Xbox just wiped out most of the excuses game developers use to skip the platform

Microsoft says devs can now get a working Xbox development setup in about 30 minutes, alongside new free tools designed to support cross platform development.

Microsoft confirms Project Helix with a custom AMD chip built for next‑gen Xbox, plus new FSR Diamond tech that promises sharper, cleaner visuals for everyone

Microsoft has revealed the first technical details about Project Helix, its next Xbox console, including a custom AMD chip ...
InfoWorld

Microsoft accelerates pace of VS Code development

Microsoft is speeding up the delivery of its Visual Studio Code updates. Since last summer, the company has been making ...

Develop apps faster with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $49.99

Visual Studio Professional 2026 is a 64-bit integrated development environment (IDE) built to dive into big, complex projects.

Producer Victoria Alonso on Her Marvel Exit, Why She’d Love to Work at Paramount and the Rise of AI

She’s doing great. She’s got a new book out, aptly titled “Possibility Is Your Superpower: Unlock Your Endless Potential,” ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Launches Azure Skills Plugin to Give AI Coding Agents Real Azure Expertise

Microsoft's new Azure Skills Plugin bundles curated Azure skills, the Azure MCP Server, and the Foundry MCP Server into a single install that gives AI coding agents both the expertise and execution ...