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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what I think you should expect

The Xbox Games Showcase is pulling into view. Every year, people talk about how important these shows are for Microsoft, but with Xbox's 25th anniversary and a new direction ... there's a lot riding on this one.

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Dishonored co-creator says it was 'a shock' when Microsoft closed Arkane Austin after Redfall's release: 'We were working on something really cool'

"It was not a decision I agreed with."

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Dishonored 'sounded a little bit ridiculous' in the beginning, but came together with the help of the Sweeney Todd musical

Looking Glass legend Austin Grossman describes the sometimes absurd process of conjuring Dunwall.

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'Marvel's Blade' Rumor Reveals Potential 2027 Release, PS5 Version

Arkane Lyon and Bethesda's Marvel's Blade gets a new rumored release date and PS5 version.

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Arkane Studios founder slams Microsoft for its Game Pass focus: 'At some point reality has to hit'

Former Dishonored and Prey developer Raphael Colantonio has a warning about Game Pass

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Dishonored and Prey's director says 'I could see myself working on Dishonored 3 right now' but the chances of that happening is in the realms of 'science fiction'

"I had a document about Dishonored 3."

PC Gamer

How Dishonored and Deathloop led to a mesmerising indie horror game about tending to a monstrous train

One level designer’s journey from quality assurance to independent, and decidedly weird, worldbuilding.

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Dishonored 2 cost more to make than Skyrim and sold worse, but ex-dev says it was so good that it gave Arkane "seal-of-quality protection" within Bethesda

Hard to argue with that

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Former Arkane designer says Dishonored 2 cost more to make than Skyrim, and while it didn't meet Bethesda's sales expectations, the series' reputation still 'saved the studio'

But that didn't stop Bethesda from eventually putting the series on ice.

PC Gamer

I played Xbox's greatest failure to see if it's really as bad as everyone says it is

I finally played Redfall from Xbox and Arkane to see if it's really as bad as everyone says it is... And I wasn't surprised to find that no, it isn't.

Windows Central

Microsoft's decision to close Arkane Austin was "stupid," says founder: "Recreating a very special group like that is, I would dare to say, impossible"

Raphael Colantonio reckons team green will regret that decision soon enough

GamesRadar

Microsoft closing Arkane Austin was a 'dumb move', says founder and former president

"It's obvious that Arkane Austin was a very special group of people that have made some cool things and that could pull it off again."

PC Gamer

2025's Most Mysterious Sci-Fi RPG Just Got a Major Update

Wolfeye Studios just announced its next game is a first-person immersive sim from the co-creator of 'Dishonored' and 'Prey.' Here's what we know so far.

Inverse

Developers pay tribute to immersive sim titans Arkane Austin and the career-shaping Dishonored series: "One of those games that changed my world view on game design"

Arkane Austin helped lead development on the first game

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These are the franchises being affected by the latest studio closures at Microsoft

Microsoft has closed four studios, folding some of these employees into others. As a result, fan-favorite franchises are potentially never to be seen again. What games are affected by these layoffs, and who's exactly safe?

TechRadar

Marvel's Blade game - everything we know so far

Here's what we know about Marvel's Blade, including a look at some recently revealed concept art.

Windows Central

Microsoft and Xbox announced 'Marvel's Blade' at The Game Awards — but could it also be coming to PlayStation?

Microsoft and Xbox announced Marvel's Blade at The Game Awards, built by Arkane Lyon of Dishonored fame. The teaser trailer for the game generated a significant amount of hype, but there were no platforms mentioned anywhere, which is leading some to think that it won't be Xbox exclusive.

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Xbox and Bethesda's Arkane Lyon reveals Marvel's Blade during the Game Awards 2023

Bethesda and Xbox's Arkane Lyon revealed Marvel's Blade at the Game Awards 2023.

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Dishonored 2’s failure is why Bethesda wanted Deathloop

Bethesda was unhappy with Dishonored 2’s commercial failure and decided Arkane needed to make Deathloop instead of another sequel

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The 10 best Arkane games of all time

Lock onto the best Arkane games ever while we wait for Marvel's Blade

Inverse

'Deathloop’s journey towards accessibility is one of redemption

'Deathloop' was one of the hottest titles of 2021, but it lacked crucial accessibility features. A new update rectifies that.

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