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Xbox Halts Development on Co-Op Game From Just Cause Studio, Kojima's OD Reportedly Still in the Works
Microsoft has cancelled development on Contraband, a co-op title that was in the works at Just Cause maker Avalanche Studios. The news comes a month after Xbox was hit with widespread cuts, that saw several projects cancelled.
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ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Will Reportedly Launch in October
A reliable tipster has confirmed the release date for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds. The two Xbox-branded handhelds will reportedly launch in October. Pre-orders for the devices are expected to go live later this month at Gamescom.
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Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 Titles for August Announced: Assassin's Creed Mirage, Rain World and More
Microsoft has announced the titles joining Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August. The lineup of games is led by Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage. Other games joining the service include Rain World, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, 9 Kings and more.
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Starfield to Reportedly Release on PS5 in Spring 2026, Alongside New Expansion
Starfield will arrive on PS5 in Spring 2026, according to a new report. Bethesda's sci-fi RPG will reportedly get a PS5 version alongside its second expansion. The game's PS5 release was reportedly pushed back from 2025 party because of weak sales of the Shattered Space expansions.
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Xbox Game Pass Hit Nearly $5 Billion in Revenue for the First Time in FY 2025, Microsoft Says
Microsoft Satya Nadella confirmed that Xbox Game Pass generated nearly $5 billion in annual revenue last year. The game subscription service hit the milestone for the first time, Nadella confirmed.
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X Price in Europe, Preorder Date Leaked
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally preorders are expected to commence next month. Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally pricing has also been leaked, aligning with older claims. These gaming consoles are anticipated to launch on the same day as a Microsoft live show, where a new title for Asus' Xbox-branded devices is expected to be demoed.
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Xbox's Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 Reportedly Coming to PS5
Two more Xbox first-party games are reportedly coming to PS5. Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 will reportedly get a PlayStation release alongside Xbox and PC versions. The two games, don't have a release date yet but are expected to launch in 2026.
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Forza Horizon 5 Is Reportedly the Best-Selling Game on PS5 in 2025
Forza Horizon 5 is reportedly the best-selling game on PS5 in 2025. The racing title has sold three million units on Sony's console since it released on the platform in April, according to a market analytics firm.
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Microsoft Reverses $80 Pricing for The Outer Worlds 2, Issuing Refunds for Pre-Orders
Microsoft is reversing its decision to price The Outer Worlds 2 at $80. Developer Obsidian confirmed Wednesday that the price of the standard edition of the game would go down to $69.99 from previously announced $79.99.
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'Tone-Deaf' Xbox Producer Tells Fired Workers To Use AI For Support, Faces Backlash
Matt Turnbull, executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, told the fired employees to seek help of AI chatbots.
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Call of Duty: WWII on Xbox PC App Taken Offline After Players Report Security Issue
Call of Duty: WWII reportedly has an exploit on the Xbox PC app that allows malicious actors to hack into players' PCs. Activision has acknowledged the issue and has taken the game offline while it investigates the problem.
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Forza Motorsport Team 'No More', Romero Games 'Completely Closed' Following Microsoft Cuts
The latest round of cuts at Microsoft has impacted the Forza Motorsport team and reportedly led to Ireland-based Romero Games being closed. Microsoft slashed four percent of its total workforce last week and cancelled several projects in development at multiple Xbox-owned studios.
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Arkane Studios Founder Calls Game Pass 'Unsustainable' After Xbox Layoffs
Microsoft-owned Arkane Studios founder has called Xbox Game Pass "unsustainable" following a wave of layoffs last week that hit the Xbox division hard. Game Pass offers subscribers several new games, including all first-party Microsoft games, at launch for no additional cost.
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Helldivers 2 is Coming to Xbox Series S/X Next Month, Pre-Orders Now Live
Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox next month, developer Arrowhead Game Studios announced on Thursday. The game will mark the first time a Sony-published title will launch on the Xbox platform.
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Microsoft Says Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Not Retiring 'Anytime Soon' After Rumour Surfaces Amid Layoffs
In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft said Xbox chief Phil Spencer was not retiring "anytime soon". The rumour surfaced after company-wide layoffs at Microsoft that affected around four percent of the total workforce.
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Xbox Halts Development on Co-Op Game From Just Cause Studio, Kojima's OD Reportedly Still in the Works
Microsoft has cancelled development on Contraband, a co-op title that was in the works at Just Cause maker Avalanche Studios. The news comes a month after Xbox was hit with widespread cuts, that saw several projects cancelled.
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ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Will Reportedly Launch in October
A reliable tipster has confirmed the release date for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds. The two Xbox-branded handhelds will reportedly launch in October. Pre-orders for the devices are expected to go live later this month at Gamescom.
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Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 Titles for August Announced: Assassin's Creed Mirage, Rain World and More
Microsoft has announced the titles joining Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August. The lineup of games is led by Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage. Other games joining the service include Rain World, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, 9 Kings and more.
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Starfield to Reportedly Release on PS5 in Spring 2026, Alongside New Expansion
Starfield will arrive on PS5 in Spring 2026, according to a new report. Bethesda's sci-fi RPG will reportedly get a PS5 version alongside its second expansion. The game's PS5 release was reportedly pushed back from 2025 party because of weak sales of the Shattered Space expansions.
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Xbox Game Pass Hit Nearly $5 Billion in Revenue for the First Time in FY 2025, Microsoft Says
Microsoft Satya Nadella confirmed that Xbox Game Pass generated nearly $5 billion in annual revenue last year. The game subscription service hit the milestone for the first time, Nadella confirmed.
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X Price in Europe, Preorder Date Leaked
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally preorders are expected to commence next month. Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally pricing has also been leaked, aligning with older claims. These gaming consoles are anticipated to launch on the same day as a Microsoft live show, where a new title for Asus' Xbox-branded devices is expected to be demoed.
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Xbox's Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 Reportedly Coming to PS5
Two more Xbox first-party games are reportedly coming to PS5. Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 will reportedly get a PlayStation release alongside Xbox and PC versions. The two games, don't have a release date yet but are expected to launch in 2026.
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Forza Horizon 5 Is Reportedly the Best-Selling Game on PS5 in 2025
Forza Horizon 5 is reportedly the best-selling game on PS5 in 2025. The racing title has sold three million units on Sony's console since it released on the platform in April, according to a market analytics firm.
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Microsoft Reverses $80 Pricing for The Outer Worlds 2, Issuing Refunds for Pre-Orders
Microsoft is reversing its decision to price The Outer Worlds 2 at $80. Developer Obsidian confirmed Wednesday that the price of the standard edition of the game would go down to $69.99 from previously announced $79.99.
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'Tone-Deaf' Xbox Producer Tells Fired Workers To Use AI For Support, Faces Backlash
Matt Turnbull, executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, told the fired employees to seek help of AI chatbots.
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Call of Duty: WWII on Xbox PC App Taken Offline After Players Report Security Issue
Call of Duty: WWII reportedly has an exploit on the Xbox PC app that allows malicious actors to hack into players' PCs. Activision has acknowledged the issue and has taken the game offline while it investigates the problem.
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Forza Motorsport Team 'No More', Romero Games 'Completely Closed' Following Microsoft Cuts
The latest round of cuts at Microsoft has impacted the Forza Motorsport team and reportedly led to Ireland-based Romero Games being closed. Microsoft slashed four percent of its total workforce last week and cancelled several projects in development at multiple Xbox-owned studios.
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Arkane Studios Founder Calls Game Pass 'Unsustainable' After Xbox Layoffs
Microsoft-owned Arkane Studios founder has called Xbox Game Pass "unsustainable" following a wave of layoffs last week that hit the Xbox division hard. Game Pass offers subscribers several new games, including all first-party Microsoft games, at launch for no additional cost.
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Helldivers 2 is Coming to Xbox Series S/X Next Month, Pre-Orders Now Live
Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox next month, developer Arrowhead Game Studios announced on Thursday. The game will mark the first time a Sony-published title will launch on the Xbox platform.
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Microsoft Says Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Not Retiring 'Anytime Soon' After Rumour Surfaces Amid Layoffs
In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft said Xbox chief Phil Spencer was not retiring "anytime soon". The rumour surfaced after company-wide layoffs at Microsoft that affected around four percent of the total workforce.
