Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Gaming Latest news (9)
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Forza Horizon 5 Not Slowing Down; 10 Million Players Achieved
Adrian Werner, 19 November 2021, 11:26
Microsoft boasted that Forza Horizon 5 has already been played by more than 10 million players. The game recorded the best first week in the history of Xbox consoles and Game Pass.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator GOTY Update Launches Today
Milosz Szubert, 18 November 2021, 14:56
Today, Microsoft Flight Simulator will receive the GOTY update, which will introduce a number of new features. It will be free for all owners of the game.
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Xbox's Phil Spencer Wants Emulation of Old Games on All Devices
Jacob Blazewicz, 18 November 2021, 14:06
Phil Spencer wants the entire industry to help 'preserve the past' of video games by collectively supporting emulation of old titles on any device.
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Cloud Gaming Officially Available on Xbox Consoles
Miriam Moszczynska, 17 November 2021, 23:05
Xbox Cloud Gaming beta launched today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The service is available to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and enables them to, among other things, test games without having to install them.
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6-month Roadmap for Age of Empires 4 Revealed
Agnes Adamus, 17 November 2021, 22:36
Age of Empires 4 developers have revealed the development plans for Age of Empires 4 for the next six months. During this period we can look forward to improvements in balance and ranked games.
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Caves & Cliffs Part 2 Release Date Revealed
Jacob Blazewicz, 17 November 2021, 22:19
The second part of the massive Caves & Cliffs update is coming to Minecraft soon and with its tall mountains and more interesting caves.
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Xbox is Done With Backward Compatibility; Reasons Include Licensing
Miriam Moszczynska, 17 November 2021, 15:47
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S will not receive any more backward compatible titles. Microsoft has exhausted both legal and technical options that allowed games from previous generation consoles to be launched.
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Mortal Shell and Two EA Classics in the Cloud - Xbox Game Pass for Second Half of November 2021
Artur Flaga, 16 November 2021, 20:45
In November's second game batch, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get their hands on 10 more titles, including Mortal Shell and Evil Genius 2.
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Halo Infinite Beta Goes Big on Steam; Figures are Impressive
Przemyslaw Dygas, 16 November 2021, 11:41
Halo Infinite's multiplayer beta is immensely popular. The game is Xbox Game Studios' biggest success on Steam to date.
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Behind the Scenes of Xbox Game Pass' Birth - Game Rentals and Publisher Fears
Jacob Blazewicz, 15 November 2021, 22:25
Phil Spencer and the rest of the Xbox crew revealed what the popular Xbox Game Pass subscription was originally supposed to be and mentioned concerns from publishers.
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FEAR, Max Payne and Over 70 Titles in Backward Compatibility on Xbox
Agnes Adamus, 15 November 2021, 20:40
The library of titles covered by the backward compatibility on Xbox consoles has grown by more than 70 titles. Among them we can find Nier, as well as the F.E.A.R. and Max Payne series.
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Halo Infinite's Free Multiplayer Now Available
Michael Zegar, 15 November 2021, 20:17
Free beat of Halo Infinite multiplayer is now available, also on Steam. Progress from it will be carried over to the full version of the game.
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Xbox Anniversary Celebration Stream Just a Few Hours Away
Miriam Moszczynska, 15 November 2021, 17:12
Today there will be a broadcast on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Xbox. According to insiders, we can expect interesting announcements, although if we are to believe the official information - the presentation will be devoid of game announcements.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 Not For PS5? PC and XSX/S Exclusivity More Than Likely
Jacob Blazewicz, 15 November 2021, 17:01
Xbox's Phil Spencer can't imagine The Elder Scrolls VI outside of the Xbox and PC „ecosystem”.
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Battlefield 2042 and Forza Horizon 5 Outclass Competition on Steam
Adrian Werner, 15 November 2021, 11:15
Last week on Steam was dominated by Battlefield 2042 and Forza Horizon 5. The game left the competition in the dust in terms of sales.
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Microsoft Chases After Competitors; New Features for Xbox App on PC Inbound
Milosz Szubert, 12 November 2021, 17:52
Installing games purchased from Microsoft Store or present in Xbox Game Pass on PC will soon be much more pleasant. Soon, the Xbox app for PC should add the option to easily put game files in any folder with unlimited access to them.
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Minecraft 1.18 Launch in 2021 Not Threatened; New Snapshot and Beta
Jacob Blazewicz, 12 November 2021, 13:25
Mojang has finished adding new content for Minecraft version 1.18 beta, leading us to believe that the release of Caves & Cliffs Update: Part Two wil take place on schedule.
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Obsidian Said to be Working on Detective RPG Pentiment
Adrian Werner, 12 November 2021, 13:11
Reliable rumors have appeared in the web, according to which Obsidian Entertainment is currently working on a detective RPG Pentiment. There were also reports about Midnight, a new project by the devs of We Happy Few.
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Forza Horizon 5 Craze is Real; The Game has 6 Million Players
Adrian Werner, 12 November 2021, 11:30
Forza Horizon 5 does not cease to amaze. The number of players has already exceeded 6 million. The game is also doing great on Steam.
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Forza Horizon 5 Exploit Gives Thousands of Credits for Buying an Old Jeep
Michael Zegar, 10 November 2021, 16:42
An exploit in Forza Horizon 5 allows for unlimited Super Wheelspin tokens. It involves a certain World War II-era jeep and it „flooding” virtual drivers' garages.
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Dwayne „The Rock” Johnson Will Celebrate Xbox's 20th Birthday
Przemyslaw Dygas, 10 November 2021, 16:12
On the occasion of the upcoming 20th birthday of Xbox, the company has invited a well-known actor to collaborate. The event will be attended by Dwayne „The Rock” Johnson.
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Forza Horizon 5 Turns Out to be Xbox Game Studios' Biggest Launch
Przemyslaw Dygas, 10 November 2021, 15:41
The debut of Forza Horizon 5 turned out to be the biggest launch in Xbox Game Studios' history. Also Naraka: Bladepoint boasts good results.
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Bethesda has an Idea for Fallout 5, but We Won't See the Game Anytime Soon
Artur Flaga, 09 November 2021, 21:40
Todd Howard says Bethesda has an idea for a Fallout 5, but we'll have to wait a while for the release.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Even Prettier With Maps From Google
GRG, 09 November 2021, 13:54
Need a way to get sharper and more detailed terrain textures in Microsoft Flight Simulator? A certain mod converts the original Bing maps to Google maps. However, this may be illegal.
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Forza Horizon 5 Launches; Now in Game Pass for 1$
Przemyslaw Dygas, 09 November 2021, 13:36
Forza Horizon 5 has finally arrived and caught the attention of a ton of gamers. You can also play the title via Xbox Game Pass.
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Xbox's Anniversary Stream Will be Worthwile, Claims Insider
Jacob Blazewicz, 08 November 2021, 21:30
Microsoft reportedly won't be announcing any new games during the Xbox Anniversary Celebration broadcast, but according to an insider it will definitely be worth watching.
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Forza Horizon 5 Comparared With Real Life
Paul Musiolik, 08 November 2021, 13:19
The visuals of Forza Horizon 5 are impressive. A YouTuber compared the game world with real landscapes and the differences are hardly noticeable.
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Forza Horizon 5 Smashes Competition on Steam
Adrian Werner, 08 November 2021, 10:54
Forza Horizon 5 doesn't release until tomorrow, and yet the game was Steam's biggest bestseller of the last week. In addition, the successful presentation of Elden Ring encouraged many gamers to preorder.
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Work on New Fable Started Right After Lionhead Shutdown and Said to Continue to This Day
Michael Zegar, 07 November 2021, 22:50
A post by a Playground Games employee suggests that work on the Fable reboot began shortly after Lionhead Studios shut down. It may have been in development for as long as four years at this point.
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Forza Horizon 5 has Almost a Million Players in Early Access
Adrian Werner, 07 November 2021, 18:16
More than 800,000 gamers paid extra for the premium edition of Forza Horizon 5 and have been playing the latest racing game from Playground Games since Friday.
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Forza Horizon 5 Reviews Suggest it's One of the Best Games of the Year
Adrian Werner, 04 November 2021, 16:46
The first reviews of Forza Horizon 5 leave no doubt - Playground Games has delivered another big hit.
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Minecraft Now Available on Game Pass
Hubert Sledziewski, 02 November 2021, 15:54
Minecraft is now available in Xbox Game Passon PC. Subscribers can download the game in two versions - Java Edition and Bedrock Edition - which make up the Minecraft PC Bundle. The subscription itself can now be purchased for $1 for three months.
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Sega and Microsoft Enter a 'Strategic Alliance'
Agnes Adamus, 01 November 2021, 17:04
Sega and Microsoft have established a „strategic alliance”. As part of the collaboration, we are to receive games conceived as part of the 'Super Game'. All this based on Microsoft Azure's cloud services.
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Age of Empires 4 is the Best RTS Debut in Steam's History
Adrian Werner, 01 November 2021, 11:27
Age of Empires 4 recorded a great launch on Steam. The game was last week's biggest bestseller and scored the best debut in the history of the RTS genre on the service.
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Games with Gold for November 2021 (Kingdom: Two Crowns and More)
Hubert Sledziewski, 29 October 2021, 22:03
We've learned the titles of games that will hit Games with Gold in November. Next month, subscribers will be able to pick up Kingdom: Two Crowns and LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, among other titles.
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Age of Empires 4 With a Great Launch on Steam
Przemyslaw Dygas, 29 October 2021, 14:57
Age of Empires 4 sparked a lot of interest among players. The title achieves excellent results on Steam.
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Age of Empires 4 Launches Today; Fans Have Waited 16 Years
Adrian Werner, 28 October 2021, 13:15
In a few hours we will witness the release of Age of Empires 4, the long-awaited new installment of the popular RTS game series.
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Xbox Brand Records Its Best Fiscal Q1 in History
Michael Zegar, 27 October 2021, 22:08
The Xbox brand recorded the best first fiscal quarter in its entire history. It owes this to, among other things, an increase in the popularity of consoles and services. Additionally, Microsoft revealed its investment plan.
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Battlefield 2042 With Unusual Marketing; Microsoft Announces Fictional Xbox 2042
Agnes Adamus, 27 October 2021, 22:01
Microsoft has announced the Xbox 2042, a device that is supposed to revolutionize the gaming industry. There's only one problem - the device is a fake, used to advertise Battlefield 2042.
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Halo Infinite With Huge Visual Progress; Watch New Campaign Trailer
Agnes Adamus, 25 October 2021, 19:56
A feature trailer for Halo Infinite was presented today. It presents mainly the exploration of a vast world. However, what stands out the most is the huge visual progress of the title.
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First Reviews: Age of Empires 4 - Another Hit on Game Pass
Hubert Sledziewski, 25 October 2021, 14:21
Three days before the release of Age of Empires 4, first reviews of the game appeared online. It seems that we are witnessing both a successful return of the iconic series, as well as the debut of one of the best strategy games of the year, available from launch in Xbox Game Pass.
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Forza Horizon 5 Impresses With Visuals and Execution
Paul Musiolik, 24 October 2021, 21:35
The team at Digital Foundry is thrilled with the technical aspects of Forza Horizon 5. Playground Games rose to new heights in taking advantage of next-gen consoles.
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Age of Empires 4 Gone Gold; Week Left Before Release
Adrian Werner, 21 October 2021, 15:48
Work on Age of Empires 4 has been completed. This means that there is no longer any threat to the release scheduled for next week.
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The World of Starfield is 'Dangerous Place'; Devs Present Game's Factions
Michael Zegar, 20 October 2021, 21:50
Bethesda has presented a video, shedding light on the plot of the upcoming Starfield, as well as some of the factions we will encounter in it. All indications are that the game world will be a truly 'dangerous place'.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator GOTY Update and DLC Announcement
Hubert Sledziewski, 20 October 2021, 19:37
On November 18, Microsoft Flight Simulator will receive a free Game of the Year update with new aircraft (including the F/A-18 Super Hornet from Top Gun), airports, and missions. On the same day, the game's first major expansion, Reno Air Races, will launch. It will introduce the STIHL National Championship races and 40 licensed aircraft.
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'We Bet on Games and Software, and Leave VR to Competition,' Xbox Boss on Company's Plans
Hubert Sledziewski, 20 October 2021, 15:42
Xbox brand chief Phil Spencer has stated that he admires what Sony is doing in the field of VR technology, but he and his company will not be going in that direction for now. This is because their focus is on creating new software and games, as well as acquiring more studios.
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Game Pass is Growing Slower Than Microsoft Expected
Adrian Werner, 20 October 2021, 12:50
Game Pass is growing all the time, but slower than Microsoft would like it to. The company has admitted that it hasn't been able to meet its target growth rate for subscribers to the service.
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Age of Empires 4 and Dragon Ball FighterZ - Xbox Game Pass For Late October 2021
Artur Flaga, 19 October 2021, 19:52
In October, the Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get their hands on 11 more titles, including Age of Empires IV and Outriders.
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Forza Horizon 5 has Gone Gold
Adrian Werner, 19 October 2021, 12:48
Playground Games announced that Forza Horizon 5 has been completed and will launch, as planned, this November.
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Minecraft on Game Pass, The Wild Update and More - Minecraft Live 2021 Summary
GRG, 17 October 2021, 17:21
During the two-hour Minecraft Live 2021 stream, we've seen announcements of The Wild Update, Minecraft PC Bundle on the Xbox Game Pass service, and further development of Minecraft: Dungeons.