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Xbox President Says the Company Now Competes With TikTok and Movies

It looks like we can’t go a full week these days without another contentious decision/statement from Xbox. In an interview with The New York Times, the head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, stated that Xbox is not directly competing with other console makers anymore. Here’s the full statement:

Operation Sports

Halo: Combat Evolved remake sparks backlash as fans, devs, and even politicians weigh in — excitement meets skepticism

The long-rumored Halo CE Remake has finally been revealed, showcasing The Silent Cartographer mission rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. Fans are split between excitement and concern — praising the visuals, mature tone, and attention to nostalgia, while criticizing modernized mechanics and missing features.

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Xbox has a partner preview event slated for November, with Xbox Play Anywhere as the headline act

Xbox is still trucking along, with a partner preview event scheduled for November. Microsoft will also have a presence at The Game Awards in December, and a new Developer_Direct in January.

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Microsoft's ambitious new Xbox: Your entire Xbox console library, the full power of Windows PC gaming, and no multiplayer paywall

The new Xbox platform is said to be a "premium" experience, and now we have some details on what it'll look like.

Windows Central

Forget the console war, Xbox is now trying to get you off your phone says studio head

Studio head says Xbox is now competing 'more and more' with your mobile phone.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added A Reminder Of Why We Play Video Games

Double Fine’s ‘Keeper’ is a triumphant reminder that weird games are worth it.

Inverse

Free Xbox Cloud Gaming confirmed – ad-supported service won't need Xbox Game Pass subscription

Xbox reveals an ad-supported cloud gaming service is being tested right now

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What are "TMR" sticks, and do you really need them in a controller?

There are a few new controllers boasting TMR sticks, promising higher precision and zero drift, but what exactly is Tunneling Magnetoresistance, and how is it different from Hall Effect?

Windows Central

Xbox boss Phil Spencer wants to 'lower the barrier to entry' to the publisher's games on competing hardware

Phil Spencer talks about Xbox's multiplatform strategy: 'We are making efforts to lower the barrier to entry'.

TechRadar

This week on Xbox: The Outer Worlds 2, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., Dragon Quest I & II HD‑2D, and more

From Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 hitting Game Pass to Dragon Quest remakes, Virtua Fighter’s return, and a flood of indies, here’s every new Xbox game launching this week.

Windows Central

Halo: Campaign Evolved is already reigniting Unreal Engine 5 controversies

Stunning remake or “generic, plastic slop”?

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3 brand new Xbox Game Pass games that more than justify the extra cost

Thinking about ditching Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? Here are three day one releases to make you reconsider

Xbox exclusives are heading to Nintendo and PlayStation because Microsoft's biggest competition is "everything from TikTok to movies," not Switch 2 and PS5, Matt Booty says

As Halo, Forza, and Gears of War make the jump

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Xbox’s crown jewel heads to PlayStation. Sony fans, get ready to meet Master Chief

After decades of exclusivity, the Master Chief is officially mister worldwide.

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One original Halo designer blasts the new remake, wonders if the point was just 'Occupying an enormous art team while you figure out what to do'

"What have they done to beloved B30?!"

Windows Central

Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't feature PvP multiplayer — here's why the developers chose to focus on co-op

Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't include multiplayer, and I asked the developers at Halo Studios why that's the case.

Windows Central

Warhammer Day roundup: Darktide roadmap, Dark Heresy’s alpha, Boltgun 2’s new character, and more for Xbox & PC

Warhammer Day is here, and it has brought a tidal wave of announcements for various Warhammer video games like Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Boltgun 2, and more.

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Next-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles may use much stronger hardware, and I'm worried we'll get premium prices without a premium experience

Not with the way Xbox has been behaving recently

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Phil Spencer swears Forza Motorsport isn’t dead — just parked indefinitely

Phil Spencer confirms Forza Motorsport isn’t cancelled, explaining that Turn 10 Studios is being given more time while Xbox shifts focus to other projects. His comments come amid layoffs, rising profit demands, and growing fan concern over Xbox’s current direction.

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Hyperkin Competitor review: The $50 Xbox controller that finally nails 2D gaming with a PlayStation‑style twist

My search for an ideal Xbox controller has borne fruit, for I have acquired the Hyperkin Competitor controller. With a reasonable price tag and a more natural button layout to play 2D games, this is now one of my favorite Xbox controllers.

GamesRadar

"Halo is on PlayStation going forward, starting with Halo: Campaign Evolved": As Xbox's most iconic FPS hits PS5, devs hint that the days of exclusivity are over

"As the Master Chief once said: 'I think we're just getting started.'"

Tom’s Guide

3 new video games that are perfect for Halloween 2025 on PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox

There's nothing better than playing a horror video game over the Halloween season, and 2025 has offered plenty of new spooky titles.

International Business Times UK

'Halo: Campaign Evolved' Is Coming to PS5 and Xbox in 2026 — Here's What to Expect

'Halo: Campaign Evolved' is set to launch in 2026 on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5, offering remastered 4K visuals and modern upgrades while staying true to the original spirit of 'Halo'.

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Play FC 26 and Descenders Next Free Until Sunday - No Game Pass Required

Xbox players can jump into FC 26 and Descenders Next for free this weekend as part of Xbox Free Play Days, with no Game Pass required. Both titles are available to play until Sunday, October 26 at 11:59 PM PT.

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Xbox fully surrenders the console wars: 'Halo is on PlayStation going forward,' a fact that just doesn't seem real

Master Chief is Xbox no longer.

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