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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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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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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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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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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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.

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