XBOX Free Play Days: NBA 2K27 Leads 6 Games to Try This Weekend
XBOX Free Play Days brings NBA 2K27 and five more games October 15–18, plus a free three-hour trial of The Alters with no Game Pass needed.
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 Nano Controller launches in November for $49.99 with a cool pocket-sized design
Microsoft’s XBOX Nano Controller arrives in November for $49.99 with a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth, and a customizable Action Button.
Microsoft introduces XBOX LABS to explore new and more powerful ways to play and create games
Microsoft introduces XBOX LABS, a new team exploring emerging technology, game preservation, and new ways to play and create.
Forza Horizon 6 Adds 7-Eleven Car Meets, Supra Livery, and Slurpee Deal
Forza Horizon 6 adds a 7-Eleven car meet, new props, and sandwich collectibles. Get a Supra livery and Slurpee offer through October 27.
XBOX Free Play Days: ARC Raiders Leads 7 Games to Try This Weekend
XBOX Free Play Days brings ARC Raiders, STALKER 2, Little Nightmares III, and more to try October 8–11. See trials and deals.
XBOX names new Minecraft CEO as Kayleen Walters takes charge of XP division
XBOX names new Mojang and new Minecraft CEO Maria Angelidou-Smith as Kayleen Walters moves to lead its new XP entertainment division.
XBOX introduces XP, a new division for movies, merchandise, and live experiences
XBOX launches XP, a new division led by Kayleen Walters, to expand its franchises through movies, merchandise, partnerships, and live events.
Surface Laptop Ultra Pre-Orders Open With Amazing RTX Power
Surface Laptop Ultra pre-orders are open from $2,599 with RTX Spark, 128GB memory, and Magnetic Connect. Plus the $5,999 RTX Spark Dev Box.
Microsoft unveils Windows hybrid intelligence, Surface Laptop Ultra, and a more capable Copilot
Microsoft unveils Windows hybrid intelligence, new Surface PCs, local Copilot features, and Windows Search actions.
Magical Next Week on XBOX Games Coming October 5-9: Gears of War: E-Day, Star Wars Galactic Racer and More
See every game coming in the Next Week on XBOX, October 5–9, including Gears of War: E-Day, Kingdom Hearts, Star Wars Galactic Racer and more.
IKEA and XBOX Launch YXSTABY, a New Gaming Furniture Collection for Your Home
IKEA and XBOX have launched YXSTABY, a nine-piece gaming furniture collection with controller-inspired designs and practical storage.
Windows 11 2026 Update is now available: Here’s how to get version 26H2
Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 2026 Update, version 26H2, as a fast enablement package for eligible 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.
XBOX Insiders Can Now Earn Mythic Achievements for Completing Games
XBOX Insiders can now test Mythic Achievements, rewarding players who complete every original achievement in eligible games.
Gears of War: E-Day Gets Its Own “Emergence Pie” at Prince St. Pizza, With an Exclusive In-Game Reward
Gears of War: E-Day is getting an Emergence Pie at Prince St. Pizza, complete with an exclusive in-game pizza emblem.
XBOX Free Play Days adds PGA TOUR 2K25, The Division 2, The Escapists 2, and Young Suns this weekend
XBOX Free Play Days has four games to try through September 27, including PGA TOUR 2K25 and The Division 2 for all Xbox players.
XBOX Cuts 268 Jobs as Activision Takes Over Massive Halo Development
Microsoft announced 268 more XBOX cuts via layoffs and reorganizing its studios. Activision will develop the next Halo, while Ninja Theory faces possible closure.
XBOX Free Play Days: Sea of Thieves Is Free for Everyone This Weekend, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Joins Game Pass
Play Sea of Thieves free on XBOX and PC this weekend. Game Pass members can also try Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.
XBOX Game Pass September 2026 Update Brings Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
XBOX Game Pass adds Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, Ninja Gaiden 4, and more this fall.
Microsoft’s Legendary Comms Chief Frank Shaw Is Leaving After 29 Remarkable Years
Microsoft chief communications officer Frank Shaw is leaving at the end of 2026 after 17 years in the role. Here’s what it means.
XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast Set for September 17
XBOX heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026 with a September 17 broadcast, Minecraft Dungeons II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and FanFest Tokyo.
XBOX Will Officially Publish Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, Expanding This Awesome Partnership Beyond OD
XBOX will publish Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, expanding its Kojima Productions deal beyond OD into film and television.
XBOX Insiders Get Selectable Startup Animations, 1440p Remote Play, and Voice Clarity in Latest Console Preview
XBOX Insiders can now pick their startup animation, stream Remote Play at 1440p, test Voice Clarity, search game lists, and download while cloud gaming.
XBOX App Coming to TCL Smart TVs in 25+ Countries, No Console Needed
XBOX and TCL are partnering to bring the XBOX app to select TCL Smart TVs in 25+ countries, with Game Pass cloud gaming built in.
XBOX Cloud Gaming Will Add Monthly Hour Caps in November, With Extra Paid Playtime Coming to the Store
XBOX Cloud Gaming will introduce monthly streaming-hour limits for Game Pass members in November, with extra time available to buy.