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Will Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Come To Switch 2?
- Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 is coming to last-gen consoles, but its availability on Switch 2 is still uncertain even after Microsoft and Nintendo's agreement more than two years ago.
- A 10-year legal agreement was signed by Microsoft and Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo players with full features and content parity, ensuring equal access to the game on various platforms.
- The details of the agreement between Microsoft and Nintendo have not been disclosed publicly, and Call of Duty's availability on Switch 2 is still pending, despite its performance capabilities comparable to PlayStation 4.
- Although Black Ops 7 is not listed for Nintendo's older hardware or Switch 2, efforts are being made to get the franchise on Nintendo's hardware, possibly through cloud gaming, while other Microsoft first-party games also remain unavailable on Switch 2.
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Microsoft dives into the handheld gaming PC wars with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally
- Microsoft has announced the Asus ROG Xbox Ally hardware line which fulfills many wishes for a handheld gaming device.
- The Windows 11-powered Xbox Ally devices offer access to games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other leading PC storefronts through an 'aggregated gaming library.'
- The integrated experience with games across various Windows-based launchers aims to provide access to games not available elsewhere, directly supporting apps like Discord, Twitch, and downloadable game mods.
- This move by Microsoft into the handheld gaming PC market is seen as a significant step in providing a seamless gaming experience on-the-go.
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Everything We Saw At Xbox's Big Summer 2025 Showcase
- Xbox's Big Summer 2025 Showcase featured a diverse range of games.
- The showcase included titles like The Outer Worlds 2, High on Life 2, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
- Microsoft introduced Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X, its portable gaming devices in partnership with Asus.
- New game announcements like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Clockwork Revolution, and Beast of Reincarnation were showcased.
- Obsidian Entertainment revealed a new sci-fi shooter RPG, positioning it as a major fall release.
- Ninja Gaiden 4 was highlighted with new combat mechanics and a mysterious narrative.
- Upcoming releases include Grounded 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, and expansions for The Elder Scrolls Online.
- A diverse lineup featured survival sims, action games, and real-time strategy games.
- Notable mentions were made of games like At Fate's End, MUDANG, and Heavenly Spear.
- New entries in popular franchises like Final Fantasy and Call of Duty were also showcased.
- Phil Spencer hinted at upcoming releases including Forza Horizon 6 and a potential Halo: Combat Evolved remaster.
- Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was revealed with a trailer showcasing futuristic elements.
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Outer Worlds 2 Is Xbox's First $80 Video Game
- Xbox showcased Outer Worlds 2 as its first $80 video game, opening pre-orders for the upcoming space RPG sequel.
- Xbox's decision to price Outer Worlds 2 at $80 was confirmed as part of a plan to increase game prices, also affecting hardware and accessories.
- The price increase by Xbox is believed to be linked to the ongoing tariff war initiated by President Trump against other countries.
- Other companies like Nintendo and potentially GTA 6 are expected to follow suit in charging $80 for video games, marking a significant increase from the previous standard of $70.
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Phil Spencer Just Lowkey Confirmed The Halo: Combat Evolved Remaster Making 2026 A Massive Year For Xbox
- Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer hinted at the return of a classic Xbox game, likely Halo: Combat Evolved remaster, in 2026.
- Other upcoming releases include a new Forza game, Gears of War: E-Day, and a new Fable game to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary.
- The Halo remaster is rumored to be in Unreal Engine 5 with overhauled graphics and potential changes to modernize the gameplay.
- The Halo remaster may also release on PlayStation 5, marking the first time the iconic Xbox exclusive would be available on a Sony console.
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Gears of War: E-Day is coming in 2026
- Gears of War: E-Day is set to release in 2026, marking 20 years since the original game's debut on Xbox 360 and 25 years of Xbox.
- E-Day is an origin story set 14 years before the first Gears game, focusing on the first Locust emergence on Sera and starring Marcus Fenix.
- Microsoft announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation, and PC launching on August 26th with 4K resolution, 120fps support, and cross-play.
- Xbox chief Phil Spencer also confirmed the release of 'the next Forza' and hinted at 'the return of a classic' alongside Gears of War: E-Day in 2026.
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All June 2025 Xbox Games Showcase Titles
- The Summer Game Fest 2025 Xbox Games Showcase took place on June 8, 2025, featuring various titles and ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PCs with Xbox elements.
- Two models of ROG Xbox Ally handhelds with AMD Ryzen, Hollow Knight: Silksong compatibility, and the assurance that every game from the showcase will work on these systems were announced.
- Initial specs for the Asus devices were revealed, showing the ROG Xbox Ally with AMD Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB RAM, and 512GB memory, while the ROG Xbox Ally X model boasts AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage.
- The Xbox Games Showcase June 2025 included titles like Age of Mythology Retold, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Gears of War Reloaded, Persona 4 Revival, and more, with release windows and platforms specified for each game.
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Xbox's handheld is coming this year, is also really a new Asus ROG Ally
- Xbox is launching a handheld device, named the ROG Xbox Ally, later this year.
- All games from the Xbox Games Showcase will be playable on this handheld, including Hollow Knight: Silksong.
- The handheld is a collaboration with Asus and falls under their existing ROG Ally line.
- The release of this handheld has been anticipated, and it is set to launch later this year in 'holiday 2025'.
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Here's The Xbox ROG Ally PC Gaming Handheld: 'An Xbox You Can Hold In Your Hands'
- Microsoft unveiled the Xbox ROG Ally PC gaming handheld, featuring Xbox controller-like design and Xbox home button.
- The device will combine players' existing Xbox and Windows gaming libraries, with support for Roblox and cloud gaming.
- Two models will be available: the base model ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful Xbox ROG Ally X with enhanced specs.
- The Xbox ROG Ally will feature a dedicated Xbox button, contoured grips, and accessibility features optimized for handheld use.
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This is how Microsoft is combining Windows and Xbox for handheld PCs
- Microsoft and Asus have introduced new ROG Xbox Ally devices featuring a full-screen Xbox experience for handhelds, aiming to combine the best of Xbox and Windows.
- The integration involves an overhaul of the Xbox app, Game Bar, and Windows to compete with SteamOS, in response to the Steam Deck's launch three years ago.
- The new Xbox Ally X boots directly into a full-screen Xbox experience on these devices, focusing on gaming functions while hiding traditional Windows elements.
- The Xbox app in full-screen mode now showcases PC games from various stores, including Xbox Play Anywhere and Game Pass titles.
- The Game Bar on these devices has been enhanced for better accessibility, offering features like Wi-Fi settings, device control, and a handheld-friendly task switcher.
- Microsoft promises significant improvements in performance, memory allocation, and power efficiency on Windows for handheld devices.
- The updated Xbox app will serve as a launcher for all PC games, with collaborative efforts to optimize the full-screen experience for leading storefronts.
- Microsoft plans to expand the full-screen Xbox interface to other Windows handhelds in the future, following the initial launch on ROG Xbox Ally devices.
- Valve's SteamOS is also supported on the ROG Ally, sparking a potential competition between Windows and Linux for the handheld gaming PC market.
- The battle between Windows and Linux for handheld gaming PCs is heating up, with efforts to provide an optimized gaming experience on handheld devices.
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Xbox Is Developing a Hand-Held, But It’s Not What You Think
- Xbox has partnered with ASUS ROG to develop their own handheld gaming devices, the Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X, powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 A and AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processors, respectively.
- These devices feature unique specs such as 16GB memory and 512GB storage for Xbox Ally, and 24GB memory and 1TB storage for Xbox Ally X, along with different display resolutions and refresh rates.
- The devices come with aesthetic Xbox touches, impulse triggers for haptic feedback, and the ability to work with XG Mobile for enhanced performance by connecting to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.
- ASUS has tailored the design to suit Xbox controllers, offering a more ergonomic grip and a curved design resembling Xbox controllers.
- The devices feature the Xbox Full Screen Experience, allowing users to access all their games across different platforms easily and seamlessly.
- The Xbox Ally X gives a familiar Xbox controller feel, with ergonomic grips and a grippy ROG Xbox Micro Texture, making it comfortable to hold and use.
- The partnership between Xbox and ASUS ROG aims to provide an all-encompassing gaming experience across various platforms, targeting Xbox, Steam, Epic, and PC gamers.
- The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are set to release in time for the 2025 holiday season, offering a new handheld gaming option for gamers.
- The devices aim to cater to a wide range of gamers, providing them with a versatile and immersive gaming experience on-the-go.
- With the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, Xbox is expanding its gaming reach beyond traditional consoles to offer a comprehensive gaming experience for all types of gamers.
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Xbox console games are suddenly showing up inside the Xbox PC app
- Xbox console games are appearing in the Xbox PC app library, hinting at Microsoft's plans to unify Xbox and Windows stores.
- This integration effort also includes displaying Steam and Epic Games Store games in the Xbox PC app library.
- Microsoft is working towards making the Xbox app the hub of PC gaming and rebranding it as 'Xbox PC.'
- There are speculations about the possibility of playing Xbox console games on PC through cloud infrastructure or emulation breakthrough.
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Beyond walled gardens: How Snowflake navigates new competitive dynamics
- Snowflake is evolving by embracing open data and expanding its governance model into an open data ecosystem while enhancing its simplicity message and governance strategy.
- The company is focusing on Systems of Intelligence (SOIs) to become a high-value part of the artificial intelligence-optimized software stack.
- Snowflake's shift from an analytic warehouse to enabling intelligent data apps is highlighted, signaling a strategic pivot.
- The company is improving its platform to cater not only to traditional analytic workload customers but also data engineering and data science personas.
- Snowflake's post-garden strategy aims to turn cooperative openness into control of the System of Intelligence layer, facing competition from various application vendors.
- The industry is shifting towards Systems of Intelligence, reframing competitive debates and emphasizing the integration of analytics with operational applications.
- Snowflake's strategic focus is on binding analytic insight to operational action before competitors to secure a strong position in the System of Intelligence layer.
- The company's Snowflake Summit 2025 introduced various features aligning with an engagement-intelligence-agency model, aiming to expand its total addressable market.
- Snowflake's approach includes simplifying data access, extending governance, enhancing data pipelines, and focusing on offering a comprehensive AI application framework.
- Snowflake's key challenges include reclaiming data engineering workloads, closing the ingest gap with competing connectors, and solidifying its position in the System of Intelligence high ground.
- The company is navigating towards securing control of the rich, governed knowledge graph essential for success in the agent-driven future where enterprise value lies.
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Integrating Microsoft Teams Notifications (pt.4)
- Enhancing M365 auto-responder with conditional logic achieved.
- Integrating Microsoft Teams notifications for real-time alerts on specific email triggers.
- Setup includes creating Teams workflows, updating configured flows in Power Automate, and testing the functionality.
- Mission focused on sending Teams notifications for urgent emails to enhance productivity.
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Microsoft Looking to Enforce USB-C Features Through WHCP
- Microsoft aims to enforce a USB-C feature set on all mobile computers compliant with its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP).
- The USB Implementers Forum has been re-branding USB specifications, with the latest emphasizing bandwidth in Gbps as a specifier.
- Minimum features required for USB-C ports include PC charging support and support for at least one external display.
- Uncertainty exists regarding the impact of these requirements on laptops due to the lack of details on charging specifics.
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