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"I was verbally blasted by Pierre." Xbox and Halo Studios' Pierre Hintze has reportedly 'repeatedly' been referred to HR. Is he the right person to lead Halo?

Xbox has a new CEO, Asha Sharma, and one of her stated goals is to boost the Halo franchise. Is Pierre Hintze the right person for the job?

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As Elder Scrolls Online fans fear for the MMO, Bethesda reportedly confirms its team is the same size it was when it delivered some of its best content

Microsoft's layoffs aren't necessarily the end, folks

GamesRadar

Xbox fan successfully sues Microsoft for blocking his entire digital games library — in what could be a huge win for consumer rights

Brazilian Xbox gamer Ordo_Liberal has announced that he recently won a digital library lawsuit against Microsoft for banning his account months after it was hacked, which deleted his entire game library. Here is the full story of how it went down.

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The last retro console I'd expect to run DOOM is the girly pop Casio Loopy, and yet, it can now run DOOM

The Casio Loopy just joined the "can it run DOOM?" party, as a developer has whipped up a port that can even use the oddball system's built-in sticker printer.

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The retro flip controller that turns your phone into a Game Boy will finally be available to buy soon – and I'm thrilled by the price

The 8BitDo FlipPad will be available to pre-order in a matter of days, it's claimed

Valve confirms Steam Machine red light overheating warning is showing earlier than it should; BIOS fix on the way — will raise temperature warning threshold to 100 Degrees Celsius

Valve has confirmed that the Steam Machine's red light bar warning is being triggered prematurely.

Tom’s Hardware

The long-awaited IndyCar game from iRacing finally has a name, a release window, and its first official images

iRacing's long-awaited IndyCar game finally shows its face, its name, and a release window that has sadly slipped out of 2026.

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The Outer Worlds 2 lead slams "cold take artists" following Xbox layoffs at Obsidian, says "the same DNA" that created hits like Fallout: New Vegas and more remains

The "through line" from Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2 to now is still present, he says

GamesRadar

Palworld devs "had high expectations for 1.0," but with over 855,000 concurrent Steam players, lead says "this is staggering"

Beating out Silksong, Slay the Spire 2, and Marvel Rivals' all time peaks

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was briefly unplayable over the weekend on PC despite being a single-player "offline" game

"Can't play game in offline mode because I can't reach servers," one player said

GamesRadar

GTA VI casts a shadow over gaming

The most anticipated release in gaming history could set the tone for a troubled industry

Salon

Lego's next retro gaming set could well be its best yet – major leak reveals another classic coin-op build

Lego set to follow up popular Pac-Man Arcade set with another coin-op classic

Valve is switching up its Steam Machine error codes to be more helpful, starting with its scary red overheating light

Valve says a Steam Machine LED error code fix is on the way that will adjust the full red bar to kick in only once temperatures hit 100°C.

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the first Assassin's Creed game ever to hit over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, and it only took 3 days

Ubisoft's new game is setting records on PC, it seems

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How Unlockable Content Has Evolved from Cheat Codes to Battle Passes

Items once hidden are now purchased or earned in ways the old cheat code era never saw coming. Digital currencies have become a major tool here. For instance, V-Bucks codes are a popular way to claim Fortnite's latest costumes, dances, and passes directly — no codebreaking required.

Player One

What Gamers Miss About Building Their Own Digital Identity

What's often overlooked is how personal digital identity has become just as vital to the player experience as any in-game achievement. This personal touch isn't just about picking a username or changing a profile picture. Take something simple, like grabbing a Windows 11 OEM key.

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Is Chasing Ranked Rewards Better Than Mastering Core Game Skills?

Prominent games reward commitment to ranked ladders with weapon skins, character outfits, or profile badges, providing proof of accomplishment. That visible sign of status can be a huge motivator when the season kicks off. It's also a key reason why items like PlayStation 5 gift cards are popular.

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The Smarter Way to Break Down Barriers in Gaming Access Today

Gaming used to be defined by restrictions, physical discs, locked regions, and long waits for releases or hardware. Today's access is a far cry from that old routine. Buying an Xbox digital gift card code online is one example of this trend: no shipping, no inventory issues, and it's ready…

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How combining software can bring your game scenery art to life

Jenny Mati uses multiple tools for her game scenery workflow. Here's how.

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'League of Legends' Classic Reportedly Releasing Earlier Than Expected Compared to Other Riot Games

League of Legends Classic will be releasing earlier than expected from Riot Games, according to claims made by a new report.

Player One

'Borderlands' Remake Is Coming From PlayStation, But It Is Not What You Expect, Says Leaker

PlayStation is creating a Borderlands remake, but a leaker has claimed that it will not be what you expect.

Player One

Activision Confirms 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2' Port Supports Crossplay on PS4, PS5

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports support crossplay on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Player One

'Assassin's Creed Hexe' Leak Reveals First Look at Setting That Plays a Huge Role in the Story

Assassin's Creed Hexe is at the center of a new leak, which shows the first look of the game's setting that is heavily tied to the game's story.

GamesRadar

Former PlayStation boss thinks "we've lost a lot of the variety in games," and we can thank the "rising cost" of new titles for that: "We had so many crazy games on PS1"

Shawn Layden says "if every throw of the dice is triple digit millions, then risk tolerance goes to about zero"

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Black Flag players "didn't like" how Edward "didn't really feel like an assassin" at first, Resynced lead says, but "soon enough it became a classic" anyway

Fans "quickly came around," Paul Fu says

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