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'GTA VI' Can Only be Streamed Exclusively on Xbox Cloud Gaming, Says New Report

Xbox Cloud Gaming reportedly got exclusive streaming rights to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, which will release next month.

Player One · Oct 7

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Our gaming correspondent compares the consoles for 2026

PS5 has led the console wars so far, but Xbox console sales have gone up year-on-year, so which is the best for you in 2026?

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Xbox Free Play Days Adds 5 New Open-World Games to Enjoy—'Far Cry 6,' 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey,' and More

Xbox's Free Play Days promotion is now refreshing their free-to-play titles, now featuring five open-world games such as Far Cry 6

Player One · Oct 2

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Xbox Lets Players Claim Digital Licences From Physical Games as Sony Plans To Phase Out New Game Discs

Xbox has launched its Disc to Digital programme, allowing owners of eligible physical games to claim digital licences while retaining the requirement to possess the qualifying disc.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

CEO Asha Sharma Dispels Rumors Regarding Xbox Sale Amidst Its Latest Challenges

Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma has clarified what the real deal is amidst all the rumors about the possibility of selling Xbox.

Player One · Oct 1

'World of Warcraft' Console Port Rumors Return After New Brazil Age Rating Surfaces

A new Brazil age rating for "World of Warcraft: Forever" revives console port rumors, but changes to the listing leave the game's platform plans unclear.

Player One · Sep 30

Xbox Unveils New Program Called 'Mythic Achievements' That Is Similar to PlayStation Trophies

Xbox has unveiled a new program called "Mythic Achievements," and it brings an experience similar to PlayStation Trophies.

Player One · Sep 30

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New games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2026

Around 9 games will be released on Xbox Game Pass in the month of October 2026 as per reports. The list of the popular games to be showcased on the platform includes Gears of War: E-Day, Echo Weaver, Valor Mortis, Neon Abyss 2, Deep Dish Dungeon, etc.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Xbox Downplays the Massive PS5 Pre-Order Numbers Stating GTA 6 Is Already 'Breaking Records'

Xbox says GTA 6 pre-orders are breaking platform records, challenging a report that orders heavily favour PS5. However, neither source has disclosed total pre-order figures.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26

Microsoft Responds to 'GTA 6' PS5, Xbox Preorder Numbers

"GTA 6" PS5 preorders reportedly lead Xbox by 3:1, while Microsoft says the game is breaking Xbox records ahead of its release.

Player One · Sep 25

Microsoft's Ad-for-Playtime Patent, Explained: How Credits, Breaks and Boss Fights Would Work

Microsoft's patent US 2026/0260258 A1 would trade ad breaks for 15 to 60 minutes of play. Here's what it says, what it doesn't and what's next.

Latin Times · Sep 24

PS6, Xbox Helix Console Specs Leak Online—Here's What to Expect From Next-Gen Gaming Machines

The new PlayStation 6 and Xbox Helix's specs have been leaked online, offering a glimpse into the next-generation of gaming.

Player One · Sep 24

Microsoft Is Cutting 268 Xbox Roles as Activision Takes Over Halo. This Is a Simple Restructuring, Not a Broader Panic Signal for MSFT Stock.

Microsoft is cutting 268 Xbox roles and handing development of the next Halo game to Activision as part of a broader gaming reset.

Barchart · Sep 23

'Promoted and Laid off in the Same Week Is Pretty Wild': 268 Xbox Roles Eliminated as Xbox Continues 'Reset'

Microsoft has cut 268 Xbox jobs as part of its ongoing reset, affecting major studios and prompting former Halo and Gears of War developers to seek new roles.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

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Player One · Sep 23

'Halo 2,' 'Halo 3' Remakes May be 'Dead' Under Activision Direction—What Happened?

Halo 2 and 3 may no longer be getting its remakes now that the IP has been handed over to Activision.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Next Halo game to be made by Call of Duty makers as Microsoft lays off 268 employees: What we know

In a significant shake-up, Microsoft has let go of 268 employees from its gaming division, paving the way for Activision to spearhead the upcoming mainline Halo title for Xbox. Studios like Rare and World's Edge will now align under Activision, while Bethesda's Obsidian faces a transition to another studio amid…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Microsoft announced 3,200 Xbox job cuts in July. Now, it may cut hundreds more this week

Microsoft may fire hundreds of employees from its Xbox division this week. This was on top of the 3,200 job cuts the tech giant announced just few months ago in July. The company is reportedly consolidating its game studios to reinforce its commitment to future growth.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Hideo Kojima Says Sony Cut PHYSINT Funding in Zoom Call, Leaving Him 'Shocked' and 'Surprised'

Hideo Kojima says Sony withdrew funding for PHYSINT, prompting fears for his independent studio before Microsoft and Xbox agreed to publish the game as development continues.

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The Independent UK · Sep 21

Hideo Kojima breaks silence on Physint’s shock move from PlayStation to Xbox

Sony has dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint , with the Metal Gear Solid creator's latest title now heading to Xbox instead. Reports indicated that the decision stemmed from a combination of missed development deadlines, budget and profitability concerns, and timed exclusivity terms. Hideo Kojima admitted in an interview with…

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Pennywise Actor Bill Skarsgård Lands Lead Role in Hideo Kojima's Mysterious New Game PHYSINT

Bill Skarsgård will play the central character in Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT, an upcoming action-espionage game now published by Xbox and still shrouded in secrecy.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Small but mighty! Remembering the GameCube, Nintendo’s purple box of delights

The first console I ever bought, it was hyped as a threat to the PlayStation, then mocked as a flop. But now, as it marks its 25th anniversary, it’s looked back on with misty-eyed reverence

Player One · Sep 16

Xbox Game Pass September 2026: What Are the New Games, Removed Titles This Month

Xbox is both adding and removing games from the Game Pass' library beginning this week until the coming weeks.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

PlayStation Says GTA 6 Plays Best on PS5 as Fans Debate Whether Xbox Is Being Sidelined

Sony is placing PS5 at the heart of its GTA 6 launch campaign, promoting DualSense features and limited-edition controllers.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Xbox Game Pass Subscription Cancellations Explained: Why 40% of Gamers Are Rethinking Whether It Is Worth the Cost

Circana research shows rising numbers of recent Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus and Nintendo Switch Online cancellers say subscription costs no longer fit their budgets.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

‘We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches’: inside Playground Games’ 10-year effort to revive Fable

The distinctively British RPG is returning courtesy of the makers of Forza Horizon – with comedy talent such as Richard Ayoade and Natasia Demetriou voicing sweary characters. We had our first play and spoke to its developer

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