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Microsoft has announced that it will be holding an on Wednesday, October 25 to show off titles being developed by the gaming giant’s third-party partners. While the recently revealed showcase promises to give gamers a glimpse of some upcoming PC and Xbox titles, no Activision Blizzard games will be included at this year’s event.

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Microsoft will host Xbox Partner Preview, a new broadcast event featuring updates from third-party partners and independent developers, on October 25 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch.

There’s a new king in town, at least when it comes to the very specific metric of “fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in PlayStation history in the first 24 hours.” Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has taken that particular crown, with publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment announcing Monday it sold more than 2.5 million copies of the Peter Parker/Miles Morales collab on its launch day, Oct. 20.

As one of the most anticipated games of the year, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is expected to perform well in sales. According to Christopher Dring of Games Industry, it debuted “comfortably” at the top on this week’s UK physical charts and is the fourth biggest boxed launch in the region this year.

Microsoft has launched a new "Power your dreams" Xbox marketing campaign for the holidays, featuring various popular games.

Are you a fan of Xbox Series X/S? If so, 2024 might have some big games for you to play! Don’t consider this list ranked in any particular way. With so many different genres, we wanted to just showcase some games we think you might want check out.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is backing out of an initiative to inspect public water systems for cybersecurity risks following legal challenges from three Republican-led states.

Hot off the heels of the announcement of Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream, publisher Freedom Games and developer Gamecom Team have released the original Troublemaker: Raise Your Gang for Xbox Series and Xbox One via Microsoft Store for $19.99.

It’s official — you’ll soon be able to experience the music of Stardew Valley in live orchestral form, as a real-life concert tour is set to kick off next year across the globe.

In my twenties, I transformed my coffee addiction into a pricey hobby with a barista course. It drained my wallet but filled my soul with caffeine-fueled joy. Despite all the exotic coffee recipes I’ve learned, I can’t deny a good pumpkin spice latte. And for coffee lovers like me, there’s nothing better than pairing it with a cozy barista game. For those who adore the aroma of freshly brewed beans and the comforting embrace of a café, I’ve brewed a list of the top five barista games that will satiate your caffeine cravings and immerse you in the world of coffee, magic, and cats.

Having played 100s of hours of Stardew Valley, I can say with certainty that the soundtrack is absolutely killer. Not only does it feature a combination of genuinely moving and upbeat tracks: but my wife and I also can’t help but hum to the vast majority of the score. That’s going to be a lot more exciting to do in person of course, when the Stardew Valley concert tour kicks off next year.