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'Ninja Gaiden 4' Hits Global Platforms in October With Game-Changing Upgrades

The highly anticipated 'Ninja Gaiden 4' launches on 21 October 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This entry marks a key collaboration between series creators Team Ninja and action experts PlatinumGames.

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Microsoft let Asus set the prices for Xbox ROG Ally, confirms Xbox President — work on next-gen console hardware is already underway with AMD

Xbox President Sarah Bond has just confirmed that Microsoft relied on Asus' experience in handhelds to help determine the price of the Xbox Ally. The team at Xbox is confident and proud of the device, with sold-out preorders. Sarah also talks about how the next-gen Xbox console is also in…

Tom’s Hardware

Ex-Blizzard president Mike Ybarra says awkward Microsoft "this is an Xbox" campaign is the "wrong idea, wrong time": "Whoever came up with this clearly doesn't play games"

Are you sure it's an Xbox?

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'It really was Asus' says Microsoft about the ROG Xbox Ally X's eye-watering $1,000 price tag: 'That is all of their insight into the market'

Not us, guv. Honest.

PC Gamer

Massive AWS outage takes games offline — Fortnite, Roblox, PlayStation and Epic Games affected

A major outage at Amazon Web Services has triggered global disruption across the internet, taking down online features for popular games including Fortnite, Roblox, Pokémon GO, and PlayStation Network.

Windows Central

Xbox Series S earns big praise — Battlefield 6 runs shockingly well on the tiny console

Digital Foundry’s latest breakdown highlights how Battlefield 6 delivers strong performance across all platforms, with the Xbox Series S standing out for its smooth 60fps gameplay despite visual cutbacks.

Windows Central

Xbox ditching hardware and exclusive games "makes sense," former Microsoft exec and Blizzard boss says, as "only a moron would continue" making consoles as games go third party

Mike Ybarra also took aim at the "this is an Xbox" campaign: "Whoever came up with this clearly doesn’t play games"

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Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, while also teasing first-party gaming handhelds — will it actually happen?

Rumors of Xbox's first-imposed demise have been greatly exaggerated, after Xbox president took to Variety to reiterate the firm's commitment to gaming hardware.

Windows Central

Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 lead a packed new week for Xbox games — and there's plenty for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, too

This week sees another huge batch of games launching on Xbox from October 20-26, 2025, including Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2.

Windows Central

ROG Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox, but it feels like the start of something big

ROG Xbox Ally relying on "Xbox Play Anywhere" makes the claim of it being an Xbox questionable. But think about it — this could be an exciting prospect for a truly open next-gen console.

Tom’s Guide

The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox frustrates with distracting RGB lighting and trigger locks that aren’t fit for purpose

Some handy inclusions can’t save the unsatisfying play experience provided by the PowerA Fusion Pro for Xbox.

TechRadar

The Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC launches worldwide — and Xbox already has a roadmap for its future

The Xbox Ally is now officially out in the wild, and while the hardware shows real potential, the software still needs work. Xbox has laid out a roadmap to improve the experience, covering new features, performance upgrades, and long-term handheld support.

Windows Central

After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential

Gaming Copilot is currently available to Xbox Insiders. Here's how the AI-driven feature functions on the ROG Xbox Ally X.

Tom’s Guide

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's M5 device launches to Windows 10's demise

The week's top stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, Apple, and more for October 18, 2025.

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The ARC Raiders Server Slam beta is off to a rip-roaring start on Steam with a player count of nearly 200,000 — it's a top seller just behind Battlefield 6, too

Battlefield 6 still holds the crown, but how long can it hold on?

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OG Modern Warfare 3 director is "immensely" worried about what will happen to Call of Duty under Xbox: "What's happening to Gears of War, where's Halo… you know what I mean?"

"Once you're assimilated by one of these companies, I think you take on some of their traits"

PC Gamer

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

Expensive, and one of the best handheld gaming PCs, but c'mon, Microsoft, this is no Xbox.

Windows Central

Xbox's Keeper is like taking all the best psychedelics in the world all at once, and it's pure artistry

Double Fine Productions has finally returned with Keeper, one of the most captivating and bizarre video games I've played in a long time. I absolutely loved it.

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Worried about Call of Duty under Xbox? — Former CoD director Glen Schofield is

Former Call of Duty director Glen Schofield says he’s “immensely worried” about the series under Xbox, citing Halo and Gears as cautionary tales. But while his concerns are understandable, the franchise’s decline runs much deeper.

Windows Central

Microsoft is reportedly moving Surface and Xbox production — no prizes for guessing why

Microsoft is reportedly planning to move Surface production out of China by 2026 and is also encouraging Xbox production to be shifted overseas. The move comes amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, with new tariffs, port fees, and export restrictions driving up costs.

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Outer Worlds 2 is giving away a Moon Man plush — and it’s absurdly adorable

Obsidian is celebrating the upcoming launch of The Outer Worlds 2 with a limited-time sweepstakes giving fans the chance to win a massive 3ft Moon Man Couch-Panion plush. This promo runs from October 15, 2025 up until November 16, 2025.

Windows Central

I knew Battlefield 6 was going to be a massive hit, but these launch sales numbers still shocked me — it's "hit all-time highs" that rival Call of Duty

Official Battlefield 6 sales numbers are here, and they're shocking. The game has done so well at launch that it's even rivaling Call of Duty's performance.

Windows Central

"It's been a huge pain in the ..." We spoke to New Blood about its big Xbox launch and how the Xbox Ally inspired the team to jump on board.

As the Xbox Ally gears up for launch, we spoke to New Blood Interactive on why indie developers tend to swerve the Microsoft ecosystem, at a time when they desperately need more.

Windows Central

Yes, Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox console, and that's the point — it’s a Windows handheld by design, part of Microsoft’s battle with Steam Deck

Reviews for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X have gone live today, and it's apparent that some people thought this was going to be an Xbox console that could run Xbox games, but it's always been marketed as a Windows handheld gaming PC. And this device

International Business Times UK

Microsoft and ASUS Unveil ROG Ally Xbox Handheld for On-the-Go Gaming: What Are the Specs?

Microsoft and ASUS launch the ROG Xbox Ally handheld with Windows 11 + Xbox integration. Get the full specs, performance features, and verdict on this portable gaming device.

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