Microsoft: Windows 11 preview features and new Xbox gaming releases
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 preview updates with Emoji 17.0 and key remapping alongside new Xbox gaming launches.
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Microsoft releases September patch for 972 bugs amid Bing ads rollout
Microsoft issues a record September patch for 972 vulnerabilities while Windows 11 users report unexpected promotional ads via the Bing Wallpaper app.
Xbox tests dynamic Game Pass pricing and confirms Forza Horizon 6 for PS5
Microsoft tests dynamic Xbox Game Pass pricing while officially confirming Forza Horizon 6 for a PlayStation 5 release later this year.
Xbox Game Pass tests dynamic pricing and announces 10 departures
Xbox Game Pass tests dynamic pricing for subscriptions while announcing that 10 titles, including Cyberpunk 2077, will leave the service on September 15, 2026.
Microsoft Faces AI Copyright Suits While Launching WinUI 3 Development Tools
Microsoft sued by news outlets over AI training data while releasing new WinUI 3 developer tools for building native Windows 11 apps with AI assistance.
Microsoft Project Zenith and Acemagic Gorgon Halo Mini-PC Unveiled
Microsoft reveals Project Zenith Windows 11 for AI developers, while Acemagic debuts a powerful AMD Ryzen AI mini-workstation at IFA 2026.
Xbox imposes monthly cloud gaming time limits across all tiers
Xbox introduces strict monthly time limits for cloud gaming across all Game Pass tiers due to server cost pressures and AI workloads.
Xbox: TCL TV app, disc-to-digital testing, and UK console sales jump
Xbox expands cloud gaming to TCL TVs, tests disc-to-digital conversion for Insiders, and experiences a 34% UK console sales spike.
Microsoft Caps Xbox Cloud Gaming to 15 Hours Monthly on Game Pass
Microsoft will end unlimited Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, capping Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to 15 hours of monthly streaming.
Sony and Microsoft reject consumer refund demands over US tariffs
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo reject consumer demands for refunds from multi-million dollar U.S. tariff payouts following a Supreme Court ruling.
Windows 11 to auto-enable Memory Integrity, impacting PC gaming
Microsoft will auto-enable Memory Integrity on eligible Windows 11 PCs, bringing stronger security alongside potential gaming performance impacts.
Nexon nears deal with Blizzard to develop new StarCraft games
Nexon is reportedly close to signing a deal with Blizzard to develop new titles in the StarCraft franchise ahead of BlizzCon.
Xbox Game Pass removes Cyberpunk 2077 and 9 other titles on Sept 15
Xbox Game Pass removes Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, and 8 other games on September 15, alongside a new wave of incoming titles.
Razer Raiju V3 Pro launched and Xbox Game Pass September 2026 lineup
Razer launches the Raiju V3 Pro controller for PS5 and PC, while Microsoft reveals the September 2026 Xbox Game Pass additions and departures.
Xbox CEO teases family of devices for next-gen Project Helix
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma teases a family of devices for the next-gen Project Helix console, following up on its March 2026 announcement.
Microsoft pitches major Xbox IP film and TV rights to Hollywood studios
Microsoft is pitching major Xbox franchise rights like Halo and The Elder Scrolls to Hollywood studios for film and TV adaptations.
Xbox outlines Project Helix, disc-to-digital tool, and X25 stock
Xbox details next-gen Project Helix pricing strategy, announces a disc-to-digital game license feature, and sells out the Series X25 anniversary model.
Xbox announces disc-to-digital tool and next-gen affordability focus
Xbox introduces a disc-to-digital conversion initiative starting August 2026 while addressing component costs and next-generation console affordability.
Xbox unveils disc-to-digital service for physical game owners
Xbox introduces a new disc-to-digital service for physical game owners, bringing cloud gaming and digital entitlements to game discs starting August 31.
Xbox announces system to turn physical game discs into digital licenses
Microsoft introduces a new Xbox system to convert physical game discs into digital licenses starting August 31, 2026.
Double Fine goes independent and Gamescom Opening Night Live details
Double Fine regains its intellectual property rights from Microsoft while Gamescom 2026 prepares its Opening Night Live showcase.
The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay and Xbox Series X25 pricing leaks
Rebel Wolves reveals console gameplay for The Blood of Dawnwalker, while the translucent green Xbox Series X 25th Anniversary edition gets a November release and €899.99…
Double Fine separates from Microsoft, reclaims IP, and launches Kickstarter
Double Fine splits from Microsoft to regain its IP and publishing rights, announcing a new Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter campaign for August 2026.
Xbox Series X25 announced for November with new SanDisk storage
Microsoft unveils the Xbox Series X25 limited edition for November 2026, alongside the launch of SanDisk Optimus GX C50 storage expansion cards.