Xbox CEO warns tough decisions are coming as Microsoft tries to fix Xbox’s next chapter Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has warned that Microsoft will need to make tough decisions about Xbox’s future, including what it builds, where… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Crash Bandicoot trademark points to a possible movie, TV, or animated project Activision has filed a new Crash Bandicoot trademark, and this one is not focused on games. The filing covers television, movie, and… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Hollow Knight Silksong is getting a physical Xbox release with a manual and poster Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical release on Xbox Series X, and that is worth noting at a time when many… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Forza Horizon 6 gives Xbox a rare physical sales chart win in Japan Forza Horizon 6 has achieved a rare milestone for Xbox in Japan, becoming the first Xbox game in three years to appear… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Xbox will not show Project Helix at its June showcase as Microsoft keeps the focus on games Microsoft will not share new Project Helix details during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Lonestar and Calico are free to claim on Epic Games Store until June 4 Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free game lineup, and this time PC players can claim Lonestar and Calico at no… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Gears of War Reloaded and Dying Light join Xbox Free Play Days this weekend Xbox players have a new Free Play Days lineup to try this weekend, with Gears of War: Reloaded, Dying Light: Definitive Edition,… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 arrives in October with aquariums, aviaries, and a bigger conservation focus Planet Zoo 2 is officially coming later this year, and Frontier Developments is expanding the zoo management formula with new animal types,… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Age of Empires II Definitive Edition finally arrives on macOS Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available on macOS, giving Apple users an official way to play Microsoft’s remastered real… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Fable slips to February 2027 as Microsoft gives the RPG more room away from GTA VI Microsoft has delayed Fable again, moving Playground Games’ long awaited RPG reboot from autumn 2026 to February 2027. The company says the… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
Xbox is testing better console personalization and outage alerts for Insiders Microsoft is testing a new set of Xbox console features that focus on personalization, clearer update information, and easier access to service… Justin Nelon · May 29, 2026
No Man’s Sky adds The Swarm update with a universe ending Hive of Glass threat No Man’s Sky has received a major new update called The Swarm, and Hello Games is turning the entire universe into a… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Dragon Quest XII returns as Beyond Dreams after Square Enix restarts development Square Enix has finally shown Dragon Quest XII again, but not in the form fans expected. After five years of silence, the… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Edge of Memories composer says AI can help creators, but it should not replace human art Edge of Memories composer Cédric Menendez believes AI can be useful in parts of the creative process, but he strongly rejects the… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Tides of Annihilation devs are working with Epic and Nvidia to fix frame drops before summer demo Tides of Annihilation is getting extra technical help from Epic Games and Nvidia as developer Eclipse Glow Games works to improve performance… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Marathon Season 2 brings a new progression system, Night Marsh map, and Sentinel Runner Shell Bungie is preparing a major refresh for Marathon with Season 2: Nightfall, which launches on June 2, 2026. The update brings a… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Techland veteran says Dying Light 2 taught the studio a hard lesson about focus Former Techland designer Tymon Smektala says Dying Light 2: Stay Human became a hard lesson for the studio because the team tried… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Steam Machine may launch above $949 as Valve faces pressure from rising hardware costs Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine may be much more expensive than many players expected, according to a new rumor from known leaker Brad… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Tomodachi Life tops April console revenue chart as Nintendo scores a surprise hit Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream became the top console game by revenue in April 2026 across major Western markets, beating Fortnite, EA… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026
Persona 6 may have leaked early as fans wait for Atlus to reveal what comes next Persona 6 may have received its first major leak, giving fans a possible early look at character designs from Atlus’ next big… Justin Nelon · May 28, 2026