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These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 2-6)
Including three new Game Pass titles!
The Nex Playground is everything Xbox Kinect wanted to be
The Nex Playground brings motion-tracked games to the entire family. Consider it the best of the Xbox Kinect in a tiny box.
Scott Pilgrim EX launches March 3
Retro-style side-scrolling adventure brawlerScott Pilgrim EX will launch digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 3 for $28.99, developer Tribute G…
Grounded 2 Update: The Toxic Tangle – Available Now
The Toxic Tangle update is available now, expanding Grounded 2 with a massive new Garden biome,, new creatures and gear including a new mount, the mysterious Tang effect, and much more.
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new design teases the future of Xbox console UI
This new design is the foundation for new Xbox UI work
Are Xbox and Playground making the right move sticking so closely to Fable's history?
Can you believe it's been over a decade and a half since the last proper Fable? That's a long wait for anything, but in…
Ubisoft Has Reportedly Killed One of Its Biggest Franchises for Good
Ubisoft has reportedly killed one of its biggest franchises for good, only a decade after it debuted with great promise on PS4 and Xbox One.
These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 26-30)
Including FIVE new Game Pass titles!
Poll: What were your favourite reveals at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026?
We've finally had a look at some of the games coming to Game Pass this year, and for this week's poll, we want to know: what were your favourite reveals at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026?
Forza Horizon 6 Is Tweaking Progression In The Hopes Of Addressing A Common Series Complaint
Making your way through the ranks
"We're going to try and be more consistent with what we do": The head of Xbox Game Studios on the Developer Direct reveals, multiplatform strategy, and hard lessons learned from 2025
Exclusive Interview | Craig Duncan sets the stage for Xbox's most important year of the generation
The Fable Reboot Is Reportedly "Under Consideration" For Switch 2
Game hits PC, Xbox, and PS5 this year
Forza Horizon 6's Controversial Game Pass Upgrade Costs As Much As The Game Itself
Here in the UK at least
Microsoft finally reveals Fable in full — A new quality bar for Xbox
Playground Games "Fable" is the first RPG from the iconic racing game studio, and dare I say it, it seems like the studio absolutely cooked.
Beast of Reincarnation Game Director Answers All Our Burning Questions About the Pokemon Developer's Upcoming Action Game
Today, Game Freak's upcoming action game Beast of Reincarnation reemerged at the Xbox Developer Direct. So I sat down with Kota Furushima, game director of Beast of Reincarnation, to chat about what we saw, as well as get some further details on what exactly the game will be.
Fable finally gets a release window following Xbox Developer Direct, will launch in Autumn 2026
Fable will be releasing in Autumn 2026, to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Forza Horizon 6 shows off the series' "largest" ever map as Microsoft confirms a May release and a PS5 launch later this year
Forza Horizon 6 get 19th May release date on Xbox and PC, with a PS5 launch due later this year.
Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 Recap: Everything Revealed, Including a Surprise New Double Fine Game
Developer_Direct just brought us gameplay and insights for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and the surprise new Double Fine game, Kiln. Find out everything you need to know inside.
Fable: Answering the Big Questions After that Long-Awaited Developer_Direct Deep-Dive
Fable just got a first-ever in-depth breakdown at Developer_Direct - and we have even more detail for you, with answers to all the big questions after the show.
Creation and Destruction: How Double Fine's Kiln Combines Pottery with Brawling
Double Fine’s newest creation has been revealed at Developer_Direct! We talk with Project Lead Derek Brand to learn more about Kiln, a team-based multiplayer party brawler – with pottery!
Beast of Reincarnation: A One-Person, One-Dog Action RPG
Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation arrives this summer - learn more about this unique action-RPG in our breakdown of the story, combat, and more:
Forza Horizon 6: More Details on The Country, The Culture and The Cars of Playground Games’ Japan
Forza Horizon 6 is coming on May 19 - find out more about the cars and culture of Playground Games' Japan in our huge Developer_Direct interview.
Free Play Days – Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine: Final Cut and Cult of the Lamb
Free Play Days - Game Pass members can enjoy Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine: Final cut and Cult of the Lamb this weekend.
Live: Watch The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Here
Highlighted by Fable and Forza Horizon 6!
Microsoft ports the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows PCs
The Xbox app will download and stream games on all Arm-based Windows devices, and now more than 85 percent of the Game Pass catalog is compatible.
Techmarine: Dive Into Space Marine 2’s Upcoming New Class
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 deploys in the Xbox Game Pass next week, and a new playable character is set to follow soon after. How does it play? We’re here to find out!
January Xbox Update: Xbox Expands to Arm-based PCs, Game Save Sync Indicator, and More
Starting the new year, we have some new updates to help expand and improve how you play Xbox games.
Xbox 'Developer Direct Sale' Now Live With Big Discounts On Xbox Game Studios Titles
Microsoft debuts a new Dev Direct sale
Surprise Xbox Developer Direct Sale 2026 goes live on Microsoft Store
With Microsoft's next big Xbox showcase on the horizon, a new Xbox Developer Direct Sale has just gone live with big discounts on a selection of games.
Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 21)
Including a MASSIVE addition from Kojima Productions
Switch 2 Predicted To Follow In PlayStation And Xbox's Footsteps This Year With "Global Price Hike"
Research firm Niko Partners reveals what could drive an increase
Life is Strange: Reunion Finally Brings Max and Chloe Back Together
Life is Strange: Reunion will finally reunite Max and Chloe for the ending they deserve. Learn more about this upcoming finale made by and for fans.
Here's the next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for January
Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service this January.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and More
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and more!
Report: Fable Reboot New Pieces of Concept Art Showcase Locations
As we approach the new Xbox Direct, we reveal never-before-seen Fable concept art featuring werewolves, the return of Bloodstone, and more.
Reports of ad-supported Xbox game streams show Microsoft's lack of imagination
Xbox maker needs some fresher ideas for expanding access to cloud gaming.
Marathon release date reportedly leaks via Xbox Store pre-order trailer
The release date for Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon has seemingly leaked via an Xbox Store pre-order trailer.
Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Event Date, Start Times & What To Expect From The Showcase
It's going to be a big show for Microsoft
Report: Microsoft Is Set To Launch An Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad-Tier This Year
Messages are already popping up for some users
EXCLUSIVE: Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting ad-supported access this year
Users have been noticing that Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun referencing "ad support" while launching games, confirming our earlier report.
Epic Games Store grew from 108M to 295M users, but third‑party revenue barely moved — proving giveaways trained users not to actually buy games. Is Xbox PC going down the same path?
Epic’s growth numbers look impressive, yet third-party revenue tells a different story.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Arknights: Endfield, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series and Switch 2, more
Arknights: Endfield for PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series and Switch 2 are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game release…
Chinese modders end console wars with a PS5, Xbox Series S, and Switch 2 combo console
Ningtendo PXBOX 5: Modder builds a 3-in-1 console that switches between PS5, Xbox Series S, and Switch 2 with one button A Chinese hardware modding
$70 Xbox Series X Game Discounted to Just $7 for Very Limited Time
An Xbox Series X AAA Game that normally costs $70 on the Microsoft Store can currently be purchased for just $7.
These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 19-23)
Including another three Game Pass titles!
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 19 to 23
Next Week on Xbox - 2XKO, skate., Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Pathologic 3, and more coming soon!
12 SEGA Game Gear Titles Will Be Playable In Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties On Xbox
A retro fan's paradise
Free Play Days – EA Sports Takeover 2026
This week, Free Play Days brings an EA Sports takeover - jump into the latest EA Sports for free between January 15 - 18.
Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
A "shared commitment" to improve player safety
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox update their 2020 pledge to "improve player safety across our platforms"
Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft continue to collaborate in a bid to "improve player safety acro…
Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2025 Revealed, as Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Tops Ghost of Yotei
Times have changed
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox give update on shared commitment to safer gaming
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have provide an update on their shared commitment to safer gaming. At the end of 2020, the three sides announced their collaboration with a focus on online gaming. The three sides have been working behind-the-scenes on improving player safety across platforms since then. An updated list of their shared principles was shared today. These “reflect new innovations...
If Forza Horizon 6's Leaked Launch Date Is Real, Xbox's 2026 Schedule Is Shaping Up Very Nicely
A festival of games
An Update to Our Shared Commitment to Safer Gaming
Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft continue to collaborate to improve player safety across our platforms - today, we're providing an update on our shared online safety principles.
Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Potentially Leaks In FH5
The release date for Forza Horizon 6 has potentially leaked early, after a pop-up in Forza Horizon 5 started appearing. Forza Horizon 6 Release Date |
Arc Raiders and Detroit: Become Human top sellers over the holiday period, say analysts
Extraction shooter sells over four million copies across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox in December 2025, according to Video Game Insights
The Sims 4 Update: Official Patch Notes (January 13th, 2026)
EA and Maxis have just released a brand new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported platforms and consoles. The latest game patch
ARC Raiders Is Handing Out A Free Gift On Xbox To Celebrate Huge Sales & Player Numbers
Here's how to claim it
Xbox gets 25 new games next week
Next week, a wave of 25 new games, including DreadOut Remastered Collection and BrokenLore: Unfollow, launch on Xbox consoles and PC.
Pokémon Developer Game Freak To Reveal More About 'Beast Of Reincarnation' Later This Month
Xbox's upcoming showcase will visit the "legendary" team
Poll: In Order, Which Games Are You Most Excited For At The Xbox Developer Direct?
Fable? Forza? Beast? How about the surprise?
Another Source Reveals What They Know About The 'Secret' Xbox Developer Direct Game
They also claim Fable is in development for PS5
Phil Spencer Reveals 'Xbox 25' Logo And Shares Video Message Ahead Of Developer Direct
Says Xbox will be celebrating "all year long"
Xbox’s Towerborne is switching from a free-to-play game to a paid one
A new approach for Towerborne.
Avowed Is the Latest Xbox Game Studios Title Headed to PlayStation
Avowed is the latest Xbox Game Studios creation to head to PlayStation, developer Obsidian announced today.
Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct show promises the "first deep dive" into Fable — "It’s time to show you more. Much more."
Xbox’s next Developer Direct offers long-awaited details for Fable, alongside Forza Horizon 6, and others.
Xbox’s Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay
The new installments in two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox franchises are releasing this year.
Developer_Direct Returns January 22: Watch Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay, Direct from the Studios
We're kicking off 2026 with the fourth installment of Developer_Direct on January 22 – bringing you new gameplay and insights for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.
January Xbox Developer Direct Will Feature Forza Horizon 6, Fable, And Game Freak's Beast Of Reincarnation
It will air later this month.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More
Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and more!
ASUS Sparks Fears Of Potential Price Increase For The ROG Xbox Ally
Another casualty of the rising RAM costs?
ASUS Announce Price Hikes From January 5, 2026
ASUS has announced that they will be increasing prices on various products from January 5th, including the ROG Ally, due to industry challenges.
Today Only: Assassin’s Creed Shadows for PS5 and Xbox Series X Is Nearly 60% Off
This feudal Japan open world epic is seeing a massive one-day price drop.
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early January 2026
Our first departures of the year
'We're Trapped in This Containment Field': Former Sony Exec Proposes Single Gaming Format to Expand Console Market
According to former Sony executive Shawn Layden, the console market is trapped in a 'containment field', and the solution is a unified format
12 best video games of 2025 — our top picks for PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
These are our favorite games of the year
Report: Xbox & PlayStation Could Delay Next-Gen Consoles Due To RAM Price Increases
"The industry as a whole is concerned about RAM availability"
Legion Go systems joins MSI and ASUS with Xbox Full Screen Experience
Legion Go update enables Xbox Full Screen Experience Legion Space version 1.3.4.9 is rolling out with Windows Full Screen Experience (FSE) compatibility,
Multiple Games Are Releasing For Xbox On Christmas Day, Including An All-Time Classic
Terrible idea, or secretly genius?
2025 was the year Xbox died
The Xbox brand effectively died this year. But can it be resurrected as a PC platform?
Steam Deck's biggest competitor is now just $489 — Enjoy Xbox and PC titles on the go with this gaming handheld for Christmas
Even as a modest, non-X sibling, the Xbox Ally is a great Windows alternative to Steam Deck, ideal for cloud gaming and more.
You can buy your Xbox Ally an official pair of anti-drift joysticks
Gulikit-manufactured, Asus-approved.
The top new 2025 games by players
Here's 2025's most played new titles across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Plus, a breakdown of Steam’s $18B in revenue, including top indies, and other 2025 goodies.
TrueAchievements Game of the Year Awards 2025 voting now open
It's time to celebrate your favorite Xbox games and achievements of the year. Voting is now open for the TrueAchievements Game of the Year Awards 2025.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and More
It's the final Free Play Days of 2025! Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NBA 2K26, Fallout 76, Ark: Survival Ascended and much more.
Xbox Sales Are Down 70% Year-Over-Year With PS5 Down 40%
Xbox, PlayStation and even Nintendo are suffering from very low console sales due to price hikes, economic conditions and more.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Receives Surprise Free Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
"Now available on the latest generation of consoles!"
Days after Larian's big The Game Awards announcement, 2017's Divinity: Original Sin 2 receives current gen upgrade for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
Divinity: Original Sin 2 now has current gen versions available for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Releases Its Acclaimed Previous Game On Switch 2, PS5, And Xbox Series X|S
Divinity: Original Sin II gets a free Upgrade Pack for previous owners.
Xbox Series X Enters Holiday Clearance Mode After Skipping Black Friday Discounts, Includes a Wireless Controller
Save 8% on the 1TB, 4K, 120fps gaming console from Microsoft for a limited time.
Six Months Later, the Switch 2 Proves It Has Staying Power
There's no other handheld offering what the Nintendo Switch 2 does at its price.
A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to become the hot toy this holiday
The Nex Playground is basically Kinect for kids, and it’s outselling Microsoft’s Xbox, shaking up the console market this holiday.
The Best Games of 2025 — The Windows Central team ranks our favorite titles across Xbox and Windows PC
Hey gang, Jez here with a round-up of our favorite Xbox and PC games for 2025, alongside some strong honorable mentions you should definitely check out.
Amazon Offering Free Outfit For Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis When Linking Xbox Account
Available to claim ahead of release
The Game Awards 2025 – Every Winner and Xbox Reveal Plus New Details on Control Resonant, Diablo IV, Tomb Raider, and More
On behalf of the creative teams at Xbox, Bethesda Softworks, Activision, and Blizzard, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees at The Game Awards!
Daddy's Coming Home with Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
It seems Lilith annoyed her father so much, he’s about to burn it all down: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred arrives April 28, 2026, and the Paladin class is available now with pre-purchase.
The Legacy of Lara Croft Continues in Two New Tomb Raider Games
30 years after it all started, Lara Croft returns in one new adventure, Tomb Raider: Catalyst (2027) and a complete reimagining of her first, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (2026). Learn more inside: