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SLIM PICKINS Microsoft expects Sony to release a slimmer PlayStation 5 model sometime this year
New court documents state as much.
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THE NICE OKLAHOMA Microsoft Flight Simulator city update focuses on the massive state of Texas
Fly over various landmarks of a state the size of a small country.
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A MATTER OF? Is Bungie's new IP, Matter, releasing in 2025? Xbox seems to think so
The next original game from Bungie is seemingly just two years away, which potentially means a reveal is not far off.
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S-RANK The biggest news from BIG? The Xbox Series S is doing exactly what Microsoft hoped it would do
New information from Latin America's largest games festival has proved that the Xbox Series S is the console gateway Microsoft always wanted.
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SHARPIEGATE Poorly redacted court documents reveal how much Call of Duty is worth to PlayStation
Sony has been playing the Call of Duty exclusivity card from the beginning of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and now we know why.
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Deals Make space for Starfield on your Xbox Series X|S with the new WD_Black C50 expansion card
Plus here's how to save 10% on the Western Digital expansion card for Xbox.
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PERFECT VAPOUR We may be talking about the next generation of Xbox before we can play Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark is... a long ways away.
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Like many of us, Bethesda feels Call of Duty is getting special treatment that its own games did not, when it comes to which remain Xbox-exclusive and which can be on everything.
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Let's Go Party I wish I lived in the Xbox Series S Barbie Dreamhouse
Plus, some themed faceplates and a Forza Horizon 5 crossover.
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Bang For Your Buck Alan Wake's opening Stephen King quote only cost Remedy $1 to use
Quite the bargain.
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Money's No Object Microsoft bought Bethesda's parent company to stop Starfield being a PS5 exclusive
That's one way to go about it.
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SEE YOU IN COURT PS6 release date, Indiana Jones exclusivity, Game Pass - everything learned from day one of FTC Trial
The court battle is underway, and everyone's dirty laundry is being revealed. Scandal! Intrigue! Saucey info!
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INFLATION BABY Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Series X are getting a price hike
If you want to stay subscribed to Microsoft's star service, you'll have to bust out more cash for game Pass.
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360 Vision Xbox will look at VR more seriously when "there’s an audience there"
You'll be waiting a long while if you're waiting on an Xbox VR headset.
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Saved By The Bell Microsoft isn't shutting down Redfall developer Arkane Austin, says Xbox head
"It was a miss, but how much of a miss? I want to support them to be able to keep working to deliver the game they had in mind."
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WHAT COULD IT BE? Microsoft and People Can Fly collaborating on Project Maverick, a game based on an existing IP
And it's just one project in development at the studio.
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MOVING ON Microsoft shifts development focus of first-party games to Xbox Series X/S, leaving Xbox One behind
Thanks for everything, Xbox One.
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FINISH THE FIGHT Halo didn't skip not-E3 after all
Master Chief and The Arbiter are coming to Brawlhalla, a game that probably has more active players than Halo Infinite right now.
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FABLE, PLEASE Watch the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct live stream here
Not-E3 continues with a new showcase from Microsoft.
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ONCE UPON A TIME Fable 4 is crucial to Xbox’s future, but it could be a Monkey’s Paw moment for fans
The original Fable trilogy was a product of the right studio, in the right place, at the right time – and that’s hard to replicate.
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Bold Moves Microsoft might consider pulling Activision out of the UK to sidestep the CMA's ruling
It's one of the more extreme options Microsoft is considering.
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INSIDE THE BOX Xbox branded "cheeky" as it highlights 12 PlayStation Showcase titles coming to Xbox
The PlayStation Showcase was barely finished when a cheeky tweet from Xbox tried to wrestle the attention back to Microsoft's brand.
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Wakey Wakey Alan Wake 2's titular voice actor may have confirmed an October release
Just in time for Halloween!
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BIG MONEY UK slaps additional restrictions on the Microsoft x Activision Blizzard King deal
Following the big No stamped on the deal earlier this year, Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard is facing another barrier.
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WIN PLACE SHOW Microsoft's Phil Spencer candidly admits the company lost the console wars to competitors
Microsoft "lost the worst generation to lose" with Xbox One, says Spencer.
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PHIL DISHEARTENED Xbox boss expresses "disappointment" with response to Redfall, pledges to continue work on the game
Phil Spencer comments on Redfall's reception among gamers and critics.
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GAME ON Mark your calendars: Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct set to reveal epic content on June 11
Timings confirmed.
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FREE TRIAL FUN Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now spread the joy of gaming with five friends
Invite your friends to play, on Microsoft.
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IN WITH THE NEW Xbox Game Pass expands its library with Redfall, Ravenlok, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, and more
Five are coming, five are leaving.
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SUCKS TO BE YOU Redfall review: A bloodless imitation of Arkane’s best work
Dishonored’s magic is spread thin across a co-op open world where compromise is everywhere
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THE PRICE OF GAME Xbox's troubles started way before the latest Activision Blizzard setback
This generation has been incredible for Xbox Game Pass, but the wider Xbox ecosystem is struggling. Can Microsoft get back on track?
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KBM VAMP HUNTING Redfall: sink your fangs into the game with optimized PC specs and approachable options
For the PC crowd.
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REWIND AND REJOICE Time-bending action is back: Quantum Break returns to Steam and Xbox Game Pass
Pulled briefly earlier this month.
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MONEY & STUFF Xbox sales during Microsoft's third quarter fell 30% and there were little gains in content and services
Overall it reported a 7% increase in revenue to the tune of $52.9 billion.
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TAKE A LITTLE TRIP Microsoft Flight Simulator Update 13 takes you to Antarctica and over the white sand beaches of Oceania
Fly over the Moai monoliths, Autograph Tower, and other points of interest.
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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Shock! UK blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition
"On this basis, the CMA has decided to prohibit the Merger."
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APRIL INTO MAY The Last Case of Benedict Fox, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Redfall, others coming to Game Pass
More games for your buck.
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TO THE NETHER Minecraft Legends release times for all regions
Hoping to jump into the latest Minecraft spin-off as soon as possible? Here’s when you’ll be able to access the game.
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FLAWED STRATEGY Minecraft Legends review: a cute kid-friendly strategy adventure, but missing the series’ magic
While Minecraft Legends aims to be a kid-friendly first RTS and fodder for Minecraft fans, it's not entirely successful at either. The backbone of something brilliant lurks within, though.
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MOBA FOR DUMMIES Minecraft Legends could be you and your kids’ next Game Pass favourite
The Easter holidays may have only just come to a close, but ahead of the summer – and those long, school-less weeks – you should remember Minecraft Legends.
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MR WORLDWIDE PC Game Pass has just launched in 40 new countries
Those in Egypt, Moroco, Ukraine and more can access limited-time rewards if they join up soon.
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CYCLE PATH 2021's best indie is now an Xbox Game Pass must-play
Over and over and over and over – like a hero with a miniature sickle. The joy of repetition really is in you.
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On To New Pastures Long time Halo dev Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft after nine years
Staten had recently moved back to Microsoft Publishing.
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NETHER-ENDING Minecraft movie will release in 2025, starring Jason Momoa
The movie was first announced in 2014.
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A NEW ROUND OF GAMES Minecraft Legends, Loop Hero, Iron Brigade, more coming to Xbox Game Pass
New titles to dive into.
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CASH HAEMO ROYALE Vampire Survivors absolutely deserved to win Best Game at the BAFTAs
It achieves more with a handful of sprites and some clever psychology than most AAAs do with infinite budgets.
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PERSONA NON GRATA Xbox has an embarrassing Square Enix problem
And it's not just that one publisher, either – there's still a big issue Xbox needs to address, Activision Blizzard takeover or not.
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IF IT AIN’T BROKE The Witcher 3 Next Gen Update: three months on, I’m still not convinced
CDPR is future-proofing its flagship games, but at a cost to today’s players.
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ROLL FOR INITIATIVE Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC adds Forgotten Realms locations, classes, and more
It even has dice rolls.
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ID BUY THAT FOR A... Microsoft scraps the $1 intro Game Pass subscription and looks at "different marketing promotions"
A once-great way of getting into Game Pass Ultimate is gone. But maybe it'll be replaced with something better?