The May update for Xbox and PC gamers is making waves as it reimagines how users interact with Microsoft's ever-expanding ecosystem. With headline features such as GeForce NOW integration in the Xbox app, a redesigned and more functional Game Bar, and sweeping enhancements to the Rewards...
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Late May has proven to be a momentous period for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, marking one of the most content-rich stretches since the inception of the service. Microsoft’s introduction of new titles, along with the much-talked-about Retro Classics and cloud gaming enhancements, underscores the...
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In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...
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Microsoft’s ambitious vision for its Xbox mobile store has hit yet another legal and logistical roadblock, reigniting debates around competition, app store monopolies, and the very future of gaming on mobile platforms. The tech giant had previously teased a major launch for its dedicated Xbox...
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Speculation around Microsoft's future hardware plans is a perennial topic among gaming and tech communities. The prospect of an Arm-powered next-gen Xbox has recently set forums alight, after a Qualcomm job listing was spotted referencing support for “next generation of Surface and Xbox products...
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As rumors swirl and speculations grow louder in anticipation of Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, an unexpected ripple coursed through the gaming and tech communities with a recent job listing on Qualcomm’s website. This listing seemed, on its surface, to suggest the unthinkable: that...
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Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday arrives amid heightened security concerns, delivering a comprehensive suite of 74 security fixes that span the company’s sprawling product family, including Windows, Office, Azure, and Microsoft Defender. As cyberattacks steadily increase in both sophistication...
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The past week in the Microsoft ecosystem was marked by a slew of major announcements, product unveilings, and behind-the-scenes developments, signaling yet another wave of innovation and transition for the world’s largest software company. From Windows 11’s redesigned Start menu—finally...
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For years, the evolution of cloud gaming has been marked by incremental leaps in convenience, compatibility, and control options. For staunch Windows and Xbox enthusiasts, each new feature added to the Xbox ecosystem is an event worth watching. In a recent move, Microsoft’s Xbox Insider Build...
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The surge in cloud computing demand, especially for AI inference, advanced visualization, real-time graphics, and compute-heavy applications, has placed unprecedented pressure on cloud providers to innovate. Against this backdrop, Microsoft Azure’s release of the NVads V710 v5 virtual machines...
Microsoft’s gaming ambitions have experienced a seismic evolution, particularly with its latest naming strategy that seeks to unify branding, all while accommodating an increasingly multi-platform world. In a landmark announcement tied to the reveal of Gears of War: Reloaded—a remaster of the...
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A quiet but seismic shift is underway in the world of PC gaming, and it is coming straight from the heart of Microsoft's gaming business. In a recent announcement that accompanied the reveal of Gears of War: Reloaded, Microsoft subtly changed the language it uses to describe gaming on Windows...
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In an industry often defined by incremental changes and semantic rebranding, Microsoft’s latest move stands out not just for its marketing thrust but for its signal of a more fundamental, strategic pivot in how the company envisions and markets its gaming ecosystem. At the recent announcement of...
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Steam’s April 2025 Hardware and Software Survey paints a revealing portrait of gaming’s ever-evolving landscape, highlighting clear trends in graphics and processor adoption as well as the enduring influence of Microsoft’s operating systems. Each month, Valve’s survey quietly steers the...
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Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to in May 2025, as Microsoft continues its commitment to broadening its game library with a diverse array of titles spanning multiple genres and gaming experiences. As the service solidifies its status as a go-to platform for gamers on Xbox...
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The world of gaming hardware is one of constant evolution, marked by a relentless drive for portability, performance, and immersive experiences. In this dynamic ecosystem, Microsoft’s rumored foray into handheld gaming, with whispers of a device codenamed “Keenan” being developed in partnership...
The gaming world has long awaited a move from Microsoft that would see the Xbox brand step out of the living room and into the portable gaming space. Recent rumors, bolstered by credible leaks and reporting from Windows Central’s Jez Corden, now point to the potential realization of this...
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Microsoft’s gaming giant appears to be testing the waters of portable play, and the latest rumor has fans buzzing. According to a recent report highlighted by Windows Central and picked up by Ruetir, the first portable Xbox could arrive sooner than many imagined. While details remain sketchy...
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Speculation about Microsoft’s future in the handheld gaming market has reached fever pitch, thanks to a fresh wave of credible rumors. The expectation is palpable: after years of sidestepping direct engagement with portable gaming hardware, is Xbox finally ready to put its name on a device you...
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Microsoft’s push toward innovation in the gaming hardware space is once again making headlines, this time with credible indications that the tech giant is working in tandem with industry manufacturing heavyweights on what could be its most daring hardware gambit yet: a portable Xbox. While...
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