It had been proposed they could “change direction”. There have been numerous speculations circulating regarding Xbox in the last 24 hours, with the majority of them focused on possible studio shutdowns, yet another pertains to exclusives and how Xbox might “change direction” concerning them. Windows Central editor Jez Corden took to social media…
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It still appears that Xbox is resting on an undeniable treasure trove.” It’s not shocking that numerous individuals in the sector are expressing their opinions regarding the condition of Xbox Game Studios and Xbox’s other primary teams, as the speculations have been circulating about possible job reductions and studio shutdowns. One of those…
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Update: The game’s ultimate beta launches on Wednesday evening. Fancy trying something novel this week? Xbox has just initiated sign-ups for a complimentary Once Human closed beta on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which will occur from March 26th until April 8th. This is an expansive supernatural survival game that debuted…
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I’m pleased to announce we executed numerous impeccable launches.
You can’t pass a day without some significant news in the realm of Xbox at this moment!
This most recent update pertains to the management at Xbox Game Studios, as head Craig Duncan has declared that he’s resigning from his position…
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Update: Refer to them as Compulsion and Arkane. On Thursday, we discussed several articles from Bloomberg and The Verge that indicated Xbox might be poised for significant layoffs shortly, and that a studio shutdown or “modifications to the roster” could be part of it as well.
Update: Discussions seemingly underway. Just moments ago, we mentioned a speculation that indicated Xbox might be shutting down two studios in 2026, with one of them being Compulsion Games – the studio responsible for We Happy Few and South of Midnight. The team at Kotaku is also now conveying that Compulsion Games is…
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Famitsu is ahead of the main embargo.
Perhaps the most significant new Xbox launch this week is Square Enix’s The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and although we have a few days remaining until its release on June 18th, the initial review has officially been published for it.
This is reported by the Japanese…
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Update: Ninja Theory allegedly slated for closure. Today has been significantly overwhelmed by claims that one or more Xbox studios might be shut down shortly by Microsoft, and Bloomberg is currently stating that at least three are in ongoing discussions with Microsoft regarding their destinies. The source identifies Compulsion Games (which had already…
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Update: All systems should be operational once more. Just in case you’re starting your day with the Xbox Network servers experiencing downtime, you’re not solitary! Numerous accounts have been shared this morning regarding the identical problem, with gamers from all over the globe indicating that they are unable to engage in online gameplay…
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Focusing on a launch commencing June 12.
At the beginning of June, we covered an issue that was affecting several Forza Horizon 6 gamers, where their saved data was either becoming corrupted or vanishing completely. Both the Forza Support team and Team Xbox are currently putting in considerable effort to “assist in resolving these…
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Satya Nadella shares his insights. The chief executive of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, recently participated in a Hard Fork podcast event in San Francisco, where he was queried somewhat about the future of Xbox and the strategies moving ahead. Specifically, the initial Xbox-related inquiry pertained to Asha Sharma and Matt Booty’s recent memorandum concerning…
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Six months remain, and we’ve already assembled an impressive roster! It has truly been a remarkable year for Xbox Game Pass, and we have been continuously refreshing our comprehensive Xbox Game Pass guide for 2026 with all the most recent announcements. However, we now need to create a 2027 edition promptly as well!…
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They appeared to be somewhat secure options, yet we didn’t perform that great! As per usual, the team here at Pure Xbox HQ released our forecast list for the Xbox Games Showcase a few weeks back, and like always, we didn’t nail them completely. After all, we aren’t clairvoyants or telepaths! Nonetheless…
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Numerous indie titles that could be worth exploring. You may have observed in the “Offers” segment of the Microsoft Store application on your Xbox device this week that a fresh “Purchase 1, Receive 2 Free” promotion has commenced, showcasing hundreds of indie titles that you may wish to acquire. Similar to many of…
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Getting into the World Cup vibe? Welcome to the weekend! There’s some fantastic new material to relish on Xbox over the forthcoming days, featuring a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass offerings and three Free Play Days expansions. And if you find yourself in the World Cup enthusiasm like we are…
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Including a minimum of three fresh Game Pass titles! Welcome to your Xbox games summary for June 15-19! The major launch of the upcoming days is Square Enix’s The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, but do not overlook the likes of Copa City and Backrooms: Escape Together as well…
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An initial glimpse at what lies ahead. As we typically do during this period of the month, we’re offering a preliminary preview today at what is in store for July 2026’s Xbox Game Pass lineup, featuring six games presently slated to launch next month. There are a few titles in this list that…
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We’ve acquired some gameplay clips too. Last week’s State of Play occasion featured the unveiling of Stuntman: Hollywood — the comeback of a franchise that hadn’t been around since the Xbox 360 period — and the initial hands-on impressions have been…
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Or at the very least, it ought to be. Over the previous few days, we’ve observed many individuals highlighting that they’ve encountered the latest Xbox startup animation on their consoles, and after delving into it a little more, it appears this occurred on Wednesday. This was part of a public Xbox system upgrade…
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They mention they merely require time. It has been an unusual week or so for Stellar Blade. A follow-up to the immensely popular PS5 and PC game was revealed during the State of Play last week (titled Stellar Blade: Blood Rain), and the developer suggested that it could potentially be a multiplatform launch…
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Let’s be truthful, it’s fairly obvious. After the Xbox Games Showcase this previous Sunday, there was some discussion regarding Marvel’s Blade and the reason why Bethesda’s new Xbox intellectual property was absent from the event, even though it was revealed a couple of years…
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Begin experiencing a week ahead!The team at Xbox and Activision revealed today that they are incorporating campaign early access for pre-orders of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which allows you to begin playing on October 16, 2026.This particularly pertains to the Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition of the game on various…
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Potentially as a fully-owned affiliate. You can’t enjoy a peaceful Friday evening in the realm of Xbox these days, can you?! Suddenly, the team at The Information is reporting today that Microsoft has contemplated “divesting or reorganizing” the Xbox brand, although it’s not something that’s claimed to be forthcoming (in other terms…
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Longer than any campaign created”. Following the complete unveiling of Gears of War: E-Day at the Xbox Games Showcase a few days prior, the wonderful individuals at IGN have been uncovering additional details regarding the game, including the duration of the campaign. Let’s begin with that detail – The Coalition…
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I can hardly contain my excitement for this. Yesterday afternoon, a fresh 30-minute gameplay demonstration for Fable unexpectedly surfaced on the official Xbox YouTube channel, providing us with our clearest look yet at what to anticipate from the Playground Games revival in February 2027. You can view the entire presentation above (truly…
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At first look, it’s visually impressive! Earlier this month, we showcased the unveiling of Clutch — an exciting new AAA racing game from the ex-Forza Horizon creative lead Mike Brown — and it has just obtained its inaugural gameplay showcase today.
Based on initial pre-launch clips, naturally. With Halo: Campaign Evolved arriving in under two months, our acquaintances at Digital Foundry have obtained access to Xbox Series X and PC versions of the game, providing us our initial glimpse of what to anticipate regarding performance.
Three additional games to explore in the upcoming days. The Xbox Free Play Days initiative has made a comeback for the approaching weekend, and for this latest iteration from June 11th to June 14th, we have three titles available for complimentary play on Xbox consoles. Here’s the complete Free Play Days roster from…
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Preliminary entry stands as one of the primary advantages. As usual, Xbox is maintaining the method of incorporating Premium Enhancements for titles such as Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and Fable, all of which initiated their pre-orders after the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. The Premium Enhancement encompasses all the identical…
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Asha Sharma returns the cherished Xbox veteran. In July 2023, Major Nelson (actual name Larry Hryb) declared his exit from Xbox and Microsoft after two decades, which signified a poignant moment for the community that had appreciated his contributions over the brand’s history. Naturally…
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