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Microsoft had reportedly planned to continue supporting physical game discs on future Xbox hardware before the company’s recent business “reset.” However, that direction may have changed a journalist at gaming technology outlet Digital Foundry. He now says it is unclear whether Microsoft’s next-generation console, Project Helix, will retain disc support

Here’s a weird one: while we’re used to seeing servers for online platforms like the PlayStation Network or Xbox Live take a hit and prevent people from gaming online, today’s outage is a different animal for Xbox gamers.

Xbox Game Pass users have just had their August free games announced, but four titles for September have already been confirmed as well.

TL;DR: A leaked Storm King limited-edition Xbox controller for Gears of War: E-Day reportedly features a cracked black-and-red volcanic rock design, blood-red central section with the Crimson Omen, and two-tone sticks/buttons. Leaker billbil-kun says an official announcement may arrive within two weeks; pricing is expected at $89.99 (US) and £84.99 (UK). Voice: Hassam NasirSpeed 0:00…

One piece of information caught me off guard this week: apparently, an 8 bit shoot ’em up was developed and released for the NES, including in physical form, just a couple of years ago. Changeable Guardian Estique is a traditional side scrolling shoot ’em up, akin to Gradius, boasting technically impressive visuals and performance for…

Xbox has been reinventing itself as it tries to navigate through ongoing financial turbulence. Over recent months, the company has restructured its operations, enacted widespread layoffs, and parted ways with several studios as part of a broader reset initiative. At the same time, it continues to roll out improvements and fresh updates for its consoles.

Valve’s 2026 Steam Machine gives PC gamers a console-shaped alternative to Xbox Series X for the first time in over a decade, and pricing now puts the two systems close enough to force a real decision. The Steam Machine starts at $1,049 for the 512GB model and $1,349 for the 2TB version, while Microsoft’s Xbox…

The Playstation 5 is the top dog for U.S. consoles, with 46 percent of respondents who regularly play video games using the device. Nintendo’s Switch, soon to be the world’s most sold console, came second with 33 percent saying the same. Its follow-up model, the Switch 2, is already reaching 17 percent of gamers, while…

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

Well, folks, it’s that time of the week again. Another weekend is just around the corner, and we are here to give you the lowdown on every single game heading to the Xbox platform next week. Highlights include EA Sports Madden NFL 27 for the fans of American Footie, but if that’s not your jam,…