Microsoft's multiplatform release strategy continues to see success. In April, two major former Xbox console exclusive games are set to release on PS5 for the first time, and they are already topping the pre-order charts on Sony's PSN store.  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, along with Forza Horizon 5, …

ATLUS had a huge 2024 with the releases of Persona 3 Reload, Shin Megami Tensei V: Definitive Edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio. The studio is not slowing down in 2025, with another new game now on the way - Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. 

Xbox Game Pass subscribers are set to get more ‘value’ thanks to a new initiative giving benefits for free-to-play games:

Over the past couple years, we’ve seen Microsoft bring over a select number of first-party Xbox titles to both PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch. Despite Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; DOOM The Dark Ages and Forza Horizon 5 all slated for a PS5 launch this year, one insider has claimed that there are “a lot more” titles planned to be ported in 2025 alone.

Machine Games surprised us all with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The game quickly became one of my favourites of 2024 but as is the case with most Xbox exclusives nowadays, the title will not remain locked to one console for very long. The PS5 version of the game …

Following on from the Minecraft movie, Microsoft will continue to invest in bringing Xbox IP to film and TV.

Nightdive Studios' long awaited System Shock 2 remaster finally has a release date. The 25th Anniversary remaster of the beloved 90s RPG will be launching for PC and consoles in June.

Recent leaks have suggested that the next Xbox will be a more open system, like a living-room friendly PC. Now, a recently posted image from Microsoft itself seems to back that idea up. 

Following some successes and notable failures, Xbox head Phil Spencer claims to have “learned” from past mistakes when it comes to video game adaptations.

Microsoft has launched the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, a new peripheral designed to enhance accessibility for gamers with varying mobility needs. This wired controller, exclusively available through the Microsoft store, features seven fully remappable buttons and connects directly to Xbox consoles, PCs, or the Xbox Adaptive Controller.

The ID@XBOX program has been a huge success for Microsoft. The program has led to incredible indie titles getting much needed funding, including the likes of The Binding of Issac, Stardew Valley, Balatro, Cuphead, 33 Immortals and more. So far, the program has generated over $5 billion for indie developers. 

At this point, Palworld is available across all of the major platforms, minus the Nintendo Switch. However, crossplay hasn't been universally available across all platforms. That is finally changing with a new patch this week. 

Earlier on in the console generation, the Xbox Series X/S systems appeared to be doing fine, continuing sales at the same pace as the Xbox One generation, while Sony ate up the majority of marketshare with the PS5. Now, analysis shows that the Xbox Series X/S systems have fallen behind the Xbox One in sales. 

Following months of no news, Xbox has now teased the much-anticipated Hollow Knight Silksong – possibly hinting at a 2025 release.

To cap off the month of March we are getting Octopath Traveler 2, the Blizzard Arcade Collection and more on Xbox Game Pass for PC, Console and Cloud.

Xbox is set to integrate AI-powered features directly into the gaming experience, aiming to streamline gameplay, enhance discovery, and facilitate re-engagement with titles. During The Official Xbox Podcast, Fatima Kardar, Xbox Corporate Vice President of Gaming AI, and Jason Ronald, Vice President of Next Generation, unveiled this and other upcoming updates.

Earlier this week, we learned more about Microsoft's plans for an Xbox handheld. Rather than building a bespoke device itself, Microsoft is partnering up with an OEM to produce an Xbox-licensed handheld. While initially we didn't know which OEM Microsoft has teamed up with, that has now changed. According to …

As they have been doing consistently for years now, Microsoft Flight Simulator has gotten its 19th major world update – featuring Brazil, Guyana and more.

Avowed marks the biggest first-party Xbox game for 2025 so far, with the Obsidian Entertainment-developed RPG arriving on Microsoft’s console (and PC) just under a month ago. Being Microsoft, the company rarely shares sales figures for its games. That being said, according to the game’s director, the higher-ups at Xbox are “happy” with Avowed’s player numbers.

Microsoft has been rumoured to be working on a gaming handheld for decades. Even back during the days of the Xbox 360, there were rumours of an Xbox-style PSP or GameBoy style system. With handhelds now able to offer enough power to run even current-generation games, Microsoft finally looks to …

Recently it was claimed that next year's Call of Duty is already in development for the next-gen Xbox. However, a reliable source has now rebuked this claim, as the next generation Xbox hardware is being planned for 2027 and no development kits exist yet.

At SXSW this week, Kojima Productions made the most out of its panel appearance by debuting a new trailer for Death Stranding 2. Not only did we get a new look at the game, but a June 2025 release has also been confirmed. 

Recent evidence shows that the PlayStation Store has been updated with a hidden listing for the Gears of War Collection. Typically, these PSN Store backend leaks are legitimate, so it appears that after a decade of appearing in rumours, the Gears Trilogy will finally return in remastered form. 

Ubisoft has a lot riding on the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows later this month. Ahead of the March 20th launch day, the publisher has now announced details on pre-loading, as well as global unlock times for digital copies of the game across PC, PS5 and Xbox. 

It has been almost six years since the release of Gears 5, leaving fans with a lengthy wait for the next entry in Microsoft's famed third-person shooter franchise. While initially announced for 2025, it is now being reported that Gears E-Day will now be coming in 2026. 

Microsoft is kicking off March with a bang by bringing six titles to Game Pass over the next couple of weeks. The big headliner is one of my most anticipated indie games of the year - 33 Immortals. 

Ahead of the launch of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, analysts have revealed which aspects of the racing genre are played most by PlayStation and Xbox owners.

As they do every month, Microsoft has announced the line-up of Game Pass titles which are set to leave the service in a couple weeks’ time.

Fable has been delayed from 2025 to 2026. As it turns out, this could have something to do with Microsoft's evolving multiplatform strategy, as rumour has it that Fable will now launch on PC, Xbox and PS5 simultaneously. 

I often get emails in my inbox showcasing interesting stats about the games market, the titles dominating playtime and the threat they pose to other entertainment mediums, like video streaming services (Netflix, Disney+ etc). There is just one problem, these are often coming from online casino websites looking to boost …