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Triangle Strategy shadow-drops on Xbox for Gamescom 2025 — a critically-acclaimed RPG to tide you over until Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles arrives

Square Enix has made a surprising Gamescom 2025 announcement — shadow-dropping Triangle Strategy, the hit Strategy-RPG from 2022, onto Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

Windows Central

I tried Windows 11's new handheld gaming mode on the Xbox Ally — will this save gaming on Windows handhelds?

We take our first look at how Microsoft is improving and optimizing Windows 11 for small handheld gaming PCs like the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. There's some interesting stuff here!

Windows Central

Microsoft Re-joins Handheld Gaming Fight Against Nintendo's Switch

The record launch in June for the Nintendo Switch 2, a game console that can be played at home or on the go, heralds a new portable race that Microsoft aims to win with a handheld version of its Xbox.

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The design of Asus' previous controller made no sense, and the updated version revealed at Gamescom proves it

Asus has ditched the gimmicky screen and rubbish back buttons of its Xbox controller in favor of TMR goodness with the Raikiri 2, revealed at Gamescom.

GamesRadar

What systems and consoles support Minecraft?

Minecraft can be played on many different devices and we're here to talk about each of them.

TechRadar

Minecraft: What's the difference between Bedrock and Java?

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

TechRadar

Well done, EA — what may be Battlefield 2042's final update made me more excited than ever for Battlefield 6

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is over, but a massive BF2042 update has given me and many other players away to keep the excitement alive ahead of the full launch.

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DirectX speeds up game loads up to 10X with new advanced shader compiling — feature debuts with Xbox PC app on ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, more devices later

Microsoft moves shader compilation to the cloud, delivering a pre-compiled database with your game download for faster loading.

Tom’s Hardware

Xbox's Double Fine is working on "multiple games" in addition to Keeper, says studio head Tim Schafer — but none of them are Brutal Legend 2

During Gamescom 2025, Double Fine's Tim Schafer confirmed that the studio is working on multiple games in addition to the upcoming Keeper.

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6's Japan open world seems likelier than ever as a car import company mistakenly sheds some light on the Xbox sequel

On the horizon?

GamesRadar

The ROG Xbox Ally borrows a heck of a lot from the Steam Deck, proving that the old gated console concept is a thing of the past

It's not just the Xbox UI on a handheld.

PC Gamer

'This is the Ally 2, 100%': Asus says the ROG Xbox Ally is a bona fide successor to the first two handhelds, but the originals will still get new Xbox features

Out with the old, in with the new.

PC Gamer

Helldivers 2 is carrying on this iconic Halo easter egg tradition with its crossover — and I'm in love with the silly spin it's putting on it

The Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST crossover that's releasing with the Xbox version next week brings back a classic easter egg, but with a Helldivers twist.

Windows Central

Surprise, surprise — A new Prince of Persia game just shadow dropped onto Xbox Game Pass (yes, I already downloaded it)

The Rogue Prince of Persia, a 2D roguelite action-adventure game, just shadow dropped onto Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Game Pass after a year in early access.

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Nintendo might be forced to raise prices on the Switch 2, says analyst — tariffs to blame

A price hike for the Switch 2 might be in the pipeline, according to one analyst.

Windows Central

ROG just revealed an Xbox-certified wireless controller — a premium gamepad with TMR joysticks built to banish drift for good

ASUS ROG's newest Raikiri controller is not only Xbox certified but also offers impressive features for PC or Xbox gaming.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2 is dropping in hot on Xbox next week — here's exactly when you can play at launch time and 'jump feet first' into that sick Halo ODST crossover

Helldivers 2 is only a week away from its highly anticipated Xbox release. Here's exactly when you can play the beloved co-op shooter, including specific launch times.

Windows Central

PlayStation hikes prices after Xbox — inflation or just peer pressure? Here’s what each model will now cost.

A PlayStation 5 is about to cost even more in the U.S, with Sony confirming a price hike due to a " challenging economic environment."

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Everything announced at the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025

Catch up on all the exclusive reveals from our packed gamescom showcase

Destructoid

Destructoid Gamescom Awards 2025: Best lineup – Xbox/Nintendo (tie)

The Silksong difference.

GamesRadar

High on Life 2 release date set for February, but you can watch 42 minutes of gameplay right now

Squanch Games' sequel is due out on Friday the 13th

TechRadar

I’ve tried the Asus Raikiri 2 wireless controller, and it might set the standard for third-party Xbox pads

The new Asus Rog Raikiri 2 looks like everything you could want from an updated and enhanced pad.

International Business Times UK

How Much Is ROG Xbox Ally X? Microsoft Says It Can't Tell Yet—Blames 'Macro-Economic Conditions'

Microsoft and Asus have confirmed the October release date for the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld but refused to reveal its price, citing global market uncertainty.

Tom’s Guide

I just tested the ROG Xbox Ally — here's 3 things I love about it (and 3 that I don't)

I just played games on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, and after testing them, we could be looking at two of the best gaming handhelds you’ll be able to buy.

GamesRadar

After a year in early access, The Rogue Prince of Persia finally hits 1.0 with a surprise shadow drop bringing the roguelike into Xbox Game Pass

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake might still be MIA, but the series lives

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