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Every Xbox and PC game shown during Summer Game Fest 2026 — announcements, reveals, trailers, gameplay, and more

Summer Game Fest 2026 is officially here, and it brings Xbox and PC players new game announcements, trailers, and more. We've rounded them all up here!

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"I came to help that problem": Xbox's Project Helix will only be expensive "if we do not innovate," says CEO, hinting it may have a lower price than you think

Memory shortages threaten to make the next Xbox, Project Helix, more expensive — but CEO Asha Sharma hopes to avoid that with hardware innovation.

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"That's what the next 100 days will be about": Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says memory shortages from AI are "uncomfortable," and the next big "challenge and opportunity"

In a new interview, Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has stated that the ongoing memory shortages present Xbox's "biggest challenge and opportunity."

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Microsoft lists 15 new reasons to switch to the New Outlook but many users say it still isn’t ready

Microsoft added 15 new features to its new Outlook, bringing it closer to feature parity with the classic Outlook client, including improved meeting tracking, schedule send, and keyboard shortcuts.

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Crimson Desert's first summer patch is rolling out: Improving "Re-Blockade", mounts, mini-games, and more

Pearl Abyss has added gameplay improvements to the Re-Blockade mechanic, Baby Wyverns and Kuku Bird Chick mounts, and a pinball mini-game among many new features to its hit open-world adventure game, Crimson Desert.

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Halo Infinite is slipping down Xbox's most-played chart — but the Master Chief Collection refuses to be fragged

Halo Infinite has fallen to 49th place on Xbox's most-played games chart in the U.S., while Halo: The Master Chief Collection sits at 30th. Similar trends can be seen on Steam, where MCC continues to attract a significantly larger player base, raising questions about what Halo fans value most from…

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Build 2026 only makes sense if you remember Build 2025: a look back at the groundwork of the "age of AI agents"

Build 2026 delivered new tools, models, and platform updates for the age of AI agents, but the story did not start this week. The foundation was set at Build 2025, where Microsoft introduced the standards, context systems, and early agent tooling that shaped its roadmap.

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Microsoft Edge goes passwordless with Windows Hello — marking a major shift toward biometric and device-based security

Microsoft's Edge browser retired passwords and is moving to Windows Hello and passkeys.

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Valve confirms its Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR are still "shipping this summer" — without a whiff of any prices

Valve has confirmed that both Steam Machine and Steam Frame remain scheduled to launch this summer through an update to its Verified program. While the announcement provides reassurance that the hardware is still on track, the company continues to withhold pricing details amid growing concerns over rising hardware and memory…

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As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, I'm remembering some of the most memorable announcements for its consoles and games

With the Xbox Game Showcase drawing near, it's time to look back at some of the most memorable announcements and reveals for Xbox games and consoles in celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary.

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Linux is losing ground on Steam as Windows 11 continues its rise among PC gamers — is Microsoft repairing its reputation?

Steam's May 2026 Hardware Survey shows Windows 11 increasing its market share among gamers while Linux continues to decline after reaching a recent peak. The latest figures highlight Windows' continued dominance on Steam and raise questions about whether Linux can maintain its recent momentum.

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Xbox's CEO just defined her mission: "My mandate is not 30% accountability margins, it’s to be the number one."

It seems the historically high profit margins no longer apply to the new CEO.

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Xbox CEO doubles down on exclusives, saying they remain central to defining the Xbox platform

Xbox chief Asha Sharma says exclusives still matter, reaffirming they’re part of the Xbox platform’s identity as the company refines its long‑term strategy.

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"2,000 to 3,000 new hits every single day": Dangerous malware "WeedHack" hides in Minecraft mods, gives attackers webcam access, Steam and Discord passwords, and more

McAfee researchers have discovered "WeedHack," a new malware that hides in Minecraft mods that's capable of stealing account info and accessing webcams.

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“Too early to say” as Amazon walks back comments that implied IOI might not return for the 007 sequel

Amazon's comments about future James Bond games have raised concerns that IO Interactive may not be involved in a sequel to 007 First Light. Here's what was actually said, and why the situation may not be as worrying as it first appears.

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Microsoft and Xbox just launched 41 new indie game demos you can play right now — check out everything new and upcoming from ID@Xbox

Thanks to Microsoft's new ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest, there are now tons of Xbox indie game demos available on console and PC until the end of June.

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Xbox is once again making it easier for developers — this time it's targeting Godot, a favorite among indie creators

Xbox has introduced the Xbox Godot Sample, a new initiative designed to help Godot developers bring their games to Xbox on PC. The sample includes support for Xbox services, Microsoft GDK, PlayFab features, game saves, multiplayer tools, and GameInput integration.

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SEGA may have accidentally revealed Persona 6, as it took down "leaked" official artwork and a logo related to it, leading to massive speculation

People have discovered that SEGA has issued DMCA takedowns of artwork on X that seemingly confirm the existence of Persona 6, the successor to Persona 5 that fans have been waiting for a decade. With the recent announcement of Persona 4 Revival and this year being Persona's 30th anniversary, there…

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Helldivers 2 announces huge updates with "the next evolution of Major Orders," massive progression changes, and new rewards — oh, and fixes I've been praying for, too

Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead has announced some massive updates coming for the game that take aim at some of the community's biggest problems with it.

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Bethesda's instantly forgettable Elder Scrolls game is shutting down this month: Here's what its few players need to know

Bethesda is shutting down The Elder Scrolls: Blades, ending support for the free-to-play mobile Elder Scrolls spin-off. While the game never achieved widespread success, its closure highlights ongoing concerns around game preservation and access to purchased content.

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Former Forza Horizon director finally unveils "Clutch": A story-driven racing game looking to be serious competition for Xbox's flagship

Former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown has officially unveiled Clutch, the debut racing game from Maverick Games. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the title features a story-driven racing series, extensive vehicle customization, and talent from both the Forza Horizon and Need for Speed franchises.

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This officially licensed Airbus cockpit is a Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilot's dream

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 fans have a range of awesome hardware to make their experience more realistic, and now, there's a new rig coming that mimics a real-life Airbus jet.

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Lost 50th Anniversary Surface repaired and returned to owner — what went wrong and how Microsoft fixed it

A rare 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop went missing during repair, exposing a gap in Microsoft’s service workflow. After the story gained traction, Microsoft tracked down the original unit, fixed it, and updated its process.

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Battlefield Hardline servers are about to shut down, killing the game for everyone — and it's not the only Xbox title that's dying

Several Xbox games are losing online functionality or support throughout June and July 2026, including Battlefield Hardline, Rec Room, Call of Duty: Warzone on Xbox One, and The Elder Scrolls: Blades. The growing list of shutdowns has once again sparked discussion around game preservation and the Stop Killing Games campaign.

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Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly sold 6.4 million copies — and the PS5 version hasn't even been released yet

According to estimates from Alinea Analytics, Forza Horizon 6 has sold 6.4 million copies across Xbox and Steam, with more than 6 million additional players accessing the game through Xbox Game Pass ahead of its PS5 launch.

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