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Here's Microsoft's latest announcements regarding Xbox's 25th anniversary
By Alexander Cope Published
Gaming Xbox has revealed the next slate of its celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the brand, and the Fanfest tour is coming to a city near you.

Playing Halo: Campaign Evolved as it was always intended... With the Duke
By Richard Devine Published
Xbox When Halo first hit our Xbox consoles, we were playing with the Duke controller, the most legendary of them all. There's a new remake of Halo, so playing it with the remade Duke just feels right.

Microsoft tests deeper Phone Link Start menu integration in Windows 11
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft is testing Start menu previews for Phone Link and customizable search controls in Windows 11. Here is a look at the latest preview build features.

No, Xbox isn't quitting Steam — but it IS doubling down on PC gaming. Here's how.
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox Xbox's PC offering has improved immeasurably over the last few years, and while it isn't indicative of a shift away from Steam, it does show how seriously Microsoft is taking PC gaming.

New data: Xbox Play Anywhere is steadily gaining traction, but challenges remain
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox New data shows Xbox Game Pass adoption has improved in recent months, but big app gaps remain. Can Microsoft do more to boost it?

Halo Campaign Evolved performed well on Xbox, but PS5 gamers give it a collective shrug
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox Halo Campaign Evolved has been an abject failure on PlayStation 5, according to new data, heaping on more evidence that Xbox's rush to PS5 publishing has been a huge mistake.

LG's response to Windows 11 monitor adware proves it learned nothing
By Sean Endicott Published
Monitors LG stopped shoving McAfee ads onto Windows 11 PCs after Microsoft stepped in, but its official response proves the company still doesn't get the problem.

Microsoft outlines new areas of focus for Windows 11 as it promises make OS great with 8GB RAM
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 Microsoft's Windows chief Pavan Davuluri has provided an update on the work it's been doing to fix Windows 11's biggest problems.

Sony's response to fan backlash regarding its physical disc cancellation is not comforting
By Alexander Cope Published
Gaming Sony finally responds to gamers criticizing its decision to cease production of physical game discs, and its response has only added gasoline to the ongoing fiery debate about game preservation
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