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Workers from Bethesda, ZeniMax, id Software and other Xbox studios have taken their fight over Microsoft's 3,200 planned job cuts from the workplace to public rallies and formal legal proceedings.
News
Microsoft’s Xbox chief Asha Sharma acknowledges Game Pass pricing concerns in a leaked memo, signaling potential changes to the subscription model in 2026.
Article
A refreshed 2026 look at the Xbox Achievements update, covering the new notification design, profile controls, cloud-facing changes, and the bigger roadmap questions players still have.
Article
April 2026 brings a powerhouse lineup to Xbox Game Pass, featuring day-one releases like Hades II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare alongside nostalgic picks and diverse genres.
Roundup
A refreshed 2026 roundup of practical Xbox Ally starter tips, from first-day updates and offline setup to performance tuning, battery care, and smarter handheld habits.
Comparison
If you’ve ever wished you could explore your Xbox library without being glued to your TV, you’re not alone. As gaming becomes more portable than ever, the deb
Explainer
Game Pass got more expensive and more complicated. This explainer shows what to check in your plan, how to measure value, and when canceling is smart.
Explainer
Two Windows handhelds with Xbox flavor, two different buyers. Here’s how to choose between the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher-end Ally X without guessing.
Payment Guide
So you got yourself an Xbox gift card and you're probably wondering what’s left on it before diving into your next game or picking up some cool add-ons. Checking the balance…
