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Huge leak reveals Microsoft will launch an all-digital Xbox Series X and new controller haptics
Microsoft is planning a mid-generation refresh of the Xbox Series X, according to a document accidentally revealed from the FTC v. Microsoft court battle.
Leaked Microsoft documents hint at new Doom and Dishonored games
Bethesda's roadmap for the fiscal years starting in 2020 and ending in 2024 has made its way online as part of the documents leaked from the FTC v. Microsoft case.
Xbox chief Phil Spencer believed a Nintendo merger would have been his 'career moment'
One of the leaked documents from the FTC v. Microsoft case was an email Spencer sent to the company's Chief Marketing Officers Chris Capossela and Takeshi Numoto in 2020.
Leaked Microsoft documents detail 'cloud hybrid' next-gen Xbox for 2028
A document that's part of a massive Microsoft leak revealed tentative plans for the next-generation Xbox — what it calls a "hybrid game platform."
Microsoft AI researchers mistakenly leaked 38TB of company data
A Microsoft AI research team that uploaded training data on GitHub in an effort to offer other researchers open-source code and AI models for image recognition inadvertently exposed 38TB of personal data.
MS Paint just got two killer features for a '90s graphics editor
Microsoft has announced new features coming to its Paint app. The new features are currently available for Microsoft Insiders and will likely be available to all users soon.
Panos Panay is reportedly heading to Amazon after leaving Microsoft
It didn’t take long to learn Panos Panay’s new home. The industry veteran, instrumental in developing Windows 11 and the Microsoft Surface line of 2-in-1s and laptops, will land at Amazon.
Microsoft’s Panos Panay leaves company after nearly 20 years
Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft after 19 years with the company, as confirmed via an official tweet. He’s been operating as the chief product officer with Microsoft, heading up Windows development and the company’s Surface line. Rajesh Jha, Microsoft’s vice president of experience and devices, broke the news in an email to employees.
Microsoft reveals the first 36 titles in the Xbox Game Pass Core library
Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14. It has now announced the 36 games that players can access at the outset with their membership.
Forget cash back: Microsoft's Xbox Mastercard exclusively earns game discounts
Microsoft announced a new Xbox Mastercard today. Cardmembers can earn points on purchases to redeem on games in the Microsoft Store. The card will launch exclusively for Xbox Insider Program members in the US on September 21, but it will open to all US-based Xbox users next year.
This Xbox 360 building set is a nostalgic, Halo-infused thrill
Mega Bloks is releasing a 3:4 scale replica of the Xbox 360, complete with the console itself, a controller, and copy of ‘Halo 3.’ It has a removable hard drive, working lights, an interactive interior and a moving disc drive, among other easter eggs and treats. It officially releases in October.
Butt-ugly Starfield ship defeats the enemy AI's perfect aim
A Starfield player has created what they claim is an “unbeatable" spacecraft after figuring out that the enemy AI targets the center of ships.
Engadget Podcast: Starfield’s failure to launch
This week, Devindra chats with Senior Editor Jessica Conditt about Bethesda’s latest massive open world title, and why it just feels like Fallout 4 in space.
Xbox’s reporting system for abusive-voice chat arrives this week
Microsoft is set to launch its abusive voice reporting feature for Xbox consoles. Announced in July, it lets gamers submit inappropriate remarks heard while playing multiplayer titles. The system captures a 60-second clip saved to the console; you then have 24 hours to complete the report. The feature arrives this week in the September update for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. However, it’s initially limited to the “select English-language markets” of the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Xbox Series S is now available in Carbon Black with 1TB of storage
There’s a new Xbox console available. Microsoft just launched a new version of the digital-only Xbox Series S console in a bold “Carbon Black” color with twice the available storage, 1TB compared to the standard 512GB that ships with other SKUs. It costs $350, features the same matte finish as the more expensive Series X and ships with an official Xbox Wireless Controller. The new console is available at just about every brick-and-mortar and digital retailer.
Microsoft to unbundle Teams in Europe in bid to avoid EU antitrust fine
The move comes after a European Commission probe into the company's practices.
'GTA VI' hacker leaked footage using a Fire TV Stick in a budget UK hotel room
The member of Lapsus$, a group of hackers, was out on bail at the time.
Baldur's Gate III is coming to Xbox this year after a Series S compromise
Larian Studios has confirmed that Baldur's Gate III is coming to Xbox later this year after reaching an agreement with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. The game won't support split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S, but it will on the Series X.
Microsoft will bring PC Game Pass to NVIDIA's GeForce Now on August 24th
Microsoft's PC Game Pass will be available through NVIDIA's GeForce Now later this week.
Microsoft will sell Activision Blizzard streaming rights to Ubisoft in attempt to win UK approval
Microsoft is significantly restructuring its Activision Blizzard merger proposal by selling cloud gaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to rival Ubisoft.

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