You can win an incredible Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Series X – but it doesn’t actually work

[ad_1] Microsoft is currently running a sweepstake competition for an absolutely stunning Final Fantasy 14-inspired console bundle that features an attractive Xbox Series X and custom Xbox Wireless Controller - but there’s a massive catch. Buried in the competition’s lengthy terms and conditions, eagle-eyed entrants have spotted that the console bundle in question isn’t…

Bydash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood)March 15, 20240Comments

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The Meta Quest 3 doesn’t beat my 4K TV for Xbox gaming, but I don’t care – I love it

[ad_1] After Thursday’s surprise Xbox Cloud Gaming launch on the Meta Quest 3, I've spent most (read: too much) of my evenings trying the service out. And while it doesn’t hold a candle to my more traditional 4K TV and console setup from a technical perspective, its portability more than makes up for that. For…

Byhamish.hector@futurenet.com (Hamish Hector)December 16, 20230Comments

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Huge Christmas sale at Walmart: the 17 best deals on Apple, PS5, Xbox and gifts

[ad_1] If you're still on the hunt for that perfect Christmas gift for a loved one (or yourself), there's still plenty of time to grab a bargain. Walmart, for example, has a huge Christmas sale right now that features some great gift ideas and plenty of deals on in-demand tech products. I've rounded up…

Byalex.whitelock@futurenet.com (Alex Whitelock)December 9, 20230Comments

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Activision Blizzard expects to bring its games to Xbox Game Pass “next year”

[ad_1] Activision Blizzard expects to bring its titles to Xbox Game Pass as early as 2024, according to a new statement from the company. This news follows Microsoft's prediction that it will close its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard within the next week (via VGC). Despite resistance from the United States Federal Trade…

Bycatherine.bussell@futurenet.com (Cat Bussell)October 10, 20230Comments

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Microsoft internal emails reveal plans to stream PC games through Xbox Cloud Gaming

[ad_1] According to internal emails revealed during the FTC v. Microsoft case, Microsoft has been planning to stream PC games through Xbox Cloud Gaming. As The Verge reports, the internal emails show that the company has been planning on expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service by adding PC games, a decision that was originally in response…

ByTeam TeachTodaySeptember 18, 20230Comments

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Xbox Series X users will soon be able to map keyboard keys to their controllers

[ad_1] Microsoft is experimenting with the ability to map keyboard keys on Xbox Series X which is currently available in beta to Xbox Insider members. The Xbox Series X could be receiving the ability to have keyboard keys and shortcuts mapped to controller buttons which would be a further step toward accessibility and versatility…

Byaleksha.mcloughlin@futurenet.com (Aleksha McLoughlin)July 25, 20230Comments

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $1/£1 introductory offer is back

[ad_1] Have you been interested in trying out Xbox Game Pass Ultimate but are a little unsure about what you get for your money? Here's some welcome news: just days after Microsoft hiked the price of its subscription service, the company has reintroduced its $1/£1 month-long trial. The $1/£1 trial month had long…

ByTeam TeachTodayJuly 9, 20230Comments

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Xbox head Phil Spencer doesn’t see the need for an upgraded Xbox Series X yet

[ad_1] Phil Spencer has commented on the status of an Xbox Series X successor in a recent high-profile media interview. The current CEO of Xbox Game Studios, who oversees the development of new titles for the Xbox Series X among other duties, explained that he doesn't "feel an imperative" for the company to release…

Byaleksha.mcloughlin@futurenet.com (Aleksha McLoughlin)June 13, 20230Comments

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New Atlus RPG Metaphor ReFantazio announced at Xbox Games Showcase

[ad_1] Atlus is three-for-three at not-E3 2023's Xbox Games Showcase with the announcement of another RPG: Metaphor ReFantazio. The trailer was as much of a mouthful as the game's unwieldy name. An RPG set with a seemingly modern / medieval fantasy hybrid setting, it strays quite welcomingly from Persona's contemporary Japan. It's actually looking…

ByTeam TeachTodayJune 11, 20230Comments

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Xbox executive promises primarily “in-game footage” at Xbox Games Showcase

[ad_1] Aaron Greenberg, VP of Xbox Games Marketing, has made some bold claims regarding the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, that the majority of the content shown will be in engine footage. It's great news for Xbox Series X and PC gamers as it means that all the upcoming games revealed in the upcoming Xbox…

Byaleksha.mcloughlin@futurenet.com (Aleksha McLoughlin)June 7, 20230Comments