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'Is Marathon a success? Unfortunately, no, not yet' — Former Xbox exec says Bungie's new extraction shooter was built at a scale and cost that the current market 'simply isn't rewarding'

Former Microsoft Game Studios executive producer Laura Fryer believes Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is a success among players, but the studio has a long road ahead to make the game worth its investment.

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Xbox says Copilot on consoles provides "coaching," but it actually talks to you like a baby with a controller: "It's a bit of a grind, but hey, you're already on Torment 4"

What hath God wrought

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Top 5 Best PC Gaming Controllers 2026: Kill Stick Drift & Level Up Your Game!

Ranked top 5 best PC gaming controllers 2026: Xbox Wireless, Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, GameSir G7 Pro & more.

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One of Xbox Game Pass' most promising new indie games finally has a release date, and it's not far off — I hope it's as addicting as the dev's first game

The Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers finally has a release date, and it's coming soon to Xbox, Game Pass, PC, and several other platforms.

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There's still life in the Xbox Series X yet – gets a significant front-end glow-up

Xbox continues to improve its current consoles, even with talk of Project Helix

I can finally make the UI of my Series X bright pink after the new Xbox dashboard update

A new Xbox update is rolling out in the coming weeks with some big upgrades.

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Xbox isn't giving up on Japan — there's a promising sign of continued investment in the region

Xbox has historically struggled in Japan, but it has arguably been doing better than ever in recent years. Microsoft is keen to keep the train going.

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Xbox Adds 'Manage Quick Resume' Feature for Select Games in Latest Console Update

Xbox's famed Quick Resume feature gets an update that will let users manage it and only select games they want for it.

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Crimson Desert reviews and Metacritic scores are in ahead of launch — here's what everyone's saying about the massive game, and something I'm worried about

Crimson Desert reviews and its Metacritic score are here. Does Pearl Abyss' massive adventure game live up to the hype? Here's what people are saying.

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The studio behind Psychonauts' new game lands April 23 — and yes, it’s launching straight into Xbox Game Pass

Double Fine’s Kiln launches April 23, 2026 across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with closed and open beta tests available ahead of release. The multiplayer pottery brawler will also launch on Game Pass Ultimate.

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“Two weeks ago you asked — now it’s shipping”: Xbox rolls out fan‑requested personalization upgrades

Xbox is rolling out new personalization features to Insiders, including expanded Home groups, custom color options, and per game Quick Resume controls, with broader release planned later.

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Modder turns their Xbox Series X into an RTX 5060 gaming PC, giving me serious Project Helix vibes

A modder has successfully turned an Xbox Series X into a fully functional RTX 5060 gaming PC, delivering high frame rates, working disc drive support, and compact custom engineering.

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'Starfield' is finally coming to PS5, alongside DLC that adds new quests and the ability to fly between planets

Rejoice, PlayStation gamers! "Starfield" is finally making the hyperspace journey to PS5 alongside some major game updates for everyone.

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Xbox Game Pass: Forget the AAA games coming soon, it's this stunning indie roguelite I recommend most

The latest free games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been announced, and one of them is a real gem

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Take-Two CEO backs Asha Sharma — “I’m going to bet on her continuing to do great”

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick shares his thoughts on Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma, offering support and explaining what drives success in the gaming industry.

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Take-Two boss declines to offer advice to the new Microsoft Gaming chief, says she'll be fine on her own: 'She’s a highly accomplished executive who’s done just great without ever having met me'

Asha Sharma came into Microsoft's Xbox business without a background in gaming, but Zelnick did the same thing at Take-Two and that's worked out pretty well.

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Bethesda's Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 development is smoother than Starfield's ever was thanks to a key improvement — "builds of the game are really consistently working"

Bethesda's game director Todd Howard says that The Elder Scrolls 6 has been smoother to develop than Xbox's Starfield thanks to Creation Engine 3.

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One of the biggest Genshin‑style hits on the planet might finally be coming to Xbox

A new datamine suggests Wuthering Waves could be coming to Xbox, with platform references discovered in game files, though no official announcement has been made.

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This controller lets you swap between Xbox and PlayStation thumbstick layouts without a toolkit, and it only costs $50

I can only applaud the Nyxi Flexi for bringing a modular controller form factor down to a $50 price point, especially with its practical, toolless design.

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An awesome Roguelite beat 'em up I never thought would come to Xbox has proved me wrong — with a release date confirmed for Xbox Game Pass

Among Microsoft's announcements for Xbox Game Pass additions for March 2026, one game caught everyone by surprise. Absolum, a popular beat em' up with Roguelite elements released in 2025 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, is finally coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass later this March.

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Todd Howard was "really, really sorry" to see former Xbox chief Phil Spencer retire, but says new CEO Asha Sharma "is great"

Spencer is "a good friend" of Howard

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Starfield settles another system and lands on PlayStation 5 next month

It's finally leaving Microsoft exclusivity.

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Starfield PS5 release date confirmed as the price of the base game falls by $20 for all platforms

Bethesda's space RPG has been console-exclusive to Xbox for nearly three years

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Shoutout to Xbox owners for beta testing Starfield ahead of its PS5 launch next month

Starfield is coming to PS5, and it's launching alongside a new DLC and free update.

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March’s Xbox Game Pass lineup is wild: Resident Evil 7, Disco Elysium, and a bunch of heavy hitters

Xbox Game Pass rounds out March 2026 with major additions including Resident Evil 7, Disco Elysium, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, alongside several smaller and returning titles across multiple tiers.

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