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World of Warcraft Would Never Work on PS5 or Xbox

The official gamepad support in WoW: Forever is about as good as it could be, but it's still a square peg in a round hole

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Sep 23, 2026 · byPolygon

Leaked Xbox Memo Reveals Obsidian’s Fate Under Bethesda

The head of Bethesda said in a leaked company memo that Obsidian will retain its independence following a recent reorganization at Xbox.

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Sep 23, 2026 · byPolygon

Xbox’s New ‘Mythic’ Achievement Features An Unlock Noise That Goes On For 15 Seconds

Mythic achievements will serve as Xbox's take on PlayStation's platinum trophies

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Sep 23, 2026 · byKotaku

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Plus, don’t miss discounts on gaming PCs, physical Switch games, and more.

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Sep 23, 2026 · byIGN

Xbox’s Restructuring Is A ‘Reverse Acquisition In Slow Motion,’ Analysts Say

Experts call Halo under Activision a 'demotion' and worry that 'Project Helix absolutely must hit'

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Sep 23, 2026 · byKotaku

Xbox’s Long-Awaited Platinum Trophy Equivalent Leaks Online

Xbox's new Mythic Achievement system has leaked online.

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Sep 23, 2026 · byPolygon

Obsidian's "creative identity and strengths" will remain intact, promises Bethesda, as it takes control of Fallout: New Vegas studio

Xbox's massive and still ongoing reorganisation has pushed Obsidian Entertainment under Bethesda's umbrella. Despite the quite drastic corporate shakeup, Bethesda's president is promising folks the iconic RPG developer will hold onto its "creative identity." Read more

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Sep 23, 2026 · byEurogamer

Bethesda Boss Issues Memo to Staff After Xbox Moves Obsidian Into the Fallout Company

The boss of Bethesda has issued a memo to staff reassuring them that Obsidian Entertainment remains “distinct” despite being absorbed into the company as part of this week’s seismic Xbox studios reorganisation.

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Sep 23, 2026 · byIGN

Xbox’s Mythic achievements sound like PlayStation’s Platinum trophy

Xbox appears to be ready to launch its own version of PlayStation's platinum trophies. A new update to the Xbox PC app has revealed Mythic achievements, which according to data in the app will appear once a player completes all the achievements in a game. Mythic achievements appear on screen with a unique unlock sound, […]

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Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Verge

Age of Empires studio World's Edge reportedly lost "nearly half" of its staff during yesterday's Xbox cuts and move to Activision

Yesterday's Xbox cuts saw organisational restructuring that moved Age of Empires studio World's Edge under Activision's control. The initial announcement did not specify whether the Age of Empire studio would lose any staff as part of this transition, but new information has emerged suggesting many members of the team have been let go. Read more

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Sep 23, 2026 · byEurogamer

Xbox lays off Gears of War: E-Day's story director barely two weeks before the game's launch

The story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been laid off as part of yesterday's Xbox cuts , barely two weeks before the game he's worked on for more than four years is released. Read more

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Sep 23, 2026 · byEurogamer

State of Decay studio Undead Labs goes independent after Xbox restructuring, but lays off "a significant number" of the team in doing so

State of Decay studio Undead Labs has shared good and bad news following Xbox's second round of job cuts this year . Read more

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Sep 23, 2026 · byEurogamer

State of Decay Developer Undead Labs Confirms 'Significant' Layoffs Following Independence from Xbox

State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs has confirmed that it has had to undergo "significant" layoffs following its independence from Xbox.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byIGN

Microsoft Wants To Show You Ads In Between Boss Fights

Microsoft already shows you ads whenever you log into the Xbox Series X, but it seems like it's exploring an ad-supported way to essentially rent out games on Xbox consoles.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byIGN

Xbox cuts 268 jobs and hands Halo development to Activision in major studio shakeup

The restructuring may streamline operations but risks diluting Xbox's brand identity and altering the creative direction of iconic franchises. The post Xbox cuts 268 jobs and hands Halo development to Activision in major studio shakeup appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Sep 22, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Halo Studios Cinematic Director Promoted and Laid Off Within the Same Week as Xbox's Brutal Restructuring Continues

Halo Studios cinematic director Josh Daniels has confirmed that he was promoted and laid off within the same week amid news that Activision has now taken over the next Halo game.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byIGN

It's Officially the End of an Era For Halo

Activision Blizzard will develop the next Halo game, Xbox announced in September, bringing a symbolic end to a decades-long rivalry between two FPS.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byPolygon

How to set up 5.1 surround sound system for your Xbox

Your Xbox is surround-sound capable, and it's easy to enjoy 5.1 or even 7.1 immersive sound for your favorite titles.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byEngadget

Halo Developer Gets Promoted And Laid Off In The Same Week

Xbox laid off many devs at Halo Studios as the Halo franchise moves under Activision

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Sep 22, 2026 · byKotaku

Xbox is Turning its Back on Xbox Game Studios

After moving Halo to Activision, Microsoft only has three studios left under Xbox's own publisher

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Sep 22, 2026 · byPolygon

Sea of Thieves Fans Fear for Rare's Future as Studio Gets Put Under Activision Following Xbox Reset

Sea of Thieves fans are concerned for Rare's future, as the studio has been consolidated under Activision as part of Xbox's latest reset.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byIGN

Undead Labs Goes Independent After Xbox Separation, Confirms State of Decay 3 Is Still In Development

Undead Labs has confirmed that State of Decay 3 is still in development after the studio separated from Xbox, becoming an independent, employee-owned developer.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byIGN

Every Xbox Studio’s Current Status After Multiple Rounds of Layoffs

Xbox has once again trimmed jobs as it further consolidates its business. Here's the status of each of its studios as of now.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byPolygon

Halo moves to Activision amidst Xbox restructuring and layoffs

Permission to leave the station, sir.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byDot Esports