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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

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Jun 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
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?

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Jun 10 • 7:11 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
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.

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Jun 10 • 7:04 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
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.

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Jun 10 • 7:04 AM EDT • Business • theverge.com
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.

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Jun 10 • 6:37 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
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

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Jun 10 • 6:12 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
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".

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Jun 10 • 5:24 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
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

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Jun 10 • 4:24 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Xbox Getting Creative About Next-Gen Consoles To Deal With Cost

Asha Sharma keeps hinting at a big problem

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Jun 10 • 12:17 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
'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

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Jun 9 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
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.

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Jun 9 • 10:56 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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…

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Jun 9 • 10:54 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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.

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Jun 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • digitalfoundry.net
Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day

"I can confirm this is not true"

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Jun 8 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Whoops! Xbox Accidentally Uploads Gears of War PS5 Trailer

You couldn't make this up

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Jun 8 • 5:30 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
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

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Jun 8 • 2:42 PM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Xbox Game Pass Lost 'Millions Of Subscribers' After 2025 Price Hike

The service had over 35 million subscribers as of mid-2025

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Jun 8 • 2:21 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
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'

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Jun 8 • 1:33 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
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.

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Jun 8 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
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.

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Jun 8 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
"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.

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Jun 8 • 9:54 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
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?

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Jun 8 • 9:54 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
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.

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Jun 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
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.

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Jun 8 • 4:40 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Future Xbox Exclusivity Will Be 'Case-by-Case', PS5 Ports Will Be Revealed Alongside Release Dates

It's all a bit confusing, as usual

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Jun 7 • 7:30 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Matt Booty Explains Xbox's Plans For Exclusive Games Going Forward

"We know exclusives are important"

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Jun 7 • 4:55 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
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 …

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Jun 7 • 4:35 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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…

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Jun 7 • 4:05 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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!

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Jun 7 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • minecraft.net
Senua Brings A 'Different Kind' Of Hellblade Game To Xbox Game Pass In 2027

We're here for it

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Jun 7 • 3:34 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 3:29 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Xbox Fans Go Wild As Asha Sharma Gives Free Consoles To Everyone At FanFest LA

Watch the reaction here

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Jun 7 • 3:15 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
21 Game Pass Titles Get New Announcements At The Xbox Showcase 2026

Talk about a stacked lineup!

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Jun 7 • 2:57 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
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

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Jun 7 • 2:56 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 2:10 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
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:

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Jun 7 • 2:09 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
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…

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Jun 7 • 2:03 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
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.

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Jun 7 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 1:58 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
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

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Jun 7 • 1:58 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 1:57 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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 …

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Jun 7 • 1:53 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 1:45 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 1:39 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 1:37 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 1:32 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
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:

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Jun 7 • 1:31 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
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…

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Jun 7 • 1:31 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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…

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Jun 7 • 1:28 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
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.

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Jun 7 • 1:25 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
State of Decay 3: Answering the Biggest Questions After the First Gameplay Reveal

Today at XBOX Games Showcase 2026, we got our first-ever look at gameplay for Undead Labs’ State of Decay 3 with their brand-new trailer, showing everything from open world exploration, multiplayer, settlement building, weapon crafting, and of course, some good old-fashioned zombie slaying.

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Jun 7 • 1:20 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Halo: Campaign Evolved Gets July 2026 Release Date For Xbox, PC & PS5

Master Chief returns next month

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Jun 7 • 1:19 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Persona 4 Revival launches February 18, 2027

Persona 4 Revival will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on February 18, 2027, ATLUS announced. Pre-orders will be available today. It will also be availab…

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Jun 7 • 1:17 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches August 27

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on August 27, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Asobo Studio announced. It…

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Jun 7 • 1:15 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Fable launches February 23, 2027

Fable will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on February XXX, 2027, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games announced. The PlayStation 5…

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Jun 7 • 1:11 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Fable: Meet the Incredible Cast - Including the Villain Played by Hayley Atwell

Fable’s XBOX Games Showcase trailer revealed that Hayley Atwell will play the game’s villain, Isabel – but there’s far more to this brilliantly British cast list. Find out more inside.

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Jun 7 • 1:11 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Xbox Revives State of Decay 3 for PS5 in 2027

Dead rising

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Jun 7 • 1:03 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches July 28, Pre-Orders Available Now

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026, with early access beginning July 23. Find out more, and pre-order today.

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Jun 7 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: All the news and trailers

Microsoft wraps up Summer Game Fest with its annual gaming showcase.

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Jun 7 • 12:40 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Gears of War: E-Day Is Not Coming to PS5, Xbox Confirms Console Exclusivity

Purportedly was planned for Sony's console until recently

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Jun 7 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Rumour: Gears of War: E-Day Was Coming to PS5, Xbox Only Just Cancelled Port

Update: PS5 retail SKU exists, game was rated for Sony console

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Jun 7 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 live report - all the news and announcements as Asha Sharma presents for the first time

Will we see The Elder Scrolls 6? Will we see Arkane's game based on Marvel's Blade? What has Microsoft got that will convince us? Find out this evening.

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Jun 7 • 6:39 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Gears of War: E-Day PS5 Placeholder Listing Appears Online as Xbox Games Showcase Looms

A placeholder listing for a PS5 version of Gears of War: E-Day has shown up on Walmart's website less than 24 hours before Microsoft's big 2026 Xbox Games Showcase.

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Jun 7 • 2:14 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Walmart Lists Gears Of War: E-Day PS5 Ahead Of Xbox Showcase

The upcoming shooter is at the center of a battle over the future of Xbox exclusivity

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Jun 6 • 11:08 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Bloober Team announces psychological thriller Star Trek: Shadow Frontier for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher Paramount Games Studio and developer Bloober Team have announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a science-fiction psychological thriller. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switc…

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Jun 6 • 7:12 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Future Games Show 'Summer Showcase' 2026

There were plenty of them!

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Jun 6 • 5:30 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Arizona Sunshine third-person shooter remake announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Vertigo Games has announced Arizona Sunshine, a fully flat-screen third-person shooter remake of the virtual reality game of the same name (now titled Arizona Sunshine VR). It will launch for PlayS…

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Jun 6 • 3:04 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Comments on Launch Platform Plans

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain developer Shift Up says nothing is decided on day one platforms, leaving the door open to Xbox Series, PC, and PS5.

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Jun 6 • 12:13 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
All Confirmed & Rumored Games For XBOX Games Showcase 2026

It's almost time for the XBOX Games Showcase, so let's dive into what games will feature during the event, confirmed or otherwise.

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Jun 6 • 8:23 AM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Three Classic Hitman Games Are Getting Remastered For Xbox In 2027

"Three titles, one package"

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Jun 6 • 8:22 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Xbox wants to become “number one gaming company” by 2030

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has lofty ambitious for the company as she said that she wants to become the number one gaming and entertainment company by 2030. It is unclear whether she is talking about as a…

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Jun 6 • 6:47 AM EDT • Technology • mynintendonews.com
HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Publisher and developer Saber Interactive, and developer IO Interactive have announced HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2027.

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Jun 5 • 9:00 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Welcome Back, 47: HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered Revealed - Coming 2027

Saber Interactive has partnered with IOI for HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered, boasting enhanced visuals, improved performance, and new features, all while preserving the systems, tone, and freedom of the iconic original trilogy.

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Jun 5 • 9:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Soars onto XBOX on September 15, 2026

Adventure across a beautiful, high-fantasy world in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, coming to Series X|S September 15, 2026.

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Jun 5 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Final Fantasy VII Revelation announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, …

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Jun 5 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
The Wolf Among Us Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Telltale Games and co-publisher PM Studios have announced The Wolf Among Us Remastered. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games St…

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Jun 5 • 6:40 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series launches in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2027, developer Telltale Games and co-publish…

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Jun 5 • 6:39 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Palworld launches July 10

Open-world survival crafting game Palworld will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on July 10, developer Pocketpair announc…

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Jun 5 • 6:37 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Even the RuneScape Spinoff Is Coming Out in September

Add another game to the September pileup: RuneScape: Dragonwilds is due out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S on September 15, 2026.

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Jun 5 • 5:59 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN launches January 15, 2027

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on January 15, 2027, publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced. It will also …

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Jun 5 • 5:22 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Fumito Ueda, legendary developer behind Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, announces single-player epic Gen Atlas for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

"We hope to share an experience that inspires moments of quiet wonder and discovery.”

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Jun 5 • 5:18 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Alien: Isolation 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher SEGA and developer Creative Assembly have officially announced horror first-person shooter sequel Alien: Isolation 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). A release da…

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Jun 5 • 5:12 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Every Xbox and PC game shown during Summer Game Fest 2026 — announcements, reveals, trailers, gameplay, and more

Xbox and PC players, here's an overview of everything Summer Game Fest 2026 had in store for you.

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Jun 5 • 4:55 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Asha Sharma commits to "resetting" Xbox, prioritising exclusivity and addressing AI in new strategy

Xbox CEO outlines plans to become "the number one gaming and entertainment company" amid rising component costs and platform competition

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Jun 5 • 9:13 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Xbox boss Asha Sharma still can't seem to decide on a stance regarding console exclusivity

The Xbox exclusivity conversation continues, and it doesn't look like much is actually changing.

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Jun 5 • 8:27 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Xbox Will 'Innovate' To Reduce The Price Of Project Helix, Suggests Asha Sharma

They're working on it as we speak

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Jun 5 • 7:30 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Xbox CEO doubles down on exclusives, saying they remain central to defining the Xbox platform

Asha Sharma doubles down on exclusives, saying they remain central to defining the Xbox platform even as Xbox expands to more devices and services.

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Jun 4 • 9:50 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
ID@XBOX Indie Selects Demo Fest Is Here!

The latest ID@XBOX Indie Selects Demo Fest is live today, with 18 newly announced games included. See them all inside.

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Jun 4 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Explore Fun and Immersive New Community Missions in GTA Online

Dive into exciting new player-created GTA Online experiences in the Community Mission Series on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Enhanced), including a second showcased submission from GTA Series Videos along with new featured creators including ShelbyGR,...

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Jun 4 • 10:53 AM EDT • Technology • rockstargames.com
Xbox Demo Fest Now Live, 40+ Games Available To Play For Free

The 2026 version of this event has begun!

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Jun 4 • 10:40 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Xbox Demo Fest Now Live, 30+ Games Available To Play For Free

The 2026 version of this event has begun!

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Jun 4 • 10:40 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Indie Selects for June 2026: Absolutely Stacked Indie Games

The ID@XBOX team handpicked a bold, genre-hopping lineup of six titles for May's Indie Selects where nothing plays it safe.

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Jun 3 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Control Resonant Early Access Is Exclusive To PS5, Even Though It Costs The Same On Xbox

That face says it all

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Jun 3 • 11:55 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Control Resonant Early Access Is Exclusive To PS5, But At Least We Get 'Play Anywhere' On Xbox

A worthy trade-off?

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Jun 3 • 11:55 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
May's top PlayStation games by copies sold

Yesterday’s State of Play gave us an idea of where PlayStation’s heading next. But we’ve had our May estimates for a couple of days now (we always update our data daily for clients), so it’s time to look at what performed best on PlayStation last month. We’ve got a new IP at the top, two evergreens doing their evergreen thing, FC26 smashing it ahead of the World Cup Plus pivot, and a quiet but promising result for Lego Batman. Let’s have a look at the state of Play…Station’s top games for May. 007 takes #001 007 First Light sold 1M copies on PS5 in May, easily making it the month’s top PS5 game by copies sold. Over 80% of those May copies were digital, which is broadly in line with where PlayStation’s digital share has settled for new releases this year. To date, 007 First Light has sold through 2.2M copies across platforms (so no unsold retail copies in that figure). The platform split is 55.1% PS5, 33.1% Steam, and 11.8% Xbox (console, Windows, and cloud combined). In gross revenue terms, 007 First Light has generated $150M. Owing to regional pricing and audience composition differences, the consoles make up a higher share of revenue than they do copies. Of the $150M, 60.5% came via PlayStation, 27.6% via Steam, and 12.9% via Xbox. Part of this is because over two-thirds of 007 First Light‘s PlayStation audience is in North America (43.4%) or Western Europe (23.2%), where local currency means the game generates more revenue per player. On Steam, under half of First Light‘s audience is from those same regions (31.8% North America, 15.1% Western Europe). As we covered in last week’s 007 Steam piece, the Steam version is pulling in higher-than-expected numbers in China, which now accounts for 17.3% of First Light‘s Steam audience. 007 is the equivalent of $44 USD in China, which is roughly 37% cheaper than the US price and about 44% cheaper than Western Europe. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The crossover data backs up what we’ve seen all year about launch-window cohorts. 11% of PS5 players who played 007 First Light in May also played Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which launched just a few days before. Last month was a great month for Denmark! IO Interactive is Copenhagen-based, and Lego Group is headquartered in Billund (TT Games is UK-based but produces work under Lego Group licence and direction). Speaking of which… A very blocky #2 and #3 Minecraft sold another 788K copies on PlayStation consoles last month. Business as usual, since Minecraft hasn’t sold fewer than 760K copies in a single month all year. With over 350M copies sold across all platforms, Minecraft is the best-selling game in history and one of the strongest brands in the world. Every month, a new cohort of children reaches Minecraft age, which guarantees a constant volume of new sales regardless of what the broader market is up to. The demographic refresh rate is truly impressive, with the audience renewing itself faster than it’s churning. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight shifted 757K copies on PS5 last month, bringing its lifetime total on the platform to over 800K. Across all platforms, Legacy of the Dark Knight has now passed 1.5M sold through, so PlayStation accounts for over half of the game’s players. The May crossover data for Legacy of the Dark Knight on PS5 is also useful. 27% of those players also played Fortnite, 16% Roblox, 16% FC 26, and 14% NBA 2K. That’s the household-and-family cohort showing up, plus the launch-window cohort of core gamers who buy practically everything. FC 26 gets players through the door ahead of the World Cup FC 26 sold 411K copies on PlayStation last month (90% via PS5), the fewest copies FC 26 has sold all year and down heavily from April’s 700K. Part of this dropoff is because FC 26 has been available as a PlayStation Plus monthly game since 6 May, cannibalising premium sales. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The strategic logic is straightforward for EA, which is sacrificing premium unit sales in May to build up the player base ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June. Obviously, a bigger player pool going into the tournament means a bigger pool of potential Ultimate Team spenders during the period when football attention is at its peak. The early returns are around what you’d expect, with 4.4M new players accessing FC 26 via PS Plus last month – a substantial new spender pool. Anecdotally, a few of my mates who were ‘’skipping FIFA and Ultimate Team this year’’, were drawn back in via PS Plus. Lo and behold, one of them is buying packs like it’s going out of fashion. Whether this is all a smart trade for EA depends entirely on the Ultimate Team conversion rate over the next six weeks. Either way, the short-term engagement impact on the game as a whole is evident. FC 26‘s MAUs hit a record 24M on PlayStation in May, up 30% from the previous record set in April. GTA V does what GTA V always does Rounding out the top five is another evergreen title. Grand Theft Auto V shifted another 387K copies on PlayStation last month. No matter what else is happening in the industry, GTA V keeps pulling players in. It’s sold another 1.8M copies on PS5 in the first half of this year alone, helping the franchise pass the 230M-sold milestone across all platforms. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe I have a theory that Minecraft and GTA V are doing the same thing at different demographic levels. Both are functioning as generational gateway games that the audience ages into faster than it ages out of. Minecraft captures kids around age 6-10, GTA V captures much of the same audience around age 12-15 (unofficially, of course). The crossover data suggests this: 40% of GTA V‘s monthly PlayStation players typically play Fortnite in any given month, while 30% play Roblox. Household accounts aside, that’s not the original GTA V audience from 2013. Of course, the under-12 audience would love to get their hands on GTA, too. It’s always been the way of things, and some parents are happy to oblige. Mine did too back in the day, and I turned out just fine. Right? Right!? Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. 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Jun 3 • 10:49 AM EDT • Technology • alineaanalytics.substack.com
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and More

We’re just a few days away from the XBOX Games Showcase followed by the Gears of War: E-Day Direct – but while we’re waiting for the show, let’s get to what other games you can play first, or at least pre-install.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches October 2

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on October 2, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces announced.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25, demo now available

Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 25, Capcom announced. Both pre-orders and a free demo are available now.

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delayed to February 10, 2027

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the 1996-released Tomb Raider, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on February 10, 2027, a delay from its previously planned 20…

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