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Minecraft's next update is revealed, bringing with it wool stairs, straw beds, and a brand new biome

Minecraft's next major update introduces the Dappled Forest biome, Poplar wood, Abandoned Camps, wool stairs, wool slabs, and straw beds, giving builders and explorers plenty of new content to look forward to.

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Yacht club games says Xbox Play Anywhere "not off the table" for Mina the Hollower

Yacht Club Games has confirmed that Mina the Hollower will not support Xbox Play Anywhere at launch, but the developer says the feature is still being considered for a future update.

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Haptics make racing games feel so real that I can't believe I was actually indoors using a PC and not on a racetrack

I tried a haptic seat targeted at sim racing, and the experience is unlike anything I've ever had before. This is the next big step in immersion in video games.

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"They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens to wield 'Digital Crimes Unit' over exploit disclosures — causing uproar in the cybersecurity community (UPDATE)

Microsoft's approach to working with security researchers has long been controversial, but some of its recent language has alarmed some commentators.

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A Minecraft Movie Squared — first look at Kirsten Dunst's Alex is revealed... and Herobrine?

A Minecraft Movie Squared has been officially revealed at Minecraft Live, with Kirsten Dunst cast as Alex, Matt Berry joining the film, and a new community build challenge offering fans a chance to appear in the movie.

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007 First Light becomes IO Interactive's fastest-selling game by hitting a significant milestone in its first 24 hours

007 First Light has become IO Interactive's fastest-selling game ever, reaching more than 1.5 million sales within 24 hours. New data from Alinea Analytics suggests at least 500,000 copies were sold on Steam, generating over $25 million in revenue.

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Latest Xbox update adds new custom colors, smarter service alerts, and more ways to personalize your console experience

Xbox's latest Insider update introduces a new hex code color picker, controller previews in the Accessories app, service status notifications, and additional dashboard personalization features.

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“We start out with Halo: Campaign Evolved” as Matt Booty outlines Xbox’s 2026 lineup

Matt Booty may have revealed Xbox's planned 2026 release cadence during a recent podcast, listing Halo: Campaign Evolved, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 in what could be release order.

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Meet EuroOffice, Europe’s bold alternative to Microsoft 365 promising sovereignty and control

EuroOffice is Europe’s bold new alternative to Microsoft 365, promising sovereignty and control over productivity tools.

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MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI Plus packs Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip — and it could be a handheld gaming beast

MSI has revealed the Claw 8 EX AI Plus ahead of Computex 2026. Powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip, the new handheld gaming PC could deliver a major performance boost, although pricing and several key specifications remain unknown.

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The indie game that toppled Forza Horizon 6 off Metacritic is now out for Xbox and PC — and I deeply regret letting it slip under my radar until now

Mina the Hollower, the next big IP from the creators of Shovel Knight, is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Here's why you should get excited if you're a fan of retro 2D action-adventure games or Game Boy-era titles.

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One of Fallout 4's best and biggest new mods just came to Xbox thanks to Bethesda's storage increase update — it's basically a whole new DLC expansion

Bethesda's Fallout 4 mod storage increase update on Xbox has allowed one of the RPG's best and biggest new mods to release on Microsoft's consoles.

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"Its developers need justice": Former Halo art director pushes for investigation into Halo Studios allegations using Microsoft's Xbox Player Voice forum

Former Halo art director Glenn Israel is using the new Xbox Player Voice forum to push for an investigation into his allegations against Halo Studios.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward says it plans to fix one of the franchise's most annoying issues — I hope it stays gone forever

A new report says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward has confirmed it's going to address the "Update requires restart" issue in CoD.

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Xbox games chief confirms Microsoft will show its titles are coming to PS5, other platforms at the Xbox Games Showcase — Xbox's CEO responds to controversy [UPDATED]

Microsoft's Xbox CCO Matt Booty has confirmed it will broadcast multiplatform availability of titles shown at the Xbox Games Showcase next week.

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"The focus is going to be on these games": Xbox CCO Matt Booty says Project Helix won't be at Xbox Games Showcase, with more on it coming "at a later time"

Xbox still plans to show more of Project Helix "later this year," but don't expect it to be at the Xbox Games Showcase, says CCO Matt Booty.

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ON THIS DAY: In 2015, we unboxed the Verizon LG Lancet with Windows Phone 8.1, a phone even I forgot about it

A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.

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"A new era of PC": Microsoft and NVIDIA tease major announcement experts predict to be the fabled N1X chip

Microsoft and NVIDIA just teased a massive hardware announcement. Will the rumored N1X chip usher in the "new era of PC" promised by both companies?

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HP’s Windows 10 holdouts show just how hard Microsoft’s Windows 11 upgrade push really is

Despite Microsoft’s push for Windows 11, millions of HP users are sticking with Windows 10

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"We want to make sure that that game has a window all to its own" — Fable delayed to February 2027, Xbox confirms

Xbox has confirmed that Fable has been delayed to February 2027. According to Matt Booty, the game is in great shape, but Xbox wants it to have a launch window of its own. Fans can expect to see more of the highly anticipated RPG during Xbox Games Showcase.

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Forza Horizon 6 breaks a three-year drought — the first Xbox game to chart physically in Japan since 2023

Forza Horizon 6 has become the first Xbox game since 2023 to chart physically in Japan, landing in Famitsu's top 30 and marking a rare sales milestone for the platform in the region.

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Gears of War: Reloaded and High on Life 2 headline this week's Xbox Free Play Days

Xbox has revealed its latest Free Play Days lineup, featuring Gears of War: Reloaded, High on Life 2, Dying Light: Definitive Edition, and Formula Legends. Here's everything you can play for free this weekend.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical Xbox release, and that's worth celebrating

Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical Xbox Series X release through Fangamer. The collector-focused edition includes a manual and poster, giving Xbox fans a rare physical release worth celebrating.

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Activision has filed a new "Crash Bandicoot" trademark, and it points to movies, TV, and animation — but not games

A new Activision trademark filing for Crash Bandicoot covers television, movie, and animated productions.

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"It's a happy ending" — Subnautica 2 developers reportedly receive $250 million payout after months of legal drama

Following months of legal disputes and controversy, reports now claim Krafton has agreed to pay Unknown Worlds the $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s success.

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