Xbox head "disappointed" by Redfall, but commits to improving it "We're gonna continue to work on the game" GamesRadar · May 4, 2023
Xbox wasn't involved with Redfall, but it's still blamed for its quality Exclusive title Redfall dropped to middling reviews, catalyzing a very bad news cycle for Xbox. With the Activision-Blizzard deal likely dead, and no games to look forward to, fingers are being pointed. Windows Central · May 3, 2023
Microsoft patent hints at VR or AR headset — here’s what we know An eye-tracking patent filing by Microsoft was recently published and hints at a future VR or AR device from Microsoft. Here's what we know. Tom’s Guide · May 1, 2023
The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal is being scrutinized for the wrong reasons Microsoft's ongoing $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard deserves to be scrutinized, but many regulators are doing so for the wrong reasons. Windows Central · Apr 29, 2023
Report: Microsoft Gaming lead Phil Spencer comments on the future of Xbox, should the Activision deal fail The Activision-Blizzard deal was nuked by the United Kingdom's regulator this week, but Xbox has sought to remind staff that the vision for Microsoft's gaming strategy will continue. Windows Central · Apr 27, 2023
Microsoft Still a Buy Despite U.K. Downer A day after Microsoft reported strong earnings, the company got bad news about its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Nevertheless, MSFT stock gained more than 7% on Wednesday despite the U.K. regulator blocking the transaction. Barchart · Apr 26, 2023
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase mostly approved by one more country South Africa has almost approved Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, bringing the massive Xbox deal closer to completion. Windows Central · Apr 17, 2023
PC Game Pass comes to 40 more countries You can now get Microsoft's subscription based game service in Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and a whole bunch more new places. PC Gamer · Apr 11, 2023
Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer teases 'Keystone,' the unreleased mini Xbox console Microsoft is working on a mini cloud-based Xbox console formerly codenamed Keystone. Here's your first (grainy) look at it. Windows Central · Apr 11, 2023
It's just getting silly now: Microsoft inks 10-year deal to bring Activision games to a UK mobile phone network I'm not convinced Microsoft itself knows what that means. PC Gamer · Apr 11, 2023
Phil Spencer makes yet another 10-year pledge for Xbox Cloud Gaming Xbox has committed to providing its cloud gaming to a UK cell phone carrier EE. This marks its fifth 10-year deal announced during the Activision Blizzard acquisition talks. Windows Central · Apr 11, 2023
These reported PSVR 2 sales figures prove that Xbox was right to skip VR A new report suggests that Sony's PlayStation VR 2 has struggled to reach above 300,000 units, in what comes as something of a vindication for Xbox's ambivalence towards the tech. Windows Central · Mar 31, 2023
Vampire Survivors announce new DLC Tides of the Foscari Fresh from its BAFTA Game of the Year award, Vampire Survivors have announced new DLC Tides of the Foscari coming April 13. Windows Central · Mar 31, 2023
Midlothian house hunters wanted for new Location, Location, Location series Kirstie and Phil will be filming a new series of the long-running property programme and applications are now open for Midlothian house hunters to apply to appear on Location, Location, Location. Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2023
PC Gamer · Mar 27, 2023 Say goodbye to absurdly cheap Game Pass: Microsoft is killing the $1 trial I'd buy that for a dollar, but Phil Spencer won't let me.
Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023 Redfall PS5 treatment shows the grizzly truth behind Microsoft’s studio buying strategy Despite claims that it would not "take games away from another player base", Redfall's director has revealed a Microsoft canned a PS5 version.
WhatToWatch · Mar 22, 2023 TV Tonight: Our highlights for Wednesday, March 22 Race Across the World is just one of the gems on TV Tonight.
TechRadar · Mar 21, 2023 Avowed: everything we know so far What we know about Avowed, the incoming medieval fantasy RPG from developer Obsidian.
Fortune · Mar 21, 2023 Microsoft: Activision buy will boost mobile competition Microsoft has found a way to spin its Activision takeover as pro-competitive.
TechRadar · Mar 21, 2023 Microsoft’s mobile Xbox Store could mean cheaper games on your iPhone Microsoft's planned mobile Xbox Game Store could see some apps and games get cheaper as it wouldn't split its revenue.
TechRadar · Mar 21, 2023 Xbox VR: everything you need to know Could Microsoft develop an Xbox VR headset tailored to compete with Sony’s PSVR 2? Here’s everything you need to know.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 21, 2023 Whoa! Microsoft reportedly launching Xbox Game store for iOS and Android next year A new EU ruling may force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores on their mobile operating systems — and Microsoft may take full advantage of the opportunity.
Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023 Location, Location, Location searching for Scots house-hunters Channel 4 bosses are searching for house-hunters in Forfar and the surrounding areas to take part in the upcoming season of Location, Location, Location.
Inverse · Mar 20, 2023 An Xbox App Store Has More to Offer iPhones Than Just Game Pass Microsoft is prepping an app store for iOS and Android that could change how you game on smartphones in a way we've never seen before.
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023 Microsoft wants to put an Xbox app store on your phone With a bit of help from EU lawmakers it may become possible to play Xbox and third-party content on any screen, threatening Apple and Google’s dominance of app stores