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EXCLUSIVE: New details on Xbox's next-gen console(s) — and Microsoft's most ambitious gaming plans ever

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
From AMD's claims of a 2027 Xbox to the idea of a plurality of Xbox next-gen consoles — lets sift through some fresh details.

Xbox floating above the water

Microsoft's Gen-10 Xbox is its most ambitious ever, by far. And most risky.

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Microsoft plans to "expand" Xbox Game Pass, and merge PC Game Pass with another tier — more third-party service bundles may be on the way, too

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
Microsoft and Xbox are reportedly looking to overhaul Xbox Game Pass by merging PC Game Pass with another tier and offering more third-party benefits.

Xbox Game Pass neon sign

A neon sign advertising Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass gaming service, which has become globally popular and a core pillar of the firm's Xbox business.

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The studio behind one of Xbox's best new games plans to return to its iconic franchise, and just opened a second office — "we're not done with it"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
MachineGames' studio director Jerk Gustafsson has promised that it will return to the Wolfenstein franchise, though it may be "later" instead of "now."

Official screenshot of MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Indiana Jones as he appears in MachineGames' 2024 action-adventure game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

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5 more TOP recent ID@Xbox greats — Ever wanted to be an egg, or quarantine potential zombies? This list is for you.

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From zombie admin to pest control, these ID@Xbox titles are great to get you over the January slump.

ID at Xbox selects including Dustland Delivery, Quarantine Zone, KILL IT WITH FIRE 2, Egging On, and Rhythm Doctor.

Our latest round up of select indie games coming to Xbox and Xbox PC include Dustland Delivery, Quarantine Zone, KILL IT WITH FIRE 2, Egging On, and Rhythm Doctor.

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'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' Xbox Play Anywhere launch date slated for June 3, 2026 — more details on Part 3 coming later this year

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Pre-orders are live now for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the remake trilogy's open world middle act.

Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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Rumor suggests Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 should hit Xbox on day one — shedding PlayStation exclusivity completely

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
A new rumor suggests that when Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 launches, it will be available on Xbox, PC, and Switch 2 alongside PS5 on day one.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Final Fantasy 7 protagonist Cloud Strife as he appears in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, the first in a trilogy of games remaking the beloved classic JRPG.

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Xbox gamers may soon get access to a Switch emulator — Nintendo lawyers won’t be happy to see "Ryujinx" on Series X|S

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Xbox consoles are already capable emulation machines through Dev Mode, and a recent community poll suggests Nintendo Switch emulation using Ryujinx could be the next ambitious step.

Mario facing off with the Xbox Logo

Mario facing off with the Xbox Logo

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One of Microsoft's biggest Xbox studios is forging a new path after development struggles, missing profit targets — "What are we learning?"

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Following the underwhelming performance of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is making some major internal changes.

An official screenshot for The Outer Worlds 2.

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The best Xbox games coming in February include Resident Evil, Yakuza, Dragon Quest, and more — the choices are stacked

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February 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for Xbox, with Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and High on Life 2 leading a packed release schedule.

Resident Evil, Towerborne and DQ VII next to each other

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Xbox Game Pass announces February's first batch of games — Kingdom Come Deliverance, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more are added for 2026

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Microsoft has announced via Xbox Wire that February 2026's first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, and we have the details on what those lucky additions are.

Promotional hero image for Xbox Game Pass' new games for the first half of February 2026

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If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows’ biggest problems

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I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?

Xbox controller on a Razer Blade laptop with the Xbox app open

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake looks better on Xbox Series S than Nintendo Switch 2 despite having less RAM — here's the Digital Foundry analysis

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New Digital Foundry analysis shows that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade looks better on the Xbox Series S than it does on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Yuffie in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade

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'Love Eternal' is an upcoming Xbox indie for masochists — where uncanny psychological horror meets brutal platforming

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Par : [email protected] (Cole Martin)
An uncanny atmosphere, a lonely god, and a kidnapped girl from the suburbs come together in Love Eternal, a narrative-heavy horror platformer developed by brlka and published by Ysbryd Games. Love Eternal comes to Xbox in February 2026.

Love Eternal title card.

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