ConnexionHideo Kojima's "OD" is still in development with Xbox, at least for today
3 juillet 2025 à 22:21
Microsoft has culled many second-party publishing projects at Xbox, but OD isn't one of them.
Screenshot from the OD reveal trailer.
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Reçu — 5 juillet 2025
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Hideo Kojima's "OD" is still in development with Xbox, at least for today
Microsoft has culled many second-party publishing projects at Xbox, but OD isn't one of them.Screenshot from the OD reveal trailer.
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Why Microsoft's enshittification of Xbox, Surface, and even Windows itself — are all by design
With Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood placing unrealistic expectations on Xbox and Windows, the damage is becoming increasingly untenable.Microsoft logo on an iphone with a BSOD in the background
Why Microsoft's enshittification of Xbox, Surface, and even Windows itself — are all by design
3 juillet 2025 à 16:08
With Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood placing unrealistic expectations on Xbox and Windows, the damage is becoming increasingly untenable.
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Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects
Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.The Initiative Logo
Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects
2 juillet 2025 à 13:00
Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.
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Microsoft's layoffs to top 9,000 people, impacting around 4% of the firm's entire workforce — total 2025 layoffs now top 15,300 people
Microsoft has begun global layoffs as previously reported, with staff impacted in various departments from Azure to Xbox.Microsoft logo on a building, obscured by trees
Microsoft's layoffs to top 9,000 people, impacting around 4% of the firm's entire workforce — total 2025 layoffs now top 15,300 people
2 juillet 2025 à 09:34
Microsoft has begun global layoffs as previously reported, with staff impacted in various departments from Azure to Xbox.
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Reçu — 24 juin 2025
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After a year of waiting, Microsoft's Meta Quest 3S "Xbox Edition" is here — our hands-on review of this (very) limited edition partnership
Last year, Microsoft revealed it was working on an Xbox edition Quest VR headset with Meta, of Facebook fame. Was it worth waiting for over a year? Our review.Xbox Meta Quest 3S
After a year of waiting, Microsoft's Meta Quest 3S "Xbox Edition" is here — our hands-on review of this (very) limited edition partnership
Last year, Microsoft revealed it was working on an Xbox edition Quest VR headset with Meta, of Facebook fame. Was it worth waiting for over a year? Our review.
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Starting this week, the Xbox PC app will integrate 'leading PC gaming stores' for Xbox Insiders — with no mention of Steam
Although the blog post doesn't say which PC stores are going to be integrated, at the very least, you'll be able to access Battle.net games directly from the Xbox PC app from next week.Xbox PC store
Starting this week, the Xbox PC app will integrate 'leading PC gaming stores' for Xbox Insiders — with no mention of Steam
Although the blog post doesn't say which PC stores are going to be integrated, at the very least, you'll be able to access Battle.net games directly from the Xbox PC app from next week.
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Xbox’s future — bold leap or misfire? Weigh in with your vote today
A flurry of positive and intriguing announcements has given Xbox some positive momentum. Or has it?Xbox Logo
Xbox’s future — bold leap or misfire? Weigh in with your vote today
A flurry of positive and intriguing announcements has given Xbox some positive momentum. Or has it?
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Reçu — 16 juin 2025
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New code strings attached to Xbox Game Pass suggests a price increase may be imminent
Death, taxes, and subscription service price increases. The three horsemen of inevitability. A new code string suggests Xbox Game Pass is next.Xbox Game Pass stonks meme
New code strings attached to Xbox Game Pass suggests a price increase may be imminent
Death, taxes, and subscription service price increases. The three horsemen of inevitability. A new code string suggests Xbox Game Pass is next.
Xbox Game Pass stonks meme
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From The Editor's Desk — new Windows Central community features, we'd like to hear from you!
From the editor's desk? In 2025? In this economy? We have some cool news to share about the future of Windows Central, and we want to hear from you.WPCentral on Windows Phone
From The Editor's Desk — new Windows Central community features, we'd like to hear from you!
From the editor's desk? In 2025? In this economy? We have some cool news to share about the future of Windows Central, and we want to hear from you.
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Backbone Pro review: This is one of the most expensive Xbox Cloud and NVIDIA GFN controllers you can buy right now — is it worth it?
The Backbone Pro adds Hall Effect inputs, a sleeker ergonomic profile, and big compatibility for maximum play. But is it worth the hefty price of admission?Backbone Pro
Backbone Pro review: This is one of the most expensive Xbox Cloud and NVIDIA GFN controllers you can buy right now — is it worth it?
The Backbone Pro adds Hall Effect inputs, a sleeker ergonomic profile, and big compatibility for maximum play. But is it worth the hefty price of admission?
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Reçu — 28 mai 2025
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Xbox Showcase 2025 preview: What I expect to see from Microsoft's big annual games blowout
It's that time again. The Xbox Showcase is upon us, set for sail on June 8th. What can we expect to see? I have some ideas — without hard spoilers.Xbox Games Showcase 2024
Xbox Showcase 2025 preview: What I expect to see from Microsoft's big annual games blowout
It's that time again. The Xbox Showcase is upon us, set for sail on June 8th. What can we expect to see? I have some ideas — without hard spoilers.
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In an embarrassment for Microsoft, SteamOS seems to destroy Windows 11 on gaming performance and battery life, as well as usability
The first direct and natively supported comparison between identical Windows 11 and SteamOS gaming hardware is here. And it's pretty much a bloodbath for Microsoft.A white Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows) next to a black Legion Go S (SteamOS).
In an embarrassment for Microsoft, SteamOS seems to destroy Windows 11 on gaming performance and battery life, as well as usability
The first direct and natively supported comparison between identical Windows 11 and SteamOS gaming hardware is here. And it's pretty much a bloodbath for Microsoft.
A white Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows) next to a black Legion Go S (SteamOS).
Reçu — 26 avril 2025
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Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode — Best Juno Builds: Best items, powers, and gameplay tips
Playing Juno in Overwatch Stadium Mode? You'll need these builds.Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode
Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode — Best Juno Builds: Best items, powers, and gameplay tips
24 avril 2025 à 10:53
Playing Juno in Overwatch Stadium Mode? You'll need these builds.
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Xbox Game Pass is having its most insane quarter ever — with more games and variety than ever — and gamers are starting to notice
Xbox Game Pass is having an absolutely insane quarter, and it'll be interesting to see if Microsoft shares stats when the next quarterly earning report drops.Xbox Game Pass with "Why can't I hold all these limes" meme guy.
Xbox Game Pass is having its most insane quarter ever — with more games and variety than ever — and gamers are starting to notice
24 avril 2025 à 09:20
Xbox Game Pass is having an absolutely insane quarter, and it'll be interesting to see if Microsoft shares stats when the next quarterly earning report drops.
Xbox Game Pass with "Why can't I hold all these limes" meme guy.
Reçu — 22 avril 2025
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"It's literally tens ofmillions of hours." Xbox CEO Phil Spencer celebrates Xbox Cloud Gaming's "dramatic growth," now with per-device usage charts.
Recently, Microsoft shared a full breakdown of Xbox Cloud Gaming's usage distribution by platform, and mobile is a lot lower than you might think.Xbox Cloud Gaming distribution, December 2024, Xbox One: 21.9% (79°)Smart TV: 21.1% (76°)Windows PC: 20.8% (75°)Xbox Series: 19.4% (70°)Mobile: 6.7% (24°)Other Desktops: 5.3% (19°)Other Devices: 4.7% (17°)
"It's literally tens ofmillions of hours." Xbox CEO Phil Spencer celebrates Xbox Cloud Gaming's "dramatic growth," now with per-device usage charts.
19 avril 2025 à 06:46
Recently, Microsoft shared a full breakdown of Xbox Cloud Gaming's usage distribution by platform, and mobile is a lot lower than you might think.
Xbox Cloud Gaming distribution, December 2024, Xbox One: 21.9% (79°)Smart TV: 21.1% (76°)Windows PC: 20.8% (75°)Xbox Series: 19.4% (70°)Mobile: 6.7% (24°)Other Desktops: 5.3% (19°)Other Devices: 4.7% (17°)
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The Xbox app on PC is showing Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One console games, and uh, even Xbox 360 and Windows Phone games — Why?
Microsoft broke something on the back end of the Xbox app, but could it be a sign of things to come?Xbox app in 2025 on PC
The Xbox app on PC is showing Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One console games, and uh, even Xbox 360 and Windows Phone games — Why?
18 avril 2025 à 11:39
Microsoft broke something on the back end of the Xbox app, but could it be a sign of things to come?
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'It was clear that Xbox was the best option," Towerborne developers discuss early access, the superpower of having a community, working with Microsoft, and more
In a recent interview, we caught up with the team at Stoic to learn about Towerborne's past, present, and future.Towerborne on Xbox
'It was clear that Xbox was the best option," Towerborne developers discuss early access, the superpower of having a community, working with Microsoft, and more
17 avril 2025 à 15:02
In a recent interview, we caught up with the team at Stoic to learn about Towerborne's past, present, and future.
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Reçu — 27 février 2025
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Xbox Studios head Craig Duncan confirms 'Fable' is delayed to 2026, "I know that's not maybe the news people want to hear."
We have been investigating some rumors that Fable was eyeing a delay to next year. Today on the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft's games studio lead confirmed Fable it.Fable combat featuring a sword fight
Xbox Studios head Craig Duncan confirms 'Fable' is delayed to 2026, "I know that's not maybe the news people want to hear."
25 février 2025 à 11:02
We have been investigating some rumors that Fable was eyeing a delay to next year. Today on the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft's games studio lead confirmed Fable it.
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Reçu — 20 février 2025
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The director for one of 2025's best games was a Windows Phone fan, says Microsoft was "shocked" that he was voluntarily using it — I experienced similar
Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios fame was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste. He also had a similar experience that I did upon visiting Microsoft HQ.Lumia 950 XL
The director for one of 2025's best games was a Windows Phone fan, says Microsoft was "shocked" that he was voluntarily using it — I experienced similar
18 février 2025 à 21:38
Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios fame was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste. He also had a similar experience that I did upon visiting Microsoft HQ.
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Reçu — 8 février 2025
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This Xbox analysis chart shows how only 7% of games launched with "Play Anywhere" support in 2024 — a decline year-over-year
A recent analysis showcases Microsoft's uphill battle with one of its key differentiators against PlayStation.Xbox Play Anywhere logo
This Xbox analysis chart shows how only 7% of games launched with "Play Anywhere" support in 2024 — a decline year-over-year
7 février 2025 à 14:42
A recent analysis showcases Microsoft's uphill battle with one of its key differentiators against PlayStation.
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