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Forza Horizon 6’s Japan Looks Like an Explorer’s Dream

Forza Horizon 6’s Japan Looks Like an Explorer’s Dream

The Horizon Festival’s Japanese chapter is a massive take when it's compared to previous iterations, but we believe it’s also going to be one that guides the franchise in an exciting new direction...

Project Helix Pricing, Availability Will be Impacted by Memory Shortages, Says Xbox CEO

Project Helix Pricing, Availability Will be Impacted by Memory Shortages, Says Xbox CEO

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma noted that things like memory prices tend to be parts of a larger equation when it comes to company decisions.

Xbox CEO Wants the Platform to be “Open for More People to Create”

Xbox CEO Wants the Platform to be “Open for More People to Create”

As for what this means for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, Asha Sharma said that she wasn't part of the conversations happening at the time.

Fable Lacking the Classic Morality System is a “Real Shame,” Says Peter Molyneux

Fable Lacking the Classic Morality System is a “Real Shame,” Says Peter Molyneux

The former Lionhead Studios boss, who created the original games, still hopes for a "little bit of evil and good alignment in there."

Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame

Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame

"I want to make the right decision, not the fastest decision," says Asha Sharma, who will "share more when we're ready."

Microsoft to Offer 7 Percent of its US Employees The Option to Retire Early – Rumor

Microsoft to Offer 7 Percent of its US Employees The Option to Retire Early – Rumor

The report comes following a similar one from earlier this week indicating that the company was looking to cut its gaming workforce.

Xbox Unveils New Logo Calling Back to 2001 Console’s Color Scheme

Xbox Unveils New Logo Calling Back to 2001 Console’s Color Scheme

The new logo comes shortly after Microsoft had rebranded its Microsoft Gaming division into Xbox to better align with its vision.

Call of Duty Franchise’s Older Entries Are Coming to Game Pass This Year – Rumor

Call of Duty Franchise’s Older Entries Are Coming to Game Pass This Year – Rumor

Currently, only WW2, the recent Modern Warfare trilogy, and the last two Black Ops games are available through Game Pass.

Forza Horizon 5 Sold Over 5 Million Copies on PS5 Last Year, Says Virtuos

Forza Horizon 5 Sold Over 5 Million Copies on PS5 Last Year, Says Virtuos

The support studio, which worked extensively with Playground, claims that it was one of the console's "best-selling titles" for last year.

Game Pass Might Lose More Day One Game Releases Than Call of Duty, Says Analyst

Game Pass Might Lose More Day One Game Releases Than Call of Duty, Says Analyst

By getting a 12-month window for Game Pass releases, analyst Piers Harding-Rolls believes other studios could also generate more revenue.

Former Head of Xbox Film/TV Kiki Wolfkill Has Left Microsoft After 28 Years

Former Head of Xbox Film/TV Kiki Wolfkill Has Left Microsoft After 28 Years

Kiki Wolfkill leaves behind a legacy that might have seen a few lows, but definitely has seen its share of highs to balance things out.

Project Helix’s AMD GPU Features Zero Customization by Microsoft – Rumor

Project Helix’s AMD GPU Features Zero Customization by Microsoft – Rumor

Project Helix will mark the first time that an Xbox console has been released without Microsoft having extensively customized the GPU.

Game Pass Might Get “Pick Your Own Plan” Options – Rumor

Game Pass Might Get “Pick Your Own Plan” Options – Rumor

For the long term, Microsoft is seemingly looking into giving subscribers more control over what kind of Game Pass they can get.

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred DLC – Everything You Need to Know

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred DLC – Everything You Need to Know

With wholesale changes to loot management, skill tree progression, and buildcrafting, Diablo IV’s upcoming expansion is more than just the end of a saga.

Project Helix Speculation Sparked by Hideo Kojima Posing for a Photo at Xbox Offices

Project Helix Speculation Sparked by Hideo Kojima Posing for a Photo at Xbox Offices

Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Asha Sharma, retweeted Kojima's photo by noting that it was a "wonderful way to close my first 60 days."

Forza Horizon 6’s The Art of Driving Focuses on Inko Ai Takita and the Nissan Skyline in Episode 3

Forza Horizon 6’s The Art of Driving Focuses on Inko Ai Takita and the Nissan Skyline in Episode 3

Car photographer and host Larry Chen excitedly talks about how the Nissan Skyline is his all-time favorite car thanks to its tunability.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Represents the Action RPG At its Best, Say Developers

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Represents the Action RPG At its Best, Say Developers

"So many of the features are a love letter to Diablo and its players," said lead system designer Colin Finer about the upcoming expansion.

Xbox Game Pass Price Drops Announced, No More New Call of Duty Games on Day One

Xbox Game Pass Price Drops Announced, No More New Call of Duty Games on Day One

After last year's price bumps, Game Pass Ultimate will be $22.99 per month while PC Game Pass will cost $13.99 going forward.

StarCraft Shooter’s Art-Style is Closer to StarCraft 2 Cinematics Than Overwatch – Rumor

StarCraft Shooter’s Art-Style is Closer to StarCraft 2 Cinematics Than Overwatch – Rumor

On a scale between the realistic style of Diablo 4 and Overwatch's stylized look, the StarCraft project is described as closer to the former.

Microsoft to Announce Lay-Offs Affecting 15 Percent of Its Gaming Division – Rumor

Microsoft to Announce Lay-Offs Affecting 15 Percent of Its Gaming Division – Rumor

According to a report, the company will announce these lay-offs on either May 6th or June 5th, depending on the date format used.