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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Will Feature a “Secret” Fourth Game – Rumour

Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Will Feature a “Secret” Fourth Game – Rumour

Shinobi602, who hinted at a "secret" fourth game, noted that they weren't excited for it because it wasn't their kind of game.

Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Confirmed for Xbox Developer_Direct on January 22

Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Confirmed for Xbox Developer_Direct on January 22

Both of Playground Games' titles will receive new gameplay reveals and deep dives into everything that makes them special.

Xbox Legend Albert Penello Passes Away: “A Pillar of Gaming at Microsoft and Amazon”

Xbox Legend Albert Penello Passes Away: “A Pillar of Gaming at Microsoft and Amazon”

Penello helped shape the brand, starting with the original Xbox, and reportedly served as a consultant for Microsoft's next-gen console.

Xbox Faced Its Worst Year in UK History With Console Sales Dropping 39 Percent

Xbox Faced Its Worst Year in UK History With Console Sales Dropping 39 Percent

Microsoft closes out 2025 in the worst way for its console line-up, prompting concerns despite a stacked 2026 release schedule.

Cold Fear, 20 Years Later: A Criminally Underrated Survival Horror

Cold Fear, 20 Years Later: A Criminally Underrated Survival Horror

This one never quite got its due, and even two decades later, there still hasn’t been anything quite like it. Cold Fear could, and should, have been so much more, but it continues to stand out for i...

Perfect Dark Hit Milestones “That the Client Was Really Happy With” Before Cancellation

Perfect Dark Hit Milestones “That the Client Was Really Happy With” Before Cancellation

Voice actor of Perfect Dark protagonist Joanna Wilton-Regan recounted her time working on the game, and her surprise at its cancellation.

OD Director Says “Knock” Trailer Should be Watched “100 Times” To Discover a “Big Hint”

OD Director Says “Knock” Trailer Should be Watched “100 Times” To Discover a “Big Hint”

In an interview, Hideo Kojima spoke about how OD will have "a system like no other" that will essentially be a "completely new medium".

Xbox Sales in US For November 2025 Hit All-Time Low, Fall by 70% Year-On-Year

Xbox Sales in US For November 2025 Hit All-Time Low, Fall by 70% Year-On-Year

While all consoles have seen declining sales this November, Xbox was hit particularly hard, with an analyst noting price hikes as a reason.

Is the Call of Duty Franchise Headed For Oblivion?

Is the Call of Duty Franchise Headed For Oblivion?

Activision and Treyarch apparently have a lot to learn considering the latest update from Black Ops 7. Is this the beginning of the end for a franchise that has stood tall for so many years before its...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is “One of the Most-Played Games on Xbox” Says Xbox Game Studios Boss

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is “One of the Most-Played Games on Xbox” Says Xbox Game Studios Boss

Matt Booty also spoke about being proud of the developers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, noting the difficulty in working on a yearly franchise.

Xbox’s Plans to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Hints at Expanding Backwards Compatibility

Xbox’s Plans to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Hints at Expanding Backwards Compatibility

While Xbox's VP of next generation Jason Ronald didn't reveal many details, he did note that celebrating Xbox's legacy was important.

How Did Xbox Lose the Console War It Was Winning?

How Did Xbox Lose the Console War It Was Winning?

We take a trip down memory lane to look at the origins of Xbox, and how Microsoft ended in the position it finds itself in today.

ROG Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X Get Default Game Profiles That Automate Tweaking Performance Settings

ROG Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X Get Default Game Profiles That Automate Tweaking Performance Settings

The feature is available in preview right now, and is launching with support for 40 games including Hollow Knight: Silksong and Fortnite.

Former Xbox Exec Believes Valve Should Free Up SteamOS For More Hardware Manufacturers

Former Xbox Exec Believes Valve Should Free Up SteamOS For More Hardware Manufacturers

Mike Ybarra also thinks that it would be great for Xbox if it left Windows behind to instead use SteamOS for its future hardware releases.

Grand Theft Auto 3 – “No One” Outside Rockstar Was Excited Before Release, Says Co-Founder

Grand Theft Auto 3 – “No One” Outside Rockstar Was Excited Before Release, Says Co-Founder

Dan Houser spoke about his time working on the 2001 title, which would go on to revolutionise the gaming industry with its open world.

Steam Machine is “Microsoft’s Worst Nightmare,” Says Analyst

Steam Machine is “Microsoft’s Worst Nightmare,” Says Analyst

Analysts have also noted that Microsoft has been struggling with Xbox console sales, and that Steam Machines could cause another dent.

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Get More Power and Performance Management Options in New Update

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Get More Power and Performance Management Options in New Update

The update also brings with it new versions of drivers and firmwares for system critical things like GPU and power management systems.

Xbox Partner Showcase to be Announced “Very Soon” – Rumour

Xbox Partner Showcase to be Announced “Very Soon” – Rumour

While Microsoft has yet to announce the showcase, it reportedly features Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 for Xbox Series X/S.

ROG Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X Have Seen “Extremely Positive” Market Response Since Launch

ROG Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X Have Seen “Extremely Positive” Market Response Since Launch

Asus CFO Nick Wu believes that there is demand in the market for premium, high-end handheld gaming PCs that the ROG Ally devices can fill.

MSI Claw: Xbox’s Full Screen Experience Rolls Out to Insiders, Bringing a Console-Style UI

MSI Claw: Xbox’s Full Screen Experience Rolls Out to Insiders, Bringing a Console-Style UI

The full-screen UI for handhelds offers a more console-like experience and will roll out to other OEMs in "the coming months."