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Let's talk about Xbox | This week's gaming news
The week's headlines, now in video form!
Jessica Conditt02.24.2024
Microsoft's upcoming custom chip will be made by Intel
Intel will be manufacturing Microsoft's next custom chip using its 18A node process.
Richard Lai02.22.2024
Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard title on Xbox Game Pass
The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass will be Diablo IV, and it's due to land on March 28.
Jessica Conditt02.16.2024
Xbox confirms four of its games are coming to more popular consoles
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed plans to bring more Xbox games to "other consoles." Four games are making the jump, but Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won't be among them.
Kris Holt02.16.2024
Watch Phil Spencer discuss the future of Xbox at 3PM ET
Three Microsoft Gaming executives are about to share details “about our vision for the future of Xbox” on the brand's official podcast. You can tune in and learn all the details here.
Kris Holt02.16.2024
NVIDIA becomes the third most valuable US company at Alphabet's expense
NVIDIA has overtaken Alphabet and Amazon's earnings in recent days and now stands as the third most valuable country in the United States.
Sarah Fielding02.15.2024
Russian and North Korean hackers used OpenAI tools to hone cyberattacks
Microsoft and OpenAI say that state backed-hackers were using generative AI tools to improve their cyberattacks. The groups used OpenAI tools to draft phishing emails, debug code and research targets.
Kris Holt02.14.2024
Phil Spencer will address Xbox multiplatform rumors on February 15
Microsoft’s head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, will directly address those Xbox multiplatform rumors on February 15. He’ll appear on the Official Xbox Podcast, along with Sarah Bond and Matt Booty.
Lawrence Bonk02.13.2024
Microsoft’s gaming layoffs include 86 jobs at Skylanders studio Toys for Bob
Microsoft’s post-acquisition layoffs at Activision Blizzard have already caught the FTC’s eye. Now we know more about which subsidiary studios will take the hit.
Will Shanklin02.09.2024
FTC accuses Microsoft of misrepresenting its Activision Blizzard plans after layoffs
The FTC is accusing Microsoft of contradicting its pledge to allow Activision Blizzard to operate independently post-acquisition.
Jessica Conditt02.09.2024
Microsoft redesigns Copilot for the web and mobile
Microsoft has redesigned Copilot for the web and mobile. It's rolling out more image generation features too.
Kris Holt02.08.2024
Microsoft may bring Bethesda’s Starfield and Indiana Jones games to the PS5 after all
Microsoft may be preparing to bring major Xbox exclusives such as Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to PlayStation 5.
Kris Holt02.05.2024
Microsoft is teaming up with Semafor on AI-assisted news stories
Microsoft is teaming up with media website Semafor on a new project that uses ChatGPT to aid in the creation of news stories.
Steve Dent02.05.2024
Apple's Vision Pro will have Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and other 365 apps at launch
Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro AR/VR headset will have a bunch of dedicated Microsoft apps at launch, including Teams, Word and Excel. Additionally, headset owners will also have access to the company’s AI-powered Copilot service.
Lawrence Bonk02.01.2024
The latest Xbox controllers feature a nifty bowling ball aesthetic
The latest Xbox controllers look like they've just stepped off the lane at your local bowling alley.
Kris Holt02.01.2024
Microsoft’s legal department allegedly silenced an engineer who raised concerns about DALL-E 3
A Microsoft manager claims OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 has security vulnerabilities that could allow users to generate violent or explicit images. The company’s legal team reportedly blocked Microsoft engineering leader Shane Jones’ attempts to alert the public about the exploit.
Will Shanklin01.31.2024
Microsoft's gaming revenue was up 49 percent in Q2, mostly thanks to the Activision deal
Microsoft's gaming revenue is up 49% in Q2, mostly thanks to the Activision deal.
Devindra Hardawar01.31.2024
Microsoft slashes 1,900 jobs across Xbox and Activision Blizzard
Microsoft is the latest company to announce a major round of layoffs in its gaming division. It's cutting around 1,900 workers from its Xbox, Activision Blizzard and ZeniMax (aka Bethesda) teams.
Kris Holt01.31.2024
Xbox president thinks Apple's EU App Store plan is 'a step in the wrong direction'
Apple's new rules include charging developers a "Core Technology Fee" of €0.50 (around 54 cents) per install after an app reaches a 1 million download threshold for the year
Mariella Moon01.30.2024
Former Call of Duty chief Johanna Faries is Blizzard's new president
A former Activision executive is taking over at Blizzard as its new president. Johanna Faries was most recently general manager of Call of Duty.
Kris Holt01.30.2024