Halo: Fireteam Raven Is Now Playable on PC — but It's Not Quite as Simple as It Sounds
Halo: Fireteam Raven, the on‑rails arcade shooter tied to Halo: Combat Evolved, has resurfaced as a downloadable ROM that can be run on PC using the TeknoParrot emulator. While the emulator offers a functional experience, it requires a subscription for full access and raises legal concerns around ROM distribution. A niche community is actively preserving the title, but fans are pressing Microsoft and Halo Studios for an official PC and Xbox release with achievements. The push reflects broader interest in bringing legacy arcade experiences to modern platforms.
Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition Leaks Early on Xbox with a Surprising USD 1,999 Price
A leaked Xbox Store listing revealed Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition with a placeholder price of $1,999, which was quickly removed. Industry sources suggest the final retail price will be around $20. The remaster promises 4K visuals at 60 FPS, modern quality‑of‑life...
"No Lady Gaga. No Omni-Man." Call of Duty Doubles Down on Grounded Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 4 has generated over 40 million trailer views, signaling strong early interest. The studio announced that every game element, including cosmetics, will be anchored to the narrative, explicitly rejecting out‑of‑character collaborations. A post on X even listed “No...
Minecraft's Next Update Is Revealed, Bringing with It Wool Stairs, Straw Beds, and a Brand New Biome
Microsoft’s Mojang Studios unveiled the next major Minecraft update at Minecraft Live, slated for early summer 2026. The highlight is the Dappled Forest biome, inspired by Michigan and Swedish autumn forests, featuring vibrant foliage and new red shrubs. The update...
Yacht Club Games Says Xbox Play Anywhere "Not Off the Table" For Mina the Hollower
Indie studio Yacht Club Games' new 2D Metroidvania Mina the Hollower has become the highest‑rated game of 2026, edging out Forza Horizon 6 on Metacritic. The title launched on Xbox Series X and PC but does not include Xbox Play Anywhere at...
A Minecraft Movie Squared — First Look at Kirsten Dunst's Alex Is Revealed... And Herobrine?
A Minecraft Movie Squared, the sequel to the 2026 blockbuster, will debut on July 23, 2027. Kirsten Dunst joins the franchise as Alex, the female counterpart to Steve, while veteran actor Matt Berry is rumored to embody the infamous Herobrine....
Latest Xbox Update Adds New Custom Colors, Smarter Service Alerts, and More Ways to Personalize Your Console Experience
Microsoft’s Xbox Insider July 2026 update adds a controller preview in the Xbox Accessories app, a hex‑code color picker for precise controller customization, and on‑screen service‑status alerts. The dashboard now features a shortcut to the “What’s New” page, and a new...
One of Fallout 4's Best and Biggest New Mods Just Came to Xbox Thanks to Bethesda's Storage Increase Update —...
Bethesda’s recent storage‑expansion patch lifts console mod limits, giving Xbox Series X|S users up to 100 GB and older consoles 15 GB for Fallout 4 mods. Leveraging the extra space, the massive DLC‑sized “Misery Island” mod—originally a PC exclusive—has launched on Xbox, requiring...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Dev Infinity Ward Says It Plans to Fix One of the Franchise's Most Annoying...
Infinity Ward confirmed it will eliminate the long‑standing “update requires restart” prompt in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, slated for release on October 23, 2026 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC and the upcoming Switch 2. The studio also plans to shift shader compilation...
ON THIS DAY: In 2015, We Unboxed the Verizon LG Lancet with Windows Phone 8.1, a Phone Even I Forgot...
Verizon and LG introduced the LG Lancet in May 2015, marking LG’s return to Windows Phone hardware after several years. The budget‑friendly device retails for $120 off‑contract and ships with a 4.5‑inch TFT display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 8 GB storage and Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2....
"A New Era of PC": Microsoft and NVIDIA Tease Major Announcement Experts Predict to Be the Fabled N1X Chip
Microsoft and NVIDIA teased a joint announcement that could unveil a new Surface device powered by NVIDIA's rumored N1X chip, a 20‑core ARM processor with integrated RTX graphics. The hint, posted on both companies' X accounts, referenced the latitude and...
"We Want to Make Sure that that Game Has a Window All to Its Own" — Fable Delayed to February...
Xbox confirmed that the long‑awaited RPG Fable will no longer launch this fall, shifting its release to February 2027. The decision was announced by senior exec Matt Booty on an Xbox podcast and reinforced with a post on X, emphasizing...
XBOX CEO Says Game Pass Cuts Helped “Retention Improve” — but Warns the Bigger Challenge Will Take Time
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the recent Game Pass price reduction halted subscriber loss and nudged acquisition growth, marking the first public admission that last year’s price hike slowed momentum. While retention has improved, she cautioned that restoring durable,...
Banjo‑Kazooie Is the Top Xbox Player Voice Request, and Fans Are Still Pushing for a Comeback
Xbox’s Player Voice forum shows Banjo‑Kazooie as the most‑requested franchise revival, topping a list of over 50 fan‑submitted ideas. The classic platformer outranks all other game‑related requests, with the next‑most popular demand being a Steam release for Halo Wars 2. Other nostalgic...
Xbox Is Sunsetting Call of Duty: Warzone Alongside Modern Warfare 4 on Last-Gen Xbox One and PS4 Consoles — and...
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone will be sunset on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with the final download window closing on June 4. The shutdown aligns with the launch of Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, which will not be released for...