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Former Halo 4 developer says game execs were "stupid, detached, money‑grubbing idiots" after recalling meeting with Xbox boss

A former Halo 4 developer has recalled an internal meeting where former Xbox boss Don Mattrick allegedly suggested adding a Diablo 3-style real-money auction house for mech skins. The story has reignited discussion around Xbox's leadership during the Xbox 360 and Xbox One transition.

Windows Central · Jul 8

After 37 years at Microsoft, veteran who led Xbox Backward Compatibility program has been laid off: "I look forward to watching how Xbox evolves going forward"

Kevin LaChappelle says "I wish the team nothing but success"

GamesRadar · Jul 8

Xbox Project Helix reportedly "safe" from "Xbox reset" – the next-gen console is still on track

Mass layoffs and a cull of development studios won't affect the next Xbox, it's claimed

T3 · Jul 8

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is everything I wanted it to be and more

Black Flag reclaims the title as the best single-player pirate experience with this astonishing new remake that will delight old hands and new players alike.

Windows Central · Jul 8

After 8 years and no new releases, Undead Labs' biggest contribution to Xbox is the tech it leaves behind

It's a shame that State of Decay 3 never got the chance to be system seller it was always destined to be

GamesRadar · Jul 8

How to play Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced early with New Zealand trick

Piracy life comes early!

Destructoid · Jul 8

Xbox Game Pass Brings 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2' to July Lineup—What Are the Other Games?

Xbox has revealed its Game Pass July 2026 lineup, and it brings Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, along with other games.

Player One · Jul 8

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I grinded enough Microsoft reward points to get GTA 6 for free — here's how you can do it too

Microsoft Rewards can do so much more than earn small perks. With a few minutes each day, you can earn enough points to get GTA 6 for free.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8

John Romero Speaks Out After id Software Layoffs, Urges Preservation of Gaming History

John Romero reacts to id Software layoffs, urges game preservation, and reflects on Doom's legacy amid Xbox's biggest restructuring.

Player One · Jul 8

Xbox Family Settings Expands Parental Controls for iPhone, iPad—Here Are The New Features

Xbox Family Settings recently received an update on its iPhone and iPad app that adds expanded parental controls and new features.

Player One · Jul 8

Former Elder Scrolls Online designer laments the destruction of layoffs: 'There’s really no one left and no changing it now'

ZeniMax Online Studios reportedly lost half its employees in yesterday's Xbox layoffs.

PC Gamer · Jul 7

Report: Microsoft will make even more of its games exclusive to Xbox — as multiplatform strategy totally fails. What's going on?

Xbox's loathed "Project Latitude" strategy which saw Microsoft support its biggest rival with content is ending, with CEO Asha Sharma doubling down on exclusives.

Windows Central · Jul 7

Xbox layoffs hit accessibility leadership, calling into question Microsoft's continued commitment to accessibility initiatives

Accessibility efforts have been some of Microsoft's biggest wins—but that didn't stop it from cutting accessibility leads.

PC Gamer · Jul 7

Bernie Sanders is mad about the Xbox layoffs

The senator from Vermont is pretty chapped about the price hikes, too.

PC Gamer · Jul 7

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PC Gamer · Jul 7

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma points the finger at Phil Spencer's strategy for yesterday's sweeping layoffs: 'We simply spread ourselves too thin'

Sharma didn't mention Spencer by name, but said Xbox is struggling because it neglected its "core business."

GamesRadar · Jul 7

With the sword of Microsoft hanging over it, Blizzard quietly drops Overwatch in Korea into the hands of Nexon

Nexon is taking over Overwatch publishing duties in Korea starting in August

Barchart · Jul 7

Xbox Is the Biggest Casualty in a New Round of Microsoft Layoffs. What This Means for MSFT Stock.

The software giant is reportedly looking to trim its employee list by 4,800 in yet another large round of layoffs.

Windows Central · Jul 7

"We hope our pain was worth it": As Microsoft's Xbox layoffs axe half of id Software, one DOOM dev has a scathing message for anyone "celebrating" them

Following Microsoft's mass Xbox layoffs that have resulted in half of id Software being cut, a DOOM dev has biting words for those "celebrating" them.

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GamesRadar · Jul 7

Id Software veteran of over 20 years absolutely rips and tears into Microsoft after devastating layoffs: "XBOX decided half the team was no longer needed"

"Just really sad"

TechRadar · Jul 7

'These are hard, but necessary decisions' — Xbox pulled funding for Io Interactive's 'Project Fantasy' but the developer will continue working on the game independently

After Xbox pulled funding for its online fantasy RPG, IOI has announced that it will close one of its studios and lay off an unspecified number of staff.

Windows Central · Jul 7

Gears of War: Reloaded leads Xbox Game Pass's July batch, just in time for new and old fans to catch up in preparation for Gears of War: E-Day [UPDATED]

Xbox has announced July 2026's first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, which includes Gears of War: Reloaded, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and many more titles that will be added throughout the month.

Windows Central · Jul 7

Xbox's Backwards Compatibility Program and Cloud Gaming lead has been laid off from Microsoft after 37 years — "I wish the team nothing but success"

Microsoft's VP of Xbox Platform Kevin LaChapelle, who led the creation of Xbox Backwards Compatibility and Xbox Cloud Gaming, has been laid off.

GamesRadar · Jul 7

If you're a sicko, you can now run Windows on the Steam Machine

Valve has released Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers for graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD card slot, but you'll need to wait longer for SteamOS dual-booting.

Windows Central · Jul 7

IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy from XBOX, but closes one of its studios

IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended its funding partnership. The studio says development will continue independently, but it has also confirmed the closure of its Istanbul studio as part of broader restructuring.

GamesRadar · Jul 7

In 2009, late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said it'll take "20 years or so" for game purchases to become mostly digital

Sony is killing its physical games in 2028, so he wasn't far off at all

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