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One person is holding the Switch 2, while two others are placing the new joycons onto the console. — The Nintendo Switch 2 reveals the death of physical media Nintendo Switch 2's Game-Key Cards could spell the end of software on physical media like Xbox games.

Man peeks around an office cubicle and says "we have digital game sharing and a camera", he has the Xbox One and Kinect, lady on the phone is concerned and says "Hello? Human Resources?!" — Nintendo Switch 2 shares features from the Xbox One Microsoft just had it's homework copied by the Nintendo Switch 2 but crucially to an audience ready and willing for it

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Complete Xbox Game List complete list for Xbox, PC, and xCloud

By Alexander Cope last updated 2 April 25

ALL the games Do you need to know which games are available on Xbox Game Pass? Check out our list of Xbox Game Pass games and Xbox Perks currently on offer through Xbox consoles, PC, and xCloud.

ALL the games

New Xbox Game Pass games (Apr. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon

By Zachary Boddy last updated 2 April 25

Xbox Game Pass As Xbox Game Pass grows ever bigger, I'm keeping careful track of the best new additions, upcoming arrivals, which games are leaving soon, and much more.

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Left controller of the Backbone One Xbox Edition and Halo Master Chief Collection on screen.

This beautiful Xbox controller shows mobile gaming's evolution

By Rebecca Spear published 2 April 25

Xbox Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last 25 years. The latest Backbone One Xbox Controller is a nostalgic throwback that serves as a reminder of this evolution.

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Trailer screenshot of the Gamesir G7 Pro controller

GameSir reveals its new stylish G7 Pro controller for Xbox

By Alexander Cope published 2 April 25

Gaming GameSir G7 Pro has uploaded a new trailer for the GameSir G7 Pro, an upcoming third-party controller designed to take Xbox and PC gaming to the next level.

Gaming

Promotional screenshot of a giant crocodile in South of Midnight

Xbox Cloud Gaming supports early access, starts with South of Midnight

By Samuel Tolbert published 2 April 25

Xbox An upgrade to Xbox Cloud Gaming seems to now enable support for early access titles, starting with South of Midnight.

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Bethesda QA union authorizes strike against Microsoft

By Samuel Tolbert published 1 April 25

ZeniMax Workers United, a union representing QA workers on Bethesda Softworks games, has authorized a strike as negotiations with Microsoft continue.

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Rebellion's Atomfall has already reached 1.5 million players

By Samuel Tolbert published 1 April 25

Gaming Rebellion Development's Atomfall has already reached 1.5 million players over its first weekend since launch.

Gaming

How to fix Atomfall audio bug on Xbox

By Jez Corden last updated 1 April 25

Xbox Atomfall on Xbox has an annoying bug as of writing. Thankfully there seems to be a powerful workaround.

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dBrand Touch Grass skin on a Steam Deck. The handheld is outside on a red table.

Touch grass with these fake grass skins that are very real

By Rebecca Spear published 1 April 25

Accessories It might be April Fool's day, but these silly fake-grass dBrand skins are real and ready for purchase.

Accessories

First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 PCs spotted

By Zac Bowden published 1 April 25

Windows 11 References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.

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