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Xbox has faced plenty of criticism in the past for its heavy-handed approach to studio and project management, so when Xbox began acquiring and forming new studios in recent years, it chose to go with a more hands-off approach. Unfortunately, there are downsides that come with this, as we are …

Sony isn't the only company looking to revamp its subscription services this week. Microsoft is reportedly working on a new tier for Xbox Game Pass – a family plan that would allow up to five accounts to use the service.  According to sources speaking with Windows Central, Xbox is planning …

Following on from multiple leaks, Sony officially announced its PlayStation Plus revamp. Formerly known as Project Spartacus, this was set up to be Sony's answer to Xbox Game Pass, but initial impressions seem to be that the final product has fallen short of expectations.

Call of Duty has been a staple of the video games industry for almost two decades, with publisher Activision ensuring the chart-topping franchise released a game every year. With this no longer being the case under Microsoft, it seems the console manufacturer will supplement mainline releases with remasters of older …

Six months on from launch, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy came to Xbox Game Pass for PC and console in March. We are often left wondering just how much money Microsoft spends licensing some of these bigger titles. According to one analyst, it seems Microsoft has paid Square Enix somewhere …

Earlier this week, Microsoft published a lengthy post detailing the group ‘LAPSUS$' and how it operates following a string of cyberattacks on companies like Nvidia, Samsung and even Microsoft itself. Now, just days later, seven members of the group have been identified and arrested.  The group had stolen and leaked …

We've been hearing about Microsoft's internal cloud gaming initiatives for a while now, with plans to fund and help develop “cloud native” games. Now, the Xbox team is making this more official, announcing its new cloud-focused games publishing arm at GDC. Previously, we've heard that Microsoft is in talks to …

Microsoft Flight Simulator released in 2020 to a positive reception with many praising the game’s rendering of the entire Earth – even if there were a few mistakes. Asobo Studio has since been updating its world country-by-country with accurate and bespoke mapping – the latest World Update of which is …

Microsoft’s first-party controller customisablility has shined in recent generations, with players being able to control the colours of almost all aspects of the accessory. Likewise, Microsoft-designed custom controllers have never shied away from being flashy. Even so, their newest controllers are the oddest pair yet. Making the announcement on the …

Earlier this week, we learned that Microsoft had been hacked by the same group behind recent cyberattacks on Nvidia and Samsung, both of which resulted in significant leaks. Microsoft has now confirmed the breach, and has begun investigating the group known as LAPSUS$.  As previously confirmed, the group did manage …

While Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to a merger, there are a number of hurdles still left to clear before the acquisition can happen. Aside from regulators, the deal also needs to be approved by Activision Blizzard shareholders.  Activision Blizzard shareholders will need to vote on whether to sell …

Microsoft has been moving away from Internet Explorer for years and while the browser is still available today, Edge has largely taken over. In June, IE will be going away for good, with an upcoming Windows update set to wipe it from PCs once it reaches end-of-life.  Microsoft announced plans …

Godfall has had an interesting life. Originally announced as a PS5 exclusive, the game was the first title to officially be announced for Sony’s then-next-gen system. Since launch, the game has found its way to PC, via the Epic Games Store, and even the PS4. Now, Godfall is finally finding …

The ransomware group that breached Samsung and Nvidia in recent months has now claimed to have breached Microsoft. Specifically, the group claims to have the source code for Microsoft's search engine, Bing, as well as code for Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant software.  The group, LAPSUS$, has been in the news …

Millions of lives were flipped upside down following the invasion of Ukraine by Vladamir Putin. Many companies were quick to shun these actions, making public statements of support for Ukraine as well as donating money to the cause. Epic Games has now weighed in, announcing that 100% of its Fortnite …

It has been just over a year since Rare’s 007 GoldenEye remaster resurfaced online with fresh leaks and even a playable build. Now a year later, it looks like GoldenEye will be re-releasing, although recent world events may have caused a delay.  Rare originally began working on this remaster back …

Following on from yesterday's leak, Microsoft has confirmed the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass. The official announcement also includes supported platforms for each game – something that wasn't included in the leak.  While Xbox Game Pass is available across Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and …

Recently, we learned that Perfect Dark director, Dan Neuburger, has left The Initiative. As it turns out, the number of key departures from the studio is much, much larger. After assembling a team of hand-picked talent, nearly half of The Initiative's employees left over the past year. Currently, it is …

The Xbox team has had a busy month so far. We’ve already seen Xbox Game Pass updated with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy joining the service, alongside other titles. Now, the second batch of games hitting Game Pass have been revealed, including Weird West, a new game from the creator …

Aside from announcing plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, the Xbox team has been very quiet so far in 2022, with no announcements or streams. Meanwhile, competitors like Nintendo and Sony have both held game reveal streams in Q1. We could be waiting a little while longer to hear from Xbox …

Xbox has spent many years refining its Dashboard software, now offering a consistent experience across its console generations. Despite this, the console manufacturer is constantly improving features while adding new ones in. For the month of March, Xbox owners can look forward to a number of useful quality of life …

While a majority of video game console manufacturers host large blowout events featuring some of their biggest IPs and upcoming games while also highlighting indies, Nintendo and Microsoft have dedicated showcases to shed light on some lesser-known upcoming games. Microsoft is set to host its third ID@Xbox showcase, which will …

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was already complicated. Not only is it the largest merger in gaming history, but the latter company is also dealing with a number of lawsuits. Now, another legal battle has been added to the pile, with the US Justice Department investigating potential insider trading connected …

In recent weeks, sources have claimed that Microsoft is in talks with its teams to create a sequel to Fallout New Vegas. As it turns out, the situation may have been misread slightly. Rather than a New Vegas 2, Microsoft may have another Fallout spin-off planned, similar in concept to …

Back when it was first revealed that Activision Blizzard had facilitated a toxic work place filled with sexism, discrimination, a frat boy culture and more, it was also claimed that the behavious of the company caused the suicide of a developer. Now, the family of the deceased is suing the …

With Sony and Nintendo both hailing from Japan, there has been little space in the market for Microsoft’s Xbox system. Historically, Xbox has performed very poorly in the nation, however, a new report has revealed that both the Xbox Series X and S have individually outsold the Xbox One in …

In late 2021, Microsoft announced some major improvements coming to the Xbox Game Pass app on PC. The update will finally give users more control over their game installs and files, as well as increased mod support. Now after months of testing, this update is finally ready to roll out. …

We've officially made it through to March and right on time, Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC, consoles and cloud. In a surprise move, we have a pretty major headliner for this month – Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.  Marvel's Guardians …

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a highly valued service, offering many first and third party games for one relatively low subscription. The primary issues surrounding Game Pass is the fact that it is hosted using Microsoft’s PC’s store – though this may change in the future.

In recent years, Microsoft has acquired both Bethesda and Obsidian Entertainment, paving the way for a potential Fallout New Vegas sequel. Fans have been hoping for a sequel for some time and now, it sounds like Microsoft is open to the idea.  In the latest episode of Grubbsnax on Giant …