id Software studio co-director Marty Stratton reveals deepened technical collaboration with MachineGames following Microsoft's Xbox studio restructuring.

November 2, 2026 · Industry & Xbox

Stranger Than Heaven Uses Current-Generation Hardware to Deliver Larger Crowds and More Ambitious Historical Settings

RGG Studio producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto details how PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC power allows Stranger Than Heaven to render massive crowds and 50-year history.

November 2, 2026 · Action & Adventure

Gravhounds Begins Early Access Today With Cooperative Space Survival and Physics-Based Base Building

Octopus Panic launches cooperative physics-based survival builder Gravhounds into Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Pass featuring industrial canine workers.

November 2, 2026 · Indie & Early Access

Rockstar Explains How Grand Theft Auto VI Lets Players Build Their Own Lives in Leonida

Rockstar Games reveals everyday life systems in Grand Theft Auto VI, allowing players to commute, shop, and build personal routines across Leonida.

November 2, 2026 · Action & Open World

Dark Souls II and III Servers Shut Down Across All Platforms as FromSoftware Investigates Technical Problem

FromSoftware temporarily shuts down Dark Souls II and III multiplayer servers across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox to investigate an unspecified technical problem.

October 31, 2026 · Online & Servers

John Romero Saves Cancelled Xbox-Funded Shooter With New Publisher and Rehires Developers

Doom creator John Romero secures a new publisher for Romero Games' cancelled Xbox shooter, retaining IP rights and rehiring senior development staff.

October 31, 2026 · Indie & Industry

Grand Theft Auto VI Introduces Criminal Profile System That Changes How the World Responds to Players

Rockstar details GTA VI's Criminal Profile mechanic, scaling Lucia and Jason from Professional to Irredeemable based on conduct, violence, and stealth.

October 31, 2026 · Features & Previews

HorrorVale Deadluxe Edition Launches on Consoles With Expanded Halloween RPG Adventure

HorrorVale: Deadluxe Edition launches October 31 on PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Switch featuring 25+ hours of Halloween RPG adventure and 30+ companions.

October 31, 2026 · Releases & RPG

Nine Games Leave Xbox Game Pass Today Including Deep Rock Galactic and LEGO Star Wars

Deep Rock Galactic, LEGO Star Wars, Wartales, and LucasArts remasters leave Xbox Game Pass on October 31 as subscriber discounts apply.

October 31, 2026 · Subscription & Xbox

Xbox Confirms Early November Releases Including Zero Parades and Football Manager 27

Microsoft details upcoming Xbox releases for Nov 2-6 including ZA/UM's ZERO PARADES, Football Manager 27, VOID/BREAKER, and Escape Academy 2.

October 31, 2026 · Release Radar & Xbox

The Elder Scrolls VI Reportedly Named Sentinel With Bethesda Preparing November Reveal

Bethesda is reportedly preparing to reveal The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel in November for Skyrim's 15th anniversary, set in Hammerfell.

October 30, 2026 · Rumors & Reveals

Forza Motorsport Veteran Dan Greenawalt Retires After Nearly 27 Years at Microsoft

Dan Greenawalt, creative head of Forza Motorsport and Turn 10 Studios, announces his retirement from Microsoft after 27 years.

October 30, 2026 · Industry & Personnel

Gears of War E-Day Reportedly Cost More Than $500 Million as Xbox Exclusivity Debate Intensifies

Reports indicate Gears of War: E-Day cost over $500 million before marketing, intensifying the debate over Xbox platform exclusivity.

October 30, 2026 · Financial & Industry

World of Warcraft Forever Controller Support Could Open the Door to Future Xbox Versions

Blizzard executive producer Holly Longdale explains how native controller support in WoW: Forever lays ground for broader hardware accessibility.

October 30, 2026 · Hardware & Platforms

Metro 2033 Redux and Last Light Redux Receive Free Xbox Series Enhancements

Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux receive free native Xbox Series X|S upgrades with 4K/60fps and 120fps support.

October 30, 2026 · Hardware Upgrades

ASYLUM Arrives on Consoles After Fifteen Years of Psychological Horror Development

Senscape and SOEDESCO launch psychological horror adventure ASYLUM on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

October 30, 2026 · Horror & Adventure

Microsoft Reports Xbox Revenue Decline Despite Record $92.3 Billion Quarterly Sales

Microsoft reports record $92.3 billion Q1 FY2027 revenue with Azure surging 48 percent, while Xbox gaming division revenue drops two percent.

October 29, 2026 · Financial & Business