Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox? Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2. Windows Central · May 12
Discord Nitro Rewards explained: Everything included with Xbox Game Pass and new perks Level up. Dot Esports · May 11
Fallout 4 and Stardew Valley lead new Xbox Game Pass "starter edition" tier for Discord Nitro subscribers A deal's a deal GamesRadar · May 11
"Not a preload issue": Xbox responds as 'Forza Horizon 6' PC files leak in full a week before launch — and pirates already cracked it (UPDATED: Microsoft responds) It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' upcoming arcade racer has leaked in full on Steam early, unencrypted. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history. Windows Central · May 11
Xbox and PC may get the sequel to this hit PS5 exclusive at launch — its devs are ditching Sony to "reach a broad global audience from day one" The dev behind the hit PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is going independent and making a sequel — and it sounds like the series could be headed to Xbox. Windows Central · May 11
"We are taking strict enforcement action": Microsoft and Xbox hardware ban a Forza Horizon 6 pirate for 8,000 years after the disastrous Steam leak, threaten more hammer swings Forza Horizon 6 leaked early and cracked builds are online, but Xbox and Playground Games say you're getting a hardware ban if you're caught playing them. Windows Central · May 11
Does Forza Horizon 6 on PC have Denuvo DRM? Denuvo is a polarizing thing for PC gamers, to say the least, but with Forza Horizon 6 looming large, will it be one of those using it? Windows Central · May 11
Xbox Game Pass really is available for free now – here's how to redeem it The Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is now available as a free reward with Discord Nitro T3 · May 11
“This does feel a little underwhelming”: Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as the two platforms tighten their partnership Xbox and Discord are expanding their partnership with Discord Nitro now including Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition. The collaboration also introduces new Discord perks for Game Pass users and improved game discovery features. Windows Central · May 11
Discord’s paid Nitro subscription now includes Xbox Game Pass, discounts on gaming hardware Perks are always a plus. Destructoid · May 11
Is Stranger than Heaven coming to Xbox Game Pass? Xbox and Sega have joined hands once agin to promote RGG's upcoming title, Stranger than Heaven. Dot Esports · May 8
Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect — and that’s a shame Xbox Mode’s handling of dual monitor setups is raising concerns among PC gamers, with secondary displays left blank while the primary monitor runs the new console-style interface. Windows Central · May 7
"We have to sweat every single detail": Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma vows to deliver Xbox updates every two weeks to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" in 2026 Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning frequent updates for Xbox on both console and PC as part of Microsoft's efforts in "restoring our core." Windows Central · May 7
Windows Central · May 7 Microsoft teases a new Xbox dashboard UI for console and PC — it's got fewer ads, and takes inspiration from Xbox Cloud Gaming too Microsoft seems to be teasing a new Xbox dashboard UI with less ads as it aims to address "a lot of fragmentation within the experience" across devices.
Windows Central · May 7 The all-new Xbox achievement update is rolling out now to everyone — here’s what's changed Xbox’s latest achievement update is now rolling out to players, bringing refreshed unlock animations, customizable visuals, hidden games support, and improved profile tracking for completed games.
Windows Central · May 7 "Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future — I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer. It's Schrödinger's Xbox. Simultaneously dead, and simultaneously feeling more alive than ever. Despite mainstream negative sentiment towards Xbox and Microsoft in general, I've never been happier to be a gamer in this ecosystem. On paper, everything is better than ever, but fears for Xbox's long term viability as an ecosystem…
Windows Central · May 7 Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll see more of Project Helix "later this year" — we'll know more about the next Xbox console before long Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll get to see more of the next Xbox console, Project Helix, later this year.
Windows Central · May 7 "SteelSeries finally helped me retire my battered 2015 Astro A50": This is the multiplatform headset, perfected Finally, after almost a decade, I've replaced my battered Astro A50 headset. The Arctis Nova Pro Omni ticks every single box for multiplatform gamers, in an option far more affordable than its Elite cousin.
T3 · May 7 You can get 5 brand-new Xbox games for just £3.40 each this month – including Forza Horizon 6 This month's Xbox Game Pass lineup more than justifies the price – five brand-new games
GamesRadar · May 7 Snoop Dogg and his son join Stranger Than Heaven cast as Yakuza devs' new game gets a winter release window Drop It Like It's 1915
GamesRadar · May 7 Xbox to introduce Project Helix today in brand new showcase, and it's all eyes on Diamond Microsoft's next-gen introduction comes in the form of its Xbox Game Dev Update today.
Windows Central · May 6 Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green" Xbox is introducing a brand new boot-up animation for Xbox consoles as part of the company’s ongoing brand refresh under CEO Asha Sharma. The new startup sequence embraces nostalgia and continues Xbox’s return to a more distinct visual identity.
T3 · May 6 Xbox rightly bins lame AI Copilot concept in bid to win back fans Gaming sidekick gets kicked out
Tom’s Hardware · May 6 Xbox CEO Asha Sharma kills Copilot for Gaming — overhauls leadership with CoreAI veterans Sharma took over as Xbox CEO in February after Phil Spencer retired following 38 years at Microsoft.