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Call of Duty 2026 is Not Coming to Previous-Gen Consoles, Ending 12-Year Streak

Call of Duty 2026 is Not Coming to Previous-Gen Consoles, Ending 12-Year Streak

The next entry, which allegedly launches in October, is seemingly exclusive to current-gen consoles rather than going cross-gen.

Microsoft Gaming Branding Was “A Temporary Legal Thing” for Activision Blizzard Acquisition – Rumor

Microsoft Gaming Branding Was “A Temporary Legal Thing” for Activision Blizzard Acquisition – Rumor

The recent rebranding back to Xbox may have been part of the plan all along, even before Asha Sharma's appointment as CEO.

Halo Standalone Multiplayer Title “Project Ekur” is Being Co-Developed by Certain Affinity – Rumor

Halo Standalone Multiplayer Title “Project Ekur” is Being Co-Developed by Certain Affinity – Rumor

Remakes for Halo 2 and 3 are also reportedly in early development on Unreal Engine 5, with alleged teases appearing in Campaign Evolved.

Project Helix Will Receive a “Closer Look” on May 7th in First Xbox Game Dev Update

Project Helix Will Receive a “Closer Look” on May 7th in First Xbox Game Dev Update

Xbox's Chris Charla and Jason Ronald will share details from GDC and what the console "represents for the future of Xbox."

Xbox Gaming Revenue Down 7 Percent Year-on-Year, Hardware Down 33 Percent

Xbox Gaming Revenue Down 7 Percent Year-on-Year, Hardware Down 33 Percent

With Xbox content and services being down by 5 percent, Microsoft noted that the previous year was helped by strong first-party releases.

Project Helix Pricing, Availability Will be Impacted by Memory Shortages, Says Xbox CEO

Project Helix Pricing, Availability Will be Impacted by Memory Shortages, Says Xbox CEO

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma noted that things like memory prices tend to be parts of a larger equation when it comes to company decisions.

Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026

Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026

Spotlighted by Xbox, other titles with demos include Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Don't Fret, Erosion, and, of all things, Grounded 2.

Xbox CEO Wants the Platform to be “Open for More People to Create”

Xbox CEO Wants the Platform to be “Open for More People to Create”

As for what this means for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, Asha Sharma said that she wasn't part of the conversations happening at the time.

Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame

Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame

"I want to make the right decision, not the fastest decision," says Asha Sharma, who will "share more when we're ready."

Xbox Unveils New Logo Calling Back to 2001 Console’s Color Scheme

Xbox Unveils New Logo Calling Back to 2001 Console’s Color Scheme

The new logo comes shortly after Microsoft had rebranded its Microsoft Gaming division into Xbox to better align with its vision.

Microsoft Gaming Rebrands to Xbox, Aims to “Lead in Performance” With Project Helix

Microsoft Gaming Rebrands to Xbox, Aims to “Lead in Performance” With Project Helix

"Our job is not to smooth over our differences, but to connect everyone into something greater than any one studio or product."

Game Pass Might Lose More Day One Game Releases Than Call of Duty, Says Analyst

Game Pass Might Lose More Day One Game Releases Than Call of Duty, Says Analyst

By getting a 12-month window for Game Pass releases, analyst Piers Harding-Rolls believes other studios could also generate more revenue.

Former Head of Xbox Film/TV Kiki Wolfkill Has Left Microsoft After 28 Years

Former Head of Xbox Film/TV Kiki Wolfkill Has Left Microsoft After 28 Years

Kiki Wolfkill leaves behind a legacy that might have seen a few lows, but definitely has seen its share of highs to balance things out.

Project Helix’s AMD GPU Features Zero Customization by Microsoft – Rumor

Project Helix’s AMD GPU Features Zero Customization by Microsoft – Rumor

Project Helix will mark the first time that an Xbox console has been released without Microsoft having extensively customized the GPU.

Game Pass Might Get “Pick Your Own Plan” Options – Rumor

Game Pass Might Get “Pick Your Own Plan” Options – Rumor

For the long term, Microsoft is seemingly looking into giving subscribers more control over what kind of Game Pass they can get.

Project Helix Speculation Sparked by Hideo Kojima Posing for a Photo at Xbox Offices

Project Helix Speculation Sparked by Hideo Kojima Posing for a Photo at Xbox Offices

Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Asha Sharma, retweeted Kojima's photo by noting that it was a "wonderful way to close my first 60 days."

Xbox Game Pass Price Drops Announced, No More New Call of Duty Games on Day One

Xbox Game Pass Price Drops Announced, No More New Call of Duty Games on Day One

After last year's price bumps, Game Pass Ultimate will be $22.99 per month while PC Game Pass will cost $13.99 going forward.

Microsoft to Announce Lay-Offs Affecting 15 Percent of Its Gaming Division – Rumor

Microsoft to Announce Lay-Offs Affecting 15 Percent of Its Gaming Division – Rumor

According to a report, the company will announce these lay-offs on either May 6th or June 5th, depending on the date format used.

Xbox Reveals Gorgeous Forza Horizon 6 Controller, Headset, and Charging Dock

Xbox Reveals Gorgeous Forza Horizon 6 Controller, Headset, and Charging Dock

If you're in the market for some Xbox gear en route to Forza Horizon 6's launch on May 19th, this might be your one chance.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Plans to Introduce Game Pass Tier With Only First-Party Games – Rumor

Microsoft Gaming CEO Plans to Introduce Game Pass Tier With Only First-Party Games – Rumor

Asha Sharma was recently noted as saying that Game Pass has gotten "too expensive," and a new tier might be aimed at fixing this.