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Xbox Studios delivered strong technical and commercial results this week, with Gears of War: E-Day breaking franchise Steam records while demonstrating innovative optimization techniques for Series S hardware. Meanwhile, creative progress continues across the portfolio—Playground Games showcased an impressive Fable combat system at FanFest, though the studio acknowledged limited post-launch support for Forza Horizon 6 due to competing priorities. Behind the scenes, Xbox leadership announced efforts to simplify developer publishing workflows to address industry friction points. However, significant challenges emerged at Ninja Theory, where multiple departures followed Microsoft's unsuccessful attempt to sell the studio, leaving the Senua sequel's future uncertain.
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A new report confirms that 'Gears of War: E-Day' has sold over 400,000 copies across the Xbox and Steam platforms since its launch. The prequel, developed by The Coalition, has been among the top 10 most played games on …
· via XboxEra
The original soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto VI, composed by French duo Justice with Gesaffelstein, will be released physically on December 11, 2026, available on vinyl and CD. The new single 'Pusher' is now streaming, a…
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In a crossover with popular YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, better known as Jacksepticeye, the latest update to 'HITMAN World of Assassination' introduces Finn Colton—voiced by McLoughlin—as an Elusive Target. The mission cent…
· via XboxEra
Microsoft is reportedly offering buyouts to up to 60,000 employees as part of a broader restructuring effort. The move includes plans to shutter Arkane Lyon, sparking concern among fans and developers. The announcement c…
· via XboxEra
The remastered version of Assassin's Creed Black Flag has received its final significant update, introducing New Game+ mode and additional hidden Easter eggs for players. The update enhances replayability and deepens the…
· via Video Games Chronicle
Bandai Namco has launched the 'Final Festival of Universes' event for 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2' to mark its 10th anniversary, beginning October 29. The event restores rare in-game items, boosts Star Coin rewards, and off…
· via XboxEra
The narrative survival RPG 'Hollow Home,' developed by Ukrainian studio Twigames and published by Crunchy Leaf Games, is set to launch on Xbox and PC on January 27, 2027. The game follows a 14-year-old boy surviving in a…
· via XboxEra
Developer Gamecom Team has announced the third installment in its satirical action-comedy series, 'Troublemaker 3: Fallen Dynasty,' set in a fictionalized Indonesia grappling with political unrest. The game, set to relea…
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Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees in the U.S., Canada, India, and the U.K., representing about a quarter of its global workforce. The move follows earlier cost-cutting efforts, inc…
· via Ars Technica
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet has announced efforts to simplify the process for independent developers bringing games to the platform, acknowledging longstanding complaints about unnecessary friction. The team plans to stream…
· via Pure Xbox
Two minutes of previously unreleased gameplay footage from The Initiative's cancelled Perfect Dark reboot has emerged online, showcasing the first-person shooter's futuristic environments and weapons systems. The game wa…
· via Time Extension
Playground Games released a statement recognizing player feedback regarding the limited post-launch updates for Forza Horizon 6, particularly complaints about missing street racing features. The developer committed to re…
· via Pure Xbox
Multiple developers have departed Ninja Theory following consultation on a potential studio closure, with key personnel including technical directors, programmers, and sound designers leaving the company. Microsoft's fai…
· via Pure Xbox
Pure Xbox interviewed The Coalition's Creative Director Matt Searcy and Gameplay Design Director Pax Lyle about the development of Gears of War: E-Day, which launched in premium early access on October 1st and arrives on…
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Pure Xbox recently got to experience Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot through a 15-minute combat-focused demo at the Xbox FanFest in London. The hands-on session revealed a combat system with substantial weight an…
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The latest Xbox first-party title has exceeded player expectations in its initial 24 hours, breaking the franchise's Steam concurrent player record with 20,374 players compared to Gears 5's previous peak of 10,196. The g…
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Gears of War: E-Day is now playable in early access for Premium and Collector's Edition owners. The title will be added to Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6, matching its full launch. Review scores are positive, wit…
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told The New York Times that her company can compete with Sony while still working with it. She also addressed Xbox taking over publishing for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reportedly for less than Xbox wo…
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma offered a first look at what happens when players unlock the Mythic Achievement in Gears of War: E-Day. The Mythic Achievement is earned by completing all 55 original achievements in the game. Xbox a…
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Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC on Tuesday, October 6. Early access begins on Thursday, October 1 for players who purchase the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade Edition, or Collector's Editi…
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed Xbox's future in an interview with the Sources Podcast. He said he feels very positive about Xbox's current IP and studios, and that the company aims to be both a strong publisher an…
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Following Xbox's announcement that Activision will develop the next mainline Halo title and that a small team at Halo Studios will support current games, the future of a potential Halo 2 remake is uncertain. The article …
· via Pure Xbox
A former senior software engineer at World's Edge said the studio's next project was cancelled as part of a reorganization that moved the team under Activision, with a large portion of staff laid off. Speculation suggest…
· via Pure Xbox
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