The Latest Breaking News from Xbox

Xbox is FINALLY boosting download speeds on console and PC — I tested it, and I'm finally consistently getting the speed I pay for

One thing that has bugged Xbox fans for years at this point is finally getting fixed, as Microsoft improves download logic across its gaming network.

Windows Central · Jul 23

Avatar: The Last Airbender fighting game delayed on Xbox just hours before release, but not on PS5 or Steam

It's not the first bit of controversy surrounding Avatar Legends, either

GamesRadar · Jul 23

Halo: Campaign Evolved review – Start the fight, again

Back where it all began, once more.

Destructoid · Jul 23

Bethesda Union Lawsuit: Microsoft Accused Of Labour Violations Over Sudden Layoffs

Unionised Bethesda developers in Canada say Microsoft abruptly terminated them on the same day it unveiled a raft of new Fallout games, and are filing a labour complaint over alleged breaches of Canadian law.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Xbox's new backwards-compatible games on PC are "already Xbox 360 games" — and that changes everything about what's next

New details about how the four new back-compat Xbox games on PC are running lead me to believe that Xbox 360 games are on the way. I break down what appears to be going on behind the scenes and why it's a big deal for game preservation.

Windows Central · Jul 23

Gamers, make your voices heard — from PlayStation going discless to the endless layoffs at Xbox, what do you think are the biggest issues with gaming right now?

Gaming in 2026 isn’t looking too bright — but what's your biggest worry?

TechRadar · Jul 23

The Elder Scrolls 6 development roadmap is unaffected by Xbox's mass layoffs, Bethesda says, despite devs' fears of delays and crunch

Xbox has cut 1,600 jobs, with 1,600 losses still to come

GamesRadar · Jul 23

Who says Xbox is dead? Console sales double year-on-year as PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 falter

As next-gen plans hit a speed bump, Xbox Series X and Series S are making a comeback

T3 · Jul 23

Meta's giving away free Xbox Game Pass subscriptions – here's how to get yours

If you have a Meta Quest headset you can now get Xbox Game Pass for free

T3 · Jul 23

Xbox Brings Backward Compatibility to Windows PCs Starting With 'Conker: Live and Reloaded' and More

Xbox is giving players a treat as backward compatibility is now available on Windows PCs, starting with classic games.

Player One · Jul 23