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Seamus Blackley, the original creator of Xbox, believes the recent leadership changes at Xbox, with Asha Sharma taking over from Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, signal the platform's eventual decline. Blackley suggests Microsoft's heavy investment in AI under CEO Satya Nadella indicates a strategic shift away from traditional gaming, viewing Sharma's role as a 'palliative care' for the Xbox brand.
Xbox Game Pass in 2026: every tier, price, and change explained
Microsoft significantly restructured Xbox Game Pass on October 1, 2025, introducing new tiers, bundling additional services, and increasing prices, with Ultimate jumping 50% to $29.99 per month. The service now offers Essential ($9.99), Premium ($14.99), PC Game Pass ($16.49), and Ultimate ($29.99), with day-one access to first-party titles like Call of Duty restricted to Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The changes reposition Game Pass as a premium entertainment bundle, omitting a family plan and annual subscription options.
Steam Vs Epic Game Store
This analysis compares Steam and the Epic Games Store, highlighting Steam's dominance in PC gaming with its vast user base and extensive features. Epic Games is challenging Steam through exclusivity deals and offering weekly free games, aiming to capture a significant share of the market despite Steam's established ecosystem and customer loyalty.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and What's Next For Xbox | Let's Chat - The Game Fanatics
The article discusses Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and speculates on Xbox potentially becoming a multi-platform creator. It also touches on the growing popularity of mobile and cloud gaming, and briefly mentions other games like Fortnite and Six Days in Fallujah.
Are Subscription Services Like Xbox's Game Pass Good for Developers? - The Game Fanatics
This article discusses the impact of subscription services like Xbox Game Pass on game developers, questioning whether the benefits for consumers outweigh potential negative effects on creators. It explores how these services influence game accessibility and developer revenue streams, inviting reader discussion on the topic.
What is The Future of Xbox Hardware - The Game Fanatics
Xbox announced three new SKUs for the Xbox Series X and S consoles, including a 1TB Robot White Xbox Series S and a 2TB Galaxy Black Xbox Series X. While a new handheld was not revealed, Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed that future hardware is in development, and Phil Spencer expressed excitement about the possibility of a handheld device.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is Coming to Amazon Devices - The Game Fanatics
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices. This partnership expands the reach of Xbox's cloud gaming offerings, raising questions about Microsoft's potential future plans for dedicated streaming hardware.
What Is The Future of Halo? - The Game Fanatics
During the Halo World Championships, it was announced that 343 Industries will be renamed Halo Studios, signaling continued investment in the franchise by Xbox/Microsoft. The studio will also transition to Unreal Engine, aiming to enhance gameplay and story development for future Halo titles.
Marathon Drops Big News, Plus More Gaming Updates
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is set to launch on March 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring familiar gunplay from Halo and Destiny. Recent news also includes leaks about Starfield's potential PS5 release, Grand Theft Auto 6 appearing in PlayStation's database, and Resident Evil Requiem topping Metacritic user scores. Additionally, the Pokémon anime has yet to adapt the Red vs. Gold battle, and the 4X strategy game Old World is receiving a new DLC.
Starfield PS5 release date and price leaks and it's cheaper than you'd expect
A reliable leaker suggests that Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, with a standard edition priced at £44.99 and a premium edition at £59.99. This pricing is notably lower than its original launch price on Xbox Series X/S and other recent Xbox titles ported to PlayStation. Bethesda's Todd Howard also commented on upcoming updates and the Shattered Space DLC, clarifying it's not a 'Starfield 2.0'.
We could be just weeks away from Starfield on the PlayStation 5 – will the wait have been worth it though?
A leaker known as billbil-kun has indicated that Bethesda's Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 around April 7th, with pre-orders opening on March 18th. This news comes amid ongoing discussions about Microsoft's strategy of making previously Xbox-exclusive titles available on other platforms.
Halo players are having a meltdown over Women’s History Month post
Bungie faced backlash on social media for a Women's History Month post celebrating women in Halo. Many players criticized the post as performative, especially in light of past decisions to remove female Spartan armor designs. The article discusses the sexist rhetoric used by some players and questions Bungie's actual commitment to representation in gaming.
Xbox Insiders: Try Highlight Reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X Starting Today!
Microsoft and ASUS are rolling out a new highlight reels feature for the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld device, accessible through the Xbox PC app's Game Highlights (Preview). This feature allows players to easily capture and share short gameplay clips, with an initial selection of games including Forza Horizon 5 and Overwatch available for Xbox Insiders to test.
Skyrim studio's space adventure Starfield gets PS5 release date and price, courtesy of reliable leaker
A reliable leaker suggests that Bethesda's space adventure Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 7th, with Standard and Premium Editions available for €49.99 and €69.99 respectively. Pre-orders are expected to begin around March 17th or 18th. Todd Howard has cautioned against expectations of a 'Starfield 2.0' update, clarifying that upcoming changes are enhancements rather than a sequel.
Xbox Game Pass March Update Adds Sumerian Six and Planet of Lana II
Microsoft has announced that Sumerian Six and Planet of Lana II will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library in March 2025. Sumerian Six, a real-time tactical stealth adventure, will be available on March 6 for Xbox Series X/S and cloud, while Planet of Lana II, a cinematic puzzle-platformer, will also join the service.
Starfield PS5 Release Date, Price, and Editions All Leak Online Ahead of Official Announcement - IGN
A reliable leaker has revealed that Starfield is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 7, with both Standard and Premium editions available. The pricing appears to be lower than its initial PC and Xbox Series X/S launch prices. Bethesda's Todd Howard also teased upcoming content and improvements to space gameplay, with a new story expansion planned.
Scientists Make Breakthrough That Allows Lab-Grown Brain Cells To Play A Sort Of Video Game
Researchers have successfully trained lab-grown human brain cells to play a simplified video game, demonstrating a significant advancement in bioelectrical interfaces. The brain organoids learned to solve a 'cart-pole' problem by receiving electronic signals as rewards or punishments, improving their success rate dramatically. This breakthrough could pave the way for future applications combining AI with biological brain cells, while AI itself continues to integrate into the gaming industry, with companies like Activision Blizzard using generative content.
Microsoft banned the word 'Microslop' in its Copilot Discord server, then began restricting access after users started posting 'Microsl0p' and other funnies
Microsoft reportedly banned the term 'Microslop' on its official Copilot Discord server, only for users to circumvent the ban with variations like 'Microsl0p' and 'Sloppysoft'. The company appears to have since lifted the ban, with users continuing to use the derogatory term.
Xbox isn’t dying (at least not yet): Microsoft Gaming has a plan for the struggling console
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a new strategy to revitalize the struggling Xbox brand, shifting focus back to console exclusives and PC-inspired features. This includes a commitment to first-party development from studios like Bethesda and Activision Blizzard, and potentially integrating PC storefronts like Steam onto the console.
