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There is no Forza Horizon 6 this year, but Phil Spencer did tease it for the Xbox 25th anniversary in 2026

Forza fans were hoping for Horizon 6 to be part of the Xbox Games Showcase and were left disappointed. But there's light at the end of the tunnel. Or in Xbox's 25th anniversary year.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025: As it happened, all the games, trailers, announcements, and more | Xbox Ally handheld revealed!

This year's big Xbox bash commences on Sunday June 8, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST. Here's all the announcements as they happen.

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Everything announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025

All the announcements, surprises, reveals, and bits of news out from Microsoft

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Xbox Game Pass just had its strongest content quarter ever, but can we expect this level of quality forever?

Xbox Game Pass just wrapped up its strongest quarter ever, delivering standout releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Can it maintain momentum?

Windows Central

‘We don’t socialise’: Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer get frank about their offscreen relationship

The TV duo have co-hosted ‘Location Location Location’ for 25 years

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Is it a huge mistake to sacrifice a bedroom to create a bigger bathroom? Experts reveal what it could do to your home’s value

Experts reveal what it could do to your home’s value

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The first images of Microsoft's rumored Xbox handheld have leaked, but it's not the portable Xbox I was hoping for

Images of Microsoft's long-rumored Xbox handheld made by Asus have leaked online, offering the first look at the partner device.

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Channel 4 to host Location Location Location 25th anniversary night

The evening will see two special programmes air along with a new series of the property show.

Evening Standard

Xbox Game Pass is having its most insane quarter ever — with more games and variety than ever — and gamers are starting to notice

Xbox Game Pass is having an absolutely insane quarter, and it'll be interesting to see if Microsoft shares stats when the next quarterly earning report drops.

Windows Central

"It's literally tens ofmillions of hours." Xbox CEO Phil Spencer celebrates Xbox Cloud Gaming's "dramatic growth," now with per-device usage charts.

Recently, Microsoft shared a full breakdown of Xbox Cloud Gaming's usage distribution by platform, and mobile is a lot lower than you might think.

Windows Central

Phil Spencer is 'really happy' with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, hinting there might be more Nazi punching adventures in the future: 'We do think there's life in that franchise'

But he also wants Microsoft "to do our own games and our own franchises".

PC Gamer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms Microsoft will support the Nintendo Switch 2: 'I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry and us continuing to support them'

MicrosoftGaming CEO Phil Spencer has reaffirmed that Xbox is still interested in supporting the Nintendo Switch 2.

TechRadar

Xbox Game Pass is "not for everybody," says Phil Spencer

Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, describes Xbox Game Pass as a valuable option that complements traditional gaming models.

Windows Central

Phil Spencer doubles down on Switch 2 support: "I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry."

Could we see Sea of Thieves or Starfield on Nintendo Switch 2? Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been talking up support for the new console.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is trying hard to avoid leaking all his Xbox plans

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer alludes to unannounced Xbox games coming this year in a recent interview.

Total Film

Phil Spencer says Fallout season 2 and the Minecraft movie give Xbox "more confidence that we should do more" adaptations, as long as it doesn't become "more like licensing"

"It's got to be about the creative outlet"

GamesRadar

Xbox boss wants to continue supporting Nintendo through the Switch 2 generation: "I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry"

Get Tony Hawk into Smash Bros, you cowards

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We're getting a DOOM Xbox Elite Controller and Xbox Series X console wrap to celebrate 'The Dark Ages' (Confirmed!)

Ready to go medieval? Celebrate DOOM: The Dark Ages with the controller that may have debuted on Xbox lead Phil Spencer's sneaky shelf.

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Phil Spencer says Xbox is "really happy" with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and thinks "there's life in that franchise," but he also wants more original Xbox IP: "We have a lot of room to tell new stories"

"Going forward, I also want to give the teams the ability to do our own games and our own franchises"

PC Gamer

Phil Spencer says not every game has to have 'a movie or a TV show' tie-in, but promises 'you're going to see more' adaptations of Microsoft games

"The videogame business is successful by itself. It doesn’t need this outlet," says the CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

Ideal Home

Will a conservatory add value to your home and how can you maximise it? This is what the pros say

This is what the pros say

Windows Central

Here's where you can buy Phil Spencer's Minecraft jacket

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer turned heads at the company’s 50th Anniversary Copilot Event by wearing a bold Adidas x Minecraft tracksuit jacket, here's where you can grab it and 'be more Phil!'

Windows Central

Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event: The latest AI announcements from Redmond

We're live from Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington, at Microsoft's 50th Anniversary + Copilot event, reporting the latest news on AI.

Windows Central

The 7 best moments in Xbox history

Xbox has been around for nearly half of Microsoft's 50-year history. Here are the seven best moments from the brand's past.

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Does a conservatory need building regulations approval? Not always, as these experts explain

Conservatories are exempt from building regulations provided these certain criteria are met

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