Microsoft pledges Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation
Microsoft says Call of Duty will remain available on PlayStation for several years with feature parity, while adding the franchise to Xbox Game Pass.
NBA 2K23 for Xbox Series X|S reportedly needs 152 GB
A Reddit post shows an NBA 2K23 Xbox Series X|S download at 152.02 GB, significantly larger than NBA 2K22’s 115 GB; the game launches Sept. 9.
FIFA 23 briefly leaked on Xbox ahead of launch
Xbox users accessed the full FIFA 23 game early after an Xbox error allowed preloads; EA shut servers while investigating.
Seven indie titles coming to Xbox Game Pass Day One
Microsoft will add seven Humble Games indies to Xbox Game Pass on day one, including Moonscars and Coral Island with staggered release dates.
Phil Spencer urges UK regulator to clear Activision deal
Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer publicly asked the UK regulator to approve Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, pledging Call of Duty parity on PlayStation.
Regulators widen probe into Microsoft’s $70B Activision deal
UK regulator signals deeper antitrust review of Microsoft’s $70 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard amid global scrutiny and platform exclusivity concerns.
Pentiment launches November 15 on Xbox Game Pass
Obsidian’s narrative game Pentiment arrives November 15 on Xbox platforms and Day One on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
Ten Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass at End of August
Microsoft will remove 10 titles from Xbox Game Pass after August 31; eight new games join the service across cloud, console and PC in late August.
Xbox adds 15 new games to consoles and Game Pass
Microsoft lists 15 titles arriving for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Game Pass between Aug. 15–19.
Elden Ring spotted in Game Pass listings, leak suggests
Leaked Microsoft Store listings and screenshots indicate Elden Ring may be added to Xbox Game Pass and xCloud ahead of Gamescom 2022.