During Tokyo Game Show 2020, Xbox announced that a free Japan-centric update is coming to all Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 owners later this month on 29 September 2020. https://twitter.com/Xbox_JP/status/1309104009832263684 It will add six new cities from Japan, including Tokyo, all of which are getting imp

Microsoft caused ripples in the games industry two days ago when they announced to the world that they have made acquired ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, id Software, Arkane, and more. The company splurged over a whopping US$7.5 billion, giving them now ownership over iconic game franch

Microsoft has announced that they have acquired ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. These include developers such as Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, ZeniMax Online Studios, Arkane, MachineGames, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Studios. These are the teams resp

Even with some of its quirks, we still admire Microsoft Flight Simulator and its dedication to the lost flight sim genre. Turns out a lot of people feel that way too, hence they swoop right into this game. Xbox announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator helms the biggest Xbox Game Pass for PC launch, as well as the b

Platform: PC Genre: What it says on the title The quarantine of 2020 is obviously a buzzkill, but at least it made the video game industry thrive in some sense. After all, people are staying put at home (mostly) and probably passing the time with video games. For folks who love travelling, it's a killjoy. However, it

The war between Epic Games and Apple is heating up, as allies join the fray. Microsoft has filed a statement "in support of Epic's request to keep access to the Apple SDK for its Unreal Engine", according to a tweet by Xbox head Phil Spencer. Microsoft believes that Epic Games having access to the latest Apple tech

Publisher Microsoft and developer Asobo Studio have announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator is slated to release for PC via the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass on 18 August 2020. The Xbox One version is scheduled for release at a later unspecified date. Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of

In a shocking announcement, Microsoft has announced that it is shutting down its Mixer streaming service on 22 July 2020 but plans to move existing partners (like Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins, Shroud and others) over to Facebook Gaming. Mixer has always struggled to compete with the likes of other more successful streaming s

Microsoft Flight Simulator is making its triumphant return in 2020, though it still doesn't have a definitive release date as of yet. Previous games have often required powerful PC rigs to run them, so one might assume that it'd be the same case for the latest one. Well, thankfully, the answer is no. The minimum spec

Update: Yep, it's real. Official video below. The limited edition console will be out June 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDhVZlOJJvo Original story It seems that Microsoft is teasing something related to the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077. If you head over to the Xbox site, you'll be greeted by a temporary, glitchy

Since Microsoft initially announced the Xbox Series X in December 2019, we have heard almost next to nothing about the next-gen console. In a blog post earlier today, Xbox head Phil Spencer has revealed more details about the specs of the upcoming Xbox Series X. Here's what we know about the Xbox Series X: 12 Terafl

Samsung recently launched its new Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones. However, they also took the opportunity to announce their new collaboration with Microsoft, where they will be officially working together on developing new cloud-based game streaming technology. Samsung US Marketing Head David S. Park said

The new gaming generation is officially starting later this year with the release of the Xbox Series X and PS5. However, it seems like Microsoft doesn't consider Sony or Nintendo to be their main competitors or rivals in the larger scheme of things. Speaking in an interview with Protocol, Xbox head Phil Spencer said:

Yes, we know the Xbox console dubbed Project Scarlett is going to "set a new bar for console power, speed, and performance". What isn't common knowledge is that its creator Microsoft is also working on a cheaper and disc-less version of the Scarlett. Its code name? Lockhart, according to four people briefed on the com

It takes a long-awaited follow-up to a 1997 shooter for people to jump on-board the VR train. But did you know that there's another company that's going full-on with the idea that will also fit very well with its game? If you answered "Microsoft" and "Microsoft Flight Simulator", you've won yourself a bunch of gold st

Out here in the wild wild digital realm, there are some nasty bugs and vulnerabilities that need to be revealed and put down. If you're interested in making a significant amount of money, then you might want to take a look at what Microsoft is offering, pardner. Microsoft is currently working a new Edge browser that's

According to a new change in policy, Microsoft will soon start shutting down Xbox accounts after two years of inactivity, instead of the previous five years. This will come into effect starting from 30 August 2019. It is apparently part of the company's policy that users must use their accounts to keep them 'active'

In a pretty surprising move during Xbox's E3 2019 presentation, Microsoft announced that they've purchased Double Fine, the game studio that made Psychonauts, Broken Age, and the upcoming Psychonauts sequel. In a video explaining their reason and rationale, CEO Tim Schafer said that Double Fine will still honour its c

With Sony and EA out of the way at E3 2019, Microsoft has a huge opportunity to grab the spotlight and turn out as the 'winner' at this year's event. That could become a possibility as Xbox head Phil Spencer confirms that Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference will feature a whopping 14 first-party titles from Xbox Game

E3 2019 marks the end of this generation of consoles. While the development of the PlayStation 5 is in full gear, Sony won't be present at this year's E3. So, it's only just to see Microsoft controlling the flow of information at this year's E3. The past weekend saw a NeoGAF user by the name of Braldryr spilling the