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Xbox to publish Hideo Kojima's Physint after PlayStation cancels project
Hideo Kojima's Physint has moved to Xbox following a three-month search for a new partner after PlayStation Studios terminated the project via email.
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Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft over AI training
The lawsuit marks a shift from general scraping claims to specific allegations of methodical paywall circumvention to ingest subscriber-only content.
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Apple develops iPhone to Windows cross-device copy paste for EU
Prompted by a Microsoft interoperability request under EU law, Apple is building a constrained clipboard-sharing tool using accessory-pairing frameworks.
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Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and Project Helix
Leaked documents reveal a plan to migrate legacy titles via 'Fission' emulation and a unique licensing bridge to support physical collectors.
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Microsoft raises Xbox Series X/S prices by up to 40 percent in Europe and UK
The entry-level Xbox Series S now costs €499.99 in the EU, matching the 2020 launch price of the Series X. Microsoft attributes the hikes to rising memory and storage costs.
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Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs
Microsoft is officially expanding its original Xbox backward compatibility program to Windows PCs, starting with four classic titles including Conker and BLiNX. The update enables users to play legacy games on computers and handhelds with various technical enhancements.
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Microsoft deletes user’s 25-year-old account after hacking incident
A Dutch streamer lost his 25-year-old account, including personal photos and a large digital game library, after Microsoft permanently suspended it following a hack.
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id Software staff cut by half as Microsoft initiates massive Xbox layoffs
Microsoft has initiated a reduction of 3,200 roles across its gaming division, including significant staff cuts at the development studio id Software. Despite these changes, the studio states it retains the capacity to develop games and maintain the id Tech engine.
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Id Software lays off 50 percent of its workforce in Xbox restructuring
Id Software faces a period of uncertainty after a workforce reduction of approximately 50 percent. Industry observers express concern that the departure of key technical staff could impact the studio's proprietary id Tech engine.
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Microsoft adds Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore to Windows 11
Microsoft is introducing Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore for Windows 11 to streamline system recovery and address challenges like boot failures.
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Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs and spin off four studios in major restructuring
Microsoft is restructuring its Xbox division by cutting 20% of its workforce and divesting four studios to address profitability and internal complexity. The company also plans to flatten its management structure and consolidate operations under a new Chief Operating Officer.