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Reçu — 26 mars 2026 ⏭

The $30 Xbox Game Pass problem could be fixed without dropping the price

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26 mars 2026 à 09:00
Subscription fatigue is real, and at $360 a year, Game Pass Ultimate is a major culprit. However, the grapevine suggests a major shake-up is coming under new leadership. If Xbox wants my $30, they need to stop giving me what they want to sell and start giving me what I actually play.

The Xbox logo coming up over a mountain with several characters around it. The words, "Xbox Game Pass" are below the Xbox logo.

Subscription fatigue is real, and at $360 a year, Game Pass Ultimate is a major culprit.

Reçu — 25 mars 2026 ⏭

Crimson Desert, Marathon, Monster Hunter Stories 3 lead latest Xbox Stream Your Own Game additions

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25 mars 2026 à 16:10
Xbox has added over 45 new titles to its Stream Your Own Game feature, including Crimson Desert, Marathon and Monster Hunter Stories 3 and more.

Stream your own game latest additions

The latest Xbox stream your own game additions

Xbox ranked as the number 5 game publisher of 2025, trouncing Nintendo, PlayStation and other big hitters

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25 mars 2026 à 10:29
Xbox has been ranked the 5th best game publisher of 2025 by Metacritic, beating Nintendo and PlayStation with strong review scores and consistent releases across its studios.

Xbox Game Studios list

Xbox Game Studios list

Xbox publishing lead says devs should get ready for the next-gen Project Helix console by "developing for Xbox on PC" — and by supporting this key feature

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
24 mars 2026 à 16:21
Want your game to run natively on the next-gen Xbox console Project Helix? Microsoft says you should be developing for Xbox on PC" and Xbox Play Anywhere.

Project Helix logo and Xbox colors in a collage

Project Helix is the codename for Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console, and it's quite unique in that it will be a console-PC hybrid.

Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is considering making Game Pass cheaper after last year's price hike — "lower-priced tiers" could be on the way

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
24 mars 2026 à 15:14
Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly exploring bringing "lower-priced tiers" to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service in order to attract new customers.

Xbox Game Pass neon sign

Xbox Game Pass has become a colossal part of Microsoft's gaming business, but Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma reportedly wants to expand it further with "lower-priced tiers."

Xbox and Netflix have “kicked around ideas” — could a Game Pass bundle be in our future?

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24 mars 2026 à 14:55
Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly discussed a potential Netflix partnership, with both companies exploring the idea of a subscription bundle.

Xbox and Netflix logos

Could we see a future where both of these services are in a single bundle?

Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status

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24 mars 2026 à 14:23
Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.

Xbox Ally

The artist previously known as Xbox Full Screen Experience is now Xbox Mode.

A new Xbox Partner Preview set is set for this month! — Third-party reveals, Game Pass additions, and more coming our way

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23 mars 2026 à 10:22
Xbox has announced its next Partner Preview for March 26, revealing new details on what to expect, including updates on Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and more third-party games, alongside Game Pass news.

Xbox Partner Preview key image

Sega is one of the partners showing off new games at the next Xbox showcase

Reçu — 21 mars 2026 ⏭

Xbox isn't giving up on Japan — there's a promising sign of continued investment in the region

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
19 mars 2026 à 07:00
Xbox has historically struggled in Japan, but it has arguably been doing better than ever in recent years. Microsoft is keen to keep the train going.

Xbox Ally with Japanese flag on the screen

Xbox isn't giving up on Japan just yet.

Reçu — 19 mars 2026 ⏭

Crimson Desert is “too much in the best and worst ways,” and that’s exactly why it’s unforgettable

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Par : [email protected] (Michael Hoglund)
18 mars 2026 à 18:00
I've never played a single-player game of this scale. A kingdom begging to be lost in.

Crimson Desert gameplay screenshot

Sometimes I'd forget to listen to the dialogue because I was too busy staring into the Abyss.

The studio behind Psychonauts' new game lands April 23 — and yes, it’s launching straight into Xbox Game Pass

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18 mars 2026 à 17:33
Double Fine’s Kiln launches April 23, 2026 across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with closed and open beta tests available ahead of release. The multiplayer pottery brawler will also launch on Game Pass Ultimate.

Kiln key are

Kiln key art

“Two weeks ago you asked — now it’s shipping”: Xbox rolls out fan‑requested personalization upgrades

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18 mars 2026 à 15:54
Xbox is rolling out new personalization features to Insiders, including expanded Home groups, custom color options, and per game Quick Resume controls, with broader release planned later.

Xbox Insider Update March 2026

Xbox Insider Update March 2026

Modder turns their Xbox Series X into an RTX 5060 gaming PC, giving me serious Project Helix vibes

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18 mars 2026 à 15:36
A modder has successfully turned an Xbox Series X into a fully functional RTX 5060 gaming PC, delivering high frame rates, working disc drive support, and compact custom engineering.

Thumbnail from YouTube of Series X PC build

Xbox Series X PC created by PhasedTech

Take-Two CEO backs Asha Sharma — “I’m going to bet on her continuing to do great”

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18 mars 2026 à 06:15
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick shares his thoughts on Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma, offering support and explaining what drives success in the gaming industry.

CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software Strauss Zelnick attends Paley International Council Summit

CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software Strauss Zelnick.

One of the biggest Genshin‑style hits on the planet might finally be coming to Xbox

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17 mars 2026 à 14:28
A new datamine suggests Wuthering Waves could be coming to Xbox, with platform references discovered in game files, though no official announcement has been made.

Wuthering Waves: Jiyan dragon.

Wuthering Waves: Jiyan

Reçu — 17 mars 2026 ⏭

An awesome Roguelite beat 'em up I never thought would come to Xbox has proved me wrong — with a release date confirmed for Xbox Game Pass

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17 mars 2026 à 12:23
Among Microsoft's announcements for Xbox Game Pass additions for March 2026, one game caught everyone by surprise. Absolum, a popular beat em' up with Roguelite elements released in 2025 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, is finally coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass later this March.

Launch trailer screenshot of Sun King Azra in Absolum

The Sun King Azra awaits new challengers in the Xbox version of Absolum

March’s Xbox Game Pass lineup is wild: Resident Evil 7, Disco Elysium, and a bunch of heavy hitters

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17 mars 2026 à 11:13
Xbox Game Pass rounds out March 2026 with major additions including Resident Evil 7, Disco Elysium, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, alongside several smaller and returning titles across multiple tiers.

RE7 next to Disco Elysium

Xbox Game Pass end of March 2026

Xbox App finally lets you add any game or app — a huge step toward Steam‑level freedom

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16 mars 2026 à 16:35
A new update to the Xbox PC app introduces manual library additions, allowing users to launch apps and games directly from the interface without relying solely on supported storefronts.

Xbox Ally

Screenshot of adding any app to xbox app on PC

Xbox’s "easier dev tools" pitch isn’t landing with fans who say the platform needs bigger fixes

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16 mars 2026 à 14:24
Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.

Windows Central and Xbox logos on a green background

Project Helix logo and Xbox colors in a collage

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