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I've played The Outer Worlds 2, and Obsidian is bringing seriously improved gunplay and weapons to this Xbox RPG

I went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and spoke to game director Brandon Adler to discuss how this Obsidian RPG aims to fix what didn't work in the first game.

The Outer Worlds 2 sunset vista

Grounded 2's best feature is happening because Obsidian left the Xbox One behind

After playing Grounded 2, I talked with game director Chris Parker, who says the game's biggest feature is possible because the team left the Xbox One behind.

Teenagers attack a scorpion in Grounded 2

'7 Days to Die' meets 'Animal Crossing': This wholesome survival game for Xbox and PC has some interesting inspiration

Cozy meets survival to explore safety and danger in Winter Burrow, a unique genre-mashup from Pine Creek Games that offers a more approachable survival experience with a storybook aesthetic.

Winter Burrow key art.

"I wish everybody could play my game." The Outer Worlds 2 director doesn't like its $80 price tag either, and says it was an Xbox decision

The first Xbox game to cost $80 is The Outer Worlds 2, but its director says the price was chosen by Microsoft and Xbox, not Obsidian, and simply wishes everyone could play.

The Outer Worlds 2

Ninja Gaiden 4 is bloody, stylish, and pure fun — I cannot wait for the full release of this Xbox, Team Ninja, and PlatinumGames team-up

After going hands-on with Ninja Gaiden 4, I'm convinced the team-up of Team Ninja, PlatinumGames, and Xbox Game Studios is what this series needed.

Yakumo in Ninja Gaiden 4

Xbox Showcase 2025 preview: What I expect to see from Microsoft's big annual games blowout

It's that time again. The Xbox Showcase is upon us, set for sail on June 8th. What can we expect to see? I have some ideas — without hard spoilers.

Xbox Games Showcase 2024

7 changes for Call of Duty that I know could improve the game in 2025

Anticipation for this year’s Call of Duty is ramping up. Still, as a longstanding fan, I have some grievances I would like to see the next premium game address.

Call of Duty operator bundles coming to Season 4 from left to right, the Tracer Pack: Olympus Bolt Mastercraft Ultra Skin, the Tracer Pack: System Breach bundle, and the Tracer Pack: The Goat Ultra Skin.

New Xbox games launching this week, from May 26 through June 1 — Elden Ring Nightreign is here

Elden Ring Nightreign is FromSoftware's stab at a dedicated co-op PvE title. Here are all the new Xbox games launching from May 26 through June 1.

Three players in co-op in Elden Ring Nightreign

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has already reached 4 million players in its first week

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered already reached 4 million players just a couple of days after launch.

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered — Xbox Game Pass, platforms, and everything you need to know

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is available now, so here's everything you need to know.

Promotional screenshot of an Argonian from The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

Xbox Game Pass is having its most insane quarter ever — with more games and variety than ever — and gamers are starting to notice

Xbox Game Pass is having an absolutely insane quarter, and it'll be interesting to see if Microsoft shares stats when the next quarterly earning report drops.

Xbox Game Pass with "Why can't I hold all these limes" meme guy.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available on LG TVs, letting players stream games like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

As previously promised, certain LG TVs now support Xbox Cloud Gaming through the Xbox app.

An LG TV with the text "This LG Smart TV is an Xbox."

Bethesda teases Oblivion Remastered, with a full announcement for the legendary Elder Scrolls title coming today

Bethesda Game Studios is teasing an announcement for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, with an announcement coming on April 22, 2025.

A teaser image for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

Available now, this might be the darkest and most gorgeous metroidvania hitting Xbox and PC this year

Craving a new punishing soulslike adventure? Pick up arms in Mandragora and become the hero of a world that has fallen to ruinous monsters. Crafted by narrative experts previously known for Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree’s narrative is almost as haunting as its combat.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree screenshots showing off gameplay for the 2.5D side scrolling action RPG that blends metroidvania and soulslike gameplay.

New Xbox games launching this week, from April 21 through April 27 — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits Xbox Game Pass

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the way for new Xbox games this week, from April 21 through April 27.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 promotional screenshot

"It's literally tens ofmillions of hours." Xbox CEO Phil Spencer celebrates Xbox Cloud Gaming's "dramatic growth," now with per-device usage charts.

Recently, Microsoft shared a full breakdown of Xbox Cloud Gaming's usage distribution by platform, and mobile is a lot lower than you might think.

Xbox Cloud Gaming distribution, December 2024, Xbox One: 21.9% (79°)Smart TV: 21.1% (76°)Windows PC: 20.8% (75°)Xbox Series: 19.4% (70°)Mobile: 6.7% (24°)Other Desktops: 5.3% (19°)Other Devices: 4.7% (17°)

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