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Starfield Launches on April 7th for PS5, Pre-Orders Begin on March 17th/18th – Rumor

Starfield Launches on April 7th for PS5, Pre-Orders Begin on March 17th/18th – Rumor

The Standard Edition allegedly retails for £49.99/€44.99, a significant reduction from the Xbox Series X/S and PC versions.

DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC is “Basically Like a Sequel” and “Just Ginormous,” Says Hugo Martin

DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC is “Basically Like a Sequel” and “Just Ginormous,” Says Hugo Martin

Quickswapping returns, and there's a new spear weapon with a potential dashing ability, but the first teaser is "a little way out."

World of Warcraft: Midnight – Everything You Need to Know

World of Warcraft: Midnight – Everything You Need to Know

Warcraft’s most ambitious expansion is bolstered by innovation, from new biomes to fully-fledged housing and radical accessibility overhauls.

Phil Spencer Exhausted Himself From “Managing the Beast” at Microsoft, Says Original Xbox Designer

Phil Spencer Exhausted Himself From “Managing the Beast” at Microsoft, Says Original Xbox Designer

Seamus Blackley also said he feels bad for Sarah Bond, calling her "super cool, actual gamer," and that "this is a crappy day for her."

Microsoft Gaming’s New CEO Wants to Foster Community, Reaffirms No AI Slop in Ecosystem

Microsoft Gaming’s New CEO Wants to Foster Community, Reaffirms No AI Slop in Ecosystem

"Xbox players have thousands of dollars invested," she said, "it's incredibly important for me to understand that and protect that."

Activision Denies Standalone Call of Duty Zombies Report: “The Rumor Factory Working Overtime”

Activision Denies Standalone Call of Duty Zombies Report: “The Rumor Factory Working Overtime”

Rumors of a standalone Call of Duty Zombies title to launch alongside the usual multiplayer experience are apparently unfounded.

World of Warcraft: Midnight Gets New Animated Short About Arator Windrunner Ahead of Launch

World of Warcraft: Midnight Gets New Animated Short About Arator Windrunner Ahead of Launch

Arator Windrunner, son of legendary Warcraft characters Alleria and Turalyon, embraces the Light and Darkness through new tattoos.

Original Xbox Console Designer Believes Microsoft Gaming’s New CEO Will Sunset the Division

Original Xbox Console Designer Believes Microsoft Gaming’s New CEO Will Sunset the Division

Executive of Microsoft's CoreAI division Asha Sharma was recently announced as taking over the role of CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

Forza Horizon 6’s Campaign Embraces the Competitive Racing and Discovery Aspects of Japan

Forza Horizon 6’s Campaign Embraces the Competitive Racing and Discovery Aspects of Japan

Players can earn Wristbands to progress through the ranks of the Horizon Festival or explore Japan and take in the various sights.

Sarah Bond Faced Scrutiny Over Failure of “This is an Xbox” Campaign – Rumor

Sarah Bond Faced Scrutiny Over Failure of “This is an Xbox” Campaign – Rumor

The marketing campaign, which emphasized Xbox gaming via mobile and the cloud, also allegedly "offended many employees internally."

Call of Duty Franchise to Get Standalone Zombies Game on Next-Gen Consoles – Rumor

Call of Duty Franchise to Get Standalone Zombies Game on Next-Gen Consoles – Rumor

Marketing plans to launch Modern Warfare 4 as a launch title for next-gen consoles have reportedly been "hurt" by hardware delays.

Phil Spencer’s Retirement From Microsoft Gaming “Was Not Planned” – Rumor

Phil Spencer’s Retirement From Microsoft Gaming “Was Not Planned” – Rumor

“If you trust us, what I'm saying is this was not planned,” claims Kinda Funny's Greg Miller regarding Spencer's sudden departure.

Phil Spencer Reflects on Retirement From Microsoft After 38 Years

Phil Spencer Reflects on Retirement From Microsoft After 38 Years

“Thinking back to my start as an intern in 1988, I never could have imagined the path ahead," says the former Microsoft Gaming CEO.

Former Xbox President Sarah Bond Opens Up About Resignation: “The Right Time to Take My Next Step”

Former Xbox President Sarah Bond Opens Up About Resignation: “The Right Time to Take My Next Step”

Bond is currently sticking around to ensure a "smooth transition and set the organization up for continued success" as a Special Advisor.

Xbox Game Studios Won’t Face “Organizational Changes” After Recent Leadership Shakeup, Says Booty

Xbox Game Studios Won’t Face “Organizational Changes” After Recent Leadership Shakeup, Says Booty

The new Chief Content Officer is set on “supporting the teams and leaders" while "creating the conditions for them to do their best work.”

Phil Spencer Retiring From Xbox, Asha Sharma to Become New Microsoft Gaming CEO – Rumor

Phil Spencer Retiring From Xbox, Asha Sharma to Become New Microsoft Gaming CEO – Rumor

Xbox president Sarah Bond has also allegedly resigned, and Matt Booty is reportedly becoming Chief Content Officer in a major shift.

Bethesda Game Studios Isn’t Using Generative AI Because “Artistic Intention” is Essential

Bethesda Game Studios Isn’t Using Generative AI Because “Artistic Intention” is Essential

“For us, we’re being incredibly cautious,” said Todd Howard, with the studio joining the ranks of Rockstar, PopCap, and more.

Xbox Ally X is Now Nearly $100 More Expensive in Australia

Xbox Ally X is Now Nearly $100 More Expensive in Australia

The Australian price hike comes hot on the heels of a similar one for the Japanese market, which saw it become $200 more expensive.

Starfield News is Coming “Soonish,” Says Todd Howard, But Don’t Expect “Starfield 2.0”

Starfield News is Coming “Soonish,” Says Todd Howard, But Don’t Expect “Starfield 2.0”

"I think it’s the kind of thing where if you love Starfield, we think you’re going to love this," says the studio's creative director.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Developed on Creation Engine 3, Team is “Happy Where It’s Headed”

The Elder Scrolls 6 Developed on Creation Engine 3, Team is “Happy Where It’s Headed”

Bethesda has spent "the last several years" upgrading Creation Engine 2 and is currently set to pass a "big milestone," says Todd Howard.