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Forza Horizon 5 careens onto PS5 on April 29
The well-reviewed racing sim Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PS5 consoles on April 29. It joins several other former Xbox exclusives.
Lawrence Bonk02.27.2025
Xbox has delayed its Fable reboot until 2026
Playground's reboot of Fable needs a bit more time, but Xbox's 2025 slate is looking strong enough to handle that delay.
Kris Holt02.25.2025
Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1
Despelote is heading to Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 1.
Jessica Conditt02.24.2025
Tron: Catalyst hits consoles and PC on June 17
Tron: Catalyst, the new game from Bithell Games, is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC this summer.
Ian Carlos Campbell02.24.2025
Microsoft trained an AI model on a game no one played
Microsoft has published new research in the journal Nature detailing Muse, a generative AI model capable of outputting game visuals and controller inputs.
Igor Bonifacic02.19.2025
Avowed review: Elder Scrolls? I don’t know her
Though Avowed is set in the world of an existing franchise and it’s yet another entry in the stacked genre of open-world fantasy RPGs, it feels like the start of something new.
Jessica Conditt02.13.2025
South of Midnight preview: Stopped motion
As I sat down to play the 90-minute South of Midnight preview, I had one major question: Why does the framerate look like that?
Jessica Conditt02.11.2025
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a celebration of early 2000s brawlers
After getting a chance to play a demo of Capcom's Fighting Game Collection 2, this anthology feels like a must-buy for anyone with fond memories of early 2000s titles like Capcom vs. SNK 2 or Power Stone 2.
Sam Rutherford02.06.2025
February’s Game Pass additions include Avowed and Madden NFL 25
Game Pass subscribers have some good stuff coming down the pike this month. There’s a day one release for Avowed and games like Another Crab’s Treasure and Madden 25.
Lawrence Bonk02.04.2025
Forza Horizon 5 will be cruising onto the PlayStation 5 this spring
Forza Horizon 5 will come to the PlayStation 5 later this year, although the exact date has not been revealed yet.
Anna Washenko01.30.2025
Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs only $34 right now
You can access hundreds of PC and Xbox games for 32 percent off.
Sarah Fielding01.27.2025
Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct showcase
Xbox hosted its Developer Direct showcase today, detailing progress on three games we knew about and one totally new title: Ninja Gaiden 4. If you couldn't tune in, here's what you missed.
Engadget01.23.2025
The striking South of Midnight comes to Xbox and PC on April 8
Xbox has revealed the release date for South of Midnight, a Southern Gothic/dark fantasy adventure from Compulsion Games. A new story trailer reveals more of the world and dangers that hero Hazel will face.
Kris Holt01.23.2025
Doom: The Dark Ages hits PC, PS5 and Xbox on May 15
This is the largest Doom game id Software has ever made, but to be perfectly clear and possibly assuage some fears, it’s not open-world.
Jessica Conditt01.23.2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming out this fall
Today's Xbox Developer Direct kicked off with the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4.
Anna Washenko01.23.2025
How to watch the latest Xbox Developer Direct showcase
You can watch the latest Xbox Developer Direct showcase on YouTube or Twitch to learn more about games launching in 2025.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.23.2025
January’s Xbox Game Pass additions include Sniper Elite: Resistance and Tchia
Xbox is adding another dozen-plus titles to the various Game Pass tiers over the next two weeks. They include Sniper Elite: Resistance, Tchia, Citizen Sleeper 2 and Eternal Strands.
Kris Holt01.21.2025
Microsoft and iFixit now sell official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for DIY repairs
Microsoft is now offering official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for those brave enough to try DIY repairs.
Kris Holt01.15.2025
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is on sale for $98
Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is available for $98, down from $130.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.10.2025
The next Xbox Developer Direct showcase is set for January 23
Xbox has revealed that its next Developer Direct will take place on January 23 and include deep dives into South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages and another new game.
Kris Holt01.09.2025