Grounded 2’s Massive “Toxic Tangle” Update Expands the Garden with New Biome, Mounts, and Mutations
Grounded 2’s Toxic Tangle update brings a wild new Garden biome, rideable Ladybug Buggy, reworked mutations, and more.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming’s New Console‑Like Web Experience Entered Public Preview on January 26
Test Xbox Cloud Gaming’s refreshed, console‑style web UI in public preview, learn how to opt in, switch back, and send feedback.
Blizzard Showcase 2026 Kicks Off With “The Next Chapter” And A Thrilling Month Of Franchise Deep Dives
Blizzard unveils Blizzard Showcase 2026 with franchise spotlights, big announcements, and teases ahead of BlizzCon 2026.
Big Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 recap: Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and Double Fine’s surprise Kiln dated for 2026
Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 dated Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and surprise Double Fine brawler Kiln, all launching this year.
Xbox Free Play Days: Play Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine: Final Cut, and Cult of the Lamb This Weekend
Xbox Free Play Days lets Game Pass members play Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine, and Cult of the Lamb free this weekend.
Xbox Kicks Off Ridiculous THQ Nordic & HandyGames Sale With Nearly 200 Games Up to 90% Off
THQ Nordic and HandyGames have lit up the Xbox Store with what is being billed as their biggest publisher sale yet, bringing deep discounts to almost 200 games and DLC across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via the Xbox Store. Running from January 20 through February 2, the 2026 THQ Nordic Publisher Sale offers savings of up to …
Xbox Play Anywhere, Slay Everywhere: Greedland’s Impressive Yet Overwhelming 1.0 Update Comes to Windows PC
Greedland 1.0 hits Windows with Xbox Play Anywhere, a new Lava Area, Base Defense mode, Titan Mechas, new gear, and 1000G in fresh achievements.
How to Watch Xbox Developer_Direct 2026: Start Times, Streams, and What Other Exciting Things to Expect This Thursday
Learn when and where to watch Xbox Developer_Direct 2026, with details on streams, languages, accessibility, and the games on show.
Xbox Indie Selects January 2026: Demonschool, Morsels, Gigasword, Goodnight Universe, Suzerain, and Rue Valley Lead a Huge Year for Indies
Microsoft brings a stacked Xbox Indie Selects lineup: Demonschool, Morsels, Gigasword, Goodnight Universe, Suzerain, and Rue Valley.
Xbox Game Pass January 2026: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and a Galactic Start to the New Year
Xbox Game Pass January 2026 kicks off with Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and more — see full list of new titles coming this month.
Xbox App Coming to Hisense and V HomeOS Smart TVs in 2026, Expanding Critical Cloud Gaming Access
Microsoft partners with V (formerly VIDAA) to bring the Xbox app and Game Pass cloud gaming to Hisense and V homeOS TVs in 2026.
How to Get Started with Xbox Cloud Gaming: Play Anywhere Without a Console (2026 Comprehensive Guide)
Start gaming anywhere with Xbox Cloud Gaming! Learn how to stream Xbox titles on PC, phone, TV, or handheld devices with Game Pass.
Xbox December 2025 Update: New Mobile Store Tab, Better Bluetooth LE Audio for Xbox Headset, and Fallout-Themed Controllers
The Xbox December 2025 Update adds a new app store tab, Bluetooth LE Audio support, and Fallout Pip-Boy gear.
The Game Awards 2025: Every Xbox Winner, Big Reveal, and What It Means for Players
Xbox cleaned up at The Game Awards 2025 with big wins, Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, Control Resonant, new Tomb Raider games, and more.
Age of Empires and Age of Mythology Set Up a Massive 2026 with New Expansions, Esports, and Exciting Mobile PC Edition
Huge 2026 plans for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology, from Aztec gods to Red Bull Wololo: Londinium.
Xbox’s ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest Is Live: 30+ Free Demos You Can Play Through December 31
ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest brings 30+ free Xbox, PC, and handheld demos you can try now through December 31.
Stranger Things Takes to the Skies: Netflix and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Unite in a Dark, Atmospheric Expansion
Fly over Hawkins in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s new Stranger Things Expansion. A chilling crossover with Netflix’s hit series takes players into the Upside Down.
Xbox Game Pass December 2025: Mortal Kombat 1, Death Howl, Dome Keeper, Routine, and More Headline a Stacked Lineup
Xbox Game Pass December 2025 kicks off with Mortal Kombat 1, Death Howl, Dome Keeper, Routine, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and more.
Xbox Free Play Days: Play The First Berserker: Khazan, Hammerwatch 2, Hypnospace Outlaw, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Biped 2 for Free This Weekend
Play The First Berserker: Khazan, Hammerwatch 2, Hypnospace Outlaw, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Biped 2 free this weekend with Xbox Free Play Days.
Xbox November 2025 Update Brings Gaming Copilot to Mobile, Full Screen Experience to More PCs, 1440p Cloud Streaming, and (Of Course) New Games
The Xbox November 2025 update adds Gaming Copilot on mobile, 1440p cloud streaming, FSE on more PCs, new accessories, and 1000+ game upgrades.
Xbox Game Pass Reveals Wave 2: Fortnite Crew, The Crew Motorfest, Moonlighter 2, and More Hit Subscribers This November
Xbox Game Pass adds Fortnite Crew, The Crew Motorfest, Moonlighter 2, and more this November, delivering diverse new games, updates, and exclusive in-game perks for subscribers.
Fascinating EA Play November 2025 Ignites Sports Thrills as Xbox Prepares Next Partner Preview Showcase
EA Play brings 10-hour sports trials while Xbox teases Partner Preview with new games from IO Interactive, Tencent, and THQ Nordic.
Next Week on Xbox: SpongeBob, Outlaws Remaster, Moonlighter 2 Lead the Way: All New Xbox Games Releasing November 17–21, 2025
Next Week on Xbox unleashes 28 fresh titles Nov 17-21, from SpongeBob and Moonlighter 2 to horror, drift racing, and party games. All links included!
Xbox Free Play Days Brings GTA Online, Train Sim World 6, Wreckfest, and More to Players This Weekend
Jump into GTA Online, Train Sim World 6, Rubber Bandits, Soccer Story, and Wreckfest for free on Xbox Free Play Days. Discounts and achievements carry over!