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Forza Horizon 6 boots up in just 4 seconds instead of 90 with new Advanced Shader Delivery tech and AMD GPUs — Microsoft claims 95% reduction in gaming load times

Microsoft is bringing Advanced Shader Delivery to Windows 11 PCs at large, after introducing the tech on Xbox ROG Ally handhelds last year. The company says you can expect up to 95% faster load times in Forza Horizon 6, for instance, going from 90 seconds to just 4 seconds on…

Tom’s Hardware

Asus has created a controller that blows the Xbox Elite Series 2 out of the water: Here’s why I think the ROG Raikiri II is the perfect gamepad

After having used the Asus ROG Raikiri II for over a week, I wonder why anyone would spend more on the Xbox Elite Series 2 when Asus' offering is much better.

Tom’s Guide

The GameSir G8+ MFi fixed basically every complaint I had with the original

The GameSir G8+ MFi is a USB-C mobile controller with official Apple certification, Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, swappable components, and vibration motors.

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I reckon Asha Sharma wants to give Xbox its exclusive games back — but these PlayStation comments reveal why Microsoft probably won't let her

It's the year of GTA6. The game has an exclusive PlayStation marketing deal. Call of Duty is also not launching on PS4 this year, giving holdouts a reason to upgrade ... so why is Sony warning investors of decreased sales? And why is this relevant to Xbox exclusive games? Let's…

Windows Central

Xbox finally fixes its clinical PC achievements problem — a welcome change for handheld players

Xbox's massive visual achievement overhaul is finally delivering a uniform platform identity across PC and console.

Windows Central

Xbox has officially (kind of) become XBOX because apparently we weren't typing loud enough

Xbox goes all-caps officially after a clever social media poll, and fans are loving it.

Windows Central

From Normal to Ania Magliano: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Bob Odenkirk’s a put-upon lawman in Ben Wheatley’s latest, and the SNL UK star is back out on tour

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Forza Horizon 6 hits over 170,000 concurrent Steam players after the $120 early access launch, and is still riding high

Forza Horizon 6, the latest and biggest entry in Xbox's flagship racing series, has launched on Xbox and PC via early access and is quickly attaining a massive following on Steam with over 170,000 players and rising.

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6's return to 'wristband progression' isn't the stand-in for a career mode I wanted it to be, but maybe that's for the best

Be car-ful what you wish for.

PC Gamer

Forza Horizon 6 Survival Guide: Crucial Tips and Tricks Before Touring Japan

Forza Horizon 6 offers a unique 'Explore Japan' path for beginners, focusing on skill, strategy, and progression. Master the basics, use the rewind feature, and make smart choices for success.

International Business Times UK

Two unannounced Xbox controllers just leaked, and one is a Wi-Fi pad that ditches Microsoft's OG DNA

Both an unannounced Xbox Elite Series 3 controller and a compact gamepad featuring a new design have leaked, and the latter is geared towards cloud gaming.

GamesRadar

New Xbox hardware leaks early – the build up to Project Helix begins here

Xbox seems to be working on numerous new devices – as these leaked images show

Subnautica 2 makes a splash with 2 million copies sold in 12 hours, 18,000 positive Steam reviews, and 651,000 concurrent players across PC and Xbox

A Leviathan-sized performance

GamesRadar

Two new Xbox controllers have leaked online: an Xbox Elite Series 3 with a removable battery and an odd-looking cloud controller

The designs for two Xbox controllers have leaked online, offering a first look at Microsoft's new Xbox Elite Series 3 and a cloud gaming controller.

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Xbox Elite Controller 3 Leaked by Brazilian Regulator; Shows Off New Features, Hardware

Microsoft's new Xbox Elite Controller 3 has been leaked by a Brazilian regulator, giving the public an idea about the upcoming peripheral.

Dot Esports

How to start playing Forza Horizon 6 before release

Pretend you're a Kiwi.

Windows Central

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 gets its first Festival Playlist next week, includes 10 new cars and 4 from the Car Pass — here's what's racing your way soon

Forza Horizon 6 will soon get its first Festival Playlist, and while it's live, players will be able to earn 10 new cars in the hit Xbox racer.

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Leaked Xbox Elite 3 controller images show at least one oddball addition, but it'll struggle to compete in a radically changed market

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Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 leaked in new images: Microsoft's next-gen pro controller confirmed with new buttons, cloud connect, and more

A Brazilian regulator has leaked images of Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox Elite Controller with three key new upgrades.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 blew up the Steam charts in minutes at its Early Access launch — it's peaked at nearly half a million concurrent players

Subnautica 2 has finally arrived on Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and has already become a colossal hit on Steam alone. It's enjoying a huge launch right now.

Windows Central

Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title — I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like

Xbox or XBOX? CEO Asha Sharma asked nearly 20,000 fans that question in a recent poll, and their preference for the title of Microsoft's gaming brand was clear.

Windows Central

I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future

Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.

GamesRadar

Subnautica 2 has already sold 1 million copies and it's been out for literally one hour

And that doesn't even count the Xbox Game Pass numbers

Windows Central

Meet the Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller — New controller leaks online, and it has built-in Wi-Fi that should greatly reduce latency

A newly leaked Xbox controller reportedly features built-in Wi-Fi 6 connectivity designed for Xbox Cloud Gaming. The smaller controller could reduce latency through direct-to-WiFi functionality and may hint at Xbox’s future cloud gaming plans.

GamesRadar

The Steam Controller is unmatched at letting you play mouse and keyboard games from the comfort of your couch, but as a gamepad it loses out to GameSir, Flydigi, Nacon, and more

The Steam Controller is more comfortable than it looks, and its innovative features open up a whole new level of PC gaming from the couch.

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