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Analysts and industry commentators are debating the sustainability of the video game market amid speculation regarding a potential industry-wide crash.
Microsoft has initiated a workforce reduction of 4,800 employees as part of a significant reorganization within its Xbox gaming division.
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Xbox Free Play Days returns this weekend, offering players free access to three select titles.
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Microsoft is pivoting Obsidian Entertainment to develop a new Fallout title amid significant studio layoffs and the cancellation of Avowed 2.
Microsoft is reportedly pivoting back to console exclusivity after its multiplatform strategy and Game Pass growth struggled.
Microsoft's Xbox layoffs have reportedly gutted id Software, with nearly half of the Doom developer's staff affected.
Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC is drawing attention for its collectible-free Xbox achievement list.
IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy after ending its deal with Xbox, leading to studio closures and layoffs.
Early hands-on impressions of The Blood of Dawnwalker suggest a new 'Witcher-like' RPG with a unique time-driven quest system.
Reports reveal former Xbox boss Don Mattrick's past proposal to implement a real-money auction house in Halo 4, similar to the system used in Diablo 3.
Xbox is reorganizing its investment strategy to prioritize major studios like Activision, Bethesda, and Blizzard.
Bethesda is restructuring around its strongest franchises following significant layoffs as part of a broader Xbox overhaul.
Doom co-creator John Romero responds to reports that Xbox has cut approximately half of id Software's staff.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is gaining momentum with strong Steam sales and technical comparisons across platforms.
Microsoft is implementing massive job cuts at Xbox, including phased layoffs through 2028 and the departure of four studios.
Microsoft's Xbox layoffs have severely impacted id Software and Obsidian, with reports of massive staff cuts and potential studio closures.
Xbox is pivoting back to hardware and console exclusivity after its Game Pass strategy reportedly failed to meet targets.
Arkane Studios founder Raphaël Colantonio has inquired about the cost to buy back the studio from Microsoft's Xbox division.
Double Fine and Compulsion Games are returning to independence following a massive restructuring and layoff wave at Xbox.
Microsoft is implementing a major 'reset' of its gaming division, cutting 4,800 jobs and divesting several studios to refocus on its core business.
Undead Labs is splitting from Xbox, sparking questions about the future distribution of State of Decay 3.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has set a target to entertain more than a billion people every day, sparking debate over the goal's feasibility.
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Microsoft is executing a major overhaul of its Xbox division, involving thousands of layoffs and the divestment of several gaming studios.
Xbox is reportedly considering a 'disc-to-digital' transition for its Project Helix to attract gamers shifting away from physical media.
Gaming hardware costs are surging, with console prices climbing as the industry faces a critical turning point in 2026.
Xbox players face the loss of five game servers scheduled for closure in August 2026.
Xbox is implementing a leadership reshuffle at Arkane Studios and MachineGames, placing Jerk Gustafsson in charge of Arkane.
Xbox is drawing attention to the physical disc and case release of Halo: Campaign Evolved amid a broader trend of disappearing physical media.
Xbox offered a selection of major titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Diablo IV, for free during a limited-time Free Play Days event.
Conflicting reports emerge regarding the stability of Xbox studios as rumors of closures target Obsidian and Undead Labs.
Industry analysis questions the viability of physical PlayStation media and the strategic direction of the Xbox 'reset'.
Xbox is testing a feature that could change how gamers manage their physical collections.
Gamers are buzzing about the latest installment in the DOOM franchise, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and its upcoming DLC.
Microsoft's latest layoffs target thousands of jobs, including Xbox division and game cancellations
Hideo Kojima's horror project 'OD' remains in development despite reported major cuts and a 'reset' plan at Xbox.
Microsoft's withdrawal from a major video game project triggers layoffs and industry speculation.
Microsoft's Xbox division faces uncertainty as it weighs significant changes to its game development strategy.
Microsoft's State of Decay 3 faces uncertainty as its developer, Undead Labs, may be shut down or sold.
Unionized Xbox employees are mobilizing against reported imminent mass layoffs, declaring they will not be treated as disposable.
New data suggests the PS5 is outselling the Xbox for single-player games.
Reports suggest Microsoft has temporarily suspended the addition of new third-party studio games to the Xbox Game Pass service.
Xbox gamers are rushing to expand their storage as Prime Day deals on Seagate and WD_Black expansion cards draw attention.
Compulsion Games employees seek new jobs as Xbox layoffs loom.
Reports suggest PS5 pre-orders for GTA 6 are outpacing Xbox by a 6:1 margin, sparking a dispute from Microsoft.
Gaming hardware is seeing a stark divide as the Switch 2 dominates sales while PlayStation and Xbox hit multi-decade lows.
Retailers are warning of hardware shortages and rising costs as anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 peaks.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has become the second fastest-selling video game system in U.S. history, moving nearly 6 million units in its first full year.
Microsoft has announced a third price increase for Xbox consoles within 13 months, citing soaring component costs.
Xbox is rolling out a series of quality-of-life updates for Insiders, including expanded gamertag lengths and new Game Hub features.
The developer behind the anticipated Korean stealth game 'Mudang: Two Hearts' has gone bankrupt, leaving the game's future uncertain.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is trending as critics praise its unique blend of high-speed racing and roguelite elements