Catch up with this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap about a shakeup at the company's gaming division, some changes to the Windows 11 Canary channel, and more.

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...

An Xbox One RPG from 2018 has been re-released on Xbox Series X alongside a graphical update, improved textures, and a better frame rate. And these technical upgrades go a long way because the RPG in ...

Adding to the partnership, Mojang is now offering newly upgraded Windows 10 users who also happen to be Minecraft players, a free Windows 10 Edition of Minecraft. The announcement of the free offering ...

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members can try out NHL 26 for free this weekend. If players decide to purchase the game at a later date, any progress made during the trial period ...

Kendall Cunningham is a writer, a podcast host, and a lifelong gamer who has been writing about the industry for nearly 5 years. His work is driven by a love for games that dates back to the NES, with ...

Xbox Game Passhas a number of new games arriving in February 2026. If you're looking to check out a cozy life sim like Stardew Valley, then one of the new additions is definitely for you. And if ...

This weekend's Free Play Days promotion is touting Battlefield 6 for Xbox players to try out, with even the single-player campaign available to play. Microsoft's newest edition of Xbox Free Play Days ...

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Xbox's Free Play Days are back again, but this weekend's offering includes two games you can play for free without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. If you have a Game Pass membership, then you'll be ...