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"You had lightning in a bottle and decided to pry the lid off yourself": Helldivers 2 reviews crash to 'Mostly Negative' on Steam after controversial update and AMA, Arrowhead responds

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Helldivers 2 players have review bombed the game's Steam reviews to "Mostly Negative," with many extremely frustrated with its current state.

Helldivers 2

While Helldivers 2 still has a very active and healthy community, it's grown extremely frustrated with the current state of Arrowhead's co-op shooter.

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Xbox posts the Forza Horizon 6 launch trailer a week before its Early Access release date — I love this tribute to a beloved racer the series partnered with

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A week ahead of Forza Horizon 6's Early Access release date, Xbox has posted the game's official launch trailer — and it's got some neat references.

An official screenshot of a race in Forza Horizon 6.

An official screenshot of a race in Forza Horizon 6, which is coming out in Early Access on May 15 for Premium Edition owners and on May 19 for everyone else.

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"We have to sweat every single detail": Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma vows to deliver Xbox updates every two weeks to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" in 2026

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning frequent updates for Xbox on both console and PC as part of Microsoft's efforts in "restoring our core."

Xbox Series X

Reportedly, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plans to update Xbox on both console and PC more frequently, with consoles in particular getting an update bi-weekly.

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Microsoft teases a new Xbox dashboard UI for console and PC — it's got fewer ads, and takes inspiration from Xbox Cloud Gaming too

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Microsoft seems to be teasing a new Xbox dashboard UI with less ads as it aims to address "a lot of fragmentation within the experience" across devices.

A view of what could be a new Xbox dashboard UI for console, PC, and the Xbox Ally handheld.

A view of what could be a new Xbox dashboard UI for console, PC, and the Xbox Ally handheld.

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Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll see more of Project Helix "later this year" — we'll know more about the next Xbox console before long

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Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll get to see more of the next Xbox console, Project Helix, later this year.

An official wallpaper of Xbox consoles against a galactic background.

Microsoft's next Xbox console, Project Helix, is set to succeed the Xbox Series X|S family, and is expected to release in 2027.

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"They look to influencers to be told how to think": Fallout co-creator says many gamers parrot content creator opinions instead of forming their own, and I think he's 100% right

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In the age of content creators, Fallout co-creator Tim Cain believes that players increasingly don't think for themselves and parrot influencer opinions.

A screenshot of the 2015 Bethesda RPG Fallout 4 with the Sole Survivor and Dogmeat.

Fallout 4 could be a major experience to kickstart Project Scorpio's VR offerings.

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"The most fun I've had in Halo PvE in a long time": I played Halo Infinite's surprise new Gauntlet mode, and I'm hooked — it's something I've wanted for ages

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Don't sleep on Halo Infinite's new Gauntlet co-op mode. It's some of the most fun I've had with Halo PvE in ages, and a must-play if you like a challenge.

Four Spartans charge up a ramp toward a group of Banished enemies in a Forerunner arena, with a glowing structure looming above as combat unfolds on both sides.

Key art for Halo Infinite's new Gauntlet mode, a hardcore co-op PvE experience I'd love to see return in future games.

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"Krafton are still very much helping us": Dev of Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 says it's still working with publisher Krafton despite Steam page removal

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Many believe Subnautica 2 dev Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton are severing ties, but devs have confirmed that the two are "co-publishing" the title.

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A screenshot of Subnautica 2 taken from the game's reveal trailer. It's finally coming out on May 14 after nearly a year of controversy and legal battling.

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