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Xbox Network and Minecraft Go Down After Major Microsoft Azure Outage

Gamers around the world were hit by widespread outages Tuesday as a major Microsoft Azure disruption took down parts of the Xbox network, Minecraft, and other Microsoft services. Players reported being unable to sign in, play online games, or access Game Pass, while Xbox’s Live Core Services, Purchases and Content Usage, and Social and Gaming...

Halo: Campaign Evolved–What You Need to Know About the Ambitious Remake

Halo is going back to where it all started. Microsoft and Halo Studios have officially announced Halo: Campaign Evolved—a complete, ground-up remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign—coming in 2026. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the remake promises a fresh look, smoother gameplay, and a few surprises for longtime fans and those playing the...

Xbox Cloud Gaming Could Soon Be Free—But You’ll Watch Ads First

Microsoft is preparing to roll out a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The Verge reports that Microsoft has already begun internal testing, letting employees stream certain games without a Game Pass subscription. The free tier will reportedly require viewers to sit through about two minutes...

Xbox Game Pass Prices Jump in Canada as New Plans Roll Out

Microsoft is raising the cost of Xbox Game Pass as it reshuffles its subscription service into three new tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. The biggest change comes to Game Pass Ultimate, which climbs to $33.99 CAD per month, up from the previous $22.99. Ultimate now includes more than 400 games across console, PC, and cloud,...