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Xbox Games Showcase Will Return in June, it’s Been Confirmed

Xbox Games Showcase Will Return in June, it’s Been Confirmed

Microsoft's annual summer showcase will return in 2024, and will bring new details on titles coming to Xbox and PC this year.

Payday 3’s 2024 Plans Include Offline Mode, Infamy Improvements, New Features, and More

Payday 3’s 2024 Plans Include Offline Mode, Infamy Improvements, New Features, and More

Starbreeze Studios has revealed its plans for upcoming updates and improvements coming to the co-op shooter throughout this year.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Says “Nothing to Announce” Regarding Potential Xbox Handheld

Microsoft Gaming CEO Says “Nothing to Announce” Regarding Potential Xbox Handheld

Phil Spencer added that he's "very proud of the work that the hardware team is doing, not only for this year but also into the future."

Spencer on Starfield, Indiana Jones Exclusivity: The Industry Shouldn’t Rule Out Games on Any Other Platform

Spencer on Starfield, Indiana Jones Exclusivity: The Industry Shouldn’t Rule Out Games on Any Other Platform

However, Microsoft's Phil Spencer doesn't want to create a "false expectation" that its initial titles are "the first four to get over the dam."

Xbox President Teases “Exciting Stuff” for Hardware This Holiday Season

Xbox President Teases “Exciting Stuff” for Hardware This Holiday Season

Microsoft could be preparing to announce a mid-gen refresh for Xbox Series X/S based on leaked court documents from last year.

Next-Gen Xbox Will Deliver “the Largest Technical Leap” in a Generation

Next-Gen Xbox Will Deliver “the Largest Technical Leap” in a Generation

Xbox president Sarah Bond says the company is "invested in the next-generation roadmap." However, a reveal could be a ways off.

Game Pass Will Remain Exclusive to Xbox and PC

Game Pass Will Remain Exclusive to Xbox and PC

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty also acknowledges the studio has some "'catchup to do" when adding crossplay and cross-save to its titles.

Phil Spencer Says There’s “No Fundamental Change” to How Xbox Thinks About Exclusivity

Phil Spencer Says There’s “No Fundamental Change” to How Xbox Thinks About Exclusivity

The Xbox boss also speaks about industry layoffs – including at Microsoft – and why he thinks the industry needs to grow.

Microsoft Will Launch Four 1st-Party Titles for Other Platforms

Microsoft Will Launch Four 1st-Party Titles for Other Platforms

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the titles are "over a year old," with two being "community-driven" and the others smaller.

Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

The service's subscriber count has grown by nearly 10 million since Microsoft's last update in January 2022.

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Two of Microsoft's biggest exclusives will continue to be playable only on Xbox Series X/S and PC, in addition to Game Pass.

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Activision Blizzard games will soon start coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass, starting with action RPG Diablo 4.

Metro Exodus Crosses 10 Million Copies Solid

Metro Exodus Crosses 10 Million Copies Solid

The 2019 post-apocalyptic shooter received extensive acclaim and is playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Patch Fixes Burn Damage Scaling, XP Exploits

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Patch Fixes Burn Damage Scaling, XP Exploits

Alongside new Leaderboards, enemy health scaling for Master Level 46 and above is being reduced, though damage will increase.

No Man’s Sky: Omega Update Adds Free Limited-Time Trial, Revamped Expeditions

No Man’s Sky: Omega Update Adds Free Limited-Time Trial, Revamped Expeditions

From today till February 19th, everyone can access the new Omega Expedition, even if they don't own the base game and reap its rewards.

PS5 Price Cut Would be “Very Difficult,” Says Sony President

PS5 Price Cut Would be “Very Difficult,” Says Sony President

Sony Interactive Entertainment president Hiroki Totoki says the company wants to balance "user engagement, together with sales of units."

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

"Our biggest focus and absolute priority, both during and after the quarter, are the efforts needed to ensure that the game lives up to expectations," says Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren.

Embracer Group Has Laid off Nearly 1,400 People Since June 2023

Embracer Group Has Laid off Nearly 1,400 People Since June 2023

CEO Lars Wingefors says that though the company's restructuring is approaching its "final stretch", more layoffs may still follow.

Embracer Group Has Cancelled 29 Unannounced Games Since June 2023

Embracer Group Has Cancelled 29 Unannounced Games Since June 2023

The company announced a restructuring program last year, which has resulted in widespread layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations.

Sony Wants to be More “Aggressive” with Multiplatform PC Releases to Maximize Profits

Sony Wants to be More “Aggressive” with Multiplatform PC Releases to Maximize Profits

"I personally think there are opportunities out there for improvement of margin, so I would like to go aggressive on improving our margin performance," says PlayStation chairman Hiroki Totoki.