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Article header image for Ex-Blizzard Boss Says WoW Needs a 'Reset' to Survive
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Ex-Blizzard Boss Says WoW Needs a 'Reset' to Survive

Mike Ybarra, former Blizzard boss and Xbox corporate VP, says World of Warcraft will 'continue to decline' without a firm reset. His comments land as Blizzard scrambles to fix one of the worst patches in recent memory.

Nathan Lees5 min read
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Game Pass's $7 Price Cut Was Just the First Step

Microsoft slashed Game Pass prices and pulled Call of Duty from day-one launches. Reports now suggest a 'pick your own plan' model is in the works, and it could reshape the entire subscription.

Nathan Lees4 min read
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Third-Party Xbox? VP Shuts Down Helix Speculation

Xbox's next-gen VP had to publicly confirm that Project Helix is a first-party console after leaker claims about third-party chip licensing spiraled into speculation that Microsoft was getting out of the hardware business entirely.

Nathan Lees2 min read
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Even Microsoft Doesn't Know How to Fix Game Pass

Asha Sharma reportedly called Game Pass 'too expensive' and is floating ideas like a first-party-only tier and removing Call of Duty from day one. None of it is a plan. That's the problem.

Nathan Lees4 min read
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Xbox CEO Admits Game Pass Is Too Expensive

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma acknowledged in a leaked internal memo that Game Pass "has become too expensive for players," promising to evolve the service into something more flexible.

Nathan Lees4 min read
Article header image for Game Pass Doubled to $30 in a Year. Xbox Says Oops
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Game Pass Doubled to $30 in a Year. Xbox Says Oops

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told staff in a leaked memo that Game Pass "has become too expensive for players" and that changes are coming. The admission follows a year of aggressive price hikes that doubled the cost of the top tier.

Nathan Lees4 min read
Article header image for 7 Years Later, Metro Is Back With a New Xbox Reveal
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7 Years Later, Metro Is Back With a New Xbox Reveal

Microsoft has confirmed Metro 2039 will get its first official reveal at a dedicated Xbox First Look showcase this Thursday, marking the franchise's return after seven years away.

Nathan Lees2 min read
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Is GTA 6 About to Kill Fable's 2026 Launch?

Fable may be fleeing GTA 6's shadow. Jeff Grubb says it's been pushed internally, and the maths on the calendar doesn't look great for Microsoft.

Nathan Lees2 min read
Game Pass Drops 5 Games April 15, Adds Forza 6
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Game Pass Drops 5 Games April 15, Adds Forza 6

Five games are leaving Xbox Game Pass in three days, and if you haven't touched them yet, the clock is ticking. The good news is what's coming in May.

Nathan Lees3 min read
State of Decay 3 Was a Word Doc When It Was Revealed
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State of Decay 3 Was a Word Doc When It Was Revealed

The 2020 State of Decay 3 reveal trailer was pre-rendered concept work made by an external studio, with only four or five people at Undead Labs and no actual game in development. Studio head Philip Holt has now confirmed it on camera, and yes, that means no zombie deer.

Nathan Lees3 min read
Microsoft CEO Fires Back at Xbox Shutdown Rumors
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Microsoft CEO Fires Back at Xbox Shutdown Rumors

Satya Nadella joined new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma for an internal Q&A and told staff Microsoft will 'always' invest in gaming. The timing is deliberate.

Nathan Lees4 min read