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Microsoft’s CEO compared Xbox to TikTok — and the internet is confused for the wrong reason (here's why)

Yes, Xbox competes with TikTok and other forms of social media. But the reason TikTok is winning is because Microsoft refuses to be more social and culturally open — It's no surprise Roblox and Steam are eating Xbox's lunch. Microsoft is VERY uncool.

Windows Central

This new Death Stranding 2 controller looks so much better than that disappointing limited edition DualSense

Backbone has unveiled a limited edition Death Stranding 2 controller.

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The RIG R5 Spear Pro HS is my new favorite wired gaming headset – here’s why you should have it on your radar this Black Friday

Black Friday is looking promising for gaming hardware discounts, perhaps none more so than my favorite headset of the year.

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The Starbucks app, Minecraft, and Xbox Network are all down –here's what we know

Do we have another big AWS-style outage on our hands? Starbucks, Minecraft and Xbox are all down right now.

TechRadar

PlayStation Plus Adds a Critically Underrated Racer in November Lineup

PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a strong mix of speed, chaos, and charm this November. Sony has confirmed that EA WRC 24, Stray, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator will headline the month’s downloadable lineup, available starting November 4. The trio will replace Alan Wake II, Cocoon, and Goat Simulator…

Operation Sports

White House weighs in on Halo’s Master Chief — because apparently we’ve solved everything else

Apparently, only one leader is fully committed to giving power to the players.

Windows Central

This insane Hades-like action RPG inspired by the original God of War looks great on PC — absolutely criminal that it's not on Xbox

From veteran developers behind the early God of War titles and various PlatinumGames and FromSoftware titles comes an exciting new action RPG called Loulan: The Cursed Sand, coming soon to PlayStation 5 and Steam.

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Undisputed Championship Edition and Senator Pack Available Today

Steel City Interactive and PLAION have released the Undisputed Championship Edition along with the Senator Pack featuring Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

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Valve has done a "very good job" of building a "massive marketplace" on Windows with Steam, but Microsoft and Xbox are looking to go one step further: "We're going to be everywhere"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also adds another hint that the next Xbox will be a PC hybrid

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is "looking forward," to the next Xbox — "We want to do innovative work on the system side, on both console and PC."

In a new interview, Microsoft CEO offered some rare comments on Xbox's gaming strategy, talking up the new console and musing on the death of the Xbox exclusive.

Windows Central

Former PlayStation Boss Calls Out The Video Game Industry’s Biggest Mistake

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says live-service "isn't really a game" as yet another PS5 exclusive multiplayer title shuts down.

Inverse

Xbox is about to put the nail in its own coffin as a console brand if this latest next-gen console rumor is legitimate

Xbox, what on earth are you doing?

TechRadar

Is Super Fantasy Kingdom coming to PlayStation? All speculations, possible release date, and more

Good news, but in the future.

Destructoid

Ex PlayStation lead was "a little concerned" when Naughty Dog first ditched Uncharted for The Last of Us: "We may be going too niche"

Uncharted was "a summer blockbuster movie for a very broad audience"

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake lead looked to "story-driven" PlayStation hits like God of War and The Last of Us to help shape the JRPG remake's first entry

With The Witcher 3 inspiring the sequel's open-world

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Yet another PlayStation icon that Sony is content to leave in its grave is getting revived by an entirely different publisher

Cult fighting game Battle Arena Toshinden is making a comeback

Destructoid

Netflix reportedly bringing iconic PlayStation character to the small screen, and it’s from the makers of another great animated series

PS1 gamers, rejoice.

Inverse

25 Years Ago, Sony's Best-Selling Console Ever Launched With Games No One Remembers

The PlayStation 2 went from stock shortages and underwhelming launch titles to the most successful game console of all time.

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Xbox President Says the Company Now Competes With TikTok and Movies

It looks like we can’t go a full week these days without another contentious decision/statement from Xbox. In an interview with The New York Times, the head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, stated that Xbox is not directly competing with other console makers anymore. Here’s the full statement:

Windows Central

Halo: Combat Evolved remake sparks backlash as fans, devs, and even politicians weigh in — excitement meets skepticism

The long-rumored Halo CE Remake has finally been revealed, showcasing The Silent Cartographer mission rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. Fans are split between excitement and concern — praising the visuals, mature tone, and attention to nostalgia, while criticizing modernized mechanics and missing features.

Windows Central

Microsoft's ambitious new Xbox: Your entire Xbox console library, the full power of Windows PC gaming, and no multiplayer paywall

The new Xbox platform is said to be a "premium" experience, and now we have some details on what it'll look like.

Evening Standard

Best gaming hard drives 2025: Top picks for gamers

Guilty as charged gaming hoarder, Stuart Pritchard, heads down the route of additional hard drives to help solve his self-made storage issues

GamesRadar

Xbox exclusives are heading to Nintendo and PlayStation because Microsoft's biggest competition is "everything from TikTok to movies," not Switch 2 and PS5, Matt Booty says

As Halo, Forza, and Gears of War make the jump

Destructoid

Xbox’s crown jewel heads to PlayStation. Sony fans, get ready to meet Master Chief

After decades of exclusivity, the Master Chief is officially mister worldwide.

TechRadar

The RIG R5 Spear Pro HS gaming headset surprised me with rich, crisp audio that punches above its price point

Detailed audio and a reasonable price tag make the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS a very compelling wired gaming headset.

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