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fromKotaku
11 hours ago

The End Of April Is Absolutely Stacked On Xbox Game Pass

April's Game Pass releases include several day-one titles, with highlights like Vampire Crawlers and new games from Don't Nod and Double Fine.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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
1 week 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.
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.
Games
fromKotaku
11 hours ago

The End Of April Is Absolutely Stacked On Xbox Game Pass

April's Game Pass releases include several day-one titles, with highlights like Vampire Crawlers and new games from Don't Nod and Double Fine.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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
1 week 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.
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
fromwww.theverge.com
10 hours ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
#xbox
fromWGB
1 week ago
Tech industry

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

Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Xbox Games Showcase will air on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day and other major game announcements.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Xbox's latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey

Microsoft's Partner Preview event showcased a varied lineup of upcoming games despite the absence of big names.
Tech industry
fromWGB
1 week 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
fromThe Verge
4 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.
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.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Xbox's Big Summer Showcase Returns With Gears Of War Direct

Xbox is returning with a showcase on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day Direct and a potential live component.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Xbox Games Showcase will air on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day and other major game announcements.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Xbox's latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey

Microsoft's Partner Preview event showcased a varied lineup of upcoming games despite the absence of big names.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
#gaming
fromThedrum
5 days ago
Video games

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.
Video games
fromThedrum
5 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.
#pragmata
fromWGB
16 hours ago
Video games

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
Video games
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
Video games
fromWGB
16 hours ago

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
Video games
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
#forza-horizon-6
Video games
fromKotaku
11 hours ago

Forza Horizon 6's Xbox Controller Is A Hideous Neon Mess And I Love It

The new Forza Horizon 6 controller features a vibrant design and is available for pre-order, releasing on May 18.
Video games
fromKotaku
11 hours ago

Forza Horizon 6's Xbox Controller Is A Hideous Neon Mess And I Love It

The new Forza Horizon 6 controller features a vibrant design and is available for pre-order, releasing on May 18.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

There's nothing like an RPG over vacation

People of Note is a music-themed RPG that offers a relaxing gaming experience while featuring a journey of an aspiring pop singer.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Costco Is Randomly Selling Big Switch 2 Games For Just $30

Costco is offering significant discounts on Switch 2 games, with prices dropping from $70 to $30.
Video games
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

Ball x Pit's next update adds 11 more balls to the fray on April 27

The upcoming update for Ball x Pit introduces new characters, balls, passive upgrades, and a new building, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
Games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Panic will not accept games using generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog in the Playdate Catalog.
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida Explains Being ' Fired' By Jim Ryan

"I helped Santa Monica to make God of War, Naughty Dog to make Uncharted and The Last of Us, and Sucker Punch to make the beautiful Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost of Tsushima was one of the last games that I worked on as the president of Worldwide Studios. But in 2019, after 11 years leading the first-party development, I was fired from the role."
Video games
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year

Playdate's third season of curated games is confirmed for release in time for the holidays this year.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

The Race to World First in World of Warcraft is a competitive event where teams race to complete difficult content first, requiring extensive preparation and teamwork.
#bafta-games-awards
Video games
fromGadgets 360
21 hours ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
21 hours ago

BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners Announced: See Full List

Expedition 33 won 'Best Game' at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, concluding a successful awards season with three wins.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won best game and debut game at the 2026 Bafta games awards, alongside multiple wins for other titles.
#video-games
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
#marathon
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Developers Of Moon Child Resurface To Bask In All The Shitposts

Moon Child, an unreleased Amiga platformer, has gained renewed interest online, sparking nostalgia and creativity among fans and its original developers.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
#game-informer
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6

Game Informer celebrates its one-year anniversary since its return and recommends weekend games for players to enjoy.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
#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
3 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
3 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Iron Galaxy Slashes More Developers In An Attempt To Survive

Iron Galaxy is laying off up to 90 employees due to changing market conditions and the need to adapt to a new business model.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Fortune's Run Is Due A New Update Now Its Dev Is Out Of Prison

Dizzie, the developer of Fortune's Run, has been released from prison and is resuming work on the game after a year-long pause.
#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

Microsoft will start providing game studios with Project Helix consoles in 2027

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, will launch with path tracing capabilities and developer kits arriving in 2027, supporting both Xbox and PC games.
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Microsoft confirms development of Project Helix, a next-generation hybrid console playing Xbox and PC games, marking a strategic shift in the company's gaming approach.
fromWGB
1 month ago
Gadgets

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

Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Microsoft will start providing game studios with Project Helix consoles in 2027

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, will launch with path tracing capabilities and developer kits arriving in 2027, supporting both Xbox and PC games.
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Microsoft confirms development of Project Helix, a next-generation hybrid console playing Xbox and PC games, marking a strategic shift in the company's gaming approach.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Battlefield 6 Getting 7 New Maps This Year, Plus A Server Browser And More

Battlefield 6 is set to enhance gameplay with new maps and features, addressing player demands for larger maps and quality improvements.
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.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 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
fromWGB
6 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
5 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.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The Morning After: The Nex Playground channels the spirit of Xbox's Kinect

You might not have heard of the Nex Playground, but it's a tiny gaming system built entirely around Kinect-like games. With its camera and computer vision processing, the $249 Nex Playground can track up to four players as effectively as Microsoft's old Xbox motion tracker, according to Engadget's Devindra Hardawar. The hardware is cute and well-designed, there are plenty of games, and it works offline. The only issue is the ongoing subscription needed to access most games.
Gadgets
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 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.
#xbox-leadership
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.
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.
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
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Every Upcoming Game We Saw During Xbox's March Showcase

March's Xbox Partner Preview revealed 19 upcoming games, including Hades 2, Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, and Wuthering Waves.
Video games
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.
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.
Video games
#project-helix
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.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Microsoft Says 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Xbox Will Offer PC, Console Gaming

Microsoft announced Project Helix, its next-generation Xbox console designed to natively play both Xbox and PC games, merging the two gaming ecosystems into a hybrid device.
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.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Microsoft Says 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Xbox Will Offer PC, Console Gaming

Microsoft announced Project Helix, its next-generation Xbox console designed to natively play both Xbox and PC games, merging the two gaming ecosystems into a hybrid device.
#xbox-leadership-change
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.
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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Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Check Out These Steam Next Fest Demos Picked By The Game Informer Staff

Steam Next Fest offers hundreds of game demos, with editors highlighting standout titles like SoulQuest and Arkheron that showcase innovative gameplay in action and battle royale genres.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Game Pass's January Offerings Get Even Better

Obviously the sheen really has come off Game Pass after the last few years of bungled reshuffling of tiers and outrageous price hikes, but if you can still afford the monthly sub, it's at least been a decent investment this January. Joining the 10 games that were already added so far are another seven, along with two more sneaking in at the very start of February. And it's a fantastic mix.
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