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Microsoft reportedly negotiating closures of multiple Xbox studios, including Psychonauts' Double Fine, South of Midnight's Compulsion and Hellblade's Ninja Theory
The expected Xbox restructuring and lay-offs reportedly include potential closures for three well known games studios.
Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
The future of Senua, which Xbox just announced, is unclear.
Xbox is reportedly considering closing South of Midnight studio, Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also allegedly at risk
Xbox is allegedly shuttering We Happy Few and South of Midnight developer, Compulsion Games, with Tim Schafer's Double …
Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures
The studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent.
Microsoft weighs an Xbox spinoff. Would it revive the business or put it at risk?
With hardware sales falling and costs rising, a comeback would be anything but guaranteed.
Microsoft is gearing up to let you spread the cost of Xbox purchases — partnering with Klarna and PayPal
Microsoft is exploring ways to help Xbox customers manage the cost of living crisis, adding the ability to split costs in over weeks or even monthly instalment payments "interest free."
South of Midnight Maker Said to Be Shuttered by Xbox
Update: Negotiations with Microsoft allegedly taking place
Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
More big changes under Asha Sharma’s leadership.
Compulsion Games Might Be Getting Shut Down By Xbox, Says Report
Update: Source says they're in negotiations with Microsoft
Xbox Is Planning To Shutter Peabody Award-Winning Compulsion Games
It is unclear how many individuals will be impacted
Rumour: Journalist Suggests Two Xbox Studios Are 'At Risk Of Being Closed' In 2026
One said to be a complete shock
UFC 6 reveals Xbox achievements for lovers of mixed martial arts
The UFC 6 Xbox achievements have been revealed, showing off a list of fun Gamerscore to earn in this popular mixed martial arts sports series.
Microsoft Boss Wants Xbox to Start Pulling Its Weight Financially
"No one can accuse Microsoft of not having invested for the last 25 years."
Xbox Game Studios Chief Reportedly Steps Down As Layoffs Loom
Things continue to look grim for Xbox as layoffs loom and Craig Duncan steps down.
Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor step down
Leadership figures with long history at Rare depart the business amid plans for business "reset"
Xbox Might Be Adding Buy Now, Pay Later Options To Its Website
Mentions of both PayPal Pay Later and Klarna have been found in the website's code
Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan steps down
The head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan has stepped down after more than 18 months in the role. Duncan replaced former Studios boss Alan Hartman in November 2024, and oversaw Halo Studios, The Coalition, Flight Sim, Turn 10, Playground Games, Rare, Obsidian, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, The Initiative, Double Fine, InXile, Undead Labs, World’s Edge and XGS Publishing. He departs the organization this week. His studios will report to Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty until a replacement is found. Duncan has been part of the Xbox organization since 2011 and is best known for running highly regarded UK developer Rare for nearly 14 years. He oversaw the developer’s Kinect and Sea of Thieves eras. Prior to that, he held various senior roles at Codemasters, Midway and Sumo Digital, and worked cross titles such as Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, Wheelman and Colin McRae. He's also VP of the charity SpecialEffect. Subscribe Meanwhile, Xbox Game Studios chief of staff Louise O’Connor will also be leaving the company. O’Connor joined Rare in 1999 beginning as an animator on cult favourite N64 game Conker’s Bad Fur Day. She’s worked in numerous art and production roles at the UK studio, and even won an AIAS award for voicing the character Leafos in Viva Piñata. She left Rare following the cancellation of Everwild in 2025, before becoming chief of staff in September that year. In an email to staff, Duncan wrote: “When I stepped into the role of leading XGS 20 months ago, my purpose was to serve our studios, our teams, and the people making our games. Together, we set out to deliver high-quality games, strengthen the cultural fabric across our studios, and help shape the future of the business. I’m proud to say we delivered many flawless launches that drove business success for the company.” On O’Connor, he added: “Louise has been a thoughtful, creative, and trusted partner who has consistently championed the craft and supported our studios with clarity and care. I’m grateful for everything she’s brought to XGS, and I’m sure she’ll be successful in whatever comes next for her.”
Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan steps down
The head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan has stepped down after more than 18 months in the role. Duncan replaced former Studios boss Alan Hartman in November 2024, and oversaw Halo Studios, The Coalition, Flight Sim, Turn 10, Playground Games, Rare, Obsidian, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, The Initiative, Double Fine, InXile, Undead Labs, World’s Edge and XGS Publishing. He departs the organization this week. His studios will report to Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty until a replacement is found. Duncan has been part of the Xbox organization since 2011 and is best known for running highly regarded UK developer Rare for nearly 14 years. He oversaw the developer’s Kinect and Sea of Thieves eras. Prior to that, he held various senior roles at Codemasters, Midway and Sumo Digital, and worked cross titles such as Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, Wheelman and Colin McRae. He's also VP of the charity SpecialEffect. Subscribe Meanwhile, Xbox Game Studios chief of staff Louise O’Connor will also be leaving the company. O’Connor joined Rare in 1999 beginning as an animator on cult favourite N64 game Conker’s Bad Fur Day. She’s worked in numerous art and production roles at the UK studio, and even won an AIAS award for voicing the character Leafos in Viva Piñata. She left Rare following the cancellation of Everwild in 2025, before becoming chief of staff in September that year. In an email to staff, Duncan wrote: “When I stepped into the role of leading XGS 20 months ago, my purpose was to serve our studios, our teams, and the people making our games. Together, we set out to deliver high-quality games, strengthen the cultural fabric across our studios, and help shape the future of the business. I’m proud to say we delivered many flawless launches that drove business success for the company.” On O’Connor, he added: “Louise has been a thoughtful, creative, and trusted partner who has consistently championed the craft and supported our studios with clarity and care. I’m grateful for everything she’s brought to XGS, and I’m sure she’ll be successful in whatever comes next for her.”
"Buy Now, Pay Later" Option Appears on XBOX Backend
A new 'buy now, pay later' option has been spotted on the XBOX backend, hinting that such a feature could arrive soon.
The Relic: First Guardian launches July 31 for PS5 and PC, later this summer for Xbox Series and Switch 2
Dark fantasy Soulslike action RPG The Relic: First Guardian will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on July 31, followed by Xbox Series and Switch 2l later this summer, publisher Perp Games …
Following Gears of War: E-Day's declaration of Xbox exclusivity, Halo: Campaign Evolved is already climbing PlayStation pre-order charts
Halo: Campaign Evolved's shocking commitment to a multiplatform strategy could pay off big time, as PS5 pre-orders are ramping up.
Report: Microsoft weighing up spinning off Xbox
Company management has reportedly approved a plan by new CEO Asha Sharma to increase spending on Halo, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls to speed up development, to
Forza Horizon 6 Signals A New Peak For Open World Driving Games
Japan provides the backdrop for Horizon's most ambitious world yet
Roundup: The Results From Our Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Predictions
They seemed like safe-ish bets, but we didn't do that well!
Forgotlings for PS5, Xbox Series launches June 18
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of 2D cinematic side-scrolling action adventure game Forgotlings will launch on June 18, publisher Hitcents and developer Throughline Games announced.
Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2026 So Far
An early look at what's to come
Poll: What were your favorite Xbox Games Showcase 2026 announcements?
From Gears of War: E-day to Clockwork Revolution, for this week's poll, we want to know: what were your favorite Xbox Games Showcase 2026 announcements?
Call Of Duty Is Xbox's Biggest Blessing And Its Curse
The mega franchise seemingly had one of its worst years in recent history
Side-scrolling beat ’em up game The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
New publisher Trailmark Games and The Karate Kid: Street Rumble developer Odaclick Game Studio have announced The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a side-scrolling beat ’em game set in the …
Xbox's New Startup Animation Is Now Live For Everyone, Plus Four Other New Features
Or at least, it should be
Xbox Memo Predicts over 5x Increase in Storage and Memory Costs by Holiday 2027
"While the entire industry is facing a components crisis, we believe we have been impacted more greatly than many of our peers".
Forza Horizon 6 devs address mysterious save file deleting bug, roll out fix for PC ahead of Xbox patch
Playground Games have been scrambling to fix an issue in Forza Horizon 6 that is causing players to lose their save files and all progress.
Fable Is Leaning Hard Into Its Life Sim Identity
Fable is shaping up to be the next addition in the Life Sim genre, if slightly unconventional. Take a look at all the new Life Sim aspects!
Oh boy, Xbox's chief strategist is floating the idea of in-game ads — but says "The question is not 'Can we cram ads in everything?'"
Microsoft's Xbox CSO Matthew Ball thinks in-game ads could help "keep our products affordable."
Halo: Campaign Evolved Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Ally X
Based on early pre-release footage, of course
New Xbox Exec Advocates For Something Everyone Hates To Help Save Gaming
Matthew Ball says the idea is not to "cram ads in everything," but to find a way to put ads in games in a more acceptable manner.
Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Asked Her Chief Strategy Officer if The Brand Was 'Fixable'
Xbox's new chief strategy officer Matthew Ball says he was asked a direct question about the brand's future by recently-installed CEO Asha Sharma: "Is it fixable?"
One of fall's coolest games has been delayed to October to avoid a September crush
Last Sunday, a trailer that aired during an online Xbox event showed Valor Mortis, an upcoming action game that re-imagines the age of Napoleonic wars as a conflict with the plague-ridden undead. It’s a first-person game that mixes Dark Souls-style combat with parkour—it’s from the developers of the acclaimed, fast-paced cyberpunk wall-running Ghostrunner games—and a setting like nothing else that’s out there. Valor Mortis’ trailer concluded with a release date: September 24. But by the time it aired, the teams behind the game knew that was no longer Valor Mortis’ release date. Days ago, they’d learned the hard way that September 24 would be untenable and that they’d have to change it. Today, they’ve announced a new one, October 13, after speaking to Game File about getting out of the bind they recently found themselves in. “When we picked September 24th, it looked like a very, very clear date,” Blake Rochkind, head of publisher Lyrical Games, told me during an impromptu interview on Monday in Los Angeles. “Very quickly it became not such a clear date.” Lyrical and development studio One More Level had a feeling the deate might need to change, Rochkind recalled. But they had to lock in September 24 “many, many weeks” ago. Really, though, who could know if that was the right call when they made it? “There were so many unknowns,” Rochkind said. “This was before Sony State of Play, before Xbox Showcase, before Nintendo Direct, before Summer Games Fest.” Then on Tuesday, June 2, during a PlayStation showcase held just five days before their planned release date reveal, things changed. “As soon as Control announced September 24th, we knew we were moving the date.” It wasn’t just the PlayStation showcase reveal of the release date for Remedy’s upcoming third-person thriller. There were others. And changing their own trailer this close to its airing, Rochkind would later tell me, wasn’t possible.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Fascinating Preview of the Series' Unreal Engine Future
Testing two iconic levels on PC and Xbox Series X.
Xbox CEO Gives A Good Explanation For Why A Console Now Costs $800
Xbox prices have skyrocketed, but there's a reason for that which is out of Microsoft's control, as the brand's new CEO explains.
Xbox layoffs planned as CEO Asha Sharma orders business reset
The Microsoft gaming unit's accountability margin has fallen to 3%, and revenue declined nearly half a billion dollars over five years
Xbox CEO Openly Floats the Need for Third-Party Exclusives and “Potential M&A” to Win in Hardware, PC, Mobile, and Streaming
Xbox’s CEO says the platform may need third-party exclusives and potential M&A to compete across hardware, PC, mobile, and streaming.
Xbox CEO Admits the Console Arms Race Has Gone Too Far
If the console market wants to survive, we need cheaper alternatives.
Xbox Exclusives, Showcase Without Blade, Elder Scrolls 6, More From Matt Booty
Xbox leadership shook up its strategy this week with the reveal that "Gears of War: E-Day" and "Clockwork Revolution" would be Xbox exclusives.
Gears of War: E-Day – Everything We Learned Behind Closed Doors at Xbox
IGN interviews The Coalition to find out more on Xbox console exclusive Gears of War: E-Day.
Fable: How We Built the Living Population
Fable’s Living Population is made up of over 1,000 hand-crafted NPCs, each with their own life and personality. In this feature - written by the Lead Game Designer- find out how it was made, how it works, and more.
Alien: Isolation 2 is Poised to Deliver Another Bold Chapter in Survival Horror
We played the Alien: Isolation 2 prologue at Summer Game Fest: Play Days and lived to talk about it with the creative geniuses at Creative Assembly.
Here's What's In The 'Premium Upgrade' Editions For Fable, Gears & Halo On Xbox
Early access being one of the major perks
Xbox's Matt Booty Talks Bringing Back Exclusivity, Lessons Learned, And The Future Of Xbox
We sit down with Xbox's chief content officer to talk the recent struggles and successes of Xbox.
Xbox CEO Ties Future Exclusives to Business Health, Signaling a Possible Return to Multiplatform if Sales Slip
Xbox CEO said the business isn't currently healthy, which is why there are 2 exclusives. To do more, the business would have to get healthier
I went to the Xbox Showcase, met with Xbox execs, fans, and developers — Something HAS changed ... but for how long?
Xbox is on a tear right now, with a lot of positive momentum. But one question I wanted to ask above all others: are they ACTUALLY in it for the long haul?
Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console business models
Microsoft is re-evaluating its plans for Project Helix and considering new ways to lower Xbox console costs.
Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console business models
Microsoft is re-evaluating its plans for Project Helix and considering new ways to lower Xbox console costs.
Xbox Boss Says a Mass Audience Can't Afford 'Thousands of Dollars' to Spend on a Next-Gen Console, So Microsoft Must 'Look at New Business Models'
The spiralling cost of new and existing consoles will require "radically different business models" over the coming generation, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has said.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma teases "radically different business models", hints at potentially cheaper console to arrive this year
Xbox's newly-appointed CEO has hinted at what could be a major shakeup to the console model business that could help it navigate the RAM apocalypse
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski believes Xbox is "steering the 'ship' back in the right direction", as E-Day skips PS5
Gears of War creator Cliff 'CliffyB' Bleszinski says Xbox "hurt their loyal tribal fanbase's perception of the brand".
Xbox CEO outlines strategy to prioritise cost-efficiency and exclusive titles over premium hardware
"We will continue to look at new business models – that's what is needed rather than premium, high-performance consoles," says Asha Sharma
Xbox Getting Creative About Next-Gen Consoles To Deal With Cost
Asha Sharma keeps hinting at a big problem
'We'll Start To See Radically Different Business Models' - Xbox Boss Talks Future Of Consoles
She says mass audiences can't afford thousands on a console generation
Kingdom Hearts IV confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Kingdom Hearts IV will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store when it launches, Square Enix announced.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. It will include Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Pr…
Gears of War: E-Day Could Be the First UE5 Game to Fulfil the Engine's Promise
Plus: Halo: Campaign Evolved and the X25 special edition console from the Xbox Showcase.
Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day
"I can confirm this is not true"
Xbox explains new exclusives policy: players "can expect a reliable pipeline" of exclusive titles in service of "turning around the business"
Matthew Ball says "we know how we're going to make those decisions," with internal and external communication to follow
Xbox Game Pass Lost 'Millions Of Subscribers' After 2025 Price Hike
The service had over 35 million subscribers as of mid-2025
Xbox Promises A 'Reliable Pipeline' Of Exclusives That 'Validates Their Historical Investment' In Xbox
'Players can expect a reliable pipeline that validates their historical investment in the Xbox platform'
Halo: Campaign Evolved - Creating New Cosmetics for Master Chief That Honor the Halo Legacy
Take a look at the new weapon and armor cosmetics for Master Chief coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved as part of the Premium Edition or Collector’s Edition.
Discover the Gears of War: E-Day Collector’s Edition
The Gears of War: E-Day Collector’s Edition is available to pre-order now, including the Premium Edition of the game alongside a curated set of physical items. Find out more inside.
"It's top of mind and being worked on" Xbox confirms anti-scalping methods will be in place ahead of the Xbox Series X25 preorder
The Xbox Series X25 will drop as a limited-edition console in November 2026, and Xbox want to make sure they aren't all nabbed by scalpers.
Xbox exclusives are back and more complicated than ever
The next Gears of War is an Xbox exclusive, but Halo isn’t. What’s going on?
Xbox has clarified its approach to console exclusive games, after last night's PS5 snub for Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution caught many off guard
Xbox's big multiplayer and live service games will continue to be multiplatform, Matt Booty has said.
Fable is getting some post-launch DLC already, with an extended look at gameplay planned for later this week
Fable: Order of the Hero will bring a new region and storyline to the upcoming fantasy RPG.
Future Xbox Exclusivity Will Be 'Case-by-Case', PS5 Ports Will Be Revealed Alongside Release Dates
It's all a bit confusing, as usual
Matt Booty Explains Xbox's Plans For Exclusive Games Going Forward
"We know exclusives are important"
Valheim launches September 9
Viking survival game Valheim will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on September 9, Coffee Stain Publishing and …
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC
Publisher atari and developers Nightdive Studios and Eidos Montreal have announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, a modern revival of the 1998 classic from Looking Glass Studios. It will launc…
Minecraft Dungeons II date announce
Minecraft Dungeons II has a release date, and it's September 28, 2026! Learn more about what awaits you and watch the animated trailer!
Senua Brings A 'Different Kind' Of Hellblade Game To Xbox Game Pass In 2027
We're here for it
Xbox announces 17 new day-one titles coming to Game Pass
The Xbox Games Showcase event was hosted today, where Microsoft announced 17 new day-one titles coming to Game Pass.
Xbox Fans Go Wild As Asha Sharma Gives Free Consoles To Everyone At FanFest LA
Watch the reaction here
21 Game Pass Titles Get New Announcements At The Xbox Showcase 2026
Talk about a stacked lineup!
Xbox's Strategy On Console Exclusives Just Got More Confusing
Some first-party games will never come to PlayStation 5 but lots of others will
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
XBOX Game Showcase 2026 just concluded. Find out everything announced - from the return of exclusives, to anniversary hardware, to games from XBOX and our partners – inside.
DMZ - New Intel on Call of Duty’s Extraction Shooter Experience
Today at #XBOXGamesShowcase, Activision and Infinity Ward revealed the first look at DMZ, the definitive Call of Duty extraction shooter experience. Learn more:
Clockwork Revolution launches in 2027
First-person RPG Clockwork Revolution will launch for for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2027, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer inXile Entertainment announced. It will…
Persona 6 is real, coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, but that's about all we know
More information hopefully coming soon.
Clockwork Revolution: Burlesque, Bullets, and Butterfly Effects
On behalf of the team at inXile entertainment, I’m thrilled to share more of Clockwork Revolution — our time-bending first-person action RPG set in the steampunk city of Avalon, with a cast of unforgettable characters, and a world that reacts deeply to every choice you make. We’re hard at work on the game and can’t wait for you to play it next year.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Interview - A New Design, Full Flight, Tom Kenny Returns and More
Spyro: A Realm Beyond is a brand-new adventure from Toys For Bob, taking flight Spring 2027.
Xbox just made the console everyone wants and it's for the 25th Anniversary — meet the Xbox Series X25
Xbox Series X25 will drop as a limited edition transparent green console November 2026
Persona 6 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
ATLUS has announced Persona 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). A release date was not announced.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches October 15 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, later in 2026 for Switch
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on October 15, followed by Switch later in 2026, publisher Konami and developers …
This is Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console in translucent green
The anniversary edition console includes an Xbox button that lights up green and a translucent green controller.
New XBOX 25th Anniversary Console and Controller
We’re introducing the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition and XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition, revealed during XBOX Games Showcase 2026.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
After an initial tease in December 2023, SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in 2027.
Senua, Sequel to Hellblade 2, Revealed for 2027 Release
Senua, a more gameplay-driven sequel to the Hellblade series, has been announced as part of the Xbox Games Showcase.
Senua: Answering the Big Questions About Ninja Theory’s Unexpected New Action-Adventure
Senua is the surprise new action-adventure set in the Hellblade universe - we spoke to Ninja Theory to answer all the biggest questions out of this #XBOXGamesShowcase world premiere:
Senua announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC – action adventure game set in Hellblade universe
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Ninja Theory have announced Senua, a new action adventure game set in the Hellblade universe. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Ste…
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA have announced action RPG sequel Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in…
METRO 2039 launches in February 2027
METRO 2039 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store in February 2027, publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games announced.