Minecraft Legends
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State of Decay 3 Could Skip Game Pass, Third-Party Funding Still Lives – RumorA report suggests that State of Decay 3 might not be a day one release on Xbox Game Pass, despite Xbox funding its development, as Undead Labs is reportedly under new ownership. The article also touches on the shifting priorities at Xbox regarding Game Pass funding for third-party developers and the perceived underinvestment in the Minecraft IP.
Xbox’s Biggest Problems May Still Be AheadXbox is facing significant internal challenges despite a recent showcase of upcoming games like Gears of War: E-Day. CEO Asha Sharma admitted to substantial financial losses and poor investment returns over the past five years, citing issues with funding franchises and inadequate infrastructure. Reports suggest impending layoffs and potential restructuring, including spinning off Xbox as a subsidiary or forming joint ventures, as Microsoft seeks to make its gaming division a sustainable business.
Microsoft's Xbox games keep ending up as flops according to new reportA new report indicates that several Xbox games, including Avowed, Hellblade 2, and Forza Motorsport, have significantly underperformed Microsoft's sales and engagement expectations. This comes amid reports of expected layoffs and studio closures at Xbox, with CEO Asha Sharma acknowledging the company has 'over extended' its resources and needs to reassess investment priorities.
Even with PS5 Ports, Many of Xbox's Games Have Been UnderperfomingAn internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed that the division is operating at a 3% accountability margin, leading to layoffs. Many of Xbox's first-party games, even those with PlayStation 5 ports, have underperformed in sales and Xbox Game Pass engagement, failing to meet expectations.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Nintendo starts up new “Spotlight Sale” for Switch 2 and Switch, multiple games at new low pricesNintendo has launched a new "Spotlight Sale" on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts on numerous third-party titles for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Several games are available at their lowest prices ever, with the sale running until April 30, 2026.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 will dungeon-crawl through the blockworld yet again when it launches later this yearMojang has announced Minecraft Dungeons 2, a sequel to the Diablo-inspired action RPG, is set to launch in autumn 2026. The announcement was made during Minecraft Live, featuring a cinematic trailer hinting at a new threat to the blocky world. The game is already available to wishlist on Steam.
Minecraft's Diablo-inspired spinoff is getting a surprise sequel this yearMojang has announced a surprise sequel to its Diablo-inspired spinoff, Minecraft Dungeons, which is planned for release later this year. While no gameplay footage has been revealed, the announcement suggests Mojang is continuing to explore new genres despite the mixed reception of Minecraft Legends. The original Minecraft Dungeons received generally positive reviews for its streamlined take on the dungeon crawl genre.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Revealed, And It's Coming This YearMojang Studios announced Minecraft Dungeons II, the sequel to the 2020 dungeon-crawler, is set for release this fall. The game will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with wishlisting open now. This announcement follows earlier reports of a sequel being in development for several years.
Grab this official Minecraft game for free, now on PC and Xbox Series S and XMinecraft Legends is available for free on PC and Xbox Series X|S through Amazon Prime Gaming until June 4. This real-time action-strategy spinoff from Mojang Studios, developed with Blackbird Interactive, focuses on commanding armies and base-building rather than traditional mining and crafting. The game offers co-op and PvP modes and proved popular at launch, exceeding three million players in its first ten days.