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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP and Xbox 360 lead creator calls the infamous Red Ring of Death a "Tylenol moment" — what does that mean? Here's what he said

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In a new interview, former Xbox VP Peter Moore has reflected on the Xbox 360's notorious "Red Ring of Death" and how Microsoft ended up dealing with it.

The Xbox 360's infamous Red Ring of Death.

An official Red Ring of Death poster Microsoft sold in reference to the infamous console-bricking Xbox 360 hardware issue.

Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, distancing it from Windows, and "throwing punches" for Bill Gates — "this is how the console wars started"

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Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

Photograph of Peter Moore, Microsoft's former entertainment VP that oversaw the creation of the Xbox 360.

Photograph of Peter Moore, Microsoft's former entertainment and gaming VP that oversaw the creation of the Xbox 360.

Fans helped save Cyberpunk 2077 — now the fully‑fixed version joins Xbox Game Pass Premium

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Cyberpunk 2077 has arrived on Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate nearly six years after its troubled launch. CD Projekt Red’s sci-fi RPG is now widely regarded as one of the best in the genre, giving new players the chance to experience Night City in a far more polished state.

V, Cyberpunk 2077's protagonist, customized to look like David Martinez from the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime set in the same universe.

Cyberpunk 2077

'Starsand Island' hits early access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-esque life sim has evolved into a truly special cozy adventure that just keeps getting better

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Starsand Island is finally out in Game Preview on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and it has had quite the glow-up since we last saw it.

A screenshot of a cutscene from Starsand Island featuring the player character and an NPC pulling an arrow back with a bow.

A screenshot of a cutscene from Starsand Island featuring the player character and an NPC pulling an arrow back with a bow.

Xbox fans have strong opinions about backward compatibility, so we asked them why it still matters in 2026

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Xbox fans across Windows Central communities shared the classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 games they want revived through backward compatibility, alongside wider discussions around preservation and revisiting older favorites.

Windows Central and Xbox logos on a green background

OG Xbox and Xbox 360 logos

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is one of Capcom's best JRPGs in years on Xbox, but certain omissions may disappoint long-time fans

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is my most anticipated game of 2026, and after completing it, it exceeded my expectations with possibly the best story and character writing in the series and addictive monster-taming gameplay. Though it's not without some issues that will strike controversy amongst hardcore Monster Hunter fans.

Edited screenshot of the player character meeting Ratha in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

In the fires of war, a new Kinship is born.

Move over “This is an Xbox” — “Build for what’s next” tells fans the “future of Xbox starts now” at GDC

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Xbox is showcasing new slogans at its GDC booth including “Build for what’s next” and “The future of Xbox starts now,” hinting at the company’s messaging for the next era of Xbox.

Recreation of build what's next for Xbox slogan

Recreation of build what's next for Xbox slogan

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls gaming a core part of the company and says it is “long on gaming” in new discussion with Xbox leadership

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined Xbox CEO Asha Sharma for an internal Q&A with staff, describing gaming as one of Microsoft’s core identities and reaffirming the company’s long term commitment to the industry.

Image of Satya Nadella

Image of Satya Nadella

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an internal Q&A, amplifying that Microsoft will "always" invest in gaming. "We're long on gaming. We'll continue to invest, and we'll always do so."

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At a big internal Q&A session, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, discussing the "long" vision for Xbox's future.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma

Rocking an Xbox hoodie, Satya Nadella revealed that he's "long" on gaming.

I'm still here with Xbox for now — but it has some serious identity work ahead if it wants to reassure long-time fans

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After nearly two decades with Xbox, I am reflecting on how its shifting brand messaging has shaped how I feel about the platform, alongside Phil Spencer’s retirement and Asha Sharma’s arrival as CEO, and why I'm not dooming about the whole ordeal.

Xbox logo cracking

After nearly two decades with Xbox, I'm reflecting on how its shifting brand messaging has shaped.

Xbox staff are now internally testing a new ROG Xbox Ally feature — which is also slated for Xbox next-gen

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The new Xbox "Highlight Reels" feature uses the Xbox Ally X NPU and is almost certainly going to appear on the next-gen Xbox. Here's how it works.

Xbox Ally X with PC stuff

The Xbox Ally X is a great gaming device, but also an oddly capable productivity device. The Gen-10 Xbox will probably be the same way.

Microsoft's Xbox PC app is getting a nifty new feature — it's in preview testing now for Xbox Insiders

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The Xbox PC app is getting a new postgame recaps feature that highlights gameplay captures, completed achievements, and more after your gaming sessions.

A screenshot of the new Postgame Recaps feature for the Xbox PC app.

This marketing image shows what one of the Xbox PC app's new postgame recaps looks like.

Mario Kart at 4K60 on an Xbox Series X — because someone wanted Nintendo’s legal team to wake up spicy

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An Xbox user has gone viral after showcasing Mario Kart Wii and Liberty City Stories running at 4K60 on Xbox Series X using Developer Mode, highlighting the console’s overlooked emulation potential.

Mario and Xbox Series X

<p>Phil Spencer's ambitions to acquire Nintendo seem outlandishly farfetched, and that's probably a good thing.</p>

One of Xbox's biggest new games is now on PS5, and that's not all — the new update finally adds features players have wanted since release, too

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The Anniversary Update for Xbox's Avowed is here, and brings PS5 availability, New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and more to the Obsidian Entertainment RPG.

Official screenshot of Avowed.

An official screenshot of Kai, one of the companions that can join your party in Obsidian Entertainment's 2025 Xbox RPG Avowed.

Fallout 76 reveals its big Season 24 update, and it's coming soon with Bigfoot in tow — here's the release date and everything we know about The Backwoods

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Fallout 76's The Backwoods update is dropping with Season 24 in just a few weeks, and will bring Bigfoot to the multiplayer RPG.

Official key art for Fallout 76 Season 24 and The Backwoods update.

Official key art for Fallout 76 Season 24 and The Backwoods update.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is confirmed for Game Pass after Xbox teaser

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Warhorse Studios' epic medieval journey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is set to follow in the path of its predecessor and join the lineup of games in the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, according to a new social media teaser.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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