — a shooter set in the Middle Ages will be released in 2025
Bethesda and Id Software have shown a trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages, a prequel to the series. The new Doom will be released in 2025 on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and PlayStation 5. It is a game in a somewhat unusual medieval setting for Doom.
Nobody needs beautiful graphics: why does nobody play AAA projects?
According to statistics, the most popular video games have a simple look, and nobody needs beautiful graphics, nor powerful gaming computers. In this article, we will analyze the market, understand the psychology of the player, and try to understand what guides developers and typical gamers. Successes of the gaming industry Let’s start with…
Gaming console for work: can the Xbox Series S replace a PC?
Many people have a stereotype that a computer is exclusively for work, and a game console is only for entertainment, although in fact, modern consoles can do much more. Using the Xbox Series S as an example, we checked whether you need a personal computer if you already have a modern game console at home. […]
Phil Spencer completed the quest «Officer on Deck» in Fallout 76 — and is preparing a nuclear response for the destroyed settlement in the game
A player in Fallout 76 destroyed the camp of the head of Microsoft Gaming with a nuclear explosion after the closure of several game studios, and Phil Spencer seems to be looking to strike back. Spencer is an active player, and he won’t let himself be bombed for nothing: he reportedly completed the necessary quest to get revenge on the…
Fallout 76 players nuke Phil Spencer’s camp — revenge for Bethesda’s studio closure
Players have found a unique way to take revenge on Xbox CEO Phil Spencer for closure of several Bethesda studios and leaving games to their own devices — they destroyed his camp in Fallout 76.
The creators of Hellblade 2 will share the game’s content daily until its release on May 21 — system requirements are also known
Ninja Theory studio every day will publish Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 before its release on May 21. Currently, the company has shared an image of Senua among the rocks, looking at the sunset and a rocky landscape with a lake. The screenshot doesn’t show any spoilers that would reveal any plot details.
Meta presents Meta Horizon OS and announces new VR headsets from Xbox, Asus, and Lenovo
Meta represents Meta Horizon OS operating system and is joining forces with Microsoft to create a limited edition Meta Quest virtual reality headset «inspired by Xbox». The companies did not disclose any details about this headset, but it seems that it will be the current Meta Quest model or some future headset that will be bundled with an Xbox…
Console market is stagnant, other stores may appear on Xbox – Phil Spencer
In an interview, Microsoft Gaming’s Phil Spencer discussed the lack of growth in the console market and how the Moore Act’s slowdown has made subsidizing hardware more difficult.
Xbox problems in Europe: retailers and publishers are losing interest in the platform, «most» exclusives are coming to PS5
Clouds seem to be gathering over Microsoft’s Xbox business. According to GameIndustry, the Xbox Series X/S in Europe is not doing well with support from the gaming industry. This is evidenced by conversations with a «very well-known» publisher and the indie community.
Xbox is preparing a full-fledged portable console and there are new prototypes — unofficially
Jez Corden from the podcast Xbox Two claims that Microsoft is working on portable version Xbox console. He also claims that this is not a cloud device, but a real portable console.
New Xbox developer kit spotted on Korean regulator’s website — some new console to be released this year
Microsoft is working on an updated version of the Xbox game console. The South Korean Radio Research Agency (RRA) recently certified the new Xbox Development Kit (XDK) for testing. As a rule, such certifications precede the launch of a new product several months in advance. In the case of the Xbox 360, the certification came only a month before its…
Hi-Fi RUSH now available PS5 — got 91 on Metacritic compared to 87 on the Xbox Series version
On March 19, the acclaimed rhythm fighter Hi-Fi RUSH was released on PS5 — and it’s quite ironic that the second game from Microsoft’s internal studios to be released on PlayStation now has a higher rating on Metacritic than the Xbox Series X|S version (91/100 vs. 87 points).
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