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An Xbox and Bethesda showcase is set for January 25th
Xbox and Bethesda are hosting a Developer_Direct showcase on January 25th. Expect to find out more details about 'Redfall,' 'Forza Motorsport,' 'Minecraft Legends' and others. 'Starfield' will get its own showcase at a later date.
ASUS' new Xbox controller has a tiny, customizable OLED screen
ASUS has introduced an Xbox controller with its own OLED screen that can show info and art.
HyperX leans into 3D printing for its next wave of gaming accessories
In an expansion to its gaming accessories, HyperX is turning to color 3D printing as a way to create more personalized peripherals in 2023.
How to take a screenshot on any device
We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to taking a screenshot on the most popular phone, tablet, PC and gaming platforms, from iOS and macOS to Windows and Android.
Engadget’s favorite games of 2022
The list of Engadget’s most-loved games of 2022 includes plenty of obvious choices (hello, God of War: Ragnarok!), but you’ll also find some hidden gems hidden among the AAA titles that weren’t delayed into 2023.
‘Sifu’ is getting an arena mode and heading to Xbox in March 2023
Sifu's long-awaited Arena mode will arrive next March, alongside the Xbox and Steam versions of the game.
Apple's 2022 MacBook Air is down to $999, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Holiday shopping has mostly ended, but the deals are still going strong. Here's the best deals on tech this week
Apple's iPad Air drops to $500, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include the iPad Air for $500, the Xbox Series S for $240, and a sweeping sale on Samsung storage gear.
FTC sues to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger
The lawsuit is a major roadblock for Microsoft's panned takeover of Activision Blizzard
Quality assurance staff at Microsoft's ZeniMax Media are moving toward unionizing
Microsoft’s pledge to stay neutral in unionization efforts is about to be tested in a major way as QA workers at ZeniMax Media work to unionize.
Xbox will start charging $70 for some Series X/S games
Making first-party games more expensive could prompt more people to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass.
'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' will hit Xbox Game Pass on December 6th
'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,' 'High on Life' and 'Hot Wheels Unleashed' are all coming to Game Pass in the next couple of weeks.
The best Cyber Monday 2022 deals on video games, consoles and gaming gear
Shop the best Cyber Monday gaming deals for video games, gaming headsets and gaming laptops that you can buy right now.
The best Black Friday game console deals on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5 and others
Shop the best Black Friday deals on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S that you can buy right now.
Microsoft: ‘Sony has more exclusive games … many of which are better quality’
Microsoft has been downplaying the importance of the Activision Blizzard deal in order to obtain regulatory approval.
Apple's 10.2-inch iPad drops to $270, plus the best early Black Friday deals so far
This week's best early Black Friday deals include the Apple iPad for $270, PlayStation and Xbox sales and tons of devices from Amazon and Google.
Xbox controllers are up to 35 percent off for Black Friday
Grab an extra controller for your new Xbox Series X or S while they're on sale for $40.
Built-in Discord voice chat is now rolling out to all Xbox users
The Xbox November update includes improved Discord voice chat features, Twitch integration, upgrades for captured game clips and more.
The first-ever Xbox transparency report reveals a surge in bot bans
Microsoft has published its first Xbox transparency report, and it's clear the company is banning many more bot accounts than in the past.
'The Witcher 3' finally hits PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on December 14th
CD Projekt Red announced the current-gen version of 'The Witcher 3' over two years ago, promising features such as ray tracing, faster load times and free extra content.

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