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Snoop Dogg and his son join Stranger Than Heaven cast as Yakuza devs' new game gets a winter release window
RGG Studio's new action game, Stranger Than Heaven, will launch this winter for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game features a celebrity cast including Snoop Dogg as an international smuggler and his son Cordell Broadus in an undisclosed role. The game is set across five cities and 50 years, featuring combat, music composition, and band management.
SEGA® AND XBOX RAISE THE CURTAIN ON “STRANGER THAN HEAVEN”
SEGA and Xbox revealed new details for RGG Studio's upcoming action-adventure game, Stranger Than Heaven. The game features a 50-year story across five eras and cities, an international cast including Snoop Dogg, Ado, and Tori Kelly, and an innovative combat system. Stranger Than Heaven is scheduled for release this winter and will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Games Inbox: Is the Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake rumour true?
Readers discuss rumors of a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, drawing parallels to a potential Star Fox remake. Concerns are raised about Nintendo's communication and the visual style of remakes, while also touching on the perceived decline of the PlayStation 4 and the business practices of publishers.
Stranger Than Heaven Xbox Presents Confirms It's a Yakuza Prequel, Reveals Star-Studded Cast, Release
Stranger Than Heaven has been confirmed as a prequel to the Yakuza (Like a Dragon) series, detailing the rise of the Tojo Clan with new characters. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the game will launch in Winter 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The presentation revealed a star-studded cast including Yu Shirota, Snoop Dogg, and Cordell Broadus, and showcased gameplay mechanics focused on music composition and timing-based combat.
MMO Business Roundup: Xbox Copilot is dead, Steam Controller will restock, and Bank of America has opinions
Xbox is discontinuing its Copilot AI feature for consoles and winding down mobile development, with CEO Asha Sharma aiming to refocus the division. Valve has promised to restock the Steam Controller due to high demand. Additionally, a Bank of America analyst suggested that Grand Theft Auto VI should be priced at $80 to help the struggling games industry.
Indie Selects for May 2026: Big Moments, Bold Games
Xbox highlights a curated selection of indie games available in May 2026, featuring titles across various genres. The featured games include the cartoon-style first-person shooter Mouse: P.I. for Hire, the narrative RPG Dosa Divas, the co-op horror game Content Warning, the musical RPG People of Note, the stock market sim Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the survival game Icarus: Console Edition.
Morning Consolidation
Xbox has seen a shake-up in its leadership team with multiple AI leads joining. Separately, PlayStation announced the top downloads for the PlayStation Store in April 2026.
Using 'trillions of anonymised productivity signals', Microsoft thinks nearly half of people like AI in their…
Microsoft has analyzed trillions of anonymized Microsoft 365 productivity signals and surveyed 20,000 workers to understand AI adoption in the workplace. The company believes AI offers benefits for various roles and that a majority of users fear being left behind if they don't adapt quickly. Despite some rollbacks of AI features on mobile and Windows, Microsoft remains committed to promoting AI integration.
Xbox Sees Big Leadership Shake Up, As Microsoft Cuts Console Copilot Development
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has initiated significant leadership changes, bringing in executives from Microsoft's CoreAI team to bolster technical expertise. Concurrently, development for Copilot on mobile and console platforms has been halted, signaling a strategic shift away from the feature.
Xbox abandons AI Copilot and then hires a bunch of CoreAI staff
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the discontinuation of the AI Copilot companion for consoles and the winding down of its mobile functionality, citing a need to move faster and address player friction. This decision comes as several former CoreAI division employees, including Jared Palmer and Tim Allen, have been hired into leadership roles within Xbox. The company also confirmed Project Helix as its next console and a price drop for Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox boss bumps some of her Microsoft CoreAI buddies up into leadership jobs, but hey, at least they're stopping some of their Copilot gubbins
Xbox boss Asha Sharma is scaling back Microsoft's Copilot AI integration, announcing the winding down of Copilot on mobile and halting its development on consoles. This move coincides with Sharma promoting several former Microsoft CoreAI division colleagues into leadership roles within Xbox, including Jared Palmer as VP of engineering and Tim Allen as corporate VP of design, aiming to streamline development and get the business back on track.
Xbox scraps Microsoft Copilot in yet another win for new CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the discontinuation of Microsoft Copilot development for consoles and mobile, prioritizing community connection and addressing player and developer friction. This decision marks a significant shift away from AI integration for Xbox, contrasting with Microsoft's broader AI initiatives and the continued embrace of the technology by other industry figures and companies.
Summer Game Fest 2026 streaming live starting 5th June
Geoff Keighley has announced that the Summer Game Fest will return on June 5th, 2026, serving as a replacement for E3. While many major companies typically hold their own showcases, Xbox has confirmed its event will take place on June 7th. The event promises developer interviews and announcements from various publishers.
Microsoft has finally realized what most of us knew all along: nobody actually wanted Copilot on Xbox
Microsoft is discontinuing the development of its Copilot AI assistant for Xbox consoles and winding down its integration in the Xbox mobile app. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated the move is intended to deepen the brand's connection with players and developers. The AI assistant, initially announced in March 2025, was designed to help players overcome in-game challenges but faced skepticism from the gaming community.
Xbox announces leadership changes as it stops development of Gaming Copilot for console
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced significant leadership changes and a strategic shift, including the discontinuation of Gaming Copilot development for consoles and phasing it out on mobile. The company aims to increase speed, deepen community connection, and address friction for players and developers by promoting key leaders and integrating new talent, particularly from Microsoft's CoreAI division.
Asha Sharma admits "Xbox needs to move faster", as new CEO begins "winding down Copilot on mobile" and ceases its development on consoles
Xbox's new head, Asha Sharma, is discontinuing the AI-driven "Copilot" initiative, which provided in-game advice, citing the need for Xbox to move faster and improve community connection. Development for Copilot will cease on consoles, and it will be wound down on mobile, as it no longer aligns with the company's direction. Sharma also mentioned potential retirements of other features that don't fit Xbox's vision under her leadership.
Xbox appoints new internal leaders and ditches Copilot AI
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the company is discontinuing its Copilot generative AI features on mobile and halting development for consoles. This decision aligns with a broader strategic shift under Sharma's leadership, which also includes new internal leadership appointments aimed at increasing speed and community connection. Several executives from Microsoft and other tech companies have been brought in to bolster Xbox's product, engineering, and growth teams.
Xbox shake-up sees multiple AI leads join the leadership team
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced a significant leadership reshuffle within Microsoft's gaming division, bringing in several new executives with backgrounds in Artificial Intelligence. These changes aim to streamline development and improve the company's focus on community engagement. The shake-up also involves some existing leaders transitioning to new roles or departing, alongside a shift away from dedicated Copilot gaming support development.
New Xbox Boot-Up Sequence Goes Green
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that a new boot-up sequence featuring the green Xbox logo will arrive for Xbox Series X and S consoles on May 13. This change replaces the previous white-on-black animation and slightly alters the sound effect. Sharma also mentioned upcoming events like the Xbox Games Showcase and a Gears of War: E-Day presentation.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Hype Starts One Month Out from Livestream
Geoff Keighley has released a hype trailer for the upcoming Summer Game Fest 2026, scheduled to begin on June 5th. The trailer teases potential reveals for games such as Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and Control Resonant, alongside mentions of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 and Grand Theft Auto 6. The event is positioned as a replacement for E3 and will be followed by showcases from Xbox and Sony.
