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Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo will reportedly be skipping E3 2023 as the large video game conference returns for an in-person event. Slated to run from June 13th to the 16th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the three large publishers will not have a presence on the showroom floor, says a report. According to IGN,...

Xbox is rolling out a new lineup of Xbox Game Pass games, closing out in January 2023. Rounding out the first month of the year, fans can look forward to sinking their teeth into Hi-Fi Rush, and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Plus, as previously reported, the iconic Goldeneye 007 is arriving this week...

Today, Xbox and Bethesda are hosting their Developer_Direct stream. The first digital showcase of the year from Xbox is said to provide new information and gameplay for a handful of anticipated games arriving on Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. Xbox announced the Developer_Direct earlier this month. Setting expectations accordingly, fans can expect to hear...

Microsoft is doubling down on its sustainability efforts and in doing so is making the Xbox ecosystem the first "carbon aware" console. In an Xbox Wire blog post, Blaine Hauglie, Technical Program Manager discusses Xbox's goals of reducing its environmental impact throughout 2023 and beyond. Microsoft has a broad goal to become carbon neutral, water...

Over the last two years, I’ve adored Microsoft’s Xbox Series S. As it was first positioned, the Series S is the indisputable entryway into the current generation of gaming. Not only does it come with a more affordable price tag but it’s compact and very portable. When UPspec Gaming’s xScreen came into my purview, I...

In a recent interview, Xbox chief Phil Spencer opened up about the profitability of the company's ongoing gaming subscription service. Speaking on-stage at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference (via The Verge), Spencer confirms that Xbox Game Pass is profitable. Additionally, the service makes up 15 percent of Microsoft's total revenue. During the interview, Spencer states that...

Starting today, players can customize their very own Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers via the Xbox Design Lab website. Now, Xbox’s premium controller can be designed with your favourite colours, making it your own. As part of the new rollout for Xbox Design Lab, every aspect of the Elite Series 2 controller can be customized....

Microsoft has revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles arriving on the service throughout October 2022. Kicking off the month, many of the games capture the spirit of the spooky season, leading into Halloween. This month, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can gain access to brand new titles available day and date such as...

Last week, developer Asobo Studios launched Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update 11. The latest content update for the technical marvel focuses on our own backyard, Canada. Since its launch in 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator has continuously been adding free 'World Updates,' highlighting different parts of the world. World Update 11 covers the entirety of Canada....

The second wave of games is arriving on Xbox Game Pass, starting today. Rounding out the month of September 2022, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can jump into the likes of Deathloop, Slime Rancher 2, and Grounded's full launch. For the uninitiated, Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft's gaming subscription service, offering unlimited access to a rotating...

Microsoft has issued a new update that makes it easier to play games on Xbox Series X offline. The company is working towards lowering the barriers to its digital rights management (DRM) practices by easing up on the required online checks for Xbox One discs. As reported by Windows Central, the latest 2208 update includes...

Following a year of exclusivity of PlayStation, Deathloop is making its way to Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass next week. On September 20th, players can jump into this time-bending puzzle game. Announced during Xbox's live stream during Tokyo Game Show, director Dinga Bakaba revealed that not only is Deathloop making its way to new platforms,...