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30 years later, Doom-era FPS cult classics Heretic and Hexen get "definitive re-release" on PC and consoles complete with 2 new episodes from id and retro powerhouse Nightdive

Heretic + Hexen is available now on Steam, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox

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It looks like Microsoft's cuts got another one: Avalanche has stopped work on its 1970s smuggling sim Contraband to 'evaluate the project's future'

Contraband was announced in 2021 as a partnership between Avalanche Studios and Xbox.

PC Gamer

Microsoft bloodbath continues 9,000 layoffs later with the death of Contraband, the '70s co-op game from the studio behind open-world hit Just Cause, and it seems Hideo Kojima's OD is the only thing that's safe

"We're thankful for the excitement we've seen from the community since we announced and will give an update on what's next as soon as we can"

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Contraband, a title from Avalanche and Xbox Game Studios first announced back in 2021, is canceled.

Windows Central

Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI is now in Windows 11's Game Bar - and I can't decide whether this is a good or bad thing

Microsoft's Gaming Copilot is now in Windows 11's Game Bar - and it looks nifty, but I'm worried about the AI on handhelds.

TechRadar

Is Madden 26 Cross-Platform?

Is there cross-play in Madden 26?

Operation Sports

ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Reportedly Launching in October — and Prices Have Leaked, Too

A new report indicates that the ROG Xbox Ally devices are slated to launch on October 16, while prices line up with a prior leak.

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Microsoft's beta Gaming Copilot AI is now available for Xbox Insiders, to 'help you get to gameplay faster, sharpen your skills, and be there when you need it and out of the way when you don’t'

AI? More like A-I would rather not.

PC Gamer

Forza Motorsport's Future in Jeopardy: Fans Demand Clarity from Microsoft

UK Xbox users received a message this morning prompting them to verify their age otherwise social features would be restricted.

Windows Central

Stardock CEO on AI in Gaming and Xbox Game Pass Impact — Insights on Ashes of the Singularity II

Stardock CEO Brad Wardell gets frank with us on the current state of the gaming industry. We talk Ashes of the Singularity II, RTS in the current gaming landscape, the virtues and pitfalls of Xbox Game Pass, and much more.

Windows Central

Wobbly Life's 1.0 Update Launches September 18 — Discover New Space Adventures

Wobbly Life 1.0 blasts off Sept 18 with a huge Space Update, new missions, vehicles & a physical edition.

Windows Central

Grounded 2 Patch 0.1.2 — Essential Gameplay Fixes and Enhancements Unveiled

Obsidian Entertainment has released a new patch for the recently released survival adventure game, Grounded 2. Here are the patch notes of what gameplay improvements and bug fixes you can expect in this update.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 beta menu screen draws in 40,000 concurrent, days before beta begins — This really could be make or break for the franchise

Over 40,000 people are waiting to get into the closed and open beta for Battlefield 6 by simply sitting in the games main menu

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Helldivers 2 CEO says you should thank Sony for the game's Xbox port even though "we were all in support," and "we get a lot of help from PlayStation" with bug fixing

Thanks, Sony!

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Windows Central

Helldivers 2 CEO Thanks PlayStation for Xbox Release: A Sign of Gaming's Changing Landscape

Helldivers 2 CEO speaks out amid game releasing on Xbox, "It was all PlayStation"

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Test Your Gears of War Knowledge Ahead of Reloaded Launch on August 26

Take our latest quiz and check how well you know Gears of War from across the Xbox franchise's history.

Inverse

'Battlefield 6' Phantom Edition And When To Play The Beta

'Battlefield 6' is the year's biggest first-person shooter, and players can hop in before everyone this week.

Reason

10 Examples of Absurd Fallout From the U.K.'s Online Safety Act

The measure is putting up roadblocks for people who want to read about world news, listen to music on Spotify, chat on Discord, play video games, find information about quitting smoking, or join antimasturbation groups.

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Xbox Design Lab Makes a Comeback After Six-Month Hiatus — Here's What's New

Well, I'll chalk this up to manifesting. The Xbox Design Lab has returned this morning, as the Xbox Gear Store goes offline.

Windows Central

Xbox Gear Store Offline: What's Behind the Restructuring and Future Plans?

The fallout from Xbox's mass layoffs last month is continuing, has it claimed another victim?

Windows Central

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Takes a Dark Turn: What to Expect from Twisted Reflection

Capcom has revealed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the third installment of Monster Hunter's turn-based JRPG spin-off series. Here's everything you need to know on this epic, war-torn take on Monster Hunter Stories.

Windows Central

Forza Motorsport's Future in Doubt: Players Demand Answers from Xbox

It's been more than a month since reports suggested Forza Motorsport was essentially done following layoffs at Turn 10, the studio making it. And we're still waiting for Xbox to even acknowledge it.

Windows Central

"Risk it all. Deny everything." Halo Infinite isn't dead (yet) — Adds new vehicle, weapon, maps, Forge features, and more

Halo Studios just dropped Halo Infinite's Fall 2025 Update, kicking off Operation: Shadows with new features, content, and challenges for players to explore.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers just got the best Assassin's Creed in years for free

You don't need to pay for Ubisoft+ to get Assassin's Creed Mirage for free

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Have your Microsoft Rewards points streaks been killed off on Xbox? You're not alone — but don't worry.

If you've seen your Microsoft Rewards points streaks reset randomly, Microsoft says that a fix is on the way.

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