HISTORICAL FACTS: Xbox - The Untold Story

New games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2026

Around 9 games will be released on Xbox Game Pass in the month of October 2026 as per reports. The list of the popular games to be showcased on the platform includes Gears of War: E-Day, Echo Weaver, Valor Mortis, Neon Abyss 2, Deep Dish Dungeon, etc.

The Economic Times · 12h ago

Xbox Downplays the Massive PS5 Pre-Order Numbers Stating GTA 6 Is Already 'Breaking Records'

Xbox says GTA 6 pre-orders are breaking platform records, challenging a report that orders heavily favour PS5. However, neither source has disclosed total pre-order figures.

International Business Times UK · 15h ago

Microsoft Responds to 'GTA 6' PS5, Xbox Preorder Numbers

"GTA 6" PS5 preorders reportedly lead Xbox by 3:1, while Microsoft says the game is breaking Xbox records ahead of its release.

Player One · Sep 25

'Halo 2,' 'Halo 3' Remakes May be 'Dead' Under Activision Direction—What Happened?

Halo 2 and 3 may no longer be getting its remakes now that the IP has been handed over to Activision.

Player One · Sep 23

Next Halo game to be made by Call of Duty makers as Microsoft lays off 268 employees: What we know

In a significant shake-up, Microsoft has let go of 268 employees from its gaming division, paving the way for Activision to spearhead the upcoming mainline Halo title for Xbox. Studios like Rare and World's Edge will now align under Activision, while Bethesda's Obsidian faces a transition to another studio amid…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Microsoft announced 3,200 Xbox job cuts in July. Now, it may cut hundreds more this week

Microsoft may fire hundreds of employees from its Xbox division this week. This was on top of the 3,200 job cuts the tech giant announced just few months ago in July. The company is reportedly consolidating its game studios to reinforce its commitment to future growth.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Hideo Kojima Says Sony Cut PHYSINT Funding in Zoom Call, Leaving Him 'Shocked' and 'Surprised'

Hideo Kojima says Sony withdrew funding for PHYSINT, prompting fears for his independent studio before Microsoft and Xbox agreed to publish the game as development continues.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Hideo Kojima breaks silence on Physint’s shock move from PlayStation to Xbox

Sony has dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint , with the Metal Gear Solid creator's latest title now heading to Xbox instead. Reports indicated that the decision stemmed from a combination of missed development deadlines, budget and profitability concerns, and timed exclusivity terms. Hideo Kojima admitted in an interview with…

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Pennywise Actor Bill Skarsgård Lands Lead Role in Hideo Kojima's Mysterious New Game PHYSINT

Bill Skarsgård will play the central character in Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT, an upcoming action-espionage game now published by Xbox and still shrouded in secrecy.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Small but mighty! Remembering the GameCube, Nintendo’s purple box of delights

The first console I ever bought, it was hyped as a threat to the PlayStation, then mocked as a flop. But now, as it marks its 25th anniversary, it’s looked back on with misty-eyed reverence

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16