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Asha Sharma Issues Statement On Xbox's 25th Anniversary And The Future Of Gaming
Pure Xbox details how to claim in-game items as Asha Sharma issues a statement on the 25th anniversary and future of gaming.
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Candy Crush Saga Gives Halo, Fallout, Forza and More a Sweet Makeover for XBOX’s 25th
Candy Crush Saga launches a massive gaming crossover to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Xbox.
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Three New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (November 12)
Three new customization features have begun rolling out for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead tier.
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Xbox adds more OG console games to PC, including Knights of the Old Republic
Xbox expands its PC catalog by officially making twenty-one more classic console games playable.
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Xbox Releases New Fable Gameplay Ahead of Company's 25th Anniversary
Xbox has shared a new Fable gameplay trailer ahead of the company's 25th anniversary and a February 2027 release.
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Doom Developer id Software Confirms New Project, Says "We Can't Wait for You to See What We're Working On"
Studio id Software confirms active development on an unreleased game alongside a new project from MachineGames.
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Xbox announces Wolfenstein 3
Xbox confirms Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames, marking the next chapter in the long-running shooter series.
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Wolfenstein 3 announced
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma officially confirms Wolfenstein 3 is in development at MachineGames, marking the next chapter in the long-running alternate-history shooter franchise.
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Was This New Fable Gameplay Meant to Sell the Game?
Xbox released a new four-minute Fable gameplay trailer on November 12, 2026, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Here are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC
Microsoft adds 21 original Xbox games to PC backwards compatibility, with four earning achievements for the first time and Star Wars titles dominating the list.
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25 years later, Xbox is trying to reinvent itself again
Xbox marks its 25th anniversary with a new Fable gameplay quest and a broader push to reinvent the platform.
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Xbox could be bringing these 16 classic original Xbox games to PC soon
Coverage tracks new developments regarding classic original Xbox games arriving on PC.
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Xbox boss seemingly champions gen-AI development as she celebrates 25 years of Xbox: "A small team will be able to build worlds that today demand hundreds of developers"
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma marks the brand's 25th anniversary by saying generative AI will let a single person wield capabilities that once required entire nations and small teams build worlds needing hundreds of developers today.
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'Xbox Playback' is Microsoft's gaming Spotify Wrapped on steroids
Microsoft launches Xbox Playback, a data-driven retrospective that surfaces 25 years of player history across console and web.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Players Can Jump Into Firefight for Free This Winter
Halo: Campaign Evolved will receive a free Firefight update this winter, adding a four-player cooperative PvE mode with new maps and weapons.
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Free Play Days features four free Xbox games this weekend
Xbox Free Play Days returns November 12-15 with four titles available to Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate members at no extra cost.
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Xbox Brings Its Free Tier Of Cloud Gaming To Loads More Players Today
Microsoft launches a free tier of Xbox Cloud Gaming while simultaneously rolling out the palm-sized Xbox Nano controller and new Game Pass monthly limits.
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Xbox Game Pass celebrates 25th anniversary with 35% off as Halo, Gears of War, and Fable added to the lineup
Xbox Game Pass marks its 25th anniversary with a 35% discount and new additions including Halo, Gears of War, and Fable.
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Side Effects Guaranteed in the First DLC For The Outer Worlds 2, Coming December 2
The Outer Worlds 2 will receive its first story expansion, Side Effects Guaranteed, on December 2 for $14.99.
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Xbox Game Pass adds three new day-one titles today
Xbox Game Pass adds three day-one titles including Football Manager 27 Console while offering a 35% discount for its 25th anniversary.
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GTA 6 Preload Data Reveals New PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR 2 Version, While 120Hz Support Keeps A 40 FPS Mode Possible
Recent preload data and leaks for Grand Theft Auto VI reveal technical specifications across PlayStation 5 and Xbox hardware.
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GTA 6 Is Now Available For Preload If You Have A Spare 212GB
Preloading has officially gone live for GTA 6, requiring users to secure a significant amount of free storage space ahead of launch.
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'The Biggest Launch In WoW History' - Xbox's Latest First-Party Game Is Already Smashing Records
World of Warcraft's latest expansion launch is being called the biggest in franchise history by Xbox's first-party coverage.
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'The Best RPG I've Played This Year' - Queen's Domain Is A Low-Key GOTY Contender On Xbox
Queen's Domain crosses 10,000 concurrent players on Xbox, positioning itself as a low-key Game of the Year contender in 2026.
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Which is the best version of Queen's Domain? PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, AYN Thor, ROG Ally, and Steam Deck tested
Coverage examines Queen's Domain across multiple hardware platforms to determine the definitive version.
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PlayStation 5 users will be the first to download GTA VI before Xbox owners.
PlayStation 5 users are set to be the first to download Grand Theft Auto VI before Xbox owners, according to recent gaming coverage.
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Xbox overhauls its PC, web, and cloud apps with a faster design
Microsoft is overhauling Xbox's PC, web, and cloud apps with a faster design to address long-standing user frustrations.
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Poll: Would you play World of Warcraft: Forever if it came to Xbox?
Recent coverage examines whether World of Warcraft: Forever might launch on Xbox consoles alongside new gamepad feature details.
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No Xbox controller to hand? You can now use your phone on supported smart TVs
Players can now use their mobile phones as controllers on supported smart TVs for Xbox gaming without needing physical hardware.
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Updated Xbox PC app promises 60% faster loading and easier access to games, but CEO Asha Sharma says there's "plenty more to do"
An updated Xbox PC app promises significantly faster loading and easier game access, according to Eurogamer.net.
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Xbox Game Pass is losing seven games with easy achievement lists soon
Xbox Game Pass subscribers face the upcoming removal of seven titles featuring notable achievement lists, according to recent reporting.
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Hozy for PS5, Xbox Series launches November 9
TinyBuild's cozy home restoration game Hozy launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 9.
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Microsoft updates Xbox PC app with up to 60% faster startup and redesigned interface
Microsoft rolled out a fresh update for the Xbox PC app, introducing a redesigned interface and significantly faster startup times.
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Looking at Xbox, You Can See Everything
A documentary titled "You Can See Everything" about Elizabeth Holmes is drawing analysis from entertainment, tech, and personal perspectives across major outlets.
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20 Years of Gears
Coverage highlights anniversary updates, developer insights, and technical performance benchmarks for Gears of War: E-Day.
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New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements
Microsoft rolls out a major Xbox PC app update promising up to 60 percent faster launch times and a redesign.
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The shiny new Xbox PC app is going live today for Insiders
The updated Xbox PC application is rolling out to Insiders today, bringing significant speed and cloud performance enhancements.
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Free Play Days – PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, Age of Wonders 4, and More
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Xbox overhauls its PC, web, and cloud apps with a faster design
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Halo Infinite Adds 10 New Maps In Surprise November 2026 Update
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Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
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Google’s Stadia Controller dream lives on in the $50 Xbox Nano Controller
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla adds two Xbox achievements with New Game+ update
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Ubisoft reportedly seeking to acquire Arkane Lyon from Xbox
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Xbox shrunk its controller down to pocket size, but somehow kept all the buttons
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Have the PS5 and Xbox Console Shortages Been Exaggerated Ahead of the GTA 6 Launch?
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The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret
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Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500
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29-Year Xbox Veteran Shannon Loftis Calls Current Company Leadership a “Clownshow” After Helen Chiang’s Letter on Her Abrupt Xbox COO Exit
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Xbox’s Arkane Studios Attracts Multiple Bidders, Including Ubisoft
Ubisoft joins a slate of bidders to acquire Xbox‑owned Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and the unfinished Marvel Blade.
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GTA 6 Has Made Over $750 Million in Pre-Sales
GTA VI's pre‑order wave tops $750 million, reshaping expectations for the franchise’s biggest launch in 13 years
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Xbox's New 25 Years Bundle Retails For $569.99, And Here's The Full List Of Games
Microsoft launches a 25th anniversary bundle for Xbox, offering a curated collection of 25 games for $569.99.
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An Alligator Swallowed an XBOX Series X
Xbox introduces the 'Series X-BITE,' a one-of-a-kind console housed inside a giant 5-foot alligator available through a giveaway.
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‘Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Reveals Its Location—But Not Release Year
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‘GTA 6’ Pre-Load Date And Time Revealed, Huge File Size Confirmed
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South Of Midnight Director Says He Doesn’t Think Xbox Should Have Funded It
South of Midnight creative director David Sears admits he wouldn't have funded the game if he ran Xbox, calling past funding unsustainable.
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Sony Wants You to Trade In Your PS5 for $400 if You're Not Using It
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Xbox’s former COO has ‘serious concerns’ about her abrupt departure
Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang is publicly challenging narratives surrounding her abrupt exit from Microsoft, denying reports of policy violations.
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Did World of Warcraft: Forever on Xbox get accidentally outed by Microsoft?
Coverage points to a potential World of Warcraft release on Xbox following recent gamepad push developments.
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World of Warcraft: Forever – How Controller Support Reimagines the Way We Can Play in Azeroth
Recent coverage examines newly announced controller support for World of Warcraft and potential console release plans.