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"Project Helix will be available as a 1st party Xbox console": Microsoft pushes back on swirling third-party hardware rumors

While OEM devices are not ruled out, the company remains committed to building and selling its own hardware, offering clearer direction amid ongoing speculation.

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Xbox's Starfield just topped US game sales for the first time since launch after its PS5 release — is Bethesda's RPG selling well on PlayStation after all?

Starfield was the best-selling game in the US during the same week that the Xbox RPG came to PS5 and got some sizable content updates from Bethesda.

Windows Central

It's time for Xbox to stop apologizing for its existence

If there's one thing I think Xbox should change under new CEO Asha Sharma — it's in how Xbox presents itself to the public. Xbox needs to stop hiding.

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Microsoft and Xbox just announced a new games showcase coming this week — here's when it is, what to expect, and how to watch

The ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase has been announced, and will bring Xbox and PC gamers a closer look at new indie games on the way later this week.

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Xbox Game Pass gets "grim prognosis" from former PlayStation CEO, new Xbox head Asha Sharma tells him they should "chat sometime"

Everything OK over there?

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A new wave of Xbox Game Pass titles lands this week, including a Vampire Survivors spin‑off and classic Final Fantasy

Vampire Crawlers, Final Fantasy V, Aphelion, KILN, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass during the second half of April 2026.

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Xbox Game Pass getting five day one releases for free, but I'm more worried about what's leaving the service

Xbox Game Pass will give you some great games this month, but also remove something special

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It all makes sense: GameSir's bizarrely discontinued TMR controller is being resurrected as an officially licensed Xbox peripheral, but a new 8K polling model is perfect for PC players

GameSir has announced the Tarantula Pro Series, which brings back one of my favorite products from this controller maker.

GamesRadar

Vampire Crawlers review (Xbox Game Pass) — the creators of Vampire Survivors have built yet another addictive pixelated masterpiece

Poncle has done it again. Vampire Crawlers is a quirky, tactical evolution of the Survivors formula. A must-play on Xbox Game Pass.

Windows Central

“Grim prognosis”: Former PlayStation CEO questions Game Pass as new Xbox CEO would "love to chat."

Former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden questions Xbox’s Game Pass strategy, calling its outlook grim, as new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma responds publicly and signals openness to discussion.

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Update: Release Date and New Story Details Revealed

The exciting new world of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 arrives in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Explore AGE 1000 with original characters and a groundbreaking storyline that redefines the franchise.

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I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving?

ASUS and Qualcomm created a stellar Windows laptop in the Zenbook A16, but can it handle any PC gaming? I tested a few favorites to find out.

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“Yes, we’re beginning to look into port options”: critically acclaimed Sword of the Sea could be heading to Xbox

Giant Squid has confirmed it is beginning to explore port options for Sword of the Sea, raising the possibility of a future Xbox release for the critically acclaimed indie title.

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“Looking into this” as Xbox’s new CEO steps in after an Insider update reportedly bricks a Series S and raises fresh concerns

Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma directly responded to an Xbox Insider who claimed a recent update bricked their Series S.

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“A surprise BAFTA result lands” as South of Midnight outperforms expectations and a new winner takes the spotlight

South of Midnight wins the BAFTA for New Intellectual Property, beating titles like Split Fiction and ARC Raiders, marking Xbox’s only award at this year’s ceremony.

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Will Saros come to PC or Xbox? What we know so far

No PC and Xbox ports so far.

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After Xbox's big Metro 2039 reveal, it just got the best deal on 4A Games' franchise I've ever seen — get every Metro game dirt cheap while you can

To celebrate the Metro 2039 reveal, 4A Games has made the Metro games cheaper than ever on Xbox and other platforms for a limited time. Take advantage!

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"Hold management accountable. Protect the devs": Former Halo art director implores fans to direct anger "where it belongs" after allegations of "unlawful acts"

After former Halo art director Glenn Israel claimed "unlawful acts" occurred at Halo Studios, he's asked fans to direct anger to management, not devs.

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"It really is coming along": Xbox games head Matt Booty was asked which upcoming game from Microsoft stands out — here's what he said (and why I agree)

Recently, Xbox's games chief Matt Booty was asked which upcoming projects from the brand stand out, and the RPG Clockwork Revolution came to mind for him.

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'People of Note': Turn-based combat becomes a full-blown musical experience in this new Xbox Play Anywhere title from Annapurna Interactive

People of Note is a turn-based RPG musical available now on Xbox from Iridium Studios and Annapurna Interactive blending turn-based RPG mechanics that follows a would-be popstar that has to assemble a genre-bending band of musicians and experience music in a whole new light.

PC Gamer

Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly already sold 500k on Steam a month before launch, while my beloved Motorsport has crashed into a brick wall

Being set in Japan after years of fan requests certainly helps.

GamesRadar

Nacon RIG is slowly but surely fixing my biggest issue with its headsets: US availability

RIG is finally my biggest issue with its headsets, as three models from the R5 series just launched in North America.

Windows Central

"Cloud Gaming with monthly time limit": Microsoft's code hints at an Xbox Game Pass 'TRITON' codename and new 'Duet' tier

New findings tied to Xbox’s TRITON and Duet codenames suggest Microsoft could introduce monthly cloud gaming limits. The potential changes do align with broader efforts to reshape Game Pass pricing and tiers.

Player One

Xbox Surprise Free Gift Cards Rolling Out to Select Players, Gamers Report $5 Store Credit Giveaway

Xbox players report surprise $5 gift card credits appearing in accounts as a limited-time store promotion with no official selection details confirmed yet.

GamesRadar

Xbox wants Fable to have Diablo-level cutscenes as Matt Booty casually reveals Blizzard is helping out with the RPG reboot's cinematics

Say what you want about Blizzard games, their cinematics are unmatched

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