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Big Walk boycotts Xbox for Palestine
Big Walk game developers boycott Xbox to support Palestinian-led BDS movement.
NME · 1m
Microsoft Xbox Exclusivity Survey
Microsoft tests Xbox exclusivity for Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft.
Windows Central · 1m
Xbox Ally X20 Launches Today
Xbox's new handheld console hits stores with a 20th anniversary edition.
VICE · 1m
Castlevania Belmonts Curse Modernizes Gaming Legend
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse brings classic 2D action to modern consoles without losing its gothic soul.
Maxim · 1m
Xbox Nano Controller Launch
Xbox releases pocket-sized controller for $49.99.
Polygon · 1m
Xbox Nano Controller Unveiled
Xbox launches $50 Nano Controller smaller than smartphones.
Dexerto · 1m
Xbox Lab Explores AI Game Ports
Microsoft launches Xbox Lab to explore AI-created game ports after surge in decompiled retro games.
PCMAG · 1m
Xbox CEO says no new IP survival
Xbox CEO claims division won't survive without new IP despite cutting key studios.
Polygon · 1m
Xbox CEO says we will not survive without new IPs
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warns company will collapse without new game franchises.
PC Gamer · 1m
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
Console Prices Drop Sales to New Lows
High console prices push Xbox and PlayStation sales to record lows.
Polygon · 1m
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 launch pushed to January 2027
Playground Games delays the PlayStation 5 version to align with a new expansion.
The Verge · 1m
October Prime Day Gaming Deals 2026
Amazon's October Prime Day gaming deals drop PS5, Switch, and monitors to record prices.
Mashable · 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
Gears of War E-Day Xbox Exclusive
Gears of War E-Day's Xbox exclusivity is a strategic choice to showcase platform capabilities.
IGN · 1m
Blood of Dawnwalker Discount on Prime Day
The Blood of Dawnwalker gets its first major discount on Amazon Prime Day for PS5 and Xbox.
IGN · 1m
Gears of War: E-Day launches amid Xbox upheaval
A confident new prequel arrives as Microsoft's gaming division undergoes dramatic restructuring and job cuts.
The Verge · 2m
Gears of War E-Day Returns
Xbox's blockbuster era returns with Gears of War: E-Day.
Maxim · 1m
Star Wars: Galactic Racers Free for Prime on Amazon Luna
Star Wars: Galactic Racers now free to play for Amazon Prime members on Amazon Luna.
IGN · 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
Warhammer Survivors: Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar Adventure
Warhammer Survivors blends Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar tabletop lore with Vampire Survivors gameplay for a deep, strategic adventure.
IGN · 2m
Free GTA 6 for Xbox players using rewards
Xbox players are getting Grand Theft Auto 6 for free by cashing in Microsoft Rewards and credit card points before the November release.
Engadget · 1m
Xbox not for sale
Microsoft's gaming chief says Xbox won't be sold.
The Verge · 1m
Hellblade Staff Bid Farewell to Ninja Theory
Ninja Theory staff share final thoughts as Xbox cuts jobs.
IGN · 1m
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Launch
Xbox disc-to-digital feature bridges physical and digital gaming futures.
Polygon · 1m
Dressmaker Console Release Update
Dressmaker's Switch version confirmed for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2.
NME · 1m
Xbox's Mythic Achievements arrive for testers
Microsoft launches Mythic Achievements, its answer to PlayStation Platinum trophies, available now for Xbox Insiders.
The Verge · 1m
Gears of War E-Day Devs Proud of Xbox Exclusive Status
The Coalition developers say they're proud to be Xbox's main title as Microsoft pushes exclusivity.
IGN · 1m
IKEA Rolling TV Stand Hides Screen
IKEA's new rolling TV stand hides screens in small spaces.
domino · 1m
Xbox Layoffs and Activision Takeover
Xbox cuts 268 workers as Activision takes over Halo development.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Set up 5.1 surround sound on your Xbox
Modern TVs make it easy. Older sets need a workaround, but both paths lead to immersive gaming audio.
Engadget · 2m
Microsoft Tasks Activision to Build Next Halo Game
Microsoft assigns Activision to develop next Halo game amid Xbox layoffs.
PCMAG · 1m
Xbox cuts 268 jobs as Halo moves to Activision
Microsoft's gaming division continues its summer restructuring with layoffs across studios and major franchise changes.
Engadget · 1m
Xbox reset gets ugly
Microsoft cuts 268 jobs and reshuffles studios, leaving Game Pass and hardware strategy in doubt.
The Verge · 2m
Control Resonant shows what Remedy does best
The sequel expands the Control universe with gravity-bending platforming and weird fiction storytelling that sets it apart from other blockbuster games.
The Verge · 2m
Xbox Mythic Achievements rival PlayStation Platinum
Xbox launches its own platinum trophy equivalent to PlayStation’s Platinum, with a unique unlock sound and profile tracking.
The Verge · 1m
Activision takes over Halo in Xbox's massive restructuring
Microsoft is consolidating its gaming studios and laying off hundreds as part of a sweeping Xbox reset that hands major franchises to Activision.
The Verge · 2m
Xbox is barely Xbox anymore
Microsoft's gaming division is retreating from the Xbox brand through massive layoffs and studio reorganization.
The Verge · 2m
Microsoft lays off 268 Xbox staff, Ninja Theory faces closure
Microsoft continues its massive gaming restructure with new layoffs and studio sales, but a deal to offload Ninja Theory has collapsed.
The Verge · 1m
Xbox merges Forza studios in massive restructuring
Microsoft is combining its two racing game teams as part of a sweeping reorganization that raises questions about the future of Forza Motorsport.
The Verge · 1m
Xbox dismantles studios, moves Halo and Rare to Activision
Microsoft transfers iconic franchises to Activision, closes Ninja Theory, and cuts 268 more jobs in sweeping restructure.
Gamesindustry · 2m
Wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers
Both have real advantages depending on where and how you play.
Engadget · 2m
Microsoft patents ads that interrupt your games
A new Microsoft patent describes a system to insert paid ads into video games at strategic moments, potentially turning free-to-play titles into ad-filled experiences.
Futurism · 1m
Kojima Productions denies studio is in trouble
After Sony dropped Physint and it moved to Xbox, Kojima Productions says it's healthy and profitable despite industry rumors.
The Verge · 1m
Gears of War E-Day story director laid off before launch
Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox staff including key talent just days before the game's early access debut.
IGN · 1m
State of Decay studio cuts staff after Xbox split
Undead Labs lays off significant staff following independence from Microsoft, but promises the game launches on schedule.
IGN · 1m
EA Sports FC 27 feels like soccer again
The rebranded FIFA game overhauls defending and attacking to make player skill matter more than ever.
Maxim · 1m
Xbox's radical studio shuffle continues its reset
Microsoft is consolidating its gaming studios under bigger publishers to cut management layers and streamline decision-making.
Ars Technica · 1m
Gears director laid off days after game goes gold
Juan Vaca celebrated E-Day's completion, then lost his job in Xbox's latest mass cuts.
Kotaku · 1m
Ninja Theory heading toward closure in Xbox cuts
The Hellblade developer enters consultation for shutdown after two acquisition deals fall through.
Eurogamer · 1m
Xbox's 15-year bet on the digital future
A decision made in 2011 finally pays off as Xbox launches disc-to-digital, a feature Sony can't easily copy.
The Verge · 3m
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
StarCraft returns as a first-person shooter in 2030
Blizzard abandons real-time strategy roots to transform the legendary sci-fi franchise into an open-world FPS.
Maxim · 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