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Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

The service's subscriber count has grown by nearly 10 million since Microsoft's last update in January 2022.

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Two of Microsoft's biggest exclusives will continue to be playable only on Xbox Series X/S and PC, in addition to Game Pass.

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Activision Blizzard games will soon start coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass, starting with action RPG Diablo 4.

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Initially leaked in 2022, the next Call of Duty is reportedly a sequel to Treyarch's Black Ops franchise and set during the Gulf War.

Dune-Inspired Xbox Series S and Floating Xbox Controller Unveiled

Dune-Inspired Xbox Series S and Floating Xbox Controller Unveiled

The new floating Xbox controller and Xbox Series S console pay homage to the upcoming movie, Dune: Part Two.

Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment Coming First to Other Consoles, Sea of Thieves Out Later This Year – Rumor

Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment Coming First to Other Consoles, Sea of Thieves Out Later This Year – Rumor

Other first-party titles are reportedly under consideration ahead of Microsoft's February 15th podcast to discuss the future of Xbox.

Microsoft to Discuss Xbox Business Updates on February 15th on Official Xbox Podcast

Microsoft to Discuss Xbox Business Updates on February 15th on Official Xbox Podcast

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, president Sarah Bond and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty will be present for a special edition.

Microsoft Will Continue Making Xbox Consoles, Phil Spencer Has Reportedly Assured Employees

Microsoft Will Continue Making Xbox Consoles, Phil Spencer Has Reportedly Assured Employees

Amidst widespread leaks that Microsoft is set to adopt a multiplatform publishing approach, the Xbox boss has repeatedly provided internal assurances that the company isn't going to stop making core g...

OD – Kojima Reveals New Details on Jordan Peele’s Involvement

OD – Kojima Reveals New Details on Jordan Peele’s Involvement

Kojima has also revealed that Peele is one of several prominent figures he's collaborating with for OD's development.

Starfield Might Not be Coming to PS5 After All – Rumour

Starfield Might Not be Coming to PS5 After All – Rumour

A prominent leaker who previously blacked claims that the sci-fi RPG was going multiplatform now says it is "not destined for PS5."

Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

"Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company," Microsoft says.

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Have Collectively Sold 77 Million Units, According to Take-Two Interactive

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Have Collectively Sold 77 Million Units, According to Take-Two Interactive

As per Sony, PS5 had sold 50 million units worldwide as of December 9, which would mean Xbox Series X/S sales likely stand somewhere roughly in the 24-25 million range.

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Studio Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Laid off Over 80 People

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Studio Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Laid off Over 80 People

Amidst mass layoffs across new parent company Microsoft, Toys for Bob has reportedly lost a significant chunk of its workforce, along with shutting down its office.

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Sledgehammer Games is one of several studios across Microsoft's entire gaming division to be affected by widespread layoffs.

Forza Motorsport Car Progression Changes Coming in March

Forza Motorsport Car Progression Changes Coming in March

Along with using Credits to purchase Car Points, players can access all car parts for a vehicle without having to level it up.

Killer Instinct Ranked Crossplay Test Scheduled for February 9th to 12th

Killer Instinct Ranked Crossplay Test Scheduled for February 9th to 12th

Steam players can finally compete against those on Xbox/Windows in Ranked Play, though leaderboards are being kept separate.

Starfield Update is Live in Steam Beta, Adds FSR 3 and XeSS Support

Starfield Update is Live in Steam Beta, Adds FSR 3 and XeSS Support

It also improves save file stability for those who have visited multiple planets and fixes the resolution scale resetting.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Will Discuss “Our Vision for Xbox’s Future” Next Week

Microsoft Gaming CEO Will Discuss “Our Vision for Xbox’s Future” Next Week

Phil Spencer has confirmed a business update event for next week following rumors of first-party Xbox titles coming to other consoles.

Gears of War Under Consideration for PS5 Release – Rumor

Gears of War Under Consideration for PS5 Release – Rumor

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb says it's "definitely under consideration" and corroborates Microsoft allegedly revealing its first-party plan this month.

Final Fantasy 14’s Xbox Series X/S Version Will Require Game Pass Subscription

Final Fantasy 14’s Xbox Series X/S Version Will Require Game Pass Subscription

The MMORPG will require a Game Pass subscription on Xbox, though it doesn't require a PS Plus subscription on PlayStation.