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Halo Campaign Evolved performed well on Xbox, but PS5 gamers give it a collective shrug — just 1% of PS5 gamers tried it, hurting Xbox's brand identity for no real return
Halo Campaign Evolved has been an abject failure on PlayStation 5, according to new data, heaping on more evidence that Xbox's rush to PS5 publishing has been a huge mistake.
New Fallout Game in Early Development at "RPG Specialist" inXile Entertainment
It was recently revealed that Xbox would be leaning into inter-studio collaborations to increase output and efficiency at its in-house game studios, and this seems to be the case now. In a recent podcast, Windows Central journalist and notable industry insider, Jez Corden, commented that he had...
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7
Next Week on XBOX: Beast of Reincarnation, Kynseed, Montabi, and more coming soon!
"We will not live on past successes or be trapped by past failures" – Xbox CEO outlines priorities to turn platform around in FY27
Asha Sharma expects growth to return to Xbox by "investing in what players value"
Corsair Cove Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
"Undoubtedly one of the best strategy games of recent years"
Xbox's Four Priorities Detailed By Asha Sharma After Major 'Reset'
Core, Content, Creation, and Connection
You Can Now Play Xbox Games On Hisense TVs Without A Console
Microsoft has started rolling out the Xbox app to Hisense TVs and other TVs powered by VIDAA OS.
Microsoft's Xbox chief lays out plan to pass rivals on margin by 2030 in memo to employees
Microsoft's gaming unit wants to invest in its Minecraft franchise and expand through partnerships, including in China.
Xbox CEO says the team has one year to start growing again
“Our reset has not been easy.”
Extract From the Gyldenmist: Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter Arrives on XBOX
Learn about the dark fantasy world of extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter, available now on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass.
Free Play Days – WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party and Wildgate
This weekend, Polterguys: Possession Party is available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass members, while WWE 2K26 and Wildgate are free for all. Jump in!
Microsoft’s Anthropic Gain Beat an Entire Business Segment
Microsoft's $3.2 billion Anthropic gain topped the operating income of its Windows, Xbox and search division in the latest quarter.
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer reveal trailer, developer overview
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer The Coalition have released the multiplayer reveal trailer and developer overview for Gears of War: E-Day.
Famitsu sales (7/20/26 - 7/26/26) - first week sales revealed for Splatoon Raiders, big Nintendo Switch 2 boost
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 50,168 PS5 Digital Edition – 8,512 Switch Lite – 3,771 Switch OLED – 2,770 Switch – 626 PS5 Pro – 363 PS5 – 309 Xbox Series X – 71 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 57 Xbox Series X – 23 For comparison’s sake, here are the...
Gears of War: E-Day's Multiplayer Thrives Off Its New Horde Siege Mode
After about 10 hours with the Gears E-Day multiplayer beta, Xbox's long-time shooter series is making some smart gameplay changes.
Mistfall Hunter Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Available for Premium, PC, and Ultimate members today!
Xbox revenue plunges $1.7bn, with hardware dropping 29% YoY
Platform holder also faced losses during Q4, with content and services revenue falling 10% and hardware dropping 13%
Microsoft Reports $1.7 Billion Drop In Xbox Revenue For The Year
Microsoft's gaming division had a very bad quarter
Halo: Campaign Evolved has officially restarted the console war
Players say guns are less accurate on PS5 than Xbox in the new Halo
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
Xbox’s woes continue.
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
Xbox’s woes continue.
Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos remaster announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, and PC
Argonaut Games has announced a remastered version of the 1999-released platformer Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam, GOG). A release…
This Revelation Should Terrify All Console Fans, Particularly Those Looking Forward to PS6
Xbox losing $150 on each console sold
‘Fable’ May Be The Last Straw For Day One On Xbox Game Pass
Fable is Microsoft's biggest release in years, but will strain the concept of "day one on Xbox Game Pass," a strategy that is flagging in time.
Tentpole Xbox release Halo: Campaign Evolved performs better on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro providing the best experience
According to a new Digital Foundry article, the PS5 version of the game meets Xbox Series X quality, without cutscene stuttering.
Halo Fares a Hair Better on PS5 Than Xbox, with PS5 Pro the Best Place to Play
Welcome to the dark side, Master Chief
Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms
Very reassuring for the future of physical media.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features
A gorgeous, technically-astute remake of an all-time classic.
Psychonauts 2 Studio Double Fine Hit With Layoffs Amid Divestiture From Xbox
Double Fine is being spun off from Xbox amid a massive restructuring
Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans
Xbox has announced its plans for Gamescom 2026, which will run from August 26 to 30 at Koelenmesse in Cologne, Germany, including first-party and third-party titles playable at its booth, and live …
Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test set for September 11 to 13
SEGA will host a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC from September 11 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET to September 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs talk about the challenges of a Nintendo Switch 2 port
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may still end up on Nintendo Switch 2 at some point on the future, but it would be a “big technical challenge”. The RPG originally released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S. Sandfall Interactive co-founder Tom Guillermin said in a recent interview that a Nintendo Switch 2 version would be tough “because we...
Flamecraft adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions; demo now available
The video game version of the tabletop strategy game Flamecraft will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch alongside its previously announced PC via Steam, developer Monster Couch annou…
Microsoft Starts Offering Free PC Versions of Your Ubisoft Games on Xbox
Some restrictions apply, read article for details.
Double Fine Announces Layoffs Following Split From Xbox
"Only the survival of our studio would ever make us consider such a painful action," says Double Fine head Tim Schafer.
Xbox Owners Get Free PC Copies Of Select Ubisoft Games
Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and more!
Ubisoft Adds Free PC License to Xbox Digital Game Purchases
There has been a lot of talk recently about both the merit of platform exclusive games and digital games, and Microsoft's latest partnership with Ubisoft seems to be a move to support both its Xbox platform on PC and console as well as its digital game sales. The new Xbox × Ubisoft initiative...
Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches
First the PlayStation network goes down, now this.
Xbox Outage Locks Players out of Games and Accounts for Over 12 Hours
Following a similar story relating to PlayStation Account server errors just a few days prior, on the launch of the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta, Xbox has seemingly run into issues during the advanced access launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved. The resulting Xbox outage has resulted in gamers...
Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption
Ubisoft and XBOX are expanding their partnership with new Ubisoft content for XBOX on PC, and a free benefit for select games, where XBOX console players can snag the PC version at no additional cost.
Xbox service is down, with outages meaning players can't play any digital or physical games, after similar PlayStation Network issues last week
Shortly after PlayStation Network's outage last week, Xbox's online services are facing trouble too, with the support team saying work is underway.
Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride
To celebrate the global launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Halo and Automobili Lamborghini have joined forces to create the Lamborghini Urus SE Master Chief 117 Edition.
Xbox Servers Are Still Down, Preventing Players From Accessing Both Physical And Digital Games
Players can't even play "disc-based games right now"
Xbox Servers Are Down Again, Preventing Players From Accessing Games
Xbox Live server issues preventing sign ins, game library visibility, and launching games.
PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction
GTA 6 physical download codes are region-locked on PS5, giving Xbox Series X|S a clear advantage as they can be purchased and used worldwide
Halo: Campaign Evolved glitch makes its hardest Xbox achievements super easy
Halo: Campaign Evolved's LASO and Remixed Xbox achievements are currently ridiculously easy to unlock, thanks to a glitch that lets you turn down difficulty.
Final Fantasy 17 Development Teased by Square Enix Director
It's probably a case of when, not if, for Final Fantasy 17, but Square Enix Director Yoshi-P has name-dropped the inevitable sequel.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Legendary Ending Teases A Halo 2 Remake Is On The Way
*Minor Spoiler Warning*
Xbox Live server issues preventing users from playing downloaded Xbox games
Xbox users are reportedly experiencing widespread issues when attempting to access Xbox Live, with one recurring issue preventing access to downloaded games.
PlayStation makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push by dropping God of War one day before Fable — Microsoft is helping advertise the fact PS5 has more content.
Microsoft's lack of faith in its own platforms gets a shiny new spotlight in February 2027, as Sony confirms a tentpole exclusive will go head to head with Xbox's own contribution to PS5.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Village in the Shade, more
Halo: Campaign Evolved for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and Village in the Shade for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game relea…
Xbox tests smart download client that finds the fastest game server
A new Xbox Insider update changes how consoles download games and patches. Microsoft has not confirmed when the feature will reach public builds.
10 Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility On PC
Influenced by the latest Xbox Game Preservation votes
‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken
Fable, the storied Xbox IP, is about to go up against arguably PlayStation’s strongest: God of War with its Laufey release date.
Poll: Will you try Xbox's free cloud gaming feature when it goes live?
In this week's poll, we're asking whether you'll be checking out the newly announced free Xbox Cloud Gaming feature once it goes live, or if it's a pass, why?
Xbox's Backward Compatibility On PC Can Run Xbox 360 Games
Turns out that Microsoft's new Xbox emulator is actually an Xbox 360 emulator in disguise
Microsoft’s PC Xbox Backward Compatibility Hides A 360 Emulator Called XeO3, As Dataminers Crack Open Fuzion Frenzy
Official Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC uses Xbox 360 tech, teasing future support for classic games on PC
People paid big money for Halo: Campaign Evolved's early access on Xbox and they aren't getting it
Reports are coming in of people unable to play Halo: Campaign Evolved's early access via its Premium Edition or Premium Edition Upgrade on the Xbox, but the developers are on the case to fix it
Xbox Is Now Testing Its Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Tier
'Up to two' minutes' worth of ads in exchange for an hour of gaming
Halo Support 'Investigating' Issues With Premium Upgrade For Campaign Evolved
It launched with problems across Xbox and PC
Microsoft outage hits Outlook, Teams, Xbox
Microsoft said Thursday morning that it was investigating issues with its Microsoft 365 services, which includes Outlook and Teams.
Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Game Streaming
Xbox is rolling out a test for ad-supported cloud gaming that will be available for a limited time on a voluntary basis for members of its fan-testing community, Xbox Insiders.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
Would you watch ads to stream your games for free?
Microsoft Launches Test for Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streaming, Promises the Ads Will Not 'Interrupt the Flow of Gameplay'
Ad-supported Xbox game streaming is here, Microsoft has said. Here's how it works and how you can try it out.
Xbox's new backwards-compatible games on PC are "already Xbox 360 games" — and that changes everything about what's next
Xbox games are great, but the Xbox 360's library is what really gets me excited.
Early Access Begins Today
If you pre-ordered the Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle, you can enjoy early-access play in both solo and four-player cross-play co-op starting today!
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs
First four compatible titles can be run with an 11-year-old graphics card.
Following layoffs and muddy strategy shifts, Xbox announces Backward Compatibility on PC program, with Blinx and Conker leading the first wave
Xbox is bringing classic games to personal computers and handhelds through a newly announced Backward Compatibility on PC program.
Xbox Announces Backwards Compatibility For PC, First Four Games Revealed
"Today, we’re introducing XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC"
Soulslike action RPG FOUNTAINS coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch in 2026 alongside new DLC
Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell will release Soulslike action RPG FOUNTAINS for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch in 2026 alongside a new downloadable content, the compani…
Hands On with Xbox Back-Compat for PC - a New Initiative That Begins with Four Classic Games
A vital step for game preservation - that still needs some work.
Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC
Xbox backward compatibility for PC allows original Xbox console games to officially run on Windows.
Xbox Console Sales Rose In June, Despite Price Increases
Meccha Chameleon was the second-best-selling game in the U.S. last month, with an estimated 4 million copies sold
Asha Sharma-appointed Xbox VP of engineering leaves just three months after moving over from Microsoft's CoreAI team
Xbox engineering boss, who only joined the team three months ago, is leaving for an AI startup.
Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market
In 2013, Sony tweaked Xbox by showing how easy it was to share a PlayStation disc. Now, gamers say Sony has become exactly what it mocked.
Xbox VP Leaves Just 3 Months After Joining Asha Sharma's Team
Jared Palmer had joined Xbox from Microsoft's CoreAI division
XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass
Starting today, eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers now get a starter edition of XBOX Game Pass – find out more inside.
Xbox Game Pass was a good idea in theory, former Forza Horizon 5 director says, but "the reality is not enough people have subscribed"
One of the lead creatives behind Forza Horizon 5, who departed developer Playground Games, still believes Xbox Game Pass was a solid concept.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
Suit up Spartans, it’s time to jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved (plus a whole bunch of other games). We’ve got more coming into Premium, some Day One with XBOX Game Pass games, and more. Let’s get to it!
14 Amazing Xbox 360 Games Are On Sale For Dirt Cheap
The Witcher 2 and more are discounted to just a few bucks digitally
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Confirmed
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed dates for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta tests across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox devices.
Reporter Claims Game Pass Is 'Absolutely Detested' By Some Xbox Studio Leaders
Could it change in the future?
XBOX Game Pass Losing 8 More Games in July
The latest update has confirmed that 8 more games will be removed from the XBOX Game Pass library in July 2026.
By Scrapping Studios and Doubling Down on Decades-Old Franchises, Xbox Is Dismantling Its Future To Rebuild a Past It Can Never Recapture
Xbox's big reset has scrapped studios building original ideas in favour of doubling down on legacy IP - but how will it find its next big franchise if it only focuses on the old?
Xbox Store Quietly Leaks 'Major' Upgrade For Ghost Recon Wildlands
4K, 60FPS seemingly inbound
New Official Ghost Recon Release Confirmed For PS5 and Xbox Series X
Ubisoft’s latest Ghost Recon Wildlands release could be the first sign of a long-awaited current-gen revival for the beloved 2017 shooter.
Truthfully The Fallout I’m Most Looking Forward To Is Fan-Made
As Xbox tries to quell critics by replaying the hits, it’s a fan-made game that has me optimistic for the wasteland
Xbox Says More Exclusives Are Coming But Tells Players Not to 'Overly Fixate on Single-Player' Games
Executives at Xbox have once again attempted to clarify the company's approach to exclusives, promising that "Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not the only titles" it's planning.
Xbox Studio Leaders Reportedly Detest Game Pass, Arguing it Destroyed the Value of Their $40+ Games Now Available for Pennies
Xbox studio heads reportedly detest Game Pass, arguing it devalued their games by making them available for pennies through the subscription.
Xbox Champions Exclusives As It Explains Confusing Reversal
Why is Halo coming to PS5 but Gears of War: E-Day isn't?
'It Isn't Something Carved in Stone': Xbox Still Unclear on Future PS5 Ports
Single player games could still come to Sony's console
Some Xbox studio leads reportedly "detest" Game Pass — so why did Xbox push ahead with it? "It felt like a race to zero."
In a new podcast, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared thoughts from Xbox Game Studios leaders, who reportedly "detest" Game Pass and its impact on perception of value.
So, Are You Getting The Premium Upgrade For Halo: Campaign Evolved?
Launch is just a few days away!
"There has to be a reason for people to buy an Xbox": Making sense of Microsoft's messy return to console exclusivity
The Saturday Read | Senior leaders across Xbox detail why the platform is returning to console exclusivity, and explain why Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are only the beginning
Irvine video game maker Obsidian Entertainment lays off 52
Irvine-based video game development studio Obsidian Entertainment is laying off 52 workers as part of a larger restructuring to reset Microsoft’s Xbox video game business.
Bethesda teases Fallout 5 soon after Xbox’s mass layoffs
Microsoft’s gaming division attempts to share some good news amid the fallout of its large-scale ‘reset.’
No, Doom maker id Software hasn't been "nerfed into the ground and gutted" by the Xbox cuts, insists director Hugo Martin
Doom and Quake creator id Software tries to reassure fans it's okay following the devastating recent Xbox cuts.
Doom Director Addresses The State Of id After Xbox Bloodbath
id Software was hit hard in the latest round of Xbox mass layoffs
Build Your Dream Fast-Food Business in Wrap House Simulator
Build and manage your own fast-food business in Wrap House Simulator, coming to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One and XBOX PC on July 17.