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Diablo 4 is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in September, to be Unveiled at Gamescom 2026 – Rumor

Diablo 4 is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in September, to be Unveiled at Gamescom 2026 – Rumor

The Nintendo Switch 2 release is expected to be priced at $69.99, and its physical release is believed to be a redeemable code in the box.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Studio Has Been Hit by Layoffs Following Release – Rumor

Halo: Campaign Evolved Studio Has Been Hit by Layoffs Following Release – Rumor

Among the people that have been let go include producer Nick Treitman, scrum master Paul Morris, and software engineer Caleb Lawrence.

Wolfenstein (2009) Might Get Remaster Announcement at QuakeCon 2026 – Rumor

Wolfenstein (2009) Might Get Remaster Announcement at QuakeCon 2026 – Rumor

SteamDB updates indicate that Bethesda has been updating various things for the 2009 shooter, like Steam Deck compatibility and release date.

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Troubled Development Led to Multiplayer Project Cancelation – Rumor

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Troubled Development Led to Multiplayer Project Cancelation – Rumor

A new report indicates that Halo Studios' leadership partook in quite a bit of mismanagement, leading to crunch and lots of extra work.

Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5 Continue to Top PS5, Xbox Series X/S Most-Played Charts in the US

Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5 Continue to Top PS5, Xbox Series X/S Most-Played Charts in the US

Many of the most recent top-played charts have been seemingly dominated by older live service titles and yearly sports games.

Xbox and Xbox 360 Games May Come to PC Through Backwards Compatibility – Rumor

Xbox and Xbox 360 Games May Come to PC Through Backwards Compatibility – Rumor

The roadmap was reportedly sent to publishers, and even allowed them to charge players for the disc-to-digital conversion program.

Microsoft Planned to Continue Supporting Discs Before Xbox Reset – Rumor

Microsoft Planned to Continue Supporting Discs Before Xbox Reset – Rumor

The company might stick to supporting physical discs to ensure that its backwards compatibility efforts continue with Project Helix.

Xbox Won’t Leave Steam Leading Up to Project Helix Launch – Rumor

Xbox Won’t Leave Steam Leading Up to Project Helix Launch – Rumor

Following up on recent reports, a new one indicates that Microsoft doesn't yet want to leave behind an already-established player base.

Xbox Could Potentially Have a “Window” to Leave Steam – Rumor

Xbox Could Potentially Have a “Window” to Leave Steam – Rumor

Microsoft has "plans" with regard to "how they show up on PC," claims Windows Central's Jez Corden, though nothing is set in stone.

Xbox Series X/S Prices Hiked in Europe and UK By Up to €200/£170

Xbox Series X/S Prices Hiked in Europe and UK By Up to €200/£170

Previously assumed for the US alone, the Xbox Series X now costs up to €799.99/£669.99 while the Series S costs up to €599.99/£519.99.

Xbox CEO Outlines Future Plans for Growth in New Internal Memo – Rumor

Xbox CEO Outlines Future Plans for Growth in New Internal Memo – Rumor

Asha Sharma wants to kick off the 2027 fiscal year by returning Xbox to growth, and wants the company to focus on its big franchises.

Gears of War: E-Day Won’t Have Battle Passes: “No Tour of Duty, No Gimmicks, No B******t

Gears of War: E-Day Won’t Have Battle Passes: “No Tour of Duty, No Gimmicks, No B******t

The Coalition also wants to ensure that earning Coins isn't "painstaking" or providing a "sense of pride and accomplishment."

The Elder Scrolls Online Director Outlines Content Roadmap Following Xbox Layoffs

The Elder Scrolls Online Director Outlines Content Roadmap Following Xbox Layoffs

Nick Giacomini has confirmed that the team needs more time to work on some of the planned content, and has announced some delays.

Gears of War: E-Day’s Horde Mode Is Bigger Than We Expected

Gears of War: E-Day’s Horde Mode Is Bigger Than We Expected

Meaningful additions that encourage mobility and adaptability, coupled with maps whose scale contains the space for a whole lot of chaos make this take on Horde Mode the best one yet.

“Necessary Decisions” Are Being Made to Reset Xbox for Long-Term Growth, Says Microsoft CEO

“Necessary Decisions” Are Being Made to Reset Xbox for Long-Term Growth, Says Microsoft CEO

Satya Nadella's statement came shortly after Microsoft announced that Xbox revenue had fallen by 10 percent over the previous quarter.

Gears of War: E-Day Launches With Four Versus Modes, Six Maps and Ranked Play

Gears of War: E-Day Launches With Four Versus Modes, Six Maps and Ranked Play

The Coalition brings back 4v4 competitive PvP with a focus on symmetrical maps, fluid movement, and new objective-based modes.

Gears of War: E-Day’s Horde Siege Offers the “Biggest Maps Yet,” Beta Early Access Live on August 6

Gears of War: E-Day’s Horde Siege Offers the “Biggest Maps Yet,” Beta Early Access Live on August 6

Choose a class and dive into frenetic urban warfare alongside 11 other players, protecting R.I.G.s, completing optional objectives, and more.

Xbox Revenue Fell by 10 Percent in FY26’s Fourth Quarter

Xbox Revenue Fell by 10 Percent in FY26’s Fourth Quarter

The company confirmed that even its Windows division was suffering, with revenue down by 7 percent across Windows OEM and Devices.

Xbox Series X/S Consoles Are Still Sold at a Loss Even After Price Hikes – Rumor

Xbox Series X/S Consoles Are Still Sold at a Loss Even After Price Hikes – Rumor

The company is apparently losing around $150 for each Xbox Series X/S console sold, and even August's price hikes won't help much.

Halo Studios is Working on New Multiplayer and Campaign-Focused Games – Rumor

Halo Studios is Working on New Multiplayer and Campaign-Focused Games – Rumor

The report comes after players discovered hints of a potential Halo 2 remake in a secret cutscene from Halo: Campaign Evolved.