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Insiders have claimed that Microsoft is considering removing future Call of Duty entries from its day-one Xbox Game Pass program.

Initially set to launch sometime in Autumn 2026, industry insiders have claimed that Playground Games’ Fable could be delayed – possibly to 2027.

It sounds like Halo: Campaign Evolved will be releasing much sooner than expected. The game was announced last year, with a vague 2026 release window but recent leaks point to a July release date.

Following quite a few months of waiting, Starfield’s big Free Lanes update is available now, adding new POIs; weapon customisation; Cruise Mode and much more.

A massive new wave of titles for Game Pass has just been announced. Over the next few weeks, almost 20 more games will join Game Pass, including he likes of Hades 2 and Vampire Crawlers. The list also contains some previously released titles moving down a tier, so The Elder …

With State of Decay 3 finally starting to pick up steam, Undead Labs have confirmed that its initial 2020 announcement trailer was little more than a “concept.”

Sony might finally be ready to jump back into the handheld market with more than just a streaming accessory. According to recent reports, Sony’s long-rumoured next-gen handheld (codenamed Project Canis) is being designed to outperform the Xbox Series S.

Following the release of South of Midnight, Compulsion Games have confirmed that their next project will once again be a brand new IP.

Microsoft has confirmed its plans for the summer Xbox Games Showcase. There will once again be a day of announcements in June, followed by a special Direct presentation on Gears E-Day, the latest game in the Gears of War franchise.  The showcase, announced by newly appointed Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, …

The Xbox Game Pass tier lineup might be about to change once again. Following the recent appointment of Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, reports are surfacing that a budget-friendly, first-party-focused Game Pass tier is currently being planned.  According to findings shared by Better xCloud, the Triton tier is …

Due to delays and internal reboots, Marathon ended up being in development for much longer than initially planned. With a six year timeline, the cost of producing the game rose exponentially for Bungie, with estimates putting the final number in the $250M to $300M range. Despite positive reviews from those that have given the game a chance, Marathon has reportedly only shifted an estimated 1.2M copies so far, with the vast majority of that coming from the PC market. 

Microsoft seems to be doubling down on its efforts to streamline the PC gaming experience by rebranding the "Full Screen Experience" (FSE) that debuted on the ROG Xbox Ally to the more concise "Xbox mode". Announced during a technical session at GDC 2026, this shift is designed to make the feature more accessible to mainstream users.

Microsoft had its first Xbox showcase of the year back in January, giving us new looks at upcoming games like Fable and Forza Horizon 6. Now, the next showcase has been pencilled in, and it is happening later this week.  Notably, this next Xbox games showcase will be the first …

As part of their latest deep-dive, Playground Games have detailed all of the many improvements coming to Forza Horizon 6’s vehicle customisation.

Following a demo release earlier this year, Poncle has now announced an April launch for its new Vampire Survivors deckbuilding spin-off - Vampire Crawlers

Xbox Insiders are getting a new firmware update, bringing improved customisation, new Quick Resume options, QoL additions and more.

Initially announced during Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct, Double Fine’s next project – KILN – is officially set to launch in just over a month’s time.

Subnautica 2 has been in headlines recently but not for the right reasons. A legal case between three fired Unknown Worlds Entertainment executives and publisher Krafton had resulted in a judge ruling that the former CEO of the studio must be reinstated. Now, Krafton is moving things along and getting …

The next wave of titles for Xbox Game Pass has been announced. Shortly after the game's appearance in the PlayStation Plus Extra library, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8) is now also available on Game Pass. Some other hits, like Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7 are also re-joining the Game Pass library. 

Microsoft is preparing to bring its AI-driven “Gaming Copilot” assistant to current-generation Xbox Series X|S consoles by the end of 2026, as confirmed by Sonali Yadav, Xbox Gaming AI partner group project manager, during a recent GDC 2026 panel. The service, which has been undergoing beta testing on PC, mobile, …

AMD is in the middle of developing a new version of FidelityFX Super Resolution. Currently codenamed FSR Diamond, this new FSR version was designed with Microsoft's next-generation gaming console, Project Helix, in mind.  As per Jack Huynh's post (via VideoCardz), FSR Diamond is anticipated to be much more than a …

As part of their GDC talk, Microsoft confirmed that more titles will join their dormant Xbox backwards compatibility program later this year.

Following its debut on the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft has confirmed that their Xbox Mode is coming to Windows 11 PC starting from next month.

Following its announcement last year, Microsoft has confirmed that Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight launches on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 later this month.

Microsoft has quietly announced its next-generation Xbox console, teasing exactly what we've been hearing for months in rumours - that it will be a PC hybrid with the ability to play Windows games. 

For years, fans have wanted to see Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas remastered for newer hardware. Development may have actually just begun on that exact thing, according to a teaser from Iron Galaxy Studios. 

Cyberpunk 2077 made its debut on subscription services a short while ago when it joined the PlayStation Plus Extra library. Now, the game is also joining Xbox Game Pass, but only for consoles, with no PC version being offered.

Following leaks and rumours, notable insiders have claimed that Starfield will be coming to PlayStation on the 7th of April 2026.

Microsoft has launched its February 2026 Xbox update, bringing a suite of improvements to console players and QoL refinements across the ecosystem. The most notable addition is the expansion of 1440p cloud streaming for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, allowing Game Pass Ultimate members to enjoy sharper visuals …

Well over a decade on from the last game, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has opened up discussions surrounding bringing back Killer Instinct.