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Former Xbox VP says Game Pass creates 'weird inner tensions' because a game's popularity can actually damage sales: 'The majority of game adoption on GP comes at the expense of retail revenue'

Hi-Fi Rush drew in more than three million players, but that wasn't enough to save Tango Gameworks.

PC Gamer

Game Pass can’t cash in forever — ex‑Xbox VP warns of hidden costs

Former Xbox VP, and PlayStation executives warn that Game Pass, while popular with players, may devalue games and create tensions for developers.

Windows Central

Worried about Windows 10's death? Don't fret – Tiny11 is a lightweight version of Windows 11 that cuts bloatware and can run on older hardware

Microsoft Windows 10 users will surely be frustrated with the operating system's eventual October 14 demise, but there's an alternative that kills two birds with one stone.

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Former Xbox exec says Game Pass causes "weird inner tensions" due to the subscription model usually coming at "the expense of retail revenue"

What does success actually mean on Game Pass?

GamesRadar

Xbox fans are compiling lists of all the Activision, Bethesda, and Microsoft games still missing from Xbox Game Pass — and it's pretty huge

Microsoft's merged with Activision-Blizzard has been complete for a couple of years now almost, but activating Activision's back catalog on Xbox Game Pass has been a bit of a slow burn. Why? Let's analyse.

Windows Central

These stunning new Xbox Wireless Controllers use transparencies and reflections to create a shattered depth visage

Look but don't touch or you might get cut.

PC Gamer

I’ve spent a month rocking with the CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller and it's taken me back to the golden era of rhythm games

The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller is a modern version of the Guitar Hero controllers of old, and it nails it

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Former Bethesda exec Pete Hines says Game Pass is 'nothing' without the people making the games

Will Game Pass ever not be the one to blame, or will we continue down this road of blame game forever?

Windows Central

Borderlands 4 drops on Xbox this week — plus 19 more new releases Sept. 8–14

Borderlands 4 leads the charge for new Xbox games launching this week, from September 8 through 14, 2025.

Windows Central

Trump’s Tariffs Hit PlayStation, Xbox and Switch: See How Much Prices Surged

Gamers face higher costs as Trump’s tariffs drive up prices on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles. See how much more you’ll pay.

GOBankingRates

Wolfenstein 3 could still happen, says MachineGames

Xbox studio MachineGames still wants to make Wolfenstein 3, according to comments from studio head Jerk Gustafsson.

Windows Central

Steven Spielberg’s interest in directing 'Call of Duty' film ignored by Activision — turning down Hollywood royalty to chart its own course

A new report suggests that Steven Spielberg was interested in directing the Call of Duty movie, but Activision couldn't agree with his level of control.

Windows Central

Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox Game Pass? Team Cherry's sequel is finally out, and taking over the internet — here's what you need to know

Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally released over six years after it was originally announced, but can you play it on Xbox Game Pass?

Windows Central

Does NHL 26 Have Crossplay?

Can Xbox and PlayStation players finally swap shifts?

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Hollow Knight: Silksong’s launch beats Battlefield 6’s Steam record

At long, long last, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here — and it has absolutely taken off on the Steam charts, even surpassing the Battlefield 6 Open Beta's player counts.

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 has a new and brutal meat grinder: Oshaune has killed over 156 million Divers so far with one of the worst mission failure rates in the game's history

Oshaune expeditions have come at "significant cost"

Windows Central

Is Borderlands 4 coming to Xbox Game Pass with its "mayhem-fueled looter shooter" action? It's out soon — here's what we know

Borderlands 4 has serious potential to rise up as one of 2025's biggest and best looter shooters, but will you be able to play it on Xbox Game Pass?

Player One

Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming Expands to Game Pass Core, Standard With Select PC Games

Microsoft is now sharing the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience to the lower tiers of the Game Pass.

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Windows Central

"There was a staff reduction" — 2K quietly announces layoffs at Civilization 7 dev Firaxis amid Hollow Knight: Silksong launch hype, but won't say how many

Civilization 7's Firaxis Games is quietly going through layoffs in the midst of the loud, attention-grabbing launch hype for Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2 performance on Xbox challenges fanboy assumptions — what’s behind the sales surge?

A disproportionately high attach rate and Xbox's long-established shooter-oriented audience may be contributing to Helldivers 2's PlayStation success story.

GamesRadar

Elder Scrolls Online steals Halo: The Master Chief Collection's crown as the Xbox game with the highest obtainable Gamerscore thanks to the MMO's Feast of Shadows DLC

ESO has two new achievements, pushing it past Halo: MCC as Gamerscore king

Windows Central

Helldivers 2’s CEO talks potential Steam Deck support — but what about the Xbox Ally?

Helldivers 2’s CEO has spoken about potential Steam Deck support, sparking discussion about handheld gaming. But with no Xbox Play Anywhere or cross-progression, what does this mean for the Xbox Ally?

Tom’s Guide

Steam was down — 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' launch caused major headaches

Steam experienced a major outage earlier today and slow load times as Hollow Knight fans took to the PC gaming platform in droves to play the highly anticipated sequel.

Destructoid

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s launch crashed Steam, PSN, Xbox, and Nintendo eShop all at the same time, but now seemingly everyone’s playing it

That's a lot of hype you have there.

Windows Central

Borderlands 4 seems to recapture the series' signature chaotic charm — a welcome return to its roots

If this preview is similar to the rest of the game, it's time for all the veteran Borderlands players to rejoice.

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