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The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty

Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.

Windows Central

PSA: You might have some money on your hands if you have the rare Xbox Minecraft Pig Controller

The official Minecraft Pig Controller launched alongside the Minecraft Creeper Controller in 2017. Since then, this unique gamepad has become a valuable collector's item.

Windows Central

The top game in my backlog now has a free demo for Xbox, PC, and PS5 — so I'm finally going to play it

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden released earlier this year to positive reviews from both critics and players. Now, it's gotten a free demo for Xbox, PC, and PS5.

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As Xbox shutters studios, community concern mounts for the teams behind Doom, Avowed, Hellblade, and more

They "all seem unsafe now"

GamesRadar

Revenue from game subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass has barely grown in 2 years, potentially explaining Microsoft's studio closures

The megacorp is now reinvesting in "high-impact titles"

GamesRadar

Microsoft guts four studios to focus on priority games aka Bethesda games

Microsoft makes ruthless cuts to development staff despite successful releases.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft’s Bethesda shake-up explained: studio shutdowns, scrapped games, refunds and more

Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks is also closing down as part of the franchise-focused reorganisation

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After posting daily updates for 7 years, Prey fan account that was counting the days until a sequel reacts to studio closure: "It's over"

Prey developer Arkane Austin was one of the studio's shutdown by Xbox today

GamesRadar

After a year of Xbox execs celebrating Hi-Fi Rush as a "break out hit" and saying "we don't quit" on games like Redfall, everyone wants to know what changed

"We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Tango Gameworks delivered"

GamesRadar

Microsoft torches multiple Xbox studios then tells you to 'feel the burn' with the most tone-deaf controller launch of all time

Microsoft just announced the full closure of three studios, with another being folded into Zenimax Online. That hasn't stopped them from releasing a controller for the one-hundredth time this generation!

Windows Central

"A f***ing gut stab": Arkane Lyon director, other devs react to Microsoft shuttering Xbox studios in yet another layoff wave

In the aftermath of the announcement that Microsoft is closing three Xbox studios, developers around the industry are sharing their shock, sadness, anger, and concern for the future.

Windows Central

Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush leads respond to Xbox's sudden closure of their studios: "I don’t quite have the words"

"Today's news is terrible, for all of us"

GamesRadar

Forget exclusivity concerns, Microsoft's latest Xbox studio closures hurt me more than anything else

In a devastating turn of events, Microsoft has announced the total closure of multiple Bethesda Games Studios, and it has shaken my faith in the platform.

Windows Central

Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process

Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.

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As Xbox handheld rumors swirl, Microsoft starts testing console Wi-Fi feature 10 years too late

Microsoft seems to be flirting with the idea of an Xbox handheld, and the latest Wi-Fi feature for Xbox consoles could be preparation for a new device.

TechRadar

How to connect your AirPods to an Xbox

Find out how to connect your AirPods to an Xbox Series X/S or One in just a few minutes in this step by step guide.

Tom’s Guide

You can play 2 of the best Star Wars games for free this weekend — here's how

Xbox and Nintendo Switch players can play a free Star Wars game for a limited amount of time. Here’s what to play on May 4th.

Windows Central

In a single month, Xbox took over the PlayStation Store, Microsoft revealed the price of Windows 10 support, and Elon Musk said AI may end humanity

Microsoft stories dripped out all throughout April, and we saw interesting developments in the worlds of Windows, Xbox, and PC gaming. Here are all of the biggest stories from last month.

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Hellblade 2's PC requirements have at last been revealed

Xbox Game Studios and Ninja Theory have announced the system requirements for the PC version of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. Read on to learn what specs your PC will need to run this highly-anticipated title.

Windows Central

'Hellblade 2' will be delivered in 2.39:1 aspect ratio, creating cinematic film bars on non-ultrawide displays

Hellblade 2 is launching on May 21, 2024, and Ninja Theory just confirmed an interesting titbit about its cinematic delivery.

GamesRadar

Ori and the Blind Forest devs decided not to go with Microsoft for its new ARPG as PlayStation players always begged for the Metroidvania

No Rest for the Wicked isn't limited to Xbox or PC

TechRadar

Starfield's May update finally adds 60fps on Xbox Series X with new display settings feature

Bethesda Game Studios has released the details for Starfield's next major update.

Windows Central

Playing 'Ghostwire: Tokyo' just made me wish it was a horror game

I finally played Ghostwire: Tokyo from Tango Gameworks, and while I really enjoyed the game, I couldn't help but wonder how much better it would've been as horror.

Finally, Starfield will soon get the free upgrade we've all been waiting for

Starfield is getting a very, very welcome update in a couple of weeks, that Xbox Series X owners should especially enjoy.

GamesRadar

Ninja Theory is sharing "something" Hellblade 2 related every day until launch, and the first drop is a real nice-looking new screenshot

The Xbox sequel launches May 21

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