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Gaming
Windows Central says Microsoft is targeting lapsed users with a second, dormant Xbox for trade-ins.
Gaming
Windows Central says approved developers can access Defold's Xbox tools, alongside its support for PlayStation and Switch.
Gaming
Windows Central says its hands-on testing found that the redesign fixes long-standing pain points.
Gaming
Xbox says former Mojang president Kayleen Walters will lead XP, aligning work from existing teams under one mission.
Gaming
Windows Central says the remaining staff seem to have no contact with Activision and no information about Halo's future.
Gaming
The Game Business reports Holt says the cuts prompted changes to State of Decay 3, but no radical rescope.
Gaming
Windows Central reports Sharma discussed Project Helix as a family of devices and boosting Game Pass at an internal town hall.
Gaming
In an Oct. 1, 2026 campaign-only, unscored review, Eurogamer’s Dom Peppiatt wrote that Gears of War: E-Day is strongest in guided setpieces and combat mechanics, though some open-ended sections hurt momentum. The review page lists early access on Oct. 1 for select editions and says the game is out Oct. 6.
Gaming
A post says SEGA has joined the initiative and that its games are starting to become available to Xbox Insiders.
Gaming
Game Pass Ultimate users face a 15-hour monthly cap before buying more time.
Gaming
The remastered site shows erratic behavior and hidden 2575 lore messages as the event nears.
Gaming
Partnership announced one day after cloud gaming service changes.
Technology
Prototype relies on Frore AirJet modules with vibrating membranes instead of fans.
