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Xbox 25th Anniversary Sparks Branding Debate as 'XBOX vs Xbox' Poll Gains Attention

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma launches a poll asking fans whether the brand should be styled as Xbox or XBOX during its 25th anniversary year.

Player One

Forza Horizon 6 release countdown: Exact date and time

Japan can't come soon enough!

Destructoid

"A welcome change:" Xbox’s new update is making achievements feel meaningful again — thanks to Gamerscore badges

Xbox’s latest Insider update introduces tiered Gamerscore badges, a new boot animation, and improved library filters as Microsoft continues refining the Xbox experience.

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Start your engines, Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 release dates, launch times, and Early Access is upon us — here's when it comes out, and how to play early

Forza Horizon 6 is releasing in under a week, and ahead of its arrival, Xbox and Playground Games have announced its official release dates and launch times.

Windows Central

Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.

Windows Central

If you're wondering why Microsoft's Xbox mode is still missing after installing the latest Windows 11 update, here's why

The long-anticipated Xbox mode is finally available on Windows 11, but it's still MIA for multiple users, despite its inclusion in recent updates.

TechRadar

Subnautica 2 leaks early, Unknown Worlds confirms, but those builds are "incomplete development versions" that don't reflect the full game

"Certain features or content may not function as intended," the developer adds

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Xbox, Discord Partner to Offer Cheaper Version of Xbox Game Pass to Nitro Subscribers

Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, giving subscribers access to 50+ games and cloud gaming perks.

Player One

Lies of P studio is hiring an 'AI Creator' for future projects but says the role will not be 'directly involved' in the development of the sequel

The successful applicant will use AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion for "asset creation," post-processing, and training AI models for use in game library creation.

PC Gamer

"Project Saluki": A new Xbox Game Pass tier has been unearthed, alongside a curious "Positron" potential disc-to-digital program — and it could be huge

The newest Xbox Game Pass tiers appear to be specifically targeting the lucrative Chinese market, and is Microsoft also working on a disc-to-digital program?

Windows Central

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 was the best-selling game on Steam last week, well ahead of launch — the game beating it now is another huge Xbox Game Pass title

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 is slated to be one of this year's biggest games, and ahead of its launch, it's become a top seller on the PC gaming store Steam.

Windows Central

Gears of War: E-Day release date revealed? Here's what we know about the upcoming Xbox game

Fans are buzzing about Gears of War: E-Day. A WWE event teaser hints at a September 2026 release. Microsoft will show gameplay in June 2026. The game is a prequel to the Locust invasion. It is built on Unreal Engine 5. This could be a major Xbox release for 2026.

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Discord Nitro is actually worth it now, and it's all thanks to this new partnership with Xbox

Discord has been under fire over the last few months over the age verification controversy, but that may simmer down after its latest collaboration.

TechRadar

"Sony please stop hitting yourself," former Xbox exec says after latest DRM controversy

"I long for the Sony that made the right call and did the right thing"

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What Is Project Helix for Xbox? What We Know About Microsoft's Next-Gen Gaming Project

Project Helix Xbox is Microsoft's next-gen console project combining AMD SoC, DirectX, and PC support, shaping the future Xbox and gaming ecosystem.

Windows Central

Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.

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Discord Nitro Rewards explained: Everything included with Xbox Game Pass and new perks

Level up.

GamesRadar

Fallout 4 and Stardew Valley lead new Xbox Game Pass "starter edition" tier for Discord Nitro subscribers

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"Not a preload issue": Xbox responds as 'Forza Horizon 6' PC files leak in full a week before launch — and pirates already cracked it (UPDATED: Microsoft responds)

It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' upcoming arcade racer has leaked in full on Steam early, unencrypted. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history.

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Xbox and PC may get the sequel to this hit PS5 exclusive at launch — its devs are ditching Sony to "reach a broad global audience from day one"

The dev behind the hit PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is going independent and making a sequel — and it sounds like the series could be headed to Xbox.

Windows Central

"We are taking strict enforcement action": Microsoft and Xbox hardware ban a Forza Horizon 6 pirate for 8,000 years after the disastrous Steam leak, threaten more hammer swings

Forza Horizon 6 leaked early and cracked builds are online, but Xbox and Playground Games say you're getting a hardware ban if you're caught playing them.

Windows Central

Does Forza Horizon 6 on PC have Denuvo DRM?

Denuvo is a polarizing thing for PC gamers, to say the least, but with Forza Horizon 6 looming large, will it be one of those using it?

Xbox Game Pass really is available for free now – here's how to redeem it

The Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is now available as a free reward with Discord Nitro

Destructoid

How to get Xbox Game Pass free with Discord Nitro

If it's free, it's for me.

Windows Central

“This does feel a little underwhelming”: Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as the two platforms tighten their partnership

Xbox and Discord are expanding their partnership with Discord Nitro now including Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition. The collaboration also introduces new Discord perks for Game Pass users and improved game discovery features.

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