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Xbox fans left behind again as another massively trending game skips the platform

An Absolum developer has explained why the hit roguelite beat ‘em up skipped Xbox at launch, citing a small team and limited resources as the reason for prioritising other platforms.

Windows Central

How Gamers Are Powering Microsoft’s Next Wave of Growth

Microsoft continues to see the majority of its revenue coming from cloud services and its software suite. But gaming is a growing contributor with tailwinds.

MarketBeat

Can't justify the new Xbox Game Pass prices? Here's how to cancel your subscription

Learn how to cancel Xbox Game Pass subscriptions from console or web browser.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial is live now and players can dive into the entire campaign — but you'll need to act fast

A free trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now live, and players can dive into the entire campaign for a limited time.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets New Game Plus, Xbox Ally support, and a new ending

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is getting even better with an Anniversary Update, bringing a new outfit, New Game+ mode, and Xbox Ally recognition.

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Halo art director exits with ominous message — promises to share more “when it is absolutely safe"

A former Halo art director has left Halo Studios with an ominous message

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 review and Metacritic score roundup — does what could be the biggest FPS of the year live up to everyone's sky-high expectations?

Reviews and scores for Battlefield 6 have gone live ahead of its imminent launch. Here's a roundup of what everyone's saying about EA's huge new FPS.

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In its quest for infinite money, Xbox is alienating its fans and everything it once was — will it even be worth it in the end, Microsoft?

Microsoft's quest for new users and new revenue threatens hollowing out everything Xbox once was. Socials are a wasteland, the hate is on a level not seen since 2013. Does Xbox even care, and does it even matter?

Windows Central

Some lucky Game Pass subscribers escape the price hike – it just depends on where you live

Xbox confirms some members will keep their current, cheaper Game Pass Ultimate price plans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 might not be a cheater infested mess after all — Activision claims a near perfect success rate in the beta

Black Ops 6 and Warzone have been a cheater-fueled nightmare over the past year, but changes made with the Black Ops 7 beta might make for a different story.

Windows Central

I tried Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on the Xbox One and it's never been more obvious we need to leave the past behind

I'd completely missed that Black Ops 7 will be available on last-gen consoles, and I think it's a mistake. At least right now.

Windows Central

Panther Lake handhelds are coming — and they could give AMD’s Xbox Ally X a run for its money

During Intel Tech Tour 2025, Intel teased that its next-generation Panther Lake chips will appear in gaming handhelds in the future, and I'm excited to see it.

Windows Central

"Greed over gaming": Game Pass price hike slammed by Xbox co-founder as a "betrayal" to fans, says the company "threw away one of their last advantages"

Microsoft Game Studios' Laura Fryer has some thoughts on the state of Xbox

GamesRadar

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes won't affect some subscribers — but there's a catch

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike is infuriating users, but subscribers in a few regions will be able to stick with the older price for a little while longer.

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The Windows 10 era is over and with it, the last time I felt my PC was truly my own

Oh to be back in 2015.

TechRadar

The Outer Worlds 2 now has its own custom Xbox Design Lab controllers ahead of the game's release – here's how much they'll cost

Microsoft has unveiled new Xbox wireless controller designs inspired by The Outer Worlds 2, which can now be purchased from the Xbox Design Lab.

Windows Central

Xbox sees multiple games in the top 20 bestsellers for August in the U.S. — while NBA 2K26 takes the top spot

The August 2025 sales charts from Circana show multiple Xbox games in the top 20 bestsellers for the U.S, while NBA 2K26 claimed the top spot.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just crossed this huge sales milestone — and to celebrate a free update with a new region, challenging fights, and more is on the way

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 crosses 5 million copies sold, and a free update is coming that'll add more costumes and bosses to fight.

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Can I play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, and other gaming handheld PCs?

One of the biggest new games on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 is Battlefield 6. But can it run on gaming handhelds, too?

Windows Central

October’s Xbox Game Pass drop is the kind of lineup we dream about

More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass in the coming weeks, including two Xbox first-party titles with Keeper and Ninja Gaiden 4.

The Guardian - UK

What the Xbox Game Pass price hike says about the rising cost of playing games

In this week’s newsletter: The almost 50% increase in the cost of Microsoft’s game-streaming service is step closer to the model of TV, music and film

International Business Times UK

Microsoft Quietly Ends Xbox Game Pass Discounts, But Fans Might Not Hate the Replacement

Microsoft has just increased the price of Game Pass Ultimate for subscribers by a whopping 50%, now at $29.99/month. Their defence? A flood of over 75 day-one games and flashy new perks like 'Fortnite Crew' and 'Ubisoft+ Classics'.

Windows Central

Is Battlefield 6 on Xbox Game Pass? Here's the scoop — I wouldn't be surprised if it beats Call of Duty as this year's biggest multiplayer FPS

Will Battlefield 6 — the bombastic, chaotic large-scale shooter poised to dominate the FPS genre — be on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

PC Gamer

Today's Steam outage may have been part of a massive DDoS attack targeting Xbox, PlayStation, Riot, and other game companies

It sure looks like something funky is going on.

Windows Central

Dive into a clean adventure: PowerWash Simulator 2 releases for Xbox and more this month

PowerWash Simulator 2 now has a release date. Players will be able to clean on October 23 when it launches, and it's also coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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