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The Latest Breaking News from Xbox

"Our next console is well underway": Xbox drops bombshell announcement as it confirms 2026 plans and beyond

The console war just got a lot more interesting after Xbox's shocking announcement

New Xbox boss says "I don't pretend to be the best gamer," but that's not her goal, anyway: "My focus is to make Xbox the best place to play, return to our roots, ship great things, and become stronger"

Asha Sharma says her Xbox gamertag was created "recently to learn and understand this world"

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Call of Duty shuts down standalone Zombies title rumors

Could this be a missed opportunity?

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"If we only cared about money, we wouldn't ship on anything but Steam," says head of indie empire New Blood, but "we hate money, and we love our players" so the devs put up with the "pain" of consoles

"Console certifications, everything besides Steam, is a pain in the ass"

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'Father of the Xbox' predicts the end following Phil Spencer's exit: The new CEO will be 'a palliative care doctor who slides Xbox gently into the night'

Seamus Blackley says Microsoft's focus is on AI, and all else will be subsumed into it.

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Call of Duty sharply denies rumor that Xbox is making a standalone Zombies game — "The rumor factory working overtime. This ain't it."

A well-known Call of Duty leaker has suggested Xbox is considering a standalone Zombies game, but the series' developers have denied the rumor.

Windows Central

Xbox's Asha Sharma promises 'the return of Xbox' and a 'distinct point of view' in new interview

Who is Asha Sharma, and what is she saying about Xbox as she takes over the reins from Phil Spencer?

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Football Manager 26 Now 33% Off Across All Platforms

Sports Interactive and Sega have announced that Football Manager 26 is now available at a 33% discount across all major platforms. The sale applies to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as console versions on Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

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Bethesda's Todd Howard says "you can't ignore" AI tools, but notes "we're not using it to generate anything" for Xbox's The Elder Scrolls 6 — "I'll just say we're looking at that stuff"

Bethesda game director Todd Howard says it's not using AI to "generate anything," but acknowledges its potential as a tool and says "you can't ignore" it.

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Xbox co-founder says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has "a hammer called gen AI" and "there's a nail with an Xbox logo on it"

Nadella "believes that games are going to be driven by AI," which is why he just "put a gen AI person in charge" of Xbox

GamesRadar

Xbox co-founder believes “Xbox is being sunsetted” — as Microsoft pivots to AI

Xbox co-founder Seamus Blackley has raised concerns that Microsoft’s increasing focus on AI could sideline the Xbox brand. In a recent interview, he argues that Xbox is being “sunsetted” as the company pivots toward generative AI, though his comments remain speculative.

Windows Central

Report: Former Xbox President Sarah Bond's direction "offended" employees — "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign deemed failure

With Phil Spencer's departure, Xbox employees are supposedly relieved that the President of Xbox has left as well.

Windows Central

New Xbox boss says great games make you "feel something," unexpectedly calls out Firewatch, the 10-year-old walking sim from former Telltale devs

Asha Sharma also says she has a soft spot for Halo and Valheim

GamesRadar

'Fable' (2026) Preview: New Game Features That Set It Apart From Other Action RPG Upcoming Games

Here's what you should expect from "Fable" 2026 this year, such as features, combat mechanics, story, and world systems.

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Xbox’s new Chief of Staff just reunited with Asha Sharma — but who exactly is Craig Cincotta?

Craig Cincotta has been named Chief of Staff at Xbox, reuniting with new CEO Asha Sharma. Here is his Microsoft career history and what the role means for Xbox leadership.

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Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay: Everything We Know So Far

Looking good, folks!

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A farewell to Phil Spencer, he who saved Xbox — and salutations to Asha Sharma, who will steer Xbox through its toughest era

The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time.

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New Xbox CEO hits social media running — Here's everything Asha Sharma has said so far about the future of Xbox

In all the turmoil, Asha reached out to the Xbox community on X answering questions and putting out some early thoughts on the future of the brand.

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CoD Zombies may get standalone release due to next Xbox launch delay, according to leaks

A potential delay to Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console could prompt a major shift in the release strategy for Call of Duty, including the potential launch of a standalone Zombies title, according to new claims from industry insider TheGhostOfHope.

Windows Central

Windows Wrap: I don't care if the new Xbox CEO is a gamer — I care if she puts gamers first

Asha Sharma’s appointment as Xbox CEO has raised questions about her gaming background, but the real issue is whether she’ll put players and creativity first.

Windows Central

After fan pressure on Xbox exclusives, new CEO says — “hear you”

Asha Sharma posts a spree of viral responses on social media, as Xbox fans try to work out what the over-arching strategy might look like.

Windows Central

Newly named Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her gamertag — so what is she playing and why does it matter?

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her top three favorite games of all time and her gamertag, which looks to be little more than a month old, in hopes of earning some street cred among the Xbox community.

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Xbox president Sarah Bond speaks out after news of her Xbox departure: "I’ve decided this is the right time for me to take my next step, both personally and professionally"

"I’ve had the privilege of spending time with Asha over the last few weeks as we’ve planned for this transition"

Windows Central

Xbox’s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now

As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like?

Windows Central

Step aside, Battlefield 6 — Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was January 2026’s best-selling game in the US on PlayStation

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped US PlayStation sales in January 2026, according to Circana data. Battlefield 6 remained competitive across platforms, while Xbox and PC charts showed varied results.

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