Gears of War: E-Day
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Xbox first-party content partially offsets 2% drop in Q1 revenue, hardware decreases 14%
Microsoft reported strong overall revenue for the first quarter, with Xbox content and services revenue seeing a slight 2% decrease, partially offset by growth in first-party titles like Minecraft and Call of Duty. Hardware sales declined 14%, but the company anticipates mid to high-single digit growth for Xbox content and services in the next quarter, driven by upcoming game launches. The report also noted ongoing workforce reductions within the Xbox division.
Shacknews hosts John Romero, Yacht Club Games, and Bohemia Interactive for Extra Life 2026
Shacknews is hosting a 24-hour Extra Life charity stream on November 7-8, 2026, to raise money for Children's Specialized Hospital. The event will feature appearances from developers like John Romero, Yacht Club Games, and Bohemia Interactive, playing a variety of games.
Xbox Veteran Who Just Got Promoted Under Asha Sharma Promptly Leaves Amid Mysterious Circumstances
Xbox's first Chief Operating Officer, Helen Chiang, has departed the company shortly after her promotion under CEO Asha Sharma. While the exact reasons remain unclear, sources suggest termination for policy violations. Chiang had a 20-year tenure at Microsoft, playing a role in Xbox Live and Mojang. Her exit follows a period of poor performance for Xbox hardware and services.
FZ High Score - Phantom Blade Zero stängs vid midnatt!
The FZ High Score guessing game is closing its predictions for Phantom Blade Zero, a highly anticipated Chinese action game. This marks the end of season 14, with results and the winner of a t-shirt to be announced soon. Season 15 is expected to begin shortly.
Evening Reading - October 23, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Tape To Tape and Village in the Shade, and mentions of upcoming titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Palworld. Shigeru Miyamoto received Japan's Order of Culture and commented on AI's role in game design. There are also reports of Arkane Studios potentially facing closure and Helen Chiang's departure from Xbox.
Phantom Blade Zero isn't even out yet, but it could be 'one of the year's breakout hits' as it shifts half a million copies on Steam alone
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant pre-order success on Steam, selling an estimated 500,000 copies and generating $24 million in revenue ahead of its October 28th launch. The game also boasts 2.5 million wishlists, indicating strong potential for it to become a breakout single-player hit.
Games Inbox: Is the video games industry dying?
Multiple readers express concern over the current state of the video games industry, citing high development costs, studio closures, and a perceived decline in quality. There is a debate about whether the industry is truly dying, particularly in the West, with some readers finding solace in Nintendo's unique approach and the enduring appeal of physical media.
Gears Of War: E-Day cost more to make than any PS5 exclusive claims rumour
A rumor suggests that Gears of War: E-Day has a development budget exceeding $500 million, making it potentially more expensive than any PlayStation exclusive, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This high cost is questioned given the franchise's recent popularity and Microsoft's decision to keep the game exclusive to Xbox and PC.
Gears Of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost Over $500 Million Before Marketing
Gears of War: E-Day reportedly incurred development costs exceeding $500 million before marketing expenses. The high budget is noted in relation to the game's content.
No more waiting on shaders to compile as Nvidia's latest driver adds advanced shader delivery: users report lower RAM usage in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day
Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready Driver, version 621.01 WHQL, introduces Advanced Shader Delivery support for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. This Microsoft technology compiles shaders during the game download process via the Xbox PC app, aiming to reduce system RAM usage and eliminate in-game shader compilation times. Early reports suggest considerably lower RAM usage, particularly in Gears of War: E-Day.
Nvidia Just Tackled One Of PC Gaming’s Biggest Headaches: Shader Compilation
Nvidia has released version 621.01 drivers that enable Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) for its RTX graphics cards, addressing a major PC gaming headache: shader compilation times. This technology, also supported by AMD and previously used by Microsoft in games like Gears of War: E-Day, significantly reduces the time it takes for games to become playable after installation or driver updates by downloading precompiled shaders. Early testing shows dramatic improvements, making PC gaming startup times more comparable to consoles.
Xbox reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs, with the first wave coming as early as this month
Xbox is reportedly planning three additional rounds of layoffs, with the first wave expected this month, followed by others in November and January 2027, as part of CEO Asha Sharma's business reset. This follows a September round of job cuts and a larger wave in July, with remaining reductions to be distributed across future quarters. Concerns are rising about the fate of The Coalition, the studio behind Gears of War: E-Day, and whether potential layoffs could impact promised bonuses.
Next gen Xbox console out in 2028 and more expensive than PS6 claims report
A report suggests Microsoft's next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will launch by Christmas 2028 and may cost between $1,200 and $1,800, significantly more than the anticipated PlayStation 6. This comes amid ongoing component shortages and a reported failure of the current Xbox Series X/S. The report also indicates a new next-generation handheld device will be released by Christmas 2027.
Gears of War: E-Day interactive maps - Shackmaps
This guide provides interactive maps for Gears of War: E-Day, detailing the locations of Collectibles, Hard Cases, Secondary Objectives, and Supply Caches across the Kalona, Kalona Golden Quarter, and Prospect Bay maps. Shackmaps offers these resources to aid players in their fight against the Locust Horde.
Games Inbox: What is the best Nintendo game of 2026?
Readers discuss the best Nintendo games of 2026, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave emerging as a strong contender. Concerns are raised about the high cost of current-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and their potential impact on the industry's future. The discussion also touches on the evolution of graphics, digital versus physical media, and the ongoing debate about console generations.
Helldivers 2's GameGuard cheat policing "wasn't as effective as it could have been", cue a switch to Easy Anti-Cheat as part of a crackdown on cheat mods
Arrowhead is switching Helldivers 2 from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat due to GameGuard's ineffectiveness. This move aims to improve game integrity and combat cheat mods, though some cosmetic mods may require updates. Easy Anti-Cheat is a widely used industry standard found in games like Elden Ring and Fortnite.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026 – Castlevania, Toy Story make the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026, shows EA SPORTS FC 27 retaining the top spot. New releases include Castlevania: Belmont's Curse at #3 and Toy Story: Retro Roundup + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition at #4, with other titles like Tales of Eternia Remastered and Bluey's Happy Snaps also charting.
Steam Week in Review: Steam Next Fest has over 8,000 demos, as worthless vibe coded slop levels up
Steam Next Fest features over 8,000 game demos, a significant increase from previous years, with many criticized as low-effort "vibe coded" creations. The article argues that AI tools, particularly Anthropic's Claude Opus, are enabling rapid cloning and decompilation, leading to a proliferation of unoriginal games and concerns about intellectual property theft, potentially harming independent developers.
Gears Of War: E-Day Guide – Master List Of All Weapons, Tactical Gear, And Equipment Unlocks
This guide for Gears Of War: E-Day provides a comprehensive list of all unlockable weapons, tactical gear, and equipment. It details how to acquire each item in the campaign and how they are unlocked for use in multiplayer modes like Horde Siege.
GTA 6 has not massacred video game sales this year as everything sells well
Despite the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6, the video game market has seen strong sales across numerous titles. Games like Control, Onimusha: Warlords, and Marvel's Wolverine have all achieved significant sales milestones, indicating a healthy and diverse market. This suggests that the industry can support multiple successful releases simultaneously, challenging the notion of a zero-sum game for player attention and spending.
