Xbox Live Outage Blocks Game Access, Sign-ins, and Digital License Checks for Thousands of Players
Xbox players worldwide are experiencing widespread service disruptions after a major Xbox Live outage prevented users from signing in, accessing purchased games, and launching...
Xbox Tests Smart Download Client for Faster Game Installs: New Xbox Insider Feature Aims to Fix Slow Downloads
Microsoft has begun testing a Smart Download Client for Xbox that could significantly improve game download and update speeds. The new feature is now...
Microsoft Could Bring Xbox 360 Games to PC Through the Xbox App
Microsoft may be taking another major step toward preserving its gaming legacy. After recently adding support for original Xbox games in the Xbox app,...
Microsoft Tests Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming for Owned Games — No Game Pass Required
Microsoft has started testing a free ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Insiders, allowing players to stream select games they already own...
Microsoft Brings Xbox Backward Compatibility to PC: Original Xbox Classics Are Finally Playable on Windows
Microsoft has officially launched Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC, marking one of the biggest announcements for Xbox and Windows gaming in years. Starting today...
Next Week on Xbox: Every New Game Releasing Between July 20 and July 24
Microsoft has revealed the latest Next Week on Xbox lineup, confirming a packed release schedule for July 20–24, 2026. The upcoming week features more...
Xbox July Update Rolls Out with Longer Gamertags, New Library Design, Home Improvements, and More
Microsoft releases the Xbox July console update
Microsoft has started rolling out the Xbox July 2026 console update, bringing a wide range of quality-of-life improvements...
Todd Howard Confirms Big Future for Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield as Bethesda Reveals Major Milestones
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has shared an exciting update on the future of the studio's three biggest franchises—Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and...
Xbox Free Play Days Brings GTA Online, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Planet Zoo & More for Free This Weekend
Microsoft has announced a fresh Xbox Free Play Days lineup, giving players the chance to jump into five exciting games for free this weekend....
Xbox Insider Update Introduces New Home Customization Features, Dashboard Shortcuts and Library Improvements
Microsoft has released a new Xbox Insider Preview update, giving testers more control over how their Xbox dashboard looks and works. The latest preview...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Returns Players to the Golden Age of Piracy
One of the most beloved entries in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is making a triumphant return. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings players back...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma restructures leadership, brings Minecraft and Candy Crush under direct oversight
The Xbox division is undergoing another significant leadership change, with CEO Asha Sharma reportedly moving the Minecraft (Mojang) and Candy Crush (King) business units...
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