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Xbox Game Pass Gets an Assassin's Creed Game and More in August — While this Awesome Co-op Title Returns to the Service

More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Assassin's Creed Mirage and the return of Aliens: Fireteam Elite.

Windows Central

Is the console war over? Next-gen Xbox could be aiming at PCs, not PS6

During the latest Digital Foundry podcast, the team discusses the rumored Xbox "Magnus" APU and how this chip could allow the next-generation Xbox to compete with pre-built PCs.

Tom’s Guide

Everything we know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — official Gamescom reveal, release date, pre-orders and more

Activision has finally revealed campaign details for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 including a release date and more. Here's what we know, and what we're still waiting to find out when COD Next happens in September.

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Rare is getting a limited edition 8BitDo controller for its 40th anniversary, and I can't help but feel bittersweet about it

Amidst Everwild and Perfect Dark's cancellations, legendary British developer Rare is at least getting a cool 40th anniversary 8BitDo controller.

TechRadar

New Xbox games launching this week, from August 4 through August 10 — Mafia: The Old Country launches at $50

Mafia: The Old Country leads the pack for new Xbox games launching this week, from August 4 through August 10, 2025.

Windows Central

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is live to preload now — here's how to download on Xbox, Steam, and more ahead of Early Access and its release dates

Preloading for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has officially gone live on all of the game's platforms. Here's how to download the game on Xbox, PC, and PS5.

Windows Central

Weeks after canceling Everwild and laying off developers, Xbox puts on a smile to celebrate Rare's 40-year legacy with a red hat in Sea of Thieves and a swanky controller

The fact that the Perfect Dark reboot was also canceled just adds to the cruel irony

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Turtle Beach is re-releasing my favorite controller with a higher price tag and even I'm struggling to see what's been improved

"What's the difference?" - Turtle Beach changes very little about the Victrix Pro BFG, raises the price, and relaunches the best controller on the shelves.

GamesRadar

Valve's SteamOS is slowly but surely replacing Windows 11 for gaming, as more users make the big shift

SteamOS is growing in popularity for gamers, especially those using handhelds, and the new Steam Hardware & Software survey is indicative of that.

TechRadar

I test headphones for a living — let me tell you why you need a pair of wired cans and a mic instead of your gaming headset

You probably love your gaming headset — but I'm sure I can get you much better sound and lower latency.

Tom’s Guide

EA promises balanced Battlefield 6 experience with preferred crossplay feature

Battlefield 2042 introduced full cross-play and cross-progression between platforms, as EA dabbled with cross-play in earlier installations. However, it caused more problems than it solved. Will Battlefield 6 get it right?

Windows Central

Modular Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded controller delivers flexibility to fussy PC and console gamers — Turtle Beach lets users reconfigure layouts with swappable components

Turtle Beach’s latest pro-grade controller includes swappable parts, tournament-ready triggers, and support for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms.

Tom’s Hardware

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X vs Lenovo Legion Go 2 vs MSI Claw A8: Which next-gen gaming handheld should you buy?

Which top-of-the-line handheld is best: the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go 2 or MSI Claw A8?

Tom’s Guide

Will Mage Arena be on Xbox or PS5? Console possibilities, explained

No good news, but that can change

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I don't see how Microsoft's Xbox PC app will win me over – especially when I'm obsessed with SteamOS

Microsoft Windows 11 is getting a major overhaul for handheld gaming once the ROG Xbox Ally launches, but I'm doubtful that the Xbox PC app's new 'fullscreen experience' will be enough to drag me away from Valve's SteamOS.

Windows Central

Poll: Should people have to verify their age to play video games, use social media, and watch adult content?

With laws changing globally, more platforms now require ID. Are age checks needed for adult content? Let us know in our latest poll.

Windows Central

“Let’s keep it real, keep it grounded” — Battlefield 6 devs promise "gritty realism" in contrast to goofy Call of Duty skins, and I'm thanking my lucky stars

As games like Call of Duty go all in with goofy Fortnite-style skins, Battlefield 6 draws a line and promises to "keep it grounded" in "gritty realism."

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Xbox Game Pass Hits $5B Milestone Despite Massive Layoffs: Here's What To Watch Out For

Xbox Game Pass revenue hit nearly $5 billion for the first time, defying widespread Microsoft layoffs impacting its gaming division and project cancellations like Perfect Dark. Xbox Game Pass generated nearly $5 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025, even as Xbox hardware sales declined and Microsoft implemented large-scale layoffs.

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This phenomenal gaming headset proves some companies DO listen to us — and it's totally awesome when they do

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is here, and it may be one of the greatest gaming headsets of all time. It addresses every complaint and then some, and it's great.

Tom’s Guide

I turned my phone into a gaming powerhouse with the Backbone Pro — I can’t believe I went so long without a mobile controller

The Backbone Pro improves on its predecessor by introducing great Hall Effect triggers, customizable back buttons and a more ergonomic design.

Tom’s Guide

Sure it’s a wired-only gamepad, but the Turtle Beach Rematch Core stuns with its performance — and it costs just $29

The Turtle Beach Rematch Core is a fantastic wired controller for Xbox and Windows. It's responsive, comfortable and features great rumble.

Windows Central

Grounded 2 hits major milestone already — player records on Steam set just days after early access release

Grounded 2 has only just entered early access, but in its first few days it has already posted numbers on Steam that surpass the original.

Windows Central

WWE 2K25 is free to play on Xbox and PC over SummerSlam weekend — here are the game modes you should try first

SummerSlam is this weekend and so what better time to have a free play weekend for WWE 2K25. Play out your own PLE however you want it to go!

GamesRadar

After rumors of a current-gen Kingdom Come: Deliverance, developer Warhorse is blatantly hinting at a PS5 version

Could a Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 version also be part of the deal?

Dot Esports

Is Battlefield 6 coming to Game Pass?

We are all wondering if Battlefield 6 will be on Game Pass.

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