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"We'll be doing more this summer": Xbox hints at radically different Game Pass and console plans, and I'm curious where this leads

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has hinted at more flexible Game Pass offerings arriving this summer while also suggesting radically different business models for future consoles. The comments provide an early look at how Xbox may adapt to rising hardware costs and changing player expectations.

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How Cloud Gaming Powers Modern Casino Platforms

The games load fast, and the live stream holds up on mobile. Here is the cloud infrastructure behind modern online casinos and why it matters to players.

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Xbox fans rally against Shift Up for 'Stellar Blade' — which is now exclusively NOT on Xbox Series X|S (UPDATE)

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The latest Nintendo Direct had insane reveals for Nintendo fans — but it also revealed some exciting new games coming soon to Xbox and PC

The June 2026 Nintendo Direct has presented a ton of new games that are not only coming out for the Nintendo Switch 2, but for Xbox and PC as well. Here are all the multiplatform games shown at the event.

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"Couch co-op is back": Halo and Gears are bringing split-screen back, and I couldn't be happier

Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day will both feature two-player split-screen campaign co-op, marking the return of a fan-favorite Xbox feature that many players have missed for years.

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‘Not an Allbirds Moment’: Xbox’s CEO says she is grounding the console in gaming roots, not AI

Since stepping into the Xbox CEO role, Asha Sharma has preached a "return of Xbox."

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"Let us cook.": Xbox's Blade may be alive after all as Arkane puts cancellation rumors to bed

Arkane Lyon has responded to growing concerns over Marvel's Blade after the game was absent from the Xbox Games Showcase. A message from the game's Lead Concept Artist suggests development is continuing despite cancellation rumors.

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Halo Campaign Evolved: Everything we know about Master Chief's glow-up

Combat Evolved is back (again).

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Nostalgic anniversary console shows where Xbox went wrong

Fans' reactions show the brand needed to bring back the emotion.

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Chivalware reimagines Mega Man Battle Network's action RPG combat as a hectic roguelike I'm struggling to put down

Summer Preview | This cyber roguelike isn't floppy, and is well worth disk-covering

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"We're rethinking everything": Rising costs force Xbox to reconsider future hardware as current consoles are "outstripping supply"

Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Mathew Ball has revealed that rising costs are forcing the company to rethink aspects of Project Helix, Xbox's planned next-generation console. Despite strong demand for Xbox Series X and Series S hardware, Xbox is exploring ways to make future hardware more affordable and flexible.

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Xbox admits some exclusives will sell fewer units but promises a steady pipeline of games

Xbox has reiterated its commitment to exclusives, with Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball promising a reliable pipeline of future Xbox-only titles. While Microsoft says exclusives remain important to platform growth, questions remain about which games will stay exclusive going forward.

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Xbox executive says Game Pass "lost millions of subscribers" as a direct impact of the brand's egregious price hikes

Xbox has revealed that its controversial Game Pass price increase led to the loss of millions of subscribers. New comments from Matthew Ball offer a rare look at the impact of the decision and how Xbox has since adjusted its subscription strategy.

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'Marvel's Blade': Arkane Studios Shares Response on Game's Cancellation Rumors

Arkane Studios has finally spoken up about their development of "Marvel's Blade." Here's what the studio has to say.

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You should back up your Forza Horizon 6 save before its latest bug brings you to tears

An unfortunate case of déjà vu.

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Xbox settled its exclusivity plans ahead of Gears E‑Day’s reveal — here’s the timeline

According to XBOX's Aaron Greenberg, Gears of War: E-Day exclusivity was kept a secret.

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25 years of the Xbox, celebrated translucently

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition and a matching wireless controller, bringing back the iconic translucent green design that pays tribute to the original hardware.

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Xbox Confirms Game Exclusivity Will Be 'Case-by-Case'—Here's What It Means For Titles

The exclusivity of Xbox's games will be on a case-by-case basis, and no title will have a permanent exclusive status.

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Xbox Showcase: 'Vivarium' Combines 'Stardew Valley' Gameplay With Studio Ghibli-Inspired Visuals

Vivarium features "Stardew Valley" life-sim gameplay with Studio Ghibli-inspired visuals, crafting, farming, and story-driven exploration in a terrarium world.

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Gears of War: E-Day Release Date, Gameplay, Features, Trailer and All The Things We Know So Far

Gears of War: E-Day arrives on 6 October 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, taking players back to the moment the Locust first emerged.

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Xbox lost 'millions' of Game Pass subscribers after last year's massive price hike

This would explain why Asha Sharma moved so quickly to lower them.

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Xbox Game Pass lost "millions of subscribers" in just "a few months" after 50% price hike

As it turns out, people don't like when subscription prices go up that much

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"Our business today is not healthy": Xbox exec says plan for exclusive games is "not ready" but Microsoft is working on it

Gears of War is exclusive, but Halo is not

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State of Decay 3 playtests will expand this year ahead of 2027 release: "We are dying for players to come play"

Xbox says State of Decay 3 playtest sign-ups "were fantastic"

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All Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis pre-order bonuses and editions, explained

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