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Gears of War E-Day Sales Soft Start
Gears of War: E-Day sells just 230,000 copies in first week as Game Pass reportedly cannibalizes premium revenue.
IGN · 1m
Clair Obscur Leaves Game Pass
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 exits Game Pass on Oct 15 after winning 2025 Game of the Year.
Polygon · 1m
State of Decay 3 Revealed Early Due to Xbox Anxiety
Undead Labs boss admits Xbox's acquisition spree made State of Decay 3 reveal early to avoid being swallowed up.
IGN · 1m
Xbox reset gets ugly
Microsoft cuts 268 jobs and reshuffles studios, leaving Game Pass and hardware strategy in doubt.
The Verge · 2m
How to use Xbox mode on your Windows PC
Microsoft's new Xbox mode transforms Windows 11 into a controller-friendly gaming hub that consolidates games from multiple launchers.
Engadget · 1m
Xbox is barely Xbox anymore
Microsoft's gaming division is retreating from the Xbox brand through massive layoffs and studio reorganization.
The Verge · 2m
Xbox's next ad play: rewards for watching
A new patent reveals how Xbox plans to insert ads into games without angering players.
Business Insider · 1m
Xbox Imposes Strict New Time Limits on Cloud Gaming
Microsoft is ending unlimited Xbox Cloud Gaming, capping subscribers at 5 to 15 hours per month as cloud compute costs continue to soar.
Ars Technica · 1m