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Hades II and Replaced headline the newest Xbox Game Pass wave

Godlike Roguelike is coming to Game Pass.

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Xbox revamps Achievements system with new features and improvements

Changes players have been wanting for a long time now.

Dot Esports

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

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Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too

New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks suggest that the remake of Xbox's original flagship shooter will come out on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in late July.

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The OG Xbox was meant to be a PC-console hybrid, and the console's co-creator says Project Helix is "very similar"

Xbox was supposed "to be a PC running Windows" from the start

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Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”

Xbox is finally giving Achievements the kind of upgrade fans have been asking for for years — new features, modern systems, and even a dedicated internal team focused entirely on community feedback.

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If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.

Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.

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Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history

The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, and it's a big one. From the vast Tokyo City to the snowy mountains and everything in between, here's how it's all laid out.

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"The absolute pinnacle of the Forza Horizon series": I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and it's a spectacle the likes of which we haven't seen before

I finally played Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 release and got my first taste of the Japanese streets. It was worth the wait.

Windows Central

Four new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview that will change how you play the game

The Forza Horizon 6 preview build is but a tiny snapshot of what we can expect, but even so, I found four new features that add a little change to the way you'll play the game.

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“I’m already sold”: Xbox’s new Forza Horizon 6 limited‑edition accessories are (almost) here — and they might be even cooler than I expected

Xbox is reportedly preparing new Forza Horizon 6 themed accessories, including a limited edition controller and headset, with pricing details already emerging ahead of launch.

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All Xbox Game Pass members get a truly essential RPG release for free – not just Ultimate

Xbox Game Pass' April additions so far include a role-player that you simply must own – and Hades II, to boot

Xbox Game Pass is losing one of its best games at the worst possible time — get it now while it's cheap before it leaves Microsoft's service

In just over a week, and months before the scheduled launch of GTA 6, GTA 5 will no longer be playable on Xbox Game Pass.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass' April lineup brings this surging Call of Duty game, and one of last year's biggest additions is coming to more tiers — plus, Hades 2, DayZ, and more

Microsoft has announced April's wave of Xbox Game Pass additions, and it includes the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot, Hades 2, and many other titles.

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The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025

Xbox has unveiled the batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the month of April, and it includes some absolute bangers like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Day Z, and more.

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"You wanna live forever?!": A boomer shooter inspired by the satirical world of 'Starship Troopers' will have you blasting bugs on Xbox

Based on the satirical novel and film franchise, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! puts the player in the shoes of Major Dietz as they fight back an army of alien arachnids. Or try things out from the bug’s perspective and destroy all humans. Either way, you’re in for a good…

Windows Central

Whoa, delisted Xbox 360 games just showed up on the Xbox Store — did Microsoft leak new Xbox Backwards Compatibility games?

Several delisted Xbox and Xbox 360 games have recently appeared on the Xbox Store, leading many to wonder if they'll be made backwards compatible soon.

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Crimson Desert players average over 20 hours a week in the open-world game, blowing away almost everything else on consoles

Players are pouring in the hours, at least in the US

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The GameSir X5s is a solid budget mobile controller you can also use with the Nintendo Switch 2

The GameSir X5s is a surprisingly capable budget option in the mobile controller market.

Player One

Xbox Cloud Gaming Leaks Claim Return of Lost Classics, Including 'Aegis Wing'

Xbox Cloud Gaming may be offering classic games in the future, according to claims made by online leaks.

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“I couldn’t enjoy it fully until now”: Crimson Desert’s once‑exclusive PS5 mode finally arrives on Xbox — and I’m ready to dive back in

Crimson Desert’s 4K output mode launched first on PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X initially left out. Pearl Abyss declined to comment on the delay, though Xbox has now received a fixed 4K output option.

Tom’s Hardware

Delisted Xbox 360 games briefly reappear on the Xbox Store — Microsoft prepares backward compatibility revival

This follows Xbox Vice President Jason Ronald's commitment at GDC 2026 in March to revive the company's backward compatibility program.

Dot Esports

When is crossplay coming to Elder Scrolls Online?

Feels like it's been hundred years.

Player One

What Does Microsoft Gaming Copilot AI Bring to Xbox Consoles?

Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI brings significant enhancements to the Xbox console gaming experience.

GamesRadar

Veteran Halo developer of 17 years accuses the studio of blacklisting, fraud, and "multiple harassment campaigns"

Glenn Israel claims "numerous unethical and/or unlawful acts" were committed by Halo Studios higher-ups

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