RIP Xbox Live, welcome Xbox network. Microsoft has officially rebranded its Xbox online service to “Xbox network,” the company confirmed in a statement to The Verge. “Xbox network’ refers to the underlying Xbox online service, which was updated in the Microsoft Services Agreement,” a Microsoft spokesperson …
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Microsoft Officially Acquires Bethesda, Confirms Xbox and PC Exclusives
A day after getting EU regulatory approval, Microsoft today announced it has completed the $7.5 billion deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda works. The acquisition means Microsoft now boasts a total of 23 first-party Xbox studios. “This is the next step …
NBA 2K21, Football Manager 2021, NHL 21 and More Coming to Xbox Game Pass
It’s about to be a good time for sports fans with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This March and April, Microsoft is adding Madden NFL 21, NBA 2K21, Football Manager 2021 and NHL 21 to Xbox Game Pass. Madden NFL 21 is available from today …
New FPS Boost Mode on Xbox Series X will Double Framerates on Select Games
Microsoft reiterated its commitment to backwards compatibility today by announcing a new FPS Boost feature for the Xbox Series X and Series S. The feature does exactly what it implies by doubling framerates and in some cases quadrupling it. “We partnered closely with developers to …
Microsoft’s xCloud is Coming to iOS and Windows PC in Spring 2021
Microsoft has finally confirmed it is bringing its xCloud gaming service to iOS devices and Windows PC in Spring 2021. When the service was launched in September, Apple confirmed cloud gaming services like the xCloud violates its App Store policy, hence the unavailability. A report …
Report: Microsoft is Bringing xCloud to iOS in 2021
Microsoft is working on a web-based solution to bring its xCloud gaming service to iOS in early 2021. The Verge reports the company has been working on a web version which will run on the iPhone and iPad. Not only that, Microsoft has not given …
Microsoft Hits 15 Million Xbox Game Pass Subscribers
Microsoft is focusing on its cloud gaming service and it’s reaping the reward. As of September, there are a total of 15 million subscribers on Xbox Game Pass, up from the 10 million it was when Microsoft last announced in April. This is a massive …
Microsoft to Acquire Bethesda Softworks Parent Company Zenimax for $7.5 Billion
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Zenimax media in a $7.5 billion cash sale. Zenimax is the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, ZeniMax Online Studios, Arkane, MachineGames, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Studios. This gives Microsoft control over upcoming …
How to Setup xCloud and Play Xbox Games on Your Smartphone or Tablet
As we prepare for the launch of next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft, Microsoft is focusing more on its cloud gaming service and making sure it gets as many people as possible on its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. In this post, we guide you on …
Xbox Series X to Launch on November 10th for $499
Microsoft today finally confirmed its powerful Xbox Series X will launch on November 10th for $499, with pre-orders beginning from September 22nd. This news comes a day after Microsoft also confirmed the less powerful Xbox Series S with 4 teraflops will launch on the same …
Xbox Series S to Be Launched November 10th, Watch First Official Trailer
Earlier today, Microsoft officially confirmed its cheaper next-gen console, the Xbox Series S and will retail for $299. In another tweet showcasing the official trailer, the company confirmed a November 10 launch date and also showcased some of its specifications. Microsoft has yet to release …
Microsoft’s Second Next-Gen Console, Xbox Series S is Only $299
Codenamed Lockhart and after a series of leaks, Microsoft today officially announced its second-next-gen console, the Xbox Series S and its retail price will be $299. In a tweet, Microsoft described the console as “next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever.” The announcement came with …
Microsoft Confirms Xbox Series X is Launching This November
Prior to this announcement, we only knew the Xbox Series X will be coming “holiday 2020”, this particularly is vague and didn’t indicate much. Microsoft has now confirmed its next-gen console will be launching officially in November. Though no specific date has been announced for …
Apple Confirms Cloud Gaming Services Like Microsoft’s xCloud Violates App Store Policies
When Samsung announced its Galaxy Note 20 flagships a few days ago, part of the major highlights was its partnership with Microsoft which will make more than 100 Xbox games playable on the smartphones. Named Project xCloud, the service will be bundled as part of …
Microsoft to Showcase Xbox Series X First-Party Games on July 23rd
As we move closer to the launch of next-gen consoles, Microsoft has announced an Xbox Games Showcase event for July 23. The event will begin at 9am Pacific Time / 12PM Eastern Time and it will be broadcasted live on xbox.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and …
Xbox Series X Can Add HDR and Scale Older Games to 120fps
It has already been confirmed the Xbox Series X will be backwards compatible up to four generations of gaming. Xbox One, Xbox 360 and games from the Original Xbox can be played on the Xbox Series X. In a blog post, Microsoft confirmed it will …