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Leaked Xbox Series X refresh could ditch its monolithic look for this cylindrical one

The Xbox Series X could get a huge refresh with a whole new look next year.

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Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass trial offer is no longer, well, offered

That $1 Xbox Game Pass trial is no more, but something else is coming.

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Microsoft already has plans for an Xbox app store on iPhone

Microsoft is getting ready in case Apple has to allow third-party app stores onto the iPhone.

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Forget the Xbox Series X fridge - now an Xbox Series S toaster may be on the way

The Xbox Series S is reportedly getting some merch to call its own, and it's all a bit strange.

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Xbox admits Game Pass reduces game sales amid Activision buyout furore

Despite previously saying the opposite, Xbox has admitted that Game Pass reduces game sales.

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Microsoft expects the UK to oppose its $69 billion Activision buyout, report claims

The U.K. is expected to be a real fly in the ointment for Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

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Microsoft yanks some of Xbox 360's best games from the Marketplace

Time is running out to pick up some iconic Xbox 360 titles.

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The FTC sued Microsoft over its Activision buyout to block possible EU settlement

The lawsuit only arrived when it became clear that the European Commission was considering a deal with Microsoft.

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FTC’s bid to block Microsoft’s Activision buyout has no end in sight

Those hoping for Microsoft, Activision, and the Federal Trade Commission to sit around a table to settle their differences are out of luck, it seems.

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US gamers sue to block Microsoft’s Activision buyout, but majority in UK fine with it

A group of gamers have teamed up to sue in an attempt to stop Microsoft's buyout of Activision Blizzard.

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Winter-themed Minecraft world helps kids learn English

A winter-themed Minecraft world will help kids learn English as part of a collaboration between Microsoft and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

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Blocked! Microsoft's Activision Blizzard buyout gets it sued by the FTC

Microsoft is being sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an attempt to block its buyout of Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard.

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Microsoft wants an Xbox mobile game store to rival Apple and Google

Microsoft wants to bring the Xbox Store to mobile and take on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, it's confirmed.

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Microsoft says its Activision Blizzard acquisition will benefit players

Microsoft now has a dedicated section of its website aimed at explaining its acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what it means for gamers.

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Microsoft and BBC team for Minecraft Frozen Planet II

The BBC and Microsoft have partnered to bring five free worlds based on Frozen Planet II to Minecraft.

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Microsoft reveals Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family plan - including price

Microsoft is launching a new Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan in Ireland and Colombia.

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Minecraft Legends announced during Xbox Showcase

Visually, the new game looks a lot like Minecraft but the play style promises to be a lot different.

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Xbox celebrates Pride with controller design featuring 34 LGBTQIA+ flags

The controller will sport a top case design with 34 different community flags.

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Microsoft could launch an Xbox Game Pass family plan for up to five players

Keep in mind Sony also recently announced new PlayStation Plus subscriptions, which include multiple tiers and start at $9.99 monthly.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming is available on Valve's Steam Deck

Valve's Steam Deck just gets more and more appealing. Microsoft has revealed that users will be able to use its Xbox Cloud Gaming service on the handheld console.

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