Xbox Outage Impacts Players Ahead of Halo: Campaign Evolved Launch
Microsoft reports a major Xbox network outage affecting sign-ins and game launches just one day before the full release of Halo: Campaign Evolved.
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Microsoft's New PC Xbox Emulator Is Actually 'Emulators All the Way Down'
Microsoft's new PC ports of original Xbox games use an Xbox 360 emulator to run an OG Xbox emulator, allowing developers to run other titles on PC.
Microsoft Adds Four Original Xbox Titles to PC via Backwards Compatibility
Microsoft has brought Fuzion Frenzy, BLiNX, Crimson Skies, and Conker: Live & Reloaded to PC as part of a new backwards compatibility initiative.
Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC Dataminers Find 360 Support
Dataminers discover Microsoft's Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC emulator can run Xbox 360 games via the Xefu translation layer.
Microsoft Intervention Forces LG to Remove Monitor Antivirus Pop-Ups
Microsoft steps in after Gamers Nexus exposes LG monitor driver updates installing unwanted McAfee antivirus and promotional pop-ups on Windows 11 systems.
Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition DLC Uncancelled for PC
Microsoft has uncancelled the Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition DLC. The Baltic Powers expansion launches September 10, 2026, adding two civilizations.
Microsoft's PC Backwards Compatibility Sparks Xbox Modding Breakthrough
Modders combine Microsoft's official PC translation layers with open-source tools to run original Xbox and Xbox 360 games on PC with near-native performance.
Xbox Series X|S Sales Surge 86% in June Ahead of August Price Increase
Xbox Series X|S hardware sales jumped 86% year-over-year in June 2026 as buyers rush to purchase consoles before Microsoft raises MSRP prices on August 1.
Xbox Backward Compatibility Comes to PC and Handhelds
Microsoft introduces Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC in early release, starting with four classic original Xbox titles and support for Windows handhelds.
Xbox Launches Backward Compatibility Program for PC
Microsoft has launched a new backward compatibility program, bringing four classic original Xbox titles to PC and handhelds with new graphical options.
Bethesda Union Alleges Minimum Severance for Laid-Off Montreal Staff
Bethesda’s union, OneBGS, reports that Microsoft provided only the legal minimum severance to laid-off Montreal staff following July 2026 restructuring.
Microsoft Adds Achievements to Select Original Xbox Games
Microsoft has confirmed that select original Xbox titles will receive support for Xbox Achievements on both console and PC later in 2026.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Was Profitable Before Launch, Says Founder
GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych reveals that Stalker 2 turned a profit before release due to Microsoft's Xbox exclusivity deal.
PC Hardware Crisis: RAM Shortage Expected to Last Into 2027
Valve engineers and Microsoft executives warn that the ongoing memory crisis is worsening, with hardware prices for PCs and consoles expected to remain high.
Microsoft Confirms Gears of War: E-Day Is a Permanent Xbox Exclusive
Microsoft has clarified its strategy, confirming that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain permanent Xbox exclusives instead of coming to PS5.
Xbox Remains Unclear on Future First-Party Ports to PS5
Microsoft executive Matt Booty says the strategy for bringing single-player Xbox games to PlayStation 5 is not set in stone, despite recent exclusivity moves.
Eight Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 31, 2026
Microsoft has confirmed that eight titles, including Celeste and Crusader Kings 3, will depart the Xbox Game Pass library on July 31, 2026.
Bethesda Addresses Layoffs as Fallout and Elder Scrolls Plans Shift
Todd Howard confirms Bethesda Game Studios staff cuts amid Microsoft's 2026 restructuring, while outlining the future of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 Launches July 29 With PC Microsoft Store Version
Zenless Zone Zero version 3.1 'The Long Goodbye' arrives July 29, featuring two new Agents, a permanent game mode, and a free S-Rank Agent for the anniversary.
Zenimax Online Staffing Cuts Raise Doubts Over Elder Scrolls Online Updates
Former developers say Elder Scrolls Online's update cadence is at risk following significant layoffs at Zenimax Online Studios as part of Microsoft's restructuring.
id Software Developer Says There is 'No Benefit' to Xbox Ownership
A current id Software employee speaks out on studio layoffs and the impact of Microsoft ownership following the release of Doom: The Dark Ages.
id Software Hit by Massive Layoffs Despite Doom: The Dark Ages Success
136 of 185 id Software developers have been laid off by Microsoft, despite the critical success of Doom: The Dark Ages and its new Revelation DLC.
Turmoil: Deeper Underground DLC Hits Xbox on July 14, 2026
The new Deeper Underground DLC for Turmoil arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Store on July 14, 2026, featuring new mechanics and game modes.
Xbox Fan Wins Legal Battle Against Microsoft Over Hacked Account
An Xbox user in Brazil successfully sued Microsoft to recover a hacked account and digital game library, receiving a court-ordered settlement of R$ 2,000.
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More Microsoft UpdatesAge of Empires 3: Definitive Edition DLC Uncancelled for PC
Microsoft has uncancelled the Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition DLC. The Baltic Powers expansion launches September 10, 2026, adding two civilizations.
Microsoft's PC Backwards Compatibility Sparks Xbox Modding Breakthrough
Modders combine Microsoft's official PC translation layers with open-source tools to run original Xbox and Xbox 360 games on PC with near-native performance.
Xbox Launches Backward Compatibility Program for PC
Microsoft has launched a new backward compatibility program, bringing four classic original Xbox titles to PC and handhelds with new graphical options.
Xbox Remains Unclear on Future First-Party Ports to PS5
Microsoft executive Matt Booty says the strategy for bringing single-player Xbox games to PlayStation 5 is not set in stone, despite recent exclusivity moves.