Xbox unveils Copilot of Gaming as an AI sidekick for gamers

Microsoft unveiled its Copilot for Gaming initiative, an AI gaming sidekick that will enhance player experiences on Xbox.Read More
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Microsoft Wants Copilot To Help Xbox Players Beat Games In Real Time
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Nunu.ai raises $6M for AI agents dubbed ‘unembodied minds’ for game testing
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There Are Now Over 1,000 Xbox Play Anywhere Games
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Next Xbox Might Not Be A Traditional Console, May Launch in 2027, Per Insider
Xbox representatives have suggested that the console brand is due for a shake-up in recent months, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer stating that the next Xbox should be " more innovative ." A ...GameSpot - 6d -
Xbox-Branded Handheld Planned For Later This Year - Report
There could be an official Xbox-branded handheld out by the end of this year. A new report states that Microsoft is partnering with a PC gaming company, like ASUS or Lenovo, on the device, with a ...GameSpot - 6d -
Blending the worlds of hardware, games and creators in gaming PCs | Jo Tan interview
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The Best Xbox Controller In 2025
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Saga Origins partners with GFAL to add AI-driven agents into game
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Liminal Experiences raises $5.8M for UGC and AI gaming
Liminal Experiences, a new user-generated content gaming startup dedicated to using AI to assist human creativity, raised $5.8 million.VentureBeat - 5d -
Netflix Games loses its vice-president of generative AI
After embracing generative AI as a core part of its gaming strategy, Netflix's vice president of generative AI has left the company.VentureBeat - 4d -
Keywords Studios provides AI-assisted innovation for game devs
Keywords Studios, the international provider of external development for games and entertainment, is launching Keywords Studios AI Solutions.VentureBeat - 3d -
Nvidia’s GTC keynote will emphasize AI over gaming
Don't expect to hear a lot about better framerates and raytracing at the Nvidia GTC keynote. AI will instead be the subject of the day.VentureBeat - 3d -
Players tend to like games that give them rewards, Almedia study shows
Almedia’s latest report shows that mobile gamers respond very positively to games that offer real-world rewardsVentureBeat - 3d -
Xsolla unveils solutions for game devs ahead of GDC 2025
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a series of new and enhanced solutions for game developers ahead of GDC 2025.VentureBeat - 3d -
‘The odd drunken detective has been sighted at gigs’: how Sea Power won legions of gamer fans
As they get ready to tour its mournful music, the band reflect on Disco Elysium, the video game whose soundtrack won them a Bafta – and plenty of new followers. When Jan Scott Wilkinson, frontman ...The Guardian - 2d -
The 11 Best Xbox Accessories You Can Buy (2025)
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Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Can Stream Assassin's Creed Shadows If They Buy The Game
Although Assassin's Creed Shadows won't be available through Xbox Game Pass, at least at launch, there will be a perk for subscribers. Game Pass Ultimate members who purchase Shadows will have have ...GameSpot - 2d -
Game Publishers Have Too Many "Alarming" AI Loopholes, Says Striking Actors Union
Last July, SAG-AFTRA declared a strike against video game publishers over several issues, including pay and the lack of AI protections. That strike is now in its eighth month with no resolution ...GameSpot - 4d -
GFAL unveils beta for Diamond Dreams match-3 game with optional Web3 features
GFAL is launching Diamond Dreams, a match-3 puzzle game with a luxury theme and optional Web3 features.VentureBeat - 2d -
The 28 Best Free Steam Games To Play In 2025
Steam is the go-to destination for PC gamers looking to play the latest titles or an old classic that's still kicking around. And there are plenty of free Steam games well worth your time even if ...GameSpot - Mar. 7 -
Netflix Gaming And Generative AI Chief Has Left The Company
Netflix's gaming VP Mike Verdu has left after being hired in 2021 to launch the platform's gaming initiatives. This is the latest shakeup for the streaming giant the streaming giant, which has ...GameSpot - 4d -
ZA/UM Studio unveils Project [C4] as its upcoming espionage RPG
ZA/UM Studio today introduced its next game, codenamed Project [C4], a new mind-warping espionage RPG.VentureBeat - 5d -
Xbox Alpha update teaches a lesson about creating early-adopting updates
An insider alpha update on the Xbox resets the console back to factory settings and is a lesson for software engineers going forward.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
Lovelace Studio uses AI to help players build survival craft sandbox worlds
Lovelace Studio is using generative AI to build Nyric, a tool that can help bring gaming worlds to life for player builders who work in harmony.VentureBeat - 2d -
CRM provider Creatio launches first ‘AI native’ platform with agentic digital talent built-in
Creatio unveiled a new CRM paradigm that puts a prompt entry box front and center, allowing the user to simply type in what they need.VentureBeat - 5d -
15 Best Free VR Games To Play In 2025
2025 is one of the best times to be a VR gamer, and thanks to the power of new devices and the hard work of developers, you can access an array of high-quality titles at absolutely zero cost. While ...GameSpot - 2d -
Infinite Realms turns fantasy books into living, breathing game worlds with help of AI
Infinite Realms wants to turn beloved fantasy books with big followings into living, breathing game worlds.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
Nvidia unveils 50 Series upgrades like RTX Remix inside Half-Life 2 RTX demo ahead of GDC
Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Nvidia shared more details on the power of its latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards.VentureBeat - 3d -
North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
North Korea has unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine under construction.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Palworld Cross-Play Update Officially Confirmed For Late March
Palworld developer Pocketpair has announced that cross-play will be added to the game in late March, and that it'll be supported on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Mac. Additionally, the ...GameSpot - 4d -
NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?
With the 2025 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?ESPN - 5d -
Speaker Johnson unveils bill to avert government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a new short-term funding bill that would avert a potential government shutdown. In order for the bill to pass, it must have bipartisan support. NBC’s Yamiche ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
This New Shooter Is Free For Five Friends If One Friend Buys It
Velan Studios' Midnight Murder Club is now in early access on PC and PS5.. And as part of the pitch to gamers, only one player has to actually has to actually own Midnight Murder Club in order to ...GameSpot - 3d -
Congressional Republicans unveil spending plan to avert government shutdown
Congressional Republicans unveiled their plan for a spending bill to avert a government shutdown as the deadline approaches this Friday. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News - 6d -
North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
House Republicans unveil spending bill boosting defense and trimming all else
Strategy is not likely to earn Democrats’ votes, so Trump is leaning on Republicans to force it through. US House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Picasso exhibition unveiled in Iran after spending decades locked away
After being locked in a vault for over three decades, more than two dozen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso have been unveiled to the public for the first time in Iran. After the Islamic Revolution in ...NBC News - 2d -
AI vs. AI: 6 ways enterprises are automating cybersecurity to counter AI-powered attacks
AI-powered cybersecurity threats include deepfakes, automating breaches, and morphing malware in real time, challenging cyberdefenses.VentureBeat - 5d -
MLB The Show 25 Adds Baseball Legends Ted Williams, James “Cool Papa” Bell, And More
It's a tradition for MLB The Show to add baseball legends to the game, and this year's title is no exception. Sony and San Diego Studio have unveiled some of the biggest names heading to MLB The ...GameSpot - 5d
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