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The next Xbox is codenamed Project Helix, and we hope the Xbox CEO's 'commitment to the return of Xbox' is real

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that the next-generation Xbox is codenamed Project Helix and says it will “lead in performance,” with rumors pointing to a powerful new console arriving in 2027.

TechRadar

The next Xbox is codenamed Project Helix, and it will 'play your Xbox and PC games'

New Microsoft Gaming chief Asha Sharma says she's looking forward to talking more about the next Xbox console "with partners and studios" at GDC next week.

PC Gamer

The next Xbox console is Project Helix and it will 'play your Xbox and PC games,' new CEO promises

Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, teased the next Xbox console with the codename "Project Helix."

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Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox will play PC games — 'Project Helix' teased as more than just a console

Microsoft CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be capable of playing both Xbox and PC games.

Tom’s Hardware

Xbox Project Helix announced, "next generation console" will "play your Xbox and PC games," Microsoft says

It's apparently "the return of Xbox"

GamesRadar

Project Helix is the codename for Xbox’s next console, which will also apparently play PC games, too

Sounds like a real all-in-One machine.

Destructoid

Xbox's next console "Project Helix" codename revealed — CEO Asha Sharma re-affirms new Xbox-PC hybrid is on the way

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console comes into focus, as Asha Sharma re-affirms commitment to first-party hardware.

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"Where does Xbox fit all of a sudden?": Former Microsoft VP says it "maybe" should have taken "full advantage of Minecraft" while it had a chance instead of getting distracted by Bethesda exclusives

Gotta Roblox it up

GamesRadar

A seemingly buggy Windows 11 update locked my Xbox Ally X into recovery mode — with a tedious restore lasting 12 hours

A routine Windows 11 update locked my Xbox Ally handheld in recovery mode, forcing a full cloud restore that took more than 12 hours. Highlighting just how uncertain I am about the next Xbox being a Windows PC.

Windows Central

Resident Evil Requiem is dominating the Xbox charts as the series' fastest-selling entry — I guess we do buy games after all

Resident Evil Requiem has sold 5 million copies in just five days, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s history while it climbs Xbox charts.

Windows Central

Ubisoft provides updates on the Assassin's Creed series, says its 'taking the time to deliver on its ambitious vision' of Hexe and Codename Invictus is 'a new approach to multiplayer in the franchise, but it isn't quite what the rumors have suggested'

Ubisoft has shared new details about the future of the Assassin's Creed franchise and announced a new 60FPS update for Assassin's Creed Unity.

TechRadar

You can blame some of Deus Ex: Invisible War's console limitations on the publisher's 'weird theories that FPS games don't sell or RPGs don't sell'

Two theories that have definitely stood the test of time. No one plays RPGs anymore.

PC Gamer

Marathon's release date is here, and the game's launch times are confirmed — here's when you can play, and when it comes out in your time zone

Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon is finally almost here. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more.

Windows Central

Sony reportedly ending PC ports of PlayStation games like Ghost of Yotei, valuing console sales over what one ex Sony boss called "printing money" on PC

Multiplayer games will continue to release on the platform though

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Cyberpunk 2077 and Hollow Knight: Silksong are coming to Xbox Game Pass

Game Pass gets two heavy hitters in March.

Windows Central

Xbox backward compatibility wishlists surge in this fan-made community survey — with a surprising show of love for the OG Xbox

Early community voting data from "XboxGamePreservation" suggests fans may want more original Xbox titles added to backward compatibility than Xbox 360 games.

Windows Central

Rumored Fallout 3 and New Vegas remastered dev says "Nope," teases involvement again immediately — "Now pardon us as we retreat back into our vault"

The rumored developer of Fallout 3 and New Vegas remastered has denied involvement with the projects, but teased it at the same time with its wording.

Windows Central

An old Xbox AI patent is going viral for the wrong reasons — assistive tech is actually one of the best use case scenarios for AI

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's AI background has thrust an old Microsoft patent into the spotlight. Its system would let assistants help you in-game.

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How to pre-load Marathon? All file sizes and more

Don't waste time.

Windows Central

Five new ID@Xbox games you might've missed — From star-crossed lovers to hack-and-slash frenzies

Our Spring roundup is overflowing with indie games that are ready to sweep you off your feet.

Windows Central

Xbox's Starfield reportedly has a PS5 release date according to a new leak — Bethesda's RPG may be coming to PlayStation sooner than I thought

Newly leaked information suggests Xbox and Bethesda's Starfield RPG is launching on PS5 in just a few weeks.

GamesRadar

The Asus ROG Raikiri II's microswitch buttons are on par with the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro for less money, but they ask how far you're willing to go for a competitive edge

The Asus ROG Raikiri II is a marked improvement over its predecessor, which shows that this is a gaming brand that's willing to listen to feedback.

Windows Central

PC gamers stay winning: Capcom confirms 50% of its sales now come from Windows

Capcom has revealed that 50% of its total game sales now come from PC, with the company expecting that share to increase. Resident Evil Requiem has already become the biggest Resident Evil launch on Steam.

Windows Central

Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed for Xbox Game Pass — March's first update confirmation includes Planet of Lana II, and more

March is off to a strong start for Game Pass subscribers, with major RPGs, day one releases, and returning favorites landing across Cloud, Console, and PC.

Windows Central

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox vision just entered preview — or at least a single feature has — but you'll need an NPU to see it

Xbox Insiders can now test AI-powered highlight reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The NPU-exclusive feature is a hint at Microsoft's next-gen console strategy.

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