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fromEngadget
1 day ago

Much like the game's zombies, State of Decay 3 is somehow still alive

State of Decay 3 is still in development, with playtests starting in May and community input being crucial for its progress.
Online Community Development
fromKotaku
1 day ago

State Of Decay 3 Proves Its Not Dead With New Alpha Playtest

Alpha playtests for State of Decay 3 will begin next month, featuring 4-player co-op, new strategies, and combat during a zombie outbreak.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Much like the game's zombies, State of Decay 3 is somehow still alive

State of Decay 3 is still in development, with playtests starting in May and community input being crucial for its progress.
Online Community Development
fromKotaku
1 day ago

State Of Decay 3 Proves Its Not Dead With New Alpha Playtest

Alpha playtests for State of Decay 3 will begin next month, featuring 4-player co-op, new strategies, and combat during a zombie outbreak.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Games
fromGame Informer
4 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
#minecraft
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brief oral history: How 'A Minecraft Movie' rode the chicken jockey to the top of the box office

Minecraft's adaptation into a film successfully merges its gaming roots with a new narrative, appealing to both existing fans and newcomers.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The world's first Minecraft theme park is coming to the UK

Minecraft World will open at Chessington World of Adventures, featuring a rollercoaster, themed dining, and interactive adventures.
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brief oral history: How 'A Minecraft Movie' rode the chicken jockey to the top of the box office

Minecraft's adaptation into a film successfully merges its gaming roots with a new narrative, appealing to both existing fans and newcomers.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The world's first Minecraft theme park is coming to the UK

Minecraft World will open at Chessington World of Adventures, featuring a rollercoaster, themed dining, and interactive adventures.
fromwww.engadget.com
2 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
European startups
fromTNW | Android
3 days ago

Decentraland launches on Epic Games Store and Android as metaverse goes multiplatform

Decentraland is shifting strategy by launching on popular platforms to increase user access and engagement in the metaverse.
#xbox
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Xbox's latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey

Microsoft's Partner Preview event showcased a varied lineup of upcoming games despite the absence of big names.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Xbox Reveals First Showcase Since Phil Spencer's Retirement

Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview will showcase updates on existing games and reveal unannounced titles, marking a new era under CEO Asha Sharma.
Marketing
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Xbox Is Still Trying To Find The Guy Who Did This

Microsoft removed the 'This is an Xbox' campaign, led by Asha Sharma, to realign the brand with Xbox's core identity.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Xbox's Big Summer Showcase Returns With Gears Of War Direct

Xbox is returning with a showcase on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day Direct and a potential live component.
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Xbox Games Showcase will air on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day and other major game announcements.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Xbox's next big games showcase happens on June 7th

Xbox will hold its next major showcase event on June 7th, featuring gameplay reveals and news on upcoming titles.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Xbox's latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey

Microsoft's Partner Preview event showcased a varied lineup of upcoming games despite the absence of big names.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Xbox Reveals First Showcase Since Phil Spencer's Retirement

Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview will showcase updates on existing games and reveal unannounced titles, marking a new era under CEO Asha Sharma.
Video games
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
fromVG247
2 days ago

The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite

Petit Planet is the studio's take on Animal Crossing, though with a few interesting ideas of its own. The game's most recent test took place all the way back in November, but its next big test isn't far off.
Games
#xbox-games-showcase
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Artificial intelligence
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Microsoft's Copilot Might Come to Current-Gen Xbox Consoles This Year

Microsoft plans to bring Gaming Copilot AI assistant to Xbox Series S and Series X consoles later this year after nine months of public testing on other platforms.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

All The Free Fortnite Cosmetics Available To Unlock Right Now

Fortnite offers numerous free cosmetics, making it easier to enjoy the game without spending money on skins and emotes.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Xbox Is Marching Forward With AI Features But Says It Wants To Protect Content Creators - Kotaku

We really believe that creative control should always stay with the game creators, the game development team, and with the AI features that we are experimenting exploring, this is really to support the vision of the team. Ultimately, we want to bring AI that helps broaden the game's reach, deepen engagement and keep players coming back to your games to many more games across the catalog.
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Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says company is 'long on gaming' amid rumors of 'sunsetting' Xbox due to AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella assures Xbox employees and players that the console's future remains secure despite AI industry shifts and leadership changes.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The Black Ops 7 X Half Baked Tracer Pack Featuring Dave Chapelle Is A Real Thing But Players Aren't Impressed - Kotaku

Call of Duty is releasing a special pack inspired by the movie Half Baked for its 4/20 celebration.
#rec-room
Games
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Games
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Black Ops 3's Director Finally Discusses Its 'Impossible Easter Egg'

"I thought about two books that I'd read. The first book is by an author called Miyamoto Musashi, it's called The Book of Five Rings, and the other book I was thinking about was called Here Be Dragons, which is a physics book about wormholes, and advanced physics, and extraterrestrial life and so forth."
Video games
Games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Dinosaur Polo Club has released a new co-op game and it's free

A new co-op game called Read the F*cking Manual simulates the challenges of tech support, emphasizing trust and communication between players.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer

Dispatch, a narrative superhero game, will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC this summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Marketing
fromGamesBeat
1 month ago

Minecraft creators want to do more brand integrations in 2026

Brands increasingly integrate into popular gaming experiences on Roblox and Fortnite, but Minecraft creators remain excluded from these lucrative advertising opportunities.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Xbox App Spamming People With Annoying Test Messages

Xbox app users received multiple test notification spam messages on February 25 due to a Braze messaging platform error during what appears to be a system migration or integration.
#xbox-leadership
Video games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Officially Anounced

Minecraft Dungeons 2 has been officially announced and will launch this year on multiple platforms.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
#xbox-game-pass
fromWGB
1 month ago
Video games

A New Batch Of Game Pass Games Announced, Adding Kingdom Come : Deliverance 2

fromWGB
1 month ago
Video games

A New Batch Of Game Pass Games Announced, Adding Kingdom Come : Deliverance 2

fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

'Unhackable' Xbox One Finally Hacked, 12 Years After Release

While the PlayStation 4 was considered jailbroken by 2016, the Xbox One has remained invulnerable since its release on November 22, 2013. Well, that is until very recently, as Markus 'Doom' Gaasedelen just showcased a newly discovered 'Bliss' exploit at RE//verse 2026.
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Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Microsoft's 'Xbox mode' is coming to every Windows 11 PC

Microsoft seems more determined than ever to combine Xbox and Windows - to the point that its next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will play PC games too. Today, we learned Helix will go alpha in 2027. But the company isn't waiting for Helix before it points Windows gamers in the Xbox direction. Starting in April, it's bringing its full-screen Xbox mode to every kind of Windows 11 PC, including laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Video games
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all

Microsoft has discontinued its 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign by removing the original blog post from Xbox Wire.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April

Microsoft launches Xbox Mode for Windows 11 devices in April, bringing a controller-optimized interface similar to Steam's 15-year-old Big Picture Mode to all Windows devices.
#project-helix
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 weeks ago

Microsoft Says 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Xbox Will Offer PC, Console Gaming

Microsoft announced Project Helix, its next-generation Xbox console designed to natively play both Xbox and PC games, merging the two gaming ecosystems into a hybrid device.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Next-Gen Xbox Codenamed Project Helix Will Play Your PC Games

Microsoft's new Xbox CEO announced Project Helix, the next-generation console that will play both Xbox and PC games with leading performance capabilities.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The Morning After: The Nex Playground channels the spirit of Xbox's Kinect

You might not have heard of the Nex Playground, but it's a tiny gaming system built entirely around Kinect-like games. With its camera and computer vision processing, the $249 Nex Playground can track up to four players as effectively as Microsoft's old Xbox motion tracker, according to Engadget's Devindra Hardawar. The hardware is cute and well-designed, there are plenty of games, and it works offline. The only issue is the ongoing subscription needed to access most games.
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

Microsoft ports the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows PCs

Xbox app now runs on all Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, enabling purchase, download, and streaming of most Game Pass titles with Prism emulator AVX/AVX2 support.
#xbox-project-helix
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Microsoft confirms development of Project Helix, a next-generation hybrid console playing Xbox and PC games, marking a strategic shift in the company's gaming approach.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Xbox CEO confirms next-gen 'Project Helix' console will play PC games

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will lead in performance and play both console and PC games, with details to be revealed at GDC.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The Nex Playground is everything Xbox Kinect wanted to be

Instead, my family and I have been jumping around and slicing flying fruit in our living room using the Nex Playground. It's a tiny gaming system built entirely around Kinect-like games. With its camera and onboard computer vision processing, the $249 Nex Playground can track up to four players as effectively as Microsoft's clunky old Xbox motion tracker. Simply put, the dream of the Kinect, as well as Nintendo's Wii, lives on in the Nex Playground.
Gadgets
Video games
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

MS exec: Microsoft's next console will play "Xbox and PC games"

Microsoft's next Xbox console, Project Helix, will play both Xbox and PC games, signaling a shift toward a Windows-based platform rather than maintaining a walled garden approach.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Xbox Wireless Controllers Hit All-Time Lows After 10K+ Sold as Microsoft Clears Out Special Editions - Kotaku

The Xbox Core controller is widely regarded as one of the best gamepads available. Whether you're gaming on an Xbox console, PC, or Android device, the first party Microsoft controller is always a solid choice. C urrently, the special edition Ice Breaker blue version is on sale for $50, down from its usual $80 price, giving you a remarkable $30 discount. It's rare to see the fancy colorways like this one go on sale for so much. It's currently down to the same price as the basic carbon black model.
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fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Xbox Developer Direct Set for January 22, Featuring Forza Horizon 6, Fable

Developer Direct 2026 will feature two upcoming titles from Playground Games, Fable and Forza Horizon 6. The studio will share the first extended look at Fable and debut gameplay for Forza Horizon 6, an Xbox Wire post confirmed. Playground Games will also share gameplay from Fable, which is set to release in 2026 after a string of delays. The game is confirmed for PC and Xbox Series S/X.
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#xbox-leadership-change
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Xbox consoles now support 1440p streaming

The higher bitrate streaming option will let subscribers with an Xbox Series X or S, Xbox One X or Xbox One play their games at a higher resolution, provided the game and their display supports it. Microsoft previously only offered 1440p streams on select Fire TVs, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, web browsers and the Xbox PC app.
Video games
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Xbox Just Set A Terrible New Record - Kotaku

Xbox console sales plunged about 39% in the UK in 2025, marking the worst year on record amid apparent de-emphasis of hardware by Microsoft.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

This Guy Built One Piece's Marineford In Minecraft...In Hardcore

YouTuber stan616 spent 80 days building a One Piece Marineford recreation in Minecraft Hardcore mode using over a million blocks, requiring manual mining and crafting while managing constant mob threats and permanent death consequences.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Game Pass Launch Reportedly Saw Star Wars Outlaws Double Its Player Base On Xbox

Star Wars Outlaws gained approximately 595,000 new players through Game Pass since January 13, becoming the service's most popular January addition and effectively doubling the game's Xbox player reach.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Microsoft's new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with 'endless AI slop' | TechCrunch

Sharma wrote that Microsoft "will invent new business models and new ways to play" and said that "monetization and AI" will both "evolve and influence this future."
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best Roblox Survival Games To Play Endlessly

The best overall Roblox games encompass every type of genre and gameplay experience imaginable, including even survival games. That's right, if you are looking for the best Roblox survival games, you will find they are some of the most profoundly engaging and memorable experiences on the entire platform.
Video games
#hytale
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Hytale Console Version Planned, But Developers Want To "Focus On Making A Good Game First"

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Hytale Console Version Planned, But Developers Want To "Focus On Making A Good Game First"

Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Microsoft Briefly Torpedoes Game's Steam Page Over Screenshot

Microsoft issued a DMCA takedown via an AI platform against an upcoming voxel-based crafting sim over a single screenshot, despite many similar games existing.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Terraria 1.4.5 Update Will Finally Arrive This Month

Terraria 1.4.5 launches January 27, adds an RC Car and Palworld content, changes NPC housing rules, and fixes nearly 900 bugs.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Elder Scrolls Online Is Finally Getting Cross-Play, But It Might Still Be A While

The Elder Scrolls Online will gain cross-play, but development faces significant technical hurdles and could take substantial time; tests may appear by year's end.
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

PlayStation Plus Just Added One Of The Best Base-Building Survival Games Ever

Core Keeper delivers structured underground base-building survival with cooperative play, biome bosses, regular updates, and systems improvements for sustained exploration.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Here's what Xbox is working on for 2026

Microsoft will mark Xbox's 25th year in 2026 with new hardware and games, focusing on flagship franchises Forza, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War.
#forza-horizon-6
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

There Will Soon Be Another Way To Play Xbox Games Without An Xbox

People will soon be able to play Xbox games on select Hisense V (VIDAA) TVs via Xbox Cloud Gaming without owning a physical Xbox console.
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