XBOX Free Play Days: Train Sim World 6, Icarus, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark Free This Weekend
Play Train Sim World 6, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark in XBOX Free Play Days this weekend with XBOX Game Pass. Here’s how.
Gaming
Gaming encompasses a wide range of activities involving playing games, which can be divided into several categories based on the nature and purpose of the game-playing experience.
XBOX Game Pass Wave 2 August: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Blood Dungeon, and More Coming Day One
If you thought August was already a stacked month for XBOX Game Pass Wave 2, buckle up, because the second wave just dropped and it’s bringing some genuinely exciting day-one releases. We’re talking a highly anticipated prequel, a souls-like platformer, and a blood-soaked roguelite dungeon crawler, all landing on the service before the month wraps up.
XBOX Indie Selects for August 2026 Spotlight Six Summer Adventures Worth Playing
XBOX Indie Selects for August features six standout games, from cozy ghost stories and dark fantasy to co-op horror and heartfelt adventures.
XBOX App Rolls Out to Hisense and VIDAA OS TVs, No New Console Required
XBOX app now available on Hisense and VIDAA OS TVs, letting Game Pass users stream games without a console.
XBOX Heads Back to gamescom 2026 to Celebrate 25 Years of Play With Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, and More Surprises
XBOX returns to gamescom 2026 in Cologne to mark 25 years of play, with Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, and FanFest.
XBOX Insiders Test Promising New Ad-Supported Game Streaming For 1-Hour Sessions
XBOX Insiders are testing ad-supported game streaming, letting players stream select owned games for free with one-hour sessions.
XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC Is Finally Here: Play Your Favorite Classic XBOX Games on Windows 11 and Handhelds
XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC is live, letting you play four classic original XBOX games on PC, ROG XBOX Ally, and Ally X.
XBOX and Meta Bring Fresh XBOX Game Pass Starter Edition to Eligible Meta Horizon+ Subscribers
XBOX and Meta Horizon+ now includes an XBOX Game Pass starter edition with 50+ games, 10 hours of cloud gaming, and Rewards each month.
XBOX Hits Reset: 3,200 Jobs Cut, 4 Studios Spun Out in Biggest Restructure Ever
Microsoft’s XBOX hits reset and is cutting 3,200 jobs and spinning out studios in a massive “reset” aimed at returning to growth by 2027.
XBOX Free Play Days: Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island, and More Go Free This Week
Xbox Free Play Days brings Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island, Demonschool and more to players with free trials and big discounts.
Exciting XBOX Indie Selects July 2026: 5 Must-Play Indie Games to Heat Up Your Fun Summer
XBOX Indie Selects July 2026 brings 5 must-play indie games with unique gameplay and styles for summer gaming.
Next Week on Xbox: Every Bizarre New Game Hitting June 29–July 3
From RV road trips to college football and cozy horror, here’s every new game coming Next Week on Xbox, June 29 to July 3, with quick links.
How to Enable XBOX Game Bar and Capture Epic Game Clips on Windows 11 (No Frustrating Setup Required)
Turn on Xbox Game Bar, record game clips, and find your captures on Windows 11 in a few simple steps.
Microsoft’s New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Bring Snapdragon X2 Power, OLED, and Big Battery Gains
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 bring big graphics gains, OLED, and all‑day battery for work and creators.
Computex 2026: Windows 11 PCs, RTX Spark, and Next‑Gen Silicon Aim to Power a Billion Users
Windows and its partners use Computex 2026 to launch AI PCs, RTX Spark laptops, handhelds, and new silicon for over a billion users.
XBOX Announces Next 100 Day Reset Plan as Game Pass Rebounds and Hardware Crisis Deepens
XBOX Reset reveals major reset plan, Game Pass growth returns, but hardware costs and strategy challenges raise big questions.
How to Set Up a New Windows 11 PC (And Keep It Fast for Years)
Learn how to set up a new Windows 11 PC, secure it, remove bloat, and keep it fast and reliable for years.