cloud gaming

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Microsoft’s Copilot, once primarily seen as an AI-powered productivity assistant, is steadily being recast in a bold new light. Recent developments—including a revealing job listing—suggest that Copilot is headed for a significant transformation: a leap into browser-based, AI-powered 3D gaming...

With the next generation of Xbox hardware on the horizon and rumors swirling about major design changes, Microsoft’s approach to the gaming ecosystem is poised for a radical transformation. What began as speculation is quickly coalescing into a vision: the successor to the Xbox Series X will not...

Few executives in the gaming world have had careers as storied as Peter Moore’s. A veteran whose fingerprints are visible on SEGA’s Dreamcast era, EA Sports’ resurrection, and—most relevantly—the Xbox 360 launch that redefined what consoles could be, Moore’s opinions carry both the nostalgia of...

Amazon GameLift Streams: Cloud Gaming’s Accessible Future The world of cloud gaming is in the midst of a profound transformation, with major tech players racing to remove the traditional barriers that have long separated high-end gaming from the broader, device-diverse consumer base. Within this...

The living room ecosystem has a new contender for “least amount of plastic boxes beneath the TV,” and this time it’s sporting an Xbox logo. Microsoft, with its ever-growing appetite for cloud dominance (and, possibly, revenge for the Zune), has announced that you can now play Xbox games straight...

When Microsoft first unleashed Xbox Game Pass onto the gaming world, the anxious chatter from GameStop cashiers was all you needed to know: something seismic had arrived. With a flick of its strategic wrist, Microsoft offered gamers an overwhelming buffet—hundreds of titles, no box art to...

Below is an in-depth look at a tiny yet capable Windows 11 mini PC that promises to redefine your compact computing setup. A Compact Powerhouse in a Minimalist Package At first glance, the Geekom Mini IT13 “2025 Edition” immediately grabs your attention with its striking blue casing and...

Microsoft's latest update to the Windows 11 Game Bar is set to redefine the way gamers interact with Windows. This overhaul brings not just a fresher, more modern design to the beloved overlay but also practical enhancements geared toward handheld gaming PCs—improvements that could change the...

New updates in the Xbox app for PC are set to transform your gaming experience with a comprehensive overhaul of the Game Bar interface. This latest revision brings a cleaner, more intuitive layout that prioritizes ease-of-use and quick access to essential tools. Gamers will now see refreshed...