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Jeopardy & Wheel of Fortune video games launch on Xbox One

November 8, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Both Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune can be downloaded together in the America's Greatest Game Shows bundle for $39.99

Get Season 2 Episode 4 of Minecraft: Story Mode now on Xbox One, 360 coming soon

November 8, 2017 by Kit McDonald

If you've been on the edge of your seats for the next installment of Minecraft: Story Mode Season 2, you'll be happy to know that Episode 4 is now available for Xbox One and Xbox 360. Mr. Nelson announced today ... Read more

Gamers get a free night with the Xbox One X in "Xbox Stay n’ Play" hotel

October 25, 2017 by Kit McDonald

The Xbox Stay N' Play, a mini-hotel experience, is selling reservations to spend a night with the Xbox One X for free.

Glitch in Microsoft Outlook sent encrypted emails in unencrypted text

April 13, 2021October 12, 2017 by Kit McDonald

If you've sent an encrypted message via Outlook Mail in the last six months, there is a high chance that they weren't as secure as you were led to believe.

OneNote for Windows 10 updated for Insiders with a major bug fix, significant new features

October 11, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Microsoft has fixed a major bug in its OneNote app for Windows Insiders on Windows 10 devices today.

No Man's Sky gets a rebuilt Save system in latest update

October 6, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Atlas Rises Patch 1.38 has included an 'easier' way to manage the saves, offering five full slots to choose which mode and difficulty to play.

Office Insiders get an iOS update focusing on an improved inking experience

October 6, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Office Insiders on iOS will notice the newer Version 2.6 (17100100)rolling out with its latest preview.

Xbox One's Cuphead is getting official Funko Pop figures

October 6, 2017 by Kit McDonald

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The indie retro-style video game Cuphead is stirring up some dust, introducing its own Funko Pop Figurines following up on its release a week ago.

Mixer to debut new eSports reality series "Beyond the Sticks"

September 27, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Starting today, a new reality series called 'Beyond the Sticks' will be debuting only on Mixer.

Friends can now be grouped by game with new update for Xbox Insiders

September 25, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Today, Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) tweeted that as of today, Xbox Insiders in the Alpha ring are able to sort their friends by game titles.

Microsoft details how Microsoft Teams will become the core communication client in Office 365

September 25, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Microsoft announced that its collaboration software Teams is set on the course to replace Skype for Business in due time.

Microsoft contributes $50K to study Seattle-Vancouver BC high speed rail

September 12, 2017 by Kit McDonald

The plans to build a high-speed train between Seattle, WA to Vancouver, BC are still very much alive and kicking thanks to Microsoft fundings.

Microsoft adds to blockchain push with new Cornell Tech partnership

September 5, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Not long after Microsoft announced the Coco platform, the tech giant is now partnering with Cornell Tech with its IC3 initiative.

The last installment of Forza Motorsport 7 Garage highlights classic cars

August 30, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Forza Motorsport 7 is poised to release with a massive 700+ car lineup.

Telltale's Game of Thrones video game sequel "on hold", placed behind upcoming titles

August 30, 2017 by Kit McDonald

"The time just isn't right for us to go back to Game of Thrones yet," Job Stauffer of Telltale Games explains.

Dell's freshly announced Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme tablet is built to last

August 29, 2017 by Kit McDonald

The new Latitude 7212 Extreme Rugged is being targeted to consumers with a less than a delicate workspace, even if it's lighter than its predecessors.