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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.

Back in May of this year, shortly before cancelling a number of projects and shutting down studios, Microsoft had raised prices on Xbox Series X/S consoles. Now just a few months later, Microsoft is hiking up prices once again, meaning an Xbox Series X will soon cost $650 as standard.  …

Microsoft has begun the public rollout of its AI-powered Gaming Copilot for Windows PC. The feature, which acts as a personal gaming assistant, is being integrated directly into the Xbox Game Bar and will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, with a mobile version to follow …

Following the likes of Forza and Gears of War, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is reportedly coming to PS5 before the end of the year.

Almost a decade on from the game’s cancellation, Scalebound Director Hideki Kamiya is reflecting on the ill-fated project.

Microsoft has begun rolling out a major update for its Xbox app on PC and handheld devices, aiming to address the issue of “too many launchers” on a device. The new version introduces an aggregated gaming library, which automatically detects and displays your installed games from multiple storefronts in one …

Palworld has been in early access for over a year and a half but we are nearing the end of this journey. In a recent video, Pocketpair detailed its plans for Palworld 1.0, confirming that the game will leave Early Access next year.  Since launch, Palworld has received five major …

The next wave of games for Xbox Game Pass have been announced, with new titles coming to PC, console and cloud. On top of that though, Microsoft has also confirmed plans for the Black Ops 7 beta, and Game Pass subscribers will get early access. Call of Duty: Black Ops …

While many developers have expressed issues with the Xbox Series S, Battlefield 6's developers claim that the lower-specced machine helped to optimise the game.

Microsoft is in the process of reworking the Windows 11 UI to be fully navigable with an Xbox controller. We are going to see a preview of these changes when the ROG Xbox Ally handheld releases in October. PC gamers won't be left behind though, as a new Windows Insider …

Microsoft’s semi-regular ID@Xbox game fest has once again gone live – letting you check our dozens of new and upcoming indie demos.

Two former Xbox executives have revealed their thoughts on Game Pass this week. While Game Pass has been a successful service for ensuring a broad number of games find an audience, there are an increasing number of people sounding warning alarms over the impact on overall sales.  As spotted by …

August was a big month for Helldivers 2, as Arrowhead welcomed a whole new platform to the ranks. Helldivers 2 is now out on Xbox consoles for the first time and so far, it appears to be a massive hit.  Alinea Analytics shared their list of the most downloaded games …

Last week, we reported on a new round of lay-offs taking place at Crystal Dynamics. At the time, I reported that this was likely impacting the Perfect Dark team, as Microsoft/Xbox opted to cancel the game this year. Now, we have confirmation on that and as it turns out, the reason for the delayed impact at Crystal Dynamics was due to a deal that was brewing between Microsoft, Embracer and Take-Two, which would have seen Take-Two taking over the game and funding it through to completion. 

Developer Chasing Carrots has just announced a massive slate of new content for its hugely popular horde-survival game, Halls of Torment. In a triple-whammy of news, the studio has revealed that the game is coming to PlayStation and Xbox and will be receiving both its first paid DLC and a …

The Xbox team is kicking off September with a stacked line-up of games. Naturally, the headliner is a game that many fans have been waiting on for years- Hollow Knight Silksong. Hollow Knight Silksong is a sequel to the 2017 platformer, Hollow Knight. In this sequel, you play as Hornet, …

While we are unlikely to get proper sales figures, Microsoft has revealed that Gears of War: Reloaded has already surpassed 1 million total players.

Resident Evil Requiem is due out in February and Capcom is slowly revealing more details about the game and its development. While the previous two titles, Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village, have been first-person games, Requiem will add a third-person camera. The game director has now explained that …

Microsoft has been barking up the cloud streaming tree for quite some time, with the company’s xCloud service seeing quite a few different iterations and changes over the years. Previously only available to GP Ultimate members, all Game Pass subscribers can now enjoy access to Microsoft’s xCloud streaming service.

Last week a leak led to fans figuring out that the next Forza Horizon game is likely set in Japan. Another leak has since come to light, pointing towards plans for Xbox to announce the new game at the Tokyo Game Show in September. 

Almost a year after it was first teased, Satisfactory is set to officially come to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this November.

Microsoft has started testing a new feature in its Xbox app for Windows 11 that aims to make it the central hub for your PC gaming experience. The new “My apps” section allows users to install and launch a selection of third-party applications, including web browsers and even other storefronts …

Bethesda has been quiet on Starfield all year, with no new DLCs announced, along with a lack of headline-grabbing updates. As it turns out, Bethesda may be saving up for 2026, with plans to re-launch Starfield as a multiplatform game.  Starfield first launched in 2023 and while the game was …

Earlier this year, Microsoft laid off a huge chunk of the Turn 10 studio, the one responsible for Forza Motorsport. With that in mind, we're expecting Forza Horizon to be the flagship racer for Xbox going forward, and the next game in the series may end up being the biggest …

Alongside the launch of its 1.0 version, The Rogue Prince of Persia has dropped onto PlayStation Plus Extra and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as day-one additions:

Back in June, Squanch Games announced High on Life 2, a sequel to one of the best surprise games of 2022. Now a few months later, we have an official release date. This week , Squanch Games confirmed that High on Life 2 will release on February 13th 2026. The …

Just as expected, the ROG Xbox Ally got its final launch trailer at Gamescom today. The new collaborative handheld gaming system from Asus and Microsoft will begin shipping out in October, the company has confirmed at Gamescom 2025. 

The second wave of Game Pass titles for the month have now been revealed. August is shaping up to be a pretty big month, as not only will Gears of War Reloaded be launching to the service, but BioWare's most recent RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is also joining the …

Following in Valve’s footsteps, Microsoft has unveiled its new ‘ROG Xbox Ally Certified’ verification system - starting with Gears of War Reloaded.

Despite being a massive Kickstarter success, the return of Shenmue wasn't the grand event many backers had hoped for. Shenmue 3 ultimately ended up disappointing both older fans of the original games, and newcomers. Now, creator Yu Suzuki is hoping for a do-over with Shenmue 3 Enhanced Edition.  This week, …