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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 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: Midnight

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 screen

Xbox isn't giving up on Japan just yet.

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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 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 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 Housing

Nayelea's house is awesome!

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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 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 Rebirth

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 logos

Xbox Ally mockup with Xbox logo and Epic Store logos

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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

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'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

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