For a while, it seemed like customizable avatars might be the next big thing in console gaming. From Nintendo’s Miis to the Xbox Live Avatars that debuted on Xbox 360 in 2008, the idea of creating a ...

In a move that recognizes the rise of free-to-play games, Microsoft is using a new "Xbox Network" moniker for parts of its online gaming service. The change follows its u-turn on an Xbox Live Gold ...

Ramon has been an avid gamer since the era of the original PlayStation. He is captivated by video games and how they serve as an escape from real life. His love for gaming transcends genres, as he ...

In one of the quickest reversals we've seen in the tech industry in recent years, Microsoft has already backtracked from its ill-advised and ill-timed decision to raise prices on its Xbox Live Gold ...

Microsoft has quietly stopped selling 12-month subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold, hinting at something in the works for the service following the announcement of bundling Project xCloud to the Xbox Game ...

Controller support is better than ever. Photo: Evan Killham/Cult of Mac Microsoft is gearing up to release a software development kit that will allow Android and iOS developers to integrate Xbox Live ...

A fix has been applied, and the affected services and products appear to be recovering. Credit: Editorial RF/Getty Images Numerous Microsoft services are experiencing problems early on Wednesday, with ...