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Gaming journalist Jason Schreier stated that Contraband, the game developed by the Just Cause team in collaboration with Microsoft, has ended up being canceled.

Avalanche Studios’ Contraband Disappointingly Cancelled by Microsoft

By Barkeeper August 8, 2025

No one is safe.

Unlike Nintendo, EA Has No Interest in US$80 Games... for Now

Unlike Nintendo, EA Has No Interest in US$80 Games… for Now

By Jake Su July 30, 2025

A win for the consumers.

PlayStation's latest job listing indicates an ambition to strengthen its multi-platform release strategy.

PlayStation Targets New Hire to Strengthen Multi-Platform Release Strategy

By Barkeeper July 28, 2025

Expanding the horizons to reach more players.

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.

Helldivers 2 is confirmed to launch for Xbox Series in August 2025.

Celebrate Patriotism as Helldivers 2 Land on Xbox This August With Cross-play

By Barkeeper July 4, 2025

More players to sacrifice for the cause.

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.