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Could there be a new 'Guitar Hero' game on the way?

Could another Guitar Hero game be in the works? Microsoft‘s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has prompted many people to wonder about the possibility. Activision is responsible for a number of major gaming franchises. If there was any doubt their IP was of interest to their new owner, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has […]

TikTok threatens legal action against Donald Trump’s orders to ban the app

It looks like things are far from over regarding the potential TikTok ban in the United States. This week, Donald Trump signed an executive order banning TikTok “transactions” in the country. Now, TikTok is threatening legal action against Trump and his administration over the new order. Read more: See blink-182 call out 2020 in the […]

Here's how to use Instagram Reels if you don't want to be on TikTok

Many creators feared what would happen to TikTok when President Donald Trump announced he wanted to ban the app in the U.S. Thanks to Instagram Reels, hopefully, they can now have some peace of mind. As of this week, Trump has given Microsoft 45 days to buy the Chinese-owned company in the United States. The […]

Here’s the first video kicking off TikTok rival Instagram Reels

Last month, we learned that Instagram is planning to launch its own in-app video platform that rivals TikTok. Now, Instagram Reels has arrived and has already caused for various new videos to go viral. The immediate popularity of Reels may not be such a good thing for TikTok. Read more: Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ era […]

Xbox Series X revealed for 2020 with even more power than past console

The Xbox Series X is here. At least in our minds. The console won’t be available until holiday time next year in 2020. But it was officially announced last night at the 2019 Game Awards. It seems Microsoft and Xbox are trying to build a top-end gaming PC, that is accessible and user-friendly for everyone, […]

Xbox announces new console arriving in 2020, reveals details

Xbox has revealed the details about their new console before the huge E3 conference begins Microsoft made the announcement about the console which is codenamed Project Scarlett. Read more: ‘Toy Story 4’ to have Easter eggs from every Pixar film, director reveals The company said it is four times as powerful as the Xbox One […]

The 10 most anticipated video games of 2018

[Photos by: Monster Hunter: World, Red Dead Redemption II/Rockstar Games, Far Cry 5/Ubisoft]  2017 was a wonderful year for gaming fans. The initially hard-to-find Nintendo Switch has given us two franchise masterpieces in The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, among other new gems. We also got other platform fan […]

Microsoft to stop manufacturing the Kinect

[Photo by: Xbox] RIP to the Xbox Kinect: After seven years, Microsoft has decided to stop manufacturing the immersible gaming accessory. Read more: This device turns your phone into a GameBoy According to Mashable, the Kinect was the fastest-selling game console, selling 130,000 unites per day for two months, which is pretty unreal. (Not to mention, […]

Microsoft is getting rid of Microsoft Paint, and the internet isn’t having it

Microsoft is gearing up for its next big update, and they’re guaranteeing that there are going to be a variety of new features. All seems well for most other applications—except Microsoft Paint. According to The Guardian, Microsoft Paint is on the chopping block, and the internet is devastated. See the best responses below! Read more: From Blink-182 […]

Microsoft announces Xbox One Elite, to load games 20 percent faster

Gearing up for the holiday season, Microsoft has announced an Xbox One Elite bundle following their hard drive upgrades and various themed consoles, including that beautiful Halo 5: Guardians edition. The Xbox One Elite will include a 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive and the $150, high performance Elite controller with interchangeable parts that was unveiled at […]

Microsoft announces 'Halo Wars 2' for XBOX One, Windows 10

The well-received 2009 real-time strategy game, Halo Wars, from the now-defunct Ensemble Studios, is getting a sequel as revealed in a surprise announcement today at Gamescom 2015. British developer, Creative Assembly, who are best known for their Total War franchise, will run development alongside 343 Industries. Read more: China lifts 15-year ban on video games Halo Wars […]

Microsoft launches new Xbox music service

You've got to hand it to Microsoft: They don't give up easily. On Sunday the company announced its new Xbox Music service. In an effort to capture some of the marketplace dominated by iTunes and streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, Microsoft will launch Xbox Music on the Xbox 360 console tomorrow. The service will […]