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Following price increases for the Xbox console, accessories, Game Pass and more, Microsoft has now raised the cost for its Xbox dev kits by 33%.

Ever since the disappointing launch of Halo: Infinite, Microsoft and 343 Industries (now Halo Studios) have been laying somewhat dormant, with the biggest news arriving during last year’s Halo World Championships in the form of the UE5-developed ‘Project Foundry’. Ahead of this year’s championships, a Halo insider has claimed that two projects are currently in the works to be released next year.

Earlier this month in an effort to stomp out rumours that next-generation console hardware had been cancelled, Microsoft publicly reaffirmed its commitment to first-party Xbox hardware. Now, Xbox president, Sarah Bond, has confirmed that a traditional next-generation Xbox console will be released, and an official Xbox handheld is also still …

Earlier this year, a rumour began doing the rounds claiming that Microsoft was working on an official Xbox emulator for Windows devices. At the time, doubt was cast on the rumour but now months later, it has resurfaced. Windows Central's Jez Corden has now claimed to have heard that Microsoft …

Following its launch on PC earlier this Summer, the unique racer JDM: Japanese Drift Master has been officially announced for Xbox and PS5.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 became one of the highest-rated shooters of 2024 but Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are not done with the game just yet. Following on from a massive Anniversary Update this summer, the developers have now made a free demo available across all platforms.  From today …

Following its success on PC and Switch, the story-focused adventure game 1000xRESIST is finally coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Game Pass prices are going up again with a complete restructuring of all tiers. Does the Ultimate tier still offer the best value in gaming? Not anymore.

While Age of Empires 2 has been eating up all the headlines recently thanks to new DLCs, the latest entry in the series, Age of Empires 4, was a very decent comeback game. Now, it appears that World's Edge is gearing up for Age of Empires 5, which may utilise …

In recent weeks, art leaks have revealed evidence of several cancelled Xbox games, ranging from Perfect Dark to Zenimax Online Studios' cancelled MMO. Now, a new leak has revealed a few screenshots from Rare's now cancelled game, Everwild.  MP1st found the screenshots through the website of an unnamed artist who …

Ahead of its arrival later this October, Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming RPG 'The Outer Worlds 2' has now officially gone Gold.

According to insiders, Microsoft’s internally-developed Xbox handheld was cancelled due to AMD requiring a minimum guarantee of 10 million units.

In the lead-up to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s anniversary, insiders have claimed that the title is set to come to Xbox consoles sooner rather than later.

While Microsoft garnered plenty of popularity during the Xbox 360 generation, Sony's PS3 had a late-gen surge, putting Sony in prime position to better compete on day-one when it came time to release the PS4. As it turns out, Microsoft had hoped to compete with its own Uncharted rival for …

Over the weekend, a rumour began doing the rounds claiming that Microsoft's next-gen console plans were now ‘up in the air' and that there may no longer be another first-party Xbox console. Now, Microsoft has responded, stating that its plans for a next-generation Xbox remain in place.  The insider, a …

Alongside the price hike, changes to Microsoft Rewards and more, Xbox Game Pass subscribers no longer benefit from discounted DLC costs.

The past month has been rough for Xbox. Over the past few weeks we've seen console prices go up, studios closed, high-profile projects cancelled and now this week, Game Pass has been restructured, with a 50% price hike for Game Pass Ultimate, which is now the only tier to include day-one games. According to sources, the writing has been on the wall for Game Pass since Call of Duty joined the Game Pass library, as the move apparently cost Microsoft hundreds of millions in lost sales. 

Square Enix is hard at work on the next installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. Director, Naoki Hamaguchi has been on a mini press tour in recent weeks, revealing some crucial new details about the game, including confirmation that it is being developed as a multi-platform release.  In …

10 years on from its launch, Harmonix’s Rock Band 4 is set to be officially delisted from PlayStation and Xbox stores later this week.

Microsoft has unveiled the most significant overhaul of Xbox Game Pass since its launch in 2017, introducing a new three-tier structure that reshapes the entire service. The changes, which take effect immediately, redefine the subscription model with fresh names, expanded libraries, and a notable price increase at the top end. …

After months of player-driven building and feedback in early access, the medieval MMO Pax Dei is ready for its full 1.0 launch. Developer Mainframe Industries has announced that the game will officially release on October 16th. Alongside the announcement, the game was also revealed as a day-one title for Game …

Microsoft has announced a change to its rewards program, with members no longer able to use points to redeem Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.

The Halo franchise is in a bit of a limbo right now, with fans of the classic franchise patiently waiting to see what the team have been working on ever since announcing the rebranding of 343 Industries to Halo Studios. Following some teasers earlier this Summer, the team have confirmed that they will host a “deep dive” into the future of Halo at the upcoming Halo World Championships.

At the Tokyo Game Show last week, many Japanese developers spoke up in interviews. One such developer was Naoki Hamaguchi, the director behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Hamaguchi shared an update on the upcoming third game in the Final Fantasy 7 trilogy, but beyond that, he also provided an update …

Following reports that Costco was no longer stocking Xbox consoles, the US retailer confirmed “we don’t have any plans going forward to carry an Xbox console.”

Following on from a leak earlier this month, Playground Games has officially confirmed Forza Horizon 6. The game was revealed at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, an apt venue for the announcement, as Forza Horizon 6 will take players to the streets of Japan. 

Last week, an accidental website update revealed the existence of Yakuza Kiwami 3. Now, as part of SEGA's Tokyo Game Show announcements, the game has been officially revealed. The game won't just offer a remake of the original Yakuza 3, but it will come with its own expansion too, titled …

Recently, a number of former Xbox employees spoke out against Game Pass, claiming that Microsoft's handling of the service unfairly punishes studios. That hasn't stopped the Game Pass train though, with Microsoft making its largest investment into the service yet. 

Earlier this year, Microsoft shut down The Initiative, the first-party studio responsible for the Perfect Dark reboot. The game was scrapped just one year after the ‘gameplay reveal', which is now believed to have been a very small vertical slice and not representative of the actual state of the product. …

Lenovo appears to be having some issues keeping up with demand for its new Legion Go Gen 2 handheld system. The new handheld, which offers the same improvements as the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally, has been available for pre-order, but some customers have had their orders cancelled due to demand.