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Former FTC Head Calls Microsoft “Too-Big-to-Care” in Light of Game Pass Price Hike

Former FTC Head Calls Microsoft “Too-Big-to-Care” in Light of Game Pass Price Hike

In a social media post, Lina Khan wrote about the dangers of industry consolidation with Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Battlefield 6 Will Kick Off its First Season With Covert Operations

Battlefield 6 Will Kick Off its First Season With Covert Operations

EA didn't really reveal any details about what Covert Operations, which could just be a nicer name for daily and weekly missions.

Ghost of Yōtei Tops UK Physical Sales Charts on Debut, Dethrones EA Sports FC 26

Ghost of Yōtei Tops UK Physical Sales Charts on Debut, Dethrones EA Sports FC 26

Despite selling 40 percent fewer than its predecessor, it nearly tripled the sales of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Xbox is “Actively Investing” in Future First-Party Consoles and Devices

Xbox is “Actively Investing” in Future First-Party Consoles and Devices

Following rumors of the company's console plans being "up in the air," Microsoft reiterates plans for future gaming hardware.

Last Epoch Director is Unsure About Orobyss Monetization, Seasonal-to-Expansion Roadmap Coming Soon

Last Epoch Director is Unsure About Orobyss Monetization, Seasonal-to-Expansion Roadmap Coming Soon

"We are still modeling how the expansion will be monetized exactly, but when a decision is made, we will share it with you right away.”

Microsoft’s Own Xbox Handheld Was Cancelled Because of AMD Wanting High Minimum Orders – Rumour

Microsoft’s Own Xbox Handheld Was Cancelled Because of AMD Wanting High Minimum Orders – Rumour

The report also indicates that, rather than being a handheld PC, the Xbox handheld device was going to be a full-fledged console.

Payday 3’s Offline Mode is No Longer in Development

Payday 3’s Offline Mode is No Longer in Development

The long-awaited feature isn't "feasible" for where Starbreeze is currently going with the game, says general manager Jonas Skantz.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Free Tier With Ads in the Works – Rumor

Xbox Cloud Gaming Free Tier With Ads in the Works – Rumor

The tier will allegedly support Xbox consoles, PC, web browsers and handhelds in a public beta before fully launching down the line.

Xbox Gave Up Over $300 Million in Call of Duty Sales Last Year – Rumor

Xbox Gave Up Over $300 Million in Call of Duty Sales Last Year – Rumor

Despite launching eight years, the subscription service reportedly still isn't generating the desired revenue for Microsoft.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Trailer Showcase’s Mine’s Boxing Skills, Dark Awakening

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Trailer Showcase’s Mine’s Boxing Skills, Dark Awakening

Mine can more than hold his own in the upcoming side story, kicking off enemies and unleashing his own powerful Heat Actions.

Ninja Gaiden 4: The Two Masters DLC Launches in Early 2026, Includes New Story and Post-Game Content

Ninja Gaiden 4: The Two Masters DLC Launches in Early 2026, Includes New Story and Post-Game Content

Ryu and Yakumo will each receive new weapons with "distinct qualities" and a "plethora of mechanics" for players to master.

Kingmakers Delayed Again, 30 Minute Gameplay Deep Dive Coming “Very Soon”

Kingmakers Delayed Again, 30 Minute Gameplay Deep Dive Coming “Very Soon”

Redemption Road's ambitious third-person shooter/strategy has been delayed just five days before the launch of early access.

ARC Raiders Developers Delayed the Game for Three Years Because it Was Not Fun

ARC Raiders Developers Delayed the Game for Three Years Because it Was Not Fun

Early builds of ARC Raiders not quite being fun also ultimately led to the decision at Embark Studios to pivot from PvE to PvPvE.

Skate Season 1 Trailer Hypes New Areas, Over 200 Cosmetic Items

Skate Season 1 Trailer Hypes New Areas, Over 200 Cosmetic Items

Season 1 includes the introduction of the Skate Pass, which offers over 80 free and Premium items for players in exchange for Tix.

Jurassic World Evolution 3’s Management and Veterinary Teams Showcased in New Trailer

Jurassic World Evolution 3’s Management and Veterinary Teams Showcased in New Trailer

Among the teams that will help players in keeping the dinosaur park safe and sound are veterinarians, rangers, catchers, and maintainers.

Cairn Demo Adds Ghosts of Other Players on October 13th

Cairn Demo Adds Ghosts of Other Players on October 13th

Following the game's delay to Q1 2026, The Game Bakers' latest feature will allow players to see each other's technique (and fails).

Ghost of Yōtei Showcases Watanabe Mode in New Vibe-Filled Trailer

Ghost of Yōtei Showcases Watanabe Mode in New Vibe-Filled Trailer

Explore Ezo with lo-fi beats inspired by Shinichirō Watanabe's Samurai Champloo in Sucker Punch's newest open-world title.

Battlefield 6 Will Sell 5 Million Copies in First Week – Analyst

Battlefield 6 Will Sell 5 Million Copies in First Week – Analyst

Various industry analysts have also drawn comparisons between the player numbers for Call of Duty and the beta for Battlefield 6.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Physical Release Requires Internet Connection

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Physical Release Requires Internet Connection

It is still unclear whether the Deluxe Edition release of Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X will include the game disc or just a code.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leads in Nominations for the Golden Joystick Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leads in Nominations for the Golden Joystick Awards

Sandfall Interactive's hit role-playing game scores nominations in six categories, including Best Storytelling and Best Visual Design.