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Windows Developers Won’t Be Required To Pay Microsoft A Cut Of Revenue Unless They’re Making Games

Windows Developers Won’t Be Required To Pay Microsoft A Cut Of Revenue Unless They’re Making Games

Publishing apps on the Microsoft store won't require developers to give Microsoft any cut of the generated revenue, thanks to a new policy.

Halo Infinite Seasons Will Give Multiplayer Characters a “Vital, Active Role” in the Universe

Halo Infinite Seasons Will Give Multiplayer Characters a “Vital, Active Role” in the Universe

Season 1: Heroes of Reach will start the journey to "deeply root" one's multiplayer character in the "larger Halo universe" as per Joseph Staten.

Halo Infinite Seasons Will Add New Systems, Events, and Features

Halo Infinite Seasons Will Add New Systems, Events, and Features

343 Industries talks more about multiplayer seasons, from events with new activities to "Fracture" which provides non-canon rewards.

Redfall Development Began in August 2017 – Rumor

Redfall Development Began in August 2017 – Rumor

A senior level architect's profile indicates that R&D and incubation began in 2017. However, full production would have begun later.

AMD’s FSR Has Been Added to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Dev Kits

AMD’s FSR Has Been Added to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Dev Kits

Jason Ronald, director of program management at Xbox, has confirmed that AMD's FSR is now available to preview in Xbox dev kits.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 7 Includes New Map and Cosmetic Options

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 7 Includes New Map and Cosmetic Options

In addition to a bunch of cosmetic options, Halo: MCC's Season 7 update adds a brand new map for Halo 3 and a custom game browser for Halo: Reach.

Windows 11 Announced – “The Best Windows Ever for Gaming”

Windows 11 Announced – “The Best Windows Ever for Gaming”

Microsoft says the upcoming Windows 11 will tout "superior graphics, amazing speed, and an incredible selection of games."

Fable Team is “Just Amazing”, “Can’t Wait to Show More” – Phil Spencer

Fable Team is “Just Amazing”, “Can’t Wait to Show More” – Phil Spencer

Xbox boss praises Playground Games and cites the recent Forza Horizon 5 preview as "where they set the bar for themselves in building a game."

10 Things We’ve Learned About Redfall

10 Things We’ve Learned About Redfall

Arkane Studios have revealed their next big game, and Redfall is looking like their biggest project ever. Here's everything you should know about it.

Halo Infinite Should Release in Mid-November – Rumor

Halo Infinite Should Release in Mid-November – Rumor

Insider Tom Henderson seemingly narrows down the release window further after Xbox boss Phil Spencer reaffirmed a Holiday 2021 release.

Halo Infinite – 343 Industries is “Very Committed” to a Holiday Launch, Says Phil Spencer

Halo Infinite – 343 Industries is “Very Committed” to a Holiday Launch, Says Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Microsoft has a rough four week window in mind for the shooter's launch, and is feeling good about the target launch window.

Phil Spencer Says Xbox Wants to “Continue to Do Something” With Killer Instinct

Phil Spencer Says Xbox Wants to “Continue to Do Something” With Killer Instinct

Xbox boss Phil Spencer and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty have discussed the future of the series and "where [they] would like to go with it" several times.

Microsoft is Ending Xbox’s “No Questions Asked” Refund Policy for Cyberpunk 2077

Microsoft is Ending Xbox’s “No Questions Asked” Refund Policy for Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077's recent return to the PlayStation Store seems to have prompted Microsoft to rethink their refund policy.

Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game Revealed, Coming First to Xbox Game Pass

Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game Revealed, Coming First to Xbox Game Pass

In addition to the game itself, Xbox will also release three limited edition controllers based on characters from the film.

Microsoft Seems to be Rolling Out Xbox Series X Server Blades for xCloud

Microsoft Seems to be Rolling Out Xbox Series X Server Blades for xCloud

Many users are already reporting improved performance and updated graphical options to existing games such as Rainbow Six Siege.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Devs Are Considering Increasing the Player Count

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Devs Are Considering Increasing the Player Count

Producer Sean Swindersky has said that 343 Industries is looking into raising the current player count of 16 players to potentially 40-50.

Xbox Hires Portal Developer Kim Swift to Oversee Development of “Cloud-Native Games”

Xbox Hires Portal Developer Kim Swift to Oversee Development of “Cloud-Native Games”

The former Valve and EA alum has worked on the likes of Portal, Left 4 Dead, and Star Wars, and was most recently working with Google for Stadia.

Psychonauts 2 Development Has Had No Crunch

Psychonauts 2 Development Has Had No Crunch

Double Fine's Kevin Johnson says he's "proud to have been a part of something so special that's been made in the schedule we set forth."

Forza Horizon 5 – 10 Things We’ve Learned About It

Forza Horizon 5 – 10 Things We’ve Learned About It

Microsoft have announced the next instalment in Playground Games' open world racing series- here's what you should know about it,

MachineGames’ Indiana Jones Title is in the “Very, Very, Very Early” Stages of Production – Bethesda

MachineGames’ Indiana Jones Title is in the “Very, Very, Very Early” Stages of Production – Bethesda

Bethesda's SVP of global marketing and communications Pete Hines wants to make it clear that we're not going to hear about this game for some time.