Tag: Xbox
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Ad Breaks Are Coming to Video Games From Microsoft
Microsoft is preparing to expand access to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service with the introduction of a new ad-supported tier later in 2026. This development aims to make cloud-based gaming more accessible to a wider audience by allowing players to stream digitally owned Xbox titles without requiring an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, according to…
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Microsoft Shuts Down Its Movies & TV Store on Xbox and Windows
In a surprising move, Microsoft has abruptly shuttered its Movies & TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, effectively ending the ability to purchase new movies or TV shows through the Microsoft Store on these platforms. The decision, effective immediately, has sent ripples through the Xbox and Windows user communities, with many expressing concern…
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Coming to LG Smart TVs, Expanding Access to Millions
Microsoft is significantly expanding the reach of its Xbox Cloud Gaming service through a new partnership with LG Electronics. Later this year, the Xbox app will be integrated into LG’s latest line of Smart TVs, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to stream hundreds of games directly to their televisions without the need for a…
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Xbox Cloud Gaming is Coming to Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks This July
Microsoft has announced that its Xbox TV app will soon be available on Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks, starting in July. This development will enable Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream a wide variety of games directly to their Fire TV devices, expanding the accessibility of Xbox Cloud Gaming. The new Xbox app will be…
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Walmart May Drop Physical Video Game Sales, Following Best Buy’s DVD Exit
The state of physical media — whether it’s DVDs or video games — is in question as people increasingly move to streaming services. Walmart could be the next to make a move with one video game executive suggesting the retail giant could drop Xbox games soon, and potentially retreat from physical games even more in…
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Microsoft Officially Closes Activision Blizzard Deal Bringing Hit Gaming Franchises Under Xbox Umbrella
Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard and King, marking the largest gaming deal in the U.S. to date. Hit franchises like Pitfall, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Candy Crush Saga and Farm Heroes Saga will be more formally part of the Xbox family. The deal closed ahead of Microsoft’s estimated original October 18 date. “Together, we’ll create new worlds…
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Nintendo’s Next-Gen Switch Will Be as Powerful as an Xbox One, PS4, Activision Email Says
Nintendo in December briefed video game developer Activision Blizzard about its plans for a next-generation follow-up to the hit console Switch, which is expected to be comparable to the Xbox One and Playstation 4 in performance. That’s according to an Activision email that was released publicly as part of the Federal Trade Commission’s trial against…
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Movies Anywhere is Now Available on Xbox
Movies Anywhere announced today that it has expanded availability to include Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Movies Anywhere is an app that brings together your digital movie collections from online retailers including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play, and more, to create one synced…
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JustWatch App is Now Available on Xbox
The free streaming guide app JustWatch is now available on Xbox. Now, users can access JustWatch’s recommendation features right from their gaming setup. The streaming guide works by allowing users to search for a movie or TV show and generating a list of which streaming services the content is available on. The list includes Amazon,…
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8BitDo Announces a Pair of Media Remotes for Xbox Consoles
If you’ve been using your Xbox game console as a streaming device on the side, you’ll soon have a couple more input options to choose from. Third-party peripheral maker 8BitDo announced a pair of media remotes that will be compatible with the latest Xbox Series S and Series X consoles, as well as the previous-generation…