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Game Developer reports that Microsoft has pulled the original Xbox Wire page for This is an Xbox, a move that lands amid leadership changes and a wider Xbox strategy reset.

A strong r/Games post highlights Xbox Wire’s March 11 GDC update. Xbox says Project Helix is in deep development with AMD, plans to ship alpha hardware to developers in 2027, and will start rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 in select markets in April.

A high-traffic r/Games post highlights Microsoft’s Project Helix reveal, with Xbox leadership saying the next console will focus on performance and support both Xbox and PC games.

A new report from Windows Central suggests Iron Galaxy Studios — known for Killer Instinct and porting work — may be the developer behind the rumored Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters, signaling a major Xbox/Bethesda initiative to revive two beloved classic RPGs.

Compulsion Games' South of Midnight has won Best Character Animation at the prestigious 53rd Annie Awards and Most Innovative VFX at the 2025 Real-Time VFX Awards, celebrating the extraordinary work of its animation and VFX teams.

A new report from Windows Central reveals that former Xbox President Sarah Bond's strategic direction—particularly the "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign—generated significant backlash among Xbox employees, who reportedly felt offended and relieved when she and Phil Spencer departed.

Sarah Bond, the outgoing Xbox president, has spoken publicly for the first time since news of her departure alongside Phil Spencer's retirement. She expressed pride in her time leading Xbox.

Playground Games and Microsoft have released a 'Discover Japan' Biomes Showcase for Forza Horizon 6, giving players a detailed look at the game's diverse Japanese environments.

After 38 years at Microsoft and 12 years leading Xbox, CEO Phil Spencer is retiring. Xbox President Sarah Bond is also departing, and AI executive Asha Sharma will take over as the new Microsoft Gaming CEO.

A high-traction r/Games post cites Kotaku's report that a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling found IEEPA-based tariffs unlawful, with prior tariff pressure linked to Switch 2 preorder disruption and console pricing increases.

Xbox Wire posted the February 17, 2026 Game Pass wave update with multiple day-one and catalog additions. The lineup includes The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, EA Sports College Football 26, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, plus a list of titles leaving on February 28.

A high-scoring r/Games post spotlights Squanch Games CEO comments that High On Life 2 launches simultaneously across platforms, with PlayStation positioned as the primary sales focus after the first game’s Xbox-first window.