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Xbox & Microsoft Dominate The List Of ‘Most Covered’ Gaming Companies In 2025
But Nintendo continues to triumph in the solitary category. The wonderful team at GamesIndustry.biz has recently released their yearly “Year in Figures” summary of the gaming sector for 2025, and the most intriguing aspect from an Xbox viewpoint pertains to the “most reported companies” segment. Over the last couple of years, Xbox has dominated this Read MoreMicrosoft Says It’s ‘Incorrect’ That Xbox Division Is Now Targeting 30% Profit Margins
But the objectives are still lofty. Over the previous few months, you might have encountered this notion that Microsoft has established a benchmark of 30% profit margins on the Xbox segment — and this originates from a report that initially referenced it back in October. At that moment… Read MoreMicrosoft Rewards Is Allowing You To ‘Double Your Points’ Until Early December
An early festive bonus by Fraser Gilbert 8 hours prior Interested in boosting your Microsoft Rewards points in the coming week? Indeed, there’s a new offer available on the Microsoft Rewards dashboard that enables you to “double your points” until early December via Bing searches, which can be conducted on PC, mobile, or through the Read MoreMicrosoft Shares Initial List Of ROG Xbox Ally Games That Support Advanced Shader Delivery
“Initiate quicker, game smoother, strategize smarter” by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 2pm With ROG Xbox Ally now available, Microsoft is merging its PC and console gaming technologies – and as a component of the team’s October 2025 Update, a preliminary compilation of ROG Xbox Ally games that utilize ‘Advanced Shader Delivery’ has been disclosed. If you Read MoreMicrosoft Highlights 50+ Xbox Play Anywhere Titles Added To The Program Last Month
Hollow Knight: Silksong, Silent Hill F and plenty more! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm As part of the Xbox October 2025 Update, Microsoft has spotlighted over 50 Xbox Play Anywhere titles included in the program previous month – featuring significant games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Silent Hill F, Slime Rancher 2 and several more! Many Read MoreMicrosoft On Its Gaming Business Going Forward: “We Want To Be Everywhere”
“Gaming’s rivalry is not other gaming” Image: Microsoft Last month, Microsoft Gaming’s CEO Phil Spencer reiterated Xbox’s commitment to Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 users moving forward, and now the tech titan’s Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has joined the conversation. In a recent talk with TBPN regarding this “evolving” business model, Nadella noted the Read MoreXbox Journalist Says Microsoft Has Another Showcase Planned For November 2025
Following this week’s independent event by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 3pm This week, we have an ID@Xbox showcase confirmed for Tuesday, October 28th – but this may not be the last Xbox showcase for 2025, considering a new report. According to Jez Corden from Windows Central, Microsoft has an Xbox Partner Preview event lined up for Read MoreMicrosoft Reportedly Still Has Plans To Make Its Own Xbox Handheld
After postponing it to create ROG Xbox Ally by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm This afternoon, we presented a major report from Windows Central that outlines much of what Microsoft is developing for the upcoming iteration of Xbox – and within that report, we discovered a small detail that suggests Team Green still intends to create Read MoreMicrosoft Rewards October Gift Card Sale Begins, Includes Discount On Xbox Credit
You will need to be VERY swift though! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 6:55pm Last month, it was revealed that Microsoft Rewards would be hosting a Gift Card Sale at some point in October, and that sale is now live – it features up to 10% reduction on selected gift cards, and Xbox is part of Read MoreMicrosoft Rewards Team Insists October Gift Card Sale Hasn’t Been Forgotten About
“We’ve noticed your inquiries” by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 4:15pm Back in mid-September, there was significant enthusiasm among Microsoft Rewards participants following an announcement for a Gift Card Sale set for October… but then nothing transpired when October came. Even worse, the advertisement for the sale abruptly vanished, fueling speculation that Microsoft might have discreetly scrapped Read MoreMicrosoft Set To Announce ‘Free’ Xbox Cloud Gaming Tier With Ads
An option other than streaming through Game Pass by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 5pm With Microsoft broadening Xbox Cloud Gaming availability to all editions of Xbox Game Pass earlier this week (featuring diverse advantages and restrictions for each), the corporation is reportedly ready to unveil a free variant for xCloud shortly as well. This information is Read MoreMicrosoft Rewards Set To Remove ‘Direct’ Xbox Game Pass Redemptions From October 1st
It seems you’ll have to accomplish it via Xbox Gift Cards instead. Image: Xbox / Microsoft Rewards / Pure Xbox It appears we’re receiving a lot of Microsoft Rewards updates currently, and this is a particularly intriguing turn of events – numerous MS Rewards users are being informed that direct Xbox Game Pass redemptions are Read MoreMicrosoft Announces First Batch Of Accessories For The ROG Xbox Ally
“You will soon have additional options to personalize your gaming experience” With the ROG Xbox Ally pre-orders officially commencing, we’re beginning to observe some accessories emerging for the handheld, and Microsoft is specifically promoting three items through the official Xbox Wire platform at this moment. Interestingly, two of these focus on storage solutions, with one Read MoreRumour: Microsoft & ASUS Wanted To ‘Further Subsidise’ The Price Of The ROG Xbox Ally
“They clearly weren’t able to accomplish it for any reason” Back in August at Gamescom 2025, we discovered the official launch date for the forthcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld(s), yet Microsoft opted not to disclose the price or initiate pre-orders at that time due to a “difficult” macro-economic situation. This choice appeared to be made Read MoreMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 PS5 Preorders Are Live
GameSpot might earn income from affiliate and promotional collaborations for disseminating this content and from acquisitions through links. Recently, we have witnessed numerous first-party Xbox titles migrate to PS5, and one of the following games to arrive on Sony’s system is a major one: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The newest installment in the longstanding flight Read MoreMicrosoft Adds Sleek Ninja Gaiden 4 Controller To Xbox Design Lab
Now accessible! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 4:15pm Following closely on the addition of its beloved Witcher 3 controllers to the service, Microsoft has unveiled new Ninja Gaiden 4 choices in its Xbox Design Lab program today. Currently available in the Lab, enthusiastic gamers can create personalized versions of this fresh Ninja Gaiden 4 design – Read MoreMicrosoft Store Tells Xbox Fans To ‘Check Your Chat’ For Free Money
Seemingly nothing yet though So, we’ve been having a browse on the Microsoft Store this morning to check out all the new Xbox deals that have been added (more on those later today), and we’ve come across something called “Check Your Chat” on the main page. Microsoft is specifically telling Xbox fans that they’ve been Read MoreMicrosoft Is Raising Xbox Prices In The US Again
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. If you were planning on getting an Xbox console for the holidays, you might want to act sooner rather than later, because Microsoft has just announced that it’s once again raising the price of its consoles starting Read MoreMicrosoft Announces New Price Increases For Xbox Series X|S In The US
“We are navigating an incredibly dynamic environment” by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 9:46pm To finish off the week, Microsoft has announced that it’s increasing the prices of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the United States, and these increases will apply to all versions of the two systems currently on the market. The Read MoreMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 Could Be Xbox’s Next PS5 Conversion
According to a new rumour by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm At this point, Microsoft is at full speed when it comes to launching its games on PS5, with another couple due next month in Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2. However, the team is also continuing to port over some of its older Read MoreMicrosoft Rewards Might Be Ditching The ‘Auto-Redeem’ Offer For Xbox Game Pass
Emails have been shared by some MS Rewards members by Fraser Gilbert Fri, 2:45pm We’ve got a little update to share on Microsoft Rewards today, as it’s being reported that the service might be ditching the ability to auto-redeem Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscriptions at the end of the month. For those Read MoreReport: Microsoft Has No Plans To Bring Black Ops 7 To Switch 2 At Launch
The moment could still arrive, but it isn’t happening yet. by Ben Kerry Fri, 2pm Image: Activision Xbox’s sprawling worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during Gamescom Opening Night Live is nearly upon us, yet those owning a Switch 2 might want to keep excitement in check—at least for now. Trusted tipster Read MoreMicrosoft CEO Comments On Recent Xbox Layoffs, Doubles Down On AI
“These decisions are among the most difficult” Now that the dust has somewhat settled on the masses of job losses that recently occurred over at Xbox, and as the company moves towards a new fiscal year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has put out a fresh statement on moving forward. The Microsoft boss starts out by Read MoreMicrosoft Reverts Price Increase For The Outer Worlds 2, Will Launch For $70 On Xbox
“In line with current market conditions” by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 3:30pm Not so long ago now, Microsoft announced sweeping price increases for some of its Xbox products, including plans to release future AAA games at $80. In turn, October’s The Outer Worlds 2 was set to be the company’s first $80 release, but those plans Read MoreMicrosoft Is Adding A ‘Play History’ Tab To The Xbox Dashboard
Bridging Xbox, Windows and Cloud play in one place by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5:45pm Today Microsoft unveiled a noteworthy tweak for Xbox gamers, pushing the platform ever closer to a single cohesive ecosystem spanning console, Windows and the cloud. Currently shipping to Xbox Insiders, a freshly minted ‘Play History’ section will appear on both console Read MoreMicrosoft Movies & TV Is Officially Ending, Which Will Have A Big Impact On Xbox
It’s the end of an era! by Fraser Gilbert Fri, 4:20pm For well over a decade now, Microsoft has used its “Movies & TV” (otherwise known as “Films & TV”) service to allow Xbox and PC users to rent or buy films – but suddenly, that’s all come to a screeching halt today. The company Read MoreMicrosoft Spends Up To $50m On Xbox Game Pass Partnerships, Says Former Manager
“Agreements ranging from $50k to over $50m” by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5:15pm Microsoft’s proprietary first-party titles serve as a significant attraction with Xbox Game Pass — especially these days, considering the plethora of studios it owns — but that doesn’t imply that extensive collaborations with external teams aren’t also essential. In fact, some of these Read MoreMicrosoft Is Seemingly Cutting Back On Its Quality Assurance Efforts With Xbox
“The Xbox user research group has been impacted significantly” by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 10:15pm Image: Liam Croft / Hookshot Media As you are likely already aware, Microsoft has been eliminating positions aggressively this week, and these actions stem partly from ‘streamlining’ the organization – or as Xbox executive Matt Booty states: “to realign priorities and Read MoreMicrosoft Rewards Is Giving Away 500 Points For Just A Few Minutes’ Work
But solely in the US. Interested in acquiring some effortlessly earned Microsoft Rewards points? If you’re situated in the United States and have access to some type of Windows PC, there’s a straightforward method to increase your rewards. Microsoft Rewards is hosting an “exclusive promotion” from June 27th to July 27th where you can receive Read More- 1
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