Chris Carla, the general manager of portfolio and programs at Xbox, discussed how game developers can prepare for developing ...

Microsoft has confirmed Project Helix as the codename for its next-generation console, a machine designed to run PC games natively and dissolve the longstanding barrier between Xbox and Windows gaming ...

Microsoft says Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 in April, bringing a console-style interface, faster game loading tools, and ...

"Xbox mode" (formerly Xbox Full Screen Experience) is here to replace your console.

Advanced Shader Delivery (ADC) is coming to Windows for PC game developers, eliminating the shader compilation process while ...

PC gamers often face multi-minute waits when starting a new game, as shaders, code that controls graphics effects, must be ...

Microsoft unveils Project Helix, a next-generation Xbox console that supports both Xbox and PC games, ending months of speculation.

Intel is joining Microsoft in releasing precompiled shaders for its own graphics cards, which will save you time in loading ...

DirectX, the Microsoft technology that allows PC games to talk to your gaming hardware, is going to build in support for the ...

Laying the groundwork for Project Helix? Laying the groundwork for Project Helix? is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the ...

TL;DR: Microsoft plans to restructure Xbox Game Pass tiers in 2026, merging PC Game Pass with Premium, potentially limiting day-one PC access to major titles like Forza Horizon 6. Despite a 50% ...