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Microsoft is taking away the Xbox Avatar Editor
Microsoft has quietly announced the end of an era, with the Xbox Avatar Editor going away early next year.
Anna Washenko11.27.2024
Avowed preview: Classic Obsidian fantasy on a AAA budget
Avowed is poised to provide top-tier dialogue trees and rich worldbuilding, courtesy of Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds and Pentiment studio Obsidian Entertainment.
Jessica Conditt11.21.2024
You can now stream some Xbox games you own, but you still need Game Pass Ultimate
Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream select games that they own through Xbox Cloud Gaming. The feature is available on TVs, Meta Quest VR headsets, phones, tablets and PCs.
Kris Holt11.21.2024
The best Xbox games for 2024
Here's a list of the best games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Engadget11.16.2024
The new Xbox ad campaign is confused about what an Xbox is
Microsoft, do you need help? Don't be afraid to ask.
Danny Gallagher11.15.2024
Xbox is considering a PC gaming handheld
Xbox is considering developing a PC gaming handheld console, but the actual product is likely years out.
Jeremy Gan11.14.2024
Death Stranding unexpectedly hits Xbox Series X/S
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding is suddenly available on Xbox Series X/S as well as Amazon Luna+. To mark the game's fifth anniversary, it's on sale on many platforms too.
Kris Holt11.07.2024
The first Game Pass additions for November include Flight Simulator 2024 and Metal Slug Tactics
Flight Simulator 2024 headlines the first batch of Game Pass additions for November. Other newcomers include Metal Slug Tactics and Goat Simulator Remastered.
Kris Holt11.04.2024
Xbox Insiders can now test the Windows Xbox App's redesigned home screen
Xbox feature beta testers can now experience a redesigned home page that unites the Game Pass and Microsoft Store experiences.
Jeremy Gan10.30.2024
The Xbox Wireless Headset receives microphone and battery life upgrades
The new Xbox Wireless Headset comes with battery life and microphone upgrades, along with a free Dolby Atmos license.
Jeremy Gan10.22.2024
Remedy's new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe
After a long and winding road, Remedy Entertainment has unveiled FBC: Firebreak, its multiplayer follow-up to hit game Control.
Anna Washenko10.18.2024
Bloober Team’s next horror game is Cronos: The New Dawn
Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team’s latest game. The Layers of Fear developer is moving into the third-person survival horror genre with this title.
Lawrence Bonk10.18.2024
Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on October 17 at 1PM ET
Xbox is highlighting games from third-party publishers and developers in a Partner Preview showcase on October 17.
Kris Holt10.15.2024
Craig Duncan to succeed Alan Hartman as Xbox Game Studios head
Craig Duncan, head of Rare, will succeed Alan Hartman as the lead of Xbox Game Studios.
Jeremy Gan10.15.2024
Xbox Cloud Gaming may finally let you stream your non-Game Pass purchases soon
Microsoft will soon begin testing an expanded version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that will support games from players' own libraries.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.13.2024
The first new Game Pass titles for October include Inscryption and Sifu
Inscryption and Sifu are among the first wave of Game Pass additions for October. But the announcement highlights just how convoluted Xbox's Game Pass setup is these days.
Kris Holt10.02.2024
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series finally arrives on Xbox
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters have made their way to Xbox. The classics, which arrived on PC and mobile in 2021 and Switch and PS4 last year, are now available for the Xbox Series X/S.
Will Shanklin09.27.2024
How to watch Xbox's Toyko Game Show livestream
It will be available on Toyko Game Show's YouTube channel.
Sarah Fielding09.25.2024
Microsoft lays off another 650 Xbox employees as part of its Activision deal
After slashing 1,900 jobs across Xbox and Activision earlier this year, Microsoft is laying off another 650 employees.
Steve Dent09.12.2024
Friend requests are returning to Xbox
Xbox is changing its process for forming connections on the gaming platform with the return of friend requests.
Anna Washenko09.12.2024