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Xbox is Microsoft's gaming division. Launched in 2001 with the original Xbox console (presented by Bill Gates and The Rock, no less), the division has gone through multiple permutations on its journey to its current form. Originally envisioned as a device that could bring Windows to the living room, Xbox eventually competed more directly with PlayStation targeting core gamers.
Xbox had solid success in the United States and other English-speaking markets, buoyed by heavy hitters like Halo and Forza, alongside various heavy hitting third-party exclusive titles. Microsoft's Xbox is responsible for various gaming innovations that are now commonplace. Online live infrastructure, "games as a service" titles, subscription services, and cloud-first business models owe at least something to initiatives spearheaded by Microsoft (for better or worse).
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If this leak is real, Xbox is about to score a huge RPG it’s never had access to
Xbox A new datamine suggests Wuthering Waves could be coming to Xbox, with platform references discovered in game files, though no official announcement has been made.
One of 2025's best sleeper hits is finally coming to Xbox and Game Pass
Gaming Absolum is a gorgeous 2D beat 'em up with roguelite that feels like a modern-day Golden Axe, and it's at last coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass this March.
Game Pass March lineup is stacked — RE7, Disco Elysium, and more
Game Pass Resident Evil 7 headlines a packed second half of March, with Disco Elysium, Like a Dragon, and more joining Game Pass across Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers.
Long‑requested feature arrives as Xbox App now supports adding non‑Xbox games
Xbox App A new update to the Xbox PC app introduces manual library additions, allowing users to launch apps and games directly from the interface without relying solely on supported storefronts.
Fans push back on Xbox’s development pitch, arguing the platform’s problems lie elsewhere
Xbox Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.
This is the real story behind Xbox's "Project Moorcroft"
Xbox An interview with ID@Xbox global director Guy Richards sheds light on what really happened to Project Moorcroft and why demos remain part of Xbox’s strategy.
Xbox wants to improve store discovery, and we can thank ID@Xbox
Xbox Xbox says its ID@Xbox program generated hundreds of millions in sales on the Xbox Store. Despite that success, the company is introducing changes to improve how games are discovered.
Xenios Alpha launches, enabling Xbox 360 gaming on Apple devices
Xbox An experimental fork of the Xenia emulator has arrived on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, bringing early Xbox 360 emulation to Apple devices through the new XeniOS alpha.
