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Mario Kart 8 into Microsoft Flight Simulator that players can fly through.In a recent Twitch stream, Illogicoma has added several tracks from Nintendo’s Mario Kart 8 into Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Microsoft Studios’ General Manager Aaron Greenberg has said on Twitter that Starfield exclusivity is not timed or limited in any way.Despite Bethesda’s Pete Hines saying that he did not know how exclusive their games would be, Aaron Greenberg has said on Twitter that PlayStation fans shouldn’t hold out hope for a port any time soon.Greenberg said, “Starfield will be launching exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 11, 2022. Game Pass members can play it day one as well on Xbox & PC.

Bethesda‘s Pete Hines has responded to PlayStation fan concerns following Microsoft‘s acquisition of the company.During a Gamescom 2021 livestream on August 27, Bethesda’s Pete Hines and Xbox‘s Aaron Greenberg discussed what this means for PlayStation while giving fans an answer who are upset about the news (thanks, Gamespot).“I have no idea how to state this in a way when … I don’t know,” Hines said. “I don’t know the answer.

Xbox is now officially the partner of England’s national football teams as part of a multi-year relationship.The partnership encompasses both the male and female national English teams and the eLions esports team, the virtual squad representing England in FIFA matches.

Microsoft may have only just announced its first limited edition Xbox Series X console but it’s sold out in most locations already, and scalpers are taking advantage of this on eBay.The Xbox Series X Halo Infinite Limited Edition bundle was announced at Gamescom last night (Wednesday) priced at £479.99.

Halo Infinite has a release date and could be announced at this evening’s Gamescom Opening Night Live.After a couple of leaks earlier today (August 25), The Verge has reportedly verified that a Microsoft store listing, which gave the game’s release date as December 8, is accurate.Halo Infinite was conspicuously absent from Xbox’s own showcase, but as Opening Night Live is considered the official opening of Gamescom and presenter Geoff Keighley is known for securing exclusive world premieres,

Paradox Interactive’s Crusader Kings III will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, as revealed at the Gamescom 2021 Xbox livestream.This is the first move to console for the popular grand strategy series, which has up to now been a PC exclusive.

Xbox livestream at Gamescom 2021, Humble Games has said that ten of its indie titles will release on Xbox Game Pass on day one. All ten will be available on console, PC, and the cloud, and a round-up of the games can be seen in the video below.

Forza Horizon 5 fans were treated to eight minutes of gameplay during the Gamescom 2021 Xbox livestream this evening, along with some exclusive info.The upcoming Forza Horizon 5 was given a full segment, unlike Halo Infinite, on the Xbox livestream from today (August 24). It announced a new controller, the two cover cars, and showed some in-game footage.The two cover cars were featured racing through Mexican terrain in all its forms.

Halo Infinite was nowhere to be found during the Xbox showcase at Gamescom 2021, with a release date for the game still unknown. Slated to come out at some point in 2021, Halo Infinite is one of the most anticipated games of the year.

Xbox consoles, as revealed during the Gamescom 2021 Xbox Livestream this evening (August 24).The update will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles sometime toward the end of the year, introducing cloud gaming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

Dying Light 2 spoke about the game and revealed a new trailer during the Xbox Gamescom 2021 Livestream this evening (August 24).Describing the art style as the “modern dark ages”, the creators drew attention to the unusual juxtaposition of aged battle armour and weaponry with high skyscrapers and modern-looking cityscapes.

Gamescom 2021 is almost underway, with a 90-minute Xbox livestream this evening ahead of tomorrow’s Opening Night Live show.The Xbox games showcase will begin at 6 PM BST (10 PM PT) tonight, August 24, and can be watched on all of the official Xbox channels. YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook will all air the showcase, with Microsoft promising English audio descriptions and ASL support throughout.We saved you a front-row seat.

video games has thankfully improved greatly in recent years, with developers and hardware manufacturers increasingly offering players with disabilities options ranging from colour-blind modes to modifiable inputs.

Xbox chief Phil Spencer has confirmed that xCloud, Xbox’s game streaming service, works on Valve’s Steam Deck.Spencer took to Twitter to sing the praises of the upcoming portable device, and he said that he’s been at Valve “this week talking with Scott, Erik, [and] Gabe about Steam Deck.”“After having mine most of the week I can say it’s a really nice device. Games with me on the go, screen size, controls all great.

Microsoft Flight Simulator lets players fly anywhere in the world, but for some the world is not enough.As reported in GAMINGbible, a player going by “Straight Up P.O.G.” on their YouTube channel recently uploaded their first attempt to fly up past the Earth’s atmosphere and into outer space using a Eurofighter Typhoon.It’s a feat that other players have also done on the PC version of Microsoft Flight Simulator when it launched last year, but this appears to be one of the first attempts on Xbox

Xbox Phil Spencer has said in a recent interview that Xbox Game Pass won’t be coming to other consoles in the near future.In a GamesRadar interview, Spencer was asked about the potential of Game Pass on Nintendo Switch, and he replied: “We have no plans to bring it to any other kind of closed platforms right now, mainly because those closed platforms don’t want something like Game Pass.”“There’s a ton of open platforms out there for us to grow in: the web, PC, and mobile.

Xbox and the Special Olympics have partnered together for the Gaming for Inclusion event, a virtual esports tournament aiming to further accessibility around games and sports. Announced in an Xbox Wire blog post, Gaming for Inclusion will take place between September 12 and 18 on the Xbox Twitch channel and Special Olympics YouTube channel. The event will feature tournaments in Rocket League, Forza Motorsport 7, and Madden NFL 22.

Microsoft has begun testing a new night mode for its Xbox consoles with Xbox Insider members first to try out the new set of options.As part of the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring of updates, the new Xbox Update Preview will allow Xbox owners to dim their screens, adjust the LED brightness of their controllers, and even dim the power button itself.The series of customisation options are fairly extensive with different dimming levels as well as an optional blue light filter being available.

Hades is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass this month, though the headliner is also joined by a selection of other titles added to the subscription service.As announced in the latest Xbox Wire post yesterday (August 3), new games have been confirmed for Game Pass for August.The Supergiant Games roguelike will join the service on August 13, the same date that it is also launching on PlayStation, although Game Pass subscribers will be able to play Hades for free on Xbox consoles, PC, and via the

Microsoft has unveiled arguably one of its best-looking controllers to date in the form of the Xbox Wireless Controller – Aqua Shift Special Edition. The new sleek looking controller is the first Xbox Series X|S special edition controller to include rubberised side grips.

Microsoft has announced that Forza Motorsport 7 has reached “End of life status” and will be removed from sale on September 15.Forza Motorsport 7 released in 2017 on Xbox One and PC, and is the most recent entry in the Forza Motorsport series, as this year makes way for Forza Horizon 5 in November.According to a post from the official website, owners of the game can still access and download all existing content and DLC, and features like online multiplayer will still be available.However, new

Xbox Games With Gold has confirmed that August’s lineup will include Yooka-Laylee, Darksiders III and two more backward compatibility additions.In a blog posted earlier today (July 28), Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S users will be able to grab Yooka-Laylee and Darksiders III as part of their Games With Gold service.The August lineup also includes backward compatibility for Lost Planet 3 and Garou: Mark Of The Wolves.Darksiders III and Lost Planet 3 will be available

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the Xbox Series X|S are the fastest selling consoles in the company’s entire history.In Microsoft’s most recent earnings call for this year’s fourth quarter, Nadella said (thanks, VGC) “The Xbox Series S and X are our fastest selling consoles ever with more consoles sold life[time] to date than any previous generation [within the same time period].”Nadella also made some interesting claims about Xbox Game Pass, namely that subscribers buy and play often than those

Microsoft real-time strategy game Age of Empires III is getting an African-themed expansion next month.Age of Empires III: The African Royals will introduce two new civilizations – the Ethiopians and the Hausa.

Microsoft has unveiled its latest set of titles that will be added to Xbox Game Pass over the coming weeks. As confirmed by the platform holder through its traditional rollout of content (via Twitter), the biggest name that stands out immediately is the introduction of Battlefield V.

Xbox Series X|S had the highest dollar sales out of any console in America.Mat Piscatella, Executive Director at The NPD Group, has used Twitter to help break down the statistics on how the video game market performed in the U.S.

Xbox Phil Spencer has said that the success of older games on Game Pass encourages bringing those franchises back.Speaking on the newest Kinda Funny Gamescast (thanks, VGC), Spencer was asked if people playing older games would encourage reboots, he said: “absolutely it does… take Prey, which I think was an amazing game when it came out but a lot of people missed.”He added: “seeing more people playing something like Prey, or Dishonored or going back to Fable and [that] you can talk about those

Microsoft has added a new update to its Xbox Family Settings app, just as the school kids break up for the summer holidays.New to the app, which is available on iOS and Android devices, is the ability for parents and caregivers to track and manage their kids’ spending while they play.As detailed on an Xbox Wire blog post, new features include being able to set spending limits by adding money to a child’s account account directly from the app.Funds added to their account can then be used for any

Microsoft has revealed a number of details for the next major Minecraft update in an experimental snapshot beta.The beta provides players with the first real preview of the upcoming changes to caves and world generation.