Xbox
Xbox, owned by Microsoft, entered the gaming scene in the early 2000s with its first console, competing with Sony’s PlayStation. Decades later, it’s currently one of the most successful gaming companies in the world right now, producing subsequent consoles each generation with cutting-edge tech.
At eXputer, we stay ahead of the game, delivering news, reviews, and opinoons focused on Xbox. The currently running Xbox lineup includes Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X.
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Xbox Officially Announces Disc-To-Digital Program, Testing Begins August 31
Xbox has announced a disc-to-digital program letting players claim free digital copies of games they already own physically.
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Double Fine Has Acquired All Of Its IPs And Publishing Rights From Microsoft
Double Fine CEO Tim Schafer confirms the studio now owns all its IP and publishing rights back from Microsoft.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Doesn’t Feature A 60 FPS Mode On Consoles
The Blood of Dawnwalker won't offer a 60 FPS mode on PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X at launch, developers confirm.
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Compulsion Games Has Successfully Separated Itself From Xbox, Retains All Rights To IPs
Compulsion Games has completed a management buyout, regaining ownership of its IP and staff after Microsoft's July divestment.
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Next-Gen Consoles Would Face A 38% Drop In Sales If Priced At $1,000, Says Analyst
Ampere Analysis warns a $1,000 PS6 and Xbox Project Helix could see combined sales drop up to 38% over their first five years.
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“The New Halo Ring Has No Mystery, Damn Ugly,” Says Original Halo Art Director
Original Halo art director Marcus Lehto says Campaign Evolved's redesigned ring is "out of scale, no mystery, damn ugly."
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Rumor: Elder Scrolls VI Subtitle May Be “Sentinel” Following Xbox CEO’s Asterisk Tease
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma teased The Elder Scrolls VI with eight asterisks, and fans think they've decoded the subtitle as Sentinel.
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Xbox ‘Doesn’t Understand Art,’ Says id Software Dev After Layoffs
An id Software developer says Xbox doesn't understand art, arguing layoffs dismantle experienced teams and make game development impossible.
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Xbox Planning ‘Platinum Trophy’ Equivalent, Says CEO Asha Sharma
The Xbox Platinum Trophy equivalent is planned for later in 2026, as Microsoft also tests more features through the Xbox Insider program.
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Leak: Xbox Outlines Its Disc-to-Digital & Backwards Compatibility Roadmap In An Internal Email
A leaked internal email reveals Xbox disc-to-digital plans and a backward compatibility program that would emulate older Xbox titles.
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Xbox Will Continue To Support Physical Discs, Says Insider
Physical disc support is reportedly planned for Xbox's next console "Project Helix", according to Digital Foundry.
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Rumor: Xbox May Quit Steam To Promote Microsoft Store
Xbox may pull future PC releases from Steam to promote the Microsoft Store, according to a new rumor by Jez Corden.
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Halo Campaign Evolved Flopped On PS5
Halo Campaign Evolved tops the PlayStation Store but ranks 29th for PS5 active users, Circana warns the early data does not show full sales.
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Xbox Will Return To Player and Revenue Growth By 2027, Says CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma targets player and revenue growth in fiscal 2027, backed by four priorities and a push toward 1 billion daily users.
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Double Fine Has Laid Off 23 Employees After Going Independent
Double Fine laid off 23 employees after leaving Xbox, cutting about 25% of its workforce as the developer becomes independent.
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Halo 2 Remake Teased In Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending
Halo: Campaign Evolved's secret ending hints at a Halo 2 remake, but Microsoft have yet to officially confirm the sequel project.
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed for Xbox 24 Hours Before Launch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is delayed on Xbox Series X|S until September 3, 2026, while other platform versions remain on schedue.
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Xbox Backward Compatibility Lands on PC, Starting with Four Classics
Microsoft is bringing a slice of the original Xbox library to PC, and it is starting with four genuinely nostalgic picks. The first wave includes Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live &…
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Xbox Admits Its Exclusivity Strategy is “Not Obvious,” Promises Clearer Messaging
Xbox admits its exclusivity strategy is hard to follow and promises clearer messaging, but offers no firm platform policy.
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Ex-Forza Horizon Director Calls Xbox Game Pass a Failure
Former Forza Horizon director Mike Brown says Xbox Game Pass failed to gain enough subscribers, linking the shortfall to layoffs.
