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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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I played with the ROG Xbox Ally X20, and it confirmed one major thing about gaming handhelds

They need OLEDs!

Gabe Newell Defends Steam Monopoly Claims, Says PC Gamers Have 'Enormous Choice' in Gaming Market

Gabe Newell rejects Steam monopoly claims, arguing PC gamers have wide platform choice across Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and more.

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I spent more than 40 hours customizing my camper van and taking to the open road with friends in 'Outbound' — a cozy survival adventure on Xbox Game Pass (and I think you should, too!)

Outbound blends cozy exploration with light survival mechanics, giving players a relaxing, combat‑free camping experience across multiple biomes, and it is available now on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

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'Fallout 76's' Much-Awaited PS5, Xbox Series S/X Versions Are Finally Coming—But When?

Bethesda has confirmed the arrival of Fallout 76's present-gen console version for the PS5 and Xbox Series S and X.

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New God of War game likely won't come to PC

God of War Laufey stars Kratos' dead wife as she fights her way through the afterlife.

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"We do a lil port'n, and a lil polish'n": This classic Fallout game is getting a fan-made Xbox port developed with a 20-year-old homebrew framework

The classic Fallout RPGs only have official releases on PC, but one modder is working on a port for one of them that brings it to the original Xbox.

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Fallout 76's new Season 25 patch notes reveal the next-gen update is coming out this summer — this old Xbox has a surprising advantage over PS5

Eight years after launch, Fallout 76 developer Bethesda has revealed it plans to release a next-gen update for the game on Xbox and PlayStation soon.

Windows Central

121 Memes That Hit A Little Too Close To Home For Gamers And Nerds

Video games bring people together, and exciting things are happening in the industry. The Summer Game Fest is just around the corner. The world is eagerly waiting for GTA VI to drop in November, and praying it doesn’t get delayed again. And The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion…

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'Flydigi Vader 5S' wired Xbox controller review — It's a bit ugly, but it has some fantastic features I wish more Xbox controllers had by default

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is especially true for the Flydigi Vader 5S, whose gaudy and incongruous design betrays some pretty awesome features that I wish more controllers had.

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Forget its powerful Intel innards, Acer's new Predator Atlas 8 is a great handheld for a totally different reason

I went hands-on with the new Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC, and its ergonomics wowed me a lot more than its powerful innards and specs.

GamesRadar

ROG Xbox Ally X20 Finally Gets OLED: New Specs and Features Upgrade the Xbox Handheld Console

ROG Xbox Ally X20 brings a 7.4-inch OLED display, Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, upgraded controls, and premium features to the Xbox handheld console lineup.

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Microsoft and Xbox are giving away this slept-on exclusive game free for an entire month — make sure you get it while the offer's on the table

Microsoft and Xbox have made this oft-forgotten exclusive game available to own and play for free for the entirety of June. Why not take advantage?

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ASUS unveils the ROG Xbox Ally X20 with a new OLED display and translucent body

ASUS has officially unveiled the ROG Ally X20, a new handheld gaming device featuring a 7.4-inch OLED display, a redesigned translucent shell, and bundled XREAL AR glasses. While performance remains largely unchanged thanks to the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chipset, the OLED screen addresses one of the most common criticisms…

GamesRadar

Was Fable really delayed because of GTA 6, or is the RPG just not finished yet?

Opinion | Fable being delayed doesn't surprise me, but Xbox's reasoning for it does

International Business Times UK

GTA 6 Update: Xbox Forces Major Fable Delay to Escape Being Swallowed Alive

Xbox has delayed Playground's Fable reboot from autumn 2026 to February 2027, in a move widely seen as sidestepping the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 and a crowded holiday slate.

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Nex Playground: the family game-night gadget that revives the spirit of the Wii

Launching in the UK this month, this new pint-sized console revives the motion-controlled video game boom of the 00s – with better, safer tech

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The new ROG Xbox Ally X20 finally adds an OLED display... and then charges us to not look at it

Asus has dropped a new ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld at Computex, but this OLED-toting beast also comes with a premium set of AR glasses in the price tag.

Dot Esports

Does Forza Horizon 6 have Spotify support?

How to listen to Spotify while playing Forza.

Creative Bloq

How the PS5 logo upset legions of Xbox fans

Is transparency such a bad thing?

Windows Central

Xbox expands "Stream your own game" library with ABZU, Bastion, 007 First Light, and more

Xbox has expanded its "Stream your own game" feature with more than 32 additional titles, including 007 First Light, Bastion, ABZU, Untitled Goose Game, Ghostrunner, and My Time at Portia, further growing the list of games players can stream across supported devices.

Finally, an OLED version of the Xbox Ally handheld has been revealed –and I want the 'Xbox Ally X20' more than anything

The ROG XBOX Ally X20 brings a much-requested OLED upgrade to the handheld

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Gears of War: Redux is the fan-built overhaul that I always wanted from Microsoft — Horde Mode, new maps, and Xbox 360-style achievements included

Gears of War: Redux is a community-built overhaul of the original PC version of Gears of War, adding Horde Mode, new maps, Xbox 360-style achievements, improved AI, modern hardware support, and a range of quality-of-life enhancements ahead of its June 17 release.

Windows Central

Xbox fan backlash to "PlayStation logos in the Showcase" isn't about gatekeeping — it's about distrust

Everybody with a brain knows it takes five seconds to go online and find out whether a game is multiplatform. Microsoft's logo "transparency" simply has users doubting whether it's truly behind Xbox's long-term success.

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