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Gears of War: E-Day makes up for a 7-year wait with the longest campaign in the entire series

Xbox's prequel will have much more Marcus Fenix to show

GamesRadar

Fable 5's cost challenge; Opendoor's India exit

Anthropic's Fable 5 could rewrite how IT works, but the price tag and performance quirks raise hard questions. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

Xbox CCO Matt Booty says he's seen The Elder Scrolls 6, 'it looks amazing, and it's coming along well'

I want to believe.

PC Gamer

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Microsoft doesn't know what to do about the memory pricing crisis Microsoft is causing

It's astonishing how much expectations are being lowered for the next Xbox.

PC Gamer

'The Elder Scrolls 6' Development Update: Xbox Executive Says Bethesda's RPG 'Looks Amazing'

Xbox executive Matt Booty says "The Elder Scrolls 6" looks amazing and is progressing well, hinting Bethesda will reveal it at the right time.

Player One

Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month: Report

The job cuts would mark the first major restructuring under Asha Sharma, who took charge as CEO ‌of ⁠the gaming ⁠unit in February.

The Economic Times

Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Planned as Microsoft Pushes Major Gaming Division Reset

Xbox may face new layoffs after June 30 as Microsoft restructures gaming operations, cuts costs, and reevaluates its future strategy.

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Xbox CEO's Internal Email Admits 3% Margin Crisis as Microsoft Eyes Major Layoffs Next Month

Microsoft's Xbox division is set for major layoffs and budget cuts due to financial challenges, as CEO Asha Sharma aims to restructure and stabilise the gaming unit.

International Business Times UK

Xbox speedruns 'we're so back' to 'it's so over' pipeline at a speed previously thought impossible

More layoffs are on the way, framed as a "reset" for a brighter future.

PC Gamer

The Elder Scrolls 6 is "coming along well," Xbox's Matt Booty promises: "We'll make sure to announce it and really reveal it at the right time"

"Having visited Bethesda and sat with Todd and seen Elder Scrolls playing, it looks amazing"

GamesRadar

Xbox admits it’s “over‑extended” as leadership signals a major rethink of its studio strategy

A new memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty reveals the company believes it became overextended across multiple strategies and may not have adequately invested in some of its biggest franchises. With reports of layoffs and potential restructuring looming, Xbox appears to be reassessing its…

Windows Central

Spyro: A Realm Beyond studio had to "buy back" its independence from Xbox "to get back to the games we were known for" instead of Call of Duty and Overwatch

Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan says "we were just straying too far off from the types of games that we're passionate about" under Xbox

GamesRadar

Major Xbox layoffs reportedly on the way as CEO Asha Sharma admits Microsoft's gaming division is "over extended"

"Going forward, this cannot continue"

GamesRadar

"Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month": Xbox's turnaround may come with a heavy cost

A new Bloomberg report claims Xbox is planning significant layoffs next month alongside budget reductions across parts of the business. The news comes as Xbox publicly acknowledges ongoing financial challenges and outlines a broader strategy reset.

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"It’s coming along well": Xbox's Matt Booty says Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 6 RPG looks "amazing," and that it will "reveal it at the right time"

As The Elder Scrolls 6 misses yet another Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox CCO Matt Booty assures fans it looks "amazing" and is progressing smoothly.

Windows Central

Xbox's Spyro reveal has more YouTube views than PlayStation's Wolverine, and the nostalgia is impossible to ignore

Spyro: A Realm Beyond has surpassed 10 million YouTube views, outperforming Marvel's Wolverine reveal trailer and highlighting the franchise's enduring popularity. The milestone raises questions about Xbox's current exclusivity strategy and whether Spyro could have been a system-selling exclusive.

Windows Central

A decade on, Xbox’s old plea not to cancel fan favorites feels more relevant than ever

The news that Microsoft is pulling the previously announced TV DVR feature from the Xbox One has been met with a wave of negativity. As much as we might love Xbox, you can't make a big deal out of something and then go back on it.

Windows Central

"There’s other beats coming up in the year": Xbox games chief hints Marvel's Blade could be shown later in 2026 after missing the Xbox Games Showcase

Xbox CCO Matt Booty says that there wasn't room for Marvel's Blade at the Xbox Games Showcase, but notes we could still see it later in 2026.

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Ranking the winners and losers of the 2026 Summer Game Fest announcement season

Let's talk about it.

Windows Central

Fable has received a 30-minute gameplay deep dive, and it's finally convinced me that it's a true reimagining of the original Fable I grew up with

Playground Games has uploaded a 30-minute gameplay deep dive of Fable, showcasing how the player can interact with NPCs, consequences for the player's actions, how they build reputation, and more.

Windows Central

Microsoft just gave Xbox a big update after Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase — it adds an amazing feature I'll use all the time

A new Xbox update has been released that brings several nifty new features and additions to Microsoft's gaming consoles. Here's everything new.

Windows Central

Chaotic co-op, cozy bug collecting, and a brutal bullet hell: these 5 ID@Xbox titles have dominated my gaming sessions this month (and they should take over yours, too!)

Creative, colorful, and chaotically charming indie games from the developers behind hits like Peak and Minami Lane pair well with some singleplayer bullet hell and survival horror action. There's something for everyone in this roundup of 5 indie gems that are available now on Xbox.

PC Gamer

Xbox 'console exclusives' are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will 'still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version'

Some much needed clarity from Matt Booty.

GamesRadar

I had a blast playing Halo: Campaign Evolved, but it's not the remake Halo deserves

Summer Preview | There's a lot for Master Chief fans to be excited about, but – whisper it – the first Halo game is still awkward

PC Gamer

18 embargoes from Summer Game Fest just lifted, so let's rank everything I saw in LA

A gauntlet of new games.

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