
Xbox Game Studios

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Xbox Game Pass price hikes won't affect existing subscribers in some countries "for now", Microsoft confirms
But not the US or UK.
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Xbox Game Pass price hike a result of Microsoft becoming "too-big-to-care", says former FTC chair
Following Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Feature
The Big Question | After the Xbox Game Pass price hike, is it time to cancel and start buying games again?
A sub-optimal situation.

Opinion
If Xbox Game Pass dies then we'll have lost one of gaming's best tools for discovery
The big names might make the headlines, but it's the selection of smaller games that make the service so important.

News
Microsoft increases price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, despite record subscription revenue last year
Tier structure shake up.
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Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios closing UK studio in workforce restructure, following cancellation of Xbox exclusive Contraband
"We remain deeply committed to providing amazing games to our passionate player communities."

News
Forza Horizon 6 will integrate Japanese culture into the "most full" series location so far
Tokyo "biggest city" yet.


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Round-up | Here's everything announced at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Broadcast
Call of Duty! Forza Horizon!

Feature
Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast live - Forza Horizon 6 and a Gungrave remake lead the show
A thin showing for Xbox but not without some announcements.

News
Forza Horizon 6 will be set exactly where we expected it to be set
In the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Round-up | Here's everything announced in PlayStation's latest State of Play showcase
Wolverine! Saros! A God of War controller!

News
Tariffs used by Xbox as "an excuse to continue raising prices", says former Blizzard president
"They are going to make consumers continue to pay for those problems."

News
Kojima and Xbox team up to show off a new OD teaser, "or maybe a signal", running on Unreal Engine 5
"It's bold, unique, and definitely from Kojima Productions," says Phil Spencer.

News
Xbox has made "largest investment in Game Pass to date" this year, countering recent criticism of subscription service's value
"We continue to engage with hundreds of partners each year."


News
News-in-brief | September's PS Plus monthly games are now available
Stardew Valley! Psychonauts 2! Viewfinder!

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News-in-brief | Kojima Productions to celebrate 10th anniversary this month with "glimpse into future projects"
Beyond The Strand.
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News-in-brief | Everwild's exec producer moves from Rare to Xbox Game Studios following cancellation and Microsoft layoffs
Louise O'Connor ends 25 years at British studio.

News
News-in-brief | Here are our PS Plus Monthly games for September
Psychonauts 2! Stardew Valley!

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Round-up | Everything announced at Opening Night Live, Gamescom 2025
Sekiro anime! Indy on Switch 2! More!