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Xbox has confirmed its Gamescom 2026 appearance, featuring a playable lineup that includes Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, and Minecraft Dungeons 2.
Xbox online services have resumed following a 16-hour disruption that blocked game access and fueled debates over all-digital media reliance.
A widespread Xbox service failure prevented users from accessing both digital accounts and physical game discs for more than 12 hours.
Ubisoft and Xbox are expanding game accessibility by offering free PC versions of select titles to Xbox owners.
Xbox services are experiencing outages that prevent some players from launching both digital and physical games.
Rockstar Games is clarifying region-lock restrictions for GTA 6 pre-order download codes as some players face access issues.
Xbox is testing a smart download client designed to optimize game download speeds by identifying the fastest available servers.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has topped Xbox charts, surpassing Ubisoft's annual sales expectations within two weeks.
Dataminers have uncovered a hidden Xbox 360 emulator within Microsoft's PC backwards compatibility system.
Xbox emerges as the only growing platform in the US market as overall video game spending and hardware sales decline in June 2026.
Jared Palmer has departed his role as Xbox Vice President of Engineering only months after his appointment.
Meta is expanding its Horizon+ subscription to include Xbox Game Pass perks, bringing a 'Starter Edition' to Quest users.
A former Forza Horizon 5 director claims Xbox Game Pass failed to attract enough subscribers, contributing to current company layoffs.
Xbox Game Pass is expanding its library with a new wave of titles, including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Beast of Reincarnation.
Recent reports reveal that two thirds of the developers who worked on Doom (2016) have been laid off in the latest round of Xbox cuts.
Xbox Game Pass will remove eight titles from its library on July 31, 2026, prompting some subscribers to consider canceling.
Microsoft's shifting strategy regarding console exclusives has sparked debate as uncertainty persists over the future of Xbox-to-PlayStation ports.
Internal friction at Xbox is coming to light as reports suggest studio leadership holds negative views on the Game Pass subscription model.
Microsoft is pivoting back to permanent console exclusives to give consumers a reason to purchase Xbox hardware.
Todd Howard denies rumored tensions between Bethesda and Obsidian while confirming an ambitious pipeline of upcoming Fallout and Elder Scrolls titles.
Multiple high-profile titles, including GTA Online and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, are available for free across Xbox and PlayStation platforms.
Xbox Game Pass is expanding its library with the global launch of the multiplayer title Mavrix alongside reports of internal friction regarding the service.
Following its departure from Xbox, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games is actively seeking new industry collaborations.
Microsoft has reportedly canceled 'Project Ekur,' a multiplayer Halo title featuring large-scale battles and customizable characters.
A Brazilian gamer has successfully challenged Microsoft in court regarding the loss of digital content following an account hack.
ZeniMax maintains that The Elder Scrolls Online will continue despite drastic size reductions following widespread Xbox cuts.
Halo Studios leadership faces internal allegations of workplace misconduct, mismanagement, and abusive behavior directed at development teams.
A Brazilian gamer successfully sued Microsoft to regain access to a hijacked Xbox account, sparking discussions on digital preservation.
New details reveal that Ryse: Son of Rome was envisioned as a long-term franchise to rival the Assassin's Creed series on Xbox.
PlayStation-exclusive ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have overtaken GTA 6 as the best-selling games.
Crimson Desert has reached an all-time low price on Amazon for PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
Microsoft's mass layoffs at id Software have sparked debate over the studio's future and a notable reaction from John Carmack.
Asha Sharma takes the helm as Xbox CEO amid scrutiny over her outsider status and reports of significant workforce reductions.
A Brazilian court has ordered Microsoft to restore a hacked Xbox account and pay damages after the company blocked a user's digital game library.
Xbox may introduce a disc-to-digital game conversion system next week amid a surge of new game releases.
Microsoft is implementing a massive reboot at Xbox, marked by 4,800 layoffs and structural upheaval across its gaming divisions.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been appointed as an advisor to the U.S. Federal Reserve's Task Force for Productivity and Jobs amid controversy over company layoffs.
Microsoft is pivoting Obsidian Entertainment to develop a new Fallout game following the cancellation of Avowed 2.
The viral indie horror title Buckshot Roulette has made a surprise debut on Xbox Game Pass.
Microsoft is reconsidering its multiplatform strategy as Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers fluctuate and exclusive titles return to the spotlight.
Microsoft's latest wave of layoffs has reportedly gutted major gaming studios, including id Software and Bethesda.
The upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC is drawing attention for its a-typical approach to Xbox achievements.
IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy after ending its deal with Xbox, leading to studio closures and layoffs.
Microsoft is cutting 3,200 jobs at Xbox following a failed streaming strategy and significant financial losses.
Doom co-creator John Romero responds to reports that Xbox has cut approximately half of the staff at id Software.
Microsoft is executing massive workforce reductions at Xbox, including phased layoffs and the departure of four studios.
Reports indicate Xbox layoffs have severely impacted Id Software's coding team and reduced Obsidian Entertainment's staff by approximately 25%.
Microsoft shifts its Xbox strategy back toward console exclusivity as reports suggest the Game Pass subscription model has underperformed.
Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio has publicly inquired about purchasing the studio back from Microsoft as the parent company explores divestment options.
Microsoft has announced a strategic shift for its gaming division involving thousands of layoffs and the spin-off of several key development studios.
Undead Labs, developer of State of Decay 3, is splitting from Xbox as part of a broader sale of studios.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is facing criticism over a goal to entertain more than a billion people daily.
Microsoft is reportedly evaluating 'Project Helix,' a program that could allow Xbox users to convert physical games into downloadable files.
Microsoft is implementing massive job cuts and divesting multiple gaming studios as part of a major overhaul of its Xbox division.
Gaming hardware costs are soaring, with some next-generation consoles projected to reach $1,000.
Xbox is implementing a leadership reshuffle at Arkane Studios and MachineGames, placing Jerk Gustafsson at the helm of Arkane.
Xbox is drawing attention to the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved as a physical disc in an era of disappearing physical game media.
Xbox has offered several titles for free during Free Play Days, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 transitions to a standalone game.
Gaming industry discourse is centering on Xbox's strategic direction and the viability of physical PlayStation media.
Xbox is testing a new disc-to-digital feature designed to digitize physical game collections as reports surface regarding a digital-only 'Project Helix'.