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Gaming News August 1, 2026, 08:09 PM
Windows Central journalist Jez Corden says Microsoft may be leaving itself room to rethink how it distributes Xbox games on PC, including a scenario where future releases no longer appear on Steam. -
Gaming News July 23, 2026, 07:22 PM
Halo: Campaign Evolved has started receiving its first review scores from the gaming press, and the overall reception has been positive. The game currently holds a Metascore of 81 on Metacritic. -
Gaming News July 14, 2026, 01:22 PM
Playground Games has rolled out the Italian Exotics update for [game=77321]Forza Horizon 6, bringing fresh content, gameplay fixes, and several changes to the game's competitive side. At the same time, the studio has completely reset the Rivals leaderboards in an effort to remove unrealistic times achieved through various exploits. -
Gaming News July 12, 2026, 09:11 PM
Insider Rebs Gaming has reported a deep management crisis within Halo Studios. The issues have reportedly escalated to HR and impacted the development of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Studio head Pierre Hintze has emerged as the central figure of these allegations. -
Gaming News July 9, 2026, 10:06 PM
A source familiar with Xbox's plans said Microsoft still intends to use id Tech in future projects, even after major layoffs at id Software. The report adds that the latest version of the engine, id Tech 8, remains part of that long-term strategy. -
Gaming News July 3, 2026, 07:11 PM
FORZA HORIZON 6 now features a cloud save auto-recovery system that helps players restore their progress after unexpected data loss. The update, available on Xbox Series X/S and PC, lets users recover their most recent cloud save if an issue arises, significantly reducing the risk of losing hard-earned achievements. -
Gaming News July 3, 2026, 04:47 PM
FORZA HORIZON 6, an open-world racing game from Playground Games, launched on May 19 and has quickly become the highest-rated release of the first half of 2026 on Metacritic. With an impressive average score of 90 out of 100 based on 78 critic reviews, it stands out as the top new title of the year so far. -
Gaming News June 26, 2026, 06:21 PM
STATE OF DECAY 3, the next entry in Undead Labs' survival franchise, will launch in 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Game Pass, bringing a dramatic overhaul to its co-op experience. For the first time, up to four players can freely explore a massive open world together, with no restrictions on distance or movement. The game already has a Steam page. -
Gaming News June 17, 2026, 09:01 PM
During the State of Unreal 2026 presentation, The Coalition unveiled a new cinematic trailer for Gears of War: E-Day and shared fresh details about the game's technology. The title is set to launch on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S and PC, while players who pre-order will gain access to the open beta starting August 6. -
News June 15, 2026, 08:00 PM
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is stepping down from his position less than two years after taking the role. Xbox Game Studios Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor is also leaving the company. Both executives are set to officially depart later this week. -
Gaming News June 10, 2026, 10:48 PM
Eight years ago, Bethesda officially announced The Elder Scrolls 6 with a brief teaser trailer during E3. Since then, the game has remained largely absent from the spotlight. Bethesda has yet to reveal the setting, show gameplay footage, or even provide a rough release window. -
Gaming News June 10, 2026, 07:47 PM
Fable, Playground Games' reboot of the series, will launch on February 23, 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Ahead of release the studio published a detailed 30-minute gameplay walkthrough that dives into the game's life-sim systems, reputation mechanics, and the more than 1,000 handcrafted NPCs; the title already has a Steam page, PlayStation Store page, and Xbox Store page. -
Gaming News May 15, 2026, 08:12 PM
Players who purchased the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 6 have already gained access to the game, which is why the first user reviews have now appeared on Steam. At the time of writing, the game holds a rating of 77%. -
Is This the Best Tokyo Ever in a Game? Forza Horizon 6 Devs Showcase the Series’ Largest City Location Yet
Gaming News April 17, 2026, 08:54 PM
Playground Games has released a brand-new video for Forza Horizon 6, spotlighting the game’s in-world version of Tokyo. With about a month left until launch—set for May 19—fans are getting an early look at what might be the most impressive cityscape in the franchise’s history. -
Gaming News April 8, 2026, 04:00 PM
The team behind Forza Horizon 6 has released a brand-new trailer, showcasing nearly six minutes of gameplay. The video highlights the game’s prologue: the launch of a new festival in Japan, a side-by-side race with a high-speed train in a 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo, snow jumps in an RJ Anderson Polaris buggy, the first twists and turns through mountain passes in a Porsche 911 GT2, and a drive in the cover car — the 2025 GR GT Prototype — all set to a fresh soundtrack. -
Gaming News April 6, 2026, 06:51 PM
The developers of Forza Horizon 6 have released a new trailer. In the video, photographer Larry Chen travels across three regions of Japan, meeting local artists, exploring the culture, and visiting the roads that inspired the game’s street murals and overall atmosphere, all while driving iconic Japanese cars from neon-lit city streets to snowy mountain passes. -
Gaming News March 30, 2026, 07:25 PM
A detailed showcase of Gears of War: E-Day will take place immediately after Microsoft’s main presentation. -
Gaming News March 30, 2026, 05:27 PM
A dataminer has found references to a new Xbox Game Pass tier that would include only older games from Xbox’s internal studios. -
Gaming News March 25, 2026, 07:51 PM
The developers of the racing game Forza Horizon 6 have shared new details about the PC version and officially published the system requirements ahead of launch. -
Gaming News February 21, 2026, 12:04 AM
Phil Spencer is stepping down as the head of Microsoft’s gaming division, according to a report from IGN. Joining him in his departure is Xbox President Sarah Bond.
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