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Microsoft CEO Wants to Bring Games Everywhere Like Office, Revisit PC-Console Dichotomy

Microsoft CEO Wants to Bring Games Everywhere Like Office, Revisit PC-Console Dichotomy

Satya Nadella also spoke about innovation being helped by companies keeping an eye on margins, since that's how they get funded.

Outer Worlds 2 – What It Gets Right (And Where It Falters)

Outer Worlds 2 – What It Gets Right (And Where It Falters)

You might be surprised to know that we do have a couple of gripes with The Outer Worlds 2. But perhaps true beauty lies in imperfections alongside perfection?

Former Xbox Executive Says Gaming Doesn’t Compete With TikTok, it Competes With ‘Time’

Former Xbox Executive Says Gaming Doesn’t Compete With TikTok, it Competes With ‘Time’

Mike Ybarra noted in social media platforms that games tend to be long-form sources of entertainment when compared to TikTok posts.

The Outer Worlds 2 Narrative Designer is “Really Happy” That Players Can Miss Story and Characters

The Outer Worlds 2 Narrative Designer is “Really Happy” That Players Can Miss Story and Characters

In an interview, Joe Fielder spoke about wanting to design The Outer Worlds 2 while also making sure it reacted to players' choices.

The Outer Worlds 2 Rewards You With Consumerism Flaw for Buying the $100 Premium Edition

The Outer Worlds 2 Rewards You With Consumerism Flaw for Buying the $100 Premium Edition

The RPG seemingly features several joking Flaws, including one that makes your choices for you after skipping too many dialogues.

Former Halo: Combat Evolved Developer Says Halo: Campaign Evolved “Feels Genuine” and is “Gorgeous”

Former Halo: Combat Evolved Developer Says Halo: Campaign Evolved “Feels Genuine” and is “Gorgeous”

Marcus Lehto wrote about how impressive Halo: Campaign Evolved looks, noting that "it warms my heart to see Halo CE like this."

The Outer Worlds 2 Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

The Outer Worlds 2 Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Prudence dictates in The Outer Worlds 2 as we explore Arcadia with the knowledge of these tips and tricks.

Halo: Campaign Evolved – 10 Major Differences From the Original

Halo: Campaign Evolved – 10 Major Differences From the Original

The Chief is back, and this time, Halo Studios is remaking his first adventure with new visuals and features. Get all the details here.

Xbox Looking to Remove All Multiplayer Costs From Game Pass – Rumor

Xbox Looking to Remove All Multiplayer Costs From Game Pass – Rumor

Microsoft is reportedly planning to remove distinctions between PC Game Pass and the more expensive Ultimate tier for its next-gen Xbox.

Xbox Partner Preview Showcase Coming in November, Focusing on Play Anywhere Titles – Rumor

Xbox Partner Preview Showcase Coming in November, Focusing on Play Anywhere Titles – Rumor

The showcase will reportedly feature upcoming titles from Microsoft's publishing partners across "all shapes and sizes."

Next-Gen Xbox Includes “Full-Bore Windows” While Still Feeling Like a Console – Rumor

Next-Gen Xbox Includes “Full-Bore Windows” While Still Feeling Like a Console – Rumor

It will reportedly offer the usual Xbox ecosystem while allowing players to access Windows and titles on other storefronts.

Microsoft Confirms Internal Tests for Free Xbox Cloud Gaming With Ads

Microsoft Confirms Internal Tests for Free Xbox Cloud Gaming With Ads

The service is separate from Game Pass and offers "free ad-supported cloud access to some games," but a launch date remains unknown.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Uses AI-Based Tools for Development

Halo: Campaign Evolved Uses AI-Based Tools for Development

Executive producer Damon Conn and game director Greg Hermann noted that AI is simply a tool rather than replacements for artists.

“Halo is on PlayStation Going Forward,” Confirms Halo Studios Community Director

“Halo is on PlayStation Going Forward,” Confirms Halo Studios Community Director

Halo Studios' Brian Jarrard says the remake coming to PlayStation is "just going to mean more Halo for everyone." "It's really a new era."

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Changes Criticized by Original Level Designer

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Changes Criticized by Original Level Designer

Jamie Griesemer also lambasted the new sprint. “We have no vision for what this is supposed to be, here’s the tools to fix it yourself.”

Halo: Campaign Evolved Uses Original’s “Legacy Code” as The Foundation For Unreal Engine 5’s Visuals

Halo: Campaign Evolved Uses Original’s “Legacy Code” as The Foundation For Unreal Engine 5’s Visuals

Director Greg Hermann says the studio will "continue to push the boundaries of technology" while maintaining the "core Halo gameplay."

Halo: Campaign Evolved Lacks PvP Because “We’re Not Trying to Replace the Original,” Says Producer

Halo: Campaign Evolved Lacks PvP Because “We’re Not Trying to Replace the Original,” Says Producer

Instead, Halo Studios is "trying to basically make something that stands kind of shoulder to shoulder" with the original game.

As Halo Goes Multiplatform, Xbox’s Matt Booty Says “Our Biggest Competition Isn’t Another Console”

As Halo Goes Multiplatform, Xbox’s Matt Booty Says “Our Biggest Competition Isn’t Another Console”

"We are competing more and more with everything from TikTok to movies," said the president of Xbox game content and studios.

Forza Motorsport Series Isn’t Dead, Clarifies Microsoft Gaming CEO

Forza Motorsport Series Isn’t Dead, Clarifies Microsoft Gaming CEO

Phil Spencer said, "We sometimes have to shift our focus to games that will be released earlier" regarding the racing sim's current state.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Showcases The Silent Cartographer in Extensive New Gameplay

Halo: Campaign Evolved Showcases The Silent Cartographer in Extensive New Gameplay

The classic mission sees Master Chief and UNSC Marines storming the beaches, fighting the Covenant to locate the Cartographer.