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Gaming News Today, 02:53 PM
Windows Central journalist Jez Corden said the ROG Xbox Ally may get a major software update later this year, describing it as something closer to "a more of like an overhaul maybe." The rumored refresh would matter because the handheld already boots into an Xbox interface while still retaining access to Windows and third-party storefronts, so a deeper overhaul could change how it feels to use day to day. -
Gaming News Yesterday, 02:02 PM
On the Xbox Two podcast, Windows Central journalist Jez Corden said he has heard something interesting about what Battle.net wants to do next year. He also suggested listeners should keep an eye on the platform ahead of BlizzCon.
Corden did not spell out what those changes are, but he made it clear that he expects more to be said about Battle.net in 2026. He also said he would not spoil BlizzCon details, while still hinting that the event could be where the first specifics appear. -
Gaming News July 17, 2026, 06:17 PM
Microsoft's voluntary withdrawal of the Halo: The Endless trademark in April 2026 is only one piece of the speculation, with a March interview and community chatter now adding to it. The latest discussion centers on Halo Studios and Xbox, with new hints tying the franchise to cooperative and MMO-style ideas. -
Gaming News July 16, 2026, 06:38 PM
Infinity Ward says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is landing just weeks before Grand Theft Auto 6, but co-studio head Mark Grigsby said the overlap is just part of the usual pressure around major launches in an interview with Destructoid. Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled to release on October 23, while GTA 6 is set for November 19, 2026. -
Gaming News July 16, 2026, 01:21 PM
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment president Shawn Layden said the PS3 and Xbox 360 era showed why rivalry matters, arguing that close competition between Sony and Microsoft helped drive innovation. In an interview, he said the two companies were closely matched at the time and that the rivalry lifted the entire industry. -
Hardware and Technologies July 16, 2026, 11:02 AM
ASUS still hasn't said when or for how much, but the ROG Xbox Ally X20 is no longer limited to the bundle that pairs it with the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses. The company says the release schedule is still being discussed. ASUS spokesperson Anthony Spence told The Verge that the company is still working out the timing. -
Gaming News July 16, 2026, 01:49 AM
Joshua Khane said the hack wiped out years of purchases, cloud backups, and family photos, and Microsoft later deleted the account even after confirming he owned it. -
Gaming News July 15, 2026, 11:41 PM
Halo: Campaign Evolved will launch on July 28, 2026, but the PS5 physical release appears to function more like a partial install than a complete standalone disc. According to Push Square, players will need to download a day-one update before they can start the game. -
Gaming News July 15, 2026, 06:49 PM
Following the July layoffs at Xbox, employees from Bethesda, ZeniMax Online Studios, and id Software have reportedly voiced growing concerns about job security within Microsoft. According to multiple sources, the latest wave of cuts reinforced a belief that even strong performance and successful game releases no longer guarantee stability, leaving many developers feeling vulnerable about their future. -
Gaming News July 15, 2026, 09:56 AM
Bobby Kotick said he had already hired Phil Spencer to run one of Activision's businesses before the Xbox executive became his preferred candidate to eventually replace him at Blizzard. The former CEO said he was prepared to make that move before Spencer was offered the Xbox job, adding a twist to a corporate path that later came full circle after Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard King.
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