Microsoft's gaming presentation event
A mysterious PS5 placeholder listing for Gears of War: E-Day on Walmart's website has sparked rumors about Microsoft's exclusivity strategy shift. This comes ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, reigniting debates among fans. The listing's sudden removal and conflicting rumors of a PS5 version's cancellation have left the community in suspense.
Kick off June with the Summer Game Fest 2026, a week-long gaming extravaganza engineered by Geoff Keighley. This festival features a packed schedule, including major showcases from PlayStation and Xbox, alongside numerous indie and thematic events. Here's your comprehensive guide on how and when to watch each event.
Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, announces the removal of competitors' logos from future showcases, sparking debate on its impact in the console war with PlayStation. The move, while potentially pleasing hardcore fans, may not significantly benefit Xbox or the gaming community at large. With the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7 featuring cross-platform titles like Fable (also coming to PS5), the strategy's long-term effects are uncertain.
Call of Duty fans are abuzz with the potential remasters of Black Ops 1 and 2, hinted at by recent ratings from South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee. These classics, priced at $39.99 and $59.99 on Steam respectively, might see a re-release, sparking eagerness among the community. The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 7 is anticipated to reveal more.
Asha Sharma, Xbox's new leader, has cautioned staff about impending "hard choices" as Microsoft rebalances its gaming brand. Recent Game Pass changes, including a price reduction, have shown positive growth. Sharma's strategy will be further revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.
Xbox Game Pass has seen improved subscriber activity following a recent price reduction, according to Xbox leader Asha Sharma. The cut, which lowered Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from £23 to £17 monthly, has increased acquisitions and retention. Sharma cautions, however, that resolving the platform's challenges will take more than one move.
Activision teases an imminent reveal of the next Call of Duty Modern Warfare game, hinting at a Korean setting through a live YouTube video. Infinity Ward confirms the development of the "definitive Modern Warfare" game, set to release exclusively on current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S). The reveal is anticipated around the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, 2026.
The State of Decay 3 trailer misled fans about actual gameplay, sparking disappointment and calls for more transparency from developers.
Attendees at QuakeCon 2024 share positive impressions of Doom: The Dark Ages, revealing exciting gameplay details and new features for the highly anticipated 2025 release.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adds an ambitious new feature that lets players land their plane and explore the world on foot, setting a new standard for realism in flight sims.