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Xbox added its new logo to dynamic backgrounds faster than I expected, as CEO Asha Sharma confirms: "Dropping today"

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Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo, following a quick turnaround from Asha Sharma’s public confirmation.

Xbox home screen with a large green Xbox logo. App icons include YouTube and HBO Max. Options for browsing the store and viewing current offerings like UFC 6. Time displayed: 18:30.

Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo.

Roblox’s new Reality mode shows how far NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 AI upscaling can push a simple game

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Roblox has introduced what it calls "Roblox Reality," and it's aiming to provide AI-powered, photorealistic upscaling akin to NVIDIA's DLSS 5. Here's how it won't require a heavy-duty gaming PC to run, if it ever makes it to market.

Comparison of four landscape scenes illustrating rendering techniques. Top left: Vibrant Roblox render. Top right: Simplified 3D data. Bottom left: Lab results with moderate details. Bottom right: Enhanced Super Upsampler vision with rich colors and textures.

Comparison of four landscape scenes illustrating rendering techniques. Top left: Vibrant Roblox render. Top right: Simplified 3D data. Bottom left: Lab results with moderate details. Bottom right: Enhanced Super Upsampler vision with rich colors and textures.

"I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack

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Although Xbox controllers work perfectly with Windows PCs out of the box, some prefer the feel of the PS5's DualSense. Without a wired connection, however, the DualSense lacks some features. That changes with this ingenious fix, requiring only a $7 Raspberry Pi to get going.

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

Everything we know about the Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist so far

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The Festival Playlist is back with Forza Horizon 6 and here's what we know so far, including how PS5 players can catch up on missed rewards.

A promo shot of Forza Horizon 6 showing racing on the streets of Tokyo.

Forza Horizon 6 is almost here, and the weekly content will be available pretty quickly.

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

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New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

Master Chief and The Weapon in Halo Infinite's campaign.

If you told me Halo was going to PlayStation a few years back, I'd have called you crazy. And yet...Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 when it launches this year.

“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline

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Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

Xbox Mode promo image showing multiple Windows 11 devices with a console-style UI and a controller, highlighting availability and Forza Horizon 6.

Xbox Mode is now, officially, on more than just handhelds.

"I just wanted to take Solstice ... and kind of blow it up a little bit": This solo Xbox dev has built a puzzle gauntlet with metroidvania leanings, and it's coming soon

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Solo developer Riddle Master Productions' voxel-style isometric metroidvania, OOLO, is coming to Xbox as a Play Anywhere title in May.

OOLO wizard collecting artifact screenshot.

OOLO wizard collecting artifact screenshot.

"Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir — new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion

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World of Warcraft's housing system was a deep investment for the game, and is purely cosmetic offering no power or progression to players ... but, increasingly expensive additions have users questioning the value proposition here.

New World of Warcraft housing items with Gallywix the goblin crime lord crudely photoshopped on top.

Gallywix would be proud.

Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new

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Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles on display.

The user experience on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC just got a whole lot better thanks to Microsoft's big April Update.

"It's not even stocked in major retail stores, you know": One Japanese indie developer directly addresses a lack of Xbox presence

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A Japanese developer behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Rain explains why the game is not on Xbox, citing limited manpower and the platform’s lack of retail presence in Japan.

A glowing red Xbox logo sits centered on a black background, surrounded by a soft red light with a faint reflection beneath it.

A Japanese developer behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Rain addresses the game's lack of an Xbox port.

"Another comical decision": Warcraft 3: Legacy just landed on Battle.net, but the Reforged disaster isn't over

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After Warcraft 3: Reforged effectively ruined Warcraft 3 for so many players about six years ago, Blizzard has now added a "Legacy" version to Battle.net. Here's what you need to know.

Warcraft 3 Reforged

An official screencap from Warcraft 3: Reforged.

“We know we have work to do to earn every player”: Xbox CEO admits growth is falling short

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that player and revenue growth are falling short of expectations following Microsoft’s latest earnings report, offering a candid response as fans react.

Asha Sharma sits facing the camera in a black leather jacket, positioned in front of a large Xbox-style logo, with the background and logo glowing in a red hue.

Asha Sharma has commented on Xbox's most recent earnings.

Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" — "Not surprising at all"

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Following Microsoft's huge Xbox Game Pass price drop last week, industry analysts have reacted to the cut and say they believe it will lead to growth.

Xbox Game Pass sign

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was recently made more affordable, with the price cut nearly reversing last year's controversial price hike entirely.

"This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios

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A new Halo report alleges that Halo Infinite devs were burdened by "double the responsibilities and duties" following Microsoft's early 2023 layoffs.

Halo Infinite

A new Halo report has alleged how destructive Microsoft's early 2023 layoffs were for Halo Studios developers and the post-launch support of Halo Infinite.

A modder got Halo: Combat Evolved running natively on Nintendo Switch without cloud streaming

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A modder has demonstrated Halo Combat Evolved running on Nintendo Switch using an ARM64 build of the Xemu emulator, showing early but unimpressive results without cloud streaming.

A Nintendo Switch displays the Halo title screen, showcasing options like Campaign and Multiplayer. It's resting on a crumpled, soft green blanket.

Nintendo Switch running Halo: Combat Evolved

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