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Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Loading Begins November 10: How to Pre-Load on PS5, Xbox Series S/X
- Monday November 9, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Grand Theft Auto 6 will be available to pre-load on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on November 10 at midnight. On PS5, the game can be pre-loading starting midnight local time, while on Xbox Series S/X, pre-loading will start at 12am GMT globally. Here's how you can pre-load the open world crime title ahead of launch.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Lets You Connect Your Phone as a Controller on Smart TVs
- Thursday November 5, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Xbox has announced two new controller options in preview for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Users can now connect their Android and iOS smartphones as a controller for the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on supported smart TVs. Additionally, users in the US can now directly connect the Xbox Nano controller to the smart TV using WiFi instead of Bluetooth.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ubisoft Reportedly Bids to Acquire Arkane Studios From Xbox
- Wednesday November 4, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Xbox has reportedly received multiple offers for Arkane Studios, including Ubisoft. According to a new report, Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies have bid to acquire the French game developer. Microsoft has not yet come to an agreement with a potential buyer. Arkane could also be sold to its management.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Promoted In July, Gone Months Later: Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang Addresses Microsoft Exit
- Wednesday November 4, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
After spending more than 21 years at the company and being promoted to Xbox's first COO in July 2026, she has denied allegations of misconduct, leaking confidential information and joining a rival firm.
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www.ndtv.com
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Loading Will Begin November 10; Rockstar Reveals Game Size
- Wednesday November 4, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Rockstar Games has changed the pre-loading date for Grand Theft Auto 6, bringing it up by two days. GTA 6 will now be available to pre-load starting November 10, nine days before it launches on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Rockstar also confirmed that the GTA 6 pre-load file will be 212GB in size depending on the device.
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www.gadgets360.com
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The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Titled 'Sentinel', Bethesda Announcement Could Arrive Next Month
- Friday October 30, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Bethesda is reportedly getting ready to announce the official title of the next Elder Scrolls game. According to a report, the long-awaited RPG is called The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel. Bethesda could reportedly announce the title close to the 15th anniversary of the release of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The Elder Scrolls 6 does not have a release...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Xbox Gamers Could Soon Have More Console Options. Here's What CEO Said
- Thursday October 29, 2026
- Author: Maanya Manchanda
Microsoft's latest comments indicate that improving console availability remains a priority as the company works to strengthen its gaming business.
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www.ndtvprofit.com
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Reportedly Take Up 210GB of SSD Storage on Consoles
- Wednesday October 28, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Grand Theft Auto 6 could reportedly take up 210GB of SSD storage on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. That's according to information shared by PlayStation Game Size and corroborated by Insider Gaming. Rockstar has not yet confirmed the full download size and console performance of GTA 6. The game launches on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on November 19.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Pushes Franchise Past $40 Billion Lifetime Revenue
- Tuesday October 27, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Call of Duty has surpassed $40 billion in lifetime franchise revenue, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed after the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Sharma congratulated Activision for the successful launch of the game and said Modern Warfare 4 was "one of the most celebrated Call of Duty games in its 24-year history."
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www.gadgets360.com
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Netflix Reportedly Offered $500 Million for Exclusive Film and TV Rights for Xbox IP Before Deal Fell Through
- Monday October 26, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Netflix reportedly offered $500 million to Microsoft for an exclusive film and TV license for Xbox IP for seven years. However, talks between the two companies collapsed after a leadership change at the streamer. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly countered with $800 million, but by then Netflix CCO Bela Bajaria had been fired.
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www.gadgets360.com
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No Game Pass? Xbox Now Lets Insiders Buy Cloud Gaming Hours In Packs
- Thursday October 22, 2026
- Author: Niharika Raj
Microsoft is testing a new way to stream Xbox games without a subscription. Here’s how cloud playtime packs work and what they cost.
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www.ndtvprofit.com
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Microsoft Rolls Out Standalone Cloud Playtime Packs to Xbox Insiders
- Thursday October 22, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Xbox is rolling out Cloud playtime packs for Xbox Insiders, allowing them to access cloud streaming without a Game Pass subscription. Cloud playtime packs offer 10, 25, and 50 hours of cloud streaming at introductory launch prices of $3.99, $7.99, and $11.99, respectively. The packs will be available to Xbox users widely starting in November.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Next-Generation Xbox Console Could Cost Rs 1.7 Lakh: Report
- Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
New Xbox Project Helix console estimated to cost between $1,200 (Rs 1.13 lakh) and $1,800 (Rs 1.69 lakh), according to internal estimates.
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www.ndtv.com
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Reportedly Launch in 2028, Could Cost Between $1,200 and $1,800
- Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch the next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, by the holiday season in 2028. The price of the device could be between $1,200 and $1,800, according to internal projections at the company. A next-generation Xbox handheld will reportedly launch in 2027.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microsoft Announces $50 Xbox Nano Controller, Launch Set for Next Month
- Friday October 16, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Nano controller, a portable and pocketable mini controller for Xbox consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and select smart TVs. The controller comes in a white colourway and features all standard gameplay inputs. It is priced $50 in the US and is scheduled for launch on November 4.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Loading Begins November 10: How to Pre-Load on PS5, Xbox Series S/X
- Monday November 9, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Grand Theft Auto 6 will be available to pre-load on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on November 10 at midnight. On PS5, the game can be pre-loading starting midnight local time, while on Xbox Series S/X, pre-loading will start at 12am GMT globally. Here's how you can pre-load the open world crime title ahead of launch.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Lets You Connect Your Phone as a Controller on Smart TVs
- Thursday November 5, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Xbox has announced two new controller options in preview for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Users can now connect their Android and iOS smartphones as a controller for the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on supported smart TVs. Additionally, users in the US can now directly connect the Xbox Nano controller to the smart TV using WiFi instead of Bluetooth.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ubisoft Reportedly Bids to Acquire Arkane Studios From Xbox
- Wednesday November 4, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Xbox has reportedly received multiple offers for Arkane Studios, including Ubisoft. According to a new report, Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies have bid to acquire the French game developer. Microsoft has not yet come to an agreement with a potential buyer. Arkane could also be sold to its management.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Promoted In July, Gone Months Later: Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang Addresses Microsoft Exit
- Wednesday November 4, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
After spending more than 21 years at the company and being promoted to Xbox's first COO in July 2026, she has denied allegations of misconduct, leaking confidential information and joining a rival firm.
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www.ndtv.com
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Loading Will Begin November 10; Rockstar Reveals Game Size
- Wednesday November 4, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Rockstar Games has changed the pre-loading date for Grand Theft Auto 6, bringing it up by two days. GTA 6 will now be available to pre-load starting November 10, nine days before it launches on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Rockstar also confirmed that the GTA 6 pre-load file will be 212GB in size depending on the device.
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www.gadgets360.com
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The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Titled 'Sentinel', Bethesda Announcement Could Arrive Next Month
- Friday October 30, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Bethesda is reportedly getting ready to announce the official title of the next Elder Scrolls game. According to a report, the long-awaited RPG is called The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel. Bethesda could reportedly announce the title close to the 15th anniversary of the release of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The Elder Scrolls 6 does not have a release...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Xbox Gamers Could Soon Have More Console Options. Here's What CEO Said
- Thursday October 29, 2026
- Author: Maanya Manchanda
Microsoft's latest comments indicate that improving console availability remains a priority as the company works to strengthen its gaming business.
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www.ndtvprofit.com
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Reportedly Take Up 210GB of SSD Storage on Consoles
- Wednesday October 28, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Grand Theft Auto 6 could reportedly take up 210GB of SSD storage on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. That's according to information shared by PlayStation Game Size and corroborated by Insider Gaming. Rockstar has not yet confirmed the full download size and console performance of GTA 6. The game launches on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on November 19.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Pushes Franchise Past $40 Billion Lifetime Revenue
- Tuesday October 27, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Call of Duty has surpassed $40 billion in lifetime franchise revenue, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed after the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Sharma congratulated Activision for the successful launch of the game and said Modern Warfare 4 was "one of the most celebrated Call of Duty games in its 24-year history."
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www.gadgets360.com
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Netflix Reportedly Offered $500 Million for Exclusive Film and TV Rights for Xbox IP Before Deal Fell Through
- Monday October 26, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Netflix reportedly offered $500 million to Microsoft for an exclusive film and TV license for Xbox IP for seven years. However, talks between the two companies collapsed after a leadership change at the streamer. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly countered with $800 million, but by then Netflix CCO Bela Bajaria had been fired.
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www.gadgets360.com
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No Game Pass? Xbox Now Lets Insiders Buy Cloud Gaming Hours In Packs
- Thursday October 22, 2026
- Author: Niharika Raj
Microsoft is testing a new way to stream Xbox games without a subscription. Here’s how cloud playtime packs work and what they cost.
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www.ndtvprofit.com
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Microsoft Rolls Out Standalone Cloud Playtime Packs to Xbox Insiders
- Thursday October 22, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Xbox is rolling out Cloud playtime packs for Xbox Insiders, allowing them to access cloud streaming without a Game Pass subscription. Cloud playtime packs offer 10, 25, and 50 hours of cloud streaming at introductory launch prices of $3.99, $7.99, and $11.99, respectively. The packs will be available to Xbox users widely starting in November.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Next-Generation Xbox Console Could Cost Rs 1.7 Lakh: Report
- Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
New Xbox Project Helix console estimated to cost between $1,200 (Rs 1.13 lakh) and $1,800 (Rs 1.69 lakh), according to internal estimates.
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www.ndtv.com
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Reportedly Launch in 2028, Could Cost Between $1,200 and $1,800
- Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch the next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, by the holiday season in 2028. The price of the device could be between $1,200 and $1,800, according to internal projections at the company. A next-generation Xbox handheld will reportedly launch in 2027.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microsoft Announces $50 Xbox Nano Controller, Launch Set for Next Month
- Friday October 16, 2026
- Written by Manas Mitul
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Nano controller, a portable and pocketable mini controller for Xbox consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and select smart TVs. The controller comes in a white colourway and features all standard gameplay inputs. It is priced $50 in the US and is scheduled for launch on November 4.
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www.gadgets360.com