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Taylor’s Most Anticipated Xbox Releases for Fall 2026

We had a good look ahead on the Switch and Switch 2 consoles recently as we gear up for fall gaming. Now, we’re seeing green as we turn to the Xbox ecosystem. While many are wondering how Xbox digs itself out of…

Five Things to Know About the July Xbox Reset

In an expected announcement from Asha Sharma, Xbox announced a new round of layoffs. Nearly 4,000 people will be let go from Microsoft, starting with about half of that total number dismissed today. There’s a lot in the announcement, so here are…

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Rundown

Summer Game Fest weekend is in full swing, and one of my favorite parts of this time of year is the Xbox Games Showcase! This year’s event was promised to be a big one seeing as Asha Sharma, the new Xbox CEO,…

Three Announcements We Need to See at Xbox Games Showcase 2026

Xbox hasn’t had the lead in whatever’s left of the console race for quite some time. As a primary Xbox gamer, I haven’t been as low on the company as others, but even longtime fans like myself feel a bit in the…

PC Gaming Has to Solve This Before Overtaking Home Consoles

For a lot of reasons, I find myself wondering what the future of console gaming looks like. I think in 2026, it’s fair to say the mainstream gaming audience is becoming increasingly comfortable with PC gaming. Thanks to things like the Steam…

Xbox Mode is Arriving on Windows 11 PCs

While the “This is an Xbox” campaign didn’t last beyond the tenure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, the concept of Xbox expanding beyond the traditional console space lives on. With a growing number of gamers gravitating toward the PC experience, especially…

Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Gaming Gear Revealed

Xbox is maybe in a rebuild mode, to borrow professional sports franchise terms. While we’re not necessarily tearing down everything related to the company, a lot needs to be redirected. One element the Microsoft gaming wing has nailed down, however, is accessories…

Xbox Game Pass Adds Disco Elysium and More for March 2026

A lot of people jumped off the Xbox Game Pass bandwagon in 2025 after a substantial price increase. Yes, benefits were added, and the services still let you jump in at tiers tailored to your budget, but for many gamers, the $30…

Xbox Developer Direct January 2026 Rundown

Xbox showed off updates for four games releasing in 2026 in their recent January Xbox Developer Direct. From Playground Games bringing two titles to the showcase, Game Freak leaving the world of Pokémon for a new adventure, and a new title from Double Fine,…

Xbox Profit Goals Reveal Motivation Behind Recent Price Hikes

There’s a famous saying that there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism. Wherever you spend your money, businesses aim to increase profits and decrease costs, no matter what that might mean for their consumers – the people driving that profit. We know that…