Microsoft tests Xbox Game Pass Core as Live Gold replacement
Microsoft has begun testing Xbox Game Pass Core with insiders; the paid tier replaces Xbox Live Gold and launches Sept. 14 with a small game catalog.
Xbox will soon let you stream gameplay directly to Discord
Microsoft is adding a “stream your gameplay” option to Xbox that lets players broadcast to Discord; rollout starts with Xbox Insiders and reaches all consoles in 2023.
Microsoft asks UK regulator to reconsider Activision deal in August
Microsoft submitted new filings to the UK Competition and Markets Authority asking it to weigh recent cloud and licensing agreements before deciding on the Activision acquisition.
Xbox console sales fall 13% while services revenue rises
Xbox console sales dropped 13% last quarter, but Microsoft saw a 1% rise in overall gaming revenue and a 5% gain in Xbox content and services.
Xbox begins rolling out redesigned home screen
After eight months of Insider testing, Microsoft has started releasing a redesigned home screen for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
Xbox controller that smells like pizza debuts for TMNT film
Microsoft created a pizza-scented Xbox controller tied to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem promotion; units will be given away in August.
Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation, Microsoft and Sony say
Microsoft and Sony announced a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation amid Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Xbox tests voice-report tool to curb in-game abuse
Xbox is piloting a voice report feature allowing Insiders to capture and submit toxic voice chat clips for moderation, stored locally for 24 hours.
5 kart-style racers for PlayStation, Xbox and PC
Five non-Nintendo kart-style racing games across PlayStation, Xbox and PC, with availability, mechanics and pricing details.
10 racing games fans of Gran Turismo should try
A curated list of 10 racing titles—simulators and arcades—that share elements with Gran Turismo, with platforms and key features.