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Project Helix: Xbox VP Clears Rumours About Third-Party Versions of Its Upcoming Next-Gen Console

Aritra Bhowmick — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0000

The upcoming console will reportedly be priced between $800 and $1,200.

Xbox’s vice president has addressed rumours surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming next-generation console (Project Helix), clarifying that it is a first-party console and not a third-party console.

Xbox vice president Jason Ronald took to X to clear the rumours, stating, “Project Helix will be available as a 1st party Xbox console.” The …

Xbox: Latest Rumour Suggests That Microsoft Could Reportedly Return to Console Exclusives

Aritra Bhowmick — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:27:00 +0000

Xbox has not announced anything as of now.

Microsoft’s gaming division, Xbox, which has shifted toward multiplatform releases, is reportedly considering a return to console exclusives.

The rumour comes from Windows Central’s Jez Corden (via the Xbox Two podcast). Speaking about console exclusivity, he stated, “There are very, very big discussions regarding exclusivity internally at …

Xbox Game Pass: Rumours Regarding a New Subscription Tier With Focus on First-Party Titles Surface Online

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:18:00 +0000

Speculations indicate that this rumoured tier might be ad-supported.

It appears that Microsoft could be reportedly bringing a new Xbox Game Pass tier (codenamed TRITON), as details surface online.

The new Xbox Game Pass tier, as highlighted by @redphx, is reportedly set to include only first-party titles from Xbox Game Studios, rather than all Game Pass games. The user …

Xbox: Microsoft Is Bringing Its ‘Gaming Copilot’ AI to Current-Gen Consoles ‘Later This Year’ for Some Reason

Yashodhan Naidu — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:10:00 +0000

However, the company has not shared the exact date for this rollout yet.

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI assistant is going to make its way onto the current-generation of Xbox consoles “later this year.”

GamesRadar+ attended a panel at the Game Developer Conference, where Xbox’s gaming AI partner group product manager, Sonali Yadav, made the announcement. Yadav said, “I'm …

Xbox Game Pass: Microsoft May Reportedly Combine Its PC and Premium Plans Into One Tier

Aritra Bhowmick — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:39:00 +0000

As of now, Microsoft has not announced anything.

Microsoft is reportedly looking to expand its Game Pass service by potentially combining PC Game Pass with the premium Xbox Game Pass into one thing.

The Verge’s Tom Warren, addressing the rumours, highlighted that no major updates to Game Pass are likely to arrive this year. Separately, …

Microsoft Finally Brings Its Xbox App to All ARM-Based Windows 11 PCs

Aritra Bhowmick — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:51:00 +0000

The company also claims that over 85% of Xbox Game Pass titles are now available on the ARM version of the Xbox app.

Microsoft’s Xbox App is now available on all ARM-based Windows 11 PCs, making a wide variety of titles playable on these devices.

As per Microsoft’s official announcement, the Xbox app is now available on all ARM-based Windows 11 PCs, making nearly 85% of Game Pass titles playable …

Xbox Cloud Gaming Subscription To Reportedly Bring an Ad-Supported Tier, Letting Players Stream Select Games for Free; All We Know

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:07:00 +0000

This new tier is expected to be available on PCs, Xbox consoles, and handheld devices.

It appears that Xbox Cloud Gaming is reportedly set to introduce a new tier known as ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing players without a Game Pass membership to stream titles at no cost.

As reported by The Verge, the ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming will reportedly …

Fable Reportedly Set for a Simultaneous Xbox and Sony PlayStation 5 Launch

Mahadev Prasad — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:03:00 +0000

The upcoming Fable from Playground Games has reportedly been targeting PS5 for a while.

Fable, which is being developed by UK-based studio Playground Games, is reportedly set to release on the same day for both Xbox and PlayStation 5.

During VGC Podcast Episode 154, Andy Robinson, owner and editor-in-chief of VGC, said that “Fable is day and date, that’s what I’ve …

Xbox Developer_Direct 2026: A 'Secret' Fourth Title Is Reportedly Going To Be a Part of the Upcoming Event

Yashodhan Naidu — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000

For now, Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and Beast of Reincarnation will be present at the event.

New leaks have surfaced online claiming that the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct 2026 will reportedly feature a “secret” fourth game.

Over on ResetEra, insider Shinobi602 said that a “secret” fourth game will be present at the showcase. Shinobi602 did …

Xbox: Microsoft Is Reportedly Not Doing a Wrapped This Year for Its Console Users

Mahadev Prasad — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:20:00 +0000

Instead, Xbox seems to be firmly focused on 2026 anniversaries and releases.

With 2025 coming to an end, many Xbox users were expecting the usual Xbox Year in Review or “Wrapped” feature. However, fans are likely to be disappointed this year, as Microsoft’s gaming brand will not be releasing a 2025 recap.

According to Windows Central, Xbox isn’t just …

ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest Is Live Right Now With More Than 30 Titles To Play for Free

Yashodhan Naidu — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

This indie 'Demo Fest' will run till December 31, 2025.

ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest is live right now, with more than 30 demos available to play for free.

The announcement says that the demos will be free to download and “play anytime” till December 31, 2025. Here are all the titles available during the …

Microsoft Reveals a 45% Jump in Xbox Cloud Gaming Hours, Along With Other Details

Aritra Bhowmick — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:21:00 +0000

These details come weeks after Microsoft launched its Cloud Gaming service as part of its Xbox Game Pass subscription in India.

Microsoft has released details regarding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, revealing a significant increase in cloud gaming hours compared to last year.

As per the details revealed over an Xbox Wire post, Microsoft has revealed that players are streaming more games than they used to, with Game …

Microsoft Xbox Consoles Could Reportedly Face Price Increase

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:25:00 +0000

Latest information indicates that besides Xbox consoles, products like GPUs are also expected to be affected by the shortage.

Microsoft's Xbox consoles could reportedly face a price increase due to the ongoing global shortage of RAM. This shortage is reportedly expected to impact the costs of Xbox Series X and Series S, as claimed by a well-known leaker.

YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead highlighted that Xbox prices may rise …

Xbox Cloud Gaming Guide: All You Need To Know, Including How To Get Started, Subscription Plans in India, and More

Aritra Bhowmick — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:11:00 +0000

Microsoft's cloud gaming service is now available in India as part of select Xbox Game Pass subscription plans.

Microsoft has just launched its cloud gaming service, Xbox Cloud Gaming in India, allowing players to stream and play titles on devices like Xbox consoles, PCs, handhelds, mobile phones, smart TVs, and more. In this guide, we will learn how to get started with cloud gaming.

What is Cloud Gaming?

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Microsoft Announces October 2025 Game Development Kit (GDK) With GameInput API, PlayFab Game Saves, and More

Aritra Bhowmick — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:30:00 +0000

The latest version of the Microsoft GDK brings a range of new updates across input, automated capture, and more.

Microsoft has revealed the latest features in the October 2025 Game Development Kit (GDK), including the new GameInput API. The GDK is a set of tools, extensions, APIs, and programming models.

Below are some of the new features:

GameInput API: The new GameInput …

Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud) Service, Is Now Available in India as Part of Game Pass Subscription [Update]

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:50:00 +0000

The cloud gaming service is available across Essential, Premium, and Ultimate tiers of Xbox Game Pass.

Update (November 11, 3:40 PM): Microsoft has officially launched Xbox Cloud Gaming in India at an event in New Delhi. The company also shared that it will collaborate with content creators, partner with Indian studios to support made-in-India games, retail and device partners like LG, Samsung, and …

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer Reveals That the Company Receives ‘Excellent Support’ From Sony and Nintendo for Its Games

Yashodhan Naidu — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:53:14 +0000

“We are making efforts to lower the barrier to entry for people to play our games through services such as Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Game Pass.”

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has said that the company has received “excellent support” from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and Nintendo for its games.

While talking to Famitsu (via My Nintendo News), Spencer was asked if they will …

Xbox Does Not Consider PlayStation 5 Its Competitor; Instead, It Is Competing With Social Media Platforms and More

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:39:00 +0000

Console wars over?

Microsoft’s gaming division, Xbox, does not consider Sony’s PlayStation 5 its main competitor, as highlighted by Matt Booty, the head of Xbox Game Studios.

In an interview with The New York Times, Booty mentioned, “We are all seeking to meet people where they are. Our biggest competition …

Xbox President Sarah Bond Shares That Console-Exclusive Games Are ‘Antiquated’

Yashodhan Naidu — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:10:00 +0000

Bond also said that people want to play games with their friends regardless of the platform.

Xbox president Sarah Bond has said that console exclusive games are “antiquated”.

In an interview with Mashable about Microsoft’s latest handheld gaming console, ROG Xbox Ally X, Bond said the biggest games …

Next-Gen Xbox Consoles Could be More Expensive Than PlayStation 6

Rayan Sayyed — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:36:23 +0000

Looks like Microsoft wants your next console to think it’s a PC.

The next generation of Xbox consoles could be significantly more expensive, thanks to the new processor powering them. According to a new leak, AMD’s upcoming “Magnus” APU could push the console’s price into the $800–1,200 range.

The leak, shared by YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead, claims that the Magnus chip …

Xbox: A Member of the Founding Team Is Not Sure if the Company Is ‘Listening to Its Fans’

Yashodhan Naidu — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:40:00 +0000

“That yes man culture that took over in 2008 has only gotten worse.”

Laura Fryer, one of the original founding members of Xbox, has criticised the company’s recent decisions, saying she’s not sure if Xbox is “listening to its fans.”

In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Fryer said Xbox’s leadership “doesn’t understand what made them great” and has been operating in …

Xbox: Microsoft Announces a New Feature Called ‘Offer Wallet’ for Its Consoles and Web

Yashodhan Naidu — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The update also brings a redesigned Rewards Hub in the Xbox PC app.

Microsoft has rolled out a new feature called Offer Wallet for Xbox profiles on both console and web. It acts as a central spot where players can see promotional offers, credits, and redeem them directly. The feature lives in the “Offers and Credits” section tied to a user’s profile.

The …

Xbox Users Reportedly Play More Games Compared to PlayStation and PC (Steam) Players

Yashodhan Naidu — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:50:00 +0000

Xbox users reportedly spent an average of 7.7 hours playing games in August 2025.

Xbox players sample more games per month than those on PlayStation or Steam, according to a new report from research firm Ampere Analysis (via Windows Central).

The study found that in August 2025, Xbox users played an average of 5.7 different games. …

Xbox: Former Blizzard President Mike Ybarra States That the Increase in Console Price Is Due To Profit Issues

Yashodhan Naidu — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:40:00 +0000

Microsoft recently increased the prices of its Xbox console lineup in the U.S.

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has weighed in on recent console price hikes, saying they have less to do with tariffs and more to do with profit concerns.

In a post on X, Ybarra wrote, “Console price increases are not tariff issues, they are profit issues.” He …

Microsoft Announces the Launch of Gaming Copilot in Beta State on Windows PCs for Some Reason

Yashodhan Naidu — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

The feature is now available across the globe except for mainland China.

Microsoft has announced that the Gaming Copilot (Beta) now available on Windows PC and will come to Android and iOS next month.

The announcement was done via a blog post which says that the Gaming Copilot will now be integrated to the game bar for …

Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming Subscription Service Is Reportedly Set To Get New Features

Yashodhan Naidu — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:10:00 +0000

Finally levelling up.

Microsoft is reportedly going to add new streaming resolutions to Xbox’s Cloud Gaming services.

Better xCloud spotted references to three new options, 720HQ, 1080HQ, and 1440p, hidden in the service’s code (via The Verge).