First look at Asus ROG Ally 2 and Microsoft's Project Kennan handheld
The rumored portable Xbox could launch as soon as this month
Former PlayStation boss says gaming price hikes are inevitable, but lack of value is the real issue
Is it me, or is the industry as a whole missing the point?
Editor's take: Game prices are climbing to $70 and beyond, with publishers blaming inflation and rising development costs. However, players are pushing back against the price hikes because current big-budget games consistently fail to deliver comparable value. Current prices are a symptom of a much bigger problem.
Microsoft shocks with hefty Xbox price hike, games to cost $80
Facepalm: As of today, the entry-level Xbox Series S will cost $379.99 for the 512GB model and $429.99 for the 1TB version – an $80 to $130 increase over last year's pricing. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X Digital has jumped to $549.99, and the flagship Series X now carries a hefty $599.99 price tag. Even premium models like the limited-edition 2TB Galaxy Series X haven't been spared, rising from $599.99 to a steep $729.99.
You can now stream Xbox games on LG TVs without a console - here's how
You need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to get started
Xbox Support agent accidentally dishes on Oblivion remaster, may launch in four days
It's unclear if it was a human oopsie or an AI hallucination, so grab your salt shaker
New Microsoft login screens emphasize passkeys and "passwordless" authentication
What just happened? Despite still being one of the most popular login methods, developers are gradually replacing passwords with newer, more robust authentication technologies. The "next generation" of online security is coming slowly but steadily, and Microsoft has now decided there is room for a significant redesign of the entire login experience.
Microsoft might soon integrate your Steam games into the Windows Xbox app
Insiders say the app will also integrate your Epic Games library soon
Microsoft unveils Copilot for Gaming, an AI-powered assistant and coach
New feature will offer tips, insights, and strategy recommendations
Microsoft's next-gen gaming strategy: A handheld, a PC-like Xbox, or both?
Project Keenan and conflicting reports on Microsoft's handheld plans
Microsoft's new AI for game development called Muse can generate entire gameplay sequences
New open-source AI aims to assist game designers, not replace them
Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is the first to enable Microsoft Store, Xbox, and Battle.net cross-buy
Play everywhere with just one purchase
Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay details, release date, and system requirements revealed
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and NVMe storage required
Highly anticipated: As Bethesda and id Software start the final hype cycle before the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, the official PC system requirements reveal that ray tracing, a once-optional feature that dramatically reduces frame rates, is increasingly becoming mandatory in major game releases. Notably, the game also requires an NVMe SSD.
Repairing your Xbox just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Microsoft's new DIY program
A step in the right direction
Microsoft considered shutting down Xbox before major game developer acquisitions
Redmond's gaming division was underperforming, and still is in cloud subscription metrics
Meta AI's Llama language model modded to run on decades-old Xbox 360
Adapting llama2.c to Xbox 360 was no easy feat
Microsoft to merge Xbox and Windows features for better gaming on handhelds
Will Windows handhelds get a much-needed boost?
TL;DR: Microsoft is looking to bring the Xbox experience to PC and handheld gaming. Speaking at an AMD and Lenovo event at CES 2025, Microsoft's VP of "Next Generation," Jason Ronald, said that the combined Xbox and Windows experience could be rolled out before the end of this year. But isn't this just a reactionary move to SteamOS coming after PC gaming?
Xbox and PC Game Pass Ultimate for $12/month, grab it before it's gone
Access hundreds of high-quality games for PC and Xbox at a fraction of the cost
Microsoft accuses Google of blocking game purchases on Xbox Android app
Google fires back, reigniting arguments over sideloading and commission fees
The Best Expansion Storage for PS5 and Xbox Consoles
Game storage demands keep on rising, especially for PS5 and Xbox Series gamers. From PS5 storage upgrades to Xbox expansion cards, here's what you need to know before you buy.
Microsoft unlocks Xbox cloud streaming of games you own
50 games are available now, with many more on the way
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches to "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam ratings due to congested cloud servers
Asobo also admits to using machine learning to help generate assets
Xbox chief calls recent PC exclusives an "anomaly," reaffirms Xbox ecosystem goals
Goal: Games playable across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud
Microsoft confirms it's working on a handheld, but it's years away
Also, acquisitions aren't over, and any Microsoft game could potentially come to PlayStation or Nintendo