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  1. David76

    Microsoft Acquiring ZeniMax Media Including Bethesda Softworks

    In a move that’s shaken the games industry, Microsoft has announced that it’s acquiring ZeniMax Media – the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. The move means that Microsoft will have ownership of massive franchises like Fallout, Doom, Dishonored, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls, Prey, Quake...
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    • bethesda game studios bethesda softworks dishonored doom fallout microsoft the elder scrolls wolfenstein zenimax online studios
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    • Forum: Video Games
  2. Gemma

    August 2020 Xbox Update Rolling Out Now

    The new Xbox look starts rolling out today, along with the updated Guide. The August Xbox 2020 update will start rolling out today, and it includes a variety of improvements. The new Xbox look was designed to be faster, much more approachable, and “visually appealing.” This new look with be...
    • Gemma
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    • microsoft xbox one xbox update august 2020
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    • Forum: Video Games
  3. David76

    Microsoft Reveals Redesigned Xbox Store

    Microsoft has announced a significant overhaul of its digital store for Xbox, and the end result is a much faster browsing experience and more straightforward navigation. “Far more than a typical app update, we’ve rebuilt the experience from the ground up to be faster, safer and easier to use...
  4. Tom

    Xbox Series X vs Playstation 5

    A game-changing year lies ahead, with two of the world's biggest next-generation consoles expected to hit store shelves in late 2020. While Microsoft has provided a deep dive into its monolithic Xbox Series X, the recent PlayStation 5 unveiling pitches an equally compelling upgrade from Sony...
    • Tom
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    • microsoft playstation 5 sony xbox series x
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    • Forum: Video Games
  5. Tom

    Xbox System Update - June 2020

    Microsoft has issued its June Xbox One firmware update, adding some notable features for sorting through your game subscriptions and club memberships. It's available to download now. According to the June update notes on the Xbox blog, the update packs three key features. The first is an...
    • Tom
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    • microsoft xbox xbox insiders xbox system update
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    • Forum: Video Games
  6. David76

    Microsoft Replacing 25 Digit Xbox Codes With Digital Direct

    Free games, exclusive content, DLC packs, and subscriptions are now automatically associated with a Microsoft Account and new Xbox console. Microsoft decided to get rid of codes completely for Xbox owners. As Polygon reports, until now, any content that Microsoft packaged with a new Xbox...
  7. Gemma

    Xbox Game Pass

    Xbox Game Pass Quests has moved away from game-focused tasks and towards exploration of the large library across daily, weekly and monthly periods. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/04/next-chapter-xbox-game-pass-quests There are still quests specific to certain games but there will also be...
    • Gemma
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    • microsoft xbox xbox game pass
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Video Games