EA Pushback Forces Microsoft to Cancel Xbox Game Pass Family Plan
Microsoft cancels the Xbox Game Pass family tier after EA opposed the plan, citing minimal involvement and refusal to support Play Anywhere features.
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SK Hynix Showcases PCIe Gen5 M.2 2230 PVF01 SSD at Dell Partner Conference
SK Hynix unveils its new PVF01 M.2 2230 SSD and PEB210 enterprise series at the Dell Technologies Worldwide Partner Conference, highlighting PCIe Gen5 speeds.
Xbox Hires Analyst Matthew Ball to Lead Gaming Strategy Division
Microsoft hires industry analyst Matthew Ball, known for predicting GTA 6 pricing, to lead Xbox gaming strategy and prepare for Project Helix.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Date Set for June 7 at 10 AM PT
Microsoft confirms the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on June 7 at 10 AM PT, followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct under new leadership.
Forza Horizon 6 Sets Steam Record with 273K Concurrent Players
Forza Horizon 6 sets a new Steam record with over 273,000 concurrent players. Premium edition sales may have generated over $140 million. The game is also coming to PlayStation 5.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Forza Horizon 6 and Price Cut in Late May 2026
Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass additions for late May and early June 2026, including Forza Horizon 6, Remnant II, and a price drop for Ultimate tier to $22.99.
YouTuber Banned from Forza Horizon 6 for Posting Leak Video Before Release
A YouTuber has been banned from Forza Horizon 6 before its release for posting a leak video. The incident was reported on Reddit, and Microsoft has not commented.
Xbox Revives Backwards Compatibility for 25th Anniversary in 2026
Microsoft revives Xbox backwards compatibility for the 25th anniversary in 2026, promising new ways to play classic games from four generations with expanded Auto HDR and FPS Boost.
Xbox Expects More Change in Next Few Years Than in Its 25-Year History
Microsoft's Xbox division is preparing for more change in the next few years than in its entire 25-year history, including a return to green branding, FanFest revival, Game Pass overhaul, and Project Helix.
Forza Horizon 6 First Hotfix Released on May 18, Fixes Key Issues
Playground Games released the first hotfix for Forza Horizon 6 on May 18, fixing profile loading errors, multiplayer invite issues, and Steam Controller crashes.