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The latest Xbox news, reviews, and guides, all in one place. Digital Trends offers extensive coverage of everything Microsoft’s flagship console has to offer. From Xbox Series X exclusives to Nintendo Switch and PS5 comparisons, we’ve gathered the information you need to fully immerse yourself in Xbox gaming.

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Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct: how to watch and what to expect

This is what you need to know if you want to tune into the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct Double Feature on June 11.
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How to respec skills in Diablo 4

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How to use emotes in Diablo 4

Miles Morales and Peter Parker stand together in Spider-Man 2.

Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams

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Microsoft to pay $20M over Xbox child privacy violations

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How to salvage gear in Diablo 4

A person in a spacesuit looks out over and alien landscape in the trailer for The Outer Worlds 2.

The Outer Worlds 2: release date speculation, trailer, and more

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Where to find excavation camps in Fortnite

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Diablo 4 review: A bold new step for hack-n-slash RPGs

Chun Li kicks Ryu in Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6 review: Capcom has made the ultimate fighting game

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Where to find Spider-Verse Web-Shooters in Fortnite

Fortnite character speaks with Gwen

Where to find Gwen in Fortnite

Lana and Mui stand on a cliff in Planet of Lana.

Planet of Lana review: gentle indie adventure is a fitting Zelda companion

Planet of Lana is a short and sweet puzzle platformer that makes up for its shortcomings with gorgeous art.
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This deal gets you 3 months of Xbox Live at 50% off

This deal gets you 3 months of Xbox Live at 50% off

CDKeys is selling Xbox Live Gold subscriptions for a fraction of their usual cost. If you want to take your multiplayer games online, this is your cheapest bet.
The SoC inside the Xbox Series X.

Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true

Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true

Quick Resume is one of the most anticipated Xbox features that are yet to come to PC. Will Microsoft find a way to add it to Windows?

Best video game deals for May 2023: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

Best video game deals for May 2023: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

If you're looking for video game deals for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, here are some of the best video games across various retailers.
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How to open a two-key chest in Fortnite

How to open a two-key chest in Fortnite

These rare chests contain some of the best guns you can find in the game.
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How many games featured in Xbox’s 2022 showcase actually launched within 12 months?

At Xbox's 2022 showcase, Microsoft promised that every game shown would launch within 12 months. How many of those actually met that goal?
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The bestselling consoles of all time

The bestselling consoles of all time

Some video game consoles have sold tens of millions of units and launched features that forever changed gaming. Here are the bestselling consoles of all time.
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The best Xbox Series X games for 2023

The best Xbox Series X games for 2023

The Xbox Series X is here and already kicking off the next generation of consoles with tons of memorable games. Here are the best ones to check out for 2023.
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Get Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for free with this Xbox Series S deal

Get Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for free with this Xbox Series S deal

Antonline is offering a crazy Xbox Series S deal that allows you to get Jedi Survivor free, the latest Star Wars game. Check it out.
A spacecraft in Starfield.

Xbox will hold three video game showcases this June, including a Starfield stream

Xbox will hold three video game showcases this June, including a Starfield stream

Expect three announcement-filled livestreams from Xbox this June, including one entirely dedicated to Starfield.
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Redfall review: multiplayer sucks the life out of a promising vampire shooter

The single-player and multiplayer experiences within Redfall are constantly at odds with one another, and neither side wins that fight.
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns for Nintendo Switch canceled ahead of last-gen launch

Marvel’s Midnight Suns for Nintendo Switch canceled ahead of last-gen launch

Marvel's Midnight Suns is out on PS4 and Xbox One next week, but it's no longer coming to Nintendo Switch.
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Where to find Republic Chests in Fortnite

Where to find Republic Chests in Fortnite

If you want to try out the new DC-15 Blaster, you'll want to track down and open some Republic Chests.
A Redfall squad fights through the streets.

How to play Redfall co-op

How to play Redfall co-op

Here is everything you need to know about playing co-op in Redfall before diving in.
A character levitates a book in Redfall.

With Redfall’s stumbles, the pressure is on for Starfield

With Redfall earning disappointing reviews, the pressure is on for Starfield as Xbox struggles to find a big-budget hit.
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The best upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2023 and beyond

The best upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2023 and beyond

The Xbox Series X game library is set to grow a lot in 2023. Here's every game you have to look forward to in the next year, and beyond.
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All perks in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

All perks in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

There are plenty of perks to find and use in the game, but some require you to check out New Game Plus.
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All lightsaber stances in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

All lightsaber stances in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

There are five total stances in Jedi Survivor, each with its own unique qualities that make them very appealing.
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Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

With Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by the CMA, all eyes should be on cloud gaming.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s arachnophobia toggle removes all spiders

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s arachnophobia toggle removes all spiders

In addition to a wide variety of accessibility options in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, you can also remove all spiders from the game.
Jedi Cal Kestis.

The best skills to buy first in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Cal Kestis has a wide variety of skills available to him, and we've got you covered on which ones you should pick up first.
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How to respec in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

How to respec in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

It's OK if you want to switch up your playstyle a bit, and we'll tell you how you can respec in Star Wards Jedi: Survivor to make that happen.

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