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While ARC Raiders cruises, Battlefield 6's player count has plummeted on the Steam charts — but why? Here's what a diehard fan of the FPS thinks

While Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders were both some of 2025's biggest games, the former's player count has fallen significantly in the new year. But why is that?

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 5 Has Reportedly Generated Over $300 Million on PS5

With Forza Horizon 5’s release on PlayStation 5, we knew the game was going to be a massive hit. Today, the numbers just confirmed that idea. Rhys Elliot of Alinea Analytics states that the 2021 racing title crossed 5 million copies sold on the PS5 this week. That roughly translates…

Operation Sports

8BitDo's new Xbox pro controller looks like the Elite Series 3 we never got

8BitDo has unveiled its new officially licensed Xbox Series X controller, and it's the kind of gamepad that makes me think an Elite Series 3 is never coming.

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I finally tried Gaming Copilot in the Xbox app — and its game recommendations surprised me

I tested Gaming Copilot inside the Xbox mobile app to see if its game recommendations were any good — and it actually nailed my taste and Game Pass picks.

Tom’s Guide

Audeze’s elite gaming headset now packs a bigger planar punch

Audeze's new wireless planar headset is Hi-Res and low lag

Xbox Game Pass Users Caught Off Guard by Additional Day One Game

Xbox Game Pass users were caught by surprise after a day one game released early, sparking excitement and confusion across the platform.

International Business Times UK

'Core Keeper' and its underground world keeps growing: What Xbox players should know about the ambitious, survival RPG before its next update

Developed by Pugstorm and Fireshrine Games, Core Keeper is a massive, procedurally generated world that takes place beneath the surface where up to eight players can build bases, battle big bosses, and engage in cozy co-op together.

Windows Central

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This clever transforming controller is great for FPS and fighting games on Xbox — but it's a different story on PC

I have been given the opportunity to review the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Xbox Controller, and it's quickly turned into one of my biggest, pleasant surprises of 2026 despite being two years old for it's suberb swappable controls, strong build, latency-free connectivity, and more.

Windows Central

The Scuf Envision Pro V2 has some of the best buttons and triggers I’ve ever used, but it’s massively let down by convoluted software

The Scuf Envision Pro V2 is a great PC controller that’s unfortunately hard to recommend to most. It feels brilliant to use, though most won’t need 90% of what the device offers in terms of customizability.

TechRadar

Elder Scrolls fans are taking it well after Microsoft says it's a 'big year for games ending in 6' ahead of its upcoming Xbox Direct showcase: 'I'm practically living off hopium and copium at this point'

Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't the only big game people are waiting for.

PC Gamer

Always online? Free-to-play? Nope, Xbox-published action RPG wants to be a "full game" now, switching to "buy once, offline" glory: "You will own the complete experience permanently"

The Towerborne devs pivot away from their original vision

GamesRadar

What to expect from PlayStation in 2026: New blockbusters, a GTA-shaped meteor, and one last shot at live service

Opinion | As PS5 enters the final stages of its life cycle, Sony braves the storm by leaning on heavy hitters – no matter where they come from

GamesRadar

9 big things Steam needs to improve in 2026

Hey Steam, we know you don't have much competition, but there's still a lot you should do.

PC Gamer

Xbox accidentally unleashes a wave of Elder Scrolls 6 hopium while trying to hype up GTA 6 and Forza Horizon 6: "Big year for games ending in 6"

Look what you've done now

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Xbox's Towerborne sheds its free-to-play status, gains offline mode as it exits early access

Action adventure RPG meets side scrolling brawler gameplay in Stoic and Xbox Game Studios' Towerborne, which is finally expected to graduate from Game Preview to a full 1.0 launch in February.

GamesRadar

A year later, Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is coming to PS5, and it's finally going to let you play as a non-human character

Avowed's coming to a whole new audience

Windows Central

Crimson Desert, Avowed, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and more — every Xbox and PC game shown during New Game Plus Showcase

45 new and upcoming games were shown during the New Game Plus Showcase. Here's a complete overview of everything announced for Xbox and PC during the event.

Windows Central

PlayStation might be massively outselling Xbox hardware, but user engagement may tell a different story — Why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience

Data from Alinea suggests that Xbox "shooter box" stereotypes may be real, as Xbox and PlayStation hit neck and neck on some games despite user base disparities.

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Tom’s Guide

Microsoft tipped to potentially unveil an Xbox PC later this year: what we know

A hybrid Xbox console/PC could be revealed later this year, according to "credible rumors."

Operation Sports

JDM: Japanese Drift Master PS5 Version Includes All Post-Launch Updates

Fans of drifting and open-world racing are getting a major early-year treat. JDM: Japanese Drift Master, the anime-inspired indie racing game originally released for PC and Xbox Series X|S, is sliding onto PlayStation 5 on February 6, 2026.

Operation Sports

Xbox Developer Direct To Spotlight Forza Horizon 6 With New Gameplay And Features

More details for FH6 will be revealed soon!

TechRadar

Xbox confirms Developer Direct 2026 showcase for later this month — here are the games to expect

Xbox has confirmed its Developer Direct 2026 showcase will take place on January 22 and feature brand new trailers for some of its most anticipated games, including Fable and Forza Horizon 6.

Windows Central

Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct show promises the "first deep dive" into Fable — "It’s time to show you more. Much more."

Xbox outlines what to expect from its January Developer Direct, with extended gameplay showcases for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and a closer look at Game Freak’s new project.

Windows Central

How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase: When it starts and everything you need to know

Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct showcase has become a January staple, and we just got the date for 2026's presentation. Here's when it starts, and how to watch.

TechRadar

Microsoft could reveal its OEM Xbox PC this year according to 'credible rumors'

A new report from Windows Central claims that Microsoft could unveil the first look at its new Xbox hardware this year, which would include an OEM "Xbox" PC.

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