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Fable is officially set to launch in February 2027, and its latest Xbox Games Showcase appearance gave a better look at the story, cast, combat, humor, and darker fantasy tone Playground Games is building for the long awaited revival. The new trailer confirms that Fable is no longer aiming for a 2026 release. Xbox recently moved the game to February 2027, partly to avoid

Halo: Campaign Evolved will launch on July 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and PlayStation 5. The release date was confirmed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, where the remake appeared with a new trailer and more details about its campaign focused return. This is not a full remake of every part of Halo: Combat Evolved. Halo: Campaign Evolved is

Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new limited edition console and controller, both built around a translucent green design that directly nods to the original Xbox era. The console is called the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, and it will launch in November 2026, while the matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition arrives earlier in October 2026. The new console is

Clockwork Revolution is now officially one of Xbox’s next major console exclusives, with Microsoft confirming that the steampunk first person RPG is targeting a 2027 release. The game appeared during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, where it joined Gears of War: E Day as one of the event’s two newly confirmed Xbox console exclusives. Developed by InXile Entertainment, Clockwork Revolution has been on Xbox

Xbox has confirmed that Gears of War: E Day and Clockwork Revolution are not timed console exclusives, meaning both games are expected to remain locked to Xbox consoles and PC rather than arriving on PlayStation later. The clarification came after the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, where Microsoft announced both games as Xbox console exclusives. In a statement, Xbox said the two titles are part

Xbox used its 2026 Games Showcase to deliver one of its busiest Game Pass lineups in years, with 21 titles receiving new announcements, release dates, updates, or fresh trailers during the event. The list includes major first party games, long awaited third party additions, surprise reveals, and a free open world RPG that is arriving on Xbox immediately. The biggest message from the showcase

Sega is bringing Crazy Taxi back with a new game called Crazy Taxi: World Tour, and it is currently planned to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The game was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, where it quickly became one of the more talked about reveals from the event. The new entry is described as a high

State of Decay 3 is finally back in the spotlight, and Xbox has now confirmed that Undead Labs is aiming to release the game in 2027. The update arrived during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, where the long awaited survival sequel appeared with a new gameplay reveal and fresh screenshots. The reveal is important because State of Decay 3 has been quiet for long

Persona had one of the strongest showings after the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, with Persona 6 and Persona 4 Revival quickly becoming the most watched trailers on the official Xbox YouTube channel in the hours after the event. According to early viewing figures shared shortly after the showcase, Persona 6 was leading the pack with around 146,000 views roughly two hours after the event

DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting a major new expansion much sooner than expected. DOOM: The Dark Ages: Revelations will launch on July 9, bringing a new campaign chapter, new demons, deeper puzzles, extra mysteries, and a new weapon built to change how returning players fight. The expansion was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, where Bethesda and id Software confirmed that Revelations

Xbox turned its FanFest LA event into a major celebration after the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 by giving attendees a surprise that few expected. Everyone at the event with “fan” on their badge was told they would receive a free Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console, creating one of the loudest reactions of the day. The announcement was made after the main showcase, when

Spyro is finally returning with a brand new adventure called Spyro: A Realm Beyond, and it is coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass in spring 2027. The game was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, confirming long running rumors that Toys for Bob was working on a new entry in the series.

Ninja Theory is returning to the Hellblade universe with Senua, a new Xbox first party game that will launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. The reveal came during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, and it immediately stood out because it is not being presented as Hellblade 3. Instead, Ninja Theory is calling Senua a different

Steam Deck and handheld PC owners have another strong week of free games to claim, with new offers available across Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Prime. The latest batch includes action games, strategy titles, adventure games, escape room releases, and several titles that already have Steam Deck Verified or Playable ratings. The biggest highlights this week are Gravity Circuit on Steam, Rogue Waters

Humble has launched its We Will Always Be Here Pride Month 2026 bundle, bringing together 11 queer focused and inclusive games that are also well suited for Steam Deck play. The bundle is available in two tiers, with the full $12 option offering the strongest value for players who want a mix of narrative games, visual novels, role playing stories, and smaller indie experiences.

HP has teamed up with Ferrari Design Studio on a luxury laptop aimed at buyers who want high end hardware wrapped in a collector focused design. The limited edition Scuderia Ferrari laptop will go on sale June 12, 2026, with a price of $5,599 and only 4,999 units planned. This is not a normal premium laptop with a badge added at the end. HP

Microsoft is warning Apple device owners that older versions of Office may lose key file editing features starting July 13, 2026. The issue affects some people using Office 2019, Office 2021, and Microsoft 365 on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. After that date, affected users may still be able to open, view, and print Office files, but they may no longer be able to edit,

Walmart is offering a major discount on a Skytech Gaming Azure 3 Plus desktop, bringing the price down to $1,749 after a $550.99 cut. The system stands out because it combines AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, a pairing that usually costs more than $2,000 in many prebuilt gaming PCs. That makes the deal worth watching for

Google Labs has introduced Dreambeans, a new AI experiment that turns parts of your daily life into a small set of personalized story cards. Instead of acting like a normal chatbot or a social media feed, Dreambeans is designed to feel more like a private morning briefing based on your own schedule, interests, photos, emails, searches, and upcoming plans. The idea is simple. While

Microsoft says its newest AI data centers are designed to use about as much water in a year as a single restaurant, a major claim at a time when AI infrastructure is facing growing criticism over water, energy, noise, and local utility pressure. The company shared the update during Build 2026, where CEO Satya Nadella highlighted a new approach to cooling AI hardware. The