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"Darkest ever" Metro 2039 looks absolutely insane, but also painfully sobering — Xbox First Look showcase offers our first glimpse at 4A Games' next epic
Metro remains one of the best and most immersive shooter franchises of its era, and Metro 2039 looks to absolutely continue that tradition. 4A games offers us our first glimpse in partnership with Xbox.Metro 2039"The Stranger" takes center stage in a new story that once again takes us into the dark heart of the Moscow Metro.
16 avril 2026 à 13:27

"Darkest ever" Metro 2039 looks absolutely insane, but also painfully sobering — Xbox First Look showcase offers our first glimpse at 4A Games' next epic

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16 avril 2026 à 13:27

Metro remains one of the best and most immersive shooter franchises of its era, and Metro 2039 looks to absolutely continue that tradition. 4A games offers us our first glimpse in partnership with Xbox.

Metro 2039

"The Stranger" takes center stage in a new story that once again takes us into the dark heart of the Moscow Metro.

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ASUS 'Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller' review — I had high hopes for this as an Xbox Ally companion ... sadly it falls a bit short.
It's my first time using an ASUS Xbox controller, and there's plenty of positive points. But there's a lot of negative points too — which at this price is a bit unforgiveable.ASUS RAIKIRI II XBOX WIRELESS CONTROLLERNailing the basics, failing the details.
16 avril 2026 à 12:03

ASUS 'Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller' review — I had high hopes for this as an Xbox Ally companion ... sadly it falls a bit short.

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16 avril 2026 à 12:03

It's my first time using an ASUS Xbox controller, and there's plenty of positive points. But there's a lot of negative points too — which at this price is a bit unforgiveable.

ASUS RAIKIRI II XBOX WIRELESS CONTROLLER

Nailing the basics, failing the details.

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If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.
Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.Batteries in an Xbox controller.Xbox controllers usually come with batteries, but Microsoft shipped a ton that were missing batteries since Winter. Microsoft has got your back, though.
8 avril 2026 à 12:15

If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.

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8 avril 2026 à 12:15

Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.

Batteries in an Xbox controller.

Xbox controllers usually come with batteries, but Microsoft shipped a ton that were missing batteries since Winter. Microsoft has got your back, though.

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"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.
I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.World of Warcraft casters react to L'ura's secret phaseWorld of Warcraft's Race to World First esports event took a truly unexpected turn, as the final boss on Mythic difficulty emerged into a secret phase, just as the game's frontrunne
6 avril 2026 à 01:52

"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

6 avril 2026 à 01:52

I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.

World of Warcraft casters react to L'ura's secret phase

World of Warcraft's Race to World First esports event took a truly unexpected turn, as the final boss on Mythic difficulty emerged into a secret phase, just as the game's frontrunner thought they'd won.

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“We’re finally ready to show more”: The more I explore this State of Decay 3 info, the more I’m left wondering how far Undead Labs is willing to go.
State of Decay 3 looks set to be something of a sleeper hit. Microsoft's Undead Labs has finally broken cover with the announce of its Alpha Test phase, and has now put up an exclusive interview.State Of Decay 3 IceState Of Decay 3 Ice
4 avril 2026 à 11:11

“We’re finally ready to show more”: The more I explore this State of Decay 3 info, the more I’m left wondering how far Undead Labs is willing to go.

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4 avril 2026 à 11:11

State of Decay 3 looks set to be something of a sleeper hit. Microsoft's Undead Labs has finally broken cover with the announce of its Alpha Test phase, and has now put up an exclusive interview.

State Of Decay 3 Ice

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Microsoft Outlook frustrates Artemis II astronauts live from space — Microsoft's reputation for shoddy software now stretches to the moon
In space, no one can hear you scream ... at Microsoft Outlook (New). Microsoft's weird decision to split Outlook into two separate apps creates issues for the Atemis II NASA mission to the Moon, live on camera.Starfield moon with Outlook logo peeking from behind itOutlook (new), Outlook (PWA), or Outlook (classic)? Artemis II astronauts don't know either.
2 avril 2026 à 17:32

Microsoft Outlook frustrates Artemis II astronauts live from space — Microsoft's reputation for shoddy software now stretches to the moon

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2 avril 2026 à 17:32

In space, no one can hear you scream ... at Microsoft Outlook (New). Microsoft's weird decision to split Outlook into two separate apps creates issues for the Atemis II NASA mission to the Moon, live on camera.

Starfield moon with Outlook logo peeking from behind it

Outlook (new), Outlook (PWA), or Outlook (classic)? Artemis II astronauts don't know either.

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'World of Warcraft: Midnight' Season 1 story end suggests to me that Blizzard really needs to rethink its story design processes — This could be much better, and far more satisfying with only a few tweaks.
SPOILERS: World of Warcraft's latest expansion is already proving controversial for re-treading some of the game's most hated lore. But is Blizzard trying to fix it, or will they end up making it worse?World of Warcraft: MidnightXal'atath is angry. Very angry. Sorta.
2 avril 2026 à 14:20

'World of Warcraft: Midnight' Season 1 story end suggests to me that Blizzard really needs to rethink its story design processes — This could be much better, and far more satisfying with only a few tweaks.

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2 avril 2026 à 14:20

SPOILERS: World of Warcraft's latest expansion is already proving controversial for re-treading some of the game's most hated lore. But is Blizzard trying to fix it, or will they end up making it worse?

World of Warcraft: Midnight

Xal'atath is angry. Very angry. Sorta.

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Xbox FanFest goes global: Microsoft confirms FanFest events in Germany, UK, Mexico, Japan, and more
Microsoft has revived Xbox FanFest for the Xbox June Showcase 2026, but it's going even further than usual this time.Xbox FanFest Tour 2026: Cologne, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, TorontoMicrosoft has revived Xbox FanFest for the Xbox June Showcase 2026.
2 avril 2026 à 10:00

Xbox FanFest goes global: Microsoft confirms FanFest events in Germany, UK, Mexico, Japan, and more

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2 avril 2026 à 10:00

Microsoft has revived Xbox FanFest for the Xbox June Showcase 2026, but it's going even further than usual this time.

Xbox FanFest Tour 2026: Cologne, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto

Microsoft has revived Xbox FanFest for the Xbox June Showcase 2026.

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NVIDIA's CEO just claimed humanity has achieved "AGI" — here's why Microsoft lawyers may (aggressively) disagree
Has humanity achieved the vaunted "AGI" AI benchmark? Jensen Huang thinks so. Microsoft has some specific clauses with OpenAI around these claims though ...NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang holding OpenAI and Microsoft logos, crudely photoshopped on top by Jez CordenJensen Huang's recent comments might have Microsoft's legal team uniquely nervous ...
24 mars 2026 à 12:17

NVIDIA's CEO just claimed humanity has achieved "AGI" — here's why Microsoft lawyers may (aggressively) disagree

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24 mars 2026 à 12:17

Has humanity achieved the vaunted "AGI" AI benchmark? Jensen Huang thinks so. Microsoft has some specific clauses with OpenAI around these claims though ...

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang holding OpenAI and Microsoft logos, crudely photoshopped on top by Jez Corden

Jensen Huang's recent comments might have Microsoft's legal team uniquely nervous ...

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World of Warcraft: Midnight review — This dark middle act has immense ambition, but Blizzard is spreading itself thin at the cost of quality
The high bar Blizzard has set itself has given us more "stuff" to do in WoW than ever, but there's a variety of quality issues that are compounding into frustration.World of Warcraft: MidnightWorld of Warcraft: Midnight
24 mars 2026 à 08:40

World of Warcraft: Midnight review — This dark middle act has immense ambition, but Blizzard is spreading itself thin at the cost of quality

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24 mars 2026 à 08:40

The high bar Blizzard has set itself has given us more "stuff" to do in WoW than ever, but there's a variety of quality issues that are compounding into frustration.

World of Warcraft: Midnight

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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 screenXbox isn't giving up on Japan just yet.
19 mars 2026 à 07:00

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

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19 mars 2026 à 07:00

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.

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'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 76Fallout 76
10 mars 2026 à 22:00

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

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10 mars 2026 à 22:00

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

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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 SharmaRocking an Xbox hoodie, Satya Nadella revealed that he's "long" on gaming.
8 mars 2026 à 18:55

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."

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8 mars 2026 à 18:55

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.

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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 stuffThe 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.
19 février 2026 à 07:01

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

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19 février 2026 à 07:01

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.

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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 HousingNayelea's house is awesome!
16 février 2026 à 12:00

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

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16 février 2026 à 12:00

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!

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'Overwatch' just hit its highest player base on Steam PC since launch — passing Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty
All it needed was a flying kitty. Overwatch is so back, as the kids say.Overwatch cat with meme juiceOverwatch cat with meme juice
8 février 2026 à 10:20

'Overwatch' just hit its highest player base on Steam PC since launch — passing Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty

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8 février 2026 à 10:20

All it needed was a flying kitty. Overwatch is so back, as the kids say.

Overwatch cat with meme juice

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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 waterMicrosoft's Gen-10 Xbox is its most ambitious ever, by far. And most risky.
8 février 2026 à 08:30

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

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8 février 2026 à 08:30

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.

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'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 RebirthTrailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
5 février 2026 à 11:31

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

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5 février 2026 à 11:31

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

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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 logosXbox Ally mockup with Xbox logo and Epic Store logos
4 février 2026 à 15:37

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

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4 février 2026 à 15:37

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