NewsCircana Survey Reveals Exclusive Games Are The Main Reason People Play On Consoles
A new Circana survey has revealed that a large portion of players play on consoles due to exclusive titles.
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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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NewsXbox Games Showcase 2026 Set For June 7 Followed By Gears Of War: E-Day Direct
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is locked for June 7, just a few days after Summer Game Fest. We’re promised plenty of info on first and third-party titles, plus a deep dive on Gears of War E-Day following the showcase.
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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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NewsSony Generates At Least $2.3 Billion Selling First-Party Games On PC & Xbox
Sony’s efforts to sell first-party games on PC and Xbox (such as the likes of MLB The Show and Helldivers 2) has seen the company generate at least $2.3 billion.
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NewsDevelopers Are More Interested In Working On PS5 Or Switch Than Xbox, According To A Survey From GDC
Developers who were surveyed by GDC selected the PS5 and Switch over Xbox as the platforms they are most interested in working on.
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NewsFable Reportedly Also Coming To PS5, Xbox Developer Direct 26 To Feature ‘Secret Fourth Game’
Xbox Developer Direct 26 is set to feature a fourth ‘secret game,’ and it’s also claimed that Fable is indeed in the works for PS5.
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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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NewsHalo Studios Looks To Focus On ‘Multiple Halo Titles In Development’ As Halo Infinite Ends Major Updates
Halo Infinite’s Operation Infinite update is set to be the last major update for the game as Halo Studios looks to focus on ‘multiple Halo titles in development.’
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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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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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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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NewsViking Survival Effort Valheim PS5 Release Set For 2026
After success on PC and Xbox, Valheim is set to launch on PS5 in 2026. Players can look forward to a polished experience with new features and challenges.
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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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NewsEx-PlayStation Exec Shawn Layden Says Subscription Models Like Game Pass Are A ‘Danger’
The former chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Shawn Layden, has said he’s not a fan of what he refers to as the ‘Netflix of gaming’ idea.
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NewsPlayStation’s Top 10 Best-Selling Games For Q2 2025 Are Dominated By Microsoft-Published Titles
Microsoft-published games are dominating the PlayStation’s top 10 best-selling titles for Q2 2025, according to data provided by Circana.
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NewsMicrosoft Expected To Unveil More Game Ports For Formats Including PS5 & Switch 2 ‘In The Coming Weeks’
Microsoft is set to continue its rollout of Xbox games to other formats, with a new report stating more titles will be announced for formats such as Switch 2 and PS5 ‘in the coming weeks.’
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NewsMicrosoft Confirms Cancellation Of Everwild, Perfect Dark Reboot & Closes The Initiative
Everwild and the Perfect Dark reboot have been cancelled, Microsoft’s Matt Booty has officially announced.
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NewsMicrosoft Announces More Layoffs To ‘Position Gaming For Enduring Success And Allow Us To Focus On Strategic Growth Areas’
Xbox hardware manufacturer Microsoft has announced a fresh round of layoffs. Get full details here, including an email sent to the gaming division from Phil Spencer.
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NewsA New Forza Game Is Launching In 2026, Confirms Microsoft’s Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer has revealed during the Xbox Game Showcase that a new Forza game is arriving in 2026.
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NewsBloober Team’s Cronos: The New Dawn Gets Eerie, Dead Space Esque Gameplay Trailer
Cronos: The New Dawn, the next title from Bloober Team which most recently graced us all with the superb Silent …
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NewsResonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Revealed, PS5 Release Confirmed
Xbox has announced Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – the next entry in the critically acclaimed A Plague Tale series. …
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NewsThe Outer Worlds 2 Gets October PS5 Release, Brand New Trailer
Obsidian Entertainment’s hugely promising open-world RPG sequel, The Outer Worlds 2, has been confirmed for a PS5 release on October …
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NewsCTA Warns Trump Tariffs Could See Console Prices Rising By As Much As 69% In US
The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump may see video game console prices in the US spike as much as 69%.
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NewsMicrosoft Claims It Was Top Publisher On PS Store During Q1 2025 For Preorders & Preinstalls
The CEO of Microsoft has claimed the company was the top publisher on the PS Store in Q1 2025 for preorders and preinstalls.
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NewsForza Horizon 5 & Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Top PS Store Preorder Chart In Multiple Regions
The PS Store preorder charts in multiple regions has revealed that Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are in high demand ahead of their PS5 launch.
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NewsMore Films And TV Shows Based On Xbox Games Are Coming, Says Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer says that more movie and TV show adaptations of Xbox’s games portfolio are on their way, just ahead of the Minecraft movie’s launch.
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NewsPlayStation Vs Xbox War Was ‘Healthy For The Industry’ Says Peter Moore, Who Admits To ‘Encouraging The Battle’
Ex-Xbox executive Peter Moore has admitted he encouraged the PlayStation vs Xbox console war, but noted things have long since changed and lost its “feistiness.”
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