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Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future
For decades, console owners have faced a choice between the convenience of digital downloads and the permanence of physical game […]
New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics
This is the premise of the new campaign, as written on the blog post announcing the update: As the battle-hardened […]
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs
For years, Microsoft has leaned heavily into extensive backward compatibility across multiple generations of Xbox hardware as a major selling […]
Hundreds rally at Bethesda HQ to protest Xbox layoffs, and Ars was there
Union wants to halt a “perpetual cycle” of layoffs, get back to contract bargaining. Bethesda System Designer Mandi Parker addresses […]
The incredible shrinking Xbox: Five studios, 3,200 employees let go
Today’s announced layoffs also seem focused on reining in a large Xbox platform team, which Sharma said has grown “40% […]
“This cannot continue”: Xbox leaders lay out “hard truths” behind sagging brand
Just 100 days ago, when new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma replaced long-serving executive Phil Spencer, she said she’d work […]
ROG Xbox Ally X20 adds OLED screen, control upgrades
Hope you like augmented reality Even though the internal specs on the X20 are unchanged from last year’s ROG Xbox […]
Intel makes a bid for handheld gaming PCs with new Arc G3 processors
Most of the Steam Deck imitators on the market right now use AMD silicon, specifically the Ryzen Z-series chips. These […]
Microsoft removes Call of Duty from Game Pass, lowers subscription pricing
Microsoft announced Tuesday that subscribers to its Game Pass service will see significant price reductions starting today. But those subscribers […]