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Xbox Game Pass as a service has always seemed too generous to be profitable, and it has historically generated plenty of doubts from players and analysts alike. New insights from a reputed source have now provided some important context behind its profitability.

Microsoft has confirmed a multi-year partnership with AMD to develop the next-generation Xbox, which includes both home consoles and handheld devices. Xbox president Sarah Bond revealed that the new hardware will support advanced performance, AI features, and full backward compatibility. Most notably, the next-gen Xbox will not be tied to a single store, hinting at Steam and other platform support on console.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the prequel to the Plague Tale series and launches on all major platforms in 2026. Read everything about it here.

Ninja Gaiden 4 launches October 21 for Xbox platforms and Game Pass, introducing new protagonist Yakumo and a gritty reimagined Tokyo. The game blends classic series mechanics with modern action systems like Bloodraven Form and Weapon Skills, delivering fast, punishing combat. Developed by PlatinumGames with Team Ninja, it marks a bold return to high-speed, skill-based slash action.

The Outer Worlds 2 has finally received a release date alongside a beautiul trailer. Read everything about it here.

Xbox has officially revealed the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds, created in partnership with ASUS and launching in Holiday 2025. These Windows 11-powered devices support Xbox Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, Remote Play, and even storefronts like Steam and GOG, letting you play major titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Gears of War: Reloaded anywhere.

Leaked FCC images have revealed Microsoft's Project Kennan, a handheld gaming device developed with ASUS. The device resembles the ROG Ally but features Xbox branding and is expected to run a custom version of Windows 11 for gaming. Check more about it here.

Microsoft, in an official announcement, confirmed that the prices of Xbox consoles, games, and accessories are experiencing a massive increase. From May 1, 2025, the Xbox Series S (512GB) will sell for $379.99 (was $299.99), and the Xbox Series S (1TB) will sell for $429.99 (was $349.99). The X editions, on the other hand, will take a $100 price bump, as the 2025 holiday season will see first-party Xbox games receive a $10 price hike.

In an interview Phil Spencer confirms that there will be more movies and TV shows based on Xbox games and are right along the way. Furthermore, he clarifies that Xbox is learning from its past and that there might not be a big hit every time. Of course they'll miss once or twice, however, the company will fine tune their approach and and bring out adaptations on some of the most beloved games.

Microsoft has launched Muse AI, a dedicated generative model in partnership with Ninja Theory Games that can produce in-game visuals and controller actions. Keep reading to know more.

A leak suggests that Microsoft's upcoming next-gen console will be called Xbox Prime and will launch sometime in 2026. Read all there is to know about it here.

Blindfire is a thrilling arena shooter where players battle in pitch-black conditions, relying solely on their instincts to survive. Trust your senses to distinguish friend from foe as you engage in intense team battles. Blindfire is now available in early access on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC through the Xbox Game Preview program.

In the Xbox partner preview event, Remedy shared the first gameplay of Alan Wake 2 The Lake House expansion. You get in the shoes of FBC Agent Estevez and explore the horrors of The Lake House experiment facility. Alan Wake 2 Lake House DLC be released on October 22, 2024.

Bloober Team has announced Cronos: The New Dawn, a third person survival horror game set in an amazing yet horrifying world. Featuring nightmarish enemies and what looks like satisfying combat, Cronos releases for Xbox and PC in 2025. Read more here.

After a full decade, Xbox has finally revived the friend requests feature for Insiders. Players will be able to manage friends through the people tab on Xbox. The new privacy options also allows players to manage who can send them friend requests. However, the followers tab stays the same according to Microsoft.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is rumored to be arriving on Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC on July 24th. Additionally, popular tactical shooter Valorant is also rumored to be getting a global console launch on July 26th, following closely behind Modern Warfare 3.

As per latest Windows Central report, Microsoft is planning to launch new Xbox Game Pass tiers, including one that only allows you to stream games via Cloud, and bring back the Family and Friends tier.

Xbox is globally hiking the price of the Xbox Game Pass Pass Ultimate subscription for both PCs and consoles. For starters, the new pricing for PC Game Pass is now $11.99 per month, Game Pass Ultimate is now $19.99 per month, and 12-month Game Pass Core is now $74.99. Similarly, the Xbox Game Pass for Console don't exist starting today for new users. Rather, they'll get a new tier called Xbox Game Pass (Standard), which will cost $14.99, and excludes Day One game offering, and Cloud Gaming. However, existing Xbox Game Pass for Console subscribers can continue to use their subscription until their recurring billing stays.

Black Ops 6 has finally been unveiled during the Call of Duty Direct event following its tease at the Xbox Showcase. Gear up for a thrilling campaign set in the early 1990s, where you'll face a shadowy conspiracy within the US government. Multiplayer experience featuring 16 brand new maps, innovative movement mechanics, and a return to classic features like Theater Mode. It also brings back the beloved Round-Based Zombies with two terrifying new launch maps brimming with secrets. Stay tuned for further details, including pre-order options and the official launch date of October 25th!

Gears of Wars E-Day is the brand-new entry in the long-running Gears of War series, taking place 15 years before the first game. It follows series protagonist Marcus Fenix and fan-favorite Dom Santiago through the initial Locust invasion during the E-Day.

Microsoft is bringing three new Xbox Series X/S variants which include a Robot White Series S, a Robot White all-digital series X with 2 TB storage, and a special edition Galaxy Black Xbox Series X. The consoles will launch Holiday 2024 with more information to be out soon.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure, has been officially revealed during the Xbox Showcase. This thrilling new chapter promises a captivating mystery and the much-awaited return of Max Caulfield. Double Exposure is up for pre-order and will come to Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 29.

Starfield Shattered Space, the expansion for the science-fiction RPG by Bethesda, will launch in 2024 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. And while you wait for that update to launch, the game has already received itself the modding update, available tonight.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater gameplay trailer has been showcased at the Xbox Showcase. In this gameplay trailer we see intense stealth gameplay, thrilling action sequences, and glimpses into the game's narrative. Although there is no release date out yet, Snake Eater will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC (via Steam).

Fallout 76 is poised for a major expansion with the arrival of Skyline Valley! This marks the first time the base game's map will be extended, offering a whole new region to explore and conquer. Skyline Valley promises fresh discoveries, thrilling challenges, and arrives on June 12, 2024. A new type of Ghoul will be also playable early 2025.

Doom The Dark Ages is the next game in the long-running first person shooter series. The Doom slayer returns, taking place in a brand-new medieval setting. The game will launch for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass in 2025.

It seems Microsoft Xbox plans to launch a mobile gaming app store sometimes in July this year. This will be a web-based app store, and will allow gamers to download first-party Xbox titles like Candy Crush, Minecraft, and even Call of Duty games from there.

As per a new report from Bloomberg, Xbox is planning more layoffs at their ZeniMax studios, which they purchased for $7.5 billion in 2020. Moreover, Xbox president Matt Booty claimed that the reason for the shutdown of three studios was them being understaffed, thus, prompting a restructuring. The Xbox team is of the opinion that the resources should be allocated to other prominent projects.

Microsoft has officially announced that the next Xbox Games Showcase will take place in June 9, 2024 at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET. The showcase will be followed by a [REDACTED] Direct, that multiple sources have confirmed to be a Call of Duty Direct.

We finally have a look at the rumored all-digital Xbox Series X, as images surface online. The rumored upcoming console from Microsoft sports the same boxy form-factor of the original Xbox Series X. Except, this time it sports a white paint-job, and no disc drive.

Microsoft has announced Mouse and Keyboard feature for Xbox insiders if they game via Xbox Cloud Gaming. This will only support selected browsers such as Edge and Chrome or the Xbox PC app. The games are also limited for now but will increase in future as per Microsoft. You can turn this feature on from your cloud gaming settings.