NewsThe Outer Worlds Dev Obsidian Is Losing About 25% Of Its Staff In Mass Xbox Layoffs
The Outer Worlds developer Obsidian is reportedly losing 25% off staff as a result of Xbox’s massive wave of layoffs.
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NewsXbox Announces ‘Most Significant Restructure’ In Its History As It Plans To Cut 3,200 Jobs; Key Studios Including Double Fine To Be Divested
Xbox boss Asha Sharm has confirmed plans for a major company restructure, with up to 3,200 layoffs over the next year. Meanwhile, a number of studios including Double Fine will be spun off or sold.
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NewsPS5 Is Reportedly Beating Xbox For Launch Sales Of AAA Single-Player Games
Launch sales for AAA single-player games are performing significantly better on PS5 in comparison to Xbox, with data suggesting an 80/20 split in favour of PlayStation.
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NewsXbox’s Recent Moves Show A ‘Basic Misunderstanding’ Of How The Industry Works, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden feels that Xbox’s recent moves show a ‘basic misunderstanding’ of how the industry works, though was quick to note he’s not a hater.
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NewsMicrosoft Reportedly Already Planned To Close Ninja Theory By The Time It Announced Senua
Plans to shutter or sell off Ninja Theory were already planned at Microsoft by the time the developer announced its new project, Senua.
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NewsXbox Division Reportedly Facing Major Layoffs As CEO Plans On ‘Resetting The Business’
Microsoft’s Xbox division is reportedly facing substantial layoffs next month.
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NewsGears Of War E-Day Originally Had PS5 Logo On Gameplay Trailer, Suggesting Xbox Exclusivity Was A Late Decision
A version of the Gears of War E-Day gameplay trailer had a PS5 logo on it, suggesting the Xbox exclusivity was a last minute decision.
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NewsMicrosoft’s Exclusives On PS5 Have Mixed Results In New Sales Estimates, But Forza Horizon 5 Has Pulled In Serious Numbers
Sales estimates for Microsoft exclusives for PS5 have revealed that Forza Horizon 5 has done some serious numbers, while other titles have somewhat struggled.
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NewsXbox Is Re-Evaluating Its Approach To Exclusivity, With New CEO Asha Sharma Saying ‘I Want To Make The Right Decision, Not The Fastest Decision’
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the company has yet to make a decision in regards to its exclusivity plans, saying more info will be shared ‘when we’re ready.’
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NewsFable Has Reportedly Been Delayed Internally But Could Still Make It Out In 2026
Rumours have emerged that Fable has been delayed internally in order to avoid conflict with Grand Theft Auto 6. However, it still may launch in 2026.
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ReviewSouth Of Midnight Review (PS5) – A Well-Crafted And Often Exceptional Title
South of Midnight capitalizes on its southern Gothic setting with a fantastic soundtrack. Find out what we thought of South of Midnight in our PS5 review!
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ReviewAvowed Review (PS5) – Gorgeous Lands And Fluid Combat With A Familiar Heart
Avowed arrives on PS5 in its most complete form yet. Find out how it shapes up in our full Avowed PS5 Review!
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NewsPhil Spencer Announces Retirement From Microsoft After 38 Years: ‘I’ve Made The Decision To Retire And Begin The Next Chapter Of My Life’
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has announced his retirement after working with Microsoft for 38 years.
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NewsHalo: Campaign Evolved Is Reportedly Due On PS5 ‘Over The Summer’
A new report has claimed that Microsoft is looking to release Halo: Campaign Evolved for PS5 around summer 2026. In addition, Gears of War E-Day is targeting a release in the second half of the year.
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NewsMicrosoft Aims To Be ‘More Consistent’ With Its PS5 Release Schedule, Says Xbox Game Studios Chief
The head of Xbox Game Studios has said the company is looking to be ‘more consistent’ with its release timing for PS5 versions of its upcoming titles.
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NewsUPDATED – Bobby Kotick Claims Lawsuit Against Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Was Aimed At Helping Rival Publisher Embracer Group
EDITORIAL UPDATE – 20/01/2026 – PLEASE READ: A previous version of this article erroneously and incorrectly stated that Mr. Kotick …
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NewsBobby Kotick Has Said Games Like Battlefield 6 Are To Blame For Call Of Duty Sales Slump
Bobby Kotick, the former head of Activision Blizzard, has said that Call of Duty’s sales slump is a result of competition from titles such as Battlefield 6.
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NewsXbox Developer Direct 26 Confirmed For January 22, Includes In-Depth Looks At Fable, Forza Horizon 6 & Beast Of Reincarnation
Tune in on January 22 for Microsoft’s Xbox Developer_Direct 26, where we’re getting in-depth looks at Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.
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NewsXbox Originally Said ‘No’ To The Idea Of Bringing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 To PS5
Xbox bosses were not originally keen on bringing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to PS5, but relented when Sony eventually expressed interest.
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NewsXbox Racing Sim Franchise Forza Motorsport Isn’t Dead, But Is Taking A Back Seat For Now Says Phil Spencer
The Forza Motorsport franchise isn’t going anywhere, but Phil Spencer says it’s on the back burner for now while Xbox focuses on games that are closer to release.
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NewsHalo: Campaign Evolved Announced By Microsoft For PlayStation 5
Microsoft has officially announced the remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, set to release sometime next year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to release in 2026.
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NewsXbox Boss Says The Idea Of Exclusives Has Become ‘Antiquated For Most People’
The head of Xbox has revealed that the idea of platform exclusives has become ‘antiquated for most people,’ noting players expect to see games available everywhere.
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NewsGlen Schofield Is ‘Immensely Worried’ About The Future Of Call Of Duty Under Microsoft
Ex-Sledgehammer Games executive Glen Schofield has expressed concerns over the future of Call of Duty at Microsoft.
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NewsHalo Combat Evolved Remake Reportedly To Include Sprint & ‘Modern Gameplay Mechanics’
Halo Combat Evolved is reportedly getting a remake for the series 25th anniversary next year, and the latest info claims it will include a sprint ability and ‘modern gameplay mechanics.’
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NewsMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 On PS5 Will Add PSVR 2 Support In 2026
PSVR 2 support is officially coming to the PS5 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in a free update next year!
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NewsForza Horizon 6 Officially Announced For 2026 Release, Japan Setting Confirmed
Forza Horizon 6 has been officially announced by Microsoft in an Instagram post ahead of the Xbox Tokyo Game Show showcase.
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NewsMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 Lands On PS5 December 8, 2025
PS5 gains yet another former Xbox console exclusive in the form of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Get more details here.
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NewsRumor – Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Next Xbox Game To Hit PS5
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 could be heading to PS5 later this year. A new report suggests the acclaimed sim may launch in November, continuing Microsoft’s trend of bringing major titles to PlayStation.
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NewsXbox Returns To Tokyo Game Show 2025 – New PlayStation Titles, Forza Horizon 6 Reveals Imminent?
Xbox returns for yet another year at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Expect updates and new announcements throughout their scheduled live stream.
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NewsGears Of War Reloaded Platinum Trophy Suggests Marcus Fenix And Co Aren’t Done With PS5 Yet
More Gears of War games could be heading to the PS5, the Platinum Trophy for Gears of War Reloaded has hinted.
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