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Apple plans to enable iPhone to Windows copy and paste functionality within the European Union following a request from Microsoft. Additionally, Apple's MacBook Neo is reportedly impacting the adoption of Windows and Chromebooks in educational institutions.
Xbox Game Pass Loses This Perfect Organism And Three More Games In August
Xbox Game Pass will remove four games on August 15: Menace (PC Game Preview), Atlas Fallen, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and Firewatch. Subscribers can purchase these titles at a 20% discount before they are delisted. This follows a larger removal of 20 games in July.
Xbox Game Pass Reveals First Wave Of August 2026 Games
Xbox Game Pass has revealed the first wave of games coming in August 2026, including Heretic + Hexen, Beast of Reincarnation, and the Gears of War: E-Day beta. Later in the month, players can look forward to Bounty Star, Date Everything, Grounded 2, Ball X Pit, Cricket 26, Mio: Memories in Orbit, and Sandustry. Four games, including Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Firewatch, will be leaving the service on August 15.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Library Is PC-Bound — But Not Until 2027-2028
Microsoft plans to gradually bring its Xbox 360 game library to PC between 2027 and 2028, according to a leaked developer document. These games will be playable on future 'Project Helix' consoles, 'Xbox PCs,' and handheld devices, with developers holding the key to which titles are included and if they appear on Game Pass. The article also details a disc-to-digital program for Xbox One and Series X/S games, where inserting a physical disc grants a digital license tied to the account, but this license is lost if the disc is sold.
Palantir posts $1.9B quarter, then its CEO accuses AI labs of Marxism
Palantir reported $1.9 billion in revenue for its latest quarter, a 93% year-over-year increase. CEO Alex Karp also criticized AI labs, accusing them of having Marxist overtones and intending to capture the means of production by migrating intellectual property into their models. He suggested that companies partnering with these labs are funding rivals that will eventually compete with them directly.
Xbox’s next round of price increases have landed, and they’re worse than we thought
Xbox has implemented price increases for its Series S and Series X consoles, effective August 1st, with steeper hikes in Australia than initially anticipated. These increases are attributed to a significant rise in console storage and memory component costs, driven partly by the AI boom redirecting fabrication efforts. Despite the price hikes, Microsoft continues to incur losses on each console sold.
Rumours of an unannounced Elder Scrolls game are bogus, sadly
Rumors of an unannounced Elder Scrolls game have been debunked, with former Bethesda associate game designer Griffin DeClaire clarifying that his work was solely on The Elder Scrolls VI. DeClaire was laid off from Bethesda Game Studios, which is also in pre-production for Fallout 5 and continuing development on Fallout 76, alongside remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
There's no single-player video games in the top 20 most played PS5 games in July
Live service and sports games continue to dominate the most played lists on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with single-player titles absent from the top 20 in July. Fortnite remains the most popular game, with titles like Roblox, Minecraft, and annual sports sequels filling out the charts. Data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella indicates a strong preference for ongoing multiplayer experiences over traditional offline games.
Xbox Could Be Planning To Make Xbox 360 Games Playable On PC
A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to make Xbox 360 games playable on PC and future Xbox consoles, potentially between 2027 and 2028. This initiative would allow developers to set their own prices for these titles and decide on Xbox Game Pass availability, expanding on Microsoft's recent move to bring original Xbox games to PC.
Handheld prices are still soaring, but at least the Lenovo Legion Go S is now cheaper than Steam Deck
Gaming handheld prices have significantly increased in 2026, with the Steam Deck OLED now priced at $789. However, the Lenovo Legion Go S has seen a substantial discount, dropping to $635.54, making it a more affordable option compared to the Steam Deck OLED and the Xbox ROG Ally.
Leaked document suggests Microsoft's rumored 'disc-to-digital' feature will roll out this month and allow users to play the Xbox 360 catalogue on Project Helix
A leaked document suggests Microsoft is planning to launch a 'disc-to-digital' feature this month. This feature would allow users to digitize their physical Xbox game library, including titles from the Xbox 360 catalogue, for use on the Xbox Series X.
Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it
Despite recent layoffs, Microsoft's Xbox division is proceeding with its global FanFest tour, an event created by Chris Munson, who was among those let go. The tour includes stops in Cologne, Tokyo, London, Mexico City, Sydney, Toronto, and Seattle, with specific dates announced for Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show. This continuation of the fan event comes amidst broader restructuring and significant price increases for Xbox consoles in Europe.
Microsoft will let devs bring more Xbox 360 games to PC in the coming years via backwards compatibility, leaked document suggests
A leaked document suggests Microsoft plans to allow developers to bring their Xbox 360 games to PC in the coming years as part of an expanded backwards compatibility initiative. Developers will reportedly be able to set prices and decide if these games will be available on Xbox Game Pass, with a gradual rollout expected between 2027 and 2028. The company also appears to be working on a disc-to-digital program for Xbox One and Xbox Series X games.
Microsoft is working on making Xbox 360 games playable on PC, leaked document reveals
A leaked document suggests Microsoft is planning to make Xbox 360 games playable on PC through the Xbox app, potentially including handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally. Developers will reportedly have control over pricing and Game Pass inclusion for their backward-compatible titles. This initiative is part of a broader plan for next-generation devices, with original Xbox games also targeting a PC release in 2026.
Uppgift: Microsoft vill släppa Xbox 360-spel på pc och Project Helix
Microsoft is reportedly offering rights holders the opportunity to release their Xbox 360 games on PC, potentially through a program called Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC. These titles would also be compatible with future hardware like the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, and handheld devices such as the Xbox Ally X. The rollout is expected between 2027 and 2028, with publishers deciding on pricing and Game Pass inclusion.
Rumor Mill
A rumor suggests that Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC. This potential move would expand the library of backward-compatible titles available on the PC platform.
Evening Safety Dance
Microsoft has issued a warning about hackers targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks, while LG and Samsung are addressing issues with Smart TV apps that exploit user internet bandwidth. These reports highlight ongoing cybersecurity concerns for connected devices and networks.
Games Inbox: Will the Xbox reset work for Microsoft?
Readers express concern over recent price increases for Xbox consoles and PC GPUs, questioning Microsoft's strategy and the future of console gaming. Discussions also touch on Nintendo's Direct presentation approach and the ongoing debate about digital versus physical game sales, with a focus on potential EU intervention regarding Sony's digital store practices.
Xbox and Xbox 360 Games May Come to PC Through Backwards Compatibility – Rumor
A leaked roadmap suggests Microsoft plans to expand its backwards compatibility program to include PC, allowing original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to be purchased and played via the Xbox app and Game Pass. This initiative aims to reactivate dormant titles and reach new audiences on PC and handheld devices, with publishers retaining control over rights and pricing.
Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC this year as Microsoft prepares disc-to-digital conversion for an upcoming…
Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC through an expanded emulation rollout later this year. This initiative, part of a rumored disc-to-digital conversion plan, aims to enhance backwards compatibility and digital ownership for Xbox titles. The roadmap suggests PC emulation for Xbox 360 games could launch in waves throughout 2027 and 2028, with a potential public testing phase for disc-to-digital conversion starting in July.
