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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer during Updates on the Xbox Business | Official Xbox Podcast.

Xbox and Embracer’s mass layoff explanations aren’t good enough

Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer both commented on layoffs at their companies, but their responses raise questions.
Four soldiers walk in front of a blue Super Earth flag in the Helldivers 2 trailer.

Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox eventually isn’t such a bad idea

Phil Spencer is questioning why Helldivers 2 isn't on Xbox yet, and I think that's not such a terrible idea.
Xbox's logo used during the Extended Games Showcase

Every key detail from Xbox’s business update: new console, multiplatform games, and more

In a 23-minute podcast, Xbox set the record straight on multiplatform games, its console strategy, and more. Here are all the key details.
Xbox Series X on a table.

Xbox says its next console will be gaming’s ‘largest technical leap’ ever

Xbox says its already thinking about its next console, which it claims will be the largest technical leap in a gaming generation to date.
Key art for Starfield.

Starfield isn’t going multiplatform, but 4 Xbox games are

Four first-party Xbox games are going multiplatform, but Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle aren't among them
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Xbox will reveal its future in a podcast this week. Here’s how to tune in

Microsoft will give more details about its strategy for Xbox going forward during the next episode of the Official Xbox Podcast.
The Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

The best single-player games

Single-player adventures are some of the most beloved and immersive gaming experiences out there. These are the best single-player games.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

Every Xbox exclusive said to be coming to PS5 and Switch

As we wait for Xbox to share its new vision for its future, here's every Series X game that's reportedly coming to other platforms.
Players make a tackle in gameplay action of Madden NFL 24.

Madden 24 is coming to Xbox Game Pass just in time for the Super Bowl

Xbox Game Pass is getting Madden 24, Resident Evil 3, and some must play indies this month.
Phil Spencer at BlizzCon 2023. He's presenting on a stage in a black jacket.

Xbox teases a new future for Xbox as multiplatform rumblings circulate

Microsoft confirmed plans to explain its vision for the future of Xbox following rumors that games like Hi-Fi Rush and Starfield would go multiplatform.
Jun Kazama holding a bird in the forest in Tekken 8.

How to unlock Jun Kazama’s side story in Tekken 8

There are a few loose ends after wrapping up Tekken 8's story mode — the big question being what happened to Jun Kazama. Here's how you can find out.
Key art for Starfield.

Xbox games on PS5? It’s not as shocking as you think

With rumors circulating that Starfield could be coming to PS5, it's worth assessing how Xbox is changing the way we think about consoles.
Xbox Series X Stylized Graphic

The 4 best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2024

A gaming monitor is the upgrade your Xbox Series X deserves. These top monitor picks are your best choices for getting the most out of your Series X gameplay.
Leon Kennedy in Tekken 8

You can play as Resident Evil 4’s Leon Kennedy in Tekken 8 … sort of

With a bit of customization and imagination, you can kind of play as one of Capcom's most beloved characters in Tekken 8.
Jin and Kazuya fighting in Tekken 8.

How to play against ghosts in Tekken 8

If you'd like to test yourself against your own ghost or the ghosts of other players, you can do so as soon as you've unlocked the feature. Here's how.
A hunter crouches before footprints in Blizzard concept art.

Xbox lays off 1,900 developers, cancels Blizzard’s survival game

Microsoft is laying off 1,900 workers from its Xbox, ZeniMax Media, and Activision Blizzard teams, cancelling a Blizzard game in the process.
Hitman 3 Dubai level.

Try one of gaming’s best trilogies before it leaves Xbox Game Pass next week

The fantastic Hitman trilogy is leaving Xbox Game Pass next week and you shouldn't miss your chance to try it out at no extra charge.
A ball zips up a ramp in Go Mecha Ball.

You need to try this new, adrenaline-fueled Xbox Game Pass highlight

Xbox Game Pass' latest highlight is an adrenaline-fueled roguelike that's a one part twin-stick shooter, one part pinball.
Senua stares at a burning tree in Hellblade 2.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

We have all the information you need to know about Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga since it was last shown off.
A giant pal uses a minigun in Palworld.

Steam has a new hit game, and it’s Pokémon with guns

Pocketpair's Palworld is a survival crafting game that's like Pokémon with guns, and it's going viral on Steam.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Bethesda’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming out this year

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showed off some whip-cracking gameplay during the Xbox Developer Direct.
Fighting a giant fungal-infected bear in Avowed

Obsidian’s massive action RPG Avowed finally launches this fall

Obsidian's new action RPG Avowed is finally set to release in fall 2024, and its dynamic combat already packs a powerful punch.
Hellblade 2

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 set to launch on May 21 for PC and Xbox

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II will be the first big Xbox exclusive of the year when it launches in May.
Senua stares ahead wearing war paint.

How to watch January 2024’s Xbox Developer_Direct

Here's what you need to know before tuning into January 18's Xbox Developer_Direct showcase featuring Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, and more.
Key art for Turnip Boy Robs

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is a hilarious chaser to January’s serious games

Turnip Boy Robs A Bank makes a great case for shorter roguelikes while quickly establishing itself as one of the funniest games of the year.
A character uses a bow and arrow in Persona 3 Reload.

Persona 3 Reload leads a surprisingly strong batch of Xbox Game Pass additions

A lot of games will be hitting Xbox Game Pass on day one over the next couple of weeks, including Atlus' Persona 3 Reload.
A city in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 will come to PC Game Pass when it launches this year

The PC version of Frostpunk 2 will be available on Game Pass from day one when it launches sometime in the first half of 2024.
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These Activision Blizzard games need to come to Xbox Game Pass this year

From Diablo IV to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, these are the Activision Blizzard games we hope to see added to Xbox Game Pass in 2024.
Valkyrie holding the Buster Sword

How to get the Buster Sword in Apex Legends and how it works

Final Fantasy VII has crossed over with Apex Legends, one of gaming's biggest battle royales, and it's added an iconic weapon to use during matches.
Harrison Ford holds a sword in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Xbox’s first stream of 2024 will include Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game

Xbox will host another Developer_Direct on January 18 that will give us our first concrete gameplay details on MachineGames' Indiana Jones title.
Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

An Xbox game could be coming to Switch. Here are the most likely candidates

A rumor indicates that an Xbox exclusive game could be Switch bound. Let's break down the most likely suspects.
Leon parries a chainsaw villager in Resident Evil 4.

The best video game remakes of all time

The best remakes take what made a game so great before and modernize it for the current audience. Here are some of the best games that managed to pull it off.
A PS5 sits on a table with a DualSense standing up next to it.

The best video game consoles for 2024

Choosing the right gaming console can be difficult. We compare the Xbox Series X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and more in terms of games, power, and versatility.
Mr.X pulling open a door in Resident Evil 2.

Xbox Game Pass kicks off 2024 by adding an all-time great remake

Xbox Game Pass is starting 2024 out strong with its first wave of additions. The list of titles includes Capcom's best Resident Evil remake.