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Xbox Live monthly active users grew to 65 million over the past 3 months
By Asher Madan published
Keeps on growing.
Xbox head Phil Spencer says 'gaming is a unifying force,' promises better moderation tools for safety
By Asher Madan last updated
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer shared some thoughts about making gaming “safe” for everyone. This mostly revolves around combating hate speech and improving parental tools to prevent overuse.
Microsoft gives examples of 'acceptable trash talk' on Xbox Live
By Asher Madan last updated
A few days ago, Microsoft updated its community standard for using Xbox Live.
Xbox Live has a real spambot problem — and it's getting worse
By Matt Brown published
As Xbox Live expands beyond Xbox One, the rise of spambots has retaken the spotlight.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundles Xbox Live Gold, Game Pass for $15
By Matt Brown published
Microsoft’s new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate wraps two subscriptions into one $15 monthly fee.
'Xbox Game Pass Ultimate' may combine Game Pass and Xbox Live for cheaper
By Jez Corden published
Noted Microsoft insider h0x0d claims a new subscription is on the way to offer better value for Xbox gamers.
Microsoft officially reveals Xbox Live for Android and iOS, but not Nintendo Switch (update)
By Jez Corden last updated
As part of its GDC 2019 announcements, Microsoft revealed a range of new tools for developers, including Xbox Live features for games on Android and iOS.
Do I need an Xbox Live account to play Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC?
By Brendan Lowry published
Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming to PC is fantastic news, but will you need an Xbox Live account in order to actually play it? Here's the answer.
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