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Phil Spencer is Not Retiring “Anytime Soon” – Microsoft

Phil Spencer is Not Retiring “Anytime Soon” – Microsoft

Phil Spencer, who originally took on leadership of the Xbox division back in 2014, apparently has no plans to retire for now.

The Elder Scrolls Online Studio’s President Announces His Departure From the Company

The Elder Scrolls Online Studio’s President Announces His Departure From the Company

Several game studios under Microsoft are seeing a shake-up, including Rare, where veteran designers have allegedly departed.

Halo Studios Tensions Were Reportedly High Before Lay-Offs

Halo Studios Tensions Were Reportedly High Before Lay-Offs

One employee noted that Phil Spencer's email announcing the lay-offs also bragging about Xbox profits led to them being "super pissed".

Xbox Hardware is Dead, Says One of the First Employees of Microsoft Game Studios

Xbox Hardware is Dead, Says One of the First Employees of Microsoft Game Studios

In a new video, Laura Fryer spoke about Microsoft's recent focus on making Xbox more of a brand than console hardware.

Can the Next Xbox Turn Things Around for Microsoft?

Can the Next Xbox Turn Things Around for Microsoft?

The next generation of Xbox consoles is officially coming, but will Microsoft take a different approach after the middling Xbox Series X/S?

Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Announced, Out Today for $399.99

Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Announced, Out Today for $399.99

Available in limited quantities, the bundle includes the headset with 128 GB of storage, Touch Plus controllers, and much more.

Xbox Will Attend Gamescom 2025

Xbox Will Attend Gamescom 2025

Microsoft returns to Cologne, Germany, for the world's largest gaming trade fair, which runs from August 20th to August 24th.

Xbox 360 Emulator Team Xenia is Not Working With Microsoft on its Emulation Project

Xbox 360 Emulator Team Xenia is Not Working With Microsoft on its Emulation Project

Developers of Xbox 360 emulator Xenia have mentioned that Microsoft uses its own emulation techniques for backwards compatibility.

AMD and Xbox Partnership Involves Making Custom Chips for Consoles, PCs and Handhelds

AMD and Xbox Partnership Involves Making Custom Chips for Consoles, PCs and Handhelds

CEO Lisa Su says "AMD and Microsoft are building the future of immersive gaming" and is excited to "bring this tech to gamers everywhere."

Xbox and AMD Enter Multi-Year Partnership for Next-Generation Consoles

Xbox and AMD Enter Multi-Year Partnership for Next-Generation Consoles

The two companies are teaming up to "co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, including our next-generation Xbox consoles."

ROG Xbox Ally Launching in Late October – Rumor

ROG Xbox Ally Launching in Late October – Rumor

Microsoft is allegedly undecided on a price for its handheld console line-up due to the ongoing tariff situation in the United States.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X to Start Pre-Orders in August, Launch in October – Rumour

Asus ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X to Start Pre-Orders in August, Launch in October – Rumour

A new report indicates that the ROG Xbox Ally will be priced at around €599, while the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X will cost €899.

Microsoft Essentially Cancelled Development of its Own Xbox Handheld – Rumour

Microsoft Essentially Cancelled Development of its Own Xbox Handheld – Rumour

Microsoft seems to be more keen on making software improvements to Windows as a way to push it further into the handheld market.

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Don’t Have OLED Displays Because of Price, Power Consumption

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Don’t Have OLED Displays Because of Price, Power Consumption

Asus's Whitson Gordon noted that VRR technology with OLED displays tend to draw too much power when compared to VRR on LCD displays.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally Gets New Video About its Development and Features

Asus ROG Xbox Ally Gets New Video About its Development and Features

The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X were officially unveiled over the weekend, and are the results of Microsoft's Project Kennan.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gaming Systems Unveiled, Out Later This Year

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gaming Systems Unveiled, Out Later This Year

Both of the handheld systems will run on Windows, allowing players access to Xbox Game Pass along with other services like Steam.

Xbox Handheld Reportedly Put on Hold, Microsoft to Focus on Improving Windows 11 Gaming Performance

Xbox Handheld Reportedly Put on Hold, Microsoft to Focus on Improving Windows 11 Gaming Performance

Earlier reports indicated that Microsoft had planned on launching a first-party Xbox handheld by 2027, but priorities have changed.

Next-Gen Xbox Might Allow Users to Install Steam, Epic Games Store – Rumour

Next-Gen Xbox Might Allow Users to Install Steam, Epic Games Store – Rumour

The same rumours also indicate that a future version of Windows will allow PC players to emulate games that were made for Xbox.

Tony Hawk Wants to Campaign for Tony Hawk’s Underground Remaster

Tony Hawk Wants to Campaign for Tony Hawk’s Underground Remaster

According to Tony Hawk, it's still too early to talk about Underground remastered since Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 isn't out yet.

US FTC’s Appeal Against Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Has Been Denied

US FTC’s Appeal Against Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Has Been Denied

The denial of this appeal, as well as a previous injunction, might have long-term effects in how the US FTC tackles deals in the tech market.