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Microsoft is shutting down its flagship retail storefront in the UK — cuts lease short in the heart of London
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft Microsoft's flagship UK "Experience Centre" storefront in London will close its doors next month, the company has confirmed.

Bluesky gets a lovely new (unofficial) app on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Take a look DarkSky for BlueSky is a new third-party client for the popular social media platform. DarkSky just launched in preview on Windows 11.

The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful
By Zac Bowden published
Better updates The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers.

Use Black Friday to get some free cash with this Xbox gift card deal
By Jennifer Young published
FREE(ISH) CASH This Black Friday, take advantage of a deal on Xbox gift cards at Newegg, where you can grab a $100 card for just $88 using a code and squeeze extra savings at the Microsoft Store.

The Microsoft Store lost this feature just 9 months after launch
By Sean Endicott published
Farewell The Microsoft Store just launched its Instant Games experience that lets you play roughly 70 games without having to download or install them.

Microsoft Store update adds "immersive experience" to showcase apps and games
By Sean Endicott published
More info! Trailers are now near the top of app and game listings in the Microsoft Store.

California signs a law that will make digital game stores fess up about your lack of ownership of what you're buying
By Richard Devine published
About time From 2025 in California, digital stores will have to be honest about whether you're really buying the content, or merely access to a license to it.

What's the best app in the Microsoft Store? Microsoft wants to know!
By Sean Endicott published
Pick your favorites Microsoft has opened nominations for the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards. Developers with winning apps will win a limited edition Surface Pro and access to "cutting-edge technology" from Microsoft.

Windows 11's Microsoft Store update will make it easier than ever to find any app you've ever installed
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Insiders can test an updated library experience in the Microsoft Store and several other store features that make it easy to find apps and keep them up to date.

Xbox 360 Marketplace shutdown FAQ: store closing date, digital game sales & discounts, online servers, and other questions answered
By Zachary Boddy published
End of 360 The Xbox 360 Marketplace is sadly shuttering its doors after nearly two decades, and some classic games are set to disappear forever. Here's what you need to know.
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