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Xbox Game Pass has been great, but May's free games are the best I've ever seen

With the quality of May's free games, it's a great time to be an Xbox Game Pass subscriber.

DOOM: The Dark Ages review and Metacritic score roundup — Does Xbox have its GOTY contender with this long-awaited shooter?

At long last, DOOM: The Dark Ages is finally here — but is the highly anticipated prequel the Xbox Game of the Year contender everyone's hoping it is? Here's what the reviews are saying, and how it's scoring on Metacritic.

Windows Central

The Xbox app on Windows 11 gets a handy feature just in time for the Project Kennan handheld

The Xbox app on Windows 11 now shows additional system information in Compact Mode, particularly useful on gaming handhelds like the upcoming Project Kennan.

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Say hello to one of the most niche PS5 controllers you’ll see this year

Want to pimp your farming experience on PS5? Meet the Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick PlayStation.

TechRadar

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nerfing its best skill after it started one-shotting every boss in sight: "We gave it a big damage boost—and clearly overdid it"

Maelle has a Skill in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Stendhal — so powerful that it's completely broken the game. Now, the developers are nerfing it and the builds that make it so overpowered.

Windows Central

Xbox backward compatibility isn't dead, as VP Jason Ronald announces new open role at Microsoft — "Are you passionate about game preservation?"

Xbox Backward Compatibility could come back if this new job listing is accurate, meaning much older games could be played on the latest Xbox hardware. Here's why it matters.

Windows Central

Xbox is hiring to "secure the future of game preservation," and this time it's no AI Quake nightmare

New emulation work will have benefits across the "Xbox and Windows gaming ecosystem"

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Former PlayStation boss blames AAA "production costs" for $80 games, says titles with "tighter teams" like Clair Obscur could be the way forward

"You can make excellent games with tighter teams and budgets without compromising quality," Shuhei Yoshida says

GamesRadar

The first images of Microsoft's rumored Xbox handheld have leaked, but it's not the portable Xbox I was hoping for

Images of Microsoft's long-rumored Xbox handheld made by Asus have leaked online, offering the first look at the partner device.

TechRadar

Xbox confirms it has "no minimum order quantity" or print limits for physical games — but there are other considerations

It seems some indie game developers were working on old information from Xbox, and the supposed limits for physical discs aren't what they seem.

Windows Central

ASUS ROG Ally 2 Xbox Edition Leaks Online After FCC Certification—Handheld Collab Coming Soon

New leaks appeared online showing off the new ASUS ROG Ally 2 Xbox Edition after the new handheld got its FCC certification.

Player One

Alright, I'll reinstall: Halo Infinite's new Operation update adds one of its coolest-ever weapons, new story missions, and more

Operation: Last Stand, the latest major update for Halo Infinite, brings an awesome new weapon, story missions, and more to the live-service Xbox shooter.

Windows Central

Microsoft, Xbox secure victory in FTC appeal, cementing $69b Activision Blizzard deal

A year and a half after Microsoft's colossal $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard for Xbox closed, a U.S. court has struck down an appeal from the FTC to challenge the deal.

Windows Central

The First Xbox Handheld Has Leaked And It's Not What You’d Expect

Photos and tech specs for the upcoming Xbox handheld have leaked, showing a branded ASUS device with a powerful processor.

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Windows Central

Starfield's latest patch adds new very low settings perfect for gaming handhelds

The latest update for Starfield is in beta testing on Steam, with bug fixes, bigger file sizes for Creations, and new low settings that seem perfect for gaming handhelds.

PC Gamer

Leaked pics of a supposed Asus ROG Ally 2 show an Xbox-branded handheld gaming PC that is very peculiar to behold

It's like... one foot in the PlayStation Portal camp, the other in the normal one.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has an Xbox-shaped problem, and we just got our first look at it

Can the Xbox-branded ROG Ally 2 pull the rug out from under the Nintendo Switch 2's upcoming launch?

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'Gears of War: Reloaded' chainsaws its way onto Xbox, PS5, and PC this summer, and everyone will be playing together

E-Day is still a ways off, but the 2006 original Gears of War is getting a remaster that's emerging on Xbox, PS5, and PC with better graphics and performance in August.

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I tried the Backbone Pro and it's an excellent mobile controller — but it's even better on PC

The Backbone Pro adds a bunch of new features like remappable back buttons and full-sized thumbsticks but wireless play brings a dual-screen experience to PC gaming.

GamesRadar

The Xbox handheld just leaked, and it looks more like the PlayStation Portal than I was expecting

Microsoft's upcoming Xbox handheld has leaked thanks to an FCC filing, and it'll allegedly come in two flavors that look almost like PS Portal rivals.

Xbox's first official handheld revealed in major image leak, and it's not what we expected

Xbox's Project Kennan handheld has appeared in an FCC filing, which suggests it could be coming soon.

Windows Central

Xbox handheld leaks in new "Project Kennan" photos from the FCC — plus an ASUS ROG Ally 2 prototype with early specs

The rumored "Kennan" partner handheld between Xbox and ASUS seems to have leaked, showcasing more Xbox-style grips and a dedicated Xbox button.

Windows Central

I can't believe this long-lost Halo level has finally been found — and you might be able to play it soon

Close to 20 years after Halo 3's original Xbox release, one of the game's most famous cut levels has been found by the franchise's passionate modding and preservationist community.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass gets DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revenge of the Savage Planet, a returning Warhammer game, and more

DOOM: The Dark Ages and Revenge of the Savage Planet are just some of the games headed to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025.

Inverse

Xbox Game Pass Just Added A Surprisingly Chill Horror Hit

The first Xbox Game Pass addition for May 2025 is a fishing game with an unexpectedly creepy story lurking beneath.

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