Microsoft confirms Project Helix, its next-gen Xbox console that plays both Xbox and PC games. Here's everything we know so far.

Phil Spencer is retiring from Xbox after 38 years at Microsoft. Here is everything you need to know about the major leadership changes at Microsoft Gaming.

Microsoft has withdrawn its copyright claim against indie developer Unomelon's voxel game Allumeria, restoring the Steam page after an automated DMCA strike sparked controversy.

Microsoft FY26 Q2 revenue rose 17% to $81.3B, but Xbox gaming revenue fell sharply across hardware and services.

Xbox won’t release a 2025 Wrapped, redirecting focus to milestone anniversaries and major events in 2026.

Project Misriah, a Halo 3 mod for CS2, is shut down by Microsoft over copyright issues.

Xbox Developer Direct returns January 2026 with Playground Games and major franchise updates.

Former FTC chair Lina Khan criticizes Microsoft’s Game Pass price hikes and layoffs, saying FTC’s warnings for Activision Blizzard merger was right

Microsoft Redmond protests lead to 18 arrests as employees and activists oppose company’s Israel contracts, sparking fresh scrutiny over Azure use

Arkane Studios developers call on Microsoft to end ties with Israel over alleged military collaboration in Gaza.

Microsoft reports $5.5B in gaming revenue for Q4 2025, with Xbox Game Pass and first-party hits driving growth, while console sales drop 22% and layoffs raise concerns.

King lays off 200 employees as internal memo confirms AI tools will replace many roles — insights from internal sources reveal deep unrest and morale crisis.

Xbox cuts 9,000 more jobs, cancelling Perfect Dark and Everwild, and closing studios like The Initiative. Fallout spreads across Call of Duty, Rare, and ZeniMax, raising concerns about the future of Xbox.

Microsoft has reportedly shelved its plans for an "internally developed" Xbox handheld console—at least for now. The tech giant was...

Over 300 quality assurance workers at ZeniMax Media have reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft after nearly two years of...

Microsoft is cutting 3% of its employees worldwide, impacting staff across all levels, teams, and locations. With approximately 228,000...

A US federal appeals court has rejected the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) attempt to challenge Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of...

Microsoft is reportedly developing three new Xbox controller prototypes for future release. Jez Corden from Windows Central revealed this...

Microsoft and Epic Games have recently left the Korea Association of Game Industry through their Korean branches. Both companies have...

The end is near for Skype. Microsoft has officially announced that the service will be discontinued in May 2025 . A message from the...