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The gaming news tag on WindowsForum.com covers the latest developments in the gaming industry, with a focus on Microsoft's ecosystem. Recent discussions include Xbox Game Pass lineup changes, such as the removal of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and the departure of Borderlands 3 and Sea of Stars. The tag also explores platform transitions, like the potential Windows release of Death Stranding 2 and Capcom's decision to drop Windows 10 support for Monster Hunter games. Additionally, it addresses industry-wide shifts, including Steam's end of 32-bit support and Microsoft's AI-driven restructuring at King. Readers can expect updates on game availability, compatibility issues, and corporate moves affecting PC gaming.
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    Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Reportedly Set for January 2027, Delaying 2026 Window

    Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly heading to PlayStation 5 on January 26, 2027. That would be a few weeks past the "later this year" window Xbox and Playground Games have publicly stuck to. Nothing here is official yet, so the date, price and format below are all unconfirmed. What the report says...
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    Gears of War: E-Day Steam Backlash Reported, but Review-Bombing Claim Lacks Evidence

    Gears of War: E-Day is facing Steam backlash, according to GameRant, but the stronger claim that it is being “review-bombed” needs more evidence than selected negative reviews. The Coalition’s Xbox Game Studios prequel launched on October 6, 2026, bringing the controversy directly into...
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    PHYSINT Casts Bill Skarsgård as Lead After Xbox Publishing Deal; PC Release Still Unconfirmed

    Bill Skarsgård will play the protagonist in PHYSINT, Hideo Kojima’s upcoming action-espionage game, following its move to Xbox publishing. Kojima Productions dates the casting reveal to September 17, 2026, during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show broadcast, where Kojima also unveiled a poster featuring...
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    Xbox FPS Boost Return Teased for 2026? What Jason Ronald Actually Said

    Xbox fans have spent about five years treating FPS Boost as a finished chapter. One social media reply has now brought the question back, although the reply never actually mentions FPS Boost. On September 30, 2026, someone asked Jason Ronald whether FPS Boost might return. Pure Xbox identifies...
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    Marvel’s Wolverine Reaches In-Game Rendering on KytyPS5 Emulator at Single-Digit FPS

    Two weeks after launch, Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine is showing up on PCs. There's no PC port behind this. It's coming from KytyPS5, an open-source PlayStation 5 emulator that has gone from drawing the game's menus to drawing its cutscenes and an in-game scene. It runs at a few frames per...
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    Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Xbox Achievements: Full 1,000G List and Chaos Challenges

    Two decades on, Lu Bu is back for Dynasty Warriors 3's remaster, and he's bringing a 1,000 Gamerscore list that will keep completionists busy for a long time. TrueAchievements has published the Xbox achievement list for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered the day before launch. The...
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    Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Removed From Game Pass July 21 Lineup

    Xbox has withdrawn Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 from its July Game Pass slate only days after listing the remastered collection for a July 21 release. The company has not provided a reason or a replacement date. Xbox Wire originally included the game in its July 7 Game Pass announcement for...
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    Death Stranding 2 PC Port Signals Windows Release via ESRB

    The ESRB has quietly listed a Windows PC entry for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, a move that strongly suggests a PC port is in the works even though neither Kojima Productions nor Sony Interactive Entertainment has formally announced a release date or storefront plans. The rating entry...
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    Capcom Drops Windows 10 Compatibility for Monster Hunter PC Games After Oct 14 2025

    Capcom has quietly moved a new compatibility line into the post‑launch roadmap for its Monster Hunter trilogy on PC: starting October 14, 2025, the publisher will no longer guarantee that Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter World, and Monster Hunter Rise will run on Windows 10. The change —...
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    Steam to End Windows 32-bit Support by Jan 2026: What You Need to Know

    Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...
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    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 May Arrive on PS5 This November (Rumor)

    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 may be preparing to land on PlayStation 5 this November, according to fresh retail‑insider tips picked up by multiple outlets — but the rumour arrives with a heavy asterisk: the simulator’s troubled console launch last year, ongoing performance concerns tied to...
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    NBA 2K26 Build Specialization Paused on MyCAREER; Progress Through Online Modes

    The Build Specialization progress counters in NBA 2K26 stopped updating for NBA MyCAREER games after a recent patch, and while the change is server-side (not a corrupted save), players can keep advancing their MyPLAYER by switching to supported online modes such as Street Kings, Park, REC, and...
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    King Candy Crush Layoffs and Microsoft's AI Push: A Case of AI-Driven Gaming

    Microsoft’s streamlining of its gaming operations has moved from boardroom memo to daily reality at King, the studio behind Candy Crush — roughly 200 roles are reported to have been cut, and multiple independent accounts suggest remaining staff are being pushed to rely on generative AI tools as...
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    Xbox Game Pass August 2025 Leaves 5 Games, Borderlands 3 & Sea of Stars Lead

    Microsoft confirmed that five titles will leave Xbox Game Pass at the end of August, with Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition and Sea of Stars among the most notable removals — players have until August 31 to finish, download, or buy these games before they disappear from the service. Background Xbox...
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    Gaming Copilot Arrives in Windows 11 Game Bar Preview: AI Help or Privacy Risk?

    Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot has arrived in the Windows 11 Game Bar preview — an AI-powered, in-game assistant that promises real-time, context-aware help to players — and the reaction has been immediate and polarized, with excitement from accessibility advocates and convenience-seekers clashing...
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    Battlefield 6 Unveiled: Modern Warfare Returns with New Features and Exciting Multiplayer

    Electronic Arts (EA) has officially unveiled the next installment in its acclaimed first-person shooter series, Battlefield 6, with a reveal trailer that has ignited excitement among fans. The trailer introduces a new antagonist, Pax Armata, a Private Military Corporation (PMC) funded by former...
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    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 May Launch on PS5 in 2025: Industry Insider Leaks

    Microsoft Flight Simulator, a flagship title in Microsoft's gaming portfolio, has long been synonymous with the Xbox and PC platforms. However, recent developments suggest that this exclusive association may soon change. According to industry insider NateTheHate, Microsoft is planning to release...
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    Microsoft Restructuring 2025: Major Xbox Divisions Affected by Layoffs and Project Cancellations

    In July 2025, Microsoft announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off approximately 9,000 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its global staff. This move is part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency across various...
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    Final Fantasy XIV Support Ends on Windows 10 in October 2025: what Gamers Need to Know

    Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's termination of security updates for the operating system on the same date. This decision underscores the evolving landscape of software support...
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    FF14 Drops Windows 10 Support in October 2025: Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

    The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide...
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