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Xbox is Returning to Growth After Previous Game Pass Strategy Sent it Into “Freefall” – Rumor

Xbox is Returning to Growth After Previous Game Pass Strategy Sent it Into “Freefall” – Rumor

In an internal town hall, Asha Sharma spoke about the company already seeing growth of more than 2 to 3 times what it used to be.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Adding Boats and Naval Combat Would be “Natural,” Says Former Skyrim Lead

The Elder Scrolls 6 Adding Boats and Naval Combat Would be “Natural,” Says Former Skyrim Lead

However, Bruce Nesmith isn't keen on underwater exploration in Bethesda's long-awaited sequel. "You can't do everything."

Gears of War: E-Day Graphics Analysis – Xbox Series X vs PC Graphics Compared

Gears of War: E-Day Graphics Analysis – Xbox Series X vs PC Graphics Compared

The Coalition has turned the clock back on the present-day story, but has the effort managed to take the franchise’s visual and technical design into a bright new future?

Xbox is “Not For Sale”, Will Take Long-Term View With Microsoft, Says CEO

Xbox is “Not For Sale”, Will Take Long-Term View With Microsoft, Says CEO

Asha Sharma acknowledged in an interview that setting Xbox up for growth following its poor business health won't be an easy task.

Gears of War: E-Day Review – Back in It

Gears of War: E-Day Review – Back in It

Gears of War: E-Day delivers thrilling combat, varied multiplayer offerings, and impressive level design.

Gears of War: E-Day Studio Fears Layoffs, Demoralized by Story Director’s Departure – Rumor

Gears of War: E-Day Studio Fears Layoffs, Demoralized by Story Director’s Departure – Rumor

The Coalition's developers are reportedly "unhappy" and "on edge" given recent events, and even skeptical about receiving bonuses.

Physint Deal is “Substantially Below” Developing a Premium Game, Says Xbox CEO

Physint Deal is “Substantially Below” Developing a Premium Game, Says Xbox CEO

Asha Sharma also confirmed in an NYT interview that the deal includes TV and film rights for possible adaptations of Physint.

Sony and Nintendo Should Stick to PS5, Switch 2 for Longer, Says Former PlayStation Exec

Sony and Nintendo Should Stick to PS5, Switch 2 for Longer, Says Former PlayStation Exec

In an interview, Shuhei Yoshida noted that Xbox will need to launch its next-gen console as part of its goals to improve growth.

Diablo 5 Will Offer a Balance of Planning and Moment-to-Moment Execution, Says Director

Diablo 5 Will Offer a Balance of Planning and Moment-to-Moment Execution, Says Director

Joe Shely spoke about this in response to questions about whether the next Diablo game will once more focus on action over RPG.

Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program is Now Rolling Out to All Users

Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program is Now Rolling Out to All Users

Microsoft has reiterated that Xbox users will need to keep their game discs to ensure that they still have access to the digital licenses.

Xbox Debuts New Mythic Achievements, Available Now for Insiders

Xbox Debuts New Mythic Achievements, Available Now for Insiders

We’re always in favor of new ways to showcase Achievements, and this addition even covers any Xbox 360 titles you may own.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is Out Now on PC, Consoles

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is Out Now on PC, Consoles

The game's launch was celebrated with a brand-new trailer that showcases gameplay and the core features of the action RPG.

PS6 and Xbox Project Helix Chips Have Reportedly Taped Out – What Does That Mean for Next-Gen Gaming?

PS6 and Xbox Project Helix Chips Have Reportedly Taped Out – What Does That Mean for Next-Gen Gaming?

A new generation of gaming hardware may have moved from a distant blip to a more concrete shadow of what’s to come.

Microsoft CEO Says “Streamlining” by Xbox Team is “Great to See” in the Wake of Layoffs

Microsoft CEO Says “Streamlining” by Xbox Team is “Great to See” in the Wake of Layoffs

Satya Nadella says the next step is to "invent the right sustainable business model that allows us to deliver gaming to more and more people."

Bethesda is Too Protective of The Elder Scrolls to Allow New Vegas-Style Spinoffs, Says Skyrim Co-Lead

Bethesda is Too Protective of The Elder Scrolls to Allow New Vegas-Style Spinoffs, Says Skyrim Co-Lead

Kurt Kuhlmann spoke about how Todd Howard wasn't keen on inviting comparisons like Fallout 3 got with Obsidian's New Vegas.

Halo Studios’ Next Game Was Still Years Away Before Cancelation – Rumor

Halo Studios’ Next Game Was Still Years Away Before Cancelation – Rumor

The long development time was due to the team facing many setbacks, including layoffs, technical shifts, and leadership changes.

Xbox’s “Aggressive” Revenue Goals Were “Unrealistic” Even Before Layoffs, Says id Software Dev

Xbox’s “Aggressive” Revenue Goals Were “Unrealistic” Even Before Layoffs, Says id Software Dev

Following recent layoffs affecting 268 jobs, a developer who chose to remain anonymous spoke about the chaos across Xbox's studios.

Former Starfield Lead Systems Designer Claims It Wasn’t “Near Successful Enough” For A Sequel

Former Starfield Lead Systems Designer Claims It Wasn’t “Near Successful Enough” For A Sequel

Kurt Kuhlmann believes that a potential Starfield 2 could have "been much closer" to what Todd Howard had originally envisioned.

Quake Champions is No Longer Free-to-Play, Cosmetics Unlocked For Everyone

Quake Champions is No Longer Free-to-Play, Cosmetics Unlocked For Everyone

The multiplayer shooter now has a price tag of $10, and id Software has confirmed that it has no plans to develop any new content for it.

PS6, Project Helix Chips Have Been “Taped Out”, Remain On Schedule for Late 2027 Launch – Rumor

PS6, Project Helix Chips Have Been “Taped Out”, Remain On Schedule for Late 2027 Launch – Rumor

Chips being taped out means that their designs have been finalized and sent to fabrication plants where they will be manufactured.