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10 defining moments that have shaped the Xbox Series X|S era (so far)

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Xbox this generation. Launched in November 2020, the Xbox Series X and Series S entered an industry simultaneously brimming with potential and constrained by a global pandemic. Now nearly four years deep, the Series X|S era has been defined by bold moves, major disruptions, and more than a few …

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Xbox Secured AAA Titles for Game Pass With $50 Million Deal

It’s no secret that Xbox Game Pass has become one of Microsoft’s biggest strategic pushes in gaming. But what’s even more telling is just how much the company is willing to invest to make it irresistible. According to recently uncovered FTC documents, Microsoft spent a staggering $50 million to bring several third-party AAA titles to …

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Nintendo Switch 2 GPU Might Match Xbox Series S, According to Developer

Now this is something that might make the wait for Nintendo’s next console even harder. According to global development studio Virtuos, the GPU performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 could be in the same league as the Xbox Series S. Yep, you heard that right – we’re talking about a handheld (or hybrid, rather) hitting console-level graphics muscle. Gamereactor recently …

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Call of Duty: WWII pulled offline after alarming reports of PC hacks

In a move that’s raised more than a few eyebrows across the gaming community, Call of Duty: WWII has been stealthily yanked from the online servers – at least for PC players – following disturbing reports of user machines getting hijacked simply by playing the game.

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System Shock 2 Remastered launches July 10: Here’s why it’s a big deal

Get ready to return to one of the most terrifying sci-fi universes in gaming history. After months of rumors and quiet teases, the legendary immersive sim, System Shock 2, is officially making a comeback. The 25th Anniversary Edition Remaster has just been announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a full-blown release set for July 10, 2024. Whether …

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Xbox exec faces backlash after using AI to console laid-off Microsoft employees

In a move that was meant to offer support but ended up igniting controversy, an Xbox Game Studios executive found himself in hot water this week after sharing an AI-generated coping mechanism for recently laid-off Microsoft employees.

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Why Helldivers 2 probably won’t land on Xbox Game Pass anytime soon

Ever since Helldivers 2 dropped onto PC and PlayStation platforms earlier this year, it’s been like watching a small indie darling bloom into a full-blown live-service juggernaut. With crossplay, weekly Warbonds, and hordes of Terminids and Automatons to fry, Arrowhead Game Studios clearly hit something special. But for all its success, one question keeps buzzing louder through …

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