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Activision Games with “Big Communities Across a Number of Platforms” Won’t be Made Exclusive, Xbox Exec Says

Activision Games with “Big Communities Across a Number of Platforms” Won’t be Made Exclusive, Xbox Exec Says

Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty reiterates that Microsoft doesn't intend to turn multiplatform Activision franchises with massive audiences into Xbox exclusives.

Xbox Will Launch 5 or More New Games in Fiscal Year 2023

Xbox Will Launch 5 or More New Games in Fiscal Year 2023

The console manufacturer/publisher is currently "on track to meet or exceed" the number of titles it published in the fiscal year 2022

Starfield Director Says Bethesda is “Putting the Finishing Touches”

Starfield Director Says Bethesda is “Putting the Finishing Touches”

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer also called it a "unique opportunity" and says it will be a "hallmark" of the ZeniMax acquisition.

Starfield Will Launch in Early 2023, According to Xbox Game Pass Sign-up Page

Starfield Will Launch in Early 2023, According to Xbox Game Pass Sign-up Page

Upon its recent delay, Starfield was given a launch window of the first half of 2023- but it looks like that's been narrowed down as well.

Forza Horizon 5’s First Expansion is Hot Wheels-Themed, as Per Steam Leak

Forza Horizon 5’s First Expansion is Hot Wheels-Themed, as Per Steam Leak

Similar to Forza Horizon 3, Forza Horizon 5 is also going to get a Hot Wheels-themed expansion, as per a recent Steam leak.

Fable and Perfect Dark Won’t be at Xbox-Bethesda Showcase – Rumour

Fable and Perfect Dark Won’t be at Xbox-Bethesda Showcase – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb says Playground Games' Fable and The Initiative's Perfect Dark will be MIA at the upcoming showcase.

Minecraft RTS Reportedly in Development – Rumor

Minecraft RTS Reportedly in Development – Rumor

The action reportedly consists of controlling a Steve-type unit in third person and issuing commands to units, as per Jeff Gerstmann.

Microsoft Launching New Game Demos Service to Compete with PlayStation Plus Premium Trials – Rumor

Microsoft Launching New Game Demos Service to Compete with PlayStation Plus Premium Trials – Rumor

Reportedly available in the next year for Xbox Game Pass, the initiative will focus on "helping independent game developers" worldwide.

Halo Infinite’s Campaign Co-op Test Flight Slated for July

Halo Infinite’s Campaign Co-op Test Flight Slated for July

It's important to note that only online campaign co-op will be released in August, while split-screen will be released at a later date.

Contraband Trademarked by Microsoft

Contraband Trademarked by Microsoft

Avalanche's upcoming open world co-op title could make an appearance at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12th.

Xbox Games Showcase Extended Announced for June 14th

Xbox Games Showcase Extended Announced for June 14th

The 90 minute show will feature "new trailer", developer interviews and "deeper looks" at news from the June 12th showcase.

Forza Horizon 5 Has Amassed Over 20 Million Players

Forza Horizon 5 Has Amassed Over 20 Million Players

Playground Games' open world racer is maintaining its impressive momentum, having reached over 20 million players since launch.

Obsidian Devs Seem to be Hinting at Pentiment Reveal at Xbox Bethesda Showcase Again – Rumour

Obsidian Devs Seem to be Hinting at Pentiment Reveal at Xbox Bethesda Showcase Again – Rumour

Obsidian Entertainment's rumoured investigative RPG, supposedly called Pentiment, could be unveiled in less than a week.

GoldenEye 007 Re-Release Looking Likelier Than Ever as Full Achievement List Goes Live on Xbox Website

GoldenEye 007 Re-Release Looking Likelier Than Ever as Full Achievement List Goes Live on Xbox Website

A GoldenEye 007 remaster has been in the rumour mill for some time now, and an announcement is now looking likelier than ever.

Fable Development is Reportedly “Going Fine” – Rumor

Fable Development is Reportedly “Going Fine” – Rumor

Windows Central's Jez Corden has suggested that recent concerns of scoping in Fable's development are overblown.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Steam Launch is Looking All but Confirmed

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Steam Launch is Looking All but Confirmed

Call of Duty's PC presence has been restricted to Battle.net for years, but it's looking like the series will finally be returning to Steam soon.

Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase Will be Focused on Showing “Lots of Gameplay” – Rumour

Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase Will be Focused on Showing “Lots of Gameplay” – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb believes that fans might finally see proper gameplay for Avowed and Contraband, alongside the expected deep dive for Starfield.

Obsidian’s Investigative RPG Pentiment Could be Announced at Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase – Rumour

Obsidian’s Investigative RPG Pentiment Could be Announced at Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase – Rumour

Obsidian Entertainment's Josh Sawyer seems to be hinting that his game will be revealed at the show, while leaks have previously claimed that he's leading an investigative RPG called Pentiment.

Fallout 76 – Sperasoft Announces Development Support

Fallout 76 – Sperasoft Announces Development Support

The support studio has been working with Bethesda Game Studios on the MMO for two years, providing 3D art and contributing to seasons.

Fable Senior Producer Clarifies Scoping After Rumors of the Project Scaling Down

Fable Senior Producer Clarifies Scoping After Rumors of the Project Scaling Down

Playground Games' Amie Loake said the intention is to "make sure the team is focused under one clear vision" while avoiding crunch and delays.