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Xbox Game Pass for January 2026 is looking rather hot — with Resident Evil Village as the headline act

A lot of variety is about to drop for Xbox Game Pass in January 2026, but is it worth $30?

Windows Central

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined to release a free demo on Xbox this week — progress can even be carried into the full game with a bonus reward

Square Enix has announced that it will be releasing a free playable demo of the upcoming Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on consoles and PC that will carry over progress to the full game and grant players a bonus reward.

Windows Central

HyperX made a Hit Box-style leverless fight stick with native Xbox compatibility and TMR sensors — it's (obviously) drift-proof and customizable with 3D printers

The upcoming HyperX Clutch Tachi arcade controller features cutting-edge sensors and a detachable faceplate that can be replaced using 3D-printable blueprints.

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Cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass is coming to Hisense and TCL TVs later this year

Xbox is bringing cloud gaming to select Hisense, V homeOS, and TCL TVs later this year, allowing users to access Xbox Game Pass straight from their TVs.

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8BitDo's new "Ultimate 3E" controller for Xbox has it all — TMR joysticks, Hall-Effect triggers, and you can try it at CES 2026

During CES 2026, 8BitDo revealed the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E, a new upcoming Xbox controller coming soon in 2026 with TMR joysticks, customizable buttons, and much more.

Windows Central

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Hisense Smart TVs in 2026 — for gamers who can't afford an Xbox console after the price hikes?

Microsoft has recently announced that it is partnering with Hisense to bring the Xbox app to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs in 2026, allowing players to stream Xbox titles directly from these devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Windows Central

Yep, your Hisense TV is now an Xbox too

Cloud gaming is coming to Hisense TV and it's bringing flagship Xbox games

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In not remotely shocking news, Xbox has reportedly suffered its 'worst year on record' for console sales

Xbox reportedly had its 'worst year on record' in 2025 in news that should surprise no one.

TechRadar

Audeze announces the Maxwell 2 gaming headset, an overhaul of its predecessor, that is targeted firmly at audiophile gamers — and you can buy it now

The Audeze Maxwell 2 has just been announced by the premium audio brand, and we've got the key details on its upgrades and enhancements right here.

TechRadar

I finally nailed my keyboard and mouse setup with the 8BitDo Retro 87 and MX Master 4

I finally found the mouse and keyboard combo of my dreams.

Tom’s Guide

Albert Penello’s passing marks the loss of one of Xbox’s most influential voices, whose work defined multiple generations of Microsoft’s gaming vision

The games industry is paying tribute to Albert Penello, a respected Microsoft and Xbox veteran whose work helped shape the platform across multiple generations.

Windows Central

Indie studio says Xbox is encouraging development for its platform, yet ID@Xbox dev‑kit delays are leaving approved projects stuck in limbo

As fans ask for an Xbox version of Sword and Fairy 4 Remake, CubeGame explains how lack of Xbox dev kits are blocking platform support.

Windows Central

Microsoft killed his dream MMO despite apparently loving it, says former Elder Scrolls Online head, so he left: "The game I had waited my entire career to create"

Matt Firor left Zenimax after the cancellation of Project Blackbird

GamesRadar

Former Elder Scrolls Online chief confirms Microsoft's 2025 bloodbath drove his departure from ZeniMax: 'Project Blackbird was the game I had waited my entire career to create'

Matt Firor announced his split from ZeniMax Online Studios the same day Microsoft laid off roughly 9,000 employees and cancelled multiple game projects.

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2025 promised a handheld revolution — and while some devices delivered, others exposed the cracks in the booming market

Handheld gaming is my new daily driver, but the industry is at a crossroads. To survive 2026, PC handhelds need to stop acting like PCs and start acting like consoles.

Windows Central

Game prices rose higher in 2025, but is AAA losing out to budget titles? I tried "voting with my wallet" — and I don't regret it

Is the $80 game a dead end? While 2025 saw big publishers hiking prices, I and many other gamers moved in the other direction.

Tom’s Guide

The 10 most impactful outages of 2025

Tom’s Guide tracked multiple outages in 2025 and these are the ones that had the biggest impact as services suffered interruptions this year.

Inverse

The 13 Most Anticipated Games Of 2026

A look at the biggest video games releasing in 2026 that we can't wait to play.

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Microsoft in 2025: year in review

Microsoft doubled-down on AI this year, and the resulting backlash marked one of the biggest stumbles for the company.

Windows Central

Rising hardware costs, publisher incentives, and platform strategy shifts all point to 2026 becoming the year cloud gaming takes over — whether players want it or not

RAM prices are so high that 2026 being a year cloud gaming finally breaks out into the big time might not be a crazy idea.

Windows Central

3 Windows 11 and Microsoft features you'll love in 2026 — and 1 you'll hate

As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

The Guardian - UK

The 10 most anticipated video games of 2026

As 007 makes his gaming return, you can climb a mountain in Cairn, play a scaredy-cat in Resident Evil, and play a criminal couple in GTA VI

Windows Central

Xbox and Double Fine's Keeper on Game Pass is filled to the brim with strange little guys — I just think they're neat!

Keeper is the latest game from Double Fine Productions under Xbox Game Studios, and it's filled with adorable little guys.

TechRadar

Everything we expect from Xbox in 2026, including Halo on PlayStation and the return of Fable

Xbox’s 2026 is likely to be a major year, if not for the current generation, then for the next. Here are our predictions for what Microsoft's gaming arm will be up to next year.

Windows Central

Lenovo just updated its Legion Go handhelds to better support the Xbox Full Screen Experience — just like the Xbox Ally

A new Legion Space update brings a variety of improvements and optimizations to Legion Go handhelds, especially for the Xbox Full Screen Experience.

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