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Microsoft (MSFT) Q4 FY26 earnings results beat revenue and EPS expectations
Microsoft exceeded revenue and earnings per share expectations for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2026, reporting $90.0 billion USD in revenue and $4.81 per share. The company highlighted significant growth in its cloud division, with Azure revenue surpassing $100 billion and Microsoft 365 Copilot reaching over 30 million paid seats, driven by AI investments. Despite these successes, the personal computing division, including Windows and Xbox content and services, saw a decline.
Elder Scrolls Online’s newly launched quest involves Uncle Sheogorath and cheese, of course
The Elder Scrolls Online has released a new story questline titled 'Sheogorath Takes a Holiday,' available for all players. This update features the Daedric Prince Sheogorath and his obsession with cheese as players embark on six new quests across Tamriel. The quest is free for all players and introduces a new Blessed Cheese emote, alongside a Golden Pursuits campaign running until August 12th.
Buy Dispatch | Xbox
Dispatch is a new superhero workplace comedy game developed by AdHoc Studio, set in modern-day Los Angeles. Players take on the role of Robert Robertson, a former superhero turned dispatcher who must manage a roster of ex-supervillains. The game features narrative choices, strategic deployment of heroes, and roster management, with a release date set for July 29, 2026.
An Xbox outage left physical games unplayable, tech lead says Microsoft is working to make sure that never happens again
Microsoft's Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet stated that an Xbox outage which rendered some physical games unplayable should not have occurred. The company is investigating the issue, which involved disc-based entitlement checks preventing access, and plans to implement a fix in a future update to ensure this does not happen again.
Console Players Already Get How Ontario Casinos Work
Console players possess skills transferable to navigating Ontario's regulated online casino market, including understanding certification, variable reward mechanics, and spending controls. The article draws parallels between game store page evaluations and vetting casino sites, highlighting how gaming literacy prepares players for regulated gambling platforms. It emphasizes using built-in spending controls and checking official iGaming Ontario registration for a safer experience.
One of the best sim racing brands for Xbox and PC is finally partnering with PlayStation, but I hope it can hold onto…
Moza Racing, a popular sim racing hardware brand known for its value on PC and Xbox, is officially partnering with PlayStation and Polyphony Digital. This collaboration will result in an officially licensed, Gran Turismo-branded sim racing wheel controller, aiming to make professional-grade sim racing more accessible to PlayStation gamers. The partnership signifies a major expansion for Moza into the PlayStation ecosystem, with further announcements expected.
Trying to find a good deal on Saros has made me angrier about PlayStation killing discs – it's anti-consumer and will price gamers out of our hobby
The author expresses frustration over the increasing cost of games and the perceived anti-consumer trend of PlayStation ending physical disc production. This shift, coupled with the decline of physical game deals and the pre-owned market, is seen as pricing gamers out of the hobby and reducing consumer choice.
Naoki Hamaguchi talks Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Final Fantasy 14, and physical media plans: "It's a wonderful culture and it would be a shame to lose that"
Naoki Hamaguchi discusses the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, its collaboration with Final Fantasy 14, and the game's development, including new gameplay mechanics and endgame content. He also shares his thoughts on the industry's shift towards digital distribution and his personal hope for the continued existence of physical media editions for games like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
Xbox Players Can Now Claim Free PC Versions Of These Ubisoft Games
Xbox has expanded its partnership with Ubisoft, allowing players who own certain Ubisoft titles on console to claim free PC versions through the Ubisoft Connect app. Thirteen games are currently available, with more premium editions of Ubisoft titles also accessible via the Xbox PC app. This initiative is part of Xbox's broader efforts to enhance its PC gaming offerings and digital ecosystem.
Can You Transfer FC Points From FC 26 to FC 27? Carry-Over Guide
This guide explains how to transfer unused FC Points from EA Sports FC 26 to EA Sports FC 27. Players must accept a one-time pop-up prompt when first logging into FC 27 on their console or PC. FC Points can only be transferred within the same console family, and other in-game items like coins and cards will reset.
Sweepstakes Casinos Are Catching the Eye of the Console Gaming Crowd
Sweepstakes casinos, a promotional structure designed to circumvent gambling laws by offering a free entry route, are prevalent in the US but largely absent in the UK due to the latter's established licensed online gambling market. The article explains the mechanics of sweepstakes casinos, contrasting them with UK licensed casinos and console loot boxes, and notes that the US model is facing increasing legal challenges and contraction.
Snabbkollen: Föredrar du soffspel eller online-CO-OP?
A poll reveals player preferences for gaming together, with 54% favoring both local and online co-op. 35% prefer playing on the same couch, while 12% opt for online multiplayer.
Palworld patch fixes broken missions, achievements, and more as Pocketpair stops Panthalus from sending you and your…
Pocketpair has released patch v1.0.2 for Palworld, addressing numerous bugs and performance issues. The update fixes broken missions, achievements, softlocks, graphical glitches, and critical disconnection problems encountered during boss fights like Panthalus and Victor & Shadowbeak. Control options and key binding carry-over have also been improved.
Xbox owners of these 13 Ubisoft titles can claim the PC editions at no cost
A new partnership between Microsoft and Ubisoft allows Xbox owners of 13 specific Ubisoft titles to claim the PC versions for free via the Xbox App on PC. This offer applies to digital purchases and does not extend in the opposite direction, meaning PC purchases do not grant Xbox versions. Eligible games include titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and The Crew Motorfest.
Meow Moments: Celebrating Frost & Flora Review | TheXboxHub
Meow Moments: Celebrating Frost & Flora offers a familiar hidden object experience on Xbox, featuring two distinct zones, Frost and Flora, with 150 cats and people to find. While the game introduces zonal clues to aid in finding characters, it retains the series' core mechanics, including a rotating character list that some players may find tedious. Despite minor improvements in charm and clarity, the review suggests that better alternatives exist within the hidden cat game genre.
Dark Town Secrets: Lost Lulu Collector’s Edition Review | TheXboxHub
Dark Town Secrets: Lost Lulu Collector's Edition offers a campy and hilarious narrative, blending a gritty detective story with cute hidden object elements. While the game's story is incoherent, its unique approach to hidden object gameplay, with nearly exhaustive item finding and varied puzzle types, appeals to obsessive players. However, the visual presentation suffers from inconsistent scaling, repetitive assets, and potentially AI-generated art, making it a rough-edged but intriguing experience.
Xbox and Ubisoft console-to-PC collab lets users access games cross-device "at no additional cost"
Xbox and Ubisoft have expanded their partnership, allowing players who own digital console versions of select games to access the PC version via Ubisoft Connect at no additional cost. This offer includes titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws, with a progressive rollout for existing owners until August 4.
The 6 Best Mobile Shooters for Players Over 30
This article identifies six mobile shooter games suitable for players over 30, focusing on titles that prioritize tactics, patience, and controller support over pure reaction speed. Games like Mech Arena, Arena Breakout, War Robots, Standoff 2, Bullet Echo, and PUBG Mobile are highlighted for their slower pacing and strategic depth, contrasting with faster-paced titles often designed for younger audiences.
How to play the Halo games in order: chronologically and by release date
This guide details how to play the Halo games in both chronological and release date order. It lists all major titles and spin-offs, providing their original release years and their place within the Halo timeline, including platforms where they are currently playable.
Xbox CTO apologizes for outages and explains what happened
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet apologized for recent widespread service outages, calling the situation "unacceptable." He explained that a critical external licensing service failure caused sign-in and game entitlement issues for Xbox Live. The company will conduct a review of the incident.
