Xbox Archives

Next Xbox set to cost in region of £1000, releasing in 2028

by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2026 | Gaming, News

Microsoft's next Xbox console is rumoured for 2028 now, and the it's set to be the most expensive Xbox to date by some distance....

AI is killing creative jobs, just not in the way tech firms advertised

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 09, 2026 | Feature, Gaming, News

Thousands of creative jobs are going at some of the world’s most respected games studios - because Microsoft can’t stop burning money on AI....

Marvel's Blade | Microsoft said to be cancelling videogame, shutting down developer

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 01, 2026 | Gaming, News

Microsoft is said to be thinking about cancelling the videogame Marvel's Blade and shutting down Arkane, the studio behind it....

Xbox has a pricing problem - and 50% price hikes aren't helping

by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2025 | Gaming

Microsoft has hit Xbox Games Pass users with price rises of up to 50% a month - and the response has not been enthusiastic....

Xbox prices to go up in US, UK prices to be confirmed

by Simon Brew | May 02, 2025 | Gaming, News

The price of video games continues to go up, as Microsoft increases the cost of Xbox Series S and Series X hardware and software....

Documents reveal that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox in 2028 will be a 'hybrid'

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News

The Microsoft leak shows the company has plans for a 'next generation hybrid game platform' that will leverage cloud computing.

Huge Microsoft leak reveals redesigned Xbox Series X with no disc drive

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News

Leaked documents show two new Microsoft consoles and a brand new Xbox controller, as well as hints of a handheld.

Cloud gaming | Is the sky really the limit?

by Alan Wen | Sep 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Despite some false starts, cloud gaming is becoming a reality - and accessible entry to high-end gaming. So is the technology at its silver lining? Alan Wen investigates.

Eight strikes and you're out: does Xbox's new enforcement system go far enough?

by Vikki Blake | Aug 29, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Xbox wants to educate players about respect - but is its new 'eight strikes and you're out' enforcement system go far enough? Vikki Blake takes a closer look.

Antstream Arcade to bring over 1300 retro games to Xbox

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

You'll soon be able to play such vintage hits as Ninja Gaiden, Alien Breed and Technician Ted on your Xbox as Antstream Arcade comes to the platform this month.

Perfect Dark reboot still in "earliest stages" over three years on

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News

A new report reveals that the Perfect Dark reboot has hit 'roadblock after roadblock' and is still in pre-production.

Barbie DreamHouse Xbox Series S and Barbie controller faceplates

Barbie's DreamHouse Xbox console revealed

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News

Along with Barbie-themed Xbox controller faceplates, and the news that Barbie's car is coming to Forza Horizon 5.

Microsoft will no longer develop games for Xbox One

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 19, 2023 | Gaming, News

The head of Microsoft Studios also says Xbox development teams will collaborate more, and it plans to continue support for the Xbox Series S.

PlayStation Showcase May 2023: a missed opportunity for Sony

by Dan Cooper | May 25, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming

PlayStation’s first Showcase event since 2021 lacked momentum and wasn’t the knockout blow that some were expecting - and it might just let Xbox bac...

Did Phil Spencer hint that cloud gaming is the future of Xbox?

by Lewis Packwood | May 05, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

In a wide-ranging interview, the CEO of Xbox Game Studios seemed to admit Xbox can't compete in the console race against Sony and Nintendo.

In praise of short games you can complete in one or two sittings

by Vikki Blake | May 05, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

As Xbox quietly adds a new 'average gameplay time' feature, Vikki Blake praises short games that can be enjoyed and finished in one or two sittings...