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XBox Wire says Minecraft is getting The Sift, its first new dimension in 14 years, with a playable debut in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29. Mojang also plans to …
XBox Wire recaps Minecraft LIVE Fall 2026 with a look at the next wave of updates for Mojang's sandbox giant. The big takeaway for developers is continued proof that long-lived …
XBox Wire says Used Cars Simulator is out now on Xbox Series X|S, blending car-flip management with sandbox chaos. Players inspect, negotiate, repair, customize, and resell vehicles, while also exploring, …
XBox Wire says Gears of War: E-Day is getting a Liquid Death tie-in that unlocks a Legendary animated pose, Chainsaw Flex, plus branded banner, emblem, and icon. The promotion runs …
XBox Wire says Delta Force’s Season Reorientation is live on Xbox Series X|S, kicking off the game’s second-anniversary push on September 26. The update trims match prep, adds cross-region Operations …
XBox Wire says Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve lands on Xbox Series X|S October 2, with Deluxe Edition early access starting September 28. The sequel leans hard into aircraft …
XBox Wire details a packed September 28 to October 2 slate, led by new releases and pre-orders across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass. For devs, the …
GamesIndustry.biz says Xbox’s “reset” is still rolling, with another 268 layoffs, more studio reshuffling, and no clear end in sight. Obsidian is moving under Bethesda, Activision is taking on Halo, …
XBox Wire says Xbox Insiders can try the Chicken Invaders Collection preview today on Xbox consoles and Windows PC. InterAction Studios is bundling the series for the first time since …
XBox Wire says Free Play Days returns September 24-27 with four games in rotation, including PGA TOUR 2K25 and The Division 2 for all Xbox members. Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, …
XBox Wire says Minecraft LIVE returns this Saturday, putting fresh Minecraft news and updates back in front of players and creators. For developers, the event is worth watching for any …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Microsoft has patented an ad-credit system for PC and Xbox games that would surface ads during natural pauses like loading screens or menus. Players would get ad-free …
XBox Wire details SEGA’s cast reveal for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, a 50-year crime drama launching January 15, 2027. The game follows Makoto Daito across five eras and five Japanese cities, …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Bethesda boss Jill Braff has told staff Obsidian Entertainment will stay a distinct team after Xbox’s studio shake-up. The studio keeps its leadership, Bethesda keeps Fallout, and …
XBox Wire says Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Viking Sagas is available now, adding fresh Viking-themed content to the long-running strategy game. For teams shipping live content, …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Age of Empires studio World's Edge has been hit by layoffs after its move to Activision, with just under half the team affected. Former creative director Adam …
XBox Wire says CONTROL Resonant is pushing Remedy’s sequel into melee action, RPG progression, and superhero-style traversal all at once. Dylan Faden’s toolkit includes deep talent trees, weapon forms, combat …
Game Developer reports that Undead Labs has made significant layoffs shortly after Microsoft signaled plans to divest the Seattle studio. The move adds more uncertainty around the State of Decay …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Undead Labs has completed its split from Xbox and is now an employee-owned studio, but the transition comes with a significant round of layoffs. State of Decay …
Ars Technica reports that Xbox is reshaping its studio structure again, with Halo moving under Activision’s control as part of a broader internal reset. Halo Studios will be reduced to …