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Xbox continues ‘reset’ with more layoffs, this time at Halo Studios

Campaign Evolved launched just last week.

Destructoid · Aug 6

Xbox Disc to Digital Programme: Microsoft's reported 'Positron' feature could let gamers convert physical discs into digital licenses. Check all details

Microsoft is reportedly preparing an Xbox Disc to Digital Programme for August 2026. This feature will let players convert physical game discs into digital licenses. These digital licenses will be tied to their Microsoft accounts for broader access. The programme aims to bridge physical ownership with the company's digital gaming…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Microsoft filings suggest "around 70%" of its AI revenue is concentrated entirely on OpenAI — which seems rather unhealthy

Recent analysis showed that Microsoft's AI business, while seemingly booming, still carries a somewhat enormous Sam Altman-shaped risk.

Windows Central · Aug 6

Xbox has made some amazing special edition consoles over the last 25 years, so which one is your favorite?

Xbox is turning 25, and through the years we've been treated to a heap of incredible special edition consoles. But which is your favorite?

Windows Central · Aug 5

Massive Xbox leak reveals Project Helix plans that could win the next-gen console war

After a rocky few weeks, leaked plans show Xbox has something exciting up its sleeve for Project Helix

T3 · Aug 5

"It's a pretty cool part of the Xbox ecosystem," Larian explains why 'Baldur's Gate 3' hits Play Anywhere — as the service grows faster than ever

Xbox Play Anywhere is one of my favorite features of the Xbox ecosystem, and August through to September might represent something of a watershed moment for it.

Windows Central · Aug 5

Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer beta test leads (or perhaps overshadows) the first wave of Xbox Game Pass for August 2026

Xbox has announced the first wave of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass for the first half of August 2026, with the star of the batch being Gears of War: E-Day's early access multiplayer beta test.

Windows Central · Aug 4

Popular simulator game has reached the end of the line for Xbox One — here's what it means for you

Dovetail Games has revealed an update on the future of Train Sim World 6 on Xbox One and PS4, and it's unfortunately reached the end of the line.

Windows Central · Aug 4

All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members get to try Gears of War: E-Day early and for free

Gears of War: E-Day beta is exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, but Premium members get their own good news too

T3 · Aug 4

If you use the Xbox App on Windows 11 with non-Xbox games then you absolutely need to use this Game Bar widget

The Xbox App on Windows 11 is a pretty good launcher for all your PC games these days, but you really need this Game Bar widget to make it look pretty.

Windows Central · Aug 4