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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
8 avril 2026 à 18:23
25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

A photograph of Ed Fries.

Ed Fries served as Microsoft's vice president of game publishing and an Xbox executive until he left the company in 2004.

Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
8 avril 2026 à 16:56
New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks suggest that the remake of Xbox's original flagship shooter will come out on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in late July.

Halo Studios master chief and elite

Master Chief dueling an Elite in the Unreal Engine 5 tech demo shown when 343 Industries rebranded to Halo Studios. This concept would ultimately evolve into Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
8 avril 2026 à 15:45
Xbox is finally giving Achievements the kind of upgrade fans have been asking for for years — new features, modern systems, and even a dedicated internal team focused entirely on community feedback.

Images showing off new Xbox Achievements update for April 2026

Images showing off new Xbox Achievements update for April 2026

"I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
8 avril 2026 à 14:27
Reference to something called SteamGPT has appeared in a datamined Steam update, which could mean that Valve is bringing in AI to help speed up support requests and to buff anti-cheat. Here's what you need to know.

A Steam Deck OLED handheld gaming console on a solid purple background

<p>Helldivers 2 runs pretty well on Steam Deck, all things considered.</p>

If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
8 avril 2026 à 12:15
Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.

Batteries in an Xbox controller.

Xbox controllers usually come with batteries, but Microsoft shipped a ton that were missing batteries since Winter. Microsoft has got your back, though.

Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
8 avril 2026 à 10:04
The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, and it's a big one. From the vast Tokyo City to the snowy mountains and everything in between, here's how it's all laid out.

The cover car for Forza Horizon 6

The cover car for Forza Horizon 6 sure is a looker.

"The absolute pinnacle of the Forza Horizon series": I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and it's a spectacle the likes of which we haven't seen before

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
8 avril 2026 à 09:00
I finally played Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 release and got my first taste of the Japanese streets. It was worth the wait.

A promo shot of Forza Horizon 6 showing racing on the streets of Tokyo.

A promo shot of Forza Horizon 6 showing racing on the streets of Tokyo.

Four new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview that will change how you play the game

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
8 avril 2026 à 09:00
The Forza Horizon 6 preview build is but a tiny snapshot of what we can expect, but even so, I found four new features that add a little change to the way you'll play the game.

A promotional image of the Horizon Festival in Forza Horizon 6.

The Horizon Festival this year is quite the spectacle.

“I’m already sold”: Xbox’s new Forza Horizon 6 limited‑edition accessories are (almost) here — and they might be even cooler than I expected

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8 avril 2026 à 08:52
Xbox is reportedly preparing new Forza Horizon 6 themed accessories, including a limited edition controller and headset, with pricing details already emerging ahead of launch.

Forza Horizon 6 screenshots

Forza Horizon 6 promotional image featuring Mt Fuji

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