Microsoft’s new Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma has reportedly acknowledged that the Xbox Game Pass subscription has become too expensive, according to a leaked internal memo.

Epic Games’ Fortnite servers will go offline tonight for scheduled maintenance as the massive v40.00 update rolls out, bringing Chapter 7 Season 2 and a complete map refresh.

Microsoft is tackling long delays caused by shader compilation during the launch of PC games. At Game Developers Conference 2026, the company showcased updates to its Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) technology, designed to make game startups faster and smoother for PC players.

Microsoft has announced a major leadership reshuffle in its gaming business, with long-time executive Phil Spencer set to retire after nearly four decades at the company. The move comes at a critical moment for the Xbox maker, which is facing slowing revenue growth, rising costs and intensifying competition in the global gaming market.

Playground Games has revealed its most detailed look yet at the upcoming Fable reboot, confirming an Autumn 2026 release window and launch on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5. It marks the first official release timeframe since the project was announced in 2020 — and the first time a Fable game will appear on a Sony console.

It is an unusual moment for video game fans, with a strong lineup of high-quality titles available, yet increasingly expensive hardware required to play them—particularly in the console market.

Microsoft is re-entering the handheld gaming market to compete with Nintendo’s Switch.

Project Kennan launches alongside a new fullscreen Xbox interface designed to streamline the user experience by concealing Windows' complexities.

Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have officially announced Mortal Shell II, set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC via Steam.