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The two Xbox Series models and many characters from games that are available via Xbox Game Pass
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(Updated) FTC Slams New Xbox Game Pass Tier as "Degraded Product" After Changes

Update July 22nd 10:04AM: Microsoft has responded to the FTC's claims, calling them "a misleading, extra-record account of the facts" and accusing the commission of attempting to "reinvent its case…

July 22, 2024 | 10:08 EDT

Artwork of the Arkane Austin game Redfall and the Tango Gameworks game Hi-Fi Rush (whose studios are both being shut down by Microsoft) next to each other
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Microsoft Shuts Down Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush Creators

Microsoft has closed four of its internal studios, including Redfall and Prey developer Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks. In an internal email seen by IGN, Xbox Game Studios head…

May 7, 2024 | 09:52 EDT

An Orc character in Warcraft, a Blizzard property
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Blizzard Games to Return to Mainland China Thanks to NetEase Partnership

Blizzard has announced that it's signed a new agreement with publishing giant NetEase in order to bring its games back to mainland China. In a press release, Blizzard says that its games will return…

April 10, 2024 | 08:09 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Sabre and Thunderbolt
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Microsoft Flight Simulator P-47D Thunderbolt Announced, F-86 Sabre Released

Third-party developers shared a few reveals and releases of Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, including both aircraft and a relevant airport. We start with Aeroplane Heave, which announced the P-…

March 31, 2024 | 11:18 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Kodiak 900
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Warsaw Chopin Airport Announced; First Kodiak 900 Screenshots Revealed

Third-party developers had reveals and releases to share related to add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including aircraft and airports. We start with SimWorks Studios, which posted the first in…

March 30, 2024 | 09:26 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Bronco and R22
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Microsoft Flight Simulator OV-10 Bronco Coming Next Month, Robinson R22 Helicopter Released

Third-party developers had news to share about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, alongside a few releases of aircraft and airports. ù We start with the North American Rockwell OV-10…

March 29, 2024 | 11:16 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Tornado
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Tornado and Saab 340 and 2000 Get Development Updates, Lukla Announced

Today third-party developers provided development updates about add-ons coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator, while a couple more have been released. We start with IndiaFoxtEcho's Panavia Tornado,…

March 27, 2024 | 12:43 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 Icelandair
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 Showcased in Impressive Video

Third-party developers showcased upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator and released two American airports.  We start with BlueBird Simulations' Boeing 757, which was showcased in a rather…

March 25, 2024 | 06:33 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Beechcraft 60 Duke
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Beechcraft 60 Duke Gets Impressive New Trailer

Today third-party developers revealed news about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, while a major airport has been released.  We start with a good look at the Beechcraft 60 Duke by Black Square.…

March 23, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator F-86 Sabre and F-5E Tiger II
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Microsoft Flight Simulator F-86 Sabre Gets Release Date, F-5E Tiger II Released

Third-party developers shared quite a few interesting news and releases today about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, including aircraft and scenery. We start with Blackbird Simulations' sub-brand…

March 21, 2024 | 03:14 EDT

An Embraer E170 in Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Free Embraer E170 Gets New Screenshots; Chicago Rockford Airport Released

Third-party developers shared news and releases about add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including an aircraft and an airport. We start with the the freeware Embraer E170 and E175 by Ouroboros…

March 18, 2024 | 11:23 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator A380 by FlyByWire
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Free Airbus A380 Gets Spectacular Video Showing a Beautiful Bird

Today third-party developers shared quite a lot of interesting news and releases of add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including aircraft and scenery. We start with prominent freeware developer…

March 16, 2024 | 04:03 EDT

 Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Picture of Senua
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Reveals Beautiful Screenshots Made with Photo Mode

Ninja Theory shared a small gallery of new screenshots of its upcoming action-adventure game Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. Interestingly, the screenshots shared on X (formerly Twitter) aren't exactly…

March 15, 2024 | 07:26 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 777 by PMDG
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 777 by PMDG Gets First Spectacular Trailer, Release Coming Soon

Today is a big day for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with plenty of juicy news and releases across aircraft and scenery add-ons.  Likely the most exciting is the first trailer of the Boeing 777 by…

March 14, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

Antonov an-225 "Mriya" taking off in Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Antonov an-225 Sold Almost 100,000 Units, Antonov to Receive $1.5 Million

Today Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann revealed sales numbers for the majestic Antonov an-225 "Mriya" released a year ago for the simulator. During a livestreamed broadcast, Neumann…

March 13, 2024 | 04:47 EDT

The new Airbus A320neo and the Dornier Do 31 in Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Details as 2020 Shows New A320neo, Dornier Do 31, and More

Microsoft just hosted a livestream dedicated to Microsoft Flight Simulator, with plenty of information about upcoming features and improvements and a few new details about Microsoft Flight Simulator…

March 13, 2024 | 03:38 EDT

Cessna 750 Citation X for Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Cessna 750 Citation X Announced, Bandung and Hat Yai Airports Released

Today third-party developers announced a relevant aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator and released two South East Asian airports.  FlightFX just announced a brand new Cessna 750 Citation X…

March 11, 2024 | 09:20 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator F-5E Tiger II and Chinook
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Microsoft Flight Simulator F-5E Tiger II Is Complete, Chinook Released

Third-party developers have shared news about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons and released more, including aircraft and airports. We start with the news that the F-5E Tiger II by SC…

March 9, 2024 | 08:12 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator San Francisco and Ivato Airport
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Ivato Airport Announced, San Francisco Gets New Screenshots

Third-party developers shared new reveals about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator including a very special aircraft and two airports. We start with an announcement from VueloSimple,…

March 6, 2024 | 10:26 EST

A group of Pirates in Sea of Thieves
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Sea of Thieves Getting Easy Anti-Cheat and Removing Game Pass Requirement for Solo Players in March

Today Rare announced that Sea of Thieves will soon get an implementation of the Easy Anti-Cheat system to combat cheating in the game.  In a video shared today, Rare mentions that the system…

March 6, 2024 | 06:05 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Piston Beechcraft Duke
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Beechcraft Duke Shines in New Screenshots, NAS Key West Announced

Third-party developers had a couple of interesting reveals to share about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including an aircraft and an airport. We start with Black Square, which you…

March 5, 2024 | 07:30 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Embraer 170 and Barcelona Airport
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Embraer 170 and B-52 Get New Screenshots

Third-party developers have showcased upcoming aircraft add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while an airport has been released. We start with the freeware Embraer E170 and E175 by Ouroboros,…

March 5, 2024 | 04:49 EST

The Xbox logo next to a character from the upcoming game Tales of Kenzera: Zau, which will be showcased during the upcoming Xbox Partner Preview showcase
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Xbox Partner Preview Showcase Coming This Week With Reveals by Capcom, EA, and More

Xbox has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview showcase, during which we'll see reveals from studios like Capcom, EA, and Nexon. In an official Xbox announcement post, the gaming giant reveals that…

March 4, 2024 | 11:28 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Yeosu
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Yeosu Airport Annonced

Third-party developers announced a new airport coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator while showing new images of two more.  We start with Fly2High, which provided the first glimpse at a new airport…

March 4, 2024 | 12:10 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator DC10 and Boing 737 MAX
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 737 MAX and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Get Impressive Screenshots

Third-party developers released new screenshots and details of relevant upcoming Aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while several scenery add-ons have been released. We start with a new look…

March 2, 2024 | 06:26 EST

Crash Bandicoot 4: it's About Time
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Crash Bandicoot Developer Toys for Bob Becoming Independent, Considering Partnership With Microsoft

Today Toys for Bob announced that it's going independent, spinning off from its former parent company Activision, which is now owned by Microsoft.  In a blog post, the company announced the new…

February 29, 2024 | 02:04 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Tokyo Haneda Airport by Technobrain
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Tokyo Haneda Airport Showcased in New Screenshots

Today third-party developer TechnoBrain released new screenshots of its work-in-progress add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Tokyo International Airport (RJTT), commonly known as Haneda Airport.…

February 26, 2024 | 04:52 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 in United Colors
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 Gets New Screenshots, Several Airports and More Released

Third-party developers have shared new screenshots of upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while three airports and an interesting utility have been released. We start with BlueBird…

February 24, 2024 | 04:07 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Tripoli and Algiers Airport
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Tripoli Airports Released

Third-party developers have released a few new airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator, alongside a few screenshots of another airport.  We start with the new screenshots of Houari Boumediene…

February 21, 2024 | 11:43 EST

Barbacena Airport and Airbus A380 in Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Airbus A380 Showcased in New Screenshot, Barbacena Airport Released

Third-party developers provided a tease about a highly-anticipated aircraft coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator and released a new airport. FlyByWire revealed on its Discord server an impressive…

February 20, 2024 | 06:23 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Embraer KC-390
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Embraer KC-390, Oslo Gardermoen, and Münster Airport Get New Screenshots

Third-party developers have showcased three upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including one aircraft and two relevant airports.  We start with Radar FS Designs, which showcased new…

February 19, 2024 | 02:23 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Embraer 170 and Tornado
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Tornado, Piper PA-38, Embraer E170, and Boeing 787-10 Get new Screenshots

Third-party developers had plenty of reveals to share about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, mostly focusing on aircraft, on top of a couple of airport releases.  We start with Just…

February 17, 2024 | 03:10 EST

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Xbox Will Release 4 Games on Other Platforms, Teases Next Generation Hardware and Holiday Reveal

Microsoft has just published the much-feared and much-discussed official Xbox Podcast in which the company's leadership discussed the future of the platform. Following over a week of over-the-top…

February 15, 2024 | 04:17 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 and Miami Airport
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 Showcased, Miami and Livingstone Airport Released

Microsoft and third-party developers shared news about Microsoft Flight Simulator and its add-ons, including both aircraft and airports.  First of all, Microsoft itself released the first build of…

February 15, 2024 | 02:48 EST

Microsof Flight Simulator 2 Dune 2 Ornithopter and Fenix Airbus A320 Block 2
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Dune Expansion Released, Fenix Airbus A320 Update Gets Extensive Video

Microsoft and third-party developers had plenty of news related to Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, on top of some relevant releases, so please strap in, because this is going to be extensive. …

February 13, 2024 | 06:27 EST

Final Fantasy XIV XBox Version
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Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Version Resolutions and Details Revealed Alongside Update 6.57 Patch Notes

Today Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV update 6.57, alongside some interesting details of the upcoming Xbox version of the game. Interestingly, we learn the resolution options for Xbox Series…

February 13, 2024 | 07:24 EST

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Microsoft Announces Date of Reveal About the Future of the Xbox Business

Microsoft has announced the date and time of its upcoming reveal focusing on the future of the Xbox business, which was promised last week. As shared on the brand's official X (formerly Twitter)…

February 12, 2024 | 02:30 EST

A small yellow robot with blue eyes, which serves as the Simplygon mascot, against a backdrop of autumnal leaves and soil
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Simplygon Free Tier Simply Gone, Leaving Developers in the Lurch

3D optimization tool Simplygon is discontinuing its free service, meaning that any smaller developer or company relying on that service will now have to pay a significant amount to access the…

February 12, 2024 | 11:46 EST

Abu Dhabi Airport and Tecnam P2006T for Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Abu Dhabi Airport Releasing Today, Free Yas Island Scenery Available Now

Third-party developers shared plenty of reveals about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, on top of releasing new aircraft and scenery.  We start with iniBuilds, which is releasing another…

February 9, 2024 | 04:51 EST

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Microsoft Will Share Its "Vision for the Future of Xbox" at an Event Next Week

Today Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced that the company is going to share its vision for the future of Xbox at an event next week.  Shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the…

February 5, 2024 | 03:44 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 777 by PMDG
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 777 by PMDG Gets Spectacular Screenshots and Development Update

Today third-party developers revealed new images of add-on aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including a highly-anticipated airliner.  We start with the Boeing 777 by PMDG, which…

February 4, 2024 | 05:23 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Flanker Milan Malpensa
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Milan Malpensa Airport and Su-27 Flanker Get New Screenshots

Today third-party developers shared new images of upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while several airports have been released.  We start with the Su-27 Flanker by DC Designs, with…

February 3, 2024 | 03:36 EST

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Next Starfield Patch Will Bring AMD FSR3 and Should Help With a Persistent Issue

Today Bethesda announced that a new patch for its RPG Starfield will enter its beta phase on Steam next week. According to the announcement made on X (formerly Twitter), the update will include…

February 2, 2024 | 01:11 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 in FedEX colors
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 Freighter Showcased in New Screenshots

Third-party developers shared new assets showing upcoming aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and released a couple of relevant airport add-ons.  First of all, BlueBird Simulations revealed new…

February 2, 2024 | 12:01 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator new Airbus A320neo
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Details Upcoming Sim Update 15 With Many New Features and Improvements

 Microsoft just hosted a livestream dedicated to Microsoft Flight Simulator, with plenty of information about features and improvements coming to the simulator. As usual with this kind of livestream…

January 31, 2024 | 04:30 EST

World Update 16 Caribbean and Bell 47J Ranger in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Free Caribbean World Update Released as Airbus A220 Shifts to Payware

Today Microsoft released a new aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator alongside the free World Update 16, while news also comes from third-party developers. We start with World Update 16, featuring…

January 30, 2024 | 01:51 EST

Boeing-Stearman Model 75 in Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing-Stearman Model 75 Released

Today third-party developers shared a few releases and reveals about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, including aircraft and scevery. We start with the release of the Boeing-Stearman Model 75 by …

January 30, 2024 | 04:13 EST

Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 777 and Seafire
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 777 by PMDG Gets First Spectacular Flight Deck Screenshots

Today Microsoft Flight Simulator developers shared new assets about upcoming aircraft add-ons and released a relevant new airport.  We start with PMDG, which provided the very first look at the…

January 28, 2024 | 05:30 EST