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Each month, Microsoft offers a number of titles for free to all those with an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Though in some ways less enticing than Game Pass, Games with Gold titles remain in your library for as long as you are subscribed to the service. The console manufacturer has …

It has been nine months since Bang & Olufsen and Xbox announced a new partnership to deliver “high-end gaming audio”. Things fell silent pretty quickly but that changed this week, with the announcement of the Beoplay Portal, a multi-platform wireless headset aimed at Xbox and PC gamers. Typically when we …

It seems like Discord will have new ownership soon. Several companies were engaged in negotiations but a new report suggests that Microsoft is indeed the frontrunner and should have the deal finalised sometime next month.  According to sources speaking with The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is now in “exclusive” negotiations …

Xbox Live is as synonymous with the Xbox brand as the console itself. Since its launch in 2002, Xbox Live has allowed owners of Microsoft’s console to go online and play games with friends. After 18 years however, the console manufacturer has confirmed that the Xbox Live name will be …

It has been around six months since Watch Dogs Legion first released, so its about time for a free weekend. Later this week, Ubisoft will be making Watch Dogs Legion free to download and play for a limited time. Aside from that, the game also has a new roadmap for …

Microsoft isn't only interested in acquiring game developer studios, it seems the company is also looking at gaming-adjacent services for acquisitions too. This week, reports claim that Microsoft is currently in talks to buy Discord – potentially for more money than it spent on acquiring Bethesda.  According to VentureBeat, Discord …

When Microsoft announced FPS Boost, the console manufacturer promised that fans would be able to play many of their favourite games which were previously capped to 30fps at 60fps and beyond on the Series X|S. While so far the number of titles supported is limited, the results have been impressive …

With video games getting larger and larger in file size, and the industry moving towards an all-digital future, the need for a fast and stable internet connection is becoming more necessary by the day. In order to help this along somewhat, Microsoft has now added an option to increase download …

While companies such as Valve, PlayStation and even Nintendo have tried their hands at virtual reality, Microsoft has stayed far away from the technology, especially with regards to Xbox. That being said, the console manufacturer may in fact be working on a headset, based on a reference made in the …

Recently we reported that Super Bomberman R Online was rated by the ESRB for release on PC. Now, Konami has made it official. The 64-player Super Bomberman R Online will be coming to PC and consoles in 2021. Making the announcement, Konami said “Building on the success of its initial …

Undertale took the gaming community by storm when it first released in 2015. Since then, the game has continued to thrive through the support of a dedicated fanbase, and the promise that more is coming from the world of Undertale (through Deltarune). It was therefore surprising that the game never …

As 343 Industries continues to tirelessly work on Halo: Infinite in an attempt to make it the game that fans hope it will be, the studio has been drip feeding new information on their progress, as well as new features in the game. 343i have now revealed that Halo: Infinite …

Following the confirmation that Microsoft had purchased ZeniMax Media, the console manufacturer announced that almost two-dozen Bethesda titles would be coming to Xbox Game Pass. We already knew that some of these titles would get a boost to 60fps, but we now have more details on which games exactly. During …

A lot of interesting quotes came out of the Xbox/Bethesda roundtable conversation this week. While we've already covered the biggest news, such as Bethesda titles being on Game Pass, FPS Boost support and future game exclusivity, we've yet to touch on some of Todd Howard's comments during the stream, which …

Last night, Microsoft hosted a Bethesda-focused roundtable to give new insight into the company's acquisition of ZeniMax Media and what that means for the future of Xbox. During the discussion, Phil Spencer was openly asked about future game exclusivity and he finally gave us a clear answer – future Bethesda …

Throughout 2020, many industries saw major losses due to COVID-19 and the ensuing pandemic which required shops and venues to close. The gaming industry however not only persevered but thrived during this period, growing to its biggest size ever, with the console market surpassing $50 Billion worldwide. As reported by …

While some games get next-gen patches which offer older titles at higher frame rates, this process often requires the direct input of the developer. With the Series X|S, Microsoft announced that the next-gen Xbox consoles would receive a feature called FPS boost. Though currently only a small selection of games …

Earlier this week, Microsoft officially closed its deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, bringing in Bethesda and other studios into Xbox's first-party line-up. At the time, Phil Spencer promised that we'd start seeing more Bethesda titles on Game Pass starting this week. This evening, Microsoft made good on that promise with …

The Arkham series of Batman games offered what is widely regarded as some of the most high quality comic book video games. While waiting for Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad, fans can rpelay the old titles. Unfortunately, on Xbox the latest game, Arkham Knight only runs at 900p. This may …

Back when it was first announced that Microsoft was planning to purchase ZeniMax Media, the console manufacturer celebrated by adding a number of Bethesda games to its Xbox Game Pass service. Now that the acquisition has been completed, it has been announced that more titles are set to arrive later …

After several days of approvals and clearing red tape, Microsoft has officially acquired ZeniMax Media. Today, the $7.5 billion deal completed, immediately bringing Bethesda and other ZeniMax teams into Microsoft's first party line-up.

As we navigate through 2021, fans have been looking forward into the year, wondering what new gaming experiences await them. While both Nintendo and PlayStation have now updated fans on what to expect, through a Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play respectively, Microsoft has been relatively silent. However, it …

It has been around six months since Microsoft first announced plans to acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion. Now, it looks like the final hurdles have been cleared, with reports indicating that the merger has been approved by regulators.  Today, the EU has approved Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax without conditions, …

2020 was a rough year for many industries. Due to COVID-19 and the global pandemic, many markets were either severely restricted or shut down entirely. For gaming however, this unfortunate situation served as a boon for the industry. Throughout 2020, the industry went through record growth in many aspects, and …

Each month, Microsoft brings a number of new games to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. For the month of March, subscribers can get their hands on a number of exciting titles, including Star Wars: Squadrons and NBA 2K21. The full list of games announced to be coming to Game …

Ever since From Software’s Elden Ring was announced back during E3 2019, the studio has remained tight lipped on any information regarding the much anticipated title. Though From Software itself insists development is going smoothly, many fans have been concerned by the lack of significant updates. Fortunately, it would seem …

343 Industries has provided another update on Halo Infinite this week. This time around, the studio is showcasing graphical improvements for the game, which has been a key area of focus since gathering feedback from last year's gameplay reveal.  The latest Inside Infinite reveals that teams are polishing the game's …

Each month, Microsoft offers a number of games for free to all those with an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Though the decision was quickly reversed, the console manufacturer had originally planned on doubling the price of this service, prompting some to wonder whether the games offered would increase in either …

While cloud gaming is currently in its infancy, many publishers and companies are betting on the technology being the future of the games industry. Though services such as Stadia have tried and failed to capture the market, Microsoft continues to bet on its own service, with the console manufacturer claiming …

Microsoft is set to complete its acquisition of ZeniMax Media within the next couple of weeks. There have been a lot of questions around Microsoft's plans for ZeniMax and Bethesda and it sounds like we may finally get some answers, as reports indicate that there will be a small event …