Xbox leadership gets a shake-up in 2026 — current CFO Tim Stuart transitions to COO of ZeniMax Media

Some leadership changes are coming to Xbox in the new year. Tim Stuart, currently the chief financial officer (CFO) of Microsoft Gaming, will become the chief operating officer (COO) of ZeniMax Media, the publisher of popular games like DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout. Xavier Pokorzynsk, currently a corporate vice president at Microsoft Gaming, will take over as the new CFO of Microsoft Gaming. These changes are scheduled to take effect in January 2026.

This news follows a mixed year for Xbox and Microsoft Gaming. The company released several highly-rated and successful games, including a remastered version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. However, they also faced layoffs, cancelled projects, and significant price increases.

Earlier this year, reports indicated that Microsoft is pushing Xbox to achieve a high 30% profit margin, which is above the typical standard for the gaming industry. In October, Xbox Game Pass saw some new features added, but also a 50% price increase for its highest subscription tier.

Microsoft has also raised the price of Xbox consoles in the U.S. twice this year, bringing the cost of an Xbox Series X from $500 in 2020 to $650 now. These increases are partially attributed to rising production costs and tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on components sourced from various countries.

LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Release Date, Preorders, Editions, & Confirmed Characters

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was officially announced at The Game Awards last night and is scheduled to come out in 2026. We also learned details about how to pre-order the game, the different versions available, and what bonuses you’ll get. Plus, we got a first look at the gameplay and the characters who will be featured. Here’s a rundown of everything we know about the newest LEGO Batman game.

My Hero Academia Shares a Gift With The Fans Before The End

Studio Bones, the animation studio behind My Hero Academia, is known for other popular series like Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. As My Hero Academia nears its end after eight seasons, Studio Bones is focusing on new projects. They plan to continue working on the Gachiakuta series and are collaborating with creator Hiromu Arakawa again on Daemons of the Shadow Realm. Before the series concludes, Studio Bones has shared a preview of the young heroes preparing to graduate and become professional crime fighters.

7 Fantastic Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials That Deserve More Love

Rankin/Bass’s The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is notable as the last of their holiday specials made using stop-motion animation, a technique they called “Animagic.” However, it’s often overlooked when people discuss the best Rankin/Bass productions. This is because it differs significantly from their other specials – it’s based on a novel from the early 1900s and doesn’t include the familiar Santa Claus characters or storylines established in their previous work. A key feature of many Rankin/Bass specials was that they all took place in the same shared universe, but this one feels separate and disconnected from everything else.

7 Powers You Didn’t Know Green Lantern Had

During the early days of Green Lantern comics, the power rings seemed capable of almost anything the storytellers imagined, and they still retain a lot of that versatility today. We’re going to explore some of the strangest, most unusual, and lesser-known abilities Green Lanterns have demonstrated over the years. You might be surprised – this list will show you they’re far more than just a one-trick wonder!

This Feels Like the Best Milla Jovovich Resident Evil Game We’ll Ever Get

IO Interactive is aiming for a sweet spot between intense action and outright horror with their new mission, “Patient Zero: Requiem.” In this installment, Agent 47 is tasked with eliminating Lilith Devereux at the Carlisle Estate in Dartmoor. The trailer shown at The Game Awards suggests a more suspenseful and frightening experience, moving away from the quirky, self-aware style of the previous “Slim Shady” mission. To further enhance the horror atmosphere – almost like a Resident Evil game – IO Interactive has cast a famous actress known for her work in the Resident Evil films, marking her video game debut – a delightful surprise for fans of both series.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review – Refined but Restrained

It’s not surprising the game took so long to finish. Originally announced in 2017, development was completely restarted in 2019 with a new team – the creators of the original series. After that, it spent another six years in production, which included navigating a pandemic and the release of new gaming consoles. Such a lengthy and complex development process was bound to have an impact on the final game.

ROUTINE Review – The Moon’s Haunted?

Playing ROUTINE quickly reveals why it took so long and cost so much to develop – it’s a truly unique horror game. While the core gameplay – exploring, solving puzzles, and avoiding robotic enemies – isn’t entirely new, ROUTINE stands out by focusing on making you feel what your character is experiencing physically. To fully explain this, we need to dive into the details of how the game controls and plays.

12 Years Ago, The CW Announced a Superhero Show That Never Saw the Light of Day (& It Would’ve Been Great)

I really enjoyed the Arrowverse, but it wasn’t perfect. I was especially excited when they introduced Mia Smoak-Queen in the final season of Arrow – it felt like they were setting her up for her own spin-off, Green Arrow and the Canaries! It was a bummer when that didn’t happen, and she ended up trying to find a place on The Flash instead. Still, I’m glad she at least got another chance, because there were other characters who never even got that much of an opportunity.