All Xbox employees will switch to @xbox.com email addresses next month as the default. The move bolsters the Xbox brand identity after ditching the Microsoft Gaming name.
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Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026, at 3 PM PT (6 PM ET). Access is included with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time.
Microsoft reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $92.3 billion, up 19 percent, with Azure growth of 48 percent. Microsoft Cloud revenue was $63.9 billion, up 30 percent, and Devices and Consumer revenue fell 3 percent to $15.5 billion.
PlayStation Plus Essential members can claim Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, and Monster Train 2 in November 2026 starting November 3. The additions provide PS5 and PS4 versions across the three titles for eligible subscribers.
GameSir has announced Sunset Boulevard and Ocean Breeze editions of its G7 Pro controller, with tropical, Miami-sunset-inspired designs, and opened pre-orders. GameSir says they are designed for Xbox and keep TMR sticks, 1000Hz polling, dual-mode triggers and four remappable buttons. Insider Gaming reports a £99.99 price and a November release; GameSir has not given a visible price or exact date in its announcement.
HUNGER extraction RPG's closed test peaked at 16,000 players and prompted GOOD FUN Corporation to outline targeted fixes. The results show strong player retention during a wipe-enabled test window.
