Over the next three weeks, Game Pass will add several major titles to its library. According to a new announcement from Microsoft, subscribers can expect a total of nine new games.

To celebrate the upcoming release of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Microsoft has introduced a unique version of the Xbox Series X featuring a puzzle box, which took approximately 350 hours to create.

Microsoft announced a new wave of layoffs — this time around 650 employees from the gaming division will be left without work. This was reported by The Verge, which reviewed a letter from Phil Spencer.

Yesterday (September 4), the full release of the real-time strategy game Age of Mythology: Retold took place, and it received very positive reviews on Steam. The rating at the time of writing this news is 92%.

As predicted by The Verge editor-in-chief Tom Warren, the release of the action RPG Avowed has been pushed back to early 2025. Microsoft decided to give players a «breather» against the backdrop of several anticipated projects being released at once.

Microsoft has published a list of games it will bring to gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany, on its personal blog. In August, players will be shown a completely new demo of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, a sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved, and much more.

Verified insider eXtas1s presented on his YouTube channel an approximate list of games that will appear in the Xbox Game Pass service. They will be added in the first half of August.

Microsoft announced a transparent version of the Xbox Wireless Controller (Sky Cipher Special Edition) and also released a trailer for the new controller. The device is made in blue and allows you to see the «insides» of the gamepad.

Last week, Microsoft introduced a unique Xbox Wireless Controller in the style of Deadpool, which surprised many with the buttocks featured on it. Now the company has shown another controller—this time in the style of Wolverine. This gamepad also has buttocks.

Bethesda Game Studios employees announced the formation of the One BGS USA union, which includes almost 250 members. Microsoft has already recognized the new organization, and now employees intend to reconsider the terms of the contract with the company.

In honor of the upcoming premiere of the movie «Deadpool and Wolverine,» Microsoft announced a limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller. Interestingly, it features Deadpool's buttocks.

It seems that Grand Theft Auto 6 scored its first victory long before its release, scaring away competitors in the industry. Microsoft decided to hold back the release of Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day and other projects, fearing the release of one of the most anticipated games.

According to numerous players, Microsoft has started refunding purchases of the Redfall Bite Back Edition. The game never received the promised DLC due to the failed release and the closure of Arkane Austin.

According to insider eXtas1s, who previously reliably leaked the release dates of Hellblade 2 and Redfall, eight world premieres will take place at the Xbox Games Showcase. We are talking about games that have not yet been announced.

Microsoft has shared a list of games that will be available in June for Game Pass subscribers. PC and Xbox users will be able to play The Callisto Protocol and five other projects.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the new part of Call of Duty may be released on Xbox Game Pass immediately on release day. It is still unknown whether the subscription price will be increased before this.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 could be coming to PlayStation 5 in the future. Microsoft is reportedly seriously considering releasing the sequel on Sony's console, according to sources who spoke to The Verge.

The Verge has shared news about the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase summer presentation, scheduled for June 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST. The official lineup of prepared games remains unknown; however, journalists have already heard about some of the announcements.

The big online Xbox Games Showcase event will take place on June 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, according to a fresh announcement on the Microsoft website. The event is expected to feature news from Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, Xbox Game Studios, and third-party partners.

After a brief testing period, Microsoft has begun rolling out the KB5036980 update to Windows 11 users. Among other things, this update introduces advertisements to the Start menu.