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A new report claims someone at Microsoft accidentally uploaded the huge Xbox information packet, containing info on future planned Xbox consoles and games, to a federal court website.

FTC v. Microsoft courtroom battle leaks have started again, and the latest edition may have accidentally revealed Microsoft's next major hardware release from its Xbox console business.

According to GfK data, Xbox console sales went up 76 percent week-to-week in the UK for the week ending September 2. The launch of Starfield, plus the release of the 1TB black Xbox Series S helped

The upcoming racing sim Forza Motorsport will have three different rendering modes on the Xbox Series X console, while the game won't have on-track ray tracing for the Xbox Series S.

The free-to-play arena shooter was supposed to finally launch this summer, but Ubisoft has now admitted it will take a bit longer due to the game failing its first certification tests for consoles

The building in Prague, Czech Republic that GSC Game World has been using to finish work on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 was damaged by a fire this week, but the dev team says, "We've dealt with worse."

In a statement, a Microsoft spokesperson seemed to throw some cold water on some new ratings board listings that seem to indicate an upcoming Xbox Series X|S version of Minecraft is in the works.

The latest major update for Epic Games' game graphics engine and development tools include a number of improvements designed to make games run at 60fps on next-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X.

In this week's Deals with Gold, save big on titles like LEGO's 2K Drive, Madden NFL 24, Assassin's Creed titles, and more. On Xbox 360, ScreamRide, Blue Dragon, and more are up to 80% off.

The official video game ratings boards in the US and Germany have listed a version of Mojang's sandbox game Minecraft that's specifically made to run on Microsoft's Xbox Series S and X consoles.

In this week's Deals with Gold, you can save big on titles like Train Sim World 3, Immortals Fenyx Rising, MechWarrior 5, and more. Over on Xbox 360, Tom Clancy's and more, are up to 80% off.

The official Xbox X page stated Microsoft will "continue to work with Larian to explore the addition of split-screen" support to Xbox Series S consoles for Baldur's Gate 3 after its release.

Microsoft Xbox head Phil Spencer stated in new interviews this week at Gamescom that we shouldn't expect a mid-console hardware refresh right now, along with preserving Xbox 360 games and more.

In this week's Deals with Gold, you can save big on titles like Red Dead Redemption II, Forza Horizon 5, Warhammer, and more. Over on the Xbox 360, Duke Nukem Forever, and more are now 80% off.

Microsoft is launching official Xbox Series X Console Wraps soon. Made using fabric and held in place via Velcro, these new wraps will feature Starfield, Arctic, and Mineral Camo designs first.

Microsoft is giving away a special edition Xbox Series X game console and controller with artwork based on the upcoming game Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, shipped in an ammo case.

Microsoft has just released Build 2308.230816-2200 to Xbox Insiders on the Alpha and Beta rings. It comes with several fixes to the Home, notifications, and more. Unfortunately, there are issues too.

Germany's rating hinted that Minecraft may soon get an optimized version for the Xbox Series X|S. This could support new features like ray tracing. However, there is no mention of a PS5 version yet.

In this week's Deals with Gold, you can save big on titles like Red Dead Redemption II, Dying Light, Planet of Lana, and more. Over on the Xbox 360, Darksiders, Prey, and more are now 80% off.

The MMO game, based on the DC Comics characters, first launched in 2011, and now it will be available natively on current Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles by the end of 2023.

The asymmetrical game, based on the 1974 horror film classic, will support cross-play with its PC, Xbox Series S and X, and PlayStation 5 versions when the game launches on August 18.

Cat adventures of Stray finally strolls over to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. However, the game is not a part of Xbox Game Pass for now. You can take advantage of the $6 sale.

In this week's discounts, you'll find up to 90% off on games from the MotoGP franchise, XCOM 2 and more. Featured games include Darksiders, AEW: Fight Forever, Crash Team Rumble, and more.

The new rumor also claims Microsoft might launch some other Xbox-based hardware sometime in 2025 too, but details about those products, and the disc-free Xbox Series X, were not revealed.

Bethesda's Starfield reportedly requires 125GB storage on Xbox Series X/S and PC. It also rumored preload for the game starts on August 9, which means three weeks before the launch on September 6.

The LucidSound LS35X wireless headphones are officially licensed to work with Microsoft's Xbox console wireless hardware. You can get them for as low as $43.95 on Amazon right now.

The new version of the YouTube app is just for people who own the Xbox Series S or X consoles. The update will include "video improvements for the app" but other details were not revealed.

Tonight on Microsoft Weekly: Microsoft reports its finances and gets slapped with an antitrust investigation from the EU; Windows 11 receives new builds and features; and Edge has a new mascot.

Broforce, the side-scrolling action game that pokes some fun at movie and TV action characters, is being launched for the Xbox One on August 8, and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Microsoft has also reportedly flat out banned some gamers who have attempted to upload emulators on Xbox consoles set in retail mode. The use of emulators in developer mode is still allowed.

The new look at gameplay shows off some impressive looking visuals for the upcoming Soulslike fantasy RPG from developer Hexworks and publisher CI Games that is due for release on October 13.

The Terminator: Resistance Complete Edition will have an enhanced version of the movie-based first person shooter for the Xbox Series X and s consoles, along with a new mini-mission and more.

The new Xbox Home experience will start to roll out today to Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X consoles, with a new layout, and a new quick-access menu, among many more additions.

This time on Microsoft Weekly: Microsoft finally kills Xbox Live Gold; the first mobile phone from the software giant, 23H2 features arrive in the Beta Channel; apps get updates and more.

In this episode of Microsoft Weekly: FTC takes the L as judge gives the Microsoft-ABK merger the green light; Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 23H2; Cortana dies even more; and Patch Tuesday.

Antstream Arcade is the first third-party cloud gaming streaming service that will be available for Microsoft's Xbox consoles. An annual fee will give Xbox players access to over 1,300 games.

Microsoft Xbox console owners can download and play free demos for over 40 upcoming indie games as part of the annual ID@Xbox Demo Fest. which starts today and runs through Monday, July 17.

A group of developers had decided to combine several popular emulators into one single download for Xbox consoles so, in theory, they would be harder to detect and shut down by Microsoft.

You can play in the open beta test for the fantasy-themed RTS game for PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5. You can play in 1v1 multiplayer battles through July 10.