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Xbox isn't giving up on Japan — there's a promising sign of continued investment in the region

Xbox has historically struggled in Japan, but it has arguably been doing better than ever in recent years. Microsoft is keen to keep the train going.

Xbox Ally with Japanese flag on the screen

Xbox isn't giving up on Japan just yet.

'Fallout 76' Xbox players in Japan have been blocked from Fallout 1st for months — Microsoft finally responds

There's no explanation, but Microsoft says the Fallout 1st subscription will return "later in 2026." As for what's going on is anyone's guess.

Fallout 76

Fallout 76

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an internal Q&A, amplifying that Microsoft will "always" invest in gaming. "We're long on gaming. We'll continue to invest, and we'll always do so."

At a big internal Q&A session, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, discussing the "long" vision for Xbox's future.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma

Rocking an Xbox hoodie, Satya Nadella revealed that he's "long" on gaming.

Xbox staff are now internally testing a new ROG Xbox Ally feature — which is also slated for Xbox next-gen

The new Xbox "Highlight Reels" feature uses the Xbox Ally X NPU and is almost certainly going to appear on the next-gen Xbox. Here's how it works.

Xbox Ally X with PC stuff

The Xbox Ally X is a great gaming device, but also an oddly capable productivity device. The Gen-10 Xbox will probably be the same way.

World of Warcraft leads pledge more player customization — housing, race updates, custom animations, and glyphs to merge with transmog?

We spoke to Maria Hamilton, Design Director and Jay Hwang, Principal Artist on World of Warcraft's bigger emphasis on player housing, customization, and what we could see next from the game.

World of Warcraft Player Housing

Nayelea's house is awesome!

EXCLUSIVE: New details on Xbox's next-gen console(s) — and Microsoft's most ambitious gaming plans ever

From AMD's claims of a 2027 Xbox to the idea of a plurality of Xbox next-gen consoles — lets sift through some fresh details.

Xbox floating above the water

Microsoft's Gen-10 Xbox is its most ambitious ever, by far. And most risky.

'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' Xbox Play Anywhere launch date slated for June 3, 2026 — more details on Part 3 coming later this year

Pre-orders are live now for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the remake trilogy's open world middle act.

Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Epic wants its store on the next‑gen Xbox — and Microsoft might actually let it happen

We recently caught up with Epic Games Store VP and GM Steve Allison to learn about how the platform is going in a world increasingly dominated by Steam.

Xbox Ally mockup with Xbox logo and Epic Store logos

Xbox Ally mockup with Xbox logo and Epic Store logos

'Xbox Play Anywhere' capabilities arrive for one of this year's most anticipated games — as others leave Xbox PC in the dust

One step forward, a few steps backwards. Microsoft's occasional wins with Xbox PC often come with caveats, highlighting the work still required.

Crimson Desert with Xbox Play Anywhere logo

If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows’ biggest problems

I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?

Xbox controller on a Razer Blade laptop with the Xbox app open

Microsoft adds a ton of new Xbox "Stream Your Own Game" titles to cloud gaming — Rimworld, Blasphemous, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and more

Xbox Cloud Gaming just got a whole lot better, especially if you want to punish yourself and your sanity.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Stream Your Own Game feature

NVIDIA CEO denies reports he was 'unhappy' with OpenAI — reiterates plans for a "huge investment," but how much will it be?

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joins in with other companies floating investment to save OpenAI from imploding.

Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO in Taipei

Microsoft loses a massive $440 billion in market cap as shares tank — investors get increasingly sceptical of its AI strategy

Microsoft investors didn't enjoy the company's FY26 Q2 report, as fears of its AI strategy begin to unravel into despair.

Satya Nadella

'World of Warcraft' expansion roadmap detailed, goes free until Feb 1st — Midnight includes mega solo dungeon Labyrinths, mini raids, and more

At the World of Warcraft "State of Azeroth" event, Blizzard detailed the future of the Midnight expansion, touted as the dark middle act of the Worldsoul saga.

Trailer screenshot of The March on Quel'Danas Raid in World of Warcraft: Midnight

This decade's best horror game picks up "Xbox Play Anywhere" support on PC and Xbox Ally — but ... don't download it yet

Resident Evil Village hits Xbox Game Pass on Jan 20. The landmark horror title concludes Ethan Winters' story, and sets the scene for Resident Evil Requiem.

Resident Evil Village Review

Microsoft claims "Community First" AI data center infrastructure — also known as maximum corpo-washing

Microsoft has begun to realize the backlash to its AI infrastructure push is serious enough to create an entire "Community First" data center plan.

Microslop logo on a Microsoft Azure data center

One of the best Xbox Play Anywhere games just got its notorious save bug fixed for Xbox Ally and Xbox PC

We complained and moaned, and Xbox listened. Kojima Productions, Xbox, and 505 Games collaborate on a strange bug preventing save files from working correctly for Death Stranding on Xbox PC / Xbox Ally.

Death Stranding running on an Xbox Ally X

Jeff Bezos said the quiet part out loud — hopes that you'll give up your PC to rent one from the cloud

Amazon's Jeff Bezos once revealed how he thinks of local PC hardware as antiquated, ready to be replaced by cloud options. Will DRAM prices make it come true?

Amazon founder and current chairman, Jeff Bezos, at the American Business Forum, January 2026.

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