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Someone got Minecraft running on a Sega Saturn and it’s as ridiculous as it sounds

A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.

Windows Central

Twitch streamer uses electrodes to manipulate balance using electricity — can be used to control a real-life human being with an Xbox controller or joystick, simulate racing game G-force

Perri Karyal shared her device used for GVS, which alters her balance and simulates G-forces, especially in racing games.

Tom’s Hardware

'Quarantine Zone: The Last Check' is the most viral game on Xbox right now — and you can play it on PC Game Pass

Brigada Games and Devolver Digital’s zombie apocalypse checkpoint simulator puts you in control of your very own checkpoint. Check survivors, weed out the infected, and research the disease, and you just might survive in this viral indie game available now on Xbox PC and Game Pass.

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Every Xbox and PC game shown during Sony's PlayStation State of Play February 2026

Sony's first PlayStation State of Play in 2026 included some games coming to Xbox and PC, too. Here's everything we saw.

Windows Central

Despite the first game's Xbox exclusivity deal, PlayStation is 'still our lead platform' says Squanch Games CEO as High on Life 2 launches this week

Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley has said releasing High on Life 2 simultaneously on Xbox and PlayStation was a "no-brainer" following the first game's long Xbox exclusivity window.

TechRadar

Xbox is gearing up for a major PC crossover push at GDC

Xbox’s GDC 2026 lineup, led by Jason Ronald, reinforces a clear ecosystem first strategy with a strong Play Anywhere and PC development push, but no confirmed new hardware announcements.

Windows Central

Avowed missed sales goals, but Obsidian's RPG still beat huge games like Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in daily Xbox player count last year

One of only three single-player games on the list

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High on Life 2 is louder, weirder, and somehow better, according to early reviews

High on Life 2 reviews have landed ahead of its February 13, 2026 release, with the sequel earning a 75 on Metacritic. Critics praise its humor, expanded scope, and chaotic style, though some note bugs and limited evolution over the original.

Windows Central

High On Life 2 isn't trying to win you over with its humor — 'I think it'd be a mistake to chase the folks that we probably will never convince that we're funny'

We speak to Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley about how the FPS is changing for its sequel — and how it isnt

TechRadar

Is Starsand Island coming to Xbox Game Pass?

When you think about Xbox, you think about Game Pass.

Dot Esports

Cloud gaming on TVs suddenly looks like the future —2026 is the year the 'no console' world becomes realistic, thanks developments and hardware shortages

With 4K 120Hz arriving on TV cloud gaming and hardware prices rising, maybe you don't need an Xbox or PS5 any more.

TechRadar

Blizzard turns 35, and the studio says it’s ready to rebuild and move forward

Blizzard President Johanna Faries on the studio's 35th anniversary, its "highly empowered" future with Xbox, and keeping Battle.net a "shining star" for all players.

Windows Central

The creator of Fable was "tearing up" watching Xbox show off the RPG reboot's gameplay — "F*** me. This thing that we created, it's going to live"

Fable creator Peter Molyneux reveals that watching Xbox's recent gameplay showcase for the 2026 reboot made him start "tearing up."

Windows Central

OG Fable designer Peter Molyneux cried tears of joy watching Xbox reveal the new reboot, even though he thinks "there was a slight antiseptic feel about it"

"F*** me. This thing that we created, it's going to live, it’s going to carry on"

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Xbox Confirms UK Age Verification Problems as Users Report Locked Features

This seems to be a theme.

GamesRadar

"I could see $1,000": Steam Machine is "a PC with console benefits" and console hardware struggles, analyst says, and "whatever the next Xbox thing is, it's going to be just like it in a lot of ways"

Valve's living room box faces major production challenges this year

Windows Central

Blizzard describes a "highly empowered" partnership with Xbox following its acquisition by Microsoft — supportive collaboration exists on both sides

Blizzard president Johanna Faries describes the studio’s relationship with Xbox as highly empowered, emphasizing support, communication, and creative agency following Microsoft’s acquisition.

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The Premium and PC Xbox Game Pass tiers are rumored to be merging – which could mean a price hike for PC gamers

Microsoft is apparently looking to simplify its Xbox subscriptions, and some users may end up paying more.

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No, a Resident Evil 5 remake isn't likely to show up in tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play — that ESRB rating has been there for at least a year

Despite recent rumors, a Resident Evil 5 remake reveal isn't likely tomorrow.

Windows Central

Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong

Alinea Analytics estimates reveal Subnautica 2 as the most wishlisted game releasing in 2026 on Steam with 3.8 million wishlists, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both showing strong pre-release momentum.

Operation Sports

Xbox PC App Update Brings Classic Console Dashboard Sounds

Xbox is trying to make its counterparts more uniform.

Windows Central

"Windows Gaming Edition" or something else? Microsoft has been laying the foundation for a gaming-focused OS for years — here's what it could look like.

Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.

Windows Central

Someone turned an Xbox One S into a full gaming PC — RTX 3050 and all

A YouTube creator has built a full Windows gaming PC inside an Xbox One S shell, using an RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 3600, internal 250W PSU, and a working disc drive while keeping the original exterior intact.

Android Central

Need a new controller? GameSir's G7 Pro is the best-looking controller I used yet, and it has hall effect triggers, optical switches, and TMR joysticks that are a joy to use

GameSir's G7 Pro is a great controller in its own right, and with the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Edition, the brand is taking things to new heights.

Tom’s Guide

PS6 rumored for massive 30GB RAM upgrade as next Xbox will pivot to PC hybrid — what we know so far

New rumors hint at what could set future PlayStation and Xbox consoles apart.

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