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Halo TV series producer and Xbox veteran Kiki Wolfkill announces departure from Microsoft after 28 years: "I couldn't be more inspired to climb the next mountain"

"More to come on that front"

Total Film

Hideo Kojima sparks Xbox Project Helix speculation as he meets execs to pose with a mysterious box – but the reality probably isn't that exciting

It's a bit too small

GamesRadar

Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one lasted all of two releases as Microsoft announces big changes and a welcome price cut

Xbox is decreasing the cost of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, though it comes at the cost of day one Call of Duty games.

TechRadar

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Pragmata "feels like a spiritual successor to the Xbox 360 and PS3 era of third-person action games," analyst says, and its "staggering" 1 million sales in 2 days come as no surprise

Shoutout to Capcom's "run of pure quality"

GamesRadar

Xbox is cleaning house for next-gen, and Social Clubs were just in the way: Is it moving further away from its social roots?

Xbox has removed Social Clubs, prompting questions about the future of its social features. I'm exploring what could be next, and whether Xbox is moving away from its social roots.

Windows Central

Did Asha Sharma kill another ill-fated Xbox project? The "Xbox Mobile Store" seems to be dead. [UPDATE: Xbox responds]

Previously announced for launch in July 2024, the ill-fated Xbox Mobile Store seems to be dead, with all test URLs relating to it now hitting a 404 error.

Windows Central

"A heartfelt thank you": After 28 years, Microsoft legend, former Halo exec and Xbox Film/TV lead Kiki Wolfkill has left the company

Kiki Wolfkill spent almost three decades leading various initiatives across the Xbox platform, from art leadership, to transmedia initiatives, and video game production.

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Xbox is giving Game Pass Ultimate a rare price cut — but there's a Call of Duty catch

Xbox is lowering the price of Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99, but the trade-off is that future Call of Duty games will no longer be Day One.

Tom’s Guide

Baldur's Gate 3 director reacts to Xbox Game Pass removing Call of Duty from day one access alongside price drop — "It is a good thing creatively"

Due to Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drop, Call of Duty games won't come to it day one anymore — something that may benefit the series.

Windows Central

"I think I know someone who would be perfect for that role": Is former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' teasing interest in Microsoft's Xbox senior manager position?

Microsoft recently opened up a new Xbox brand senior manager position, and a comment from ex-director Major Nelson has many wondering if he's going for it.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass prices are going down, but future Call of Duty games won't be added until 'about a year' after they launch

The new prices are still higher than they were before last year's price hike.

PC Gamer

"Inspired by the winding Touge roads of Japan": This limited Forza Horizon 6 Xbox gear caught my eye, and I'm tempted

Xbox has officially revealed the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controller and wireless headset, now available for pre-order ahead of the game’s launch on May 19

Windows Central

Microsoft announces surprise Xbox Game Pass price cuts, ends day one Call of Duty inclusion — Ultimate down to $22.99 while PC Game Pass drops to $13.99

Microsoft surprise-drops significant Xbox Game Pass price cuts

Tom’s Hardware

Xbox Game Pass price gets a massive price cut — Here's the details and the fate of Call of Duty for 2026

After last year's wildly unpopular 50% price hike, Microsoft has reverted a ton of it. Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft Classics will remain, previous Call of Duty games will too, but this year's will be a retail-only affair. What's going on?

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Dot Esports

Xbox Game Pass is becoming cheaper with Call of Duty no longer a part of it

Asha Sharma's first big decision.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price plummets – but there's a catch

A big price drop arrives for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, but not without cost

Destructoid

Xbox cuts Game Pass price and drops Call of Duty day one access in response to negative feedback

Feedback heard loud and clear.

GamesRadar

The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is falling, and all it cost was day one access to new Call of Duty games

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has lowered the cost of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass following poorly received price hikes in 2025 for the Xbox subscription service

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The Guardian - UK

New Call of Duty games will no longer be part of Xbox’s Game Pass

Microsoft has also reduced the price of its Xbox Game Pass video game subscription service, Microsoft Gaming boss Asha Sharma has announced

GamesRadar

Your next Xbox could come in Asus and MSI flavors, but Microsoft has confirmed an in-house Project Helix

Leaks suggest Asus and MSI versions of the next-gen Xbox could be a thing, but Microsoft has swiftly stepped in to confirm there will be a first-party console.

Windows Central

“Coming soon”: It looks like you'll finally be able to spend Microsoft Rewards directly on your Xbox console

Microsoft is expanding its Rewards program with a new feature that will allow Xbox users to spend points directly on console.

TechRadar

A limited edition Forza Horizon 6 Xbox wireless controller and headset have been officially announced and will launch alongside the upcoming game — here's how to preorder yours

Xbox has officially unveiled a new, limited edition Forza Horizon 6 Xbox wireless controller and headset collection.

Windows Central

"Protect and elevate the Xbox brand": Microsoft hires for major new comms role, pointing to a potential shift in PR strategy

Xbox is hiring a senior brand and reputation lead, suggesting a renewed focus on messaging, consistency, and how the platform presents itself across media, partners, and its community.

Windows Central

"Project Helix will be available as a 1st party Xbox console": Microsoft pushes back on swirling third-party hardware rumors

While OEM devices are not ruled out, the company remains committed to building and selling its own hardware, offering clearer direction amid ongoing speculation.

Windows Central

Xbox's Starfield just topped US game sales for the first time since launch after its PS5 release — is Bethesda's RPG selling well on PlayStation after all?

Starfield was the best-selling game in the US during the same week that the Xbox RPG came to PS5 and got some sizable content updates from Bethesda.

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