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Xbox boss Phil Spencer says "we welcome new options for players" as Valve unveils new rival hardware in the Steam Machine, saying new competition is how "gaming moves forward"

Microsoft is all about giving players options

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The next Xbox doesn't seem to be coming from Xbox at all

The rebirth of the Steam Machine seems to have beaten Xbox to the punch

'Black Ops 7' Global Release Times Confirmed – Find Out When You Can Play

The official global release times for 'Black Ops 7' have been confirmed. Unlock times vary significantly between PC and consoles, leading to a staggered worldwide release schedule across different regions.

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Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony's PlayStation State of Play Japan November 2025

Here are the games from the PlayStation State of Play Japan November 2025 that are also coming to Xbox and PC.

Windows Central

"Bethesda has no fans; it has victims" — Fallout 4 flooded with negative Steam reviews as players slam Anniversary Edition for PC performance issues, breaking mods

PC players are condemning Fallout 4's new Anniversary Edition for breaking mods and causing performance issues despite not actually adding content to the RPG.

Windows Central

Phil Spencer reminds everyone that Xbox is 'one of the largest publishers on Steam' as he congratulates Valve on its new hardware with all the enthusiasm of a man paying his taxes

"Congrats on today's announce."

PC Gamer

Valve just quietly redefined what PC gaming can be all while an increasingly delusional Microsoft desperately tries to tell everyone their PC is an Xbox now

Valve has been loosening a desperate Microsoft's grip on PC gaming one gnarled finger at a time.

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Valve lays the foundations for an Arm-based gaming handheld future with first Snapdragon-powered SteamOS VR headset

The new Steam Frame is coming next year and is Valve's first all-in-one headset running SteamOS, powered by a Snapdragon chip.

Windows Central

Valve is back with an all-new Steam Machine 'console' rammed with games from Steam, Xbox, and PS5 — here are the mini PC's specs, features, launch window, and more

Steam Machine is back! Valve has brought its console-like PC back from the dead, and this time, it's a lot more promising. Here's what we know so far.

Windows Central

Get your motor running — this former PlayStation exclusive now takes Xbox players on a horrifying road trip with Game Pass

Pacific Drive, the former PlayStation exclusive title from Ironwood Studios and Kepler Interactive, has parked itself on Xbox Game Pass with support for Xbox's Play Anywhere initiative.

Windows Central

Xbox “has not yet fully embraced Switch 2” according to ex-Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, who’s surprised Microsoft hasn’t “easily” ported more games

Xbox seems to be taking PlayStation more seriously than Nintendo

GamesRadar

Backbone is here with a nostalgic Xbox Cloud Gaming controller — sporting an old-school green transparent shell

The new Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is a nostalgic nod to the OG translucent Xbox shells of yore, and it boosts cloud gaming viability by a considerable amount.

Windows Central

Sorry Elite Series 2, mobile accessory maker Backbone just unveiled the ultimate Xbox controller

Backbone has just unveiled a new Xbox mobile controller.

TechRadar

'Black Ops 7' Global Release Times Confirmed – Find Out When You Can Play

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PS5 sales finally eclipse every Xbox console, including the Xbox 360 — what went wrong for Microsoft gaming?

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has officially outsold every Xbox console individually, including the top-selling Xbox 360, marking a dramatic shift from the era when the Xbox ruled the gaming world.

Tom’s Hardware

First images of exclusive custom Xbox 360 launch console shared ahead of HD-gaming pioneer’s 20th anniversary — project leader Major Nelson admits he has never powered on 'Launch Team 05' console

As the Xbox 360 turns 20, the first images showing an exclusive edition of the console, which some claim kicked off the HD gaming era, have been shared on social media.

Windows Central

Elden Ring Nightreign just announced its big The Forsaken Hollows DLC, and it's got a release date — here's everything new, and oh my gosh, that's Artorias

Elden Ring Nightreign's DLC expansion has been revealed as The Forsaken Hollows, and it's bringing new playable characters, bosses, and more to the co-op roguelike spinoff in less than a month.

Windows Central

Mixtape hits pause: the musical coming‑of‑age game now arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2026

Mixtape, a game set in the 90s that's all about crafting the perfect mixtape with one last night of teenage freedom, is now launching in 2026.

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ARC Raiders is exploding right now, with more than 4 million sales and over 700,000 players hitting the servers at once

ARC Raiders is climbing so quickly it might end up challenging Battlefield and Call of Duty sooner than anyone expected.

Windows Central

A brilliant new app makes your Xbox Ally look cleaner with proper Steam artwork

Your Xbox Ally finally looks like a real storefront powered by proper artwork.

GamesRadar

Hi-Fi Rush director says "don't panic" as the soundtrack gets delisted and the rhythm action game disappears from third-party PC stores: "This is likely publisher transition related"

Haven't Hi-Fi Rush fans been through enough already?

Windows Central

This big PS5 exclusive could be coming to Xbox soon — the developer is "considering additional platform expansions" after strong Steam sales on PC

Tom’s Guide

31 best gifts for gamers in 2025 — Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 Pro, ROG Xbox Ally X and more

There's plenty of great gifts for the gamer in your life in 2025, from the Switch 2 to the PS5 Pro, and we've got picks to suit every budget.

GamesRadar

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the console wars are over because Xbox needs "support from Sony for Microsoft’s software to reach the largest audience"

"The years of direct competition are done"

GamesRadar

The PS5 has now outsold every Xbox in history as its latest 84.2 million sales milestone places it ahead of the Xbox 360

But it still hasn't passed the PS3, so it currently stands as the lowest-selling Sony home console

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