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Borderlands 4 CEO: "Code your own engine and show us how it's done please" — as performance woes hit the game's Steam review score.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford issues a barrage of posts on X over the game's performance criticisms, as Steam reviews hit "Mixed."Borderlands 4 gameplay screenshot
15 septembre 2025 à 07:01

Borderlands 4 CEO: "Code your own engine and show us how it's done please" — as performance woes hit the game's Steam review score.

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15 septembre 2025 à 07:01

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford issues a barrage of posts on X over the game's performance criticisms, as Steam reviews hit "Mixed."

Borderlands 4 gameplay screenshot

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Poll: Is your job at risk? The growing impact of AI on the workforce
Artificial Intelligence and AI bots of all stripes seem to be impacting the work force, with major companies laying off thousands to replace workers. Do you think your career is on the chopping block?Internet technology and people's networks use AI to help with work, AI Learning or artificial intelligence in business and modern technology, AI technology in everyday life.
14 septembre 2025 à 10:39

Poll: Is your job at risk? The growing impact of AI on the workforce

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

14 septembre 2025 à 10:39

Artificial Intelligence and AI bots of all stripes seem to be impacting the work force, with major companies laying off thousands to replace workers. Do you think your career is on the chopping block?

Internet technology and people's networks use AI to help with work, AI Learning or artificial intelligence in business and modern technology, AI technology in everyday life.

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Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge
As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.Photo of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 and Borderlands 4's listing.
13 septembre 2025 à 09:15

Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

13 septembre 2025 à 09:15

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

Photo of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 and Borderlands 4's listing.

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Resident Evil '9' Requiem has some of the most incredible lighting I've seen in a game — and Capcom uses it as a weapon
I played Resident Evil Requiem, set to launch on February 27, 2026. AAA horror has had a bit of a renaissance recently, and Resident Evil looks ready to continue its position at the tip of the spear.Resident Evil Requiem promotional image
20 août 2025 à 07:23

Resident Evil '9' Requiem has some of the most incredible lighting I've seen in a game — and Capcom uses it as a weapon

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

20 août 2025 à 07:23

I played Resident Evil Requiem, set to launch on February 27, 2026. AAA horror has had a bit of a renaissance recently, and Resident Evil looks ready to continue its position at the tip of the spear.

Resident Evil Requiem promotional image

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Xbox hints that Xbox Cloud Gaming will become "more affordable" soon, across more regions, with comments on 'Xbox Next Gen' in tow
In the latest Xbox Podcast, Xbox platform architects Jason Beaumont and Jason Ronald offer some updates on the future of Xbox hardware, cloud, and more.Jason Ronald, Jason Beamont, Ethan Rothammel discuss the future of Xbox.
18 août 2025 à 12:59

Xbox hints that Xbox Cloud Gaming will become "more affordable" soon, across more regions, with comments on 'Xbox Next Gen' in tow

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

18 août 2025 à 12:59

In the latest Xbox Podcast, Xbox platform architects Jason Beaumont and Jason Ronald offer some updates on the future of Xbox hardware, cloud, and more.

Jason Ronald, Jason Beamont, Ethan Rothammel discuss the future of Xbox.

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Xbox hardware architect reflects on the Xbox Series X|S as it "wraps up" — "With my journey far from over, I am excited and inspired by what is ahead of us."
Xbox's Carl Ledbetter recently crossed 30 years at Microsoft (congrats!) and posted some remarks about the Xbox Series X|S and its journey, while hinting at Microsoft's continuing gaming hardware journey.Carl Ledbetter at Xbox
17 août 2025 à 13:23

Xbox hardware architect reflects on the Xbox Series X|S as it "wraps up" — "With my journey far from over, I am excited and inspired by what is ahead of us."

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17 août 2025 à 13:23

Xbox's Carl Ledbetter recently crossed 30 years at Microsoft (congrats!) and posted some remarks about the Xbox Series X|S and its journey, while hinting at Microsoft's continuing gaming hardware journey.

Carl Ledbetter at Xbox

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Poll: PlayStation is gearing up to go multiplatform — which games do you want to see hit Xbox first?
PlayStation is moving away from "hardware centricity" and towards active users, just like Xbox. This undoubtedly means more PlayStation games will hit Xbox after Helldivers 2, what do you want to see next?Xbox vs PlayStation
11 août 2025 à 15:00

Poll: PlayStation is gearing up to go multiplatform — which games do you want to see hit Xbox first?

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

11 août 2025 à 15:00

PlayStation is moving away from "hardware centricity" and towards active users, just like Xbox. This undoubtedly means more PlayStation games will hit Xbox after Helldivers 2, what do you want to see next?

Xbox vs PlayStation

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See how Microsoft Copilot stacked up head-to-head with other AI LLMs in a direct IQ test 🧠
Microsoft Copilot ranked a lowly 25th out of the top 26 large language models in terms of IQ, using questions that do not appear anywhere else online.Microsoft Copilot
14 juillet 2025 à 15:20

See how Microsoft Copilot stacked up head-to-head with other AI LLMs in a direct IQ test 🧠

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

14 juillet 2025 à 15:20

Microsoft Copilot ranked a lowly 25th out of the top 26 large language models in terms of IQ, using questions that do not appear anywhere else online.

Microsoft Copilot

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The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X prices may have leaked — and if true, it's not as bad as I thought
Microsoft and ASUS are gearing up to launch the Xbox Ally PC gaming handheld later this year, and the biggest questions remain fixed on price. Do we have our first answer?Xbox Ally
14 juillet 2025 à 07:00

The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X prices may have leaked — and if true, it's not as bad as I thought

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

14 juillet 2025 à 07:00

Microsoft and ASUS are gearing up to launch the Xbox Ally PC gaming handheld later this year, and the biggest questions remain fixed on price. Do we have our first answer?

Xbox Ally

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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.
3 juillet 2025 à 22:21

Hideo Kojima's "OD" is still in development with Xbox, at least for today

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

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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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
3 juillet 2025 à 16:08

Why Microsoft's enshittification of Xbox, Surface, and even Windows itself — are all by design

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

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
2 juillet 2025 à 13:00

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

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

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
2 juillet 2025 à 09:34

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

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

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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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
24 juin 2025 à 09:00

After a year of waiting, Microsoft's Meta Quest 3S "Xbox Edition" is here — our hands-on review of this (very) limited edition partnership

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

24 juin 2025 à 09:00

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

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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
23 juin 2025 à 11:00

Starting this week, the Xbox PC app will integrate 'leading PC gaming stores' for Xbox Insiders — with no mention of Steam

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

23 juin 2025 à 11:00

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

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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
21 juin 2025 à 13:42

Xbox’s future — bold leap or misfire? Weigh in with your vote today

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

21 juin 2025 à 13:42

A flurry of positive and intriguing announcements has given Xbox some positive momentum. Or has it?

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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
13 juin 2025 à 13:35

New code strings attached to Xbox Game Pass suggests a price increase may be imminent

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

13 juin 2025 à 13:35

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
13 juin 2025 à 12:00

From The Editor's Desk — new Windows Central community features, we'd like to hear from you!

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

13 juin 2025 à 12:00

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
12 juin 2025 à 13:27

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?

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

12 juin 2025 à 13:27

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