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Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Challenges Guide – Series 4 Spring
This guide provides tips and recommended cars for completing the Series 4 Spring Festival Playlist challenges in Forza Horizon 6. It details how to earn Playlist Points and unlock seasonal rewards, including specific cars like the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion ESi-R and 1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock.
Xbox Caps Cloud Gaming on Game Pass in November, But Will Let You Purchase Additional Hours
Xbox is implementing monthly hour limits for cloud gaming across all Game Pass tiers starting in November, with Ultimate subscribers receiving 15 hours, Premium 10, and Essential 5. Players will have the option to purchase additional hours if they exceed their limit. The company cites rising costs as the reason for the change, acknowledging it will increase expenses for some users.
Xbox Announces Cloud Streaming Caps, And New Option To Stream Without Game Pass
Xbox announced new monthly hour caps for its cloud streaming service, starting in November. Subscribers will have their streaming hours limited based on their Game Pass tier, with options to purchase additional hours at an undisclosed price.
Xbox Game Pass will limit monthly cloud gaming hours starting in November
Starting in November 2026, Xbox will implement monthly hour limits for its Cloud Gaming service across all Game Pass tiers. Game Pass Ultimate will receive 15 hours, Premium 10 hours, and Essential 5 hours. Additional cloud gaming time will be available for purchase on the Xbox Store for both subscribers and non-subscribers.
Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming
Xbox is introducing monthly hour limits for cloud gaming included with Game Pass plans starting in November, with Ultimate receiving 15 hours, Premium 10, and Essential 5. Players exceeding their limits can purchase additional playtime, and a new option will allow purchasing cloud hours without a Game Pass subscription. These changes are being made due to the growing cost of providing the service as usage increases.
PlayStation 5 Getting Acclaimed 2025 Xbox Exclusive Adventure Game
The adventure game Keeper, originally a 2025 Xbox console exclusive, has reportedly leaked for a PlayStation 5 port ahead of an official announcement. Developed by Double Fine, the game features a single-player narrative about a lighthouse and has received positive reviews on Xbox and PC. Trophy listings for the PlayStation 5 version have surfaced.
IKEA announces partnership with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
IKEA has announced a collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, set to be revealed on September 9, 2026. This partnership follows IKEA's previous gaming-related ventures, including collaborations with Xbox and ASUS ROG, and a stamp rally with Pokémon in Japan. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a highly acclaimed 2011 action RPG, has been ported to various platforms, most recently the Nintendo Switch 2.
Devil May Cry co-creator understands why physical games are dying, but wants IP holders to prioritize game preservation
Devil May Cry co-creator Hideki Kamiya expresses concern over the decline of physical games and the industry's apparent lack of commitment to game preservation. While understanding the shift to digital, Kamiya urges IP holders to ensure older titles remain accessible for future generations, citing examples like PlayStation's phasing out of discs and Microsoft's layoffs.
BlizzCon 2026 Preview: We’re So Back! | Official XBOX Podcast
The Official Xbox Podcast features a preview of BlizzCon 2026, with Blizzard's Senior Director of Global Events, Kiersten Crissman, detailing the upcoming event. BlizzCon 2026 will take place on September 12th and 13th in Anaheim, offering both in-person and online experiences with expanded programming, larger venues, and returning fan favorites like the Darkmoon Faire and Hearthstone Tavern. The event will also heavily feature esports competitions, including the Overwatch World Cup, and will be free to watch via livestream on official Blizzard channels.
Double Fine gör Brütal Legend 2 om de får in 100 miljoner Kickstarter-dollar
Double Fine has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their Amnesia Fortnight event, where fans can vote on game ideas. A stretch goal of $100 million could lead to the development of Brütal Legend 2, though the article notes this is unlikely. The campaign has already raised over $370,000.
Former id Software producer says the team faced the 'worst crunch' in the series' history on Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations: 'There were days where I didn't see my son'
Former id Software producer Andrew Willis revealed that the team experienced severe crunch conditions while developing Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, describing it as the worst in the series' history. This intense period of overwork, which included days of 12-17 hour shifts, occurred shortly before many developers on the expansion team were laid off by Xbox. The article also touches on the game's sales performance relative to Doom Eternal and the studio's overall health post-layoffs.
Bethesda Employees Thought They Were Safe From Layoffs Thanks to Skyrim, Fallout
Former Bethesda Game Studios Austin developer Anne Barrett shared that employees felt secure from layoffs due to the success of games like The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Fallout, making Xbox's subsequent announcements even more shocking and devastating. The layoffs resulted in a significant drop in morale and a loss of institutional knowledge crucial for the company's proprietary game engine.
Skyrim and Fallout made Bethesda devs feel "safe" from mass layoffs before Xbox ended decades-long careers in…
Bethesda Game Studios developers, known for franchises like Skyrim and Fallout, felt secure from mass layoffs at Xbox, but were instead blindsided by job cuts affecting long-term employees. An employee described the experience as devastating, with meetings lasting only two minutes to end decades-long careers. The loss of institutional knowledge is a significant concern for future game quality.
Double Fine will finally make Brutal Legend 2, but only if its new Kickstarter campaign reaches an almost impossible $100m
Double Fine has announced a Kickstarter campaign for 'Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot,' which includes a stretch goal to develop Brutal Legend 2 if the campaign reaches an ambitious $100 million. The studio recently regained independence after being owned by Xbox.
Double Fine will finally make Brutal Legend 2, but only if its new Kickstarter campaign reaches an almost impossible $100m
Double Fine has announced plans to develop Brutal Legend 2, contingent on their new Kickstarter campaign for 'Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot' reaching an ambitious $100 million goal. The studio recently regained independence after being acquired by Xbox. The campaign aims to fund a two-week game jam and documentary, with Brutal Legend 2 serving as a highly improbable stretch goal.
The majority of Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC got made 'in three or four months'
Former Id Software producer Andrew Willis described the development of Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations DLC as extremely brutal, with significant crunch time required to complete the majority of the game in three to four months. Willis reported working at least 12 hours daily for two months, with some days reaching 17 hours, and noted that many team members considered it the worst crunch they had experienced. This news follows recent layoffs at Id Software, impacting many developers who had worked on previous titles.
IKEA's Xbox collab features a moving thumbstick stool and D-Pad pillow, but it's not just a gimmick
IKEA has launched the YXSTABY collection, a collaboration with Xbox featuring nine pieces of furniture and accessories designed for gamers. The collection includes items like a thumbstick stool, a D-Pad pillow, and a TV stand with integrated storage, aiming to blend utility and style for gaming spaces.
Brian Ward steps down as Savvy Games Group CEO
Brian Ward is stepping down as CEO of Savvy Games Group, a company established in 2021 to expand Saudi Arabia's presence in the global games industry. Turqi Alnowaiser, deputy governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), will serve as interim acting CEO. Ward's tenure saw significant acquisitions, including Scopely and Moonton.
I Am Begging One Cool Billionaire To Take Up Double Fine’s Offer To Fund Brutal Legend 2
Double Fine is seeking $100 million in pledges to fund Brutal Legend 2 through a Kickstarter campaign, following its split from Microsoft. The studio is also running a two-week game jam called Amnesia Fortnight to prototype other game ideas, with some chosen by supporters for further development. The article notes that Double Fine recently underwent layoffs affecting 23 employees.
Laid off id Software developer says crunch on Doom: The Dark Ages' Revelations DLC was "brutal" with up to 17-hour days
A former id Software developer described the crunch for Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations DLC as "brutal," with days reaching up to 17 hours. This developer, Andrew Willis, was subsequently laid off by Microsoft along with many other id Software employees shortly after the DLC's release. The article highlights the intense working conditions and the subsequent job losses impacting the studio.
