A preview update for Xbox Cloud Gaming reveals a visual overhaul for achievement notifications. The new look features cleaner icons and toned-down animations, though it’s currently just a presentation update.
Microsoft’s latest earnings show Xbox hardware revenue crashing 32% year-over-year. With first-party games heading to PlayStation and Game Pass at risk, the next Xbox console faces an existential crisis. Is the hardware trap inescapable?
Blizzard is kicking off 2026 with a rapid-fire series of showcases for its biggest franchises. The events start this Friday with World of Warcraft and run through February 11th for Diablo’s 30th anniversary.
Old School RuneScape is getting its fourth raid, The Fractured Archive, in late 2026. Described as the game’s toughest yet, it will be soloable but daunting. The announcement also included a new limited-time League and a community-voted cow boss.
According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, over 3,500 different games sold at least one new physical unit at US retail in 2025. His “sickos” lists highlight titles, like an Xbox 360 Burnout Paradise, that moved just a single copy, uncovering a strange retail archaeology.
According to Tom’s Guide, Valve’s Steam Frame headset is set to launch in early 2026, but it lacks a flagship game. Half-Life: Alyx, released in 2020 and still sitting at a 93 on Metacritic, remains the pinnacle of PC VR, creating a tough standard for any new headset to meet. The article argues that
The developer behind the hit RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has acknowledged criticism from completionist fans. They found the final boss disappointingly easy after leveling up through all side content, a scenario the team didn’t fully anticipate.
HyperX is pushing keyboard customization to a new level with its Origins 2 series. The new 65% and 1800-layout boards let you swap switches, stabilizers, and even the case color without any soldering. It’s a modular approach aimed squarely at enthusiast gamers.
Xbox is pushing its cloud gaming service directly into smart TVs. The Xbox app is now built into the latest Fire TV 4-Series and Omni QLED models. It’s a major step for living room gaming.
Riot Games is taking a hardline stance against a hardware-level cheating exploit. The company is now preventing Valorant from launching on PCs with unpatched motherboard BIOS versions that contain a specific vulnerability.
