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"These decisions are never easy": Ninja Theory cancels Project Mara to focus on new game Senua

Ninja Theory has confirmed the cancellation of Project Mara, with the studio shifting all 85 developers onto Senua. New details suggest the upcoming game will feature expanded combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, and a significantly larger world than previous Hellblade titles.

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All Halo: Campaign Evolved pre-order bonuses and editions, explained

Pre-order a huge array of digital and physical bonuses.

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Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution "are not timed exclusives," Xbox says, but everything "already announced for multiplatform releases will stick to that plan"

Exclusives are so back

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"This is not Hellblade 3" — Ninja Theory reveals new game Senua at the XBOX Showcase

Ninja Theory reveals Senua, an action-adventure expanding the Hellblade universe with deeper combat and exploration.

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XBOX shows off darkest Fable trailer yet and finally revealed its new release date

Fable launches February 23, 2027, on Xbox, PC, and PS5, featuring a star-studded cast led by villain Hayley Atwell.

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'Holy crap! They are doing it!' — Xbox introduces highly requested Gamerscore feature

Xbox has announced new console changes that Xbox Insiders can test today, including the newly introduced tiered Gamerscore badges that were requested by fans.

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Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with Fanta partnership with exclusive rewards for Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Call of Duty and more

Xbox has officially unveiled its 25th anniversary partnership with Fanta, offering themed in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Forza Horizon 6, alongside prize giveaways and live event experiences.

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Xbox Game Pass announces February's first batch of games — Kingdom Come Deliverance, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more are added for 2026

Microsoft has announced via Xbox Wire that February 2026's first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, and we have the details on what those lucky additions are.

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6 adds Assassin's Creed Shadows-style Estate where you can build "pretty much whatever," as long as you fund your lavish lifestyle by doing things like "delivering tofu"

No pain, no Estate

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Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Hisense Smart TVs in 2026 — for gamers who can't afford an Xbox console after the price hikes?

Microsoft has recently announced that it is partnering with Hisense to bring the Xbox app to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs in 2026, allowing players to stream Xbox titles directly from these devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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Even though Overwatch 2 canceled its story mode, Blizzard teases "to lean further into storytelling and character development" for the FPS' 10th anniversary

"We believe 2026 will be a year where our boldest ideas come to life"

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Microsoft confirms Clair Obscur: Expedition is Xbox Game Pass’s biggest third‑party launch of 2025

Microsoft has announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of the most critically acclaimed video games of 2025, has become the biggest third-party launch title on Xbox Game Pass.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says Xbox Game Pass "lowered that barrier of entry" for his turn-based RPG, a genre that "might put people who prefer more real-time action games off"

"They could just try it and see how it feels"

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Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November — and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too

Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025 revealed for June 8, 2025: Outer Worlds 2 deep dive confirmed, as Xbox gears up for the future

The next Xbox Games showcase has been revealed in a post on Xbox Wire. Here's what you need to know.

TechRadar

Hollow Knight: Silksong could potentially launch this year and I reckon it could be a great game for an Xbox handheld

I'm crossing my fingers and toes that we'll see Hollow Knight: Silksong, especially if it arrives on an Xbox handheld.

Windows Central

How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025: Start time, what to expect, and everything you need to know

Hoping to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 show? Here's how you can, along with everything else you need to know about the show.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Got A Long Awaited, Game-Changing New Feature

Xbox has announced that select games in players' digital library can now be streamed independent from its inclusion on the subscription service.

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Gears of War: E-Day – Everything we know about the upcoming shooter

Gears of War: E-Day is heading our way, so here's all the latest news you need to know on the upcoming Xbox Series X game

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"We're actively avoiding coming even close to feeling like either of those things," Remedy really wants you to know its newly announced multiplayer game is not a Control DLC or sequel

A new 3-player co-op game is on the horizon from Remedy and 505 Games, a first for the studio. FBC: Firebreak is set in the Control universe, but it is not a sequel nor DLC.

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"It was best-in-class. That's what Halo was...that's what Halo needs to be again." 343 Industries rebrands, confirms franchise is moving to Unreal Engine 5.

Halo developer 343 Industries is rebranding to Halo Studios, with the team shifting to Unreal Engine 5 for future projects.

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"We hope you enjoy the show." Phil Spencer is really making sure we tune into the Xbox Tokyo Game Show

Xbox Tokyo Game Show returns on September 26. Today, Xbox put out an announcement from Phil Spencer to ensure we tune in to the show. Here's how to watch it and when it airs in your time zone.

TechRadar

The Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller is real and you can pre-order it now

Microsoft has officially revealed the special edition Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller, and pre-orders are open now.

Windows Central

Avowed is shaping up to be one of the best games in 2024

An Avowed story trailer just dropped during the Xbox Games Showcase, and it's looking fantastic. Let's take a deep dive into the story behind the game with what was shown in the trailer and delivered by Xbox Wire.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard features returning faces from Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition, and they're not alone

Lace Harding and Varric will make a long-awaited return in Dragon Age 4 this Fall

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