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fromKotaku
2 days ago

Ex-PlayStation Exec Calls The Outlook For Xbox Game Pass 'Grim'

Game Pass faces scrutiny over its sustainability and pricing amid mixed industry opinions on its impact on game development.
Video games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Xbox Boss Admits Game Has Become "too expensive", Hints At Big Changes To The Service

Asha Sharma plans to make Game Pass more flexible and potentially cheaper, addressing concerns about its current pricing model.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Here Are 17 Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In April 2026

Several games are joining Game Pass in April 2026, including notable titles like Football Manager 26 and Tiny Bookshop.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Even Xbox's New Boss Thinks Game Pass Is Too Expensive

Game Pass prices have doubled, prompting a need for a more flexible and valuable subscription model according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Xbox is adding several high-profile titles to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass in April, while also removing some games.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

More Game Pass additions for March include Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7

Microsoft's March Game Pass wave adds 12 titles including Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7, with several games expanding from Ultimate to Premium tier availability.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Ex-PlayStation Exec Calls The Outlook For Xbox Game Pass 'Grim'

Game Pass faces scrutiny over its sustainability and pricing amid mixed industry opinions on its impact on game development.
Video games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Xbox Boss Admits Game Has Become "too expensive", Hints At Big Changes To The Service

Asha Sharma plans to make Game Pass more flexible and potentially cheaper, addressing concerns about its current pricing model.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Here Are 17 Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In April 2026

Several games are joining Game Pass in April 2026, including notable titles like Football Manager 26 and Tiny Bookshop.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Even Xbox's New Boss Thinks Game Pass Is Too Expensive

Game Pass prices have doubled, prompting a need for a more flexible and valuable subscription model according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Xbox is adding several high-profile titles to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass in April, while also removing some games.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

More Game Pass additions for March include Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7

Microsoft's March Game Pass wave adds 12 titles including Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7, with several games expanding from Ultimate to Premium tier availability.
#xbox
fromWGB
4 days ago
Tech industry

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Xbox CEO called Game Pass 'too expensive for players' in a leaked memo

Asha Sharma acknowledges Game Pass pricing issues and plans to evolve it for better value and flexibility.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Game Pass Has Become 'Too Expensive', New Xbox Chief Says in Leaked Memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is being reconsidered as it has become too expensive for players, prompting a need for better value.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
Tech industry
fromWGB
4 days ago

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Changes may be coming to Xbox's multiplatform approach under new leadership, with discussions on exclusivity being a significant focus.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

You'll soon be able to hide games from your Xbox achievements list

Microsoft is testing new features for Xbox achievements, allowing users to hide games and redesigning achievement displays.
Marketing
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Xbox Is Still Trying To Find The Guy Who Did This

Microsoft removed the 'This is an Xbox' campaign, led by Asha Sharma, to realign the brand with Xbox's core identity.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Xbox CEO called Game Pass 'too expensive for players' in a leaked memo

Asha Sharma acknowledges Game Pass pricing issues and plans to evolve it for better value and flexibility.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Game Pass Has Become 'Too Expensive', New Xbox Chief Says in Leaked Memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is being reconsidered as it has become too expensive for players, prompting a need for better value.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon by Bungie offers a hardcore, immersive shooter experience but may lack broad appeal due to its complexity and niche design.
#microsoft
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds

Microsoft is testing a virtual mouse cursor for Xbox mode on Windows handhelds, allowing gamepad control for non-controller-friendly apps.
Video games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Microsoft Might Be Considering Removing Call Of Duty From Game Pass

Microsoft may remove Call of Duty from Game Pass due to its impact on revenue and traditional sales.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds

Microsoft is testing a virtual mouse cursor for Xbox mode on Windows handhelds, allowing gamepad control for non-controller-friendly apps.
Video games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Microsoft Might Be Considering Removing Call Of Duty From Game Pass

Microsoft may remove Call of Duty from Game Pass due to its impact on revenue and traditional sales.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Players Use Epic For Freebies But Then Just Go Back To Steam

Epic Games Store is popular for free games but struggles to compete with Steam and faces criticism for rushed projects.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

PlayStation Plus April catalog adds include Horizon Remastered, Squirrel with a Gun and Frank Stone

April's PlayStation Plus lineup includes various games, with notable titles like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and The Crew Motorfest available on April 21.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Microsoft's go-to Xbox controller is down to $43 for Amazon Big Spring Sale

The Xbox Wireless Controller offers excellent comfort, multiplatform compatibility, and textured grips, with current discounts making it available at $43.49 for the black version.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Starfield Sales On PS5 Don't Look Great

Starfield sold 140k copies on PlayStation, generating $7.7 million, but overall sales are underwhelming compared to expectations for a major title.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Starfield Leaks For Switch 2 As The Flood Of Ports Ramps Up

The Switch 2 is beginning to see more current-gen game ports, including a rumored version of Starfield and upcoming titles from Bethesda.
Artificial intelligence
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Microsoft's Copilot Might Come to Current-Gen Xbox Consoles This Year

Microsoft plans to bring Gaming Copilot AI assistant to Xbox Series S and Series X consoles later this year after nine months of public testing on other platforms.
Video games
fromThedrum
3 days ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
#xbox-games-showcase
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

A PS5 Exclusive Is Finally Coming Back To PS Plus 2 Years Later

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered makes a number of visual overhauls to the sci-fi epic that border on artistic reinterpretations. It also comes with more NPCs and other improvements that make the open world feel more detailed and lived-in.
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Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft adding Xbox mode to Windows 11

Microsoft is introducing Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs starting April, creating a controller-optimized gaming interface across consumer devices including laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Xbox Is Marching Forward With AI Features But Says It Wants To Protect Content Creators - Kotaku

We really believe that creative control should always stay with the game creators, the game development team, and with the AI features that we are experimenting exploring, this is really to support the vision of the team. Ultimately, we want to bring AI that helps broaden the game's reach, deepen engagement and keep players coming back to your games to many more games across the catalog.
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Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says company is 'long on gaming' amid rumors of 'sunsetting' Xbox due to AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella assures Xbox employees and players that the console's future remains secure despite AI industry shifts and leadership changes.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Gorgeous Pixel Art Indie Game Arrives Busted On Xbox Series S

Replaced, a 2.5D platformer, launched with significant issues on Xbox Series S, affecting gameplay and ending cinematics.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Xbox Tries To Shut Down Rumors Of A GTA 6-Fueled Fable Delay

Fable's release may be delayed to early 2027 due to concerns about competition with GTA 6.
#forza-horizon-6
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Xbox's new era needs games like Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features a vast, varied open-world environment that encourages exploration.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Xbox's new era needs games like Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features a vast, varied open-world environment that encourages exploration.
#xbox-project-helix
fromWGB
1 month ago
Gadgets

Xbox Just Announced The Next Xbox, Confirms It Will Play PC Games

Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Xbox CEO confirms next-gen 'Project Helix' console will play PC games

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will lead in performance and play both console and PC games, with details to be revealed at GDC.
fromWGB
1 month ago
Gadgets

Xbox Just Announced The Next Xbox, Confirms It Will Play PC Games

Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Xbox CEO confirms next-gen 'Project Helix' console will play PC games

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will lead in performance and play both console and PC games, with details to be revealed at GDC.
#xbox-leadership
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year

Microsoft is launching its Gaming Copilot AI assistant on current-generation Xbox consoles this year, expanding availability beyond mobile apps and handhelds.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Game Pass Just Got One Of 2025's Best GOTY Runner-Ups

Absolum revitalizes retro arcade beat 'em ups with fresh gameplay mechanics and local co-op, making it a standout title in modern gaming.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer

Dispatch, a narrative superhero game, will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC this summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
#xbox-cloud-gaming
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Xbox Hardware Revenue Is The Zeno's Paradox Of Gaming

Xbox hardware revenue is shrinking sharply while content and services struggle amid weaker releases and Game Pass price-driven churn.
#xbox-game-pass
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25

Microsoft's March Xbox Game Pass additions include Cyberpunk 2077, F1 25, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf across various tiers and platforms.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25

Microsoft's March Xbox Game Pass additions include Cyberpunk 2077, F1 25, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf across various tiers and platforms.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Microsoft's 'Xbox mode' is coming to every Windows 11 PC

Microsoft seems more determined than ever to combine Xbox and Windows - to the point that its next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will play PC games too. Today, we learned Helix will go alpha in 2027. But the company isn't waiting for Helix before it points Windows gamers in the Xbox direction. Starting in April, it's bringing its full-screen Xbox mode to every kind of Windows 11 PC, including laptops, desktops, and tablets.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all

Microsoft has discontinued its 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign by removing the original blog post from Xbox Wire.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April

Microsoft launches Xbox Mode for Windows 11 devices in April, bringing a controller-optimized interface similar to Steam's 15-year-old Big Picture Mode to all Windows devices.
Video games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

MS exec: Microsoft's next console will play "Xbox and PC games"

Microsoft's next Xbox console, Project Helix, will play both Xbox and PC games, signaling a shift toward a Windows-based platform rather than maintaining a walled garden approach.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Next-Gen Xbox Codenamed Project Helix Will Play Your PC Games

Microsoft's new Xbox CEO announced Project Helix, the next-generation console that will play both Xbox and PC games with leading performance capabilities.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Xbox consoles now support 1440p streaming

The higher bitrate streaming option will let subscribers with an Xbox Series X or S, Xbox One X or Xbox One play their games at a higher resolution, provided the game and their display supports it. Microsoft previously only offered 1440p streams on select Fire TVs, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, web browsers and the Xbox PC app.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Xbox is in danger. Will Microsoft fix it or kill it?

Microsoft replaced Xbox leadership with AI executive Asha Sharma, signaling major strategic changes for its gaming division after Phil Spencer's decade-long tenure.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Here's what Xbox is working on for 2026

Microsoft will mark Xbox's 25th year in 2026 with new hardware and games, focusing on flagship franchises Forza, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Halo On PS5: "We Want To Bring Players Back Together," Microsoft Says About Remake

Halo: Campaign Evolved will be released on PS5 this year, bringing Halo to PlayStation to grow and reconnect the Halo community.
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