The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Xbox's big pitch for the future sure involves a lot of going backwards

The recent Xbox Games Showcase was a parade of revivals seemingly hoping to stoke the flames of console rivalry.

PC Gamer · Jun 7

Gears of War: E-Day gives Marcus Fenix a makeover with "more detail in his eyelashes than his entire character model did in the original Gears of War on Xbox 360"

Microsoft is pushing the limits for durag-wearing dads out there

GamesRadar · Jun 7

Everything announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026

From Gears of War: E-Day to Persona 6, we've covered it all

GamesRadar · Jun 7

Gears of War: E-Day is an 'Xbox console exclusive,' but still coming to PC

The console wars are heating back up, but Microsoft isn't pulling away from PC gaming—at least not right now.

PC Gamer · Jun 7

'It's only fitting' — Sorry PS5 owners, Gears of War: E-Day will be an Xbox console exclusive when it launches in October

Microsoft has officially confirmed a release date for Gears of War: E-Day and confirmed that it will be an Xbox console launch exclusive.

TechRadar · Jun 7

Microsoft kills PS5 version of Gears of War E-Day, finally announces October release date

PS5 copy seen chainsawed in half

GamesRadar · Jun 7

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War: E-Day Direct — Xbox Game Pass, PC, Play Anywhere, and more

Here's a full recap of everything announced during Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and the Gears of War: E-Day Direct.

Windows Central · Jun 7

Microsoft Announces Majorana 2 Quantum Chip as Wedbush Calls It Another ‘Validation’ for the Industry

Microsoft declared its Majorana 2 topological quantum processor, a second-generation chip aimed at significantly improving qubit reliability and scalability. Wedbush described it as 'another validation' for the broader quantum computing industry.

Barchart · Jun 7

Windows just had an amazing week: Between silicon, devices, and OS improvements, I am excited to be a Windows user again

Great, affordable Windows laptops, powerful high-end silicon, platform improvements, and more came together this week to send a message: Windows is back.

Windows Central · Jun 7

Microsoft's biggest week of the year: Surface Laptop Ultra, NVIDIA RTX Spark, Build, and much more

This week brought big Windows‑related news from Computex and Build, including Surface Laptop Ultra, NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform, Dell’s new XPS 13, Microsoft IQ, and the first Surface‑branded mini PC.

Windows Central · Jun 7