Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Xbox

Why Xbox (and others) are considering the role of "ads" on console — it's more complicated than simple "greed," unfortunately

Even before the current memory crisis and various other crises, the volume of players spending literally *nothing* on consoles like Xbox and PlayStation is increasing. When you're selling hardware at a loss, that's a problem.

Windows Central

From Olivia Rodrigo to The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

The multiple Grammy-winner muses tunefully on love’s ups and downs, while Peter Mullan stars as a local historian in a new comedy drama

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox: Report

Microsoft is exploring significant changes for its Xbox gaming division. Options include a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is also considering joint ventures. These moves aim to make the gaming business more attractive for potential sale. New leadership plans increased spending on top game…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games

A new report suggests Microsoft may also be giving thought to spinning off its Xbox division or selling it entirely.

PC Gamer

PowerA now wants in on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a specialist new controller, and it'll work on Xbox, too

PowerA has shown off a first look at a new controller in partnership with Meridian GMT. You won't be playing Call of Duty on this, but if you're into Microsoft Flight Simulator, you'll want to take a look.

Windows Central

New Xbox CEO reportedly pushing for faster Fallout and Elder Scrolls games as Bethesda crosses 8 years since The Elder Scrolls 6 reveal

I mean, I don't hate this, in theory

GamesRadar

Microsoft considered cutting Xbox off entirely and making it easier to sell, report says

Amid Xbox overhaul discussions, all options seem to be on the table

GamesRadar

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Stuntman: Hollywood was the best 15 minutes of my Summer Game Fest

Summer Preview 2026 | This revival of a PS2 and Xbox 360 cult classic already had me hooked even before I started driving the Back to the Future DeLorean

GamesRadar

Report: Microsoft restructuring Xbox is "on the table" — it wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games

A new report suggests Microsoft is considering restructuring Xbox, and also wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games.

Windows Central

Xbox exec clarifies that Netflix-style in-game ads that interrupt gameplay would be a bad idea, actually

"Ads should be used to offer more affordable alternatives alongside today's ad-free experiences"

GamesRadar

Microsoft Flight Simulator fans are getting all-new flight stick and yoke options from Thrustmaster, made for beginners and pros

Thrustmaster just unveiled all-new accessories at Flight Sim Expo in Minnesota, compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox, PC, and now PS5.

Windows Central

The wait for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 just got a little bit shorter as early access to the campaign becomes a preorder bonus

Infinity Ward announces campaign early access for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, starting on October 16 for those who digitally preorder the game.

Windows Central

How to watch The Alien Autopsy Scandal online – stream documentary from anywhere

Sky’s new UFO documentary will have you looking out for aliens - here’s how to watch it anywhere

TechRadar

"Xbox will dissolve into Windows," ex PlayStation boss says, which is Microsoft's "strength"

His comments come amid reports of restructuring under Xbox's new CEO

GamesRadar

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Hardware

Xbox will pay five times more for memory and storage in 2027 than it did two years ago — CEO Asha Sharma admits there's an unsustainable hardware gap that 'cannot continue'

The next-gen Xbox Helix is looking in trouble due to surging memory and storage costs that are forcing even a giant like Microsoft to bend down.

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6's save-wiping bug is finally being investigated: "Thank you for your patience while we work on a resolution"

Playground Games has finally provided an update on Forza Horizon 6's save-wiping bug. While a PC fix is already rolling out through Microsoft Gaming Services, Xbox players will require a system update, with Quick Resume currently identified as a potential contributor to the issue.

Windows Central

Inside Xbox's margin crush: A string of misses at Xbox Game Studios, misguided Game Pass decisions, and the memory rout at its core

Microsoft's gaming division is facing a margin crisis, although not in a vacuum. The entire industry is struggling to figure out a healthy path forward in a universe where memory has become scarce.

International Business Times UK

Thousands Fear For Their Jobs As Xbox Braces For Brutal Cuts In Major Microsoft Overhaul

Microsoft's Xbox division faces layoffs and budget cuts as new CEO Asha Sharma addresses financial challenges, aiming to improve profitability amid declining sales and strategic shifts.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times UK

Xbox Layoffs Imminent? CEO Says Company Is 'Over Extended' After Years of Expansion

Microsoft's Xbox reportedly plans major layoffs in July as new CEO Asha Sharma warns the gaming unit is overextended after a $20B five-year spending spree.

Netflix vs Disney Plus, Switch 2 vs Xbox – T3 Tech Cup, 12 June

Welcome to our tech alternative to the big game, where we play off the biggest gadgets against each other to find a true champion – it's voted for by you with no VAR involved.

Pedestrian.tv

Spyro, Gears Of War & More: Everything We Learned From The Xbox Games Showcase 2026

We went hands-on at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 in LA. From the new Spyro to Call of Duty, check out our breakdown of every major reveal.

Player One

Xbox Teases Release Date For Project Helix—Is the Gaming Console Coming Next Year?

Xbox's new CEO has made official comments regarding the company's plans, including a teaser for Project Helix's release.

Windows Central

Gears of War: E-Day ranks among the top five “most covered, watched, and discussed games” of showcase season

New data from LevelUp reveals that Gears of War: E-Day ranked fifth among the most covered, watched, and discussed games of showcase season. The rankings also featured Spyro: A Realm Reborn, giving Xbox two franchises in the top 10.

Windows Central

Xbox's chief strategist considers using ads to "offer more affordable alternatives" for experiences — but says "The question is not 'Can we cram ads in everything?'" [UPDATED]

Xbox's chief strategist is considering ads that might help "keep our products affordable" and "fund outstanding work from our development teams."

Windows Central

"We have no desire to move away from the console business": Xbox reaffirms Microsoft's commitment to console even as it plans to "get better" at PC, mobile

While Microsoft and Xbox plan to explore other platforms, it says it needs to "shore up the platform we have," and vows it won't "move away" from consoles.

1 … 16 17 18 19

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.