Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Cut id Software Workforce by About Half During DOOM DLC Launch id Software has reportedly lost around half of its workforce as part of Microsoft’s wider Xbox restructuring, creating uncertainty around one of… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Toys for Bob Wants to Develop a New Banjo Kazooie Game for Xbox Toys for Bob has expressed interest in creating a new Banjo Kazooie game if Xbox gives the studio an opportunity to work… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Xbox CEO Wants the Brand to Reach More Than One Billion People Every Day Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has set a long term goal of reaching more than one billion people every day as Microsoft reshapes… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Microsoft Rewards Adds Feedback Portal for Suggestions and Community Voting Microsoft has introduced a new feedback portal for Microsoft Rewards, giving members a direct place to suggest changes and vote on ideas… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Xbox Outlines Three Part Plan to Reset Its Gaming Business After Major Job Cuts Xbox has detailed a broad restructuring plan that will change how Microsoft manages its gaming studios, platform teams, and investment decisions. The… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Xbox Game Studios Lineup Shrinks Following Major Restructuring Microsoft’s first party gaming division has entered a new phase after four development teams left the Xbox Game Studios group. The changes… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Winds of Arcana: Ruination Is Now Available Through Xbox Game Pass Winds of Arcana: Ruination has joined Xbox Game Pass as a day one console release, giving subscribers another action platformer to explore… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Erling Haaland’s Xbox fandom gives Microsoft an easy World Cup marketing opportunity Erling Haaland is already one of the biggest stories of the World Cup, and now his love of Xbox is getting attention… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Xbox Insider pause sparks speculation about a major console update coming soon Xbox appears to be preparing a potentially important console update for Insider members, with the next test build expected to arrive soon… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Five Xbox Game Pass games are already confirmed for August 2026 Microsoft already has five Xbox Game Pass additions confirmed for August 2026, giving subscribers an early look at next month’s lineup. More… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
Xbox may be earning strong sales from the new Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 ports on PlayStation Microsoft may be seeing an unexpected win from the newly released PlayStation ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops… Justin Nelon · Jul 15, 2026
The Elder Scrolls Online team says a revised roadmap is coming after Xbox layoffs The Elder Scrolls Online players have been waiting for clarity after Microsoft’s latest Xbox layoffs, and the development team has now offered… Justin Nelon · Jul 14, 2026
Black Ops 2 gets 32 free Xbox DLC packs after recent PlayStation release Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 now has 32 DLC packs available to claim for free on Xbox. The change appears to… Justin Nelon · Jul 14, 2026
Just Cause 2 is now Steam Deck Verified after its launch issue was fixed Just Cause 2 has finally become Steam Deck Verified, giving one of the best open world action games from its era a… Justin Nelon · Jul 13, 2026
Proton 11 stable release brings more playable games and major Steam Deck fixes Proton 11 has officially moved from beta to stable, giving Steam Deck and Linux players access to a large set of game… Justin Nelon · Jul 13, 2026
Steam Machine Windows drivers are now available, but SteamOS remains the safer choice for most players Valve has released Windows drivers for the Steam Machine, giving owners the option to install Microsoft’s operating system instead of using SteamOS.… Justin Nelon · Jul 13, 2026
Steam Deck beta update adds 59.94 FPS Remote Play limit and new controller support Valve has released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update with several practical fixes for Remote Play, Steam Input, Desktop Mode, and… Justin Nelon · Jul 13, 2026
Valve updates Steam Frame verification rules so more 2D games can earn Verified status Valve has adjusted its Steam Frame verification system for 2D games, making it easier for traditional flat screen titles to receive a… Justin Nelon · Jul 13, 2026
Steam Frame gets a “Great on Frame” store page as Valve prepares its VR rollout Valve appears to be laying more groundwork for Steam Frame, with a new “Great on Frame” page now live on Steam. The… Justin Nelon · Jul 13, 2026
Fanatical’s BYO Simulator Bundle offers several Steam Deck friendly games at a low price Fanatical has launched a new Build Your Own Simulator Bundle, and it looks like a useful pickup for Steam Deck owners who… Justin Nelon · Jul 13, 2026