News

Explore by article type

Latest News

Sunset Overdrive Xbox One disc
Xbox is hiring a "Physical Games Strategist" — will Helix have discs?

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox Microsoft's positioning on physical games is still unclear ... but this latest job vacancy might offer a hint. What's going on?

Xbox
Surface Laptop Ultra
Reviewers say RTX Spark laptops deliver the AI power creators want

By Sean Endicott Published

Laptops The first wave of RTX Spark laptops earns praise from reviewers, drawing comparisons to Apple’s high-end MacBook Pro.

Laptops
Screenshots from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4
High praise for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

By Jennifer Young Published

GAMING Modern Warfare 4 early access is live, sitting at 82% on Steam, and critics are calling it the best CoD story mode since 2019.

GAMING
A closeup of the Xbox Ally's Xbox button, D-pad, and joystick.
Microsoft gives XBOX mode a more handheld-friendly Gaming Task View

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a Gaming Task View in XBOX mode, giving Windows 11 users faster access to the desktop.

Windows 11
Hnadheld gaming console on pink background
Steam is finally fixing its broken DLC achievements

By Jennifer Young Published

GAMING PC gamers can finally 100% a base game without buying every DLC expansion or grinding dead online modes thanks to Steam Achievement Sets.

GAMING
Master Chief from Halo 3, seen from behind, looks towards the illuminated Welcome to New Vegas sign and surrounding buildings beneath an orange sky.
Halo 3 inside Fallout: New Vegas is the latest entry in gaming’s “nothing makes sense anymore” era

By Adam Hales Published

GAMING Halo 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are running together, letting Master Chief explore the Mojave with Halo weapons and vehicles.

GAMING
Master Chief next to the Switch logo
Switch emulation hits Xbox Series X (and it's good)

By Adam Hales Published

GAMING Nintendo Switch games are now running on Xbox Series X through an emulator in Developer Mode.

GAMING
Side-by-side artwork from Halo 2 and Halo 3, featuring Master Chief holding a rifle against a blue and orange battlefield on the left and dual-wielding weapons above a burning city on the right.
Xbox had much bigger plans for Halo 2 and 3 remakes before layoffs canceled them

By Adam Hales Published

Halo Halo Studios reportedly had ambitious plans for Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes, including multiplayer, Forge, Firefight, Theater, and more.

4 Comments
Halo
Minecraft promotional artwork featuring Steve, Alex, and various mobs, with the Minecraft logo and the words "NOW ON APPLE SILICON?" displayed prominently in gold lettering.
Minecraft Bedrock Edition is running on macOS with Windows crossplay

By Adam Hales Published

MINECRAFT Blockintosh is bringing Minecraft Bedrock Edition to Apple Silicon, complete with the advantages Mac players have been missing.

MINECRAFT
A stern, armored soldier grips a large futuristic rifle amid a devastated urban ruin, under a cloudy sky; the scene feels gritty and tense.
Microsoft will reward new Windows 11 PC buyers with 25 Xbox games worth $500+

By Alexander Cope Published

Windows 11 Gears of War: Reloaded and more Xbox free games will be given to PC players as part of Windows 11's latest promotion.

Windows 11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives