With Microsoft Build around the corner, early buzz says the company will open up its Windows 10 apps to developers to customise for the Xbox One, with a mid-year debut expected. FULL STORY >

With an official release date still unknown, the announcement of a multiplayer beta for Gears of War 4 is good news. Early access will be given to certain users, with open beta coming thereafter. FULL STORY >

After numerous beta tests, Blizzard has readied its multiplayer shooter Overwatch for a cross-platform release come 24 May. FULL STORY >

As Ubisoft readies The Division for release next month, those eager to experience the gameplay a little bit earlier will be happy to know that an open beta lands next week. FULL STORY >

February is just around the corner, and for all Xbox Gold Live members, Microsoft has detailed a number of titles which will be free to play for a limited time during the month. FULL STORY >

After a few user complaints about its Party mode, Microsoft's upcoming update will address this, along with a few refinements to the dashboard. FULL STORY >

EA's library of top selling titles will be available to all Xbox One Gold Live members next week (19-24 January) for free. Enjoy. FULL STORY >

One month on from officially launching its Backwards Compatibility program, 16 new titles join the Xbox One library, including Halo: Reach. FULL STORY >

The Xbox One Wireless Elite controller is slated as a premium controller, and certainly has no qualms about proving it. FULL STORY >

The first significant patch for Bethesda's Fallout 4 launched for PS4 and PC yesterday, with the Xbox One version expected any day now. FULL STORY >

As part of its #MicrosoftSummer campaign, the company is launching a number of its new Windows 10 devices in South Africa in coming weeks. FULL STORY >

The new Xbox One experience has debuted, but does it materially improve on Microsoft's next-gen console? FULL STORY >

Rise of the Tomb Raider opens with a bang and just keeps on getting better from there. FULL STORY >

First announced at E3 this year, now Microsoft is prepping its backwards compatibility promise for Xbox One when the Windows 10 update rolls out on 12 November. FULL STORY >

Leading up to the forthcoming Rise of the Tomb Raider, a new three part video series called Woman vs Wild has dropped. FULL STORY >