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The “Xbox Skip” excuse is dying: new GPM tools make publishing on Microsoft’s platform easier than ever

… That said, seeing changes aimed at both sides of the ecosystem, players and developers, is a step in the right direction. But is it enough? Do you think updates like this will actually encourage more developers to build on Xbox, or does the platform still need to go further? …

Apr 29, 2026 · Adam Hales

Microsoft is finally adding the right kind of AI support to Windows 11

… Windows is the only platform struggling to convince its userbase that catering to AI developers and experiences is important. …

Apr 20, 2026 · Zac Bowden

A major upcoming sequel ditches Xbox PC and Xbox Play Anywhere: "We currently only support Steam and EGS stores for PC"

… Given the memory price and supply route right now, Microsoft is missing out on a big opportunity to meet users and developers on platforms where they already are. …

May 11, 2026 · Jez Corden

Forza Horizon 5 Hits 5M on PS5: Is This the end of traditional Xbox exclusives?

… 2026 as confirmed in the January Xbox Developer Direct, but PlayStation fans will have to wait a little longer for a port later in the year. …

Apr 23, 2026 · Jennifer Young

Xbox CCO Matt Booty confirms it will show off PS5 availability for games at the Xbox Games Showcase

Recent updates Update 5/29/25 @ 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has responded to criticism from fans about the decision to show the logos of competing platforms when showing off multiplatform games at the Xbox Games Showcase. …

May 29, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

“Not even available in stores”: Dev on Xbox struggles in Japan

… In Japan, it's not even stocked in major retail stores, you know… " And to be fair, Xbox has put in real effort to bring Japanese developers onto the platform . …

Apr 30, 2026 · Adam Hales

Bethesda's Fallout 4 mod storage update on Xbox just brought this incredible mod to Microsoft's consoles

… TOPICS Brendan Lowry Contributor, Gaming LATEST ARTICLES 1 "Its developers need justice": Former Halo art director pushes for investigation into Halo Studios allegations using Microsoft's Xbox Player Voice forum 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward says it plans to fix one of the fran…

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