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Xbox’s most underrated co‑op shooter gets a surprise sequel, and its 4‑player bug‑hunt vibe has me very excited

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Recently, a new trailer shared by IGN revealed that Aliens: Fireteam Elite, a co-op shooter based on the Alien franchise, is getting a sequel that will be coming soon to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC systems. Here's what's known about this game thus far from this announcement.

A soldier in futuristic armor fires a weapon at an alien on a sci-fi spaceship. The scene is tense, with sparks flying and dramatic shadows.

Nuke them from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.

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"62% won’t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions

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A new gaming report claims 62% of players no longer buy full-price games, with younger audiences increasingly favoring subscription services and rotating entertainment habits. The shift raises questions about whether Xbox Game Pass was simply ahead of its time.

A person wearing headphones silhouetted against a TV screen displaying an Xbox interface with game icons, creating a focused gaming atmosphere.

A new gaming report claims 62% of players no longer buy full-price games, with younger audiences increasingly favoring subscription services.

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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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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
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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Resident Evil Requiem's new "Leon Must Die Forever" DLC shadowdrops for free — Capcom turns zombie roundhouse kicks into a roguelike mode, and more are coming

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Capcom has recently updated Resident Evil Requiem with a free DLC game mode called "Leon Must Die Forever". Here's everything you need to know about this new roguelike challenge mode.

Dark, rainy scene featuring a man holding a large gun. His eye glows red. Bold, red text reads "Leon Must Die Forever," conveying urgency and tension.

"Where's everyone going? Bingo?" — Leon Kennedy is back.

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"The most addictive Xbox game right now": Build your own unstoppable tank Lego-style in this moreish bullet heaven — right now on Xbox Game Pass

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Par : [email protected] (Cole Martin)
TerraTech Legion fuses survivor-like bullet‑heaven chaos with its signature Lego‑style vehicle building, dropping players into arenas where they must scrap together ever‑evolving tech to survive an AI‑controlled swarm. Available now on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

TerraTech Legion gameplay screenshots showcasing tech, build screens, upgrade screens, and character art.

TerraTech Legion is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and playable via an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

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Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect — and that’s a shame

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Xbox Mode’s handling of dual monitor setups is raising concerns among PC gamers, with secondary displays left blank while the primary monitor runs the new console-style interface.

A glowing green Xbox logo shines prominently in the center against a blurred background of Xbox Mode promotional image.

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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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The all-new Xbox achievement update is rolling out now to everyone — here’s what's changed

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Xbox’s latest achievement update is now rolling out to players, bringing refreshed unlock animations, customizable visuals, hidden games support, and improved profile tracking for completed games.

Xbox logo glowing green against a dark black background, centered with a soft light effect underneath, creating a dramatic and high contrast visual.

The new-look Xbox Achievement popup that you'll start seeing from now on.

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"Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future — I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer.

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It's Schrödinger's Xbox. Simultaneously dead, and simultaneously feeling more alive than ever. Despite mainstream negative sentiment towards Xbox and Microsoft in general, I've never been happier to be a gamer in this ecosystem. On paper, everything is better than ever, but fears for Xbox's long term viability as an ecosystem are clouding everything.

Xbox controller

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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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A new Halo Studios report claims the Xbox studio is actively developing “Halo Next” — with fresh details on the Endless, the Flood, and Joseph Staten’s original plans.

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A new report claims Halo Studios is actively developing “Halo Next,” the next mainline Halo campaign. The report also details Joseph Staten’s reported plans for Halo Infinite’s sequel, the role of the Endless, and the possible return of the Flood.

Halo Studios Master Chief

A new report claims Halo Studios is actively developing “Halo Next,” the next mainline Halo campaign.

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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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Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green"

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Xbox is introducing a brand new boot-up animation for Xbox consoles as part of the company’s ongoing brand refresh under CEO Asha Sharma. The new startup sequence embraces nostalgia and continues Xbox’s return to a more distinct visual identity.

Xbox logo glowing green against a dark black background, centered with a soft light effect underneath, creating a dramatic and high contrast visual.

The new startup sequence embraces nostalgia and continues Xbox’s return to a more distinct visual identity.

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The 7 most ridiculous Xbox achievements we have ever seen (and why players still chase them)

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From the infamous LASO Master challenge in Halo to bizarre achievements in High on Life and Lollipop Chainsaw, this list rounds up seven of the weirdest, funniest, and most difficult Xbox achievements ever created.

Master Chief, Marcus Fenix, Solid Snake, and Juliet Starling appear behind a rare Xbox achievement popup reading “Most Unhinged Xbox Achievements.”

Master Chief, Marcus Fenix, Solid Snake, and Juliet Starling

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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.

Subnautica 2 reveal image

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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