Xbox 2025 predictions and overview: Microsoft’s most promising games line up in history meets a platform under duress

This year is expected to be Microsoft’s strongest ever in terms of first-party content production, marking a significant shift following nearly a decade of demand from Xbox enthusiasts. With Microsoft’s recent acquisition spree finally showing results, we saw Indiana Jones, a game worthy of Game of the Year contention late last year. Second-party publishing achieved notable victories with STALKER 2 and Palworld. Previously hesitant titles like Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection, and Death Stranding also became available on Xbox. Add to that a steady stream of content from Blizzard, Activision, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios, and 2024 turned out to be an exceptional year for sheer gaming content.

After update, Call of Duty players report “Connecting” matchmaking bug in Warzone and Black Ops 6

Currently, there seems to be no quick fix for this situation, as Activision has publicly admitted the issue on social media platforms. A post from their official Call of Duty Updates X (Twitter) account reads, “During the latest update, players might experience longer-than-usual wait times for matchmaking.” This implies that the delay could be due to server performance rather than a specific matchmaking glitch; however, without further details, any assumptions are merely speculative.

Rumored remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reportedly features improved combat and more

A report from MP1st hints at a potential overhaul of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake, promising enhancements to gameplay and combat mechanics. An ex-employee from Virtuos is said to have leaked information about the project, suggesting modifications to the Stamina, Stealth, Archery, and Blocking systems for a more seamless experience. The insider reveals that the underlying calculations of these systems are being revised to minimize frustration.

I found this intriguing Microsoft Edge feature because of a bug in my X feed

Irrespective of the reason behind my observation, the “Mobile upload” function piqued my interest. Debuting in February 2024, this feature enables you to transfer images directly from your phone to your desktop for use. With this tool, you can effortlessly utilize photos taken on your phone or images saved on your computer without needing to send them to yourself or wait for OneDrive to back up your files. Leo Varela was the one who initially noticed this feature during its testing phase in 2023 and shared snapshots demonstrating it in action.