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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.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Addresses Nintendo Switch 2 Performance Issues in Latest Update

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Addresses Nintendo Switch 2 Performance Issues in Latest Update

Along with general fixes for bugs and crashes, the update also hopes to reduce input lag with new locked frame rate options.

Xbox Ally X Price Increased by Nearly $200 in Japan

Xbox Ally X Price Increased by Nearly $200 in Japan

The ROG Xbox Ally has been unaffected by this, which is likely due to its slower memory when compared to the ROG Xbox Ally X.

Forza Horizon 6 Showcases Four More Stunning Biomes, Including Japan’s Coast and Highlands

Forza Horizon 6 Showcases Four More Stunning Biomes, Including Japan’s Coast and Highlands

Playground Games offers a mesmerising new look at Japan's various landscapes and their weather in its upcoming open-world racer.

Avowed is Out Now on PS5, New Trailer Shows Off The Living Lands and Anniversary Update

Avowed is Out Now on PS5, New Trailer Shows Off The Living Lands and Anniversary Update

The Anniversary Update is also live, bringing New Game Plus, new presets, the Quarterstaff, Photo Mode, Custom Difficulty, and more.

Avowed Review (PS5) – Foresworn

Avowed Review (PS5) – Foresworn

The action RPG returns to the spotlight, but it's still fundamentally the same experience - for better and for worse.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is Coming to Game Pass in March

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is Coming to Game Pass in March

February is looking just as enticing with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, EA Sports College Footbal 26, and much more.

ARC Raiders, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Borderlands 4 Among 2025’s Best-Performing Games on Xbox

ARC Raiders, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Borderlands 4 Among 2025’s Best-Performing Games on Xbox

It is worth noting that these diverse list of games have been listed alphabetically, and Microsoft has not provided any sales figures.

Forza Horizon 6 Showcases An Array of Gorgeous Sights in Japan’s Lowlands

Forza Horizon 6 Showcases An Array of Gorgeous Sights in Japan’s Lowlands

Playground Games also promises snow all year round in the open-world racing title's Alpine regions, enabling endless Winter fun.

Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, and Resident Evil Requiem Reportedly Top Steam Wishlists

Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, and Resident Evil Requiem Reportedly Top Steam Wishlists

The big three have amassed wishlists in the millions through Valve's platform, according to Alinea Analytics' Rhys Elliott.

The Next Xbox Could Have a Range of Options, But For Who?

The Next Xbox Could Have a Range of Options, But For Who?

An ambitious plan is reportedly underway to expand Xbox far and wide, but will it work when current hardware demands are so low?

StarCraft Shooter Reportedly Developed by Nexon in Partnership With Blizzard – Rumor

StarCraft Shooter Reportedly Developed by Nexon in Partnership With Blizzard – Rumor

The company's Shooter Headquarters is reportedly leading the title, which has begun "full-scale development" and talent recruitment.