Xbox just wiped out most of the excuses game developers use to skip the platform

Microsoft says devs can now get a working Xbox development setup in about 30 minutes, alongside new free tools designed to support cross platform development.

How to Preload Crimson Desert On PC, PS5, and Xbox

Get ready to preload Crimson Desert on your device by following our complete guide here. Learn how to get the game ready for launch.

Microsoft Plans ‘Xbox Mode’ for Windows 11 PCs Starting in April

Microsoft says Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 in April, bringing a console-style interface, faster game loading tools, and a unified PC strategy.

Microsoft confirms 'Xbox Mode' rollout for Windows 11 and reveals more plans for PC-console hybrid Project Helix

Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Mode gaming layer to Windows 11 next month, and confirms devs will get hands-on with Project Helix in 2027.

Windows 11’s Steam Deck-ish, streamlined Xbox gaming UI comes to all PCs in April

When Asus and Microsoft launched the ROG Xbox Ally X last summer, it came with a bespoke controller-driven full-screen ...

A seemingly buggy Windows 11 update locked my Xbox Ally X into recovery mode — with a tedious restore lasting 12 hours

A failed Windows update forced me to wipe my Xbox Ally with a cloud restore that lasted 12 hours, leaving me concerned about the future Xbox PC console.
GameSpot

"This Is An Xbox" Campaign "Offended" Employees Internally, Report Claims

Microsoft's "This Is An Xbox" advertisement blitz, which began in 2024, prompted a range of reactions from consumers. According to a report, this was part of outgoing Xbox president Sarah Bond's "Xbox ...
GameSpot

Xbox's New Boss Playfully Responds To AI Social Media Post Accusations

Not even a full day into her tenure as the head of Microsoft Gaming, Asha Sharma has been posting up a storm on X, sharing her Xbox username and her favorite games. As her previous role at Microsoft ...
Fast Company

Microsoft just handed the Xbox keys to an AI exec. The internet is already freaking out

Friday’s news of a major shake-up at Microsoft’s Xbox division caught the gaming world by surprise. Phil Spencer, who has run Xbox for almost 12 years, announced his retirement, effective ...
Pure Xbox

Review: The 'Nacon Revolution X Unlimited' Is A Fantastic-Feeling Xbox Controller, At A Cost

The controller in question is Nacon's ' Revolution X Unlimited '; specifically the Xbox 360 anniversary edition that launched this past week. This is an Xbox Elite-style pad with all the accoutrements ...
The Verge

Microsoft says today’s Xbox shake-up doesn’t mean game studio layoffs

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Not yet, it seems. “To be clear, there are ...
Variety

Xbox Shake-Up: Phil Spencer Exiting as CEO of Microsoft Games Group, Asha Sharma Set as Successor

Phil Spencer is retiring as Microsoft Gaming CEO after nearly 40 years with the Xbox owner and 12 years in his current role. He will stay on in an adviser capacity until later in the year. Asha Sharma ...