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3 things I liked and 2 I didn't after 30 minutes with Grounded 2

Honey, I shrunk the sequel.

PC Gamer

Ninja Gaiden 4 is bloody, stylish, and pure fun — I cannot wait for the full release of this Xbox, Team Ninja, and PlatinumGames team-up

After going hands-on with Ninja Gaiden 4, I'm convinced the team-up of Team Ninja, PlatinumGames, and Xbox Game Studios is what this series needed.

Windows Central

The Outer Worlds 2 is fixing the first RPG's biggest weakness by improving guns "in every way", and the sci-fi nerd in me is already screaming about the Shrink Ray

Opinion | The Outer World 2's sci-fi weapons sound rad as hell, and the improvements look like such a step up from the first RPG

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The Outer Worlds 2 game director says its writing has a 'less silly, darker tone' than the first game

People aren't always bad in silly ways. Sometimes they're just bad.

PC Gamer

I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the ROG Xbox Ally X, and it's a fantastic experience that blew me away

I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the ROG Xbox Ally X after the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and it's a fantastic experience.

Windows Central

I can't believe we're already getting a sequel to one of the best survival games ever, and I doubly can't believe how much it'll cost

During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Obsidian Entertainment shocked me by unveiling Grounded 2, the sequel to one of my favorite survival games of all time.

Windows Central

Xbox wins "Not-E3" again, the new king of consistency

From 2012 to the present, Xbox has become the pinnacle of gaming showcases.

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"Celebrate 25 years of Xbox with ... a classic that's been with us since the beginning." Did Phil Spencer just tease a new Halo game for 2026?

During Microsoft's 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer may have teased a new Halo game coming in 2026 to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary.

Windows Central

7 things you need to know from Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, plus juicy Grounded 2 details for Obsidian's other sequel

Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase gave us a huge look at both The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2 from Obsidian. Here's an in-depth overview of everything the developer had to show.

Windows Central

The era of $80 Xbox games has officially arrived, there's no hiding from it now

We knew it was coming, no matter how much we hated it. The era of $80 Xbox first-party games has officially arrived, and there's no going back.

Windows Central

Grounded 2: Everything you need to know about the new survival game

Grounded 2 is now out in Early Access, so here's all the latest news before you dive into a new bug-filled adventure

GamesRadar

Xbox Showcase 2025 preview: What I expect to see from Microsoft's big annual games blowout

It's that time again. The Xbox Showcase is upon us, set for sail on June 8th. What can we expect to see? I have some ideas — without hard spoilers.

Windows Central

Gears of War: Reloaded – Everything you need to know about the Gears of War remaster

Gears of War: Reloaded brought back one Xbox's most iconic shooters, and it's out now now (on PS5 and PC, too)

GamesRadar

Gears of War: Reloaded — Release date, price, and everything you need to know

Gears of War: Reloaded is a new remaster of the classic game, and it's coming to Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5. Here's everything you need to know.

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"We pitched it for 10 years and we weren’t sure if it was going to go into orbit" — Discussing 'A Minecraft Movie' as it breaks records on the way to streaming

As 'A Minecraft Movie' heads to streaming off the back of immense success, I sat down with two of its creators to discuss the movie's 10-year march to release.

Windows Central

It took 15 YEARS for Minecraft to let us craft this item, but it's finally coming (plus new music and more)

In the latest Minecraft Preview and Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, Mojang Studios has added craftable saddles to the game, alongside other new features.

Windows Central

DOOM: The Dark Ages release date — Launch time, Early Access, and when it comes out in your time zone

DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of 2025's most anticipated new games, and it's only a few short days away now. Here's exactly when it's coming out, including specific launch times for every time zone.

Windows Central

Xbox has become a Game Pass machine and nothing more — Is it enough to justify Microsoft's console over a costly gaming PC?

I can't think of many reasons to buy an Xbox over competing platforms when Microsoft has dwindled its appeal to one place: Game Pass.

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Inverse

PlayStation's Hottest Games Are Coming From Its Biggest Console Rival

Xbox Game Studios has become the dominant publisher on the PS5 thanks to ports of its biggest exclusives like Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones, proof that its multiplatform strategy is paying off big.

Space

The Outer Worlds 2: Release window, trailers, story details & everything else we know

Space isn't safe from money-hungry corporations, and sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds 2 will play with that idea in 2025. Here's everything we know about Obsidian's sci-fi sequel.

Windows Central

"That was really frustrating for us on the dev side." Halo dev explains how one of the Xbox series' biggest controversies came to be

Nearly 10 years after the game's release, a Halo dev has given details about one of Halo 5's biggest controversies.

Windows Central

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered — Xbox Game Pass, platforms, and everything you need to know

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is available now, so here's everything you need to know.

TechRadar

Forza Horizon 5 shines on PS5, but the Realms update left me wanting more

Forza Horizon 5 is a perfect fit for PS5, but the new Realms content feels like a missed opportunity for something more.

Windows Central

The Outer Worlds 2: Xbox Game Pass, gameplay, and everything you need to know

Here are all the details you need to know about The Outer Worlds 2, including its gameplay, Xbox Game Pass availability, and more.

Windows Central

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.

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