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This Microsoft app could help you spice up your desktop

Microsoft is working on an app that helps animate backgrounds with custom effects for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.
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Nick All-Stars adds Rocko, Hugh Neutron, and Jenny

New DLC characters are coming to Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl and they include Jenny the robot, Hugh Neutron, and Rocko.
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With Starfield delayed, 2022 is the ultimate test for Xbox

The delays for both Starfield and Redfall give Microsoft a chance to prove that Xbox Game Pass is the only exclusive that matters.
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An Xbox streaming stick could be coming within a year

Microsoft is expected to make game streaming more efficient than ever with a new cloud streaming stick.
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Halo Infinite’s long-term woes should come as no surprise

Halo Infinite issues continue to prompt heavy fan feedback in Season 2, putting long-awaited features in danger of more delays.
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Fortnite is back on iOS thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming

Fortnite is returning to iOS devices thanks to a workaround from Xbox.
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The best sports games on Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X is home to several incredible sports titles. From football and baseball to dodgeball and golf, here are the best sports games on Xbox Series X.
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Xbox creates Instagram-like Stories, but for video games

Microsoft has announced that Xbox fans will now be able to share their gaming moments in the form of Stories on the Xbox app for iOS and Android.
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Rogue Legacy 2 is the perfect ‘one more’ game

Rogue Legacy 2's clever approach to progression makes it the kind of game that'll make you say "one more run" for hours.
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Xbox’s new wireless controller is pretty in pink

Microsoft has unveiled the Deep Pink Xbox Wireless Controller and fans are falling head over heels for its rosy design.
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is leaving Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft has revealed the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the month of May 2022, replacing heavy hitters like GTA and Final Fantasy.
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Microsoft’s Activision purchase just cleared a big hurdle

Activision Blizzard has announced that its stockholders have approved Microsoft's acquisition of the company by an overwhelming 98% of the vote.
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Xbox and Bethesda detail (non-E3) summer showcase

Xbox's E3-season presentation will likely show off at least one of the games Bethesda is currently developing.
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The 10 best Xbox One games for kids

Xbox One has built an impressive list of family-friendly games. From platformers and RPGs to racing simulations, here are the ten best Xbox One games for kids.
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The best racing games on Xbox One

Xbox One has built up an impressive roster of racing games. From Riders Republic to Forza Horizon 5, here are some of the best racing games for Xbox One.
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No More Heroes 3 is no longer a Nintendo Switch exclusive

No More Heroes 3 is taking its crazy world beyond the Switch with more ports to other consoles.
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Xbox Game Pass April lineup leads off with a heavy hitter

Microsoft's Game Pass list for April offers a solid selection, including a Sony-developed baseball sim.
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Halo Infinite’s next season will add two new maps

Halo Infinite's second season is set to arrive on May 3, bringing new maps and weapon changes.
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PlayStation’s Game Pass competitor may be revealed next week

PlayStation is reportedly announcing its Game Pass competitor, code-named Spartacus, next week.
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Xbox’s cloud game publisher could succeed where Stadia failed

Kim Swift is leading a new organization within Xbox Game Studios Publishing that will publish cloud-native games.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now includes 3 months of Marvel Unlimited

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions now come with a three month Marvel Unlimited membership trial.
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Epic Games and Xbox raise $36 million for Ukraine in one day

Epic Games and Xbox will continue to donate money toward humanitarian operations in Ukraine until April 3.
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Mouse and keyboard support coming to Microsoft cloud gaming

Microsoft has announced that keyboard and mouse support for its cloud service is incoming.
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Forza Horizon 5 is getting sign language support tomorrow

The addition of American Sign Language and British Sign Language subtitles is a big step forward for accessibility in games.
Minotaur mech facing off against the Sentinels in No Man's Sky.

No Man’s Sky’s Sentinel update disrupted my quiet space life

No Man's Sky's newest update focuses on combat and offers new toys to the players, but the overall result was off-putting.
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Xbox Game Pass adds Ark, but loses some heavy hitters

February's Xbox Game Pass lineup of titles includes a slew of indies, as well as a popular action-adventure game.
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How to watch Super Bowl 2022 on Xbox

Want to catch the big game on your Xbox in 2022? Here's how you can watch Super Bowl LVI on your Xbox One or Series X, and which methods we think are best!
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Your biggest questions about the Microsoft-Activision deal, answered

Analysts reveal what Microsoft's Activation Blizzard acquisition means for the industry.
Multiple Spartans posing for Halo Infinite.

Patch for Halo Infinite’s team battle fixes almost nothing

Halo Infinite's most recent patch does slightly improve big team battle matchmaking but it's still not working as expected.
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Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard in shocking deal

Microsoft announced its upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what will come with it.
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Xbox is working on reactivating mistakenly disabled dev mode accounts

Xbox dev mode accounts mistakenly being disabled have caused a stir with users. Xbox is looking to fix the issue.
An alien and squad member face off in Rainbow Six Extraction.

Ubisoft+ is coming to Xbox, while Rainbow Six goes to Game Pass

Rainbow Six Extraction and Rainbow Six Siege are also coming to Xbox Game Pass.
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Halo Infinite’s Tenrai event is back, but tweaked based on feedback

Players can progress through more levels of the Tenrai event this time around, but still won't be able to finish it.
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Halo Infinite speedrunners are already beating the game in 30 minutes

Halo Infinite's speedrunners have already found out how to beat the game in under 30 minutes thanks to the grappling hook.