It's Happening: Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming To Switch 2 This August

Final Fantasy XIV Online is coming to Switch 2 this August; it'll kick off with a one-month free period for early access, ...
TweakTown

Unreal Engine 5 may be getting Microsoft's DirectX 12 Advanced Shader Delivery

The UE5 implementation is reportedly 'in progress' and could help developers reduce shader stutter and long load times in ...
BGR

Is Xbox Releasing A Brand-New Controller In 2026?

Xbox looks set to unveil a new controller this year that could introduce WiFi connectivity, a move that could help reduce latency issues often cited by cloud gamers. According to The Verge, the new ...
GameSpot

Killing "This Is An Xbox" Campaign Was New CEO's Decision, "Didn't Feel Like Xbox"

Xbox's newly installed CEO Asha Sharma was the driving force behind Microsoft's decision to quietly kill off the "This is an Xbox" campaign, according to a recent report by The Information. This has ...
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 ...
IGN

Xbox Portfolio GM Says Devs Looking to Release on Next-Gen Xbox 'Should Be Developing for Xbox Console and PC Today'

Chris Charla, the general manager of portfolio and programs at Xbox, has been with Xbox for 16 years, and worked on ID@Xbox for 13. He began in 2010 as the XBLA portfolio director, and has changed ...
TweakTown

Microsoft teases official Xbox and Xbox 360 emulation coming to Windows 11

TL;DR: Microsoft plans to revive its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program for its 25th anniversary, enabling iconic games from four Xbox generations to be playable on the upcoming Project Helix ...
Polygon

Xbox says indies have ‘never been more important’ ahead of Project Helix

Xbox turns 25 in 2026, while ID@Xbox, the platform’s indie-centric program, turns 13. That means that indies have been core to Xbox’s DNA for half of its lifespan. And yet, the future of Xbox’s indie ...
Kotaku

Xbox’s Next-Gen Console Sounds Powerful, But Dev Kits Not Going Out Until 2027

During its GDC 2026 talk, Xbox also revealed more features coming to PC and plans to bring back old games GDC Project Helix Xbox At GDC 2026 earlier today, during a talk about the future of the Xbox ...
Gizmodo

The Next-Gen Xbox Will Make Us Rethink Everything About Consoles

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 3 minutes The ...
TechSpot

Microsoft confirms "Project Helix," a next-gen Xbox that runs both Xbox and PC games

Looking ahead: Months of rumors have suggested that the next Xbox will be a hybrid of PC and console, supporting Xbox games alongside standard Windows software. A brief message from the Xbox ...
MyNorthwest.com

Microsoft announces ‘return of Xbox’ with console that plays Xbox, PC games

In a surprise announcement, Microsoft’s newly appointed Gaming CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the “return of Xbox” with its fifth-generation console, which is compatible with both Xbox and personal ...