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Free-to-play games on Xbox no longer require Gold subscription
Free-to-play games on Xbox no longer require Gold subscription
Several dozen popular free-to-play games can now be enjoyed on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. 22 Apr 2021 - 1 comment
Microsoft to reveal Xbox Series X and Project xCloud details in streamed conference
Microsoft to reveal Xbox Series X and Project xCloud details in streamed conference
As coronavirus is wrecking havoc and spreading panic around the world, most of the conferences that we're to be held in the first half of 2020 ...... 12 Mar 2020
Microsoft to announce another new Xbox soon?
Microsoft to announce another new Xbox soon?
Microsoft has already unveiled their upcoming Xbox Series X console that will be battling against PlayStation 5 starting later this year. However, ...... 06 Mar 2020
Microsoft: Xbox Series X not to have Microsoft exclusives at launch
Microsoft: Xbox Series X not to have Microsoft exclusives at launch
This is the year of the new game console generation. Sony has already revealed the PlayStation 5 logo, and we all know Microsoft's Project Scarlett ...... 12 Jan 2020
New Xbox promises fast frame rates, cross-gen gaming, controller compatibility and more
New Xbox promises fast frame rates, cross-gen gaming, controller compatibility and more
In an interview with GameSpot, Xbox boss Phil Spencer shared some extra details about Microsoft's goals for the next Xbox generation. 14 Aug 2019
Strategy change: Microsoft to release one next-gen Xbox, not two
Strategy change: Microsoft to release one next-gen Xbox, not two
Rumors have suggested for quite a while that Microsoft is readying up not only a next-generation Xbox, which is undeniable at this point, but ...... 24 Jun 2019
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox reveal: 4x the performance, 8K graphics
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox reveal: 4x the performance, 8K graphics
As expected, E3 started with a bang from Microsoft. The company revealed the first details about their upcoming, next-generation Xbox console. ...... 10 Jun 2019
Microsoft releasing a new all-digital Xbox in May?
Microsoft releasing a new all-digital Xbox in May?
Microsoft is planning a launch event in early May. The company is said to be launching a new version of their current Xbox One game console. ...... 22 Mar 2019 - 1 comment
Microsoft to release next-gen Xbox in 2020?
Microsoft to release next-gen Xbox in 2020?
According to a report, Microsoft is aiming to release its next generation Xbox hardware in 2020. 13 Jun 2018 - 1 comment
Microsoft makes 'Forza Horizon 2: Presents Fast & Furious' free for Xbox One, Xbox 360
Microsoft makes 'Forza Horizon 2: Presents Fast & Furious' free for Xbox One, Xbox 360
If you are a fan of the Fast and Furious series, the Forza series, or just a fan of free things, Microsoft has made your day. 29 Mar 2015 - 7 comments
Microsoft reports record Lumia and Surface sales, strong Xbox sales
Microsoft reports record Lumia and Surface sales, strong Xbox sales
Despite a generally disappointing earnings report, there were a few bright spots for Microsoft, who announced some record earnings in a few categories. 27 Jan 2015 - 1 comment
Xbox Feedback site wants your advice
Xbox Feedback site wants your advice
Microsoft's Xbox team are continuing their outreach to customers by launching a feedback website looking for your thoughts and suggestions. 10 Jun 2014
Microsoft CEO: We are keeping Bing, Xbox
Microsoft CEO: We are keeping Bing, Xbox
New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made it clear that the company is looking to hold onto its current gaming and search businesses. 29 May 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft: Like we've said before, there is no Xbox handheld coming
Microsoft: Like we've said before, there is no Xbox handheld coming
Xbox head Phil Spencer has denied rumors that a handheld Xbox console (or Xbox Surface) is on Microsoft's short list of upcoming projects. 06 May 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft to unveil at least two new original shows for Xbox next week
Microsoft to unveil at least two new original shows for Xbox next week
According to sources, Microsoft will unveil at least two new original programs that will be exclusive to the Xbox. 26 Apr 2014
Xbox head Phil Spencer talks future of Xbox (+video)
Xbox head Phil Spencer talks future of Xbox (+video)
The new Xbox boss Phil Spencer took time out to talk to Larry Hryb (Major Nelson) about how the Xbox brand and technology will be shaped and used in the near-future. 05 Apr 2014
Xbox's chief product officer leaves company
Xbox's chief product officer leaves company
Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Chief Product Officer Marc Whitten has left the company. 19 Mar 2014 - 3 comments
Microsoft to launch original shows for Xbox starting early in 2014
Microsoft to launch original shows for Xbox starting early in 2014
Microsoft's Nancy Tellem says Microsoft will see it first original programming for Xbox early next year, a little bit later than expected. 15 Dec 2013
Microsoft shows off Halo 4 streaming from the cloud to Windows Phones
Microsoft shows off Halo 4 streaming from the cloud to Windows Phones
Microsoft has begun building its own cloud gaming service to compete with Sony's Gaikai. 28 Sep 2013 - 1 comment
Next Xbox will not require always-on Internet connection
Next Xbox will not require always-on Internet connection
Should alleviate fears of avid gamers 07 May 2013 - 19 comments
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