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Gears of War: E-Day is officially out now on PC and Xbox Series X/S. The latest entry in the popular franchise from The Coalition and Xbox Game Studios is also available to Game Pass subscribers from day one. On PC, the game is available through both Steam and Xbox. -
Gears of War: E-Day has received its first reviews from the press. Most critics have responded positively to the game. At the time of writing, it holds an average score of 87 on Metacritic. -
Xbox chief Asha Sharma has shut down rumors claiming that the gaming division is up for sale. The discussions sparked following intense speculation, which mounted after massive layoffs and a restructuring of Microsoft's gaming arm. -
Microsoft has officially announced a major restructuring of Xbox Studios, with Activision taking over development of the next mainline Halo game. At the same time, Halo Studios has been hit by significant layoffs, with Microsoft confirming that 268 employees across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and Xbox's management and central functions have lost their jobs. -
The Windows Central editor says there is "something interesting" happening with Halo, and his latest comments point to an announcement very soon. He posted that details should arrive soon. -
The Coalition has given Gears of War: E-Day a new grotesque enemy called Spore Matron, a fleshy creature about three meters wide that spits out spores and will appear in the unreleased prequel, scheduled for October 6, 2026 on Windows PC and Xbox Series X/S. Nicole Fawcette introduced the monster at Gamescom 2026. -
A TV series based on one of Blizzard's universes might get shown at BlizzCon on September 12 — an insider won't say which one
In a few days, Blizzard will hold its own festival for the first time in three years. And rumor has it a project fans have been asking for since 2020 might surface there. -
Playground Games used gamescom 2026 to detail a new drift-focused mode and two later themed updates for Forza Horizon 6. The free September 7 patch will add Drift Attack, while British Automotive content and a 7-Eleven collaboration are due later. -
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. -
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review. A beautiful but problematic remaster that’s being passed off as a remake
In recent years, Halo has gone from being a cult franchise to a string of lackluster sequels that fail to excite either players or fans, and 343 Industries has never quite managed to capture Bungie’s signature vibe, despite the solid gameplay of Halo Infinite. Now the series is getting yet another reboot: a remake of the first game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, is set to lay the groundwork for a new era, and the studio has even changed its name to Halo Studios in an effort to restore the project to its former glory. The developers have been given the chance to master Unreal Engine 5 and get a handle on “Bungie’s magic,” but making a remake of a 25-year-old game truly exciting is no easy task. Read our review to find out if they managed to recapture that special atmosphere and impress new players. -
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. Owners of the Premium Edition have had access since July 23. It’s a full-fledged remake built on Unreal Engine 5, which, according to the developer, offers a fresh perspective on the familiar story campaign. But upon closer inspection, it copies the original so faithfully that you can’t help but wonder: was the game really worth it, given that the Master Chief Collection is already available on last-gen Xbox consoles and PC? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Back in 2018, Microsoft announced the revival of the Fable franchise, the beloved series of fantasy RPGs that first rose to prominence in the 2000s. Responsibility for the reboot was handed to Playground Games, arguably the most successful British game studio currently in operation. The goal was not merely to continue the series, but to fully reboot it—a trend that has become increasingly common across the gaming industry over the past decade. -
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.
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