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Our favorite Xbox Series X games of 2023: Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, and more

After a rough start to the Series X's life span, Xbox finally came through with a strong game lineup in 2023.
A front-and-back image of Victrix's Xbox Pro BFG controller.

The best PS5 controller is finally getting an Xbox variant

An Xbox-compatible version of one of the best third-party controllers for PlayStation 5 comes out early next year.
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Xbox Year in Review 2023 is live: here’s how to see your stats

Xbox Wrapped 2023 is now live. If you'd like to see how you fared this year, we'll tell you what you need to know about checking out all of your stats.
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Hideo Kojima’s next game is a creepy collaboration with Jordan Peele

Legendary Japanese game developer Hideo Kojima has revealed his next project — an eerie game-film hybrid that he's working on with director Jordan Peele.
Hands holding the Scuf Instinct Pro controller.

The best Xbox Series X controllers for 2023

Looking for the best controllers for your Xbox Series X? Maybe you want some extra customization features or at least a unique design. Here are the best models.
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For Microsoft, indies aren’t Game Pass extras. They’re the future of Xbox

Xbox's James Lewis tells us why the company is doubling down on indie games and how AI fits into that mission.
Minthara in Baldur's Gate 3.

One of the best games of the year is finally coming to Xbox next month

Yes, Larian Studios' critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons RPG will come to Xbox sometime this December.
The art for Xbox and Inworld's AI partnership.

Microsoft is making AI game-writing tools for Xbox with Inworld AI

Microsoft and Inworld AI are partnering to create game-writing tools that can turn prompts into quests and dynamically generate stories and dialogue.
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Check out this fantastic horror game before it leaves Xbox Game Pass next week

One of the best horror games on Xbox Game Pass leaves the service next week. Make sure you play it before Halloween season ends.
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I know nothing about cars and even I’m obsessed with Forza Motorsport

It doesn't matter if you love cars or can't drive at all: Forza Motorsport's delicate gameplay makes it the ultimate chill out game.
The key art from when Microsoft finally acquired Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard: What does that mean for you?

After nearly two years, Microsoft finally acquired Activision Blizzard. Here's what that means for players and Xbox's future.
Xbox acquired Activision Blizzard on January 18, 2022, and gained the rights to Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and more.

Microsoft finally closes its $69B Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after nearly two years of scrutiny from regulators.
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Cuphead is getting a free Xbox and Windows exclusive anniversary update

If you own Cuphead on Xbox or Windows, you're getting a free anniversary update this week filled with behind-the-scenes videos and art.
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Xbox has no plans to make its own handheld system, per leaked documents

Leaked documents show that Xbox has no plans to make its own Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck rival, noting that handhelds are "not in scope."
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Every blockbuster reveal from the Xbox leak: new consoles, Bethesda games, and more

An unprecedented leak just revealed Xbox's plans for the next several years, which include new consoles, controllers, and unrevealed Bethesda games.
A ship lands on a planet in Starfield.

Starfield is a success. What does that mean for the future of Xbox?

Starfield is already a hit for Microsoft, but Xbox's new challenge will come from following up on it consistently.
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Rebuild your own nostalgia with this detailed Xbox 360 toy set

Want to relive your Xbox 360 glory days? You can rebuild those memories with this impressive new Mega set.
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The impending Xbox 360 Store closure makes me wary of Game Pass’ future

The Xbox 360 Store is going away, and it now feels inevitable that this will one day happen to Xbox Game Pass and the current Microsoft Store.
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A new Enforcement Strike System will punish toxic Xbox players

A new Enforcement Strike System will deal out harsher punishments for Xbox players who harass others.
A screenshot of Final Fantasy XIV running on Xbox.

Square Enix commits to release more games on Xbox, starting with Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV comes to Xbox Series X/S in spring 2024, kicking off a renewed partnership where Square Enix will bring more games to Xbox.
An Xbox home screen shows Starfield.

All Xbox home screens are getting a PS5-style makeover starting today

All Xbox consoles are getting a fresh face-lift, with a home screen redesign reminiscent of the PS5's interface.
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5 underrated Xbox Game Pass games you should play while you still can

Xbox Game Pass is loaded with hidden gems that are easy to miss. Here's 5 games that you should add to your backlog.
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Xbox has new Ninja Turtles controllers … and they smell like pizza

Microsoft is giving away pizza-scented Xbox controllers to promote Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is going to take even longer

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to move the deadline for its impending merger, narrowly avoiding yesterday's cutoff.
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Xbox icon ‘Major Nelson’ is leaving the company after 20 years

Xbox Podcast host Larry Hryb, who you may also know by his gamer tag Major Nelson, is leaving Xbox after two decades.
Scenic view of a castle from the new Fable trailer.

Fable 4: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Fable 4 was announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. Here's what we know about the next installment in the Fable series, now helmed by Playground Games.
Xbox's logo used during the Extended Games Showcase

Microsoft beat the FTC. Here’s what the controversial court ruling means for Xbox

Microsoft cleared its biggest hurdle to closing its Activision Blizzard acquisition, but the battle isn't quite over yet.
The Designed for Xbox Summer Collection 2023

Xbox unveils colorful summer collection of headsets, controllers, and more

Microsoft unveiled the Designed for Xbox Summer Collection 2023, which includes accessories from Audeze, PowerA, Hyperkin, and more.
Characters shooting in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Microsoft wins FTC case, removing Xbox’s biggest Activision Blizzard acquisition hurdle

Microsoft has won its war with the FTC, paving the way for the company to close its troubled Activision Blizzard acquisition.
An orb sits in an alien desert in Exo One.

Try these 2 indie greats before they leave Xbox Game Pass next week

Xbox Game Pass is losing three games on July 15, and two of those in particular are worth playing before they're gone.
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You can get a month of Xbox Game Pass for $1 right now

If you've yet to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, you can get your first month for $1 right now.
A man drives away in a boat with stolen money in Grand Theft Auto 5 art.

Grand Theft Auto V makes its surprise return to Xbox Game Pass today

After a two-year absence, Grand Theft Auto V makes its return to Xbox Game Pass today.
Arcade cabinets stand in a room in Arcade Paradise.

One of my favorite 2022 games just came to Xbox Game Pass, and you need to try it

Xbox Game Pass just added one of 2022's best hidden gems, a unique arcade simulator filled with retro nostalgia.
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FTC v. Microsoft: 5 surprising revelations from the court hearing that you need to know

From The Elder Scrolls VI's release window to the failures of cloud gaming, these were some of the biggest revelations to come out of Xbox's FTC trial.