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The Latest Breaking News from Xbox

Xbox revenues dipped $1.7 billion last year, but Asha Sharma predicts a 'return to growth' by mid-2027

The numbers are big and impressive, but the main message appears to be that Xbox isn't going anywhere.

PC Gamer · Jul 30

After testing the Ultimate 3‑Mode, it’s clear 8BitDo built a controller that punches way above its price, but may not win over the couch console crowd

With a killer aesthetic, this 8BitDo pad is great for PC, but console players may want to wait for the official Xbox X25 controller.

Windows Central · Jul 30

'We are not looking to just maintain' Elder Scrolls Online, new ZeniMax boss says, but a bunch of updates have been delayed into 2027 and possibly beyond

New studio co-chief Nick Giacomini says teams will have "the runway they need to do things right."

PC Gamer · Jul 30

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Xbox down: Microsoft explains bizarre outage – and prompts concerns about the future

Technical problems meant that players could not use their consoles – even if the game they were playing needed no connection to the internet

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Congratulations Helldivers 2, you've finally convinced me to give you a chance once this awesome-looking Warhammer 40,000 crossover drops in two weeks

Months after Warhammer Skulls 2026, we have our first look at Helldivers 2's upcoming Legendary Warbond crossover with Warhammer 40,000, which has been confirmed to drop on August 12, 2026. As a Warhammer 40,000 fan, it's seriously making me consider finally playing Helldivers 2 after avoiding it for years.

Windows Central · Jul 30

Microsoft’s $3.2B Anthropic Gain Beat an Entire Business Segment

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has spent the past two years positioning itself as one of artificial intelligence’s biggest builders. But during its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, the company revealed that simply investing in AI proved lucrative enough to outperform one of its own operating businesses.

Benzinga · Jul 30

PREVIEW: Gears of War: E-Day's 'Horde Siege' is the most fun I've ever had in the entire history of the Gears franchise

Last week I had the opportunity to go hands on with Gears of War: E-Day and its new "Horde Siege" mode, which is far more chaotic, bombastic, and cinematic than I expected.

Windows Central · Jul 30

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Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer takes a big swing with Horde Siege mode, which shines when squads collide in its dense city

Hands-on with Gears of War E-Day's newest multiplayer mode, which turns Kalona City into a battleground for large-scale co-op blasting

GamesRadar · Jul 30

Sony and Microsoft are destroying console and PC gaming — here’s why the experts think Valve can save the day with SteamOS

PC gamers are tired of Windows, PlayStation and Xbox — can Valve and SteamOS save the day?

TechRadar · Jul 30

Microsoft CEO says Xbox has "the best IP" and "talented studios around the world," is confident it'll "return" to growth after its worst quarter in years amid mass layoffs

"I am energized about the opportunities ahead," says Satya Nadella

GamesRadar · Jul 30

I've waited years for these game sequels — and Gamescom 2026 would be the best moment to deliver some Xbox surprises

Gamescom 2026 is just a month away, and it's already stacked with some exciting games to show off. I'm counting down my most anticipated upcoming Xbox games I want to see more gameplay of at the event.

Windows Central · Jul 30

200 million new Xbox players weren't enough to offset falling revenue in its latest fiscal year, CEO says: "We need to close that gap"

Asha Sharma thinks Xbox will finally start to grow this year, however

GamesRadar · Jul 30

Discussion: What are the top 5 upcoming games you're most excited for? Hard mode: No GTA 6.

The industry is having a tough time, but there's more content than ever about to drop into our collective laps. What are some of the biggest upcoming games you're most excited for? Drop in our comments, let's hear it.

Windows Central · Jul 30

Halo: Campaign Evolved review – they don’t make ‘em like this any more

PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; Halo Studios/Xbox Game Studios Halo’s modernised introduction to all that was great about the 00s’ first-person shooter is also a welcome return trip for those of us who were there at the time

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

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GamesRadar · Jul 29

Xbox just had its worst quarter in years

Xbox is down over $1.6 billion for the year

Destructoid · Jul 29

Halo: Campaign Evolved patch notes – July 29 update

Download and suit up.

Windows Central · Jul 29

Xbox’s biggest outage in years proved something uncomfortable — even physical discs don’t mean you truly own your games

Xbox's recent outage that disabled its online services and prevented people from playing games turns out to be worse than we thought. Xbox's CTO has reports of people saying even physical discs of games refused to work during this time, and plans to prevent this technical glitch from happening again…

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 29

Microsoft says physical discs should not have stopped working during the Xbox outage — clarifies issue with entitlement checks that failed to read licenses correctly, update on the way

Microsoft has confirmed that you should've been able to play your discs offline during the Xbox outage yesterday. The company has identified an issue with entitlement checks that prevented the correct ones from loading during the outage, breaking intended functionality.

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Destructoid · Jul 29

Xbox is reportedly losing money on every console it sells, thanks to AI-powered RAM crisis

It's not just pennies, either.

GamesRadar · Jul 29

An Xbox outage left physical games unplayable, tech lead says Microsoft is working to make sure that never happens again

"Disc-based entitlement checks should not prevent players from accessing their games," says Scott Van Vliet

Windows Central · Jul 29

Double Fine Productions regained freedom from Xbox, but not without a sacrifice that reminds us that this industry has become a cruel and tiring place

In the wake of Xbox's controversial restructuring, Double Fine Productions managed to avoid potential closure and become independent again, but not without laying off 23 staff members to secure its future.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made

James Cameron’s high-octane film sequel is a blueprint for modern action space slashers

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Microsoft under investigation by UK watchdog over misleading customers on subscriptions

Competition and Markets Authority said it has reached no conclusions about whether Microsoft broke the law.

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 29

The death of PlayStation’s physical discs extends far beyond how you actually play your games – it's even worse than you think

The joy of Cex

Windows Central · Jul 29

Quote of the day by Phil Spencer: "A future where every screen is an Xbox" — Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 proves why Asha Sharma had to abandon a flawed plan

Phil Spencer once envisioned an Xbox on every screen. Here is why new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had to abandon that multiplatform strategy and double down on dedicated console hardware.

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