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Xbox Partner Preview showcase coming Thursday with "updates from" Mass Effect-like RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Stalker 2, and Yakuza dev's Stranger Than Heaven
Microsoft will host an Xbox Partner Preview showcase on Thursday, March 26, featuring updates on games like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Stranger Than Heaven. The event will provide more details on upcoming titles for the Xbox platform.
Xbox Partner Preview Showcase Set for This Week, Microsoft Promises 'New Reveals'
Microsoft has announced an Xbox Partner Preview showcase scheduled for this week. The event will feature updates on several games and include new reveals.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 Announced With Stranger Than Heaven, Game Pass Reveals
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Partner Preview event for March 26, 2026, focusing on third-party titles coming to Xbox and Game Pass. The showcase will feature new reveals and Game Pass announcements from partners like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games, including titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time
This article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PlayStation VR 2 Preview and Gameplay First Look | Simulation Daily
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will feature PlayStation VR2 support on the PlayStation 5 version. Simulation Daily provided a first look at the virtual reality gameplay, assessing its potential to meet player expectations.
Microsoft might actually make Windows 11 good as the company promises to roll back AI features and improve performance
Microsoft has announced plans to improve Windows 11 by rolling back certain AI features and enhancing overall performance. The company aims to address user feedback by focusing on system reliability, customizability, and a more streamlined user experience, including improvements to File Explorer and update management.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PlayStation VR 2 Preview and Gameplay First Look | Simulation Daily
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 received a surprise reveal of new free and paid content during a panel at FSWeekend. The developer also hinted at the upcoming release of PlayStation VR2 support for the PlayStation 5 version of the game.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
Resident Evil Requiem topped the US February sales charts, with launch week sales 60% higher than Resident Evil Village. The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware also saw strong performance, with sales 45% higher than the original Switch after nine months on the market. The overall US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February, showing flat year-on-year growth.
Boeing 787 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Unveiled by Vector With New Screenshots and Details
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received new free and paid content, with an upcoming update also revealed. During a panel at FSWeekend, details were shared about the simulation game's future additions, with hints also provided regarding potential PlayStation VR2 support for the PlayStation 5.
Xbox Showcase Announced For This Week With "Brand-New Reveals," Game Pass News
Microsoft has announced an upcoming Xbox Partner Preview event scheduled for March 26, featuring new reveals and news about titles from Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The showcase will include world premieres and Xbox Game Pass announcements, with confirmed games such as Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. This event marks the first digital showcase under new Xbox leadership with Asha Sharma as Microsoft Gaming CEO.
PEGI Recording Drama: Too Much Work for Too Little Euro... | TAG
A glitch in Pokémon FireRed on the Nintendo Switch 2 may wipe save files from other games, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario titles. In other news, the racing game Screamer is praised for its unique anime-infused arcade style, while Minecraft's Chaos Cubed update introduces a dynamic Sulfur Cube. The voice behind PEGI age rating recordings revealed he was paid only €200, and Marathon's new endgame dungeon offers a challenging RPG experience. Bethesda acknowledges improvements in handling DLC pop-ups, and Crimson Desert faces scrutiny over potential AI-generated art with missing fingers and merged figures.
Sony Expected to Officially Confirm the End of First-Party PS5 Titles on PC – Rumor
Sony is reportedly planning to stop releasing major first-party single-player titles on PC, with an official confirmation expected soon. This rumor follows the PC release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and comes amid discussions about the performance of previous PC ports like Returnal and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. While some titles like Horizon Hunters Gathering will still launch on both PS5 and PC, Sony appears to be prioritizing console exclusivity for its major single-player games.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is Being Co-Developed by Halo Studios, Virtuos and Abstraction – Rumor
A new report suggests that Abstraction is co-developing Halo: Campaign Evolved, with Virtuos also involved to an unknown degree. Abstraction's work reportedly includes level and technical design, with development beginning in Summer 2023. The game is rumored for a late 2024 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, focusing on campaign co-op with new mechanics and weapons.
Xbox Partner Preview Announced for March 26th, Includes In-Depth Look at Stranger Than Heaven
Microsoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview showcase for March 26th, focusing on third-party titles like Stranger Than Heaven, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The event will feature in-depth looks, new reveals, world premieres, and Game Pass announcements.
Assassin's Creed to Minecraft: Shadows over this week's... | TAG
Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 may feature an easily replaceable battery due to EU regulations, potentially extending to Joy-Con controllers. Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2 is performing well on PC, prompting Sony to reconsider its PC port strategy, while CD Projekt Red remains coy about a potential Witcher 3 expansion.
Sunday Tech Bits
Intel is expected to announce its new Battlemage GPUs next week, though they may not appeal to gamers. Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering its mandatory Microsoft Account policy for Windows 11, a move that has been met with internal dissatisfaction. Samsung is also mentioned in relation to unspecified developments.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Shadow Drops New Free and Paid Content; Upcoming Update Revealed
Microsoft revealed new free and paid content for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 during a panel at FSWeekend. The company also hinted at upcoming PlayStation VR2 support for the PlayStation 5.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Airport Walkthroughs - Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) by Aerosoft
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received new free and paid content, with details revealed at FSWeekend. An upcoming update was also hinted at, alongside a mention of potential PlayStation VR2 support for the PlayStation 5.
Two more senior Xbox leaders exit Microsoft
Two senior leaders have departed Microsoft's Xbox division: Lori Wright, corporate VP of partnerships, business development, and marketing, and Haiyan Zhang, general manager of gaming AI. Both individuals announced their exits on LinkedIn.
Two more senior Xbox leaders exit Microsoft
Two senior leaders have departed Microsoft's Xbox division: Lori Wright, corporate VP of partnerships, business development, and marketing, and Haiyan Zhang, general manager of gaming AI. Both individuals announced their exits on LinkedIn.
