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Reçu — 16 mai 2026 ⏭

I reckon Asha Sharma wants to give Xbox its exclusive games back — but these PlayStation comments reveal why Microsoft probably won't let her

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
16 mai 2026 à 14:32
It's the year of GTA6. The game has an exclusive PlayStation marketing deal. Call of Duty is also not launching on PS4 this year, giving holdouts a reason to upgrade ... so why is Sony warning investors of decreased sales? And why is this relevant to Xbox exclusive games? Let's talk.

Master Chief from Halo with a PlayStation crudely photoshopped into the background

Master Chief on PlayStation is the end of an era for Xbox, and in a lot of ways, the end of its identity.

"Sets a new standard for affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors": I tested Alienware's $349 AW2726DM display, and there's no way it won't be massively popular

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
16 mai 2026 à 12:00
Alienware's AW2726DM is an easy recommendation for anyone who needs a $349 QD-OLED gaming monitor. It does come with some concessions to meet that price, and I explain them here.

A widescreen monitor on a wooden desk displays the vibrant "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty" menu, featuring neon lights and a futuristic cityscape.

The Alienware AW2726DM attached to a monitor arm on my gaming desk.

Xbox finally fixes its clinical PC achievements problem — a welcome change for handheld players

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16 mai 2026 à 06:19
Xbox's massive visual achievement overhaul is finally delivering a uniform platform identity across PC and console.

A handheld gaming console displays the start screen of "Vampire Crawlers," featuring a vampire holding a wine glass. Background is vibrant pink.

A handheld gaming console displays the start screen of "Vampire Crawlers," featuring a vampire holding a wine glass. Background is vibrant pink.

Forza Horizon 6 hits over 170,000 concurrent Steam players after the $120 early access launch, and is still riding high

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15 mai 2026 à 13:39
Forza Horizon 6, the latest and biggest entry in Xbox's flagship racing series, has launched on Xbox and PC via early access and is quickly attaining a massive following on Steam with over 170,000 players and rising.

Modified white Honda car with custom wheels parked among colorful cars in a lot beneath an overpass, conveying a lively, urban auto-show vibe.

Get ready to race to 1st place in Forza Horizon 6.

ROG’s new XREAL R1 glasses turn your handheld into a 171-inch gaming theater (and you can pre-order them today at Best Buy)

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)
15 mai 2026 à 10:45
ROG and XREAL are officially launching the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses worldwide, bringing the first 240Hz micro‑OLED wearable display to gamers. With a 171-inch virtual screen, 3DoF spatial modes, and tight ROG Ally integration, the R1 aims to redefine portable play. Our full Windows Central review is coming soon.

Image of the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses.

Image of the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses.

"A masterpiece": Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred review (story to endgame) ★★★★★ — Blizzard proves beyond all doubt that it's still among the world's best game artisans.

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
15 mai 2026 à 09:00
Diablo 4 "Lord of Hatred" expansion review: Hundreds of hours played, two expansions in, and mountains of painstaking improvements — I'm confident in saying Diablo 4 is now one of Blizzard's best ever games.

Diablo 4 review screenshots from gameplay

Some kind of skin cream may be in order.

Get into PC gaming without the stress, made even easier as trusted pre-built iBUYPOWER rigs drop their prices before Memorial Day

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
15 mai 2026 à 06:56
Pick up a ready-made desktop gaming PC from iBUYPOWER in the week leading up to Memorial Day with some time-limited discounts.

Close-up of iBUYPOWER RDY Trace X R01 pre-built gaming PC's internal cooling system with a digital display reading 41°C. Radiant lighting and sleek cables exude a high-tech, vibrant ambiance.

iBUYPOWER's rigs are ready for PC gaming.

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 gets its first Festival Playlist next week, includes 10 new cars and 4 from the Car Pass — here's what's racing your way soon

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
14 mai 2026 à 19:41
Forza Horizon 6 will soon get its first Festival Playlist, and while it's live, players will be able to earn 10 new cars in the hit Xbox racer.

An official screenshot of the 2008 Mazda Furai that's coming to Forza Horizon 6 soon.

An official screenshot of the 2008 Mazda Furai that's coming to Forza Horizon 6 with its first Festival Playlist next week.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 leaked in new images: Microsoft's next-gen pro controller confirmed with new buttons, cloud connect, and more

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
14 mai 2026 à 18:58
A Brazilian regulator has leaked images of Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox Elite Controller with three key new upgrades.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2

The Xbox Elite Controller is gorgeous.

Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 blew up the Steam charts in minutes at its Early Access launch — it's peaked at nearly half a million concurrent players

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
14 mai 2026 à 17:32
Subnautica 2 has finally arrived on Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and has already become a colossal hit on Steam alone. It's enjoying a huge launch right now.

An official screenshot of Subnautica 2.

An official screenshot of co-op gameplay in Subnautica 2. Notably, the first game lacked multiplayer, making its inclusion in the sequel a huge addition.

Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title — I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
14 mai 2026 à 15:30
Xbox or XBOX? CEO Asha Sharma asked nearly 20,000 fans that question in a recent poll, and their preference for the title of Microsoft's gaming brand was clear.

Xbox Logo

The Xbox logo has often displayed the brand name with all caps in the past. Could we see Microsoft make that style official?

I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future

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14 mai 2026 à 15:00
Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.

Project Helix and Windows K2 logos displayed side by side on a black background, both featuring glowing white symbols and futuristic cyan-accented text.

Xbox Project Helix and Windows K2

Meet the Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller — New controller leaks online, and it has built-in Wi-Fi that should greatly reduce latency

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14 mai 2026 à 13:21
A newly leaked Xbox controller reportedly features built-in Wi-Fi 6 connectivity designed for Xbox Cloud Gaming. The smaller controller could reduce latency through direct-to-WiFi functionality and may hint at Xbox’s future cloud gaming plans.

Collage showing black and white compact Xbox cloud gaming controller prototypes from front and rear angles

Detailed look at reported new Xbox Controller

“This is still very insane to see”: Halo: Campaign Evolved is stocking PS5 shelves in GameStop

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14 mai 2026 à 12:05
Halo: Campaign Evolved has been spotted on PlayStation 5 store shelves at GameStop, sparking debate among Halo fans on just how surreal it is to see.

Master Chief standing in front of a Halo ring with a large PS5 logo overlaid across the center of the image.

Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5

Warhammer Skulls 2026 is set to bring new reveals across the franchise and could shape the year ahead for fans. Here's when you can watch it.

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14 mai 2026 à 10:09
Games Workshop has recently announced when Warhammer Skulls 2026 will be streamed live while also providing news of Adeptus Mechanicus 2's release date and a teaser for a Warhammer 40,000: Darktide update.

Warhammer Skulls Festival of Video Games 10th anniversary poster featuring dynamic characters in vibrant armor against a cosmic backdrop.

Celebrate ten years of Warhammer video game announcements by tuning into Warhammer Skulls 2026

Forza Horizon 6 Treasure Cars: All 9 locations and unlock guide

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
14 mai 2026 à 10:05
Alongside Barn Finds, Forza Horizon 6 introduces Treasure Cars, another set of 9 hidden vehicles that you'll definitely want to get your hands on. Here's how and where to get them.

Locating one of the 9 Treasure Cars in Forza Horizon 6.

Treasure Cars don't need full restoration, but they are a bit dirty!

“Playground does it again:” Our Forza Horizon 6 review roundup points to a major win for Xbox with the highest rated game of 2026 so far

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14 mai 2026 à 09:35
Forza Horizon 6 reviews are now live ahead of launch, with Playground Games earning strong praise across Xbox Series and PC. The game currently sits at 92 on Metacritic, with critics highlighting its visuals, gameplay, and open-world design.

Forza Horizon 6 screenshot of

Forza Horizon 6 logo

Don't build up Forza Horizon 6 Legend Island too much; here's what actually happens when you get there

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
14 mai 2026 à 08:00
Legend Island is the only part of the Forza Horizon 6 map that's locked out of the gate. Here's how you get there and what happens when you do.

An image of a convoy arriving at the Legends Island outpost in Forza Horizon 6.

Making the grand arrival onto Legend Island.

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