Xbox hardware architect reflects on the Xbox Series X|S as it “wraps up” — “With my journey far from over, I am excited and inspired by what is ahead of us.”

Microsoft is experiencing a shift in its gaming strategy, leaning more towards publishing games rather than operating the platform. Subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass and popular titles such as Call of Duty, Minecraft, and World of Warcraft are significantly contributing to Microsoft’s gaming earnings compared to profits from providing services to third-parties. However, this revenue distribution may undergo changes as well.

STALKER 2’s roadmap for the rest of 2025 is revealed — and you won’t believe what’s coming to the zone

As a researcher delving into the development roadmap for STALKER 2, I’m thrilled to share that the remainder of 2025 promises a cornucopia of exciting updates. We’re working on substantial technical enhancements and expanding modding opportunities, all while introducing entirely novel features, in-game tools, and missions. To get a comprehensive understanding of what’s on the horizon, I encourage you to peruse the detailed list provided below.

Nightdive and id Software are a match made in gaming heaven — As I play Heretic + Hexen, I’m hopeful for more remasters across Activision and Bethesda

For those not in the know, Nightdive Studios is a team known for adapting older games to run smoothly on contemporary technology. They even go the extra mile to secure the rights for titles that were previously believed to be abandoned or unattainable.

The partnership between Nightdive and Bethesda/id Software dates back to 2020, when they announced a modern update for DOOM 64, marking the start of a nearly yearly event. They followed this with remastered versions of Quake, Quake 2, and a combined release of DOOM and DOOM 2 in 2021, 2023, and 2024 respectively.

These adaptations stand out as some of the best remasters available, offering numerous customization options and enhancements such as improved animations, entirely new campaigns, 120 FPS support on Xbox Series X|S and PC, among other things. Nightdive’s work has been widely praised, but for me, these collaborative remasters have truly set a benchmark in the industry.

It’s been quite exciting to anticipate each new release, often discussing with friends about what might be next on their agenda.

LEAK: It seems Diablo 4’s most requested class could be on its way — Plus, an explainer on how Chaos Perks work

Over the last several weeks, it appears that Diablo Partners have been consistently posting similar messages on social media. Initially, they shared repetitive posts such as, “Just had a meeting with Blizzard regarding changes for Diablo 4, changes that are fantastic.” More recently, there have been photographs of creators being flown to Blizzard Headquarters for “testing purposes.