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Xbox is back. Microsoft retires the "Microsoft Gaming" name and unveils Project Helix—a radical console-PC hybrid designed to win the living room in 2026.
Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft issue a 2026 joint manifesto to tackle cyberbullying and harassment using AI moderation across all gaming ecosystems.
Microsoft publicly released the Xbox Game Publishing Guide, previously partner-only, to remove barriers and make it easier for all developers to launch titles on Xbox and PC.
Microsoft's Azure cloud suffered an outage caused by a Front Door configuration change, disrupting Microsoft 365, Xbox, and customer services globally.
Microsoft imposed an "unrealistic" 30% profit margin target on Xbox, far above the 17-22% industry average, leading to layoffs and canceled titles.
Microsoft is launching Gaming Copilot, an AI assistant that provides in-game help, account support, and recommendations on Windows and the Xbox mobile app.
Xbox's new "Play History Sync" feature lets you seamlessly continue games across devices. Never lose momentum when switching from PC to console.
Microsoft is now enabling native game downloads on Windows on Arm PCs via the Xbox app, a major step toward expanding the gaming ecosystem.
Microsoft's new AI assistant, Copilot for Gaming, is now in beta for Xbox Insiders. It provides in-game hints, answers questions, and recommends games.
Xbox introduces "Cross-Device Play History" for Insiders, harmonizing gameplay across Xbox and Windows via cloud sync for a seamless, consistent gaming experience.
Microsoft discontinues Movies & TV store on Xbox and Windows. Purchases remain playable, but new rentals and buys are no longer supported.
Xbox's AI-generated job ad sparks outrage after mass layoffs, raising questions about tech's reliance on AI over human talent.
Microsoft announces 9,000 global layoffs, heavily impacting gaming divisions. Perfect Dark and Everwild are canceled, The Initiative studio is closed, and other studios face significant cuts.
The rumored Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S, built on Quest 3S, is confirmed to launch today at $399, bundling an Xbox controller & Game Pass for an immersive gaming experience.
Microsoft has begun beta testing "Copilot for Gaming," an AI assistant for Xbox on Android and iOS, offering real-time gameplay support and strategic guidance.
Explore Copilot for Gaming, Microsoft's new AI assistant designed to enhance your Xbox gaming experience with real-time guidance.
Understand the implications of using an Xbox ban VPN to purchase games across regions and avoid account suspension risks.