Xbox Live renamed to Xbox network
Microsoft confirmed it will rebrand Xbox Live as Xbox network to clarify the difference from Xbox Live Gold.
Xbox Game Pass draws developers’ attention as subscriber base grows
Xbox Game Pass has seen rising subscribers and engagement, with developers calling it the “Netflix of games” and players spending more time and money.
Undertale launches on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and Series X|S
Undertale is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, featuring console-specific enhancements and separate save data.
Aliens: Fireteam revives action-focused co-op for 2024
Third-person cooperative shooter Aliens: Fireteam pits three-man squads against hordes of xenomorphs, launching for PC and consoles mid-2024.
PS5 outpaced Xbox Series X, earning over $2.6B
Analysis shows PlayStation 5 generated $2.6 billion from 5.21 million units sold, surpassing Xbox Series X’s $1.75 billion from 3.51 million units.
Diablo II: Resurrected confirmed for PC and consoles in 2021
Blizzard will release Diablo II: Resurrected in 2021 for PC and consoles, featuring 4K remastering, Dolby 7.1 audio and cross-progression.
Fall Guys coming to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will arrive on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One by August 2021, following its Nintendo Switch announcement.
Xbox adds FPS Boost to run older games at 60 and 120 FPS
Microsoft launched “FPS Boost” for Xbox Series X and S, enabling select backward-compatible titles to run at 60 or 120 FPS via Compatibility Options.
SXSW Gaming Awards 2021 nominees revealed
The SXSW Gaming Awards announced 43 nominees across 12 categories; public voting is open and winners will be revealed March 20 at 22:00 Brasília time.
YouTube HDR video support arrives on Xbox consoles
YouTube now supports HDR playback on Xbox One S/X and Xbox Series S/X; check TV compatibility and “HDR PQ Rec.2020” in stats to confirm.