Adam Hales

Windows 11 Windows 11 now supports MIDI 2.0 alongside enhancements to MIDI 1.0, introducing two-way communication, improved precision, multi-client support, and better compatibility for music creators.

News ARC Raiders’ Shrouded Sky update introduces facial hair, a dangerous Hurricane map condition, two new ARC enemies, and a fresh Raider Deck packed with cosmetic rewards.

Xbox With launch set for March 5, Marathon details its Xbox exclusives, upcoming server slam, and firm stance on cheaters.

Xbox Asha Sharma responds to accusations that she is a fake gamer or AI, clarifying her gamertag situation and outlining her vision to strengthen Xbox’s future.

News Seamus Blackley shares concerns about Microsoft’s AI direction, suggesting Xbox could be deprioritized as the company doubles down on generative AI across its business.

News Craig Cincotta has been named Chief of Staff at Xbox, reuniting with new CEO Asha Sharma. Here is his Microsoft career history and what the role means for Xbox leadership.

News Lenovo Korea suggests the Legion Go will receive no further driver updates, raising concerns about AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme support across multiple popular handheld gaming PCs.

Asha Sharma posts a spree of viral responses on social media, as Xbox fans try to work out what the over-arching strategy might look like.

News Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped US PlayStation sales in January 2026, according to Circana data. Battlefield 6 remained competitive across platforms, while Xbox and PC charts showed varied results.

Software Microsoft is retiring Contact Masking in Outlook after years of confusion, with the feature set to disappear in March.

News The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert after nine complaints, ruling it inappropriate, despite no explicit imagery being shown.

News An Xbox user has gone viral after showcasing Mario Kart Wii and Liberty City Stories running at 4K60 on Xbox Series X using Developer Mode, highlighting the console’s overlooked emulation potential.

News Marathon will not restrict cosmetic perks to PlayStation players, as Bungie confirms weapon charms are also planned for Xbox and Steam ahead of the game’s March 2026 launch.

Gaming Season 2 has launched with new maps, weapons, operators, and updates to REDSEC, but early Steam numbers suggest the content drop has not revived the player base.

Xbox Microsoft has quietly increased the Microsoft Rewards points cost for Xbox gift cards in the US and UK by roughly 5%.

News AI infrastructure demand is reshaping the storage market, as Western Digital confirms firm orders through 2026 and long-term agreements stretching into 2028.

Handhelds Valve has acknowledged that Steam Deck OLED stock shortages are due to memory and storage supply issues, raising questions about pricing and how this will affect the Steam Machine.

Hardware Acer and ASUS pause PC sales in the European country after a court ruled in favor of Nokia in a HEVC legal battle.

Gaming Mewgenics has already sold hundreds of thousands of copies on Steam, and now a console version is in development.

News High on Life 2 arrives across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with its CEO discussing Game Pass exposure, sales cannibalization, and long-term franchise growth.

News Opera’s complaint has triggered a regulatory investigation into whether Microsoft’s OEM incentives reduce consumer choice at the point of purchase.

News Insomniac says Spider-Man coming to Xbox is “not likely,” but past platform shifts, PC ports, and reports of a Windows-based next-generation Xbox suggest exclusivity may not be permanent anyway.

News Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.

News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools