Windows 10 has taken heavy criticism since its release regarding privacy and the collection of user data. The situation was made worse when a top Microsoft employee admitted that some tracking could…
November 25, 2015 | 09:26 EST
The Xbox 360 turns 10 today; it's up into the big double digits, and up until a couple of years ago it was still the current generation. Over the 7 years it had as the lead Xbox console, it had…
November 22, 2015 | 01:00 EST
Extra Life's New York City Guild will be hosting a 6 hour Gaming Mini-Marathon on Saturday, November 7th at Microsoft's Flagship Store in New York City. This Saturday is Extra Life Game Day 2015…
November 5, 2015 | 09:35 EST
When I first started writing for TechRaptor at the beginning of 2015, I was keen on attending any interesting gaming events in my area. When I heard about a game developer expo that was going to have…
November 3, 2015 | 01:00 EST
Windows 10 has drawn criticism over privacy concerns for months now, including the widely reported claims that Microsoft still collects data even if all the settings are set to turn off data…
November 2, 2015 | 06:35 EST
Similar to the Xbox 360 wireless controller peripheral, the Xbox One Wireless Adapter will allow its console specific controller to link to a Windows PC for around $25 on October 20th.Via it's…
October 12, 2015 | 05:01 EDT
In a surprising move on Microsoft's part, reported on the Xbox website Major Nelson, the software and hardware giant has recently announced that they will be making the opening ceremony of Blizzard's…
October 11, 2015 | 07:27 EDT
The long awaited physical release of Shovel Knight is not going 100% as planned, as developers Yacht Club Games announced that their retail copies will be going for a higher price than originally…
October 8, 2015 | 11:43 EDT
Following my time with the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pen, I spent some time talking with a Microsoft representative about their upcoming Lumia phones. (Please bear in mind that food and drinks were…
October 7, 2015 | 09:30 EDT
I received an invitation to an event in New York City regarding Windows 10 Devices and I accepted it (free food and drinks were provided as well). I managed to get a fair bit of hands-on time with…
October 7, 2015 | 09:00 EDT
It's been 10 weeks since Windows 10 and 110 million devices are now running windows 10. It's explained that there have been 650 billion pages viewed on Edge, Xbox One gamers have streamed over 120…
October 6, 2015 | 01:43 EDT
Xbox Live Indie Games is shutting down. This was the section of the store that contained a lot of strange games but also a couple of diamonds in the rough. Some of the great hits include Mount Your…
September 28, 2015 | 11:49 EDT
Information has sprung up that reveals a vast array of new accessibility features for the Xbox One that will make the console more accessible to disabled gamers, including blind and visually impaired…
September 21, 2015 | 11:49 EDT
Microsoft has become the latest tech company to be hit with a gender discrimination lawsuit, the first one against the company. The question of whether or not women are being systematically…
September 17, 2015 | 12:56 EDT
Today Xbox Wire outlined what changes will be made in the November Xbox update. This update will be a complete overhaul of the current Xbox Dashboard, as well as adding new usability and features.…
September 10, 2015 | 09:15 EDT
On Wednesday, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments as to whether or not US law enforcement can compel companies to turn over data held on foreign soil. This dispute was started when…
September 8, 2015 | 09:33 EDT
Today Microsoft announced a new bundle for the Xbox One, the Xbox One Elite bundle. Also announced was the Special Edition Lunar White Wireless controller, available exclusively at Gamestop sometime…
August 31, 2015 | 11:52 EDT
It is now being widely reported that Microsoft will disable any unauthorized hardware peripherals as well as any pirated software installed on Windows 10 machines, based on semi-recent changes to the…
August 18, 2015 | 01:15 EDT
Windows 10 is quickly turning out to not be all its cracked up to be. As the recent Lenovo debacle demonstrated, a feature from Windows 8, which remains a part Windows 10, can be exploited by…
August 18, 2015 | 08:04 EDT
Based on a translation of a German interview first done by Rock Paper Shotgun, it seems that DRM has struck again with stopping legitimate copies of games being played, but this time around it's…
August 17, 2015 | 11:57 EDT
Fear not, Windows RT users, for Microsoft has not abandoned you yet. The much-disdained OS will be getting an update, but not quite to Windows 10. According to the FAQ on the official Windows 10 site…
August 11, 2015 | 08:53 EDT
The Microsoft Gamescom conference was able to show off more gameplay of Square's Rise of the Tomb Raider. In particular, Crystal Dynamics Brian Horton touted the games emphasis on "player choice"…
August 4, 2015 | 12:46 EDT
Halo 5 showed off a gameplay trailer from Warzone and Arena multiplayer, before revealing Colosseum, a new symmetrical Arena map. There was also a heavy push towards eSports with professional…
August 4, 2015 | 12:12 EDT
Microsoft announced on the stage of Gamescom 2015 new details about FIFA 16, specifically about the Ultimate Team mode and soccer legends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akATZfy4IlA On FIFA 16 you…
August 4, 2015 | 12:09 EDT
A new trailer for Homefront: The Revolution premiered at Gamescom 2015. The game had gone underground for a long while after the THQ collapse and other development issues. Homefront is in the hands…
August 4, 2015 | 11:58 EDT
We Happy Few is joining the growing number of games coming to Xbox Games Preview as announced at Gamescom. A rougelike inspired stealth game where you run through a town oppressed by an Orwellian…
August 4, 2015 | 11:46 EDT
A score of new system improvements are coming to Xbox One. Microsoft announced that a new chatpad is coming for Xbox One controllers, and it will also work on Windows 10 for those who are PC gaming…
August 4, 2015 | 11:36 EDT
After two other quick announcements, Scalebound hit the stage from Platinum Games. Stepping up to discuss it, they quickly said it was the biggest game that Platinum had ever worked on and that they…
August 4, 2015 | 11:28 EDT
ReAgent Games debuted a new title and new gameplay for Crackdown 3, the follow-up to the orb collecting open world sandbox. The transforming vehicles from the first game are back, which you can…
August 4, 2015 | 11:21 EDT
In the world of adaptive technology, it is always a question of compatibility when it comes to upgrading, especially when people who are blind have to contend with a brand new operating system that’s…
August 1, 2015 | 08:00 EDT
The Q1 report for Microsoft is overall a mixed bag. Net revenues ending for their first quarter were down 5%, totaling $22.2 billion, compared to $23.4 billion of last year. In fact, most of their…
July 31, 2015 | 02:30 EDT
Windows 10 launches today, for some people, and one of the biggest features is streaming your Xbox One games to your PC. But what about streaming your PC games to your Xbox One? In an interview with…
July 29, 2015 | 01:40 EDT
In a press release by Square Enix, they announced that fans of the Tomb Raider series on the PC and the Playstation 4 won't have to wait too long (depending on your definition of long of course).…
July 23, 2015 | 10:09 EDT
Later on this month the next significant upgrade to the Windows operating system will be released called Windows 10. Windows 10, over the past year since its announcement, has been showing off more…
July 8, 2015 | 11:00 EDT
The Coalition attended the PC Gamer event at E3 to announce that Gears of War Ultimate Edition will be made available on PC. Rod Fergusson, from Coalition Gaming, described the development of…
June 16, 2015 | 10:56 EDT
After the announcement at Microsoft's E3 2015 conference of Xbox One getting backwards compatibility the current list of titles has been announced. This list of titles is currently only available to…
June 16, 2015 | 05:34 EDT
On top of all that has already been announced by Microsoft they aren't done yet as a new dashboard layout was just announced. The priority of this update is speed and ease of use. This update is…
June 15, 2015 | 09:21 EDT
From the creators of Gone Home we get to see a new game where you aim is to explore the Lunar Transfer Station Tacoma. Where is this you ask? Why it's only 200,000 miles from Earth. Your aim in this…
June 15, 2015 | 04:11 EDT
Microsoft's Press Conference began with 343 industries Bonnie Ross introducing the show. After some industry spiel she presented Halo 5. Halo 5 With the game already having a beta back in December 29…
June 15, 2015 | 03:47 EDT
Microsoft revealed their plans for VR and the HoloLens hologram technologies this morning during their E3 2015 conference. The HTC and Valve’s Vive headset will be supported on the Xbox One in…
June 15, 2015 | 03:24 EDT
After some images were leaked, everyone assumed a Dark Souls 3 would be announced at E3 2015, and they were right. They didn't show off any gameplay, but below you will find the announcement trailer…
June 15, 2015 | 03:16 EDT
Gears of War Ultimate Edition has been announced for the Xbox One via the E3 stage this morning. This Ultimate Edition is a remake of the first Gears of War game that has been rebuilt from the ground…
June 15, 2015 | 03:03 EDT
In gameplay captured in real-time, Rare has announced a new huge world adventure game that's quoted to be their biggest project yet. It's indicated that you can share your world adventures in it, and…
June 15, 2015 | 02:48 EDT
With banners from Rare titles such as Perfect Dark, Conkers Bad Fur day and Battletoads the rumored Rare package is announced via the Microsoft E3 press conference, called the Rare Replay. This…
June 15, 2015 | 02:44 EDT
Microsoft's E3 2015 briefing featured the first gameplay demonstration for Crystal Dynamics' new title Rise of the Tomb Raider. Gameplay starts in a snowy cave, Lara pops a flare to light her path…
June 15, 2015 | 02:40 EDT
The two developers of Cuphead, the game that is inspired by 1930's cartoons, came onto stage during the ID@Xbox showcase. For the first time we got to see an extended look at the zany platformer that…
June 15, 2015 | 02:31 EDT
Xbox Game Preview as announced, which is their version of Early Access. It will let you follow along with development, and you can get involved today! It starts out with The Long Dark, Shelter, Elite…
June 15, 2015 | 02:31 EDT
In a different experience during the indie game part of their presentation, the Xbox One and PC exclusive game Beyond Eyes was announced for summer 2015. It involves the adventure of a girl who is…
June 15, 2015 | 02:31 EDT