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Viral $10,000+ Summer Game Fest billboard paying respects to fallen Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall studios nearly put Xbox boss Phil Spencer on blast, but "it's about the people, our friends who got laid off"

The tribute is "way cooler than just throwing up an ad for one of our games," says the CEO of the publisher behind it

GamesRadar

From the Xbox Games Showcase I'm hoping for a little less conversation and a little more action, please

Xbox has dozens of video games in development and now's the time to clarify its release schedule for the next few years

GamesRadar

A new ROG Ally X is brilliant, but I'd like a Lenovo Legion Go 'Lite' — and it's potentially on the way

The Lenovo Legion Go could be getting a mid-cycle refresh and a much friendlier price tag. Here's what we know so far.

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Estate agents are awful – here’s why we all need a Kirstie and Phil

Buying a house is up there as one of life’s most stressful experiences – and most of us are out there flying blind. As ‘Location, Location, Location’ returns, Helen Coffey asks why we can’t all have a crack team helping us make the right property decisions

The Independent UK

This just in: Phil Spencer may be storing weapons of mass destruction—in Fallout 76

Officer on Deck.

PC Gamer

Will Call of Duty come to Game Pass? Modern Warfare 3 could arrive on Xbox's gaming service this month

You may not have to wait till the release of Black Ops 6 in late October to play Call of Duty on Game Pass

Evening Standard

Former Blizzard president gives Xbox advice after brutal studio closures: "This all comes down to making great games"

After defending Phil Spencer, Mike Ybarra tells fans to "keep the faith" but "ask for clarity"

GamesRadar

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Xbox founders reportedly mourn the loss of its identity: "It's not Xbox anymore, it's Microsoft gaming"

They also point to stagnant Game Pass growth as a factor behind Microsoft's cuts

GamesRadar

Fallout 76 player who nuked Phil Spencer says it was nothing personal: "He was the final boss in my eyes - In an RPG I prefer to be the bad guy"

It wasn't a protest after all

GamesRadar

Xbox president Sarah Bond confirms Xbox mobile store will launch soon — here's when

An Xbox mobile store is on the way in July 2024, per Xbox president Sarah Bond. The store will be available on the internet instead of as an app.

Windows Central

Xbox honcho Phil Spencer's Fallout 76 C.A.M.P. was NUKED. To keep your virtual homestead safe, here's a guide to not following in his radioactive footsteps.

Players have been saddened by the news of Xbox's latest studio closures. So when a user nuked Phil Spencer in Fallout 76, they cheered. Here's the story!

Windows Central

Someone's nuked Phil Spencer in Fallout 76

I do want to set the world on fire.

PC Gamer

Fallout 76 players appear to protest Xbox's studio closures by directing nukes at Phil Spencer's MMO camp

The Microsoft Gaming CEO hasn't yet made a statement about the closures

GamesRadar

The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty

Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.

Windows Central

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Evening Standard

Microsoft’s Bethesda shake-up explained: studio shutdowns, scrapped games, refunds and more

Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks is also closing down as part of the franchise-focused reorganisation

Windows Central

As Xbox handheld rumors swirl, Microsoft starts testing console Wi-Fi feature 10 years too late

Microsoft seems to be flirting with the idea of an Xbox handheld, and the latest Wi-Fi feature for Xbox consoles could be preparation for a new device.

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Xbox gaming handheld rumors heat up with Microsoft survey

Microsoft sent out surveys to existing owners of gaming handhelds, asking questions that seem like they could aid in Xbox handheld development... interesting.

Windows Central

Blizzard is hiring for a brand new project. What could it be? StarCraft 3? Warcraft RPG?! Overwatch dating sim?!!

Blizzard Entertainment is looking to hire new directors for an upcoming project that's yet to be announced. Read on to learn what kind of directors Blizzard is hiring and our predictions on what this mystery project could be.

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Windows Central

If Microsoft really IS bringing Steam, Epic Game Store, etc. to Xbox consoles, it needs to answer these big questions

Microsoft's Xbox has a long history of being a closed ecosystem, but that could be about to change. Owing to teases and hints from Xbox CEO Phil Spencer, it's now fair to believe that Steam, Epic Game Store, GOG, itch.io, and other PC stores could come to Xbox. But what…

Windows Central

What does Microsoft's big NetEase-Blizzard partnership mean for Xbox? An analysis.

With NetEase and Microsoft buddying up more than ever before, Blizzard has once again seen its titles return to one of the world's most lucrative gaming markets. To that end, we spoke to Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners to learn more about what this partnership means for Microsoft, and by…

Windows Central

What does Xbox's 'biggest technological leap' future goal actually mean? An analysis. 🤔

Microsoft is moving forward on a plan to make its future Xbox platform more versatile than ever across Windows PC, cloud gaming, and traditional under-the-tv consoles. How will it all tie together? What does that mean for YOU, the Xbox customer? Here's what we think it's going to look like.

Windows Central

On Xbox's growing pains, and its strange future

Microsoft's Xbox platform is at a crossroads and faced with more challenges than ever; it is also faced with more opportunities than ever. What does that mean for today's Xbox customer? It might not all be good news. It might be all good news.

TechRadar

There's no need for a handheld Xbox console – we already have them

Rumors of a potential handheld Xbox have gathered pace yet again, but with game streaming and the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally I don’t see the point of such a device.

Tom’s Guide

If Xbox wants to survive, it needs a handheld — here’s 3 reasons why

The Xbox brand has struggled for years, but a proper gaming handheld would renew interest in the brand, ensuring its survival.

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Most game stores suck for handheld gaming PCs; here are your best options

Here are the biggest gaming stores for handheld gaming PCs ranked from worst to best.

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