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Xbox is changing how it handles automatic renewals for both Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions in the UK, after the government got involved. It's not clear if those changes will be made in other regions.The changes by Microsoft were revealed as part of a report (spotted by Eurogamer)...

The future of Call of Duty hangs in the balance following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which will bring the massively popular first person shooter series under the Xbox umbrella along with a handful of other franchises. The move is raising questions about how Microsoft will...

So, Microsoft is buying Activision for a startling $68.7 billion. It’s an acquisition unlike any other we’ve seen in the video game industry, and its impact will be felt for years and years to come.Because of just how monumental it is, we’ve gathered answers to some of the biggest questions...

The notion of a “console war” is outdated, and has been for years now. What began as a silly rivalry between fans of different game systems secretly jealous of the games they couldn’t play has been a significant element fueling games community toxicity for 25 years. Because of that, one might...

An apparent leak from the Microsoft Store has revealed that Shadow Warrior 3 will launch in March.The Microsoft Store page for Shadow Warrior 3 currently shows a March 1, 2022 release date. While this could well be a mistake or placeholder, the Microsoft Store has mistakenly leaked release...

In another example of how bad the ongoing global chip shortage is, Microsoft couldn't even secure enough Xbox Series X consoles for Halo Infinite's first Halo Championship Series tournament and instead had to use a mix of retail and development consoles.Tahir Hasandjekic, the Halo esports and...

Prior to its recent release of Halo Infinite, Microsoft filed a US trademark application for 'Halo: The Endless'.As spotted by Aggiornamenti Lumia on Twitter, Microsoft initially filed its application for Halo: The Endless on December 3 before it was then updated on December 7.Currently...

One of the most highly anticipated exclusive titles for Xbox One and PC was Scalebound, which unceremoniously got canceled in January 2017. Platinum Games director Hideki Kamiya is now apologizing for the game's development.In a new interview with the YouTube channel, Cutscenes, Kamiya shed...

Worried that Facebook will keep the much-hyped metaverse all to itself? Microsoft has something to say about that. The tech giant announced during its Ignite conference that it's building its version of the metaverse, with a big focus on work and corporate applications, Bloomberg reports...

Game Pass subscriptions have slowed in the fiscal year 2021 according to new documents released by Microsoft.In a new financial statement, Microsoft revealed that Xbox Game Pass subscriptions rose by 37.5% falling short of its internal target of 47.8%. In contrast, last year Microsoft...

Xbox has announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition will launch as a free update on November 18, adding aircraft, airports, air races, and probably more things that have "air" in their name.Announced on Xbox Wire, the update will be added free for all players –...

Windows 11 is finally here. The latest operating system update from Microsoft left the Insider Program on Oct. 4 and is now available for anyone with a compatible PC to download and install. For those who aren't sure about whether their PC will run Windows 11, you can use the PC Health Check...

Windows will soon let you download the Epic Games Store as an app as it announces a significant update that will allow third-party apps to be discoverable on the Microsoft Store. As detailed as part of a wider blog post, the Windows team says that both Amazon and Epic Games will be bringing...

Microsoft's latest Surface Event was arguably its biggest yet with three new two-and-one tablets, a new convertible laptop, an adaptive kit that helps you seamlessly navigate Surface devices, and an updated dual-screen foldable phone. In case you missed the livestream, here's everything...

The Top Gun: Maverick expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator has technically been delayed as a result of the movie's recent delay.Asobo Studio and Microsoft have been clear from the start that Flight Simulator's Top Gun expansion would be released alongside the release of Top Gun: Maverick...

The head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Jorg Neumann, discusses all the technology used to bring the flight simulator to life on the Xbox Series S|X, and how it will be more accessible for console players.Continue reading...

The Xbox-Bethesda E3 2021 showcase finally delivered what Microsoft has long lacked: exclusive games releasing VERY soon. Microsoft seems poised to capitalize on a strong short-term plan with a compelling Game Pass offering, as well as a long-term investment in first-party studios. Their strong...

Have you ever wanted to peel across the sky above a simulated map of your hometown, frantically trying to control a superbly simulated airplane in the process? Well, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 may well be the game for you. The latest in the historic series of flight simulators is set to...

We put the presentations from Nintendo, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Bethesda, EA, and Square Enix in order from best to meh.Continue reading...

We put the presentations from Nintendo, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Bethesda, EA, and Square Enix in order from best to meh.Continue reading...