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Halo Ready for PS5 Debut, Campaign Evolved Goes Gold
Halo: Campaign Evolved has achieved gold status ahead of its upcoming PlayStation 5 release on July 28.
Microsoft Gaming
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Microsoft laid off id Software employees, and John Carmack’s response is hitting a nerve
Microsoft’s id Software layoffs spark backlash as Carmack’s response reignites gaming industry tensions
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Report: Xbox Could Introduce Its Disc-to-Digital Game Conversion System Next Week
Xbox’s next week may redefine how gamers access physical game libraries—if a rumored disc-to-digital system launches.
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A Call For Xbox To End Cycle Of Layoffs Is Trending On Fan Portal
Xbox fans unite on Microsoft’s own platform to demand an end to layoffs and studio closures
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Xbox cuts "not the end" for The Elder Scrolls Online, insists ZeniMax, despite a drastic reduction in size
Xbox’s restructuring leaves *The Elder Scrolls* franchise in limbo as Bethesda devs and publishers clash over priorities
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Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (July 9)
Xbox Game Pass expands with two new titles today, while July’s lineup shifts as 10 games depart early.
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A New Minecraft Update Will Finally Let Players Sit Down
Minecraft is introducing an official seating mechanic and new sleeping options in its latest update, addressing a long-standing request from the player base.
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Former Xbox Lead Wanted A Real Money Auction House In Halo 4
Reports reveal that former Xbox leader Don Mattrick proposed a real-money auction house for Halo 4, drawing sharp criticism from development staff.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved’s boxed version will come with physical discs so that players can ‘have tangible items to add to your collection’
Microsoft’s return to physical discs for *Halo: Campaign Evolved* sparks nostalgia in a digital-first gaming era
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XBOX ‘Shifting Investment’ To Focus on Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Others
Microsoft’s Xbox pivots away from mid-tier studios toward high-value acquisitions—leaving some franchises in limbo
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Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history
Legendary DOOM co-creator John Romero reacts as Xbox slashes id Software’s workforce by half—amid a pivotal moment for gaming’s most iconic studio
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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass expands with cult classics and new hits this July
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A MAJOR change is afoot at Xbox's Arkane Studios and MachineGames
Xbox reshuffles leadership at Arkane Studios and MachineGames amid industry speculation
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants the company to "entertain more than a billion people" every day: here's why that's a deeply unrealistic thing to say
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s billion-daily-player goal sparks skepticism across gaming media
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The CWA and 3,500+ Unionized Xbox Employees Are Ready to Fight Back Against Xbox’s Reported Imminent Mass Layoffs
Unionized Xbox developers are organizing in anticipation of reported mass layoffs at Microsoft.
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Xbox has been promising 'State of Decay 3' for years — and now it faces cancellation, despite its trailers and alpha. What are we even doing here?
Microsoft’s *State of Decay 3* studio teeters on closure amid Xbox layoffs and asset sales
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Xbox One gets a rare busy month with 12 noteworthy games coming July 2026
Xbox Game Pass July 2026 lineup breaks records with 12 major titles, including a high-profile *Halo* remake.
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Xbox Game Pass only added two tough games this week
Xbox Game Pass faces a net loss of games this week as removals outpace additions
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Updated XBOX Console Prices
Microsoft has announced global price hikes for Xbox Series X and S consoles, citing a components and memory shortage exacerbated by the AI boom.
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Unionized Workers At Xbox Respond To Layoff Reports, Say They ‘Will Not Be Treated As Disposable’
Xbox union workers vow resistance as layoffs loom in Microsoft’s gaming division
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Xbox reportedly pausing new third-party Game Pass deals, developers say
Xbox’s Game Pass expansion stalls as third-party deals freeze, sparking developer backlash
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Halo PS5 Backtracks PS Plus Co-Op Demands, Says They Were a Mistake
Xbox reverses controversial PS5 co-op restrictions for *Halo: Campaign Evolved*—but the damage to cross-play trust lingers
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Ori director says Game Pass ‘could’ve worked’ if Xbox didn’t ‘slop out mediocre content like a factory’
Xbox Game Pass’s failure traced to ‘factory-style’ mediocre content in scathing dev critique