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Microsoft is reportedly considering spinning off Xbox into a separate company, according to a report from The Information. The move would raise major questions about Xbox's backward compatibility and digital preservation.
EA is shutting down Grid Legends online servers on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on September 11. Steam and Switch 2 versions are not affected.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on Xbox, PC, and PS5. A full rebuild of Combat Evolved with new missions, weapons, and co-op. Included with Game Pass.
Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6 as a permanent Xbox console exclusive. The prequel covers Emergence Day across a single city, built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5.
PS4, Xbox One, and Switch physical games are clearing out at $9.99 at Best Buy and Walmart. Collector prices on older systems are already rising — this is the window.
OmniDrive adds support for reading GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox 360 disc formats on compatible MT1959-based Blu-ray drives, giving collectors a new path for backing up their physical libraries.