➀ Microsoft has sent out emails to remind Windows 10 users that support for the OS will end on October 14, 2025.

➁ After the end date, Windows 10 will no longer receive critical updates, making it more vulnerable to security threats.

➂ Users can pay $30 for an additional year of updates, but Windows 11 requires hardware upgrades for many systems.

➀ Microsoft has lifted the compatibility hold on Windows 11 24H2 for PCs with certain versions of AutoCAD installed.

➁ A bug in 24H2 affected AutoCAD 2022, preventing it from launching.

➂ The issue is resolved by Autodesk in the software update S182.0.0 AutoCAD 2022.1.4 or higher updates.

➀ Windows 11的2月可选更新KB5052093似乎破坏了《使命召唤：黑色行动6》；

➁ 微软已修复安装失败的问题；

➂ KB5052093的问题如果未解决，可能会在3月11日成为Windows 11 24H2的完整更新时引发大量玩家不满。

➀ New reports suggest that Call of Duty 2025 may be released on PS4 and Xbox One to maximize revenue from last-gen gamers.

➁ The game is reportedly in development for these consoles, aligning with Microsoft's strategy to boost sales across platforms.

➂ Activision may also have to launch COD 2025 on Switch 2 due to agreements made during the FTC v Microsoft merger trial.

➀ Microsoft's new generative AI, Muse, aims to create customized gaming experiences by generating procedural gameplay from user inputs.

➁ It will be trained using first-party games, with developers having the option to opt out.

➂ Muse could integrate with user-created mods, enhancing game diversity and persistence.

➀ Avowed was originally envisioned as a 'multiplayer Skyrim' before Microsoft's involvement.

➁ The game has undergone two reboots, shifting from a cross between Destiny and Skyrim to a more focused, zone-based model.

➂ The change was made to allow for distinct and dense regions, inspired by The Outer Worlds.

➀ Microsoft has concluded the Xbox Developer Direct and announced the date for the upcoming Xbox Showcase.

➁ The event will feature new collaborations and titles from developers such as Playstack, including a new card game inspired by indie and AAA games.

➂ Confirmed studios participating in the ID@Xbox Showcase include Playstack, Thunder Lotus, Curve, and more. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch.

➀ Microsoft provides unlimited free access to OpenAI's o1 model, which was released in December and costs up to $200 per month.

➁ The o1 model is designed to be more thoughtful and implement a step-by-step chain-of-thought process, making it excel in specific tasks and categories of questioning.

➂ Microsoft's Copilot users can now access this new functionality by selecting the 'Think Deeper' toggle option.

➀ Microsoft Advertising recently presented at CES 2025 about the future of Xbox and the potential for ad-supported game delivery.

➁ Microsoft believes that ads could be a means to make gaming accessible to everyone, similar to how other forms of entertainment have scaled globally.

➂ The partnership with King and Xandr positions Microsoft to potentially lead the evolution of advertisements in the video games industry.

➀ Forza Horizon 5, an Xbox exclusive game, will be available on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025.

➁ The game will have full content parity across all platforms.

➂ This move aligns with Microsoft's strategy to expand game availability and boost sales and profit margins.

➀ Xbox hardware revenue dropped to its second-lowest point in the last decade during the holiday 2024 period.

➁ Despite the drop, it is not necessarily bad news for Microsoft as Xbox hardware is sold at a loss.

➂ The reduced hardware sales could indicate a shift towards focusing more on content and services.

➀ Microsoft's Xbox division saw a 7% revenue drop but still had the second-highest holiday period in Xbox history.

➁ The shift towards high-margin businesses like Xbox Game Pass has contributed to increased profitability.

➂ Despite the revenue drop, gaming significantly contributed to Microsoft's More Personal Computing division's operating growth.

➀ President Trump announced on Monday that discussions are underway about acquiring TikTok from the Chinese company ByteDance.

➁ TikTok faces a critical moment where it must either be sold to a US government-verified entity or face a ban from app stores and telecommunications services in the US.

➂ Multiple companies, including Microsoft and MrBeast, are in talks to acquire TikTok.

➀ Xbox unveiled its gaming lineup for the first half of 2025 at the Xbox Developer Direct, featuring titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.

➁ The event included announcements for Ninja Gaiden 4, a graphical remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Doom: The Dark Ages.

➂ Multiple games were given release dates, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, 2025, and Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, 2025.

➀ Microsoft has introduced Game Assist, a feature integrated with the Windows Game Bar, which allows gamers to access web advice without leaving their game.

➁ Game Assist operates through the Windows Game Bar (Win+G) and uses the same browser profile as Microsoft Edge on PC.

➂ The new feature encourages gamers to switch from alternatives like Steam Overlay due to its integration with the operating system and the latest features.

➀ An insider has revealed that several Microsoft-owned games, including Call of Duty, Fallout, and Diablo IV, are set to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2.

➁ Microsoft is rumored to bring six of its games over to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to an insider who outlined each of the rumored titles in a new YouTube video.

➂ Microsoft has been working to break down platform exclusivity barriers and has already started releasing once-Xbox-exclusive titles on competing platforms.