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Xbox says all the games shown in the 2025 Showcase are still coming — but why should we believe them?

This past week has been a bloodbath for the upcoming Xbox catalog, making it hard to take a promise that recently showcased titles are safe at face value.

Windows Central · Jul 7, 2025

RIP, Perfect Dark — Xbox leadership canceled my most-anticipated game, and the developers deserved better

Perfect Dark was my most-anticipated game from Xbox Game Studios, and its cancelation is a huge waste of potential.

Windows Central · Jul 6, 2025

Phil Spencer reportedly had so much fun playing the Elder Scrolls Online dev's unannounced MMO that Xbox's Matt Booty had to take his controller from him — 4 months later it's canceled

What could've been

GamesRadar · Jul 3, 2025

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Xbox CEO Phil Spencer reportedly couldn't stop playing ZeniMax's unannounced game — and now it's canceled

A report from Bloomberg indicates that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer enjoyed playing ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG months before it was canceled.

Windows Central · Jul 3, 2025

Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty says "overall portfolio strategy is unchanged" — with more than 40 games in production

Microsoft Gaming's Matt Booty says over 40 games are in development at Xbox, while sources say every game shown at the Showcase is "safe" for now.

Windows Central · Jul 3, 2025

Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects

Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.

Windows Central · Jul 2, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: As it happened, all the games, trailers, announcements, and more | Xbox Ally handheld revealed!

This year's big Xbox bash commences on Sunday June 8, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST. Here's all the announcements as they happen.

Windows Central · Jun 8, 2025

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After saying Xbox multi-platform game delivery would have "no red lines," Xbox's games chief is now saying they'll go multi-platform on a "game by game basis." Does it make sense?

The big controversy surrounding Xbox pertains to whether or not it plans to keep delivering exclusive games to Xbox customers on console. Microsoft itself doesn't even seem to know yet.

Windows Central · Dec 10, 2024

Rare boss Craig Duncan to take over as Xbox Game Studios' head in November

Craig Duncan, head of Sea of Thieves studio Rare, will take over as the Xbox Game Studios boss later this year.

TechRadar · Oct 15, 2024

"Craig will continue to focus on helping our studios deliver high-quality, differentiated game experiences." Sea of Thieves studio boss Craig Duncan now in charge of Xbox Game Studios.

Rare boss Craig Duncan is the new head of Xbox Game Studios, with former head Alan Hartman retiring from Microsoft.

Windows Central · Oct 14, 2024

Xbox executives just cannot give a straight answer to questions about Tango Gameworks

"What leadership do you have?"

PC Gamer · Jun 21, 2024

With Fable and Doom: The Dark Ages coming in 2025, Xbox lead wants to avoid the elephant in the room: "Many are going to plan around GTA 6"

2025 is shaping up to be an absolutely stacked year

GamesRadar · Jun 21, 2024

"We have been really pleased." Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty talks shipping Sea of Thieves on PlayStation 5, Xbox exclusives, and more.

Speaking in a new interview, Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty touches on a number of topics including the Xbox Games Showcase, closing Tango Gameworks, shipping Sea of Thieves on PlayStation, and more.

Windows Central · Jun 20, 2024

Xbox Reportedly Okays 'Hellblade 2' Follow-Up But Big Questions Remain

Some good news out of Xbox's camp.

Inverse · May 21, 2024

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Windows Central · May 15, 2024

After studio shutdown, Hi-Fi Rush devs release final update with patch notes: "Thanks for all your support, and keep on rocking"

Following the closure of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks, one final patch for the rhythm action game has been released.

PC Gamer · May 10, 2024

President of Xbox asked about the closure of Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, spends close to a minute saying almost nothing

Something something, long-term commitment.

TechRadar · May 9, 2024

Xbox Game Studios head says Microsoft needs 'smaller games that give us prestige and awards' one day after shutting down Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks

Microsoft reportedly said it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush one day after shutting down Tango Gameworks.

PC Gamer · May 9, 2024

'We need smaller games,' says Xbox's Matt Booty, right after Microsoft shut down the studio that made Hi-Fi Rush—and was reportedly about to pitch a sequel

The mixed messages go up to 11.

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TechRadar · May 9, 2024

Microsoft is considering another Xbox Game Pass price hike, according to new report

Microsoft is reportedly thinking about increasing the price of Xbox Game Pass again.

GamesRadar · May 9, 2024

Hi-Fi Rush lead reacts to Xbox exec asking for "smaller games that give us prestige and awards" - right after closing studio that made prestigious, award-winning, smaller game

Xbox Game Studios boss had some eyebrow-raising comments

Windows Central · May 9, 2024

Microsoft Gaming exec reportedly said Xbox needs "smaller games" after it closed Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks

A day after Microsoft Gaming closed down the studio behind the Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush, one of its executives has reportedly said it needs more small games.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2024

Microsoft’s Bethesda shake-up explained: studio shutdowns, scrapped games, refunds and more

Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks is also closing down as part of the franchise-focused reorganisation

PC Gamer · May 8, 2024

Making good, profitable games 'will no longer keep you safe': industry expresses fury and heartbreak over closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Prey studios

Gamers and game developers are reeling from yet another wave of layoffs and studio closures.

GamesRadar · May 7, 2024

After a year of Xbox execs celebrating Hi-Fi Rush as a "break out hit" and saying "we don't quit" on games like Redfall, everyone wants to know what changed

"We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Tango Gameworks delivered"

TechRadar · May 7, 2024

Microsoft is closing multiple studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall creator Arkane Austin

Microsoft has announced the closure of multiple studios at Bethesda.

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