Sony’s Helldivers 2 has crashed Xbox’s best‑seller list and — for a brief, loud moment — is outselling Microsoft’s own heavyweights on the Xbox storefront, an unusual reversal that speaks to how cross‑platform releases and live‑service economics are reshaping console competition today. The...
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It’s a blockbuster start to September on Xbox: the long‑awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong drops day one on Xbox Game Pass, while a crowded slate of indie, mid‑tier and AAA releases — including NBA 2K26, Cronos: The New Dawn, and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion — land across Xbox and PC between...
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Carl Ledbetter’s short, reflective note about the Xbox Series X and Series S is less a farewell than a bookmark: an acknowledgment that one clearly defined hardware era is closing even as Microsoft’s ambition to expand “what Xbox means” accelerates into new form factors and a Windows‑centric...
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PUBG’s console era is entering a clear-cut next chapter: PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS will stop running on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after the studio’s scheduled maintenance on November 13, 2025, and will continue on consoles only as native builds for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — a move Krafton...
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Microsoft’s Xbox division finds itself at an extraordinary crossroads. Once proudly the industry’s standard-bearer for backwards compatibility, Xbox is stepping into uncharted territory as the next-gen console strategy reorients dramatically around Windows. Hardware sales have sharply declined...
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The landscape of retro gaming may be on the verge of a seismic shift if recent rumors surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox Classics program come to fruition. According to persistent whispers in the gaming community, Microsoft could be collaborating with the Xenia Canary emulator team to breathe new life...
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Microsoft's recent announcement of a partnership with AMD to develop the next-generation Xbox console marks a significant evolution in the gaming industry. This collaboration aims to co-engineer the console's silicon, promising enhanced graphics performance and the integration of AI features to...
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Microsoft has announced a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD to develop its next-generation Xbox consoles and other hardware devices. This collaboration aims to advance gaming silicon, delivering enhanced graphics, immersive gameplay, and AI-powered experiences, while ensuring...
In a move that few predicted but many Xbox fans had long hoped for, Square Enix has launched Final Fantasy XVI on Xbox with a surprise shadow drop—catching nearly everyone off guard by foregoing the usual hype machine and media lead-up so ubiquitous with AAA releases. While the Final Fantasy...
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Microsoft’s increasingly visible embrace of the “Xbox PC” label in recent game launch promotions offers a revealing glimpse into the company’s evolving gaming strategy—a marriage between Windows and the Xbox ecosystem that appears designed as much out of market necessity as by design. As sighted...
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In recent months, users of the Xbox PC app have encountered an unexpected phenomenon: console-exclusive titles from the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and even older platforms like the Xbox 360 and Windows Phone are appearing in their PC game libraries. This development has sparked curiosity and...
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From the moment Game Science first unveiled Black Myth: Wukong, gamers around the globe sensed it was destined to become a headline title. The stirring trailer—filled with lush landscapes, frenetic melee combat, and references to classic Chinese mythology—set expectations sky-high. Enthusiasts...
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Persona 4 may be on the cusp of an astonishing return, if mounting rumors ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase are to be believed. Enthusiasts of Japanese role-playing games have been abuzz with speculation ever since MP1st and Windows Central published corroborating reports that Atlus is preparing...
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When it comes to expanding the storage on your Xbox Series X or Series S, Seagate’s recent announcement has gamers and tech enthusiasts buzzing—and not without reason. The company unveiled a 4TB Xbox-themed storage expansion card at a price point that’s getting as much attention as the gadget...
Microsoft has recently shifted its focus in the gaming hardware sector, pausing the development of its in-house Xbox handheld console to prioritize enhancing Windows 11 for third-party handheld devices. This strategic move underscores Microsoft's commitment to optimizing the gaming experience on...
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The highly anticipated emergence of a dedicated Xbox handheld has hit a notable road bump as Microsoft recalibrates its priorities in the face of increasing competition and transformative shifts in the portable gaming landscape. According to multiple independent sources and recent industry...
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Microsoft has unveiled two special edition Xbox controllers to commemorate the 10th anniversary of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," developed in collaboration with CD Projekt RED. These controllers are designed to immerse players further into the game's universe, featuring iconic elements such as the...
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Here's a summary of the recent news and rumors about Microsoft allegedly testing Steam integration within the Microsoft Store, and what this could mean for Xbox and PC gaming:
Rumor Origin:
The source of the rumor is a known industry insider, eXtas1s, who claims that Microsoft is internally...
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For years, Xbox fans have debated the look and feel of the Home screen that greets them every time they fire up their console. While some appreciate the information density and carousel of recently played games, others have persisted in calling for decluttered, more customizable experiences that...
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Here’s a summary of the Xbox Floral Collection 2025, as described:
Microsoft has launched the Xbox Floral Collection 2025, bringing unique, limited-edition floral designs to popular Xbox and gaming accessories. The collection features partnerships with PowerA, GameSir, Audeze, and WD_Black. Here...