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Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

We may not have gotten Starfield this year, but Xbox was home to most of this year's boldest games.
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How to sync an Xbox Series X controller

There are a few things you should know about pairing Xbox controllers with your shiny new Xbox Series X system. Here's how to sync an Xbox Series X controller.
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Xbox Series X tips and tricks: how to set up your new console

Don't dig through layers of menus on your own. We've compiled a list of the best tips and tricks you should know about to get the most out of the Xbox Series X.
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Our most anticipated Xbox Series X games of 2023

From Starfield to Forza, these are the Xbox Series X and S titles that you should be excited about as we head into 2023.
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Shh, don’t tell anyone about High on Life’s legally dubious Frasier joke

One of High on Life's best jokes involves a legally dubious Frasier reference. Let's just keep it a secret between us, okay?

The best stocking stuffers for gamers

The holiday season is approaching, but never fear. Here's a buying guide for the best stocking stuffers for gamers.
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High on Life includes a full ’90s cult movie that you can watch in-game

High on Life's wildest Easter egg involves a 1994 cult classic starring Denise Richards and Paul Walker.
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The best live service games of 2022: 10 ongoing games we couldn’t stop playing

It's tough to sort through the vast catalog of ongoing games, but these 10 knocked it out of the park in 2022 with strong updates.
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The best Xbox exclusives of 2022: 6 Game Pass greats that saved Microsoft’s quiet year

While 2022 was a quiet year for Xbox, it was full of creative and experimental titles. Here are the best Xbox exclusives of 2022.
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Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PlayStation and Xbox, minus cross-platform saves

Monster Hunter Rise is finally coming to Xbox and PlayStation. However, cross-save between different platforms won't be supported.
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Xbox Game Pass adds Lego Star Wars and a former Switch console exclusive

Xbox Game Pass is adding 11 games this December, one of which is a standout Nintendo Switch indie.
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Xbox Series S $250 Black Friday price changed my tune on the console

The Xbox Series S is on sale for $250 this weekend, a price so low that it made me rethink the console's ultimate utility.
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5 video games to play after you’ve watched the Star Wars show Andor

Andor has been a grounded breath of fresh air for Star Wars on Disney+, and there are a few solid video games to dive into after checking out the show.
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Halo Infinite’s Winter Update is the boost the shooter needed

Halo Infinite's Winter Update brought Forge, co-op, and more to the game this month. Those changes are already having a big impact.
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Microsoft offered Sony a 10-year Call of Duty deal for PlayStation, report says

A new report claims that Microsoft has offered Sony a 10-year commitment to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation.
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High on Life takes surprising design cues from Metroid Prime

We went hands-on with High on Life one last time before its launch and were surprised to find some Metroid DNA in it.
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Xbox Game Pass is getting a pair of Game Awards nominees and more

The second wave of Game Pass titles for November has been revealed and it includes a must-play indie.
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To make every choice matter, Pentiment rewrote the rules of narrative RPGs

In Pentiment, every choice you make has a history-shaping impact. Senior Producer Alec Frey explains how a 14-person team accomplished that feat.
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You need to start using these 5 hidden Xbox Series X features

If you're looking to customize your Xbox Series X, you need to check out these five useful features.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II doesn’t let Xbox or PC players disable crossplay

Players booting up the Xbox and PC versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II are discovering that they are unable to disable crossplay.
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Microsoft is looking to create its own mobile app store, according to filings

While Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard is being investigated, filings show that the company may be looking to bring the Xbox Store to mobile devices.
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Xbox Game Pass welcomes in Halloween with some spooky new additions

Amnesia, Soma, and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass just in time for Halloween.
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New Xbox service lets players submit accessibility feedback to developers

Microsoft Gaming Accessibility Testing Service will allow players with disabilities to send feedback directly to developers.
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Xbox confirms Phil Spencer shared an old prototype of streaming device

Microsoft confirmed that Phil Spencer shared an old prototype of the Keystone, an unreleased Xbox streaming device.
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Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to catch a Fugu fish

Among the rarest fish in the game, the Fugu only shows up in a specific location under the right conditions — and even then, it can be a bit time-consuming.
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Dead Space remake gameplay trailer showcases an enhanced horror experience

Get your first glimpse of the upcoming Dead Space trailer with this bloody new gameplay trailer.
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Xbox Game Pass gets some spooky new additions for October

Xbox is bringing some creepy new releases to its Game Pass library this October, including Scorn.
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Xbox gets a new camouflaged controller with a matching charger

Xbox has unveiled the Mineral Camo Special Edition controller, showing off vibrant oceanic colors inspired by crystal geodes.
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Deathloop on Xbox doesn’t change much, but is still great

On Xbox Series X and S, Arkane Lyon's Deathloop is still the same amazing immersive sim it always was, just with a couple of extra flourishes.
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Xbox is inspiring Black youth to make games with Project Amplify

Xbox has launched Project Amplify, a new video series that seeks to uplift Black youth who aspire to work in the gaming industry.
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Xbox September update introduces game library revamp and more

Microsoft is bringing a slew of fantastic changes to Xbox in the September update, including a revamped game library, controller color customization, and more.
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Scorn will make your stomach churn and your brain hurt

We played 45 minutes of Scorn, a grotesque horror game that's not for those with weak stomachs.
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Deathloop, Valheim and more lead Xbox Game Pass mid-month update

Xbox is bringing some big hits to Game Pass this month, including Deathloop, Valheim, and Slime Rancher 2.
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How to use Discord on Xbox Series X

Discord features are starting to arrive on the Xbox platform. Here's how to take advantage of them by connecting Discord voice chat to Xbox Series X and more.