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Amidst mounting fears of Xbox closures, Todd Howard says Arkane is 'doing a really, really good job' on Blade

Bethesda's boss confirmed Marvel's Blade is still in the works.

PC Gamer

Xbox announced Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and woof — I have bad news if you were hoping for a small file size

Xbox and Halo have revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and for the most part, they're not too bad.

Windows Central

"Great games are culture, and culture is entertainment": Xbox CEO says Call of Duty is larger than the MCU, states there's "more appetite" for Xbox multimedia

The new CEO of Xbox Asha Sharma has stated Call of Duty is larger than Disney's MCU while asserting Microsoft is well poised to explore Xbox multimedia.

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"A systematic pattern of wage and hour violations": Xbox RPG studio Obsidian is facing a class action lawsuit, denies "each and every allegation"

Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment, the dev behind The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, and others, is being sued for "pattern of wage and hour violations."

Windows Central

“Gaming is becoming unaffordable” — Xbox CEO says the industry has an accessibility crisis

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes gaming is becoming increasingly unaffordable due to rising hardware costs, subscriptions, and competition for consumer attention. Her comments offer insight into Xbox's broader strategy for accessibility and growth.

Windows Central

The Coalition says Active Reload is an 'iconic feature' that has been updated for Gears of War: E-Day, and some weapons also have 'additional reload mechanics'

Gears of War: E-Day is set to bring back the series' iconic Active Reload mechanic, but The Coalition has made some design changes.

TechRadar

Hideo Kojima says his pitch for OD sounded "crazy" to every publisher except Xbox

"I pitched to many people, to the big companies, and also to the up-and-coming companies. All of them said the same thing"

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“This is the gaming handheld we’ve been waiting for” — MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review of a masterpiece priced for the few

Outstanding handheld gaming hardware thanks to Intel's new banger Arc G3 Extreme chip with real breakthrough performance, but unfortunate NAND/RAM pricing keeps the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ out of reach for many.

Windows Central

Netflix's Gears of War movie sounds like it will be set just before the events of the first game

Delta Squad, fall in

Total Film

"It's something that no one has ever seen before — a new game system": Hideo Kojima teases more of his mysterious horror

Hideo Kojima has shared new details on OD, describing the project as something "no one has ever seen before." The Xbox-backed title will feature a new game system, an ambitious horror concept, and a cast that includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.

Windows Central

Everything we know about Gears of War E-Day: release date, platforms, editions, and pre-order bonuses

Get ready for Emergence Day with your Gears of War: E-Day release date guide.

Dot Esports

"Folks at Arkane are doing a really, really great job": Todd Howard offers a promising update on Marvel's Blade

Todd Howard has offered an encouraging update on Marvel's Blade, praising Arkane Lyon's work on the project and adding to recent signs that development is progressing well despite wider uncertainty surrounding Xbox.

Windows Central

"The origin story of Delta Squad": Netflix's Gears of War plans are finally revealed, and I'm feeling cautiously optimistic

Netflix has revealed the first major story details for its live-action Gears of War adaptation, confirming it will tell the origin story of Delta Squad as humanity battles the Locust Horde.

Windows Central

"Halo, first and foremost, is one of our biggest franchises": Halo's TV and movie future may not be over after all

Matt Booty says Halo remains one of Xbox's biggest franchises, offering fans a small reason to believe the series could eventually return to television or film despite the cancellation of the Paramount+ show.

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Prepare for some swashbuckling adventures, Sea of Thieves is weirdly getting a movie

Sea of Thieves is officially getting a live-action movie, with Marvel filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton attached as a producer. The adaptation is part of Microsoft's growing push into film and television, with Xbox teasing multiple entertainment projects currently in development.

Player One

Hideo Kojima's 'OD': Creator Shares More Details About His Upcoming Horror Game's Mechanics

Hideo Kojima shares more details about OD, his upcoming horror video game that will feature new mechanics.

GamesRadar

On The Elder Scrolls 6, Todd Howard says "we know we need to get it right and it's been a long time"

Eight years, to be exact

Total Film

Xbox has over a dozen film and TV adaptations in the works, including a Sea of Thieves movie from Spider-Man's Destin Daniel Cretton

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"Just one breath, that's all you get": Xbox's Grounded 2 director chats Early Access, the "second launch" on PS5, and the roadmap's Into the Abyss update

The director of Xbox's Grounded 2, Obsidian Entertainment's Chris Parker, says that the game coming to PS5 later this year is like a "second launch."

GTA 6 pre-orders this week – here's where to buy Grand Theft Auto VI for PS5 or Xbox and how much it might cost

GTA 6 will be available to order on Thursday – here are all the details you need

Windows Central

“AI will enhance the PlayStation experience” is a bold claim — and Xbox would be roasted for saying the same

Sony has positioned AI as a major part of PlayStation's future strategy, highlighting its role in game development, productivity, personalization, and platform growth. In doing so, it raises questions about whether gaming companies are judged differently when discussing AI, particularly given the backlash that even the slightest mention of Xbox…

Dot Esports

How to play Halo Campaign: Evolved in split screen co-op

Take on the Covenant (again) with a friend in Halo: Campaign Evolved split screen co-op.

Windows Central

PlayStation's PC ports have reportedly generated nearly double the revenue of Xbox's PS5 ports but Sony is still quitting Steam

According to Alinea Analytics, PlayStation's PC ports have generated nearly twice the revenue of Xbox's PS5 releases. While Sony's strategy began earlier and includes more titles, the figures highlight the different approaches both companies are taking as they expand beyond their traditional platforms.

PC Gamer

Ori creator declares Xbox Game Pass a mediocre slop factory that's 'a little like Communism'

"You need those games your studios are producing to become smash hits, cultural events that everyone wants to play."

Windows Central

Microsoft just added an "Xbox Handheld" logo to major game pages, and I have questions

Microsoft has introduced a new Xbox Handheld badge across select Xbox Store game pages, including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day. While the label likely refers to existing handheld devices such as the Xbox Ally X.

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