In the Age of Jailbroken Consoles, Xbox Says the One to Mod First Wins
People are modding their PlayStation 5s and porting 'Halo' to browsers. Xbox thinks that may be the next use case for Project Helix.
Gizmodo — AI5 min read
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Microsoft forms ‘Xbox Labs’ to explore game remixes, ports and other new frontiers
Xbox is creating a new team to experiment with technologies that are changing how games are made, ported and played — including some that run counter to how the game industry and its business have traditionally worked. Read More
GeekWire3 min read
Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports
Retro gaming is going through a wild time at the moment, thanks to decompilations and recompilations that are letting gamers port classic titles to new devices, or merge code from two different games into a single new experience.
The Verge - All Posts5 min read
The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X
The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.
Engadget4 min read
Forza Horizon 6 is being delayed on PS5 to January 2027
Playground Games first revealed earlier this year that Forza Horizon 6 would be arriving on PS5 in 2026, but the launch is now being pushed back. I reported last month that there would be a delay to early next year, and Forza Horizon 6 is now officially debuting on January 26th, 2027.
The Verge - All Posts1 min read
Xbox has secured exclusive GTA 6 streaming rights
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees that Microsoft is getting ready to do something around Grand Theft Auto VI that "no other platform holder is doing" during an employee all-hands this morning.
The Verge - All Posts2 min read
Razer’s $200 Xbox controller promises drift-resistant thumbsticks, but there’s a catch
Razer's new pro pad promises drift-free capacitive sticks, though Xbox players won't get the headline 8,000 Hz polling.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
Xbox Elite Controller 3 specs leak via Xbox's own Design Lab
Xbox's long awaited Elite Controller 3 may finally offer drift-free joysticks.
Engadget2 min read
Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month
Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.
Engadget2 min read
Gears of War: E-Day is a great game launching at a terrible time
There are few blockbuster games that are as confident as Gears of War: E-Day. A prequel to one of Xbox's most transformative titles, E-Day knows exactly what it wants to be: a brutal, tense, and self-aware action game, one that is stronger because it doesn't deviate from that premise.
The Verge - All Posts7 min read
Xbox Disc to Digital feature rolls out to all Xbox players to enable playing disc-free, but selling your media revokes access
Xbox gamers can now get a digital license tied to their physical game discs associated with their Xbox profile for select titles, allowing them to play the game without needing to insert it into the console.
Tom's Hardware AI3 min read
‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had been considering spinning out Xbox entirely, and then reported earlier this month that both execs have "more…
The Verge - All Posts2 min read
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now available for everyone
Many (if not all) Xbox Series X and Xbox One games are supported.
Engadget3 min read
Xbox’s brand-new feature is rescuing your physical game collection
Xbox Disc to Digital is now rolling out to everyone, letting players turn supported physical Xbox One and Series X games into digital entitlements.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
How to get your money's worth from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
If you don't value day-one releases or the other perks on offer, Ultimate might not be the tier for you.
Engadget4 min read
Xbox’s Mythic Achievements are here and they’re just like PlayStation Platinum trophies
Microsoft is officially announcing its new Xbox Mythic Achievements today, and they're already available for Xbox Insiders to test. Mythic Achievements work a lot like Sony's PlayStation Platinum trophies and are unlocked once you've earned every original achievement for a game.
The Verge - All Posts2 min readArtists, game designers and producers hit hard as Microsoft cuts 277 jobs in Washington state
A new state filing lists all 277 positions Microsoft eliminated in the Seattle region, one job title at a time. Art, game production, game design, technical art and audio design account for 77 of them, with software engineering the largest single category at 60. Read More
GeekWire2 min read
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