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Microsoft Launches Xbox Playback to Celebrate 25 Years with Personalised Gaming Stats

Microsoft has launched Xbox Playback, a personalised feature showcasing 25 years of your Xbox gaming history across 15 countries.

13 November·

Xbox ·

MachineGames Confirms Development of Wolfenstein 3 Ahead of Xbox 25th Anniversary

MachineGames has confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production, with key voice actors returning for the sequel.

13 November·

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Handheld ·

25 Original Xbox Games Now Available on PC via Backward Compatibility

Microsoft adds 21 original Xbox games to PC backward compatibility, bringing the total to 25 and introducing achievements for select…

13 November·

PC ·

Halo: Campaign Evolved Adds Free Firefight Mode This Winter

Halo: Campaign Evolved will add a free four-player Firefight mode this winter, first playable at XBOX FanFest and Halo Fest…

12 November·

Handheld ·

Auto SR Upscaling Arrives on ROG Xbox Ally X with 120 FPS Performance Mode Incoming

Microsoft's Auto SR upscaling is now available on ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds with 1080p handheld support and a 120…

12 November·

Hardware ·

Microsoft Flight Simulator Adds Halo’s Pelican with Limited Free Trial Ahead of Paid Release

Halo's Pelican is playable free in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 from Nov 10-17, then becomes a $9.99 purchase on all…

12 November·

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PlayStation ·

Marathon Symbiosis Update Adds New PvE and PvP Content from December 8

Marathon Symbiosis update releases December 8 featuring new PvE and PvP modes, weapons, and an expanded Perimeter zone on PS5…

11 November·

PlayStation ·

PlayStation 5 Sales Pass 100 Million Units as Growth Slows in 2026

Sony reveals PS5 shipments have topped 100 million units, nearing PS4 lifetime sales despite recent sales declines in 2026.

11 November·

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PC ·

PlayStation Plus Adds Death Stranding 2 and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in November Lineup

Death Stranding 2 and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza lead November additions to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium, launching from…

11 November·

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PC ·

The Outer Worlds 2 DLC Side Effects Guaranteed Launches December 2

The Outer Worlds 2's first DLC, Side Effects Guaranteed, launches on December 2 with new story content, weapons, and a…

11 November·

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PC ·

Grand Theft Auto VI Launches on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox One and Series Consoles

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox One and Series X|S on November 19, with native…

11 November·

Nintendo ·

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC in January 2027

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches January 28, 2027, on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC with Nintendo Switch 2 timing…

10 November·

Nintendo ·

Nintendo Updates Switch and Switch 2 to Firmware 23.5.0 Ahead of eShop Digital Gifting Launch

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles receive firmware 23.5.0 enabling digital gifting via eShop for family members from 17 November…

10 November·

Handheld ·

Sony Reveals Japan-Exclusive PS Portal with Internal Storage Launching December 2026

Sony announces Japan-exclusive PS Portal with internal storage, launching 10 December 2026 at ¥39,980, limited to Japanese PSN accounts and…

10 November·

Handheld ·

Microsoft Offers 25 Free Xbox Games with New Windows 11 PC Purchase

Buy a new Windows 11 PC and get 25 free Xbox games worth over $500 in Microsoft's anniversary promotion for…

9 November·

Nintendo ·

Master Quest Mode Found in Ocarina of Time Remake Files, Suggesting Upcoming DLC

Datamines reveal Master Quest mode in Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, suggesting its release as DLC with mirrored…

9 November·

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PC ·

Xbox Updates PC App, Web and Cloud Gaming for Faster Access

Xbox introduces a faster PC app and updates to web and cloud gaming, improving load times and navigation across platforms.

9 November·

PC ·

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Removes VRR Requirement for 120Hz on Xbox and PlayStation

Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 update allows 120Hz performance mode on consoles without needing VRR monitors, addressing previous hardware restrictions.

8 November·

PC ·

Modder Ports Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer to Legendary Edition Following BioWare Shutdown

A mod team has ported Mass Effect 3's multiplayer into the Legendary Edition, releasing on N7 Day for existing owners…

8 November·

Hardware ·

Sony Indefinitely Delays Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers Ahead of Launch

Sony postpones Pulse Elevate speakers indefinitely due to production problems, with no updated release date or order details available yet.

7 November·