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I reckon Asha Sharma wants to give Xbox its exclusive games back — but these PlayStation comments reveal why Microsoft probably won't let her

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
16 mai 2026 à 18:32
It's the year of GTA6. The game has an exclusive PlayStation marketing deal. Call of Duty is also not launching on PS4 this year, giving holdouts a reason to upgrade ... so why is Sony warning investors of decreased sales? And why is this relevant to Xbox exclusive games? Let's talk.

Master Chief from Halo with a PlayStation crudely photoshopped into the background

Master Chief on PlayStation is the end of an era for Xbox, and in a lot of ways, the end of its identity.

Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title — I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
14 mai 2026 à 19:30
Xbox or XBOX? CEO Asha Sharma asked nearly 20,000 fans that question in a recent poll, and their preference for the title of Microsoft's gaming brand was clear.

Xbox Logo

The Xbox logo has often displayed the brand name with all caps in the past. Could we see Microsoft make that style official?

I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future

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14 mai 2026 à 19:00
Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.

Project Helix and Windows K2 logos displayed side by side on a black background, both featuring glowing white symbols and futuristic cyan-accented text.

Xbox Project Helix and Windows K2

Meet the Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller — New controller leaks online, and it has built-in Wi-Fi that should greatly reduce latency

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14 mai 2026 à 17:21
A newly leaked Xbox controller reportedly features built-in Wi-Fi 6 connectivity designed for Xbox Cloud Gaming. The smaller controller could reduce latency through direct-to-WiFi functionality and may hint at Xbox’s future cloud gaming plans.

Collage showing black and white compact Xbox cloud gaming controller prototypes from front and rear angles

Detailed look at reported new Xbox Controller

Devolver snubs Xbox fans: "Grand finale" Talos Principle 3 will skip Xbox completely

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
14 mai 2026 à 10:36
It's another example of Xbox's predicament, as publishers seem to begin snubbing Xbox at an increasing clip. Talos Principle 3 will skip Xbox, with PS5 and PC versions planned only.

Talos Principle 3 screenshots

Talos Principle 3 screenshots

“This does feel a little underwhelming”: Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as the two platforms tighten their partnership

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11 mai 2026 à 15:04
Xbox and Discord are expanding their partnership with Discord Nitro now including Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition. The collaboration also introduces new Discord perks for Game Pass users and improved game discovery features.

Glossy Discord and Xbox logos hover against a dark blue background. The Discord logo is purple, and the Xbox logo is green, conveying a modern and tech-savvy tone.

Glossy Discord and Xbox logos hover against a dark blue background. The Discord logo is purple, and the Xbox logo is green, conveying a modern and tech-savvy tone.

Sandisk's official Xbox Ally / X microSD card is solid — but should you actually buy it?

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
11 mai 2026 à 10:00
I was able to grab Sandisk's official microSD card for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X range. But ... it's honestly not much more than a logo. Here's what you need to know.

The Xbox Sandisk official MicroSD card

You are just paying for a logo here, oddly.

"Not a preload issue": Xbox responds as 'Forza Horizon 6' PC files leak in full a week before launch — and pirates already cracked it (UPDATED: Microsoft responds)

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
11 mai 2026 à 08:33
It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' upcoming arcade racer has leaked in full on Steam early, unencrypted. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history.

An official screenshot of a race in Forza Horizon 6.

Pictured: pirates racing to acquire Forza for free.

"We currently only support Steam and EGS stores for PC": A major upcoming sequel ditches Xbox PC and Xbox Play Anywhere — is this an emerging trend?

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
11 mai 2026 à 08:16
Aliens: Fireteam Elite was a surprise win for Xbox PC and Play Anywhere a few years ago. The sequel has not only ditched Play Anywhere, but Xbox PC all up.

Two armored soldiers in a dimly lit, industrial sci-fi setting fire weapons at approaching alien creatures. The scene conveys intense action and urgency.

No Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 on your Xbox Ally fellas.

"62% won’t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions

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9 mai 2026 à 13:00
A new gaming report claims 62% of players no longer buy full-price games, with younger audiences increasingly favoring subscription services and rotating entertainment habits. The shift raises questions about whether Xbox Game Pass was simply ahead of its time.

A person wearing headphones silhouetted against a TV screen displaying an Xbox interface with game icons, creating a focused gaming atmosphere.

A new gaming report claims 62% of players no longer buy full-price games, with younger audiences increasingly favoring subscription services.

"The most addictive Xbox game right now": Build your own unstoppable tank Lego-style in this moreish bullet heaven — right now on Xbox Game Pass

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Par : [email protected] (Cole Martin)
7 mai 2026 à 23:19
TerraTech Legion fuses survivor-like bullet‑heaven chaos with its signature Lego‑style vehicle building, dropping players into arenas where they must scrap together ever‑evolving tech to survive an AI‑controlled swarm. Available now on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

TerraTech Legion gameplay screenshots showcasing tech, build screens, upgrade screens, and character art.

TerraTech Legion is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and playable via an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Microsoft teases a new Xbox dashboard UI for console and PC — it's got fewer ads, and takes inspiration from Xbox Cloud Gaming too

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
7 mai 2026 à 18:39
Microsoft seems to be teasing a new Xbox dashboard UI with less ads as it aims to address "a lot of fragmentation within the experience" across devices.

A view of what could be a new Xbox dashboard UI for console, PC, and the Xbox Ally handheld.

A view of what could be a new Xbox dashboard UI for console, PC, and the Xbox Ally handheld.

The all-new Xbox achievement update is rolling out now to everyone — here’s what's changed

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7 mai 2026 à 18:05
Xbox’s latest achievement update is now rolling out to players, bringing refreshed unlock animations, customizable visuals, hidden games support, and improved profile tracking for completed games.

Xbox logo glowing green against a dark black background, centered with a soft light effect underneath, creating a dramatic and high contrast visual.

The new-look Xbox Achievement popup that you'll start seeing from now on.

"Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future — I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer.

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
7 mai 2026 à 17:09
It's Schrödinger's Xbox. Simultaneously dead, and simultaneously feeling more alive than ever. Despite mainstream negative sentiment towards Xbox and Microsoft in general, I've never been happier to be a gamer in this ecosystem. On paper, everything is better than ever, but fears for Xbox's long term viability as an ecosystem are clouding everything.

Xbox controller

Xbox controller

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