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Game Pass adds Vampire Survivors spin‑off + classics for April 2026
Gaming Vampire Crawlers, Final Fantasy V, Aphelion, KILN, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass during the second half of April 2026.
Former PlayStation CEO chimes in on Game Pass; Xbox CEO would "love to chat."
XBOX Former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden questions Xbox’s Game Pass strategy, calling its outlook grim, as new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma responds publicly and signals openness to discussion.
Renewed scrutiny of Windows Recall highlights risky handoffs
WINDOWS 11 TotalRecall can extract sensitive data from Windows Recall even without Windows Hello authentication.
Microsoft is finally adding the right kind of AI support to Windows 11
Windows 11 Support for AI agents on the Taskbar and Search Box are coming to Windows 11 next month, Microsoft has confirmed.
You could win $1 million for switching to Microsoft Edge
APPS Microsoft launched a new promo to get more users to adopt its Edge browser, but barely anyone noticed for a month.
Sword of the Sea may land on Xbox soon
XBOX Giant Squid has confirmed it is beginning to explore port options for Sword of the Sea, raising the possibility of a future Xbox release for the critically acclaimed indie title.
Zorin OS 18.1 simplifies Windows migration
Windows 11 Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.
Xbox’s new CEO responds after Insider update reportedly bricks a Series S
XBOX Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma directly responded to an Xbox Insider who claimed a recent update bricked their Series S.
South of Midnight scores big as BAFTA crowns a surprise winner
XBOX South of Midnight wins the BAFTA for New Intellectual Property, beating titles like Split Fiction and ARC Raiders, marking Xbox’s only award at this year’s ceremony.
Microsoft Rewards is changing in May and earning points may get harder
Microsoft Rewards Microsoft Rewards is rolling out a new tiered system with Member, Silver, and Gold levels, alongside increased earning potential and monthly bonuses, though early user reactions remain mixed.
