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Kilimanjaro! | Halo Infinite got 100,000 players on Steam in under an hour, attracted 272,000 in its first night

Halo Infinite's surprise multiplayer launch has already been a major success for Microsoft, attracting over a quarter of a million players in an evening.

Nov. 16, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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start the fight | You should play Halo Infinite multiplayer's tutorial if you want some easy achievements

If you're starting your Halo Infinite multiplayer journey early, don't skip out on the tutorial – it's got a great story and some easy achievements.

Nov. 16, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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happy birthday! | 76 games added to Xbox backwards compatibility, 37 get FPS Boost

To celebrate Xbox's 20th anniversary, Microsoft has made 76 more Xbox 360 and Xbox available to play via Xbox backwards compatibility.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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high rock and roll | Phil Spencer once again hints that The Elder Scrolls 6 won't come to PS5

Phil Spencer really doesn't seem to think we're going to see The Elder Scrolls 6 on anything other than Xbox platforms.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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xbox fresh | Xbox 20th anniversary stream: When, where and how to watch

Everything you need to know about tonight's Xbox 20th anniversary livestream, collected in one easy-to-read article.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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save the (up)date | Loads of Xbox 360 games have received mysterious updates ahead of Xbox's 20th anniversary

Some fan-favourite Xbox 360 games have received updates ahead of Xbox's big 20th anniversary event later this week.

Nov. 14, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Review

Tuned to Perfection | Forza Horizon 5 review: a potent formula perfected, and one of the best games of the year

Forza Horizon 5 is the natural evolution of the series so far - expanded, tweaked, and turned up to eleven. The result is a game that's been incrementally upgraded in the direction of perfection.

Nov. 12, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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praise be | The Xbox App will finally let you install games anywhere and access their folders

Microsoft is doing the unthinkable: allowing the Xbox App to work like Steam.

Nov. 12, 2021 Sherif Saed

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jeep pockets | Forza Horizon 5 players are endlessly buying Willys Jeeps to farm cash

Playground Games' latest racing title is encouraging players to purchase cheap Jeeps by the boatload to farm rewards.

Nov. 10, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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viva la mexico | Forza Horizon 5 already has over 4.5 million players

Playground Games' latest driving effort, Forza Horizon 5, is setting new records for a Microsoft Game Studios title – and it's only been out for one day

Nov. 10, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Will be a while yet | The Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls 6 release gap isn’t “a good thing,” but Starfield was a ‘now or never’ project

Wave that magic wand, Todd.

Nov. 9, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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sign of the times | Forza Horizon 5 adding sign language interpreters for cutscenes

Microsoft continues its run of making games more accessible as Playground Games announces an ASL/BSL interpreter will arrive in Forza Horizon 5

Nov. 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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back on track | Forza Horizon 5 already has over 1 million players – and it's not even out yet

In-game stats reveal that Forza Horizon 5 has over 1 million players ahead of its official release tomorrow.

Nov. 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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A tenner | Halo Infinite battle passes will run you $10 and can be swapped at will

Pick and choose which battle pass is active.

Nov. 6, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Modern Leakfare | 2022’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to feature a morality system – report

Details about the game’s story and Warzone integration have also leaked.

Nov. 2, 2021 Jeremy Signor

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Going Global | Microsoft and Sega team up for a cloud-based “Super Game” project

The project will leverage Microsoft’s Azure cloud technology.

Nov. 1, 2021 Jeremy Signor

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Four new games | Xbox Games with Gold November - Kingdom Two Crowns, Lego Batman 2, more

Xbox Games With Gold and Ultimate for November.

Oct. 30, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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It's coming back | Native Twitch streaming is coming back to Xbox

Microsoft is bringing back Twitch streaming integration to Xbox.

Oct. 26, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Round-Up | Age of Empires 4 reviews round-up - all the scores

The critical consensus for Age of Empires 4, the latest RTS from Relic Entertainment.

Oct. 25, 2021 Connor Makar

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Banish and the chief | We're getting a look at Halo Infinite campaign gameplay today

343 is finally ready to show more of the Halo Infinite campaign.

Oct. 25, 2021 Sherif Saed

Review

We band of brothers | Age of Empires 4 review — A learning experience

A safe, but absorbing real-time strategy game that respects its history.

Oct. 25, 2021 Josh Broadwell

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all part of the clan | Xbox is collaborating on a Wu-Tang themed action-RPG – report

Brass Lion Entertainment is reportedly working on Project Shaolin; an action RPG that will feature music from the Wu-Tang Clan.

Oct. 24, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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For Xbox folks | Xbox October update adds 4K Dashboard, Night Mode, and more

Enjoy a natively rendered 4K dashboard on Xbox Series X consoles.

Oct. 23, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Yo Ho Ho! | Sea of Thieves is celebrating reaching 25 million players by handing out gold and Doubloons

Earn some coin just for playing.

Oct. 20, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Flying High Again | Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition coming soon

Will be a free upgrade for existing owners.

Oct. 20, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Sci-fi time | Starfield video introduces you to the game's Settled Systems

The video also reveals three factions.

Oct. 20, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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what a line-up! | One of the year's best games headlines October Game Pass titles

The remainder of Xbox's Game Pass line-up for October is looking very hot.

Oct. 19, 2021 Sherif Saed

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gettin' blade | Miss the Xbox 360’s blades? Well they’re back… on the Xbox website

If you're nostalgic for the Xbox 360's original dashboard blades, Microsoft has done something that'll scratch your itch over on the official Xbox site.

Oct. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Blocky Fun | Minecraft’s Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 coming soon, The Wild update and Allay mob coming in 2022

Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 is finally on the horizon, and there's more in the works for the blocky game.

Oct. 16, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Unification | Minecraft coming to Game Pass PC in a bundle that includes both the Java and Bedrock Editions

Coming in a unified Minecraft launcher.

Oct. 16, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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a fridge too far | There's a SpongeBob Squarepants Xbox Series X now, because of course there is

Xbox is giving away a Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl-themed Xbox Series X, and it's... certainly unique.

Oct. 11, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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heavy tinker | Shareholders have pressured Microsoft into re-thinking its approach to right to repair

Microsoft has promised to re-examine the possibility of letting consumers repair their own consoles and equipment in the future.

Oct. 11, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Birthday accessories | Xbox is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by releasing a new controller and headset

Xbox is almost old enough to legally drink.

Oct. 7, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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back to the future | Forza Horizon 5 improves its character customization, changes progression for the better

Playground Games has released some more information about the upcoming racing game via its ninth Let's Go! video.

Oct. 5, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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tag yourself | Microsoft is using information tags to make the Xbox Game Store more accessible

Xbox is in the process of adding 20 accessibility tags to its digital store in an effort to make browsing easier for players with disabilities.

Oct. 4, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Zooming on PC | Forza Horizon 5 - here's the minimum, recommended, and ideal PC specifications

Here's what you will need in order to run Forza Horizon 5 on PC.

Sept. 30, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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The X(box) Files | Scarlet Nexus and AI: The Somnium Files coming to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft has kicked off Tokyo Game Show 2021 with a bang and announced two more fairly high-profile games for Xbox Game Pass.

Sept. 30, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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clear dynamic | There's a very boring reason why Crystal Dynamics is co-developing Perfect Dark

As much as many would like some drama, the reason for Crystal Dynamics' recent addition to the Perfect Dark team is fairly straightforward.

Sept. 30, 2021 Sherif Saed

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head in the clouds | Xbox Insiders can now stream cloud games to their consoles

Ever wanted to try playing Xbox Series X/S games via the cloud on your aging Xbox One? Well, we've got some good news for you.

Sept. 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Dolby County | Dolby Vision gaming now available on Xbox Series X and Series S

Microsoft has introduced Dolby Vision to gaming on Xbox Series X/S, making them the first game consoles to support Dolby Vision for games.

Sept. 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Too many chiefs | Halo Infinite technical preview open to all Xbox Insiders this weekend

343 Industries is extending the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview (or beta) to all Xbox Insiders this weekend.

Sept. 28, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Frenetic amnesiac | Disco Elysium: The Final Cut finally coming to Xbox in October

Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being when Studio ZA/UM's esteemed RPG arrives on Xbox next month.

Sept. 27, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Joanna Raider | Tomb Raider's Crystal Dynamics is working on Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark

The new Perfect Dark has enlisted the help of an unlikely partner.

Sept. 27, 2021 Sherif Saed

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343 brings btb | Watch today's Halo Infinite tech preview livestream here for a first look at BTB

We're getting one more look at Halo Infinite ahead of this weekend's tech test.

Sept. 22, 2021 Sherif Saed

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Siren Loot | Sea of Thieves Season 4 has you venturing below the waves to steal Siren loot

Sea of Thieves Season 4 kicks off soon, and you will be tasked with stealing loot from the Sires, which they surely won't be too happy about.

Sept. 21, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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halo for real | Halo Infinite's next tech previews go live this weekend and next, with multiplayer from the off

We finally have more details about the next Halo Infinite tech previews.

Sept. 21, 2021 Sherif Saed

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Weekend sorted | This weekend's Age of Empires 4 technical stress test is open to everyone

The tester provides an opportunity to play the next entry in one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises of all time before it releases next month.

Sept. 15, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson