Bethesda: The Elder Scrolls 6 Roadmap Safe Despite Xbox Layoffs
Bethesda says The Elder Scrolls 6 is still on track, but after Xbox’s massive layoffs, the question is less whether the roadmap exists and more how much of it can survive the pressure.
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consolesFree Games to Claim Now: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox & More
Free games are easy to miss, but the real trick is knowing which ones you actually get to keep before the clocks run out.
hardwareMicrosoft shipped a native Xbox 360 emulator with its new backwards-compatible releases on PC — modders quickly got 360 games running with minor tweaks
Microsoft quietly bundled a native Xbox 360 emulator into its newer backward-compatible PC releases, and modders were already turning those files into working Xbox 360 games within days.
entertainmentTotal War: Warhammer 40,000 Xbox Ranged Combat Gameplay Puts It on My Wishlist
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 looks like the kind of strategy game where a single well-timed volley can decide the whole battle, and its Xbox version could finally make that battlefield chaos feel playable.
hardwareXbox Tests Free Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders as Console Prices Rise
Microsoft is testing a way to make cloud gaming feel less like an extra expense, using one-hour ad-supported sessions to give Xbox Insiders a lower-cost way to play on older or weaker hardware.
opinionHow to Claim Halo Campaign Evolved Pre-Order & Premium Edition Bonuses
Just open the Customization tab, log into the right Microsoft Account, and all your retro armor and weapon skins are waiting—no codes needed.
gamesForza Horizon 5 Director Slams Xbox Game Pass: "It's Not Fully Delivering on Its Promise"
The creative director's candid critique echoes a growing unease among developers about whether subscription services can truly sustain the economics of blockbuster game development.
consolesFallout co-creator Tim Cain: Morrowind on Xbox 'stunned me' and revolutionized console RPGs
Morrowind on Xbox wasn't just a good port—it was the moment console RPGs grew up, and Fallout's creator says it stunned him into realizing the old rules no longer applied.
gamesXbox Live Outage Blocks Halo: Campaign Evolved Early Access – Here's Why
Xbox Live is down, and thousands of early-access Halo players are staring at login errors instead of the Master Chief.
controllersXbox VP of Engineering Jared Palmer Quits Two Months After Appointment Amid Platform Reset
Jared Palmer's abrupt exit after just two months leaves Xbox's platform reset without a key technical leader, and the AI talent drain is only getting worse.
entertainmentXbox's New Ad-Supported Streaming Trial Inserts Ads Directly Into Games
Xbox is now testing a new ad-supported streaming tier that places advertisements directly inside games, not just as pre-roll or interstitial breaks, but as dynamic billboards and in-game placements woven into the experience itself. This is a significant shift from the normal ad model on console, and
consolesPlay For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls & Metal Gear Solid Free This Weekend
Xbox's latest Free Play Days drop is a killer lineup, and you've got until Monday to decide which one's worth your time.
reviewsHow to Create an Xbox Account for Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5
Microsoft's cross-platform play comes with a catch: you'll need a full Xbox gamertag before you can even boot up the campaign on your PS5.
gamesXbox's PC Backward Compatibility Now Runs Xbox 360 Games—What This Means for the Future
Microsoft is quietly turning Xbox 360 classics into native PC ports, skipping emulation entirely—and that changes everything for backward compatibility.
gamesBethesda confirms Elder Scrolls 6 roadmap intact after Xbox layoffs, despite crunch worries
The studio's rare statement offers a sliver of reassurance, but developers on the ground are bracing for the fallout of Microsoft's cuts.
newsXbox VP Jared Palmer departs after just months under new leader Asha Sharma – joins AI startup Cognition
Xbox VP of engineering Jared Palmer has left Microsoft after a brief tenure to join AI company Cognition. His departure comes during a period of major restructuring under new Xbox leader Asha Sharma, who has implemented significant layoffs and studio divestments.
consolesTwo Point Hospital: Full Health Collection Launches Sept 16 with All DLC on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection, including the base game and all DLC, will launch digitally for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 on September 16, with a physical edition following on November 6. The collection features the hospital simulation where players cure strange illnesses, manage staff, and build medical facilities across various themed regions.
newsXbox Game Pass Starter Edition Now Included with Meta Horizon+ Subscription
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is now included with Meta Horizon+ subscriptions for eligible members in supported regions. The starter edition offers over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming, with upcoming support for emulating Xbox gamepad controls using Meta Quest Touch controllers.
gamesMicrosoft gaming division loses engineering VP two months after hire
gamesXbox Game Pass was a good idea in theory, former Forza Horizon 5 director says, but "the reality is not enough people have subscribed"