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Gears of War: E-Day has received a large stability and performance patch ahead of its global launch, addressing online issues, campaign bugs, and Horde Siege problems.
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Microsoft scrapped plans for a dedicated Xbox cloud gaming controller, according to The New York Times. A Microsoft spokesperson denied the cancellation was tied to regulatory pressure from the Activision Blizzard deal, but offered no alternative
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Microsoft is discontinuing Xbox app support on 2020 Samsung Smart TVs starting November 3, 2026, citing incompatibility with the TV's operating system following Xbox Cloud Gaming technology updates.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has pushed back on speculation that Microsoft could sell or spin off its gaming division, stating the company is committed to long-term success through restructuring and strategic partnerships rather than divestment.
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Xbox's current Open World sale features major discounts on games including Starfield and Assassin's Creed Shadows, alongside heavily reduced Game Pass titles. A concurrent Ubisoft sale offers up to 85-90% off select games.
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Satya Nadella praised Xbox's restructuring under CEO Asha Sharma, calling the ongoing cost-cutting efforts "great to see" despite hundreds of job losses and major studio reorganizations across the division.
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A newly reported patent from Microsoft describes a content management system that would suspend gameplay to display ads, with a credit system allowing players to earn ad-free time.
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Two separate acquisition deals fell through after Microsoft showcased Ninja Theory's upcoming Celtic action sequel at Summer Game Fest in June, leaving the studio facing proposed closure.
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Xbox Insiders are spotting a new Microsoft Rewards tracker that displays daily streaks and Xbox Game Pass Weekly Streak progress on both the dashboard and player profiles. Microsoft confirms it's testing multiple features across insider tiers without
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Jon Kimmich, who spent 16 years at Microsoft during Xbox's early conceptual stages, argues the company must choose between building a cohesive console platform or maximizing publisher efficiency. Without a clear strategy, Project Helix could fail where
3 min readXbox Cloud Gaming has expanded its Stream Your Own Game library with new titles including Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant and the hero shooter Marvel Rivals, along with indie releases.
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Microsoft's latest round of layoffs reshapes Xbox's first-party structure, moving studios like 343 Industries and Rare to Activision while raising questions about Game Pass viability and the platform's future direction.
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