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Microsoft Tests Full HD in xCloud

Microsoft Tests Full HD in xCloud

Microsoft plans to expand its xCloud streaming platform. The first screenshot showing the game running in Full HD has appeared online.

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Adrian Piotrowski

March 1, 2021

Microsoft Tests Full HD in xCloud
Microsoft Isn't Buying Kojima Productions, Despite Figurine on the Shelf

Microsoft Isn't Buying Kojima Productions, Despite Figurine on the Shelf

Phil Spencer, the head of the Xbox brand, showed off the figurine of Ludens - Kojima Productions' mascot - placed on a shelf during his stream. This was enough to cause a sensation on the internet.

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Adrian Piotrowski

February 24, 2021

Microsoft Isn't Buying Kojima Productions, Despite Figurine on the Shelf
Gears of War 2 Remaster Coming Soon? Mysterious Picture Revealed [UPDATED]

Gears of War 2 Remaster Coming Soon? Mysterious Picture Revealed [UPDATED]

An image posted on Gears of War's Twitter account seems to indicate an imminent announcement of a remaster of the second installment of this iconic shooter series.

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Bart Swiatek

February 24, 2021

Gears of War 2 Remaster Coming Soon? Mysterious Picture Revealed [UPDATED]
Rumors Suggest Starfield Teaser in March and Launch in 2021

Rumors Suggest Starfield Teaser in March and Launch in 2021

Interesting speculations about Starfield appeared on the web. According to them, in March we will most likely see new materials from the game. It is also possible that the project will be released later this year.

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Adrian Werner

February 23, 2021

Rumors Suggest Starfield Teaser in March and Launch in 2021
FPS Boost Will Improve Performance of Old Games on Xbox Series X/S

FPS Boost Will Improve Performance of Old Games on Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft has revealed the first titles with support for the FPS Boost feature. It makes Far Cry 4, Watch Dogs 2 and a handful of other titles run much smoother on the Xbox Series X console than on XONE.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 17, 2021

FPS Boost Will Improve Performance of Old Games on Xbox Series X/S
Google Blames ZeniMax Acquisition for Closure of Stadia's Devteams

Google Blames ZeniMax Acquisition for Closure of Stadia's Devteams

According to a recent report from Kotaku, the closure of studios developing games for Google Stadia could have been influenced by Microsoft's buying streak and recent acquisitions of ZeniMax Media and Bethesda Softworks.

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February 17, 2021

Google Blames ZeniMax Acquisition for Closure of Stadia's Devteams
DiRT 5, Pillars of Eternity 2 and More Coming to Xbox Game Pass

DiRT 5, Pillars of Eternity 2 and More Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft revealed a list of titles that will be added to Xbox Game Pass on PC and consoles by the end of this month. It includes such hits as Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire, Wreckfest, DiRT 5 and Elite Dangerous.

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Milosz Szubert

February 16, 2021

DiRT 5, Pillars of Eternity 2 and More Coming to Xbox Game Pass
Dying Light 2 Devs: Microsoft Won't Take Over Techland

Dying Light 2 Devs: Microsoft Won't Take Over Techland

Polish company Techland has denied rumors of a possible takeover by Microsoft. The studio values its independence and does not intend to hand itself over to any publisher.

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Bart Swiatek

February 15, 2021

Dying Light 2 Devs: Microsoft Won't Take Over Techland
Microsoft May Consider Acquisition of Dying Light 2 Devs

Microsoft May Consider Acquisition of Dying Light 2 Devs

Rumors suggest Microsoft's next acquisition could be Techland, the creators of Dying Light, Dead Island and Call of Juarez.

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Adrian Werner

February 13, 2021

Microsoft May Consider Acquisition of Dying Light 2 Devs
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Failed to Best Sales of PS4 and XOne

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Failed to Best Sales of PS4 and XOne

Analysts at Ampere Analysis say Microsoft's latest consoles failed to beat the Xbox One's score from seven years ago, while Sony equaled PlayStation 4's achievement. Nintendo, on the other hand, broke its own record.

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Adrian Piotrowski

February 12, 2021

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Failed to Best Sales of PS4 and XOne
ZeniMax Will Operate in a Separate Company Under Microsoft [UPDATED]

ZeniMax Will Operate in a Separate Company Under Microsoft [UPDATED]

Microsoft intends to create a new company - Vault. ZeniMax Media, the publisher recently purchased by the Redmond giant, will be incorporated into its structures, along with Bethesda Softworks. As it turns out, Vault will be absorbed by ZeniMax and after the merge the company will operate under Microsoft.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 12, 2021

ZeniMax Will Operate in a Separate Company Under Microsoft [UPDATED]
Minecraft Gets New, Diversified Caves

Minecraft Gets New, Diversified Caves

Minecraft has received a new snapshot, marked as 21w06a. It showcases a new method of generating caves, which will officially arrive in the game with the Caves & Cliffs update.

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Milosz Szubert

February 11, 2021

Minecraft Gets New, Diversified Caves
Free Items in Minecraft Dungeons to Celebrate 10 Million Users

Free Items in Minecraft Dungeons to Celebrate 10 Million Users

More than 10 million people have already played Minecraft: Dungeons. As a thank you, players will receive free items in the next patch.

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Adrian Werner

February 10, 2021

Free Items in Minecraft Dungeons to Celebrate 10 Million Users
Forza Horizon 4 Coming to Steam

Forza Horizon 4 Coming to Steam

Forza Horizon 4 will hit Steam on March 9. It will be the first game from the popular racing game series to be available on this platform.

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Adrian Piotrowski

February 8, 2021

Forza Horizon 4 Coming to Steam
Senua in New Promo Shot From Hellblade 2

Senua in New Promo Shot From Hellblade 2

Developers from Ninja Theory have broken their silence and for the first time in over a year presented new promotional material from the upcoming Hellblade 2.

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Adrian Piotrowski

February 8, 2021

Senua in New Promo Shot From Hellblade 2
Canceled Remaster of Goldeneye Available Online

Canceled Remaster of Goldeneye Available Online

13 years ago, Microsoft canceled the release of a remastered edition of the iconic Bond game GoldenEye. This week, inquisitive internet users found a file with the nearly completed version of the game.

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Adrian Piotrowski

February 4, 2021

Canceled Remaster of Goldeneye Available Online
Sony Shipped More PS5s than Microsoft XSX/Ss

Sony Shipped More PS5s than Microsoft XSX/Ss

According to industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, Sony has a slight edge over Microsoft in the number of 9th-gen consoles shipped to stores.

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Adrian Piotrowski

February 4, 2021

Sony Shipped More PS5s than Microsoft XSX/Ss
Minecraft Snapshot 21w05a Introduces Lush Vegetation

Minecraft Snapshot 21w05a Introduces Lush Vegetation

Mojang AB released Snapshot 21w05a for Minecraft. The snapshot introduces more lush vegetation in caves, but there were also various improvements and fixes related to snow powder and sculk sensors, among other things.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 4, 2021

Minecraft Snapshot 21w05a Introduces Lush Vegetation
Xbox Game Pass for Early February: Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Final Fantasy XII

Xbox Game Pass for Early February: Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Final Fantasy XII

We got to known the games that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of February. Among them are Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Jurassic World Evolution, Final Fantasy XII and The Falconeer.

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Agnes Adamus

February 2, 2021

Xbox Game Pass for Early February: Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Final Fantasy XII
Xbox Series X and S Shortages May Last Until June

Xbox Series X and S Shortages May Last Until June

Microsoft is warning of availability issues for the Xbox Series X|S. Stock shortages could occur up to June this year.

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Paul Musiolik

February 2, 2021

Xbox Series X and S Shortages May Last Until June