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Microsoft Has Something Nvidia Doesn’t and Here’s Why it Matters

Sadsack Microsoft asking around whether anyone wants to try making a Halo show again

Microsoft is reportedly shopping gaming brands like Elder Scrolls , Diablo , and, yes, Halo to Hollywood studios.

Xbox CEO Reacts To The Irony Of Rising Console Prices Being An Issue That Microsoft Itself Contributed To

The price of an Xbox console today is higher than ever, and it was Microsoft's own massive push into the AI space that led to this, at least in part.

Microsoft Admits Windows 11 KB5120998 Update Breaks Mouse Cursors, With Wallpapers Turning Black Until You Uninstall It - Wccftech

Microsoft Admits Windows 11 KB5120998 Update Breaks Mouse Cursors, With Wallpapers Turning Black Until You Uninstall It Wccftech Microsoft Confirms Windows 11's KB5120998 Update is Breaking Mouse Cursors TechPowerUp Windows 26H2 Is Nearly Here: 7 Features Worth Knowing About Digi

Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Means Microsoft Is Probably Done With Discs Too

Despite mixed messages when it comes to when we can expect the next PlayStation and Xbox, one aspect about the next generation seems to be clearer than ever: Discs are going away.

13 years after famous Microsoft dunk, ex-PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says Xbox disc-to-digital feature is "a great move"

Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has praised the new Xbox disc-to-digital initiative, with many pointing out the irony of his classic PS4 game sharing video following Sony's decision to drop physical games.

Xbox discs will now grant digital access to games as part of Microsoft's self-proclaimed 'broader commitment to game preservation'

Microsoft has dabbled in dubious DRM over the years, having previously announced then unannounced disc-based DRM for the Xbox One back in 2013.

Microsoft to Allow Customers to Claim Digital Entitlements Through Physical Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Discs

Xbox Insiders can begin using feature on August 31

Microsoft's New Xbox Disc-to-Digital Feature Converts Your Physical Game Collection Into Digital Licenses

Summary Microsoft officially announced a disc-to-digital feature for Xbox One and Xbox Series X that allows players to convert physical game collections into digital entitlements by inserting a supported disc into their consoleThe digital license remains tied to the specific phys

Microsoft opens pre-orders for translucent $900 Xbox Series X25 & limited-edition controller

Xbox has officially revealed the price and release date for its limited-edition Series X25 console as part of the company’s ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations.

IBM vs. Microsoft: One Has 58% Upside and Nearly 4x the Yield. The Better Buy May Surprise You.

Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899

The special-edition translucent green Xbox finally has an official price. Preorders for the console start August 27th at 10AM ET / 7AM PT, although Microsoft says "some of XBOX's most dedicated fans" will receive early access preorder emails starting today. The console will launc

Microsoft Paint and Photos apps add invisible watermark to AI-generated content — developer reverse engineers GUID embedding

Developer Xusheng Li has uncovered some previously unknown functionality deep within Microsoft’s Paint and Photos apps. The findings concern GUID watermarks. While these programs clearly add Copilot logo watermarks to images where LLM image generation has played a part in the pro

Take a look at Microsoft’s new 25th anniversary Halo accessories

The new Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection features a handful of limited edition gadgets available for pre-order today. Paying homage to the Halo special edition of the original Xbox, almost everything in the collection is translucent "OG Green," matching the Xbox Seri

Take-Two's legal action to find GTA 6 leaker begins, as it subpoenas Microsoft and Discord for any data "sufficient to identify the users person"

The hunt for the GTA 6 leaker is on. Take-Two has reportedly filed multiple subpoenas in a federal district court to force information out of Microsoft and Discord related to anything - OneDrive data, Xbox accounts, or Discord users - that might reveal who leaked GTA 6 gameplay v

GTA 6 Leaks Prompt Take-Two to Seek Subpoenas for Microsoft, Discord Data

The requests target Discord accounts and a GitHub repository connected to the ongoing GTA 6 leak investigation.

GTA 6 leaker hunt is on, as Rockstar owners Take-Two file subpoenas asking Microsoft and Discord for records

Well, the chase has begun. Rockstar parent company Take-Two are after the identity of the hacker or hackers behind this week's GTA 6 leak. Having spent a number of days swatting clips with takedowns, while the leakers dumped more and more across the net, Take-Two have filed multi

'We didn't have layoffs before, and now all of a sudden we have yearly layoffs': Bethesda artist says 'something has changed' under Microsoft

Last week, the Communications Workers of America and the Bethesda Game Studios OneBGS union took part in the Save Our Devs rally across the United States and Canada (and on Twitch ) "to call out layoffs and corporate greed across the industry and to demand fair first contracts ac

Compulsion Games' buyout is complete, so now Microsoft won't get a cut if you buy South of Midnight

South of Midnight was one of 2025's seemingly innumerable highlights—in their 83% review , evergreen writer Andrea Shearon called it "a Deep South delight drenched in superstition and pain." If you've been holding off but nonetheless rooting for the award-winning studio behind it

Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes

Like clockwork, it's a new month and a new OS-breaking bug has been discovered in Windows 11's latest monthly update, KB5121003. Users reported random system instability, with games freezing or outright crashing, and even BSODs in worst-case scenarios. Microsoft investigated the

Jim Cramer Was Left Impressed By Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s Conference Call

Take-Two and Rockstar Games Issue Subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord Following 'GTA 6' Leaks

Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games have officially filed federal court subpoenas seeking identifying information from Microsoft and Discord following leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6. The legal actions filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York target

Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft Are Hiding $3 Trillion in Debt On the AI Boom’s Hidden Ledger

Take-Two kicks off GTA 6 leaker hunt with subpoenas demanding records from Microsoft and Discord

As the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks continue to flow, Take-Two Interactive has begun the hunt for the people behind them. A Kotaku report says the GTA publisher has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord, requesting user data and records of accounts that were involved in sharing

GTA 6 leaks prompt Take-Two to subpoena Microsoft for Windows device IDs of everyone in three Discord servers — daily gameplay leaks shatter cloud of secrecy ar

Take-Two Interactive filed two DMCA subpoenas in the Southern District of New York on August 20, demanding that Microsoft and Discord identify the person or persons behind the "CyberLeek" persona responsible for this week's Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks. Take-Two wants more t

Microsoft vs. Broadcom: One Has 85% Upside, But I'm Picking the Other

Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China

Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.

Microsoft tests fix for latest hours-long Outlook outage

Microsoft says it's testing a fix for the widespread Outlook issues that have led to email delays and failures.

Oracle vs. Microsoft: Big Tech’s AI Cloud Battle Has a New Underdog

Microsoft-backed AI data center faces backlash over alleged unpermitted gas turbines and 1.5M-gallon LNG tank — groups' issues with $19.4B facility range from i

The DataOne data center in Vineland, New Jersey, has faced a slew of complaints from the community since construction began in 2025.

MSFT Stock Alert: Moonshot Could Give Microsoft Another AI Revenue Stream

Microsoft-backed AI data center has been accused of violating federal law

It's allegedly been running dozens of gigantic generators without a permit.

Microsoft’s stock seals its longest winning streak of the year as AI software fears fade

Microsoft’s software offers capabilities that will be critical for AI, one analyst notes.

Marvell (MRVL) Is Betting on Microsoft, AWS and Google to Power Its Next Growth Wave

Google, Microsoft and OpenAI among 100 firms calling for better cyber defences - BBC

Google, Microsoft and OpenAI among 100 firms calling for be

Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road - NBC News

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Take-Two subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in hunt for GTA VI leaker

The company is searching for leakers ahead of GTA's November release.

Xbox announces disc-to-digital conversion plan as part of its "commitment to game preservation," and while it's a good idea the red flags have me scared

Today, Microsoft announced that players will soon be able to turn their physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S discs into digital games. It's a good idea, but even this initial announcement has some red flags that are leaving me nervous as a physical game collector. "Most XBOX One

Buying COD: MW4 On Xbox Comes With A Special Perk Not Available On Other Console Platforms

Microsoft is encouraging people to buy the Xbox edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 by offering a special perk that players can't get on other console systems.

Xbox Calls Next-Gen Project Helix A ‘Family Of Devices,’ But Isn’t Ready To Say If Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Exclusive

Microsoft's gaming division was tight-lipped at Gamescom

Fable Dev Happy About Delay To 2027 To Avoid “Chaotic Window,” And We All Know That Means GTA 6

Microsoft's new Fable game was supposed to launch this year, but it was delayed to February 2027.

Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Includes a 'Family of Devices'

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Project Helix will encompass more than one device, saying that Microsoft has been working on "a great family of devices."

Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’

According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation console" - phrasing that seemingly implied a singular device - will actually be a "family" of devices." "We've been hard at work on a great next generatio

"All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles

As component prices balloon, the expectation Microsoft will take a different tack with the next generation of consoles has been reinforced by Xbox boss Asha Sharma, who has declared that "all of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency". Read more

Bill Gates has concerns about all this AI stuff

The Microsoft founder says that his views on the technology "are not motivated by the potential to make money for myself."

The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Sold Out, And People Are Already Flipping It For Thousands

Microsoft opened up preorders for its limited-edition 25th-Anniversary Xbox Series X, and within a minute, the most expensive Xbox ever sold out.

Xbox CEO Plays Coy About Whether Elder Scrolls 6 Will Skip PlayStation

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Microsoft could make more exclusive games again , but will The Elder Scrolls 6 be among them?

Double Fine Productions Makes Brutal Legend Free for 666 Minutes to Honor Tim Curry

Double Fine Productions, who recently regained the rights to its entire catalog following its pivot back to independence after Microsoft parted ways with several studios during its "Xbox reset," is honoring Tim Curry by making Brutal Legend free to download and own on PC for 666

Former PlayStation Studios President Praises Xbox’s Solution To A Digital-Only Future

Former President of PlayStation Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has praised Microsoft's recently announced disc-to-digital program , writing that it is a "great move by team Xbox." The former executive posted his opinion on the program on X with no other commentary, but it's a notable r

Discord have yet to receive a GTA 6 leak subpoena from Take-Two, says marketing director, but they will "evaluate the validity and scope" if they do

Last week, Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two were filed subpoenas asking for info from Microsoft and Discord to help uncover the identity of the hacker or hackers behind the ongoing GTA 6 leaks.

Gamescom 2026 live hub: The latest news and previews from the biggest gaming event of the year

Gamescom coverage sponsored by (Image credit: Microsoft) This coverage brought to you by Fable, out February 23, 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.

Xbox marks 25 years with eye-catching translucent green PC accessories — Razer mouse, keyboard, and earbuds available to pre-order now

Microsoft has opened preorders for the Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection , a set of officially licensed peripherals in translucent "OG Green" marking 25 years since the original Xbox launched on November 15, 2001.

Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games

Microsoft is officially announcing a new Xbox feature that will allow Xbox owners to digitize their existing physical game collections. The disc-to-digital feature, which The Verge exclusively revealed last month, is part of work that Microsoft is doing for game preservation and

The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Now Includes Another Special Perk

Microsoft has announced that preorders for the 25th-anniversary edition of the Xbox Series X are now open (at least to some), and if you want one, it's going to cost you. As rumored, the 1TB console will cost $900, which is $100 more than the standard Xbox Series X. It features a

Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Officially Announced, And It Sounds Pretty Great

Microsoft has officially announced a new Xbox feature that lets you digitize your physical game discs. In a blog post , Microsoft revealed a new system that allows players to "bring the benefits of digital to physical discs," with the aim of giving people more flexibility. This d

Following Xbox Breakup, State Of Decay 3 Will Return With A Closed Beta Playtest

While Microsoft reportedly sold developer Undead Labs to a mystery buyer , the Washington-based studio is keeping its zombie survival game State of Decay 3 alive and well. And now, it plans to host another playtest sometime later this year. In an August 26 Xbox Wire post , Undead

Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool

Ikea has teamed up with Microsoft to launch a new assortment of gaming-inspired furniture and home accessories, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the first Xbox console. The nine-piece Yxstaby collection (good luck pronouncing that) includes a TV stand, laptop stand, side t

How Xbox controllers have changed in the last 25 years

Every Xbox controller has the familiar ABXY buttons and offset thumbsticks. But Microsoft has slowly evolved the controller over its quarter-century life.

Some Razer Gaming Gear Is Getting (Slightly Different) Translucent Green Options for Xbox's 25th Anniversary

Shortly after Microsoft announced a translucent green Xbox Series X, Razer joined in on the fun with a collection of Xbox-themed gaming mice and keyboards.

Double Fine confirms it owns all its games' IP and publishing rights after Xbox split

Double Fine has confirmed it owns – or will shortly own – the intellectual property and publishing rights to every game it made during its seven years under Xbox following the studio's split from Microsoft earlier this year. Read more

“We’re going to take things slow": South of Midnight devs now own the rights to all their games again, after quitting Xbox, and are working on a new game

We Happy Few and South of Midnight developers Compulsion Games have announced that they are fully broken up with Microsoft and Xbox, after completing a management buyout. They now once again own the rights to all their own original intellectual properties. Amongst other things, t

"Buying any of our games helps support the studio": Psychonauts studio Double Fine are the latest former Xbox-owned studio to get the rights to their games back

Earlier this week, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games shared word that they now own all of the publishing rights to their games , a welcome update in light of the ongoing BDS boycott against Microsoft and Xbox . And now, another studio is joining the realm of boycott fr

Valve was founded 30 years ago today — changed PC gaming forever with Half-Life, then Steam

Today marks Valve’s 30 th birthday. The company was founded on August 24, 1996, by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, both Microsoft veterans. It didn’t take long for the PC gaming world to feel Valve’s influence after it rewrote the FPS genre with Half Life (1998) and pioneered an

Xbox Series X Special Edition Pricing Confirms 2026 Is a Bad Year for Gamers

The Microsoft Xbox Special Edition console price has leaked, revealing an unpleasantly high price.

The ‘GTA 6’ Leaks Get Higher Quality With No End In Sight - Forbes

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Double Fine Owns IP and Publishing Rights for All of Its Games Following Xbox Split, Psychonauts Studio Confirms

Psychonauts and Brutal Legend developer Double Fine Productions has confirmed it has regained the IP and publishing rights for all of its games released under Microsoft following its split from Xbox.

The newly independent Psychonauts dev now earns all the revenue when you buy games it made under Xbox: 'Buying any of our games helps support the studio'

Double Fine has fully transitioned into an independent studio after leaving Xbox earlier this year. The studio now has full publishing rights to the games it made under Microsoft and earns all the revenue when you buy them, CEO Tim Schafer confirmed on the Kinda Funny podcast . "

Latest 'GTA 6' leaks reveal strip club setting and new slow-motion camera - Mashable

Latest 'GTA 6' leaks reveal strip club setting and new slow-motion camera Mashable Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft And Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks Kotaku Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again Bloomberg.com GTA 6 Leaker Releases More Gameplay Videos Despite Rockstar Owne

‘GTA 6’ Leaker Has Now Reached A Strip Club As Rockstar Scrambles - Forbes

‘GTA 6’ Leaker Has Now Reached A Strip Club As Rockstar Scrambles Forbes Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft And Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks Kotaku Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again Bloomberg.com GTA 6 Leaker Releases More Gameplay Videos Despite Rockstar Owner Take-Two

Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips

Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.

Tech giants warn time is running out to prepare for AI threats

OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and more than 100 other companies warned Thursday that the organizations now only have months to prepare for AI-enabled cyberattacks.

Bill Gates: AI will either be ‘greatest equalizer’ or ‘worst source of injustice’

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued Tuesday that AI will either be the “greatest equalizer ever invented” or the “worst source of injustice,” calling for society to act quickly to prepare for the technology’s impacts.

Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns

The Microsoft co-founder is urging technology leaders and government officials to better acknowledge the risks AI poses to jobs and human connections.

Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet

Bill Gates has been reflecting a lot on AI lately, and the process has triggered a stark awakening. Once a staunch AI optimist, the Microsoft cofounder is now deeply pessimistic about what AI means for our collective future. Having been conspicuously quiet on AI issues recently,

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Xbox announces new disc-to-digital feature for physical media — lets players claim digital versions of their games, with support for Play Anywhere and Cloud Gam

Xbox has unveiled its long-rumored new disc-to-digital service, which will let players who own physical copies of games claim digital entitlements, playing them as if they own digital copies.

[UPDATE] GTA 6 Leaker Releases Even More Gameplay Videos as People Spend Hundreds of Dollars to Vote on Next Leak, Fueling Crypto Scheme

The GTA 6 leaker has continued to release new gameplay clips, and is even running a poll to decide which video to leak next despite Rockstar parent company Take-Two's ongoing hunt for people responsible.

9th GTA 6 leak teases Lucia gameplay after prior Cyberleek videos focus on Jason - Notebookcheck

9th GTA 6 leak teases Lucia gameplay after prior Cyberleek videos focus on Jason Notebookcheck GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year? BBC Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again Bloomberg ‘GTA 6’ Developer Rockstar Games Subpoena