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The VaultInternational Soccer 2000International Soccer 2000 is Microsoft's PC soccer game developed with Rage Software. It promises one-touch controls, more than 70 international teams, eight stadiums, motion-captured animation, and a $19.99…The VaultHalo: Combat EvolvedHalo: Combat Evolved is Bungie's science-fiction shooter and the game that became Microsoft's Xbox standard-bearer. In January 2000, though, the source still describes Halo as a third-person sci-fi…NewsHalo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on Xbox, PC, and PS5Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on Xbox, PC, and PS5. A full rebuild of Combat Evolved with new missions, weapons, and co-op. Included with Game Pass.The VaultHalo: Campaign EvolvedHalo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, developed by Halo Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios. It launches July 28, 2026…The VaultGears of War: E-DayGears of War: E-Day is a third-person cover shooter developed by The Coalition and published by Xbox Game Studios, set for release on October 6, 2026. It is…The VaultGears of WarGears of War is a third-person cover-based shooter developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios, released for Xbox 360 in November 2006 and for Windows…NewsXbox Series X25 Limited Edition brings translucent OG Green back for the 25th anniversaryMicrosoft revealed the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition: a translucent OG Green Series X with Duke controller callbacks, releasing November 2026.The LabXbox Series X25 Limited EditionThe Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition is a special hardware collection released by Microsoft in November 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand. It pairs…NewsGears of War: E-Day launches October 6 as an Xbox console exclusiveGears of War: E-Day launches October 6 as a permanent Xbox console exclusive. The prequel covers Emergence Day across a single city, built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5.The VaultFighter Ace IIFighter Ace II is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving…The VaultMotocross Madness 2Motocross Madness 2 is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving…The VaultCrimson SkiesCrimson Skies is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving the…The VaultMicrosoft Baseball 2000Microsoft Baseball 2000 is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving…The VaultAllegianceAllegiance is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving the release,…The VaultAsheron’s CallAsheron's Call is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving the…The VaultLinks LS 2000Links LS 2000 is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving…The VaultNFL Fever 2000NFL Fever 2000 is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving…The VaultAge of Empires IIAge of Empires II is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage,…The VaultLinks LSLinks LS is covered here through a September 1999 POCG news item. The story places the game in the active PC and console market of the month, with…The VaultNBA Inside Drive 2000NBA Inside Drive 2000 is covered here through a September 1999 POCG news item. The story places the game in the active PC and console market of the…The VaultClose Combat TrilogyClose Combat Trilogy is covered here through a September 1999 POCG news item. The story places the game in the active PC and console market of the month,…The VaultRogue SpearRogue Spear is covered here through a September 1999 POCG news item. The story places the game in the active PC and console market of the month, with…The VaultPandora’s BoxPandora's Box is covered here through a September 1999 POCG news item. The story places the game in the active PC and console market of the month, with…The VaultFlight Simulator 2000Flight Simulator 2000 is covered here as part of the October 1999 POCG news archive. This Vault entry is a restoration stub tied to period news coverage, preserving…
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