The handheld PC gaming landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent months, and it’s not because of any single hardware launch or viral game title. Instead, the revolution is all about software—specifically Valve’s latest leap forward with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system at the...
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As anticipation reaches a fever pitch in the PC hardware community, AMD has stepped into the spotlight with a timed tease of its next-generation Radeon graphics card, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, set for an official reveal on May 21, during the second day of Computex 2025. This strategic move not only...
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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Here's a summary of the recent news and rumors about Microsoft allegedly testing Steam integration within the Microsoft Store, and what this could mean for Xbox and PC gaming:
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The source of the rumor is a known industry insider, eXtas1s, who claims that Microsoft is internally...
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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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For fans of digital gaming, news of potential Steam integration with the Microsoft Store has stirred up both excitement and skepticism across the tech community. The longstanding digital marketplace divides—where gamers juggle Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and a growing list of proprietary...
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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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Few companies have shaped the technology landscape as profoundly as Microsoft, whose products have become integral to how modern society communicates, works, and innovates. The journey from a modest software company to a global technology powerhouse is marked by a string of groundbreaking...
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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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As Microsoft continues to reshape the landscape for Windows enthusiasts and business users alike, the latest edition of Windows Weekly offers a sweeping look at the surge of innovation, strategic pivots, and occasional casualties defining the tech giant’s current era. With the show’s...
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Recent leaks have unveiled images of Microsoft's "Project Kennan," a collaborative effort with ASUS that appears to be the successor to the ROG Ally handheld gaming device. These images, reportedly sourced from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), showcase two distinct models...
Microsoft Corporation, with its vast presence across software, hardware, and digital services, remains a defining force in the landscape of global technology. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, and founded in 1975, Microsoft has continually adapted to emerging trends and revolutions within...
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Microsoft’s trajectory as a global technology powerhouse is reflected not only in its comprehensive portfolio of software, services, and devices, but also in the very structure of its business. Delving beneath the broad headlines, it becomes clear that this company—founded in 1975 and now...
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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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Microsoft’s growing prominence in generative AI and its implications for the video games industry have fueled both excitement and skepticism among developers and players alike. The company’s deep investments in OpenAI and its recent partnership with Inworld AI—culminating in the Narrative Graph...
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Microsoft’s ongoing investment in artificial intelligence has altered many aspects of its business, but within its gaming division, the application of generative AI remains significantly less prescriptive than some industry watchers might assume. Despite the company’s well-publicized...
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Gears of War: Reloaded is poised to be one of the year’s most significant remaster releases, offering both nostalgic fans and a new generation the opportunity to experience the groundbreaking third-person shooter in its most feature-complete form to date. Announced officially via Xbox’s channels...
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