Windows Central

Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”

At long last, Xbox’s Achievements system is getting some big upgrades. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For passionate Xbox fans ...
Windows Central

Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds — "It didn't feel like Xbox."

Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why. When you purchase through links on our ...
The Verge

Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date

The handsome CMF Watch 3 Pro is also discounted, along with Govee’s color-changing garden lights and Hogwarts Legacy. The handsome CMF Watch 3 Pro is also discounted, along with Govee’s color-changing ...
Kotaku

Xbox Is Marching Forward With AI Features But Says It Wants To Protect Content Creators

The backlash against AI is real and you can feel it in the way Microsoft talks about its game-help feature Gaming Copilot at GDC 2026. The company is moving forward with integrating AI tech directly ...
Polygon

Microsoft is calling the next-gen Xbox 'Project Helix'

Microsoft has a name — or at least a code name — for the next-generation Xbox console: Project Helix. The working title for the company's Xbox Series X successor was announced Thursday by newly ...
CNET

Microsoft's Next Xbox Console Is for Real, and It'll Play PC Games, Too

Microsoft has confirmed what many have speculated: that its next-generation gaming console will be a hybrid piece of hardware that can play Xbox games as well as Windows PC games. There aren't yet any ...
Game Rant

"Return to Xbox" New Head of Xbox Commits to the Console Experience

With over 300 bylines for major publications including CNET, ZDNET, and CNBC Select, Evan is a journalist with extensive experience writing news, reviews, and features across gaming, tech, AI, ...
Engadget

Xbox consoles now support 1440p streaming

Microsoft has announced that its rolling out support for streaming games at 1440p on Xbox consoles. Game streaming is a key benefit of paying for a Game Pass subscription, and as of 2025, now also ...
Forbes

Xbox Is Too Far Down A Rabbit Hole For Huge Changes Under New CEO

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Today is the first day that Phil Spencer is gone, and new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma ...
Polygon

The father of Game Pass is out at Xbox — where does the service go from here?

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced his retirement Friday, marking the end of a 25-year career at Xbox (and a nearly 40-year career at Microsoft more broadly). Spencer’s legacy covers a wide ...
Mashable

Huge shakeup at Xbox as CEO and president both leave

Xbox is making big changes at the very top of the corporate ladder. IGN reported the bombshell news on Friday afternoon that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring, effective on Monday, Feb. 23 ...
CNET

Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad-Supported Tier: When Does It Start, How Much Will It Cost and More

Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, misinformation and cryptocurrency. Microsoft confirmed the existence of an ad-supported tier last year but has not shared ...