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Xbox CEO introduces new boot-up sound after executive overhaul, but it sounds pretty close to the current one

Microsoft's making further changes

Xbox CEO just scrapped Copilot AI for consoles — and I couldn't be happier

Xbox CEO just scrapped Copilot AI for consoles — and I couldn't be happier

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma just announced that development for Microsoft Copilot AI on consoles has been abandoned.

Using 'trillions of anonymised productivity signals', Microsoft thinks nearly half of people like AI in their work

Using 'trillions of anonymised productivity signals', Microsoft thinks nearly half of people like AI in their work

There's dozens of us who don't!

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We spent a week with Xbox Mode — here is what actually works, what breaks, and what the community is saying about it

Xbox Mode has officially started rolling out on Windows 11, but early feedback from users has been mixed. From rollout confusion and missing features to glitchy UI behavior and disappointing performance gains, fans are already questioning whether the new gaming-focused mode is ready for prime time.

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Microsoft has finally realized what most of us knew all along: nobody actually wanted Copilot on Xbox

Xbox is no longer developing Copilot for consoles.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Announces Removal of Copilot From Console, Mobile App

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that the company will remove Copilot from its mobile app and stop the development of the AI chatbot for its console.

Xbox creator becomes first console designer to bake bread using wild yeast illicitly collected from Microsoft campus

At least one Xbox culture is thriving.

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PC gamers buy way more games that cost less than $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, analysts say, and it's "reshaping the PC market"

PC gamers buy way more games that cost less than $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, analysts say, and it's "reshaping the PC market"

Schedule 1, Peak, and REPO lead a big year for small games

Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Microsoft Copilot on mobile and ending it on console

Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Microsoft Copilot on mobile and ending it on console

Xbox originally announced Copilot for console in March

Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform

Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms the end of Copilot on console and mobile, marking a shift away from AI features as the company focuses on speed, community, and core priorities.

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Microsoft ends Copilot AI on Xbox to help 'get the business back on track,' as new CEO simultaneously welcomes AI executives into the fold

Microsoft ends Copilot AI on Xbox to help 'get the business back on track,' as new CEO simultaneously welcomes AI executives into the fold

Asha Sharma has appointed a number of her former fellows from Microsoft's CoreAI division to leadership positions at Xbox.

"We hate that not everyone who wanted one was able to get it": Valve laments that the Steam Controller went out of stock instantly, says it's working on a restock

"We hate that not everyone who wanted one was able to get it": Valve laments that the Steam Controller went out of stock instantly, says it's working on a restock

The Steam Controller sold out instantly when it launched this week, but Valve has issued a new statement confirming it's working hard to get a restock.

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New Xbox CEO replaces 24-year Microsoft employees with former CoreAI, Meta, Instacart execs to "evolve how we work"

New Xbox CEO replaces 24-year Microsoft employees with former CoreAI, Meta, Instacart execs to "evolve how we work"

Xbox continues to change

Forza Horizon 6 is driving into Xbox Game Pass this month, along with heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages and Subnautica 2, and more

Forza Horizon 6 is driving into Xbox Game Pass this month, along with heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages and Subnautica 2, and more

Microsoft reveals Xbox Game Pass's first batch of new games coming in the first half of May 2026, and it's stacked with highly anticipated titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, and critically-acclaimed hits like Doom: The Dark Ages.

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“We need to evolve”: Xbox CEO overhauls leadership as Xbox's hardware future looks increasingly bleak

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is overhauling the brand’s leadership team following a difficult earnings report, bringing in new talent from CoreAI and Instacart while Kevin Gammill and Roanne Sones depart.

New Xbox boss continues leadership overhaul with several former colleagues and AI experts

All AI, all the time.

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Xbox Game Pass Gets Five New Day-One Games Including Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

Five new indie games are now available on Xbox Game Pass, including Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, which sold 650,000 copies. These games offer diverse experiences for players.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni review: The best headset going, as of now

A flawless replacement for the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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“More handheld gains”: Xbox boosts performance for over two dozen titles on Xbox Ally with new default profiles

Xbox expands Default Game Profiles with over two dozen new titles on Xbox Ally and Ally X, improving performance and battery life through per-game optimization in the Xbox app.

Sony could be cribbing Xbox's playbook for PS6 and the future of PlayStation

Maybe Microsoft had the better ideas this console generation, after all? Sony reportedly considering an Xbox-style move

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is skipping Xbox One and PS4, which is a bold strategy— even if it's about time

Responding once again to online speculation, Activision has confirmed the status of Call of Duty 2026 on Xbox One and PS4, and it doesn't make for good reading for players on both. Even if it's the right decision to make.

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"The whole modding community ... sustains the success of their titles": Bethesda considered using Unreal Engine 5 for Xbox's Starfield, but stuck with Creation Engine to be mod friendly

A former Bethesda artist has said the studio thought about swapping to Unreal Engine 5 for Xbox's Starfield, but stuck with Creation for its mod support.

I just tested the new Steam Controller — and it's the only PC gamepad I'll ever need

The Steam Controller is arguably the best PC game controller for Steam users, thanks to its ergonomic design and high degree of customization.

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New Halo leak claims Xbox is making Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes after Campaign Evolved — "Active development is underway," here's what we know

A new report claims that Xbox and Halo Studios are developing remakes for Halo 2 and Halo 3 that are similar in scope to Halo: Campaign Evolved.

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To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.

Xbox’s future hinges on Asha Sharma, whose biggest challenge isn’t PlayStation or Steam, but transforming Microsoft’s own culture to save the brand.

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