Grounded is Now Available on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

In February, Xbox revealed it would bring four of its in-house studio games to rival consoles. Today, the third of those games is available.
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How Do We Still Not Understand Xbox? (Premium)

In 1997, Steve Jobs returned to Apple, saved it from bankruptcy by simplifying its product offerings, and then engineered the greatest comeback in corporate history. We will be studying this master class in leadership for generations to come, but one o… Continue reading How Do We Still Not Understand Xbox? (Premium)

Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps in the App Store Worldwide

Here’s some good news that was lost in the blizzard of news and commentary surrounding Apple’s bad-faith compliance with EU DMA regulations.
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Halo Infinite, Game Updates, and the Future of Xbox (Premium)

343 Industries revealed a major change in how it will update Halo Infinite going forward. Does this signal the enshittification of the title, or is this just another clue that the golden age of unlimited free video game updates is coming to a close?
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My Favorite New Apps of 2023 (Premium)

I went into this article knowing full well that 2023 was a year of change and that I would have lots of new apps to write about. And then I actually looked, and even I was surprised by the amount of change I’ve made. There is no doubt that I have start… Continue reading My Favorite New Apps of 2023 (Premium)

Xbox Exec Suggests New Ad-Supported Model for Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft may be ready to start experimenting with a new business model to expand Xbox Cloud Gaming: Watching ads to get free minutes of gameplay.
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A Brighter Future for Xbox and All Gamers (Premium)

When it comes to Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, all I can do is repeat myself. This is the right thing for gamers, no matter which platforms you prefer.
It’s that simple.
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Redacted: PlayStation 5 Reveal (Premium)

Microsoft’s reaction to the Sony PlayStation 5 reveal in early 2020 is among the many fascinating aspects of the recent blockbuster Xbox leak.
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