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The Outer Worlds To Be Partially Delisted, Free 'Spacer's Choice Edition' For Those Affected
The remaster is being given away for free to base game owners
Microsoft's Xbox Mode Starts Making Its Way To Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft, Xbox mode, Windows 11
An incredible NBA blowout, plus LIV’s cash burn
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I hope you have your hat ready for tomorrow. Coming up: 😳 A historic Knicks rout 😰 Edmonton’s conundrum 💸 LIV’s cash burn We had a flight of 3-2 series matchups in both the NBA and NHL last night. I must start with an NBA clincher, though, due to a simple staggering fact: The Knicks advanced to the second round last night after beating the Hawks, in Atlanta, by 51 points. Not a typo! This was a 50-point game in the...
Sports quiz of the week: world records, heavyweight clashes and speedy shoes
Have you been following the big stories in football, darts, rugby union, boxing, athletics, swimming and horse racing?
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing
What are the Angels of Death bringing to Armageddon?
“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline
Xbox Mode launches with support for aggregated game libraries, quick switching to desktop, and reduced background tasks to improve overall gaming performance.
Xbox Mode Has Officially Arrived, Aiming To Bring A 'Console-Inspired Experience' To PC Users
Rolling out to Windows 11 PCs in select markets
Microsoft Rolls Out Xbox Mode to All Windows 11 PCs, Blurring the Line Between Console and Desktop Gaming
Microsoft has just commenced the rollout of its Gaming-Focused "Xbox Mode" across all Windows 11 PCs and devices.
Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years
Xbox consoles and Xbox on PC just got upgraded with huge customization features and gameplay options.
Xbox Mode Begins Rolling Out to Players on Windows 11 PCs Today
Beginning today, we’re excited to share that Xbox mode will begin rolling out to Windows 11 PCs, bringing a console-inspired Xbox experience to more players than ever.
April Xbox Update: Customize Your Console, Manually Add Your Favorite Games on PC, and More.
The April Xbox Update is rolling out today featuring an array of improvements for console, PC, mobile, and more.
There will never be a star as big or as complicated as Michael Jackson. Making an honest movie about him is impossible.
"Michael" immediately broke box office records and brought audiences to their feet. It's difficult to ignore what the movie overlooks, though.
ROG Xbox Ally X Finally Gets Auto SR Support, Plus New Docked Mode Features
Microsoft's screen-space AI upscaler finally breaches containment.
Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld
Xbox Insiders get early access today
New ROG Xbox Ally Updates: Docking Improvements, Auto SR Preview, Collective Library, Enhanced Vibration, and More
For ROG Xbox Ally, we’re rolling out updates that deliver an improved experience, including docking improvements, an Auto Super Resolution preview, and more.
Subnautica 2 launches in Early Access on May 14
Subnautica 2 will launch in Early Access for Xbox Series and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on May 14 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET for $29.99, developer Unknown Worlds Enter…
Apex Legends Season 29 patch notes: New Legend Axle, Deathbox Respawns, buffs and nerfs
Here’s everything coming to Season 29 of Apex Legends, including a new hypermobile legend, changes to respawns, and tweaks to existing legends.
Vehicular action game Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! announced for Xbox Series, PC
Publisher Frosty Pop and developer Strange Scaffold have announced Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!, a vehicular action game where you play as a truck that “isekais” peop…
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven Airs Next Wednesday - Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Tune in next Wednesday for Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven – here are all the details on how to watch.
Federal judge rejects Colorado GOP’s effort to block unaffiliated voters from participating in party’s 2026 primaries
U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer said excluding unaffiliated voters days before the state’s ballot certification deadline, and just weeks before ballots start being mailed out, would create too much confusion.
"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox
Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.
Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update
PlayStation fans and gaming preservations have been alarmed since late last week that a new 30-day timer attached attached to newly-purchased digital games for PlayStation 4 and 5 might render those games unplayable if the system they’re on is offline for longer than a month. But a rep from Sony told Game File today that new system will require only a single online check before it functions as a perpetual license for the digitally purchased game. That is consistent with a newer theory that emerged by gamers testing the 30-day timer over the last two days. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a rep for PlayStation told me over email. “A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.” The rep’s explanation squares with the current understanding among players about what’s happening. A multi-day mystery A post last Friday by YouTuber Lance MacDonald spread awareness over the 30-day timer. Quickly, players began stress-testing the system, removing a battery within their PlayStations and checking what would happen if their systems were offline past the timer window. They noticed that setting a PS4 or PS5 to be the “primary” console—a common Sony-authorized method to retain rights to a digital game—wasn’t overriding the 30-day limit. On Tuesday came the breakthrough: A gamer called Andshrew on the Resetera forums posted the results of some tasting. They found that digital games purchased on PS4/PS5 after some time in mid-April would get a 30-day timer that could then be removed and replaced with a perpetual license that would allow the game to be played offline. The transition to the perpetual license occurred some number of days after the digital game was purchased and the system was connected to the internet. They believed that a PlayStation’s online check-in would trigger the license change no sooner than 15 days after the user had purchased the game. This synced with the theory that Sony’s new system is related to the 14-day window that PlayStation users have to request a refund for digitally purchased games. The new timer/check-in system could be a way to defeat some exploit in that refund system, some users theorized. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe In a follow-up, I asked the Sony rep if the 15-day timeline is accurate or if the perpetual license can be activated sooner after purchase. If they share more, I’ll update this post. Sony has not said why they’ve introduced the timer and whether it is designed to stop people from exploiting the refund system. But their explanation suggests that this new DRM method should not result in long-term loss of access to digitally purchased games, just because a PlayStation is offline for a month or Sony’s servers are down. Xbox flashback For many some gamers, the initial reporting of the 30-day timer conjured memories of Microsoft’s disastrous May 2013 announcement of the Xbox One, which was going to require an internet-connected check-in once a day, lest your games become unplayable.1 After widespread backlash, Microsoft abandoned that plan, ahead of the Xbox One’s launch. 1 Fun fact: That 24-hour check-in detail was my scoop from an interview I had that day with then-Xbox exec Phil Harrison. I was EiC of Kotaku at the time and rushing from one Xbox One preview appointment on Microsoft’s campus to another. I phoned the news in to reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote it up for the site.
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
The cloud is driving Microsoft’s revenue.
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
The cloud is driving Microsoft’s revenue.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles - Live Score
View the Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles game played on April 30, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
NBA THE RUN launches in June
Three-versus-three street basketball game NBA THE RUN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in June, developer Play by Play Studios announced.
Ole Red restaurant, entertainment venue planned for Meridian Street
The project is a partnership between property owner Boxcar Development LLC — a firm controlled by the Herb Simon family — and Nashville-based Opry Entertainment Group.
PRESS BOX: New WNBA bargaining agreement redefines women’s sports
The Women’s National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Player Association announced a new collective bargaining agreement in March.
More room for the fintech business to grow sustainably, says GoTo Group CFO
Simon Ho, CFO of GoTo Group, joins Squawk Box Asia to discuss the company's latest earnings report. He names the fintech business is a key driver of growth, and says there is still more room to expand in Indonesia.
ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: Not-for-profit hospitals “look like hedge funds with hospital beds.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box ahead of a full Committee...
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3
Open-world dark fantasy action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on September 3, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebe…
Hatsune Miku gets glowing fishing rod and reel in wild new collab
Hatsune Miku is officially getting her own fishing gear, because apparently even the virtual pop star needs her own tackle box.
Science in Space
Astronauts Chris Williams of NASA and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency work together in the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox,
Don't Buy AMC Entertainment Until This Happens
There are better stock opportunities for investors who are feeling bullish about a box office comeback.
This Promo Code Gets You Double the Discounts in Woot's Massive Sale on PS5, Switch, and Xbox Games and Accessories
The best deals are stackable.
Don't Buy AMC Entertainment Until This Happens
There are better stock opportunities for investors who are feeling bullish about a box office comeback.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma hints memory costs "will impact" pricing and availability of next-gen Project Helix console
Xbox boss Asha Sharma is carefully examining the memory crisis situation as the brand makes plans for Project Helix's launch in the future.
PlayStation Seemingly Brings Back the DRM Policy Sony Mocked Xbox For in 2013, Sparking Massive Backlash
Sony introduced a 30-day online check-in DRM for new PS4/PS5 digital purchases — the very policy it famously mocked Microsoft for in 2013.
Wild Foxes review – animal-obsessed fighter at elite sports academy wonders if more to life than boxing
Valéry Carnoy’s striking film brims with unsynchronised ideas and images, but the physicality and performances of the young cast are undeniable
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth gets a surprise demo today, complete with progression carry-over on Xbox, Switch 2 and PC
Play the first two chapters of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth now, then transfer your progress over when the full game launches in June.
Box to launch Box Automate service to expedite enterprise business processes, CEO says
Box is launching a service built for artificial intelligence to expedite tedious work like processing invoices and pulling key data from corporate documents, CEO Aaron Levie told Reuters on Monday. In an interview at Reuters' Momentum AI summit in New York, Levie said the company would launch the service, called Box Automate, within 24 hours. It builds on other AI programs that Box developed to put enterprises' vast and disorganized data to use.
Xbox boss warns "memory costs will impact pricing, will impact availability" when it comes to Project Helix
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has admitted that the ongoing memory shortage crisis will likely impact the price point of its ne…
Mz. Shyneka has the latest in entertainment headlines
"Michael" does well at the box office, and a celebrity couple may have called it quits.
AMC Entertainment Scores a Thriller Weekend as MICHAEL Delivers a Record-Breaking Debut
AMC Entertainment once again welcomed global audiences in significant numbers to its theaters across the U.S. and internationally, as Michael moonwalked to the strongest biopic opening in box office history. These reported opening numbers for Michael include Friday through Sunday attendance figures, along with its Wednesday and Thursday preview screenings. As a result of the […]
Penn College kicks off Small Business Month with book signing
Pennsylvania College of Technology is celebrating National Small Business Month throughout May with several events and activities designed for small business owners and individuals interested in turning their ideas into reality.
Xbox at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026: Meet the Developers of This Year’s Featured Games
For Summer Game Fest Play Days, Xbox has assembled a phenomenal crew of developers from all over the world. Come and meet the games and teams bringing their demos to the show.
Microsoft says Outlook.com outage is causing sign‑in failures
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing Outlook.com outage that is causing intermittent signing issues and preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes.
Windows 11 Updates Can Now Be Skipped and Even Paused Indefinitely
Microsoft is... giving users exactly what they want? In the latest Windows Insider preview for Windows 11, Microsoft is rolling out an updated Windows Update experience that gives users more control over their update process. This includes the option to skip updates entirely during the out-of-box ex...
Eastern mythology-themed Metroidvania game Karma Exorcist announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Publisher Infini Fun and developer Cyclos have announced Karma Exorcist, an Eastern mythology-themed Metroidvania / side-scrolling action adventure game. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbo…
Exclusive: What’s next for Letterboxd?
The controlling investor in Letterboxd, the cinephile social platform, is looking to sell its stake.
Justin Wrobleski answers adversity, delivers for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The box score will remember it as six scoreless innings.
Asha Sharma Explains What 'Open' Means for Xbox Future
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shares her vision for an open platform, focusing on player freedom, creator tools, and customizable gaming experiences.
'Michael' moonwalks into a big box office debut
"Michael," the Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate, had a massive opening weekend with a box office haul of $97 million in the U.S. and Canada. The film, which stars Jackson's
Let's predict: Will Xbox return to "exclusive" games? Will Halo etc. continue to hit PlayStation?
The big conversation right now revolves around whether or not Xbox will return to "exclusive" games. It's a big decision, much bigger than perhaps most people realize.
Xbox's Big Turnaround Hedges Everything on Gamers' Nostalgia
The future of Xbox might lie in its roots.
Analysis: VAR frustration for Toffees
It isn't that long since Everton were in West Ham's position and fighting for Premier League survival - but now they are in the battle to secure European football next season and, particularly for that reason, this will have been a frustrating result. David Moyes' side have one of the best away records in the Premier League and it looked they would earn a point with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's late strike. Moments before Dewsbury-Hall equalised, the Toffees thought they had a penalty when the ball struck Mateus Fernandes' hand inside the box as he grappled with Thierno Barry.
‘We are Xbox’: Xbox confirms name change, new logo
CEO Asha Sharma and Executive Vice President Matt Booty are continuing to overhaul the gaming giant.
Stagecoach 2026: How to watch Lainey Wilson, Pitbull, Teddy Swims on Saturday
You can catch Bush, Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters, Riley Green, Little Big Town and more live from Stagecoach on Amazon Music's Saturday livestream from the festival.
Interview transcript: Game File x Xbox's Asha Sharma and Matt Booty
I’m trying something different today: offering all Game File readers a free write-up of a big interview, while also offering the interview transcript to paying readers. If you want to get the essence of my conversation with new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, with context around their comments, check out the free piece. If you want more depth, this transcript is for you. I’ve lightly edited the conversation for clarity and flow, but you’ll still get plenty of Sharma and Booty’s thoughts, my questions, and a good sense of how our conversation progressed—complete with follow-ups, some conversational detours, and the best quotes that made it into the free piece.
Asha Sharma Says Xbox Is Investing To Make Series X|S Consoles A 'First-Class Experience Again'
That's how important they are to the new leadership
Republicans running for Ohio's election chief want to dump drop boxes
Republican candidates for Ohio Secretary of State want to ditch election drop boxes, an option that came under fire from now-President Donald Trump following his 2020 defeat.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price cut has gone live at the perfect time
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's latest price cut couldn't have arrived at a better time, as the subscription service is about to add a lot of brand-new games.
Honorable mentions on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Josie Tomkow, Wilton Simpson and Jay Collins
All 3 face voters at the ballot box this year, but only 2 have uncertain political futures.
Fresh off the news that Xbox is cutting Game Pass pricing, reports emerge of a new "Starter Edition" tier that bundles in a Discord sub
Will Microsoft begin introducing new tiers of Xbox Game Pass? That's the suggestion, and here's evidence of one such new tier - a Starter Edition - already.
Microsoft Gaming reverts to Xbox branding
"Microsoft Gaming describes our structure, but it does not describe our ambition," says CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty
We must go beyond box checking when it comes to teaching reading
The science of reading isn't enough for Ohio children. Effective reading instruction must address skill and confidence together.
‘We had a lot of fun' — Flyers make a playoff memory in ‘tight' penalty box
Five Flyers players ended up celebrating in a jam-packed penalty box Wednesday night during the team’s Game 3 win over the Penguins.
Leak reveals new Xbox Game Pass ‘Starter Edition’ that’s part of Discord Nitro
Nitro subscribers will get a limited Xbox Game Pass subscription
Here's What's Coming in the 2026 Apple TV
There are a lot of folks waiting for a new version of the Apple TV because the set-top box hasn't been updated since 2022. There is an update coming this year, but people will need to wait a bit longer because Apple is holding the next Apple TV until the new version of Siri comes out this fall. Design Apple TV design updates don't happen often, and that's not changing in 2026.
Microsoft’s new Xbox chief is ‘reevaluating’ exclusive games
Asha Sharma has a new strategy for her return of Xbox.
Microsoft Gaming Scrapped As Asha Sharma Promotes 'Return Of Xbox' At MS HQ
Update: Now official!
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE for PS5, Xbox Series launches in Q3 2026
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE will launch in Q3 2026, publisher Netmarble and developer Netmarble Neo announced.
Welcome Back, Captain – Here’s What’s New in Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced revitalizes a fan-favorite adventure with state-of-the-art visuals, gameplay upgrades, and new content. Set sail July 9.
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Arrives In Less Than A Week After A Record Breaking Theatrical Run
Pixar's Hoppers has a confirmed digital release date following a record breaking box office run and strong critical praise. Here's what families need to know.
Microsoft Investigating Why Some Xbox 360 Games Don't Work On Series X
With apologies to the retro fans
Xbox Game Pass adds new day-one game today
Xbox Game Pass adds Kiln today, a new day-one title for the service. Get ready for plenty of chaotic multiplayer shenanigans in this pottery-based outing.
'The Idea Is Not Dead' - Xbox Boss Explains Why She's Still Keen On A Mobile Store
It seemed to have been killed off, but apparently not!
Kiln Spring 2026 Roadmap Revealed
Kiln launches tomorrow, but the team a Double Fine can’t wait to give you more to look forward to in this post-launch roadmap. See what maps and decor Spring 2026 has in store!
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn closed beta now available
The closed beta test for third-person action RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, developer Owlcat Games announced. A full launch will f…
AI revolution hits medicine: SandboxAQ targets health, cyber breakthroughs
SandboxAQ CEO Jack Hidary joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss AI breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity, and science, plus Dell’s $750M investment in a new AI medical campus.
Xbox Game Pass price cut but day-one Call of Duty access ended
New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.
"Not surprising at all" - analysts see Xbox Game Pass price cut as inevitable shift that will drive subscription growth in 2026
Price drop expected to aid growth in platform users, while opinion is divided on the impact on Call of Duty revenues
Did Asha Sharma kill another ill-fated Xbox project? The "Xbox Mobile Store" seems to be dead.
Previously announced for launch in July 2024, the ill-fated Xbox Mobile Store seems to be dead, with all test URLs relating to it hitting a 404 error.
Spurs 'have more chance than they had last week'
The wisdom of crowds is sometimes overlooked - and it was again on Saturday in a crucial moment during the Tottenham v Brighton game. Up 2-1 in the 95th minute, the ball fell to Tottenham's Kevin Danso in his own box. Danso dithered, Jan Paul van Hecke nipped in, and seconds later two crucial points evaporated on the altar of progressive ideology.
Dustin Poirier: Zuffa Boxing not an option for UFC fighters
In recent years. several former or retired UFC fighters have extended their combat sports careers by transitioning to boxing. Former champions Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Francis Ngannou have. Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvial, Mike Perry and Darren Till also have, among others. Former ...
Microsoft's Game Pass gets cheaper, loses launch day Call of Duty access
New Xbox CEO says subscription "has become too expensive for too many players."
Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass price, to remove 'Call of Duty' day one inclusions
Microsoft has dropped the price of its video game subscription service and the platform will not include future "Call of Duty" game releases on launch day, the company said on Tuesday, in the first major strategy shift under new gaming boss Asha Sharma.
Xbox cuts Game Pass prices but new Call of Duty games will no longer hit the service on day one
Effective immediately, both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass will be a bit cheaper.
How Vampire Crawlers Keeps the Soul of Vampire Survivors Alive in a Whole New Genre
Vampire Crawlers is out today! Read about how it deftly translates the bullet heaven of Vampire Survivors into a roguelite deckbuilding dungeon crawler.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games
No more new Call of Duty games at launch
Former Pinterest team redesigns email with Extra — and it’s actually good
Extra, from a team of former Pinterest designers and engineers, reimagines email around your life instead of the traditional inbox.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Update
Starting today, Game Pass Ultimate drops from $29.99 to $22.99 a month. Find out more inside.
Vampire Crawlers sees Poncle strike gold again with latest Xbox Game Pass hit
Vampire Crawlers launches into Game Pass today, and after struggling to put down the pixelated dungeon crawler, I'm happy to say it's an big win for Poncle.
Albion Online: The Long-Running MMORPG Comes to Xbox Series X|S Today
In Albion Online, you can fight, gather, trade, and write your own epic story. Available today on Xbox Series X|S. Check out the article for more info!
Steam Controller one step closer to launch after Valve teases ‘unboxing’ video with announcement pending
Another Steam Controller clue has been spotted online, as a mysterious 'unboxing' video appears on SteamDB ahead of launch.
Xbox Exec Chimes In As Rumours Suggest Project Helix Chip Will Be Used For 'Other Machines'
Jason Ronald makes it clear we're getting a first-party console
Valve adds Steam Controller unboxing video to SteamDB as launch signs grow
Valve's new Steam Controller launch is imminent Valve may be getting closer to a Steam Controller update. A new SteamDB entry called