Microsoft quietly bundled a native Xbox 360 emulator into its newer backward-compatible PC releases, and modders were already turning those files into working Xbox 360 games within days.
Sergeant Johnson just dropped a sequel tease, and Halo fans are already treating it like evidence—whether Microsoft has officially confirmed anything or not.
Microsoft and LG are cleaning up a Windows Update–delivered monitor app after it started pushing McAfee ads on startup—because even a monitor update should not turn your PC into a billboard.
Microsoft is testing a way to make cloud gaming feel less like an extra expense, using one-hour ad-supported sessions to give Xbox Insiders a lower-cost way to play on older or weaker hardware.
Just open the Customization tab, log into the right Microsoft Account, and all your retro armor and weapon skins are waiting—no codes needed.
Microsoft's cross-platform play comes with a catch: you'll need a full Xbox gamertag before you can even boot up the campaign on your PS5.
Microsoft is quietly turning Xbox 360 classics into native PC ports, skipping emulation entirely—and that changes everything for backward compatibility.
The studio's founder claimed he knew about Microsoft's funding, but GSC Game World says he was cut out of both negotiations and development entirely — and the reason may be a legal agreement.
The studio's rare statement offers a sliver of reassurance, but developers on the ground are bracing for the fallout of Microsoft's cuts.
Xbox VP of engineering Jared Palmer has left Microsoft after a brief tenure to join AI company Cognition. His departure comes during a period of major restructuring under new Xbox leader Asha Sharma, who has implemented significant layoffs and studio divestments.
Microsoft's Game Pass Starter Edition is now available at no extra cost to Meta Quest VR players who have an active Meta Horizon+ subscription. The service offers access to 50 games via Xbox Cloud Gaming with a 10-hour monthly limit, though titles cannot be directly installed on the Quest headset.
Alpha Dog Games, the developer of Mighty Doom, has regained independent ownership after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024, with co-founder Shawn Woods thanking Microsoft for facilitating the transition. The studio is now exploring partnerships but has not announced specific future projects.
