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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.

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.