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Master Chief holding a gun and a flaming grenade with a city behind him.

Halo 2 multiplayer maps are making a return for 20th anniversary

To celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite is getting seven recreated Halo 2 multiplayer maps.
A cockpit view in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Xbox Game Pass is getting tons of new games following Black Ops 6 success

Players approach a vampire in Redfall that's floating outside a window.

Former Arkane Austin boss condemns Microsoft decision to close studio

Soldiers near a train in Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever

A new black Xbox headset floating on a gray background.

Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years

A player sprints away from someone shooting at them in Blindfire.

Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way

A man in a scuba suit floating in the ocean and looking at an octopus.

Subnautica 2, the third Subnautica game, hits early access in 2025

Estevez shining a flashlight at a tall paint creature surrounded by smoke.

Alan Wake 2’s next DLC is dropping next week, and it looks horrifying

A soldier stands outside in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 isn’t the only Activision Blizzard game coming to Xbox Game Pass this month

An Xbox controller being held up in front of an Xbox Series S

After years of promises, Xbox might let you stream games you own

halo studios 343 industries rebranding unreal engine 5

Multiple Halo projects in development as series moves to Unreal Engine 5

Key art for Hi-Fi Rush.

The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (October 2024)

Chai in Hi-Fi Rush.

Hi-Fi Rush 2 is still in development under new owner

A Krafton executive revealed that Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already in development when it bought Tango, and that work on it will continue.
Sifu's main character at age 70 in Sifu.

2 critically acclaimed indies are coming to Game Pass this month

Xbox Game Pass is getting one great Halloween indie and another action masterclass in the first leg of October.
An Xbox controller sits on a floor next to a stack on Xbox One games.

We’re now one step closer to Xbox One emulation on PC

XWine1 is a translation layer that can help solve a lot of issues developers have had with Xbox One emulation.
Pixelated heroes on the right up against four black nights on the left. Below is the Final Fantasy turn-based control screen in blue.

Xbox has added the first six Final Fantasy games to Xbox, PC

Xbox is expanding its JRPG catalog with eight new additions that dropped on the Xbox consoles and PC today.
An alien in armor with a light sword standing in front of a space ship window with a planet in the background.

Xbox Game Pass’ next Blizzard additions are StarCraft’s single-player campaigns

Xbox announced at the Tokyo Game Show that StarCraft and StarCraft 2's solo campaigns are the next Blizzard games for Game Pass.

Best video game deals: PlayStation 5, Xbox S and X, Nintendo Switch

If you're looking for video game deals for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, here are some of the best video games across various retailers.
The Xbox Game Pass app on a phone that's displayed on a hardwood floor next to an Xbox controller.

Xbox is getting rid of its standalone Game Pass app

Xbox is moving features from the Game Pass app into the regular one, meaning you'll no longer have to open both to find the feature you want.
A white and transparent Xbox wireless controller on a black background.

Revisit the days of translucent gaming gear with these new Xbox controllers

Xbox is following up on its Sky Cipher limited-edition controller by bringing new transparent color options to the Design Lab.
A rainbow colored hot air balloon in the sky.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 won’t be as taxing on your PC

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the largest, most performance-heavy games around, but the developers say its sequel might be a bit less taxing to play.
Lilith staring into the camera in Diablo 4. She has giant horns and red wings behind her.

Xbox Game Pass’ new Standard tier is missing some big games

Xbox officially launched its new Game Pass Standard plan, but it's missing some huge first-party titles.
Overwatch 2 skins: Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver

Overwatch 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass, and it comes with perks

Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, but Game Pass subscribers can now play it there and get a few extra perks for doing so.
Apex Legends.

The best FPS games for Xbox Series X

Looking for the best shooting action with the buttery-smooth frame rates and high resolutions offered by the Xbox Series X? These are the titles worth buying!
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S getting splashed with water.

Xbox lays off 650 people, says that won’t lead to canceled games

Microsoft is conducting another round of Xbox layoffs this year, with 650 workers impacted.
The original Xbox sits on a table.

The best original Xbox games

The original Xbox is nearly 20 years old, so we decided to take a look at its rich catalog of games. These are the best original Xbox games you can play today.
Enemies in Sea of Thieves

Is Sea of Thieves cross-platform?

Sea of Thieves is all about getting a group of friends together to take to the high seas. But is Sea of Thieves cross-platform? Here's what you need to know.
A glowing pink sky with a person standing in the middle of a natural rock archway in Starfield: Shattered Space.

Starfield: Shattered Space’s new planet will include 50 locations

Bethesda hasn't revealed much about Starfield: Shattered Space, but it finally started spilling the beans on the game's first anniversary.
A man shoots a zombie in State of Decay 2.

State of Decay 2’s final update coming later this year

To prepare for State of Decay 3, Undead Labs is ending support for its 2018 zombie survival title.
A man in a mask and a three-pointed hat standing in a spotlight.

After its studio criticized Microsoft, Enotria: The Last Song is coming to Xbox

After announcing an indefinite delay for release on Xbox, Enotria: The Last Song's developers say they've finally gotten in touch with Xbox.
A character in Enotria: The Last Song. It's wearing a burnt masquerade mask, with green and red fabric attached.

Upcoming Soulslike delayed indefinitely on Xbox due to ‘challenges’ with Microsoft

Enotria: The Last Song was originally supposed to come to Xbox Series X/S at launch, but the developers say they can't get in touch with Microsoft.
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

Xbox Game Pass in September is all about sims, strategy, and star truckers

Xbox announced the first batch of games coming to Game Pass this month, and we're sensing a theme.
Art featuring Klee from Genshin Impact against an in-game background.

When is Genshin Impact coming to Xbox?

After four long years, Genshin Impact is finally coming to Xbox. This is one of the best free-to-play games there is, so get ready for when it hits the Xbox.
Emmerich Voss holds an artifact in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Xbox chief explains why Indiana Jones is coming to PS5: industry facing lots of pressure

After claiming that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle wouldn't go multiplatform, Xbox's Phil Spencer explains why it's now coming to PS5 next year.