Microsoft Launches Xbox Disc-To-Digital Program for All Users
Microsoft has officially launched its Xbox disc-to-digital program, allowing players to convert physical game discs into digital licenses for their library.
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Microsoft Overhauls Xbox Game Studios: A Structural Breakdown
Microsoft has finalized a massive internal reorganization, consolidating its development teams under Activision Blizzard and ZeniMax while retiring the Xbox Game Studios brand identity.
Ninja Theory Faces Proposed Closure Following Failed Acquisition Deals
Microsoft has announced a proposed closure of Ninja Theory, putting 268 staff positions at risk and casting doubt on the future of the Hellblade franchise.
Microsoft Shifts Halo Development to Activision Amidst Major Xbox Studios Restructuring
Microsoft has officially announced that the next mainline Halo title will be developed by Activision as part of a broader corporate restructuring involving 268 layoffs.
Microsoft Announces 13 New Additions to Xbox Game Pass Library
Microsoft has revealed a new wave of 13 titles joining the Xbox Game Pass service, including day-one releases for Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Xbox Game Pass Announces September 2026 Wave 2 Additions and Departures
Microsoft has confirmed the latest wave of titles joining and leaving the Xbox Game Pass library, alongside a free play weekend for Sea of Thieves.
Xbox Release Schedule: New Titles Arriving September 14 to 18
Microsoft has confirmed the lineup of new games arriving on Xbox platforms between September 14 and September 18, featuring a mix of simulation, sports, and expansion content.
Microsoft Offers Store Credit for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pre-orders
Players pre-ordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox or PC via Microsoft platforms can receive a $5 store credit, with the promotion concluding today, September 1st.
Two Former Xbox Studios Confirm Their Independence And Plans For The Future
Double Fine and Compulsion Games confirm their independence from Microsoft, detailing publishing rights, management buyouts, and upcoming project plans.
Bethesda Staff Protest Microsoft Layoffs During Xbox Visit
Bethesda staff and union members protested Microsoft mass layoffs with a giant inflatable rat outside offices as Xbox leadership previewed The Elder Scrolls 6.
Microsoft Targets Xbox Business Growth for Fiscal Year 2027
Following recent mass layoffs, Microsoft executives aim for financial growth in the Xbox gaming division by summer 2027 despite a 7% year-on-year revenue dip.
Microsoft CEO Addresses Future of Xbox Following 3,200 Job Cuts
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promises a return to growth in fiscal 2027 following the loss of 3,200 Xbox staff and the company's worst quarterly profit in years.
Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Will Return to Growth This Fiscal Year
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella comments on Xbox business strategy, recent layoffs, and financial results during the latest earnings call in July 2026.
Microsoft Flight Simulator: Top Gun DLC Shutting Down
Microsoft Flight Simulator is removing the Top Gun: Maverick expansion. Claim the free DLC by Sunday, August 2, before it leaves the marketplace.
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 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.
Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
D its critical verdict on Halo: Campaign Evolved examining how the landmark 2001 shooter translates to Sony's hardware in 2026. Twenty-five years after Microsoft introduced the franchise, the campaign has been rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 for modern platforms.
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.
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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.
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.