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The Xbox 360’s pioneering online store has gone offline – and it marks the end of a gaming era

In this week’s newsletter: We’ve become so used to digitally downloading games now that it’s easy to forget how novel it once was, thanks to places like Xbox 360’s Marketplace

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Activision Addresses Cheating Issue in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass

Activision has responded to the reported increase in the number of cheaters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 following the game's release on Xbox Game Pass.

Player One

Xbox mobile store launch now looks imminent — here’s what we know

A new webpage suggests that the Xbox Mobile Store could be launching pretty soon.

Tom’s Guide

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Microsoft CFO wants to turn Xbox into a subscription business, and is "really encouraged by some of the progress" of Game Pass

Amy Hood weighs in on Xbox's future

GamesRadar

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes a three-pronged gaming approach, across Xbox console, PC, and mobile

Microsoft's gaming operation grew by a whopping 61% last quarter, largely on the back of Activision Blizzard and services, rather than hardware. What does that mean for traditional Xbox platforms? It seems Microsoft isn't done yet.

Windows Central

Xbox FY24 Q4 gaming revenue up 44% year-over-year, mostly thanks to the Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft shared its financial results for FY24 Q4, revealing that gaming revenue is up 44% year-over-year thanks to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.

Windows Central

This long-overdue comeback of a classic JRPG series now has a playable demo available on Xbox and PC

Square Enix has just released a playable demo for the upcoming action-JRPG Visions of Mana, where players will get a preview of its gameplay, story, and world.

Windows Central

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Xbox 360 Marketplace Shuts Down Today—Buy What You Can Now!

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is shutting down officially on July 29, 2024, after nearly two decades of service.

Player One

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 flooded with cheaters following arrival on Xbox Game Pass

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has many new players, but lots of them are using cheats according to the latest reports

Evening Standard

Game archivists lament end of the Xbox 360 Marketplace

You can't buy games on the Xbox 360 digital store after today, but owned games still work.

PC Gamer

Is Star Wars Outlaws coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Star Wars Outlaws is undoubtedly one of 2024's biggest games, but will it be on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

The developers of Forza Horizon and Fable at Xbox appear to be getting a third studio, but for what?

Playground Games, the Xbox game developer behind Forza Horizon and the upcoming Fable, has seemingly opened a third studio.

Windows Central

Is Black Myth: Wukong coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass offers subscribers access to hundreds of games, but will Black Myth: Wukong be playable through it when it launches later this year?

Windows Central

Is Black Myth: Wukong coming to Xbox?

Black Myth: Wukong looks to be one of 2024's biggest games, but is it coming to Xbox? Here's what we know.

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Xbox Mobile Store for games may be launching soon

The Xbox Mobile Store for games might be launching soon, per a new web page that thanks players for signing up for the Xbox Insiders program.

Tom’s Guide

Act fast! Xbox 360 Marketplace closes forever today — 7 games I’d buy from less than $1

19 years after the Xbox 360 launched, Microsoft is closing its official Marketplace for good today, and the company has discounted many games in the final hours that the service will be live.

Windows Central

Starfield's 'Shattered Space' expansion hasn't launched yet, but we may already know the name for the next DLC in 2025

Starfield's upcoming expansion is called Shattered Space, but the expansion after that might've just been outed. Is the 2025 Starfield expansion called 'Starborn'? It certainly seems so right now.

GamesRadar

As the Xbox 360 marketplace enters its final day, one former exec pays tribute to the beloved store: "All good things must come to an end"

The Xbox 360 store closes its doors today

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Windows Central

The biggest strategic mistake of Xbox's Phil Spencer era is not talked about enough

Xbox's overall strategy has been erratic in recent years, at least on the face of it. Xbox fans are eating well overall, but Microsoft's ability to acquire new users into its console ecosystem has been middling. Perhaps passing on the biggest genre explosion in recent memory has something to do…

Tom’s Guide

I've found the perfect way to game while traveling — and it starts with this pair of XR glasses

I don’t travel much, but when I do I’m bringing my Lenovo Go and Legion Glasses with me for the perfect on-the-go gaming experience.

Tom’s Guide

Tom's Guide asks: What's the best thing you bought on Prime Day?

From monitor arms to air fryers, here are the best Prime Day deals we snagged this year

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Xbox handheld console rumors: Possible release date, features, and more

Here's everything we know about the Xbox handheld console, including details on its possible release date, price, and features.

Windows Central

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns brings story DLC and new characters — here's when you can play it

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is bringing new characters like Ghostface and Noob Saibot, as well as story DLC and more.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox Game Pass is back up after major outage

Xbox gamers should no longer be seeing issues with purchasing Game Pass subs or playing titles

Windows Central

The VALORANT Xbox beta is now open to all players, with exclusive benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers

After a few weeks of closed beta testing, VALORANT for Xbox is opening its doors to more players, with bonuses for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

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