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PlayStation and Xbox have done the impossible by unifying gamers against them both

The whole house is pissed off.

Destructoid

Obsidian reportedly safe from Xbox studio closures despite fears the RPG powerhouse was in negotiations to avoid shutdown

The iconic dev behind Fallout: New Vegas, Grounded, Star Wars: KOTOR 2, and more

GamesRadar

The July Purge: Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs as AI Restructuring Hits Xbox, Sales

Microsoft is reportedly planning fresh July layoffs affecting thousands in Xbox, sales and consulting as its AI‑driven restructuring reshapes jobs across the tech giant.

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"Piracy is the only extant form of media preservation": Sony killing discs just proved video game historians correct, and I worry about what's next

Sony's announcement of an end to physical discs for PlayStation has caused quite an uproar, and the frustration from video game historians is palpable. We're now entering a time when piracy is the only way to actually keep games around, despite a lot of work from major institutions, and that's…

Windows Central

As Sony revokes digital licenses and Xbox hints at a discless future — I'm saying a sad farewell to physical software, midnight launches, and second-hand game savings

Physical games are fading as Sony pulls digital licenses and Xbox eyes a discless future, ending second‑hand savings and my happy memories of midnight launches.

Windows Central

450 words on Clockwork Revolution, the console exclusive that may mark the end of an era for Xbox

inXile Entertainment is leading the return to console exclusivity in 2027 amidst a volatile restructure that threatens to change the way Xbox makes games forever

GamesRadar

Fantasy meets reality: Why turmoil at Xbox is impacting IO Interactive and Project Fantasy

007: First Light and new Hitman: World of Assassination updates sent IOI on a victory lap – a publishing partner just spoiled the party

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PlayStation might have ditched the discs, but Sega is keeping physical games alive – with new Mega Drive / Genesis cartridges, no less

There are new, special edition Mega Drive cartridge releases for Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2

PS Plus getting free Call of Duty for PS5, even after Xbox Game Pass Ultimate calls it quits

The latest PS Plus games come with a bit of a surprise

Xbox might be following PlayStation's lead, as new reports claim Microsoft is testing a new disc-to-digital game feature called 'Positron', and the next-gen Project Helix console won't have a disc drive

Project Helix will reportedly not feature a disc drive, as sources claim Xbox is testing a disc-to-digital feature that will digitize a user's game library.

TechRadar

What does Xbox's Matthew Ball mean when he says "We are working very hard to rethink everything that we can about Helix"?

In a recent interview, Xbox Chief Strategy Officer said that the firm's next console "Helix" is being rethought. What exactly does he mean by this? Let's speculate, for funsies.

Windows Central

Xbox Is Reportedly Testing Digitizing Physical Games for the Disc-Free Project Helix

Xbox is testing a new program that will digitize games from a disc, as part of its move to go disc-free with Project Helix.

Player One

Consoles continue their trend of just becoming worse PCs

As prices go up and exclusives dry up, the old "plug-and-play" argument has never been flimsier.

PC Gamer

Xbox is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical game collections as PlayStation decides to phase out discs

There's no stopping the digitization of games, but this could keep Xbox discs from becoming completely obsolete

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Xbox reportedly testing a way to digitize physical games in the wake of PlayStation killing game discs — feature said to go back to Xbox One-era games

Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical games going back to the Xbox One with digital copies tied to the owner of the physical disc.

Windows Central

New details emerge on Xbox 'Positron', Microsoft's disc-to-digital program — as it seems likely Xbox Helix will drop discs too

Xbox Helix is likely to be joining PlayStation 5 in dropping discs. A new report describes how Microsoft plans to mitigate the issue.

Destructoid

I guess backwards compatibility is dead on consoles now

There was once a dream that was backwards compatibility.

International Business Times UK

Is Xbox in Trouble? Shocking New 'GTA 6' Pre-Order Disparity Reveals a Devastating Nightmare For Microsoft

'GTA 6' pre-orders reveal a significant platform divide, with PlayStation leading Xbox by eight to one. This disparity has sparked controversy and debate over Xbox's market position.

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International Business Times UK

Xbox Reportedly Planning 'Largest Single Layoff Event In Gaming History' With Cuts Set for July 7

Xbox is reportedly preparing the 'largest single layoff event in gaming history,' with fears for Undead Labs, Ninja Theory and other studios as cuts are rumoured to start on 7 July.

GamesRadar

Just one generation ago, PlayStation couldn't shut up about how great physical games are: "Keep it forever"

Sony is killing physical game production for new games in 2028

The Times of India

Microsoft layoffs: Up to 5,500 jobs at risk as AI push sparks fresh H1-B debate

Microsoft is preparing to cut around 5,500 jobs in another round of layoffs as it continues shifting billions of dollars towards artificial intelligence (AI), with the expected move also reigniting debate over the company's use of the H1-B visa programme.

PC Gamer

Xbox reportedly wants to put a stake in Blade and sell off Arkane, even though Todd Howard says development is going well

Eventually we'll just be left with Halo and Call of Duty.

Windows Central

This PC gaming launcher for Windows handhelds lets you browse stores and compare the best prices — all in one place

Winhanced has introduced a built-in game store that lets users compare prices across multiple storefronts, view Game Pass availability, and receive personalized game recommendations. The update also graduates several long-awaited features from early access, making the launcher an even stronger replacement for Xbox Mode on Windows handhelds.

Windows Central

PlayStation kills physical games as Xbox and Sony continue making poor decisions

Sony has confirmed it will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation releases from January 2028, citing the industry's shift toward digital purchases.

The Guardian - UK

No console-flation: how the thirst for AI chips is sending games console prices soaring

AI data centres, memory scarcity and factory capacity are costing consumers –and console makers

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