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Here are our PS Plus monthly games for June, with an Xbox title headlining
Sony has announced its PlayStation Plus games for June.
007 First Light Skips Pre-Load on Steam and Xbox; PlayStation 5 Will Be The Only Platform Due To Mandatory Requirement
007 First Light launches this week on PC and consoles, but if you were hoping to pre-load the game ahead of release so as to experience James Bond's new story as soon as it becomes available, and you are not getting the game on PlayStation 5, you will be disappointed to know you won't be able to do so. "I unfortunately have to confirm that 007 First Light will not have a pre-load on Steam or Xbox," IO Interactive representative Arti_IOI wrote on the game's official subreddit. "The earliest point to download the game on Steam and Xbox will be […]
"Every Xbox controller can be calibrated": This app's "historic breakthrough" claims to fix Xbox stick drift forever
Stick drift can ruin an otherwise excellent gaming experience, but DriftGuard has an answer.
You Can Now Legally Rip Your Wii, GameCube, Wii And Xbox Discs Using A Blu-Ray Drive
All thanks to OmniDrive
Forza Horizon 6 Seemingly Sold Almost 5 Million Copies Before Its Opening Weekend
New Steam player record also set
Unreal Engine 6 Revealed By Epic Games, Will Likely Power Lots Of Project Helix Titles
An early look at next-gen tech?
Brigandine: Abyss demo now available for PC
A demo for fantasy war strategy RPG Brigandine: Abyss is now available for PC Steam, developer Happinet Corporation announced. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions will follow at a lat…
Forza Horizon 6 Nears 5 Million Sales, 42% on Xbox
Forza Horizon 6 recently launched on PC and Xbox Series consoles on May 19 to impressive player counts on Steam, and it has largely retained those concurrent player counts, returning to around 280,000 peak concurrent players daily throughout its launch week. It makes sense, then, that sales figures ...
Fable To Launch Cross-Platform Despite Xbox Gaming Reevaluating Exclusives
Since the recent rumblings about the return of exclusive games from both sides of the console war battlefield, there have been questions about the launch strategy of certain cross-platform games. One of those games that raised questions is Playground Games's Fable, which is slated to launch sometime...
LEGO Batman Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up
Fable Gets Rated In Multiple Regions Ahead Of 2026 Xbox Release
Another huge Xbox release is inbound
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch: Redefined Brutal Turn-Based Tactics on XBOX
Complex Games Studio Head Jonas Van Niekerk lays out everything you need to know to get excited about the newly announced Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch.
Warhammer Skulls 2026 — all Xbox reveals and announcements from the show
New game announcements, updates, crossovers... there were plenty of reveals for Xbox fans during this year's Warhammer Skulls. Check out everything here.
XBOX Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Improved Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers and More
Today, in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we're sharing an update to the Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers available today through XBOX Design Lab.
Xbox Game Studios Now Has An Official Shop, Featuring Merch For Major First-Party Games
Forza, Halo, Sea of Thieves and much more!
'Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch' Is A Turn-Based Tactical RPG Coming To PS5, Xbox Series X|S And PC
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch is a turn-based tactical RPG where you lead the Long Vigil and take command of an elite Deathwatch Kill Team.
Introducing the XBOX Game Studios Shop
Today, we’re launching the XBOX Game Studios Shop, your new destination for official merchandise from your favorite XBOX Game Studios titles.
Warhammer Skulls 2026 – All The News and Updates for XBOX
Warhammer Skulls returned today for its 10th anniversary – bringing news and updates on Warhammer games, plus discounts to be enjoyed across XBOX platforms.
Famitsu sales (5/11/26 - 5/17/26) - big Nintendo Switch 2 sales ahead of price increase
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 217,922 Switch Lite – 8,303 Switch OLED – 7,804 PS5 Digital Edition – 6,902 Switch – 5,285 PS5 Pro – 1,747 PS5 – 594 Xbox Series X – 193 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 191 Xbox Series S – 47 For comparison’s sake, here are the...
007 First Light Targets 60 FPS Everywhere Except Series S, As IO Blames RAM And GPU Headroom For The Cutback
IO Interactive says 007 First Light targets 60 FPS on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X, while Series S is limited to 30 FPS due to RAM and GPU
Xbox hires game industry analyst Matthew Ball to lead strategy
The second major Xbox leadership changes this month.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Rewrite the Grid: EA SPORTS™ Reveals F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack
The story continues with the 2026 Season Pack* for EA SPORTS’™ F1® 25, Featuring New Teams, Drivers Rosters, Rules Regulations, and MADRING Track Watch the Reveal Trailer Here Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) invites players to rewrite the grid in the all-new 2026 Season Pack* for EA SPORTS’™ F1 ® 25 , the official video game of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship™, coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on June 3, 2026. The 2026 Season Pack welcomes in a groundbreaking new era of F1®, featuring the updated rules and regulations for the 2026 F1® season, the introduction of two teams: Audi Cadillac, and their driver rosters to the grid, new action-packed gameplay features, and the highly anticipated MADRING circuit; the first new F1® circuit since 2023. The F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack continues to innovate the iconic racing experience. Implementing real-world regulation changes, the 2026 Season Pack showcases lighter, smaller cars† with active
Five Games Are Available Today Across Multiple Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 20)
Lots of new titles on XGP
EA Sports UFC 6 Reveals Major Changes To Fighter Likeness, Gameplay Physics And Presentation
UFC 6 Releases June 19 On PlayStation 5 And Xbox Series X|S
Xbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
Microsoft’s new Xbox Player Voice portal makes fan feedback a lot more visible.
Xbox Player Voice requests reveal what fans want most from Microsoft
Xbox fans have wasted no time in submitting feedback to Microsoft with the new Xbox Player Voice portal. Here are the top 10 requests from players.
Xbox Fans Share Their Top 10 Requests After Day One Of Player Voice Feedback
Exclusives, backwards compatibility & more
Microsoft Announces Fan Feedback Program 'XBOX Player Voice', And It's Now Live
"A simpler way to share feedback"
Introducing XBOX Player Voice: A Simpler Way to Share Feedback
We’re launching XBOX Player Voice, a new place to share feedback and see how it’s being handled.
A Tourist’s Guide to Forza Horizon 6, From A Designer’s Perspective
Take a tour through some of Forza Horizon 6's most iconic locations, and how they were designed, built and adapted for the world of Horizon.
Xbox Execs Congratulate Forza Horizon 6 Dev On 'Exceptionally Rare' Success
"Very proud of the teams..."
Forza Horizon 6 'New Zealand' Trick Is Going Viral For The Full Xbox Launch
Yes, it'll be playable early on XGP via New Zealand
Xbox is now XBOX, apparently
Xbox has been rebranded as, er, XBOX.
Xbox Takes #1 Spot In Metacritic's Top 10 Video Games Of 2026 So Far
But bizarrely it doesn't top the Series X and Series S list
Microsoft is rebuilding XBOX and Windows 11 while Surface collects dust
Xbox and Windows 11 are finally getting the leadership and fixes fans have asked for. Surface is still waiting for its turn.
ASUS shows custom ROG Xbox Ally X Cyberpunk 2077 Edition handheld
ASUS reveals custom ROG Xbox Ally X made with AK Studio ASUS has shown a custom ROG Xbox Ally X inspired by Cyberpunk 2077. The handheld was created with
The Internet Reacts To Xbox Going All Caps For Some Reason
This is no longer an Xbox, it's now an XBOX
Subnautica 2 Xbox players could eventually test new features early like Steam players
Unknown Worlds would love for Xbox players to test Subnautica 2 updates before they launch
Microsoft appears to rebrand Xbox as XBOX
Microsoft changes Xbox account name to XBOX after fan poll Microsoft appears to be changing Xbox branding to “XBOX”, at least across part of its public
"I cannot condone piracy, but I get why people do" - Subnautica 2 lead designer airs frustration at 'flagrant' pirates
This comes as Subnautica 2 makes a massive splash on Steam and Xbox, boasting over two million copies sold.
Long-awaited Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leaks in photos from Brazilian government body
Just hours after a new Xbox Cloud Controller was revealed by the same source.
Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leaks With Highly Customizable Design and New Controls
Hot on the heels of the leaked compact Xbox cloud gaming controller, the same site responsible for the aforementioned leak has published regulatory images of what looks to be a successor to the Xbox Elite 2 wireless controller. The Elite 3, as it were, looks to feature an increased focus on Xbox's c...
Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller
The Elite 3 controller appears to have new scroll wheel buttons and a removable battery.
Photos of Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Have Leaked Online Via Brazil
A shrunken, pocket-size gamepad.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a fantasy adventure game that combines the stories of the virtual reality-exclusive games Moss and Moss: Book II. It will launch for PlayStation 5, …
Leaked images show Microsoft’s new Xbox Cloud Gaming controller
A Brazilian regulator has published photos of an unreleased Xbox controller.
Forza Horizon 6 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up
Forza Horizon 6 Runs Like A Next-Gen Showcase On Top-End PCs, And Xbox’s Project Helix Could Inherit It All
Forza Horizon 6 pushes the technical boundaries of racing games, with RTGI and advanced reflections providing a clear look at the future of next-gen hardware
Xbox Elite Controller 3 Leaked, Includes Removable Battery And Extra Buttons
The controller also appears to include new scroll wheels.
Review: Forza Horizon 6: PC Ray Tracing Looks Great - A Hint Of The Project Helix Port To Come?
The PC and Xbox Series X|S versions under the microscope.
"A welcome change:" Xbox’s new update is making achievements feel meaningful again — thanks to Gamerscore badges
Xbox’s latest Insider update introduces evolving Gamerscore badges, a new boot animation, and fresh library filters for players.
Start your engines, Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 release dates, launch times, and Early Access is upon us — here's when it comes out, and how to play early
Ahead of its release date, Xbox has announced Forza Horizon 6's official launch times.
Review: Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Arrives Surprisingly Intact on Switch 2
With image quality that eclipses Xbox Series S.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II launches May 21
Strategy game sequel Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 21, publisher Kasedo Games and developer Bulwark Studio…
Microsoft’s Xbox PC app hints at China expansion for Game Pass
An Xbox disc-to-digital conversion might be on the way, too
PS Plus Extra, Premium May 2026 games revealed as Star Wars Outlaws tops line-up
Fans will be hoping Sony unleashes the big guns to combat Microsoft and its Xbox Game Pass line-up for May.
Rumour: Project Helix Unlikely To Include Disc Drive, But Xbox May Have A Digital Solution
"Take this with a huge pinch of salt and a healthy dose of speculation"
"Project Saluki": A new Xbox Game Pass tier has been unearthed, alongside a curious "Positron" potential disc-to-digital program — and it could be huge
The newest Xbox Game Pass tiers appear to be specifically targeting the lucrative Chinese market, and is Microsoft also working on a disc-to-digital program?
Win the Ultimate Car and Game Lover’s Jacket, Built with Forza Horizon 6
Be in with a chance to win a unique Japanese denim racing jacket inspired by Forza Horizon 6, designed in collaboration with actor and car enthusiast Sung Kang.
Gamer banned for 7,000 years for leaking Xbox game mocks devs
A Forza Horizon 6 modder known as DVS Squad quickly overcame a ban that was supposed to last multiple lifetimes
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake: Opening the Doors to Phasmophobia’s First Collaboration
"Phasmophobia by Alan Wake" is a limited-time event, happening now! Learn about how this first-ever outside collaboration for Phasmophobia came together:
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About New Sci-Fi Horror Game Directive 8020
The Dark Pictures heads to space
Gears of War: E-Day's release window might have been revealed through a WWE Triplemania advert
Xbox hasn't told us when the new Gears of War prequel game will be released, but an advert for WWE Triplemania 34 might have spilled the beans.
Discord adds a free Xbox Game Pass ‘starter edition’ for Nitro subscribers
Nitro members will also get discounts off Logitech and SteelSeries gear.
Discord launches Nitro Rewards, giving subscribers access to the base tier of Xbox Game Pass for no extra cost
Discord's Nitro Rewards program will give Nitro subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass, and discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and other gaming brands.
Xbox Game Pass and Discord: Building on Our Partnership to Bring More Benefits to Players
More benefits coming to Discord Nitro & Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Vintage Disney-like shooter Mouse P.I. For Hire has sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
The Troy Baker-starring cartoon noir shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire has shifted roughly 730k copies since its release in April, across PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC.L
Outbound Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Day one on XGP!
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes live early for some Xbox players as the PC version gets Denuvo DRM
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has gone live early on Xbox for some pre-orders. Meanwhile, Denuvo DRM has been added to the PC version.
"We currently only support Steam and EGS stores for PC": A major upcoming sequel ditches Xbox PC and Xbox Play Anywhere — is this an emerging trend?
Aliens: Fireteam Elite was a surprise win for Xbox PC and Play Anywhere a few years ago. The sequel has not only ditched Play Anywhere, but Xbox PC all up.
Xbox gets another 30 new games next week
Over the next seven days, Subnautica 2, Outbound, Directive 8020, and 27 more new games launch across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Fans Think New GTA 6 Emails From Sony Signal Something Big
It sure does seem like Take-Two and Sony are ramping up for some sort of big Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing push
"62% won’t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions
A new gaming study suggests audiences are moving away from ownership, and Xbox Game Pass may finally benefit from that shift.
These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 11-15)
Including six more Game Pass additions!
Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma
She's certainly committed to the cause
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Nacon Connect Showcase 2026
Here's what we saw
Did Microsoft just tease a new Xbox UI?
Microsoft is working on a more consistent Xbox UI across consoles, PC, and cloud gaming.
Xbox Teases More Project Helix News For 2026, Shares Full Presentation From GDC
"The console is absolutely core to Xbox"
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Daybreak Game Company and developer Cold Iron Studios have announced cooperative third-person shooter sequel Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic G…
Project Helix Stream: Xbox Game Dev Update Spring '26 Is Here
Microsoft, this is a welcome surprise.
Is Xbox Project Helix a console or a PC?
And is that even the most important question we should be asking?
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launches August 20 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC
Science Adventure series visual novel reboot STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 20 in Japan, MAGES. announce…
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN launches this winter
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store this winter, publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced. It will also be avail…
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven – Everything We Learned (Including Snoop Dogg’s Role!)
We’ve just wrapped up ‘Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven’ – an entire show dedicated to offering an inside look at the exciting new project from the brilliant RGG Studio.
Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green"
Xbox is introducing a brand new boot-up animation for Xbox consoles as part of the company’s ongoing brand refresh.
Xbox consoles are getting a new boot animation next week
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced that Xbox consoles will receive an updated boot-up animation next week featuring the new Xbox logo.
Xbox changes continue with new console boot animation
Microsoft’s new Xbox CEO continues to make changes that are designed to please fans.
Xbox announces leadership changes as it stops development of Gaming Copilot for console
"As part of this shift, you'll see us begin to retire features that don’t align with where we're headed," says Asha Sharma
Asha Sharma admits "Xbox needs to move faster", as new CEO begins "winding down Copilot on mobile" and ceases its development on consoles
Xbox's newly-appointed head Asha Sharma is sunsetting the company's Copilot initiative, which was once envisioned as an AI-driven "personal gaming sidekick".
Xbox Is Ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI
The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the Xbox mobile app.
Xbox CEO cancels console AI chatbot Copilot on consoles
Asha Sharma confirms that plans to bring Gaming Copilot to Xbox have been canned
Remakes Of Myst And Riven Are Coming To PlayStation, Xbox And The Microsoft Store
Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.
Microsoft’s new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is bringing more technical expertise into the Xbox platform team.
Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in Early Access this summer. A PC closed beta test will be…