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Microsoft Rewards isn't going away anytime soon, but loyalty points continue to drop dramatically
By Kevin Okemwa published
more trouble Microsoft has made major adjustments to Microsoft Rewards, which has drastically dropped points from "other activities" from 10 to 2.

Leadership changes at Mojang Studios see Helen Chiang take an expanded role, Åsa Bredin take over as studio head
By Zachary Boddy published
New Leadership Helen Chiang has been the head of Mojang Studios for nearly six years now, but she is taking on an expanded role while Åsa Bredin takes over her previous position.

3 Call of Duty titles joined NVIDIA GeForce Now yesterday, but some gamers are claiming to be banned after playing on the cloud
By Cole Martin published
Ban alert Just 24 hours after joining the cloud service, bans are aplenty.

It's about time: Halo Infinite is finally getting its Firefight PvE mode next week
By Brendan Lowry published
Finally! The fan-favorite PvE mode Firefight is finally coming to Halo Infinite in just a few days.

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting an update in December that adds the metro system, new romance interactions, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
2.1 CD Projekt RED shared some of what to expect from Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.1, including the metro system and new romance interactions.

"I think about those handheld PCs, almost extensions of my Xbox console... We're significantly bigger than when Xbox started 20 years ago. It's our job to keep up with all that," says Phil Spencer who has been traveling with his Legion Go
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming handhelds Our own Jez Corden conducted an interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer to discuss the future of Xbox and PC gaming handhelds were a part of the discussion.

GO FAST: Xbox Series X console and Diablo 4 bundle for ONLY $349 — no this is not a joke
By Jennifer Young last updated
Deal The best Xbox Series X deal of the year just landed at Walmart who are doing the Xbox Series X Diablo 4 bundle for a simply nuts $349.

Microsoft wants your smartphone to act as a webcam for your PC
By Sean Endicott published
linking up Microsoft wants to make it easier to use your smartphone as a webcam for your PC. At least, that's what it seems like based on uncovered code in the Link to Windows app.

This top Samsung SSD I use is on sale AGAIN after Cyber Monday, and I'm buying another one
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal One of Samsung's best SSDs is on sale for 28% off in the aftermath of Cyber Monday.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the ability to buy games and play through Xbox Cloud Gaming is still on the way
By Samuel Tolbert published
☁️ In an interview with Windows Central, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer noted that the ability to play games you own through Xbox Cloud Gaming is still on the way.
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