Xbox Cloud Gaming
Dead Island 2 shadow drops onto Gamepass Ultimate
Xbox only announced the next wave of games on the 21st of February, yet not 24 hours later we have had a surprise addition to the slate of games coming with the shadow drop of Dead Island 2 from Deep Silver Games. This surprise drop brings the games coming up until the 5th of March […]
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Cloud Gaming is Over 10% of Xbox Playtime. Grows Ecosystem to New Users.
Game File published an excellent interview with Phil Spencer (Xbox lead at Microsoft) yesterday. It covered the future of the Xbox business, digital distribution and more! One of the topics that came up is Cloud Gaming which has seen big growth! According to Phil, it now represents a double digit share of Xbox playtime. Cloud […]
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Game Pass Ultimate Cloud Library Gains 7 Games
Where do Xbox expect us to make time to play all of these games? 6 new games are coming to the cloud service and 1 more is returning because it missed the warm waters of the Xbox community. In addition, Madden NFL 24, which released on Game Pass a few weeks back is getting cloud […]
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Warhammer 40K is Coming To PowerWash Simulator
In what may seem like a very unexpected collaboration, PowerWash Simulator will release a Warhammer 40K-themed expansion on February 27th 2024. The new expansion pack will allow players to test their power-washing skills against a range of Imperial vehicles and machines in a Warhammer 40K-themed environment. Of course, you won’t be using your standard power […]
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Ability to Play Owned Xbox Games via Xbox Cloud Still Coming in 2024
We reported over a year ago that the ability to play games you own via Xbox Cloud Gaming was on the way. But, since that point, the Xbox team went silent on the feature. In the meantime, Sony released this functionality for a couple hundred PlayStation 5 games. Though, you can currently only stream those […]
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Official Xbox Podcast to Share Business Updates
Microsoft has announced a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast, scheduled for February 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. GMT. The event will feature key figures from the company, including CEO Phil Spencer, president Sarah Bond, and head of studios Matt Booty, to share “updates on the […]
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Palworld Sees Major Success on Xbox Cloud Gaming
As we previously stated, Palworld has topped the Xbox Cloud Gaming charts ever since its release a couple of weeks ago. Today, we get official confirmation of the game’s success via Xbox themselves. The company has posted, via Xbox Wire, an article detailing the success the game has gotten thanks to its inclusion on Game […]
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Palworld Is Dominating the Charts, Even In the Cloud
Just 10 days ago, Palworld released on early access. In less than a week after its release, Palworld already managed to sell over 8 million copies worldwide across all platforms. The game’s success is a testament to its appeal, combining elements that resonate with a diverse audience. Its innovative gameplay, engaging content, and the ability […]
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Microsoft’s Gaming Divisions Face Layoffs
In a significant move, Microsoft has reportedly laid off 1,900 employees from its video game workforce, as reported by Wesley Yin-Poole from IGN. The layoffs come amidst a broader restructuring within the company, which has affected various departments. The decision to reduce the workforce is part of Microsoft’s ongoing adjustments to its business operations, reflecting […]
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4 New First Party Titles Coming to Xbox Game Pass This Year
Xbox held their first game event of the year today: Developer_Direct 2024. In the video which was broadcast live this morning, developers from four Xbox studios presented their upcoming projects: 4 games that will release on Xbox in 2024 – straight to Game Pass (and Xbox Cloud Gaming). While Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud […]
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