Xbox Free Play Days is back with another weekend of games to try out. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Core members can now jump into two games, while Elder Scrolls Online is open for everyone.
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Microsoft has revealed the games that will be added to its Xbox Game Pass service during the first half of August. They include an Activision Blizzard game, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.
Following rumors, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox platform exclusive RPG Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment will no longer be targeting a 2024 launch schedule as previously announced.
Microsoft has missed its previously announced July timeframe for a public release of its browser-based mobile game store, but a company spokesperson stated that "testing has begun" on that store.
Rumors swirl that Obsidian's Avowed may face a delay from its fall 2024 release window to early 2025. The reported decision stems from a strategic move by Microsoft to optimize its release calendar.
Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can jump into three games for no extra cost this weekend as part of Free Play Days. It brings in access to WWE 2K24, Way of the Hunter and more.
Microsoft has revealed more info on the demos and events that will be held at the Xbox booth during the 2024 edition of Gamescom in Cologne, Germany which will be held August 21-25.
Microsoft is testing a brand-new update to its integration of Discord with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Now players can see their Discord friends from the Xbox Guide, and more.
Microsoft has officially announced its latest Xbox Special Edition Wireless Controller. The Sky Cipher Special Edition not only has a blue casing but is transparent, allowing you to see the insides.
Microsoft has released a new update for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead rings that adds some new features for owners of the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and more.
Many of Capcom's re-released games that were developed with the MT Framework platform have been skipping Xbox consoles, but Microsoft is now reportedly working to solve this issue.
Developer Oxide Games has posted the latest video dev diary for their upcoming PC grand strategy game Ara: History Untold. This entry is once again answering questions from fans about the game.
The Forge map editor for Halo: Infinite will get a big update next week as part of Operation: FleetCom. It will include support for adding the game's multiplayer announcer in their maps.
Riot Games has launched its open beta test for the upcoming Valorant Xbox Series X and S console versions. The free-to-play shooter lets Game Pass members unlock all of the game's Agents.
You only have a few more days until Microsoft plans to close the Xbox 360 digital storefronts on July 29, 2024. You can get deep discounts for over 100 Xbox 360 games right now while you can.
Members of the Xbox Insider program who own an Xbox Series X or S console can now get access to the closed beta of Amazon Games' upcoming MMO New World: Aeternum from now until July 31.
Microsoft has made Sand Land, For Honor, Dead by Daylight, and Unturned available for free this weekend as part of Xbox Free Play Days. You can also pick up these games at a discount this weekend.
343 Industries has revealed some info about the next Operation content update for Halo: Infinity. Operation: Fleetcom will include a return of the VIP gameplay mode that debuted in Halo 3.
Microsoft has confirmed previous rumors that the latest Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare III, will be added to Console, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate plans starting on Wednesday, July 24.
Undead Labs has released a new update for its zombie survival game State of Decay 2. It includes a mission inspired by the American Red Cross as part of a campaign to encourage others to donate blood.
Microsoft is reportedly looking into launching even more plans for its Xbox Game Pass service. They include launching a cloud-only plan for people who don't want to purchase an Xbox game console.
Following the Deadpool Xbox Wireless Controller, Microsoft has now unveiled a new Wolverine-inspired edition. This one features Logan's "Adamantium-tough tush" to grab onto on the back.
A re-release of the classic 2003 fighting game SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos has launched on Steam and is coming to other consoles soon, but it won't be coming to modern Xbox game consoles.
There's a new entry in the long-running video dev diary series for Oxide Games' upcoming grand strategy game, Ara: History Untold. This time the dev diary offers details on its government system.
Developers at Microsoft-owned Bethesda Game Studios have voted to unionize this week, becoming members of the Communications Workers of America to get a labor agreement with Microsoft.
Microsoft's Xbox Live online services are back online once again, after another extended period of downtime that lasted for a number of hours and prevented many users from signing into the service.
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a document to the US Court of Appeals, which slams Microsoft over its changes to Xbox Game Pass, including its price hikes and the upcoming Standard plan.
Microsoft's latest Free Play Days promotion for Xbox players is touting access to PGA Tour 2K23, Park Beyond and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The Ubisoft title is free for all Xbox players to try.
Microsoft is rolling out an update today for the Xbox.com games site. Certain supported games on the site now offer an option to be launched and played on the Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud gaming service.
Microsoft has unveiled a unique Xbox Wireless Controller design to promote the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie. As its main draw, it features the popular anti-hero's "perfectly rounded tush."
The black and white versions of the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller have just hit their lowest prices. you can get the controller for your Xbox game console or for your gaming PC for just $39.99
You can now experience the first 5 hours of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for free on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S from July 16 to July 28. The demo features the Aranahe Clan's first quest in Pandora.
Members of the Xbox Insider program in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings can download a new update that adds a couple of new console features, including one that gives more control over downloads.
Xbox 360 owners now have a final list of discounted games they can buy before the Xbox 360 store shuts down on July 29. Plus, Xbox Series X|S owners can check out a new Xbox 360 dynamic background.
The official Towerborne site has posted its latest dev diary on the upcoming fantasy action-adventure game. This time, the dev diary focuses on one of the game's human weapons, the Gauntlets.
Microsoft has announced the mid-July lineup of new games that will be added to Xbox Game Pass. All of them will be Day One releases, including Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn and many more.
Hallmark has an official Keepsake Christmas ornament made to look like the original Microsoft Xbox console and controller. It also lights up and plays the Halo theme music. It's priced at $22.89.
Microsoft may be putting the brakes on Xbox Series X|S marketing in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It will prioritize Game Pass, cloud gaming, and the next generation of consoles.
Microsoft has brought four games to its Free Play Days promotion this weekend for Xbox players. Game Pass Ultimate and Core members can now enjoy EA Sports FC 24, MLB The Show 24, and more.
Microsoft has announced that its Xbox app is now available on Amazon's Fire TV 4K and 4K Max streaming sticks. Owners of those devices can play games on Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service.