Microsoft Reportedly Exploring Activision for Future Halo Games
Unconfirmed reports suggest Microsoft is exploring Activision to help develop future Halo games, following co-development issues on Halo: Campaign Evolved.
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Four New Indie Games Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox
Four new indie games have broken into the top 50 paid games on the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in August 2026.
Xbox Trading Cards Feature Fallout and Master Chief — But You Can't Buy Them
Unconfirmed rumors suggest official Xbox trading cards featuring Fallout, Crash Bandicoot, and Master Chief exist, but Microsoft has not announced a public release.
Compulsion Games Now Listed as Publisher for South of Midnight on Steam
Compulsion Games has replaced Xbox Game Studios as the publisher for South of Midnight on Steam, following the studio's separation from Microsoft.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 Beta Continues on PC
Development of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 moves forward on PC with test builds, including version 1.8.11.0 for enrolled beta testers.
Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controller: Price and Pre-orders
Microsoft has unveiled a limited-edition Gears of War: E-Day wireless controller for Xbox Series X|S. Learn the price, release date, and where to buy.
Bethesda Union Stages Protest During Xbox Leadership Visit
Members of the Bethesda Game Studios Union protested recent Microsoft layoffs by displaying 800 flags outside the company's Rockville, Maryland headquarters.
Bethesda Staff Protest Microsoft Layoffs During Xbox Visit
Bethesda staff and union members protested Microsoft mass layoffs with a giant inflatable rat outside offices as Xbox leadership previewed The Elder Scrolls 6.
Id Software Dev Warns Microsoft Layoffs Kill Developer Incentive
Id Software lead Chris Hayes warns mass layoffs at Microsoft weaken studios and destroy developer incentive, echoing ongoing industry-wide job cut concerns.
Microsoft Reportedly Increasing Windows Licensing Fees for OEMs
Microsoft is reportedly raising Windows licensing fees for PC manufacturers by 7% to 10%, a shift that could impact future hardware pricing for consumers.
US Government Air Traffic Control Campaign Recruits Gamers
US transportation secretary Sean Duffy reports 94% of FAA hiring goals met via a campaign recruiting video gamers as air traffic controllers.
Microsoft Fixes Xbox Outage Bug with Mandatory Patch for Players
Microsoft has resolved the internal bug that caused the recent Xbox outage. A patch rolling out now becomes mandatory for all players on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
id Software Developer Says Microsoft Burned Bridges in the Industry
An id Software developer stated that Microsoft burned industry bridges and fundamentally does not understand art or games, according to a recent report.
Xbox Rolls Out Mandatory Age Verification for 18+ Games in Australia
Xbox players in Australia must now verify their age to access 18+ rated games on Xbox and Microsoft Stores. Check acceptable verification methods.
Microsoft Announces Mandatory Age Verification for R18+ Content in Australia
Starting August 2026, Microsoft will require age verification for R18+ games and apps on the Xbox and Microsoft Stores in Australia to meet new regulations.
Microsoft Age Verification Policy Could Block Australian Xbox and PC Players
Microsoft's new age verification measures in Australia may leave several Xbox console and PC players unable to play specific games starting in late August 2026.
Minecraft Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This October
Mojang and Microsoft are bringing Minecraft to the Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026, with a closed beta currently underway for selected players.
Xbox Game Pass: Early List of Games That May Leave in September 2026
Microsoft has not confirmed removals, but based on previous release patterns, here are the titles that may leave Xbox Game Pass in September 2026.
Halo Studios Faces Layoffs Following Halo: Campaign Evolved Release
Staffers at Halo Studios report job losses following the PlayStation 5 release of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Microsoft previously announced 3,200 cuts for 2026.
Next Xbox Console Reportedly Aims for Full Backwards Compatibility
A leaked Microsoft internal memo suggests the next Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, is built to run games across every single Xbox generation.
Xbox Game Pass Offering Limited-Time Free Trial
Microsoft has launched a limited-time promotional offer for Xbox Game Pass. Find out what this means for subscribers and how it relates to recent brand changes.
Xbox Rumor Points to Continued Physical Game Disc Support
Unconfirmed reports suggest Microsoft may continue physical game disc support on upcoming Xbox hardware to ensure backwards compatibility with your existing library.
Xbox 360 Games Reportedly Headed to PC Through Emulation Roadmap
An unconfirmed roadmap indicates Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC via emulation, with rollouts scheduled across 2027 and 2028.
Microsoft Reportedly Bringing Xbox 360 Library to Project Helix and PC
Leaked documents suggest Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 backward compatibility to Project Helix consoles, PCs, and handheld devices starting in 2027.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 Beta Continues on PC
Development of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 moves forward on PC with test builds, including version 1.8.11.0 for enrolled beta testers.
Minecraft Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This October
Mojang and Microsoft are bringing Minecraft to the Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026, with a closed beta currently underway for selected players.
Microsoft Increases Xbox Series Console Prices in Europe
Microsoft has raised the price of all Xbox Series X and S consoles in Europe. See the new pricing for the 1TB and 512GB models compared to current PS5 costs.
Microsoft Raises Xbox Series X and S Prices Across Europe and UK
Microsoft has increased prices for the Xbox Series X and Series S across Europe and the UK, with new price tags reflecting significant jumps.