Gaming Industry and Business
Xbox Game Pass Reveals Its Next Wave Of August 2026 Games
Xbox Game Pass has revealed its upcoming lineup of games for the next wave of August 2026.
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Xbox Rumored to Reveal Surprise Sequel From External Studio at Gamescom 2026
Industry insiders claim Xbox is preparing to announce a surprise sequel to an existing franchise at Gamescom 2026, developed by a non-Microsoft studio.
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Xbox Could Have A “Neat” New Game Announcement at Gamescom, Claims Insider
According to insider NateTheHate, Xbox might have a neat new game announcement planned for Gamescom, though it is not any of the rumored major titles.
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Xbox Has 'Explored' Using Activision For Future Halo Games, Suggests Rumour
A recent rumor suggests that Microsoft has explored having Activision help develop future Halo games, with Sledgehammer Games having pitched a multiplayer concept.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Leaked Xbox Elite 3 Prototype Photos Show Built-In Screen and Cloud Gaming Mode
Freshly leaked photos of what appears to be an unannounced Xbox Elite 3 controller prototype reveal a small built-in display alongside references to Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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General Gaming
Call of Duty Studio Sledgehammer Reportedly Worked on Canned Halo Multiplayer Prototype
A new report indicates that Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games worked on a prototype for a Halo multiplayer game before Xbox ultimately decided not to move forward with the project.
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Disney IP Dominates Xbox Backwards Compatibility Request Data
A report from the Xbox Game Preservation website reveals that Disney-owned properties hold the highest number of backwards compatibility votes, led by titles like The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Amazon Luna Hires Former Xbox Brand Director Tim Coombs as Head of Brand Marketing
Amazon Luna has appointed former Xbox brand director Tim Coombs as its new Head of Brand Marketing, filling a role that Amazon began advertising earlier in the summer.
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Xbox Trading Cards Shown Off In Official Video, And Fans Want To Buy Them
An official video shared across Xbox social media accounts has showcased a pack of Xbox Trading Cards, prompting heavy fan interest and questions about how to purchase them.
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Xbox Store Launches Mid-August 2026 Sales Across Multiple Categories
Microsoft has introduced several new promotions to the Xbox Store for mid-August 2026, featuring discounts on bundles, ID@Xbox titles, and a specific Action-RPG sale for Game Pass members.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Expands Library With Dozens of New Titles Including Star Wars and LEGO
Xbox Cloud Gaming has added support for a large wave of new titles, featuring classic Star Wars games, LEGO adventures, and several other newly supported releases.
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General Gaming
DragonSword: Awakening Console Ports Begin With PS5, Xbox Lower Priority
Developer Hound13 has detailed upcoming platform plans for DragonSword: Awakening, starting console ports with the PlayStation 5 while keeping Xbox as a lower priority and leaving a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version TBD.
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