Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Series X|S Prices Jump Again in the UK and Europe
Xbox Series X|S prices have risen again, with UK and European buyers now seeing increases of up to £170 and €200 across current Xbox consoles.
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Xbox Says Licensing Service Failure Caused Major Outage
Xbox says Monday's major outage was triggered by a licensing service failure that disrupted sign-ins, game libraries and entitlement checks. CTO Scott Van Vliet says Xbox is now reviewing why one failing service was able to cause so much disruption.
Xbox Series X|SXbox One
Xbox Live Outage Blocks Sign-Ins and Downloaded Games
Xbox Live is down for many players, with the outage affecting account sign-ins, Store access and some downloaded games that rely on digital licensing checks.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Locks August 20 Release Date
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope now has an August 20, 2026 release date. The first major Heart of Chornobyl expansion adds the Iron Forest, Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and a renewed Duty versus Freedom conflict.
Xbox Series X|SXbox One
Xbox Live Outage Hits Store, Cloud Gaming and Social Features
Xbox services are currently down for some users, with Microsoft acknowledging errors across key parts of the Xbox ecosystem. The outage is affecting areas including the store, social features, cloud gaming, games and apps.
Fallout
Obsidian Fallout Game Leak Claims It Will Not Be Isometric
A new leak claims Obsidian's reported Fallout project will use modern-style Fallout gameplay instead of an isometric format. The game has not been officially announced.
Xbox Series X|S
Microsoft Denies Xbox Layoffs Are Replacing US Staff With Foreign Workers
Microsoft has denied claims that Xbox's latest layoffs are meant to replace US employees with foreign workers, saying the cuts are part of a wider restructuring of the gaming business.
Fallout
Obsidian Reportedly Moves Toward New Fallout Game Led by Josh Sawyer
Obsidian is reportedly moving toward a new Fallout project led by Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer. The shift comes amid Xbox restructuring, reported Obsidian layoffs and the cancellation of Avowed 2.
Fallout
Jeff Gerstmann Says He Has Seen Fallout 3 Remake Footage
Jeff Gerstmann says he has seen footage from a Fallout 3 remake, although Bethesda has not announced the project. The claim arrives as Xbox reportedly pushes ZeniMax toward bigger franchises.
Mortal Shell
Mortal Shell II Gets August 20 Release Date on PS5, Xbox and PC
Mortal Shell II now has an August 20 release date for PS5, Xbox and PC. The sequel expands Cold Symmetry's dark action RPG with a compact open world, no stamina gauge and more than 60 dungeons.
The Elder Scrolls
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Still at Least Two Years Away
The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly still at least two to three years away from release, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. The claim keeps Bethesda's long-awaited RPG in 2028 territory or later, unless the schedule changes.
Project Fantasy
IO Interactive Takes Full Control of Project Fantasy as Istanbul Studio Closes
IO Interactive says Project Fantasy will continue under its own control after the end of its external finance partnership. The studio is also closing its Istanbul office and beginning further layoffs.
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Bernie Sanders Criticizes Microsoft Over Xbox Layoffs and Price Hike
Bernie Sanders has criticized Microsoft over its planned 3,200 Xbox job cuts, connecting the layoffs to the company's profits, executive pay and upcoming Xbox console price hike.
Roundup
ZeniMax Overhaul Puts Fallout and Elder Scrolls at Center of Xbox Reset
Microsoft's Xbox reset is now reaching ZeniMax, with a new report saying the Bethesda parent will reduce management layers and lean harder on its biggest franchises. Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein are named as the key focus.
Roundup
Microsoft Plans 3,200 Xbox Job Cuts in Historic Restructure
Microsoft is cutting about 3,200 Xbox roles through FY27 as part of what Xbox CEO Asha Sharma called the division's biggest restructure. Several smaller Xbox studios are being spun out or moved toward new ownership.
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Xbox Project Helix May Still Drop Physical Discs
Xbox's next-generation Project Helix console may still launch without a disc drive, though Microsoft has not announced a final plan. The report arrives as physical game ownership faces fresh pressure across console platforms.
Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 Skips Xbox Game Pass at Launch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be available through Xbox Game Pass when it launches on October 23. Xbox says new Call of Duty games will now arrive on Game Pass during the following holiday season.
Halo
Xbox Is Reportedly Reassessing How Halo Is Run
A new insider claim says Halo Studios is not in danger of shutting down, but Xbox is heavily reviewing how the franchise is managed. The report arrives weeks before Halo: Campaign Evolved brings Master Chief back across Xbox, PC and PS5.
Fallout
Fallout Game Was Reportedly Canceled at Microsoft Studio
A Fallout project was reportedly in development at a Microsoft-owned studio outside Bethesda before being canceled earlier this year. The claim lands as Xbox is said to be refocusing investment around major franchises including Fallout.
Halo
Halo MMOFPS Rumor Claims Xbox Is Testing a Destiny-Style Spin-Off
A new rumor claims Xbox has explored a Destiny-style Halo MMOFPS set in the Halo universe. The claim follows Microsoft's confirmed push toward multiple Unreal Engine 5 Halo projects, but the MMOFPS itself has not been announced.
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PS5 Reportedly Takes Up to 80% of AAA Console Launch Sales
A new report says PS5 can account for 75% to 80% of console launch-month sales for some AAA single-player games. The split is less extreme for multiplayer games, but still shows Xbox facing a steep console sales gap.
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Xbox Game Pass Publishing Deals Have Reportedly Been Paused
Microsoft has reportedly paused new Xbox Game Pass publishing deals, raising questions about the subscription service's third-party pipeline. Existing deals should keep the catalog moving in the short term.
Frostpunk
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Launches With a Volcanic Crisis
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is out now for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The second DLC sends players to New Edinburgh, where a volcanic crisis turns the city's politics and survival systems against each other.
The Elder Scrolls
Todd Howard Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Has to Get It Right
Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 is Bethesda's biggest project right now and that the studio knows it has to deliver. The comments do not include a release window, platforms or new footage.
Halo
Halo: Campaign Evolved Drops PS Plus Requirement For PS5 Local Co-Op
Halo Studios has corrected its Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 co-op guidance, confirming that local split-screen does not require PlayStation Plus. Players still need PlayStation accounts and linked Microsoft accounts.
Halo
Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Co-Op Needs Two PS Plus Subs
Halo Studios has clarified several Halo: Campaign Evolved launch details, including a surprising PS5 split-screen requirement: both local co-op accounts need PlayStation Plus and Microsoft account links.
Gears of War
Gears of War: E-Day Budget Report Raises Xbox Stakes
Gears of War: E-Day reportedly has a development budget above $400 million. The claim puts a sharper spotlight on Xbox's decision to launch the prequel on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Steam without a PS5 version.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Microsoft Has Reportedly Considered Spinning Out Xbox
Microsoft has reportedly considered spinning out Xbox or restructuring it as a wholly owned subsidiary. The report does not mean a sale has been announced, but it adds another layer to Xbox's wider reset.
Marvel Rivals
Cyclops Joins Marvel Rivals as Season 8.5 Goes Live
Cyclops joins Marvel Rivals with Season 8.5 on June 12. The update also adds a new K'un-Lun map for Bounty Annihilation, new lore and a free Groot event reward.
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Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Flexible This Summer
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft will add more flexible Game Pass offerings this summer. The comment follows a price cut, subscriber losses and a wider Xbox business reset.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Loom After CEO's Reset Memo
Xbox is reportedly preparing major layoffs after CEO Asha Sharma told staff the business needs a reset. The exact scale of the cuts is still unclear.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Xbox Lays Out Reset Plan as Hardware Costs Squeeze Consoles
Xbox has published an internal reset memo that points to rising hardware costs, weak margins, Game Pass recovery and a fresh look at content priorities.
Warhammer
Warhammer Skulls 2026 Brings New Reveals to Xbox
Warhammer Skulls 2026 delivered a broad Xbox-focused roundup, including new reveals, release dates, updates and discounts across Warhammer games.
Poppy Playtime
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Sets Console Release Date for May 27
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 is set to reach consoles on May 27 after launching first on PC. The new trailer puts Mob Entertainment's toy-factory horror series back in front of PlayStation, Xbox and Switch players.
Xbox Series X|SXbox One
Xbox Elite Series 3 Leak Shows New Buttons and Removable Battery
A new Xbox Elite Series 3 controller may have leaked through Brazil's Anatel regulator. The images suggest new scroll-wheel controls, a cloud connection button and a smaller removable battery, but Microsoft has not announced the controller.
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On This Day: Xbox One S All-Digital Previewed the Disc-Free Console Future
Xbox One S All-Digital launched seven years ago today, arriving as an odd late-generation experiment that made the disc-free console future feel real.
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Brings CoreAI Leaders Into Gaming Team
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is adding several CoreAI veterans and other product leaders to Microsoft's gaming division. The reshuffle comes as Xbox looks to move faster, reconnect with players and developers, and return the business to growth.
DCDC Universe Online
DC Universe Online Makes Supergirl The Star Of Its June Story Arc
DC Universe Online's next multi-chapter story arc begins in June with Children of Krypton: Shadows Over Argo, a Supergirl-led chapter that brings Kryb, Argo City and Atlantis into play.
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Sets May 7 Project Helix Developer Showcase
Microsoft’s first Xbox Game Dev Update will stream on May 7 with a closer look at Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox console. The presentation is aimed at developers, but it should offer fresh context on Xbox’s hardware plans.
No More Room in Hell
No More Room in Hell 2 Brings Console Co-Op Horror to Summer 2026
No More Room in Hell 2 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this summer alongside its PC 1.0 release. The co-op zombie horror game is also running a free weekend on PC from April 30 to May 4.
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Xbox Update Adds Per-Game Quick Resume Controls and PC Library Tools
Microsoft's April Xbox Update is rolling out with new console customization, per-game Quick Resume controls and broader Xbox PC app library tools. The update also adds mobile wishlist alerts, streaming controls and ROG Xbox Ally improvements.
Invincible
Invincible VS Launch Trailer Sets Up a Brutal 3v3 Superhero Fighter
Invincible VS launches April 30 with a new launch trailer from Xbox, putting Skybound's superhero license in the hands of a new in-house studio led by Killer Instinct veterans. The 3v3 fighter is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
MotoGP
MotoGP 26 Launches With a Live-Season Twist for Racing Fans
MotoGP 26 is available now, and Milestone's 2026 entry is leaning on Dynamic Rider Ratings and rider-based handling to make the official season feel less frozen at launch. Nintendo players also have important online limits to note.
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Xbox Brings Nine Game Demos to Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026
Xbox is taking nine playable demos to Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026. The lineup includes Grounded 2, Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Valor Mortis and several smaller experimental games.