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ASUS's oversight caused the price of Microsoft's handheld — the ROG Xbox Ally — to surface early on the internet.

Leaks Suggest ROG Xbox Ally Will Be Most Expensive Console Yet

By Barkeeper July 16, 2025

A high price to pay.

John Romero's studio — Romero Games — has been confirmed to still be alive and is currently searching for a new publisher.

Romero Games Survives Microsoft Layoffs, Seeks New Publisher

By Barkeeper July 9, 2025

Alive and kicking.

A former Turn 10 Studios employee stated that Microsoft has shut down Forza Motorsport and will only continue with Forza Horizon.

Xbox Layoffs Stops Forza Motorsport Dead in Its Tracks

By Barkeeper July 7, 2025

Pour one out for simulation racing.

It wasn’t just layoffs—Microsoft ultimately shut down its studio, The Initiative, and canceled the game they were working on, Perfect Dark Reboot.

Microsoft Shuts Down The Initiative, Cancels Perfect Dark Reboot

By Barkeeper July 3, 2025

Joanna Dark is going back into the shadows.

Microsoft's gaming division – Xbox – is also confirmed to be part of the 9,000 planned mass layoffs announced by the company.

Xbox Not Safe From Microsoft Layoffs as More Projects Cancelled

By Barkeeper July 3, 2025

Growing but also downsizing.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced will be released as a free update for Xbox Series and PC, and as a paid release for PS5 in August 2025.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced Launches on PS5 This August

By Barkeeper June 26, 2025

The nightmares have a new place to call home.

Microsoft Gets Into VR With New Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition

Microsoft Gets Into VR With New Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition

By Jake Su June 25, 2025

Xbox in virtual reality, checked.

Next-Gen Xbox Will Be Cross-Device & Powered by AMD

Next-Gen Xbox Will Be Cross-Device & Powered by AMD

By Jake Su June 19, 2025

More of the same, we suppose.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II will land on PlayStation 5 this summer.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Confirmed for PlayStation 5 Release

By Barkeeper May 22, 2025

Crossing the waters to PlayStation.

Xbox Handheld Images Leak Suggest It Is an ASUS ROG Ally Variant

By Barkeeper May 9, 2025

The handheld market gets more heated.

Gears of War: Reloaded Remaster Revealed & Coming to PS5 This August

Gears of War: Reloaded Remaster Revealed & Coming to PS5 This August

By Barkeeper May 6, 2025

Taking a trip back to the past on different platforms.

Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox gaming ecosystem will become more expensive with the significant price increases for the Xbox Series consoles and upcoming first-party games.

Microsoft Raises Xbox Series X|S Prices & First-Party Game Prices Across All Regions

By Barkeeper May 2, 2025

An unpopular move that no one saw coming.

Mojang Confirms Minecraft Will Never Go Free-to-Play

Mojang Confirms Minecraft Will Never Go Free-to-Play

By Barkeeper March 24, 2025

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

EA & Microsoft Reportedly Eye Ubisoft Franchises For Acquisition

EA & Microsoft Reportedly Eye Ubisoft Franchises For Acquisition

By Barkeeper March 13, 2025

More rumours about Ubisoft swirl.

Xbox Reportedly Launching Gaming Handheld Device This Year

Xbox Reportedly Launching Gaming Handheld Device This Year

By Barkeeper March 11, 2025

More ways for players to play.