Microsoft rolls out a new Xbox update for February 2026, debuting Xbox Cloud Gaming improvements and extra controller features, among other novelties.

It’s been a whirlwind week for Xbox, and Microsoft’s gaming brand is still in a transitionary phase. Even with a new captain in charge of righting the floundering ship that is Xbox, the near-future ...

Update: 2/25/26, 2:15 p.m. ET: An Xbox spokesperson pointed Kotaku to a post from the official Xbox account on Twitter. The company says the issue is “resolved now” and apologized for the spam. No ...

"Phil is a remarkable leader, but even more than that, he's a deeply remarkable human being." ...

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With ​i​ts longtime figureheads stepping aside, Microsoft’s gaming division faces a pivotal moment​, raising questions about whether ​i​t can still balance creative ambition with corporate strategy​ i ...

Now Xbox has a new boss, what happens next? In a new interview, Asha Sharma, a Microsoft executive who previously oversaw some of the firm's AI initiatives, kept things frustratingly vague, but did ...

From our exclusive interview, Xbox leaves the exclusives debate wide open: “The plan is the plan until it’s not the plan.” ...

Covering the video games industry since 2017, with experience in news, articles, lists, and reviews (and I blame The Legend ...

Despite being a diehard sports fan (mainly formula one, basketball, American football, and golf), video games have always been his #1 interest.  The world of video games can be a cruel place. With ...

Another person who doesn't know what it all means is Seamus Blackley, famed as a programmer on games including System Shock, ...

Today marks the official first day of Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Xbox. Announced on Friday, Phil Spencer has retired, effective today, alongside former Xbox President Sarah Bond. The shakeup, ...