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Finally, an OLED version of the Xbox Ally handheld has been revealed –and I want the 'Xbox Ally X20' more than anything

The ROG XBOX Ally X20 brings a much-requested OLED upgrade to the handheld

Gears of War: Redux is the fan-built overhaul that I always wanted from Microsoft — Horde Mode, new maps, and Xbox 360-style achievements included

Gears of War: Redux is a community-built overhaul of the original PC version of Gears of War, adding Horde Mode, new maps, Xbox 360-style achievements, improved AI, modern hardware support, and a range of quality-of-life enhancements ahead of its June 17 release.

Windows Central

Xbox fan backlash to "PlayStation logos in the Showcase" isn't about gatekeeping — it's about distrust

Everybody with a brain knows it takes five seconds to go online and find out whether a game is multiplatform. Microsoft's logo "transparency" simply has users doubting whether it's truly behind Xbox's long-term success.

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I just tried Asus’ upgraded Xbox Ally X20 for ROG’s 20th anniversary — and it isn’t just another special edition handheld

Asus is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its gaming brand ROG in style with a special edition handheld and smart glasses.

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How to play online with friends in Forza Horizon 6

Set up Convoys with your friends.

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“The early signs are encouraging”: New data suggests Xbox is winning back gamers and rebuilding momentum

New YouGov data suggests Xbox is seeing significant improvements in brand perception among U.S. gamers, with gains across Buzz, Word of Mouth, Value, Satisfaction, and overall brand health metrics following recent changes under CEO Asha Sharma.

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Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition leaks early on Xbox with a surprising USD 1,999 price

A leaked Xbox Store listing has revealed Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, including 4K visuals, 60 FPS gameplay, quality-of-life improvements, and four-player co-op. The listing also briefly displayed a bizarre $1,999 placeholder price before being removed.

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Yacht club games says Xbox Play Anywhere "not off the table" for Mina the Hollower

Yacht Club Games has confirmed that Mina the Hollower will not support Xbox Play Anywhere at launch, but the developer says the feature is still being considered for a future update.

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Latest Xbox update adds new custom colors, smarter service alerts, and more ways to personalize your console experience

Xbox's latest Insider update introduces a new hex code color picker, controller previews in the Accessories app, service status notifications, and additional dashboard personalization features.

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“We start out with Halo: Campaign Evolved” as Matt Booty outlines Xbox’s 2026 lineup

Matt Booty may have revealed Xbox's planned 2026 release cadence during a recent podcast, listing Halo: Campaign Evolved, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 in what could be release order.

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Rayman Origins remaster leaks on the Xbox Store with a very affordable placeholder price of $2,000

A small price to pay for the Ubisoft classic

GamesRadar

MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI Plus packs Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip — and it could be a handheld gaming beast

MSI has revealed the Claw 8 EX AI Plus ahead of Computex 2026. Powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip, the new handheld gaming PC could deliver a major performance boost, although pricing and several key specifications remain unknown.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Added 3 Great Games Including 'Escape the Backrooms' and More

Xbox Game Pass has added "Escape the Backrooms," "The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition," and "Echo Generation 2." Here's what players can expect from these new releases.

Player One

One of Fallout 4's best and biggest new mods just came to Xbox thanks to Bethesda's storage increase update — it's basically a whole new DLC expansion

Bethesda's Fallout 4 mod storage increase update on Xbox has allowed one of the RPG's best and biggest new mods to release on Microsoft's consoles.

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"Its developers need justice": Former Halo art director pushes for investigation into Halo Studios allegations using Microsoft's Xbox Player Voice forum

Former Halo art director Glenn Israel is using the new Xbox Player Voice forum to push for an investigation into his allegations against Halo Studios.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward says it plans to fix one of the franchise's most annoying issues — I hope it stays gone forever

A new report says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward has confirmed it's going to address the "Update requires restart" issue in CoD.

PC Gamer

Game Pass success story: It turns out that when you make things cheaper, more people will buy them

Who could've guessed?

Windows Central

Xbox games chief confirms Microsoft will show its titles are coming to PS5, other platforms at the Xbox Games Showcase — Xbox's CEO responds to controversy [UPDATED]

Microsoft's Xbox CCO Matt Booty has confirmed it will broadcast multiplatform availability of titles shown at the Xbox Games Showcase next week.

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GTA 6 rumor report — your weekly guide to the latest Grand Theft Auto updates

There's a tidal wave of GTA 6 rumors online right now, and I'm cutting through the noise to bring you the latest updates you need to know.

Windows Central

"The focus is going to be on these games": Xbox CCO Matt Booty says Project Helix won't be at Xbox Games Showcase, with more on it coming "at a later time"

Xbox still plans to show more of Project Helix "later this year," but don't expect it to be at the Xbox Games Showcase, says CCO Matt Booty.

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Fable is delayed to 2027 to move out of GTA VI’s way

Rumors of the delay were true,

Windows Central

"We want to make sure that that game has a window all to its own" — Fable delayed to February 2027, Xbox confirms

Xbox has confirmed that Fable has been delayed to February 2027. According to Matt Booty, the game is in great shape, but Xbox wants it to have a launch window of its own. Fans can expect to see more of the highly anticipated RPG during Xbox Games Showcase.

Destructoid

XBOX pulls a Molyneux, delays Fable to 2027

After pushing it back to 2026, XBOX is once again delaying Fable.

GamesRadar

Xbox delays Fable to 2027 but insists "the game is in great shape"

The company had previously pushed back on rumors about a delay

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6 breaks a three-year drought — the first Xbox game to chart physically in Japan since 2023

Forza Horizon 6 has become the first Xbox game since 2023 to chart physically in Japan, landing in Famitsu's top 30 and marking a rare sales milestone for the platform in the region.

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