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The best Xbox games for 2024

Here's a list of the best games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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11.15.2024

The new Xbox ad campaign is confused about what an Xbox is

Microsoft, do you need help? Don't be afraid to ask.
Danny Gallagher
11.14.2024

Xbox is considering a PC gaming handheld

Xbox is considering developing a PC gaming handheld console, but the actual product is likely years out.
Jeremy Gan
11.13.2024

Death Stranding unexpectedly hits Xbox Series X/S

Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding is suddenly available on Xbox Series X/S as well as Amazon Luna+. To mark the game's fifth anniversary, it's on sale on many platforms too.
Kris Holt
11.07.2024

The first Game Pass additions for November include Flight Simulator 2024 and Metal Slug Tactics

Flight Simulator 2024 headlines the first batch of Game Pass additions for November. Other newcomers include Metal Slug Tactics and Goat Simulator Remastered.
Kris Holt
11.04.2024

Xbox Insiders can now test the Windows Xbox App's redesigned home screen

Xbox feature beta testers can now experience a redesigned home page that unites the Game Pass and Microsoft Store experiences.
Jeremy Gan
10.29.2024

The Xbox Wireless Headset receives microphone and battery life upgrades

The new Xbox Wireless Headset comes with battery life and microphone upgrades, along with a free Dolby Atmos license.
Jeremy Gan
10.22.2024

Remedy's new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe

After a long and winding road, Remedy Entertainment has unveiled FBC: Firebreak, its multiplayer follow-up to hit game Control.
Anna Washenko
10.17.2024

Bloober Team’s next horror game is Cronos: The New Dawn

Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team’s latest game. The Layers of Fear developer is moving into the third-person survival horror genre with this title.
Lawrence Bonk
10.17.2024

Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on October 17 at 1PM ET

Xbox is highlighting games from third-party publishers and developers in a Partner Preview showcase on October 17.
Kris Holt
10.14.2024

Craig Duncan to succeed Alan Hartman as Xbox Game Studios head

Craig Duncan, head of Rare, will succeed Alan Hartman as the lead of Xbox Game Studios.
Jeremy Gan
10.14.2024

Xbox Cloud Gaming may finally let you stream your non-Game Pass purchases soon

Microsoft will soon begin testing an expanded version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that will support games from players' own libraries.
Cheyenne MacDonald
10.12.2024

The first new Game Pass titles for October include Inscryption and Sifu

Inscryption and Sifu are among the first wave of Game Pass additions for October. But the announcement highlights just how convoluted Xbox's Game Pass setup is these days.
Kris Holt
10.01.2024

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series finally arrives on Xbox

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters have made their way to Xbox. The classics, which arrived on PC and mobile in 2021 and Switch and PS4 last year, are now available for the Xbox Series X/S.
Will Shanklin
09.26.2024

How to watch Xbox's Toyko Game Show livestream

It will be available on Toyko Game Show's YouTube channel.
Sarah Fielding
09.25.2024

Microsoft lays off another 650 Xbox employees as part of its Activision deal

After slashing 1,900 jobs across Xbox and Activision earlier this year, Microsoft is laying off another 650 employees.
Steve Dent
09.12.2024

Friend requests are returning to Xbox

Xbox is changing its process for forming connections on the gaming platform with the return of friend requests.
Anna Washenko
09.11.2024

Game Pass Standard is now available on Xbox

The Xbox Game Pass Standard plan is available starting today. Microsoft announced a revamp to its Game Pass subscription plans in July.
Anna Washenko
09.10.2024

The new Carmen Sandiego game will let you play as Carmen Sandiego

Play as Carmen Sandiego in Netflix, GameLoft and HarperCollins' new Carmen Sandiego game set for release in 2025.
Danny Gallagher
09.10.2024

Microsoft is testing a new on-screen keyboard layout that works better with game controllers

Microsoft is testing a new on-screen keyboard layout designed to work with Xbox and handheld PC controllers.
Jeremy Gan
09.04.2024