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The latest week was a particularly busy one in the world of Microsoft, especially due to Patch Tuesday and some issues caused by it. Windows 11 also received a new Sound Recorder app in preview.

Arkane Lyon's latest update for its time looping shooter Deathloop has the game receiving AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 support for PC players, an extensive photo mode, and more.

The upcoming Xbox exclusives Starfield and Redfall have been hit with big delays. Bethesda today revealed that the two RPG projects are now aiming for launches in the first half of 2023.

Microsoft is preparing another massive games showcase for this summer. It today revealed June 12 is the date the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase returns with looks at exciting new projects.

The Bethesda.net launcher, which once was touting exclusive PC versions of Bethesda games, is sunsetting in May. The company has begun offering transfers of games and funds to Steam.

Tango Gameworks recently launched Ghostwire: Tokyo on PC and PlayStation 5, but it's already looking at a new project. According to the studio's founder Shinji Mikami, it'll be the opposite of horror.

According to a comment made by famed leaked Jeff Grubb, Microsoft may be interested in developing a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas in the coming years. Apparently, the words have been uttered there.

Today, Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 was getting a lot of content in the coming year. The addition of aliens from beyond the stars and the city of Pittsburgh have to be the highlights.

Bethesda recently showcased Ghostwire: Tokyo, a first-person horror action game from The Evil Within developer Tango Gameworks. What we didn't know if that it started life as The Evil Within 3.

Today, another Starfield video appeared online — even though it's unlisted — that discussed the location of the game and when it takes place in Humanity's future. You can watch it here.

The Steam version of Fallout 3 is no longer held back by the defunct Games for Windows Live platform. 13 years after launch, an update has been pushed that removes the requirement entirely.

Today, Bethesda released the current-generation upgrade for Quake on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The title now runs at 4K resolution and 120 FPS on all three consoles. The upgrade is also free.

Today, a leaker posted more than a dozen screenshots from a very early build of Arkane Austin's Redfall. The title looks like it already has a lot of depth in terms of characters and weapons.

Today, Microsoft revealed that it's giving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers a month of Fallout 1st. Fallout 1st is a membership that grants Fallout 76 players in-game currency, cosmetics, and more.

Today, Fallout 76 got the long-awaited Fallout Worlds Update. It adds public and private servers with unique twists like no electricity requirements, easier creatures, or increased building heights.

Arkane Studios' next action-adventure project Deathloop is launching in just a week with a time loop venture, and today the studio revealed what PC hardware will be able to run the game smoothly.

Today, a few unlisted videos appeared on the internet from Bethesda's YouTube channel. They feature developers discussing three distinct locations that will play a major role in Starfield.

Aside from the standard Deals with Gold discounts, there are QuakeCon and Start Your Engines sales going on this week. You can pick up a slew of racing games as well as some fantastic shooters.

Tango Gameworks has announced that its upcoming horror action game Ghostwire: Tokyo will now be launching next year. The Microsoft-owned studio's title is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC.

id Software is now working on a horde mode for Doom Eternal, letting the Slayer duke it out with demons indefinitely. However, the long-promised multiplayer Invasion mode has been canceled.

Microsoft is about to show off what is coming up next from its latest studios, partners, and more in the E3 Xbox and Bethesda Showcase digital conference. The show will be 90 minutes long.

With 23 development studios under it, Microsoft is making plans to roll out at least one new game out every quarter. As with other first-party games, these will be day one Xbox Game Pass drops.

Microsoft today said that it is working to expand cloud gaming to more devices. It aims to build the Xbox experience natively into smart TVs and introduce dedicated devices for other displays.

In the last seven days we had the Build conference, a reveal of the Xbox and Bethesda E3 event date, and some needed improvements to shared calendars on Windows. Be sure to catch up via our overview.

Microsoft will be unveiling what's next for Xbox and Bethesda in its upcoming games showcase during E3 week. The highly anticipated event is sure to bring out the big guns such as Starfield and Halo.

A number of things happened this week, including the announcement that Windows 10X was no more, a joint E3 conference from Xbox and Bethesda, and more. Be sure to catch up via our handy overview.

Microsoft will soon be hosting a special joint conference that shows off wares from both Xbox and Bethesda according to Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty. This is likely to be a part of E3.

Five Bethesda games are getting the FPS Boost treatment today, letting Xbox Series X|S owners experience Fallout 4, Skyrim, Fallout 76, Prey, and Dishonored with almost double the frame rates.

The week that's just gone by has brought us news of the ongoing Exchange vulnerabilities, the completion of Microsoft's ZeniMax buyout, and much more. Be sure to catch up via our handy overview.

Phil Spencer has said that future Bethesda titles without contractual obligations will only be available on platforms where Xbox Game Pass exists, confirming Xbox ecosystem exclusivity.

Microsoft today officially welcomed ZeniMax Media and its eight studios into Xbox, bringing in development giants like Bethesda, MachineGames, id, and more. Xbox exclusives are planned.

Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, has been approved by the European Union. Microsoft will own massive franchises like DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, and more.

The European Union's competition regulators are set to decide the fate of Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media on March 5. If approved, the deal will bring titles like Doom under Microsoft's wing.

A number of announcements graced the home page this week, including some Microsoft departures, new builds, and a surprising game announcement from MachineGames. Catch up via our handy overview.

Bethesda and Microsoft today confirmed that Doom Eternal is finally coming to the PC variant of the Xbox Game Pass subscription this week. The id shooter is already available on the console variant.

Bethesda announced today that Doom Eternal will finally be available on the Nintendo Switch on December 8. The port is being developed by Panic Button and features gyro aiming support.

An apparently accidental listing of Deathloop has appeared on the PlayStation Store in New Zealand. The listing has seemingly revealed the launch date for the upcoming PS5 title Deathloop.

id Software's Doom Eternal today received its first story expansion, continuing the Doom Slayer's rampage across hell and heaven. The expansion is available as a standalone experience.