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A person in a teal hoodie holds a white Xbox controller in front of a TV showing a colorful video game, creating a relaxed gaming mood.
Microsoft reveals a new pocket-sized Xbox Nano Controller

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming The Xbox Nano Controller is a new gamepad designed to fit into your pocket and accommodate players with smaller hands more easily, yet its MSRP and design omissions give cause for concern

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Microsoft is asking players if its biggest franchises should go Xbox‑only — including Minecraft

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox Microsoft is actively asking Xbox users with multiple consoles how they'd react if big franchises went fully console exclusive. Is this a hint at things to come?

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An Amazon tablet on a wooden desk with a chat window open on the display. A keyboard accessory, stylus, and letter tiles spelling "ALEXA" sit nearby.
Amazon’s NanoMatte display is so good it makes me want a whole new Surface Pro

By Sean Endicott Published

Surface Amazon's new Nanomatte display cuts glare and improves stylus feel. Microsoft should copy it when making the next Surface Pro.

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A man in a tan jacket holds a black vape pen near his chest against a dark, smoky backdrop, creating a moody, dramatic impression.
Elgato releases new Wave Go wireless microphone — here's how it works

By Alexander Cope Published

Microphones The Elgato Wave Go is a brand new clip-on/handheld microphone system designed for recording high-quality audio with adjustable sound profiles, long battery life, easy portability, and more features for $99.99 MSRP.

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Hands hold a Zune HD device showing Mario in a bright, playful platform game, with colorful icons and green hills on screen.
Bust out your Zune HD — It's time to play Super Mario 64

By Cale Hunt Published

Microsoft Super Mario 64 running on a Zune HD ... what year is it?

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AI or bugs? The Total War: SHOGUN 2 remake has gamers irate.

By Cale Hunt Published

PC gaming Gaming and AI are practically inseparable at this point, but that doesn't mean gamers will love the combo.

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The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images
I asked for this Teams feature years ago, and Microsoft finally delivered

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Teams will soon support direct video sharing from OneDrive, solving a major problem for remote presentations and events.

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Lor'themar from World of Warcraft reacting to the writing quality of the game (it's bad.)
World of Warcraft: Midnight continues to deliver maddeningly weak writing

By Jez Corden Published

Gaming I'm convinced Blizzard wants me to hate WoW: Retail, as backlash grows to one of its weakest character deaths in recent memory. Maybe ... ever?

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Master Chief wearing green tactical armor and a gold visor, holding a futuristic assault rifle inside a glowing blue geometric corridor structure.
Halo Campaign Evolved gets multiplayer, thanks to yet another fan-made mod

By Adam Hales Published

Halo Halo fans have brought classic multiplayer to Halo: Campaign Evolved through Mjolnir Core, an ambitious community mod featuring 19 maps and support for up to 16 players.

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Microsoft formalizes "Xbox Labs" team, focused on compatibility and emerging tech

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox As AI mods and reverse-engineered games take over the internet, Microsoft is founding a team to explore potential applications for Xbox and gaming in general.

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