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Xbox Denies GTA VI Cloud Exclusivity and PC Streaming Claims
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Xbox Denies GTA VI Cloud Exclusivity and PC Streaming Claims

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Xbox has denied that Grand Theft Auto VI will stream exclusively through its cloud service or become playable on PC through that arrangement at launch. The clarification overturns...

Xbox has rejected claims that GTA VI will stream exclusively through its cloud service or reach PC at launch. Rockstar still lists a November 19 console release.

Microsoft Plans More Xbox Console Investment as Helix Takes Shape
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Microsoft Plans More Xbox Console Investment as Helix Takes Shape

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Microsoft plans to increase its investment in Xbox consoles and build a broader family of next-generation devices, according to comments by gaming chief Asha Sharma reported by Windows...

Asha Sharma reportedly plans greater console investment, with a home Xbox at the center of a next-generation device family that also includes portable hardware.

EA Sports FC 27 Leads 2026 Premium Game Revenue, Alinea Estimates
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EA Sports FC 27 Leads 2026 Premium Game Revenue, Alinea Estimates

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EA Sports FC 27 has become the highest-grossing premium game released in 2026 across PlayStation, Xbox and Steam, according to Alinea Analytics. The research firm estimates that Electronic...

Alinea estimates FC 27 has sold 7.9 million copies and generated $714.1 million across PlayStation, Xbox and Steam, leading 2026’s premium releases.

Ninja Theory Begins Layoffs as Hellblade Studio Faces Closure
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Ninja Theory Begins Layoffs as Hellblade Studio Faces Closure

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Ninja Theory employees have started reporting layoffs and redundancy risks as the Hellblade developer faces a possible shutdown. Public posts point to disruption across several development disciplines, rather...

Ninja Theory employees report layoffs and redundancy risks across several departments after two failed agreements left the Hellblade studio facing a proposed closure.

The Witcher 3 Remaster Drives a 10x Jump in Daily Players
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The Witcher 3 Remaster Drives a 10x Jump in Daily Players

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's remaster brought its daily audience to an estimated 2.38 million players on September 30, more than 10x its average daily activity during 2026....

Alinea estimates 2.38 million daily players across Steam, PlayStation and Xbox after The Witcher 3 remaster, alongside 130,000 new sales.

Ninja Theory Faces Closure After Two Xbox Sale Deals Collapse
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Ninja Theory Faces Closure After Two Xbox Sale Deals Collapse

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Ninja Theory is facing a possible closure after two agreements intended to secure the Hellblade developer’s future fell through. Xbox has begun a consultation process with employees, changing...

Xbox says two agreements for Hellblade developer Ninja Theory have fallen through, prompting consultation on a proposed closure while alternatives remain under review.

Console Gaming
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Console Gaming

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Console Gaming covers the latest developments across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and other dedicated gaming platforms. The topic includes console launches, hardware upgrades, exclusive games, subscription services, accessories, platform...

Latest news and analysis covering PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, console hardware, exclusive games, subscriptions, accessories, and platform strategies.

Amazon and Microsoft Test New Cloud Gaming Paths as Old Model Stalls
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Amazon and Microsoft Test New Cloud Gaming Paths as Old Model Stalls

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Amazon and Microsoft are taking new approaches to cloud gaming after years of trying to make game streaming feel like a standalone destination. CNBC reported that both companies...

Amazon is folding Luna into Prime Video while Microsoft tests ad-supported Xbox cloud streaming, showing how cloud gaming is shifting toward existing audiences.

Microsoft Begins Painful Xbox Restructuring with 3,200 Job Cuts
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Microsoft Begins Painful Xbox Restructuring with 3,200 Job Cuts

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Microsoft has confirmed one of the most painful restructurings in Xbox history, with the gaming division set to cut around 3,200 jobs through fiscal 2027. In an internal...

Microsoft has confirmed a major Xbox restructuring that will cut 3,200 jobs, spin off several studios and reset the division around profitability and daily active players.

Xbox Plans to Sell Ninja Theory as Senua Development Continues
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Xbox Plans to Sell Ninja Theory as Senua Development Continues

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Xbox plans to sell Ninja Theory, the British developer behind Hellblade, as Microsoft reshapes its first-party studio portfolio. The proposed move comes less than a month after the...

Xbox plans to move Hellblade developer Ninja Theory to new ownership, with funding intended to complete Senua as part of a wider studio restructuring.

Microsoft Raises Xbox Console Prices Worldwide as Hardware Costs Climb
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Microsoft Raises Xbox Console Prices Worldwide as Hardware Costs Climb

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Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices worldwide from August 1, adding another cost increase to a console generation that has become more expensive rather than cheaper over time....

Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices worldwide from August 1, citing sharp increases in memory and storage costs across its hardware business.

Summer Game Fest 2026 Coverage Highlights Packed Reveal Season
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Summer Game Fest 2026 Coverage Highlights Packed Reveal Season

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Summer Game Fest 2026 has become the center of the week's gaming conversation, with coverage spanning major reveals, previews, interviews, and platform showcases. The wider reveal season included...

Summer Game Fest 2026 coverage points to a packed reveal season across Sony, Xbox, PC Gaming Show, Future Games Show, and publisher streams.

Microsoft Denies Claims It Is Reversing Course on Xbox Exclusives
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Microsoft Denies Claims It Is Reversing Course on Xbox Exclusives

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Microsoft has pushed back on claims that it is already reversing course on Xbox exclusives, after rumors spread around future first-party releases. The speculation centered on whether games...

Microsoft has denied claims that it is already reversing course on Xbox exclusives, even as rumors continue around its cross-platform strategy.

Xbox Studio Cut Fears Grow After New Microsoft Gaming Memo
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Xbox Studio Cut Fears Grow After New Microsoft Gaming Memo

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Fresh concern is building around Xbox's studio strategy after reports of an internal Microsoft Gaming memo warning staff to prepare for difficult decisions. The reported pressure comes after...

Reports of a new Microsoft Gaming memo have renewed concern that Xbox may be preparing more difficult decisions around its studio portfolio.