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The Adventures of Elliot Arrives as Square Enix’s Zelda-Style RPG
Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launched this week as a Zelda-style HD-2D action RPG across major platforms.
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Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launched this week as a Zelda-style HD-2D action RPG across major platforms.
Microsoft has denied claims that it is already reversing course on Xbox exclusives, even as rumors continue around its cross-platform strategy.
Reports of a new Microsoft Gaming memo have renewed concern that Xbox may be preparing more difficult decisions around its studio portfolio.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI preorders will open on June 25 ahead of its planned November 19 launch.
Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot launched as a Zelda-style HD-2D action RPG across Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Xbox Game Pass is adding Call of Duty: Vanguard and several other titles in its second wave of June 2026 games.
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Microsoft said players can continue to expect signature Xbox exclusives each year, even as the company broadens its platform strategy.
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