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GameSir G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition review

Would you pay $10 more for higher polling?

PC Gamer

Xbox Game Pass goes free at last – AAA games, cloud gaming, and Xbox rewards in a brand-new "Starter Tier"

Xbox Game Pass finally gets a free tier with AAA games, cloud gaming and more

Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

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The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI

The "dedicated gaming experience" for WIndows 11 is now rolling out in "select markets."

PC Gamer

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

Windows Central

“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline

Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

Windows Central

"I just wanted to take Solstice ... and kind of blow it up a little bit": This solo Xbox dev has built a puzzle gauntlet with metroidvania leanings, and it's coming soon

Solo developer Riddle Master Productions' voxel-style isometric metroidvania, OOLO, is coming to Xbox as a Play Anywhere title in May.

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Will Subnautica 2 have crossplay and cross-platform support?

Good news for fans.

Dot Esports

Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new

Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

Windows Central

PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners

Microsoft Flight Simulator adds PlayStation VR2 support on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting Xbox’s continued absence from virtual reality and raising questions about missed opportunities.

Windows Central

Subnautica 2 release time countdown: When does it launch in your region?

It's about time.

Dot Esports

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took the job less than 3 months ago, says 'player and revenue growth has not yet met our ambition' as Microsoft gaming continues to slide

I mean, yeah. No kidding.

PC Gamer

Is Subnautica 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass?

A day one launch for the beloved underwater adventure's sequel.

Dot Esports

Elder Scrolls Online director says his cancelled MMO was a "missed opportunity" for Bethesda and Xbox, but "a giant successful video game" isn't enough for Microsoft's higher-ups

"That was just a very large bet and they needed to hedge their large bets"

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"With our partners, we’ve been committed to continual updates": The Xbox Ally range picks up BIG enhancements to boost the TV experience — with AutoSR in tow

The promised auto super resolution features appear on Xbox Ally X today, with other major enhancements to the Xbox Ally connected TV experience. Here's what's new.

Windows Central

"It's not even stocked in major retail stores, you know": One Japanese indie developer directly addresses a lack of Xbox presence

A Japanese developer behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Rain explains why the game is not on Xbox, citing limited manpower and the platform’s lack of retail presence in Japan.

TechRadar

Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major retail stores'

An indie game developer has explained why many smaller companies don't create Xbox ports.

GamesRadar

Xbox studio accidentally gave away the RPG that led to OG Fallout for free, so now it's giving everyone a way to play it legitimately

inXile Entertainment is fixing broken versions of Wasteland Remastered that it handed out by accident

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New Xbox head Asha Sharma says "we know we have work to do" as quarterly hardware sales sink another 33%

Game Pass isn't looking so hot at the moment either

Windows Central

“We know we have work to do to earn every player”: Xbox CEO admits growth is falling short

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that player and revenue growth are falling short of expectations following Microsoft’s latest earnings report, offering a candid response as fans react.

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Why Xbox’s new logo feels instantly nostalgic

It’s giving Frutiger Aero.

GamesRadar

The Steam Controller is all the rage, but I've been distracted by a modern Dreamcast controller that's more like Valve's original pad

Valve's Steam Controller is sparking discourse, but after testing the Retro Fighters StrikerDC Dreamcast controller, I've got newfound respect for the pad.

Windows Central

"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox

Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.

Windows Central

Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" — "Not surprising at all"

Following Microsoft's huge Xbox Game Pass price drop last week, industry analysts have reacted to the cut and say they believe it will lead to growth.

Windows Central

We’ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better

Windows 11 Insider builds for the last half of April 2026 introduce major updates, including Windows Update overhaul, Xbox mode, and Point-in-time Restore.

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