Since the launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft has been planning to enable the option for game buyers to 'stream their own games', without needing to make sure the title is available on Game Pass. This year, the feature finally went live, and the library is already quickly growing. 

Ahead of the official PS5 launch of Forza Horizon 5, the racing title has reached a new major milestone of over 45 million players.

Back in 2023 during the FTC lawsuit against Microsoft, the console maker was made to hand over a bunch of internal documents – some of which leaked online. Amongst the unannounced projects was an Oblivion and Fallout 3 Remaster. With the former now all-but-confirmed, one insider has offered an update on the status of the latter.

Over 6 years on from the initial launch of Sea of Thieves on Steam, Microsoft has announced that the title is set to come to the Battle.net launcher next month.

We are midway through April, which means it is time for another Xbox Game Pass drop. Over the next two weeks, 11 more games will join the Game Pass library, including massive hits like GTA V and Modern Warfare 2, in addition to indie hits like Dredge.  Dredge gets the …

Adding on to many previous leaks, it appears as though Call of Duty World at War, Infinite Warfare and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 are coming to Game Pass.

Unlike the Xbox version, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will include a physical disc on PS5. Unfortunately, it features less than 20% of the data on-disc.

Larian Studios hasn't finished up work on Baldur's Gate 3 just yet. The studio has issued seven major patches for the game, adding all new content and gameplay for players looking to jump in for another run. All good things must come to an end though, with the game's final …

Since acquiring Activision, Fans have been hopeful that Xbox will look to bring back some long-lost IP. It would seem that Prototype could be first in line for such a revival.  Prototype first released in 2009 and was followed by a sequel in 2012. The Prototype games follow the story …

Bungie is gearing up for its big Marathon reveal next week. While owned by Sony, Bungie is in a unique position, as it has more independence than other first-party PlayStation studios. As a result, Marathon will be one of the few PlayStation PC titles that does not require a PSN …

The Xbox Games Showcase is indeed returning in June. The big showcase will focus on a number of major first and third-party games coming to Xbox and PC in 2025 and 2026. Each year, Microsoft has a key game that gets a little bit more marketing than the rest. In …

Microsoft appears to have found success in Hollywood with its Minecraft movie. The film has gone on to have the best-ever opening weekend box office performance for a video game film adaptation. While the Minecraft Movie was forecast to generate up to $80 million domestically (in the US), the film …

Grand Theft Auto V is one of the best selling games of all time, having shifted well over 200 million copies since launching back in September 2013. Still, the game continues to sell to this day and if you are one of the few who has never picked it up, …

Another major first-party game is joining Xbox Game Pass this month. Compulsion Games has been quiet since releasing We Happy Few in 2016, but the studio is now back with its latest game, South of Midnight.  South of Midnight is the first new game developed by Compulsion Games since being …

Asus and Xbox recently teased their upcoming Xbox-branded handheld device. Coinciding with that, dataminers have discovered new code in the recent Insider build of Windows 11, hinting at the long-awaited implementation of a gaming UI.  Xeno Panther first shared the discovery, but Windows Central verified the claims. The new strings …

In recent weeks, we've heard rumblings about an upcoming Xbox handheld, in partnership with another big gaming brand. As rumours predicted, that brand appears to be Asus, with an Xbox branded version of the popular ROG Ally handheld. 

For a little over a year now, Xbox has been bringing an increasing number of its previously-exclusive titles to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. With even more titles said to be on the way, notable leakers have now offered updates on the likes of Starfield, Halo and more coming to PS5.

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.