Gears of War: E-Day reportedly cost more than half a billion dollars, intensifying scrutiny of its modest launch sales.
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Netflix’s $500 Million Xbox Deal Collapses After Microsoft Demands $800 Million
Netflix reportedly attempted to secure exclusive film and television adaptation rights to Microsoft's massive library of Xbox gaming franchises in a deal worth $500 million. However, Xbox leadership apparently believed its intellectual properties were worth...
Xbox Could Be Doubling Down on Physical Games
Xbox could be preparing to strengthen its support for physical games as PlayStation moves toward a future without new disc releases.
Xbox Research Team Asks Users if All Xbox Titles Should be Exclusives
Less than a year after GameStop declared the console wars over, Xbox may be poised to reignite them.
GTA VI Streaming Confusion Leaves PC Players Waiting and Xbox Facing Questions
Grand Theft Auto VI briefly appeared to offer PC players a way around its console-only launch. Xbox has since shut down that possibility, although the company’s broader plans remain unclear.
Halo Studios Reportedly Down to 30 Employees After Mass Layoffs
Halo Studios has reportedly been reduced to approximately 30 employees following Microsoft’s latest layoffs, leaving a small team supporting existing games while Activision develops the franchise’s next installment.
Asha Sharma Unveils New Xbox XP Program Headed by Lucasfilm Alum
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is giving Microsoft’s gaming franchises a more coordinated push into Hollywood, merchandise, and themed attractions, with a former Lucasfilm executive leading the effort.
Gears of War E-Day Causes Controversy With PRIDE Profile Customization Options
Gears of War: E-Day is already generating controversy during its early access period, but this time the argument has little to do with chainsaw bayonets or the Locust Horde.
Former Halo Creative Director Urges Activision to Hire former Halo Studios Staff
Former Halo franchise development director Frank O’Connor is urging Activision to hire former Halo Studios staff as it builds the team responsible for Master Chief’s future.
Activision President Says They Won’t Put Current Call of Duty Studios on Halo
Activision President Rob Kostich has assured Halo fans that the company will build a new team for the franchise rather than handing it to an existing Call of Duty studio.
Halo Studios Story Lead Laid Off After 12 Years
Longtime Halo writer Jeff Easterling has been laid off after more than 12 years with the franchise.
Activision Will Take Over Halo in Major Xbox Shake Up
Activision will take control of the Halo franchise as part of a massive reorganization across Microsoft’s struggling Xbox division.
Xbox Game Pass Rumored to See Huge Changes Next Year
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently acknowledged that Game Pass has fallen short of Microsoft’s expectations. Now, a new rumor suggests the service could look very different in 2027. The biggest possible change would be the end of day-one access to new Xbox games.