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Reçu — 3 mai 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
30 avril 2026 à 17:55
New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

Master Chief and The Weapon in Halo Infinite's campaign.

If you told me Halo was going to PlayStation a few years back, I'd have called you crazy. And yet...Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 when it launches this year.

Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
30 avril 2026 à 15:57
Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles on display.

The user experience on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC just got a whole lot better thanks to Microsoft's big April Update.

Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" — "Not surprising at all"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
29 avril 2026 à 18:42
Following Microsoft's huge Xbox Game Pass price drop last week, industry analysts have reacted to the cut and say they believe it will lead to growth.

Xbox Game Pass sign

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was recently made more affordable, with the price cut nearly reversing last year's controversial price hike entirely.

"This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
29 avril 2026 à 17:30
A new Halo report alleges that Halo Infinite devs were burdened by "double the responsibilities and duties" following Microsoft's early 2023 layoffs.

Halo Infinite

A new Halo report has alleged how destructive Microsoft's early 2023 layoffs were for Halo Studios developers and the post-launch support of Halo Infinite.

"It's something we're working very hard on": Valve promises it's working on a Steam Deck restock after it sold out amid the RAM shortage, but the memory crisis isn't over

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
29 avril 2026 à 15:10
Steam Deck maker Valve says it's "working very hard" to bring the Steam Deck back in stock, though ongoing RAM shortages are making it difficult to do so.

A Steam Deck OLED handheld gaming console on a solid purple background

The Steam Deck OLED came out in late 2023, and is now the only version of the device that's ever available since the LCD version is no longer in production. OLED Steam Decks have been out of stock for months, however.

Reçu — 23 avril 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is getting more old Call of Duty games in 2026 after price drop, loss of day-one releases — which ones do you want to see?

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
22 avril 2026 à 17:52
Following Xbox's Game Pass price cut and the loss of Call of Duty on day one, it's said more games in the series are coming to the service this year.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

"If we can have this beautiful machine ... that's what I want to see": The dev of this Xbox Game Pass hit is working on 15 projects and opening 2 new studios

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
22 avril 2026 à 16:44
Poncle, the developer behind the acclaimed Xbox Game Pass hit Vampire Survivors, is working on 15 projects and expanding with two new studios.

A screenshot of Warhammer Survivors, an upcoming Warhammer-themed action roguelike built with the Vampire Survivors engine.

A screenshot of Warhammer Survivors, an upcoming 2026 Warhammer-themed action roguelike from Auroch Digital built with the Vampire Survivors engine.

Metro author confirms Metro 2039's protagonist main character is voiced, unlike Artyom and a first for the series — and "he’s got things to say"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
22 avril 2026 à 14:47
Dmitry Glukhovsky, author of the Metro franchise, has confirmed that Metro 2039's protagonist main character, The Stranger, is fully voiced.

A screenshot of Metro 2039 taken from the game's announcement trailer.

A screenshot of The Stranger in Metro 2039 taken from the game's reveal trailer. Unlike series protagonist Artyom, he will be a fully voiced character.

Baldur's Gate 3 director reacts to Xbox Game Pass removing Call of Duty from day one access alongside price drop — "It is a good thing creatively"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
21 avril 2026 à 16:37
Due to Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drop, Call of Duty games won't come to it day one anymore — something that may benefit the series.

Xbox Game Pass banner

Both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Black Ops 7 were available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on day one, but that won't be the case for other Call of Duty games moving forward.

"I think I know someone who would be perfect for that role": Is former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' teasing interest in Microsoft's Xbox senior manager position?

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
21 avril 2026 à 15:08
Microsoft recently opened up a new Xbox brand senior manager position, and a comment from ex-director Major Nelson has many wondering if he's going for it.

Asha Sharma and Larry Hyrb selfie

A photograph of Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb and Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma meeting up recently.

Buy the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance RPG on Steam right now, and you can help save its most iconic castle IRL — it's crazy cheap for Steam Medieval Fest

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
20 avril 2026 à 18:36
During the Steam Medieval Fest, buying Kingdom Come: Deliverance will contribute $1 towards the preservation of its iconic Pirkštejn Castle in real life.

An image of Pirkštejn Castle as it appears in Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

An in-game screenshot of Pirkštejn Castle from Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The castle is in need of repairs and reconstruction IRL, and Warhorse will donate $1 to those efforts for every copy of KCD sold on Steam right now.

Xbox's Starfield just topped US game sales for the first time since launch after its PS5 release — is Bethesda's RPG selling well on PlayStation after all?

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
20 avril 2026 à 17:01
Starfield was the best-selling game in the US during the same week that the Xbox RPG came to PS5 and got some sizable content updates from Bethesda.

Starfield

For the first time since the game's launch, Starfield has become the best-selling game in the US in the wake of its release on PS5.

Reçu — 17 avril 2026 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

"Hold management accountable. Protect the devs": Former Halo art director implores fans to direct anger "where it belongs" after allegations of "unlawful acts"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
17 avril 2026 à 16:46
After former Halo art director Glenn Israel claimed "unlawful acts" occurred at Halo Studios, he's asked fans to direct anger to management, not devs.

Halo Infinite Master Chief and Pilot

An in-game screenshot of Master Chief and The Pilot from the campaign of 2021's Halo Infinite.

"It really is coming along": Xbox games head Matt Booty was asked which upcoming game from Microsoft stands out — here's what he said (and why I agree)

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
17 avril 2026 à 14:52
Recently, Xbox's games chief Matt Booty was asked which upcoming projects from the brand stand out, and the RPG Clockwork Revolution came to mind for him.

A screenshot of the trailer from Clockwork Revolution by inXile entertainment.

First revealed in 2023 during the Xbox Games Showcase, Clockwork Revolution is shaping up to be one of the most exciting new games from Xbox Game Studios and InXile Entertainment.

Battlefield 6 is finally cooking for real with its 2026 roadmap bringing awesome maps, a real server browser, and more — but there's still one big problem

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
16 avril 2026 à 18:34
The official Battlefield 6 roadmap for 2026 is here, revealing that this year will add seven new maps, the return of naval warfare, and more.

Official concept art of Cairo Bazaar, a reimagined Battlefield 6 version of the Battlefield 3 map Grand Bazaar.

Official concept art of Cairo Bazaar, a reimagined Battlefield 6 version of the Battlefield 3 map Grand Bazaar coming next month in Season 3.

"We can’t wait to tell you our new story": Read Metro 2039 dev 4A Games' letter to the community following Xbox's reveal of the long-awaited shooter

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
16 avril 2026 à 16:43
Following Xbox and 4A Games' reveal of the latter's upcoming FPS sequel Metro 2039, the game's devs wrote a heartfelt letter to the Metro community.

An official screenshot of The Stranger, the protagonist of Metro 2039.

An official screenshot of The Stranger, the mysterious playable protagonist of 4A Games' upcoming FPS sequel Metro 2039.

Xbox and Paramount have its Call of Duty movie release date, but it's pretty far off — here's exactly when the film is coming out

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
16 avril 2026 à 14:56
Xbox and Paramount have officially announced the Call of Duty movie's release date, but don't expect it to come out soon; it's pretty far off.

An official screenshot from the campaign of 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 reboot.

The moody and intense plot of games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 would be a great fit for a film adaptation.

Xbox's Starfield gets Nintendo Switch 2 rating days after its PS5 release, keeping hopes for a port of Bethesda's RPG alive — here's what we know

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
15 avril 2026 à 19:53
Is Starfield coming to Nintendo Switch 2? A new rating suggests that it is, though recent reports claim the port in development has been difficult to make.

Starfield

Starfield came to PS5 last week, with the port joining the existing Xbox and PC versions. Now, many are hopeful for a Nintendo Switch 2 edition.

"The stuff that we're seeing is really well put together": Xbox game publishing chief says Forza Horizon 6 takes him back to the golden years of racing games

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
15 avril 2026 à 18:41
Forza Horizon 6 will likely be one of the biggest Xbox games of the year, and CCO Matt Booty says "It really feels like a whole new, fresh game."

Forza Horizon 6 screenshots

Forza Horizon 6 has the potential to be the biggest Xbox game of the year, and also one of 2026's biggest new games in general.

Microsoft's Xbox games lead Matt Booty says its studios are in a "culture of cultures" and work together more than you think — Blizzard is even helping with Fable

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
15 avril 2026 à 16:44
Xbox Game Studios has over 30 teams under its wing, and chief content officer Matt Booty says they collaborate more often than many believe they do.

Matt Booty speaking with an Xbox sign in the background

A photograph of Matt Booty, who was recently promoted to Xbox's chief content officer and oversees the development of games across Xbox Game Studios and its first-party teams.

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