gaming
25.07.26
MicrosoftMicrosoft
XboxXbox
Microsoft Un-Cancels Age of Empires 3 DLC After 16 Months
Microsoft has revived the cancelled Age of Empires 3 DLC as The Baltic Powers, out September 10, with an Open Beta live now.
1625
24.07.26
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Bellwether for Xbox's Next Few Years
Halo: Campaign Evolved reviews are strong, but the remake matters most as a signal of Xbox's remake-heavy reset strategy.
1683
22.07.26
GamesGames
MicrosoftMicrosoft
GSC Game WorldGSC Game World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
PartnershipPartnership
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Paid Off Before Its Release—Thanks to a Partnership with Microsoft
GSC Game World founder Serhiy Hryhorovych revealed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has managed to pay off before the release - thanks to partnership with Microsoft.
2021
13.07.26
MicrosoftMicrosoft
XboxXbox
Bethesda's Union Is Marching on Microsoft July 15
Bethesda's OneBGS union will march July 15 against Xbox's 3,200 layoffs, demanding transfers, severance, and recall rights.
1181
11.07.26
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Brandon Adler Rejects "Cold Take Artists" as Obsidian Takes On Fallout
Obsidian director Brandon Adler hits back at "cold take artists" as the studio shifts to a new Fallout after Xbox layoffs.
1373
09.07.26
GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
The Elder Scrolls VI Development Could Face More Issues Due to Microsoft’s Layoffs at Bethesda
As a result of recent layoffs at Bethesda Game Studios, the development of The Elder Scrolls VI could now be even more difficult, as reported by anonymous developers.
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GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
The InternationalThe International
id Software Developed Several Projects Before Massive Layoffs—But Now They Seem Doubtful
According to the updated data, id Software developed several big titles before layoffs, including the multiplayer Doom video game and the new Perfect Dark, but they now may be canceled.
1230
08.07.26
GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
AmiAmi
New Installments of Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls Could Become Xbox Exclusives in the Future
Bloomberg reveals that Xbox is considering making such franchises as Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls exclusives for its platform in the future.
1242
07.07.26
GamesGames
RumorsRumors
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
id Software Reportedly Lost Around 50 of Its Staff and Might Be “Dead” Soon, According to Duke Nukem 3D Creator
It is now reported that due to massive layoffs at Xbox, id Software has lost about 50% of its employees, which might be very effective for the studio.
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GamesGames
AnnouncementAnnouncement
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Obsidian Entertainment Lost More Than 50 Employees Due to Latest Layoffs at Xbox
A new report reveals that as a result of recent layoffs at Xbox, Obsidian Entertainment has lost about 60-70 of its developers, including the art director of The Outer Worlds.
1500
06.07.26
GamesGames
AnnouncementAnnouncement
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Everything Microsoft Revealed About Xbox Layoffs Amid Restructuring Process
Here you will find out everything we know so far about Microsoft's restructuring process related to recent Xbox layoffs.
1216
GamesGames
AnnouncementAnnouncement
MicrosoftMicrosoft
XboxXbox
Microsoft Announced Xbox Will Lose Almost 5,000 Employees and Revealed the Fate of Several Gaming Studios
Microsoft confirmed their restructuring plan, according to which almost 5,000 employees from Xbox will lose their jobs as fate and various gaming studios have been revealed.
1230
05.07.26
GamesGames
RumorsRumors
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Will Keep Investing In MachineGames—Wolfenstein 3 Is In Active Development
According to the new report, Microsoft will continue to invest in MachineGames following the success of the Wolfenstein franchise and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
1237
04.07.26
GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Rare, Sea of Thieves’ Developers, Could Face Layoffs or Closure Due to Microsoft’s Restructuring Process
It's been reported that Rare, the studio behind Sea of Thieves, might also be affected by Microsoft's restructuring process and might face layoffs or even closure.
1214
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Everything About Xbox Reset: What's Been Cut, Paused, and Canceled
Microsoft's Xbox reset is turning into layoffs, studio closures, and canceled games after a strong June showcase.
1948
GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Arkane Studios Gets Positive Update as Jerk Gustafsson, MachineGames Studio Director, Becomes Its President
It's been revealed that the studio director of MachineGames, Jerk Gustafsson, has now been appointed as the president of Arkane Studios.
1250
02.07.26
GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Jason SchreierJason Schreier
Jason Schreier Denied Obsidian Could Be Shut Down and Confirmed They’re Not Working on a New Fallout Game
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier denied that Obsidian could be shut down and the report that the studio is working on a new Fallout video game.
1237
GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Obsidian and Four More Gaming Studios Are Negotiating With Microsoft to Avoid Closure
The new report suggests Obsidian Entertainment and four more gaming studios are negotiating with Microsoft to avoid possible closure.
1142
GamesGames
RumorsRumors
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Project Helix, Microsoft's Next-Generation Console, Is Not Expected to Include a Disc Drive
It's been reported that Microsoft is not planning to add a disc drive in their next-generation console, Project Helix, which may be related to Sony's recent announcement.
1169
01.07.26
GamesGames
Hideo KojimaHideo Kojima
MicrosoftMicrosoft
XboxXbox
Hideo Kojima’s OD Is Safe and Won’t Be Affected by Microsoft's Massive Restructuring
Despite predicted numerous layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios, Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror project, OD, is reportedly unaffected, confirmed by the new report.
1548
30.06.26
GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
MarvelMarvel
Microsoft May Shut Down Multiple Xbox Studios—Including Arkane, Leading to Marvel’s Blade Cancellation
According to the new report, Microsoft is considering shutting down at least five Xbox gaming studios, including Arkane, the developers of Marvel's Blade.
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XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
State of Decay 3 Devs, Undead Labs Joins the List of Xbox Studios Microsoft May Close
CWA union members publicly oppose Microsoft over the layoffs expected to hit Xbox studios in early July.
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GamesGames
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
1666: Amsterdam Could Have Been Published by Xbox, But Microsoft Cancelled the Project Funding
It's been confirmed that the upcoming project 1666: Amsterdam could have been published by Xbox before Microsoft stopped funding the project.
1209
29.06.26
GamesGames
GTA VIGTA VI
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Xbox User Received GTA 6 Ultimate Edition for Free Thanks to Microsoft Rewards Bonuses
An Xbox user revealed that she received a copy of GTA 6 Ultimate Edition for free - thanks to the Microsoft Rewards bonus system.
1562
GamesGames
AnnouncementAnnouncement
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Has Announced Another Price Increase for Xbox Consoles
Microsoft has revealed that prices for Xbox consoles will be increased since the 1st of August, 2026.
1468
28.06.26
XboxXbox
MicrosoftMicrosoft
SteamSteam
PlayStationPlayStation
Xbox Wants Elder Scrolls and Fallout Faster — Bethesda's Former Lead Designer Says That's the Wrong Question
Skyrim's lead designer warns Xbox that faster Elder Scrolls and Fallout releases risk quality, features, and fan trust.
1534
21.06.26
MicrosoftMicrosoft
PlayStationPlayStation
XboxXbox
SteamSteam
What You Need to Play Halo: Campaign Evolved on PlayStation 5
Halo: Campaign Evolved confirms PS5 players need an Xbox account, plus PS Plus for split-screen co-op.
2046
20.06.26
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Researcher Has The Goat-Powered Argument Against Treating LLMs Like People
A Microsoft researcher built a working neural network inside Age of Empires 2, powered by goats, to argue against AI sentience.
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