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'Aniimo' Essential Guide: Release Date, System Requirements, and More

Here's a handy guide for everything you need to know about Aniimo, which is set to release as a full game on September 16, 2026.

Player One · Sep 15

Fable impresses me again with an extended look at dialog choices and combat, and I can't wait to try it with Xbox Play Anywhere

Playground Games has unleashed an extensive gameplay demo showcasing more of Fable's dialogue options that will shape your character's story and how it has greatly evolved the series' once-simple combat system.

Windows Central · Aug 27

The price and release date for Xbox's 25th anniversary translucent 'OG green' controller have leaked ahead of Gamescom

The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Wireless Controller have reportedly leaked online ahead of Gamescom 2026.

TechRadar · Aug 20

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.

Windows Central · Jun 7

'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.

TechRadar · May 14

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.

Windows Central · Mar 31

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 · Feb 3

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

GamesRadar · Jan 22

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.

Windows Central · Jan 6

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"

GamesRadar · Dec 19, 2025