Microsoft appears to be taking a fresh look at its multi-platform strategy. The Xbox Research team has begun distributing targeted surveys to Xbox Insiders and multi-platform gamers, floating bold hypothetical scenarios about strict console exclusivity for Microsoft’s biggest gaming IPs. The survey poses a critical question to gamers: What if virtually all future Xbox-developed titles—with […]

A brand-new desktop interface prototype codenamed “Garrison” represents Xbox’s fresh approach to native PC gaming software. Engineered to solve longstanding performance bottlenecks, Garrison delivers a lightning-fast ecosystem capable of handling massive game libraries without sluggish menu delays or memory bloat. Beyond under-the-hood engine overhauls, Garrison bridges input gaps with a rebuilt dual UI optimized for […]

A major report claimed Xbox had secured exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, potentially giving PC players a way to play the game without a console. Xbox has now pushed back on that claim. The gaming world briefly got some huge news for Grand Theft Auto VI fans. A report […]

Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, known as Project Helix, could give physical game collections a new lease on life. According to recent reports, the upcoming hardware may include a disc drive, potentially allowing players to enjoy games from the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One without purchasing digital versions again. For gamers who have spent […]

Xbox is giving Insiders another substantial set of console improvements, with the latest preview update focused on personalization, achievements, captures, search, profiles, and cloud gaming. The new features are being tested with Xbox Insiders before a wider rollout. Microsoft says the goal is to give players more control over how they use their consoles while […]

Microsoft is continuing its major Xbox restructuring, with another 268 roles being eliminated across Xbox’s first-party studios, Halo Studios, and its central management and support functions. The latest changes were announced by Xbox executive Matt Booty in a September 22 message to employees titled “Continuing Our Reset.” Booty said the changes are part of the […]

Xbox is giving Insiders another round of useful console improvements, with the latest update focused on customization, faster navigation, better Remote Play, cloud gaming, and clearer party chat. The new features are rolling out to Xbox Insiders starting September 9, giving testers more control over how their consoles look and work while also making it […]