Xbox news: Microsoft to launch Xbox TV app on June 30; game demos for Game Pass; and more Ahead of a joint press conference with Bethesda Softworks on Sunday, Microsoft provided an early look at some of its… Read More
GeekWire Gift Guide: 10 ideas for people who love games The beautiful thing about shopping for game fans is that they’re usually easy to please. At this point, every platform… Read More
Review: ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ on Xbox Series X is a showcase for Microsoft’s console and cloud I spent much of my weekend exploring a virtual version of the world from the sky in Microsoft Flight Simulator,… Read More
‘Yes, this is really happening’: Xbox Series X Mini Fridge coming out this holiday season It’s the world’s most powerful running joke: Microsoft’s Xbox Series X-themed mini fridge will be available for sale later this… Read More
Despite Xbox shortages, Microsoft reports $3.6B in Q3 gaming revenue, 232% growth in hardware sales As per the company’s fiscal third quarter earnings report, Microsoft’s Xbox division posted $3.6 billion in revenue, up 50% year-over-year.… Read More
Biden signs executive order to investigate semiconductor shortage affecting electronic goods U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that will start an investigation into critical shortages of various… Read More
Microsoft unveils new Xbox wireless gaming headset and updates accessibility guidelines In a big news day for Microsoft’s Xbox division, the company announced a new wireless headset for the Xbox Series… Read More
Still trying to buy the new Xbox? You probably aren’t getting one until June The ninth generation of console hardware has gotten off to a rocky start, and it’s not likely to let up… Read More
Report on game console energy consumption dings Microsoft for failure to tweak power-saving settings Energy consumption by the new Xbox gaming console could cost new owners of the Microsoft device more than $500 million… Read More
Xbox Series X/S launch and Game Pass push Microsoft’s quarterly gaming revenue past $5 billion The latest Xbox console release helped Microsoft hit a new mark for gaming revenue, topping $5 billion during the December… Read More
Holiday gaming gift guide: What to know about the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch This is the first holiday season for the ninth generation of video game consoles, as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox… Read More
‘Halo Infinite’ developer hints at a ‘high-level update’ coming soon for delayed game The Xbox Series X made an impressive debut last week, but its biggest launch title is still missing in action.… Read More
Series X launch is ‘largest in Xbox history’ as Microsoft tries to meet demand Microsoft this week had its largest Xbox launch ever. After debuting on Tuesday, the Series X (XSX) and all-digital counterpart… Read More
Vape news: Microsoft forced to respond to viral videos of smoke billowing out of Xbox Series X Anytime a company has to start a tweet with “We can’t believe we have to say this,” you just know… Read More
Snoop Dogg can chill and play games as he unboxes world’s first Xbox Series X Fridge “This is cool, baby.” Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg reacted to the temperature and the birthday gift he received from Microsoft… Read More
Unboxing Microsoft’s new Xbox consoles: A low-key look for a heavyweight performance The first thing I saw when I opened the boxes for the Xbox Series X and S was a command.… Read More
GameStop and Microsoft team up to sell Xbox All Access at more than 5K GameStop retail locations GameStop announced today a multi-year strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft. Under the terms of the deal, GameStop is now an… Read More
Analysis: In 9th console generation, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo aren’t playing the same game A late-night leak forced Microsoft to officially disclose some of its plans for the launch of the Xbox Series X… Read More
Preview: Halo Infinite is a ‘spiritual reboot’ of the linchpin Xbox series Microsoft’s 343 Industries revealed more information Friday about its next game in the Halo franchise, the forthcoming Halo Infinite. In… Read More
Microsoft debuts new ‘Halo,’ ‘Fable,’ and more console exclusives for the Xbox Series X Microsoft’s Xbox team took to Twitch on Thursday morning to announce a cavalcade of new games and console exclusives for… Read More
Analysis: Microsoft does a deep dive into the ‘most powerful Xbox ever,’ but price tag still a big question Microsoft on Monday revealed new details about the hardware that powers its next console. The Xbox Series X is ostensibly… Read More
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X will support 4 generations of games, deliver ‘generational leap in processing’ Microsoft has called the upcoming Xbox Series X its most powerful console yet, and the tech giant wants to back… Read More
Analyst: Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 releases could be delayed due to coronavirus outbreak Nintendo has already reported production delays from the outbreak of coronavirus in China, and a Wall Street firm thinks the… Read More
Microsoft wants you to call its next-generation console just ‘Xbox,’ hints at additional devices The surprising announcement of the new Xbox Series X console last week garnered plenty of reaction, and one of the… Read More
Console vs. cloud: What Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X says about the future of gaming A few months after the announcement of Project Scarlett, Microsoft took to the Game Awards stage on Thursday night to… Read More
The most powerful console yet, or a refrigerator? Reactions to Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X The design and power of the new Xbox Series X captured the attention of the internet in the wake of… Read More
Microsoft unveils its next Xbox console: ‘Series X’ will debut in 2020, with mini-tower design Microsoft revealed the name and look of its next Xbox console on Thursday night, unveiling the new Xbox “Series X”… Read More
