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52 More Purchased Games Now Streamable on Xbox Cloud for All Game Pass Subscribers
Microsoft today made another 52 games available through its "Stream Your Own Game" service on Xbox Cloud Gaming, bringing the total catalog of streamable owned titles to over 1,000. Call of Duty:...
Microsoft Reverses Multiplatform Push, Makes Xbox Games Exclusive Again
In a dramatic about-face, Microsoft is re-embracing Xbox console exclusivity for its biggest games, stepping back from the multiplatform strategy that saw former tentpole titles land on PlayStation...
Black Ops 6 Xbox Store Listing Reveals Day-One Game Pass Launch, Round-Based Zombies, and Cross-Gen Confusion
Microsoft's Xbox Store has quietly published the official product page for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and the listing answers several burning questions—while raising a few new ones. The store entry...
Xbox Brings Palworld 1.0, DOOM, and Assassin's Creed to Windows PC in Massive Week
Microsoft has dropped its official Xbox release calendar for July 6 through July 10, 2026, and it’s one of the busiest game weeks in years, with more than 20 new titles landing on Xbox consoles and...
Xbox’s Two-Console Future: Inside Helix, Positron, and Asha Sharma’s Tough Choices
Microsoft’s Xbox business entered July 2026 facing a convergence of reported studio-cut threats, next-generation hardware uncertainty, component-cost pressure, and a new leadership regime under...
AMD Powers Microsoft's Next Xbox, But 'Project Helix' Hints at a Deeper Windows-Console Fusion
Microsoft has confirmed that its next-generation Xbox console will be built on AMD hardware, a move that keeps a long-standing partnership alive while simultaneously fueling speculation about a more...
Sony to Halt Physical PS5 Game Discs by 2028: Ripple Effects on Xbox and Windows 11 Gaming
Sony has quietly set a ticking clock on the disc-based PlayStation 5 era. According to an internal announcement dated July 1 and now circulating among retail and publishing partners, the company will...
Xbox Positron: Microsoft's Secret Weapon to Save Physical Games as Sony Exits Discs
Microsoft is quietly testing a program that could fundamentally change how Xbox gamers view their physical game libraries. Code-named 'Positron,' the initiative reportedly allows owners of Xbox One,...
Microsoft Seeks Undead Labs Sale, Putting State of Decay 3 on Chopping Block
Microsoft is actively shopping its first-party studio Undead Labs to potential buyers, and if a sale falls through, the company is prepared to cancel State of Decay 3 outright, according to sources...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Announced – Toys for Bob’s Multiplatform Return Sets Spring 2027 Launch
On June 7, 2026, during the jam-packed Xbox Games Showcase, Toys for Bob stepped onto the screen to announce Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a fresh entry in the beloved platforming series slated for a spring...
Xbox Unveils 10 Indie Gems at June 2026 Showcase, All Ready for Game Pass and Play Anywhere
Microsoft’s latest indie showcase, held during the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase events in June 2026, introduced ten fresh titles, all of which are headed to Game Pass and support Xbox...
Microsoft Unleashes Xbox Mode for All Windows 11 PCs: Controller-First Console Dashboard Begins Global Rollout
Microsoft’s long-awaited Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs went live on April 30, 2026, as a phased rollout, moving the controller-first console experience from handhelds to every desktop, laptop, and...