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Microsoft's Xbox games lead Matt Booty says its studios are in a "culture of cultures" and work together more than you think — Blizzard is even helping with Fable

Xbox Game Studios has over 30 teams under its wing, and chief content officer Matt Booty says they collaborate more often than many believe they do.

Windows Central

Fable rumored to be delayed, putting autumn 2026 release in doubt

Yet another game avoiding GTA 6?

Dot Esports

Forza Horizon 6's mini rendition of Tokyo is the most beautiful and detailed urban environment in the series so far

I’m desperate to explore more of virtual Japan after going hands-on with an early build of Forza Horizon 6.

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Fuelled by Playground's "relentless pursuit of excellence", Forza Horizon 6 is set to become one of the best racing games of the generation

Big Preview | Hands-on with Forza Horizon 6, a smart evolution that's designed to push the bar for drivers of all experience

GamesRadar

Xbox's Starfield reportedly has a PS5 release date according to a new leak — Bethesda's RPG may be coming to PlayStation sooner than I thought

Newly leaked information suggests Xbox and Bethesda's Starfield RPG is launching on PS5 in just a few weeks.

Windows Central

Xbox isn’t dead yet — here’s how the gaming brand can make a comeback

With a new CEO at the helm, Xbox has a new chance to reinvent itself and remain competitive. Here are some of the steps it can take to survive.

Tom’s Guide

From our conversations with Xbox leadership: a firm stand against AI‑generated junk — "we're committed to art made by people"

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

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Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay: Everything We Know So Far

Looking good, folks!

Operation Sports

Avowed dev Obsidian didn't expect everyone to hate one of the Xbox RPG's biggest systems — "That frustration came through loud and clear"

Crafting upgrades was very important in Xbox's Avowed, and many players hated that. Developer Obsidian, notably, was very "surprised" by the feedback.

Windows Central

I revisited Avowed on PS5 for the anniversary update, and after 20 hours I'm convinced there's never been a better time to play the RPG

Now Playing | There's never been a better time to dive into the world of Eora

GamesRadar

Microsoft is on a win streak with nostalgia games — Who thought we'd have new Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 expansions in the same week?

For veteran gamers who have been at it for decades, this week's new content for Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 feels like time travel. Kudos to Microsoft for preserving these games the right way.

Windows Central

Everything we know about Fable, the reboot on the twisted heroes RPG series

Fable is heading back to Albion with with a revamped morality system in tow.

PC Gamer

The creator of Fable was "tearing up" watching Xbox show off the RPG reboot's gameplay — "F*** me. This thing that we created, it's going to live"

Fable creator Peter Molyneux reveals that watching Xbox's recent gameplay showcase for the 2026 reboot made him start "tearing up."

Windows Central

Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong

Alinea Analytics estimates reveal Subnautica 2 as the most wishlisted game releasing in 2026 on Steam with 3.8 million wishlists, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both showing strong pre-release momentum.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved: Release date, platforms, & everything else we know about the Halo remake

Master Chief is returning in 2026 with a ground-up remake of the original Halo that's promising new content on top of a totally remade presentation.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone devs on making one of the biggest live-service games in the world — "Some teams see launch as the finish line. For us, it’s the starting gun"

As Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone starts Season 2, its devs joined us to talk how they're handling the challenges of live-service game development.

GamesRadar

Skyrim is already on Switch 2, so Todd Howard had no choice but to announce some other stuff: Fallout 4 arrives this month, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming in May

Fallout 4's physical edition is coming in late April

GamesRadar

As GTA 6 looms near Fable's fall release date, Xbox Game Studios head isn't super worried about Rockstar: "They're going to do what they're going to do"

"There's always other games, and there's always other things we have to consider"

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Xbox Game Studios boss has played a "bunch" of the Fable reboot, and his "brain pops" thinking about its 1,000 NPCS: "Fable is going to be an incredible RPG"

"I've messed around with the combat and the Living Population, and it's just mind blowing"

TechRadar

The head of Xbox Game Studios says 'we're going to try and be more consistent' with its PS5 game release strategy

Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan says its PS5 strategy is working, but admits it has been "inconsistent" in regards to certain titles.

GamesRadar

Xbox Game Studios lead can't say when State of Decay 3 will rear its head again, but he "will certainly see a lot more of it in the coming year"

Undead Labs' zombie threequel was announced in 2020

Windows Central

If every Xbox game can hit Fable's apparent AAA quality — it's destined for a bright future

Xbox might have shed exclusivity, but in a post-Roblox world, it absolutely had no choice.

GamesRadar

Why Playground Games' ambitious open-world Fable reboot is a fresh start for the series: "This has to be Playground's Fable"

Big in 2026 | Playground Games has been wanting to do "something other than Forza" for 10 years, and the Fable reboot feels like a match made in Albion

Windows Central

This huge, hotly anticipated Xbox game is "coming on really well," but Xbox's publishing lead can't say more — "I think the [PR] in this room will murder me"

Six years after its initial announcement in 2020, Xbox's State of Decay 3 is "coming on really well" according to Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Studios head says "we want our games to reach the most players that we can," signalling more PS5 releases — Microsoft is done with Xbox exclusives

Craig Duncan, the head of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, says that the publisher wants "to reach the most players that we can" with its game releases.

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