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Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox

At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.

Windows Central

Xbox lead says the "return to fun" we've seen from games like Peak makes him "hopeful" for the industry, and he "loves seeing the success" of them

Peak is truly peak, when it comes to fun

GamesRadar

Steam Machine could be partly to blame for PlayStation's reported plans to step back from PC, Bluepoint dev suggests, and it'd be ironic if "Valve ultimately ended up winning the console war"

"The Steam console could effectively offer the best of all worlds"

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Performance settings for this RPG show Xbox players what to expect — Series S might be a mistake for Crimson Desert

I can't help but wonder what the development of Crimson Desert might have been like for Pearl Abyss without targeting the Xbox Series S.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass Games List: Must-Play Best Titles Right Now

Discover a curated xbox game pass games list featuring the best xbox game pass games across genres, from blockbusters to indies, ideal for new and returning subscribers.

Player One

Xbox Project Helix May Cost Around $1,200, Twice More Than Series X Due to Performance Upgrades

The next-gen Xbox console, dubbed Project Helix, may cost around $1,200 or more because of its performance upgrades.

Player One

'Fallout 76' Xbox players in Japan have been blocked from Fallout 1st for months — Microsoft finally responds (Update)

There's no explanation, but Microsoft says the Fallout 1st subscription will return "later in 2026." As for what's going on is anyone's guess.

Windows Central

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Everything we know about Xbox’s upcoming console, ‘Project Helix’: Release date, price, and more

The next generation console from Xbox has been confirmed, after years of rumors and speculation surrounding the project.

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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP and Xbox 360 lead creator calls the infamous Red Ring of Death a "Tylenol moment" — what does that mean? Here's what he said

In a new interview, former Xbox VP Peter Moore has reflected on the Xbox 360's notorious "Red Ring of Death" and how Microsoft ended up dealing with it.

Windows Central

Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, distancing it from Windows, and "throwing punches" for Bill Gates — "this is how the console wars started"

Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

Windows Central

Crimson Desert will have three graphics modes across PlayStation and Xbox, including a performance one that boasts an upscaled 4K resolution at 60fps with ray tracing on PS5 Pro

Pearl Abyss has finally revealed the PC and console specifications for Crimson Desert ahead of the game's launch this month.

TechRadar

The future of RPGs is isometric

Opinion | Isometric RPGs were once considered a thing of the past, but recent success stories have proved that players still have an appetite for the subgenre

GamesRadar

NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested — Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?

NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

Windows Central

Nvidia just revealed 3 big upgrades to its GeForce Now cloud gaming service — here's what's new

Nvidia just announced a slew of updates coming to GeForce Now. Here's what you can expect in the coming months.

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Xbox Project Helix Has Reportedly Been Under Development for 10 Years

A new report has claimed that Microsoft's plans to create a console capable of running multi-platform games was planned for 10 years now.

TechRadar

Xbox's next-gen Project Helix may cost over $1,000, despite Microsoft's reassurance that it will 'always' invest in gaming

Xbox's Project Helix high price predictions may not sit well with consumers, despite Microsoft CEO's reassurances for gamers.

Windows Central

'Starsand Island' hits early access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-esque life sim has evolved into a truly special cozy adventure that just keeps getting better

Starsand Island is finally out in Game Preview on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and it has had quite the glow-up since we last saw it.

Windows Central

Xbox fans have strong opinions about backward compatibility, so we asked them why it still matters in 2026

Xbox fans across Windows Central communities shared the classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 games they want revived through backward compatibility, alongside wider discussions around preservation and revisiting older favorites.

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Microsoft's CEO insists that Xbox, 'at its best, lifts the entire company' and that it will 'always' invest in gaming

The future looks green?

Xbox Game Pass gets arguably the greatest sci-fi RPG of all time – and you don't even need Ultimate

It's hugely surprising that this 10/10 sci-fi RPG has never been on Xbox Game Pass before

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XBox Project Helix suggests the 'console war' is over

Will next Xbox be a console or a PC?

Windows Central

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is one of Capcom's best JRPGs in years on Xbox, but certain omissions may disappoint long-time fans

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is my most anticipated game of 2026, and after completing it, it exceeded my expectations with possibly the best story and character writing in the series and addictive monster-taming gameplay. Though it's not without some issues that will strike controversy amongst hardcore Monster Hunter…

Windows Central

Move over “This is an Xbox” — “Build for what’s next” tells fans the “future of Xbox starts now” at GDC

Xbox is showcasing new slogans at its GDC booth including “Build for what’s next” and “The future of Xbox starts now,” hinting at the company’s messaging for the next era of Xbox.

Xbox Project Helix price could undercut PS5 Pro – but only if Microsoft is willing to take a hardware hit

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console could cost anywhere from £670 up, it's claimed

GamesRadar

Microsoft CEO says "we'll always" keep investing in gaming amid Xbox's major leadership shakeup and announcement of mysterious Project Helix

I'm not entirely convinced he's talking about Xbox though

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