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Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine as part of its 'reset'
Microsoft acquired the companies in 2018 and 2019
 • Adam Vjestica
Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition price could be higher than expected, according to new Microsoft memo
Brace your wallets
 • Reece Bithrey
Xbox CEO admits Microsoft hasn’t done enough to ‘compete and win’ in candid new memo
"We are the fortunate stewards of industry-defining franchises that have enormous potential and player demand."
 • Adam Vjestica
Xbox hints at 'radically different business models' ahead of Project Helix release
A cheaper Xbox console?
 • Reece Bithrey
Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition pre-orders will be protected from scalpers, as Microsoft says ‘it's top of mind’
Hopefully, protections will be in place
 • Adam Vjestica
Xbox Game Pass price hike cost Microsoft ‘millions of subscribers’ – and now it’s trying to win them back
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increase blew up in Microsoft’s face
 • Adam Vjestica
Gears of War: E-Day is no longer coming to PS5 as Microsoft makes a U-turn on Xbox exclusivity
It looks like exclusive Xbox games are back
 • Adam Vjestica
Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition: price, pre-order, and release date
Celebrate 25 years of Xbox in style with the Anniversary Edition console
 • Adam Vjestica

May 2026

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