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🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformPlayStation and Xbox have learned painful lessons about exclusives
Sony is going back to PS5 exclusives for its single-player games, and Microsoft is considering it. But there are complications
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformDarksiders Warmastered Charges PS5 Players For An Upgrade Xbox Already Gives Away For Free
!(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1601/16018044/4698333-darksiders-warmastered.jpg) Darksiders: Warmastered Edition(https://www.amazon.com/Darksiders-Warmastered-PlayStation-5/dp/B0GS7BPZDV?tag=gamespot-promos-20) $30(https://www.amazon.com/Darksiders-Warmastered-PlayStation-5/dp/B0GS7BPZDV?tag=gamespot-promos-20) See at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/Darksiders-Warmastered-PlayStation-5/dp/B0GS7BPZDV?tag=gamespot-promos-20) See at Walmart(https://goto.walmart.com/c/1804712/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FDarksiders-Warmastered-Xbox-Series-X-Game%2F19904568738) See at Best Buy(https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1804712/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fdarksiders-warmastered-playstation-5%2FJ3L7FXTRW8) See at Target(https://howl.link/x6c9hzs1nho86?articlename=Gamespot&articleurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2F17792069871045) Darksiders(https://www.gamespot.com/games/darksiders/) has returned to consoles, as THQ Nordic has re-released the first game's Warmastered edition(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/stand-aside-skyrim-darksiders-returns-on-ps5-16-years-later/1100-6539122/) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The good news is that if you're on Xbox and already own Darksiders for Xbox One, that upgrade is free and brings with it native 4K rendering, 60fps gameplay, and a new Photo Mode. The bad news is that if you're on PS5, upgrading the PS4 edition is going to cost you $10 (via Prima Games(https://primagames.com/news/darksiders-warmastered-edition-ps5-upgrade-is-paid-free-on-xbox)). It's worth noting that, beyond the photo mode, the new current-gen edition only adds a bump in resolution and frame rate, features that many game developers have added for free to their respective titles throughout the current console generation. So what's going on here? Most Xbox games with upgrade paths are free as part of the console's Smart Delivery(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-series-x-smart-delivery-could-revolutionize-b/1100-6476972/) system. Introduced alongside the Xbox Series X|S consoles in late 2020, the feature automatically ensures that you're getting the best version of a game you've previously purchased, regardless of your console's generation. For example, purchasing a Smart Delivery game for your Xbox One means that you'll gain access to its optimized version if you hop to Xbox Series X|S. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/darksiders-warmastered-charges-ps5-players-for-an-upgrade-xbox-already-gives-away-for-free/1100-6540030/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Users Want Microsoft To Double Down On What Once Made Xbox Different
Big changes have been happening at Xbox over the last couple of months--from Xbox Game Pass price modifications(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-price-games-tiers/1100-6524825/) to an all-caps rebranding(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-is-rebranding-itself-sort-of/1100-6540005/)--and Microsoft's gaming division is now looking to hear directly from its users with the launch of the Xbox Player Voice(https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/fcafaf3d-8949-f111-bec7-0022482aa91b). Essentially a hangout for gamers to voice their thoughts and ideas, the Xbox Player Voice is a Reddit-like forum for comments that users can vote on so that its visibility is boosted. Teams analyze feedback and ideas that could potentially be implemented in the Xbox ecosystem, but Microsoft did stress that not every idea will make the cut. "We want to be clear: this doesn't mean every piece of feedback will turn into a feature or result in a change," Microsoft wrote. "Building across a large, global platform means weighing a lot of inputs. But better visibility helps close the gap between what you tell us and what you see happen next on Xbox." Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-users-want-microsoft-to-double-down-on-what-once-made-xbox-different/1100-6540029/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformMetaphor ReFantazio and all games leaving Xbox Game Pass in May
Xbox Game Pass adds dozens of games each month, but it also loses some great titles. Here's everything new and leaving the service in May 2026.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformNew Game Pass Games For May 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Pigeon Simulator, And More This Month
The second wave of new arrivals to Xbox Game Pass has been announced for May 2026, and following hot on the heels of big releases like Mixtape and Subnautica 2, there's a lot to look forward to. Here's the full list of everything being added starting May 19: Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Games: Wave 2 !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4697625-forza-horizon-6.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/scalesuper/1601/16018044/4697625-forza-horizon-6.jpg) - Forza Horizon 6 (May 19) - Dead Static Drive (May 20) - My Friend Peppa Pig (May 20) - Pigeon Simulator (May 20) - Remnant 2 (May 20) - Winter Burrow (May 20) - Luna Abyss (May 21) - Escape Simulator (May 26) - Echo Generation 2 (May 27) - The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition (May 27) - Crashout Crew (May 28) - Kabuto Park (May 28) - Final Fantasy 6 (June 2) - Jurassic World Evolution 3 (June 2) Kicking things off with this month's new arrivals is Forza Horizon 6(https://www.gamespot.com/games/forza-horizon-6/). Microsoft's big racing game franchise is back with a gorgeous tour across Japan, and while there's nothing truly groundbreaking here, it's hard to not smile(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/forza-horizon-6-review-dopamine-highway/1900-6418489/) when you're taking on a Gundam in spectacular showdowns. This marks the global launch of Forza Horizon 6, following its early access release this week. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-expands-with-racing-pigeons-and-classic-final-fantasy-this-month/1100-6540026/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformXbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
Microsoft launched a new Xbox Player Voice portal yesterday, aiming to collect feedback from fans and "make it more visible." It certainly hasn't taken long for Xbox fans to make their feedback very clear. The most upvoted feedback on Xbox Player Voice demands exclusive games for Xbox consoles, more backward compatible games, and free online &8230;
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox's new Player Voice program invites your biggest complaints
Ever since CEO Asha Sharma took over Xbox, the gaming company has been much louder about everything it does.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformSony’s Single-Player Story Games Are Reportedly Becoming PlayStation Exclusives Again
For the past few years, major first-party exclusives for both the Xbox and PlayStation consoles have been expected to arrive on PC after a certain period of time--if not same-day. However, with brands now looking to differentiate themselves in the current hardware market, the winds seem to be shifting. Reporting from various sources(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-may-be-drastically-shifting-its-pc-strategy-report/1100-6538460/) in the last few months has indicated that Sony intends to step away from bringing some of their high-profile exclusives to PC. This approach has now apparently been confirmed by Head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst himself. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier--who previously broke some initial reporting about the change in strategy(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pc?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTEyOTk3MiwiZXhwIjoxNzc5NzM0NzcyLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQkRNVTVLR1pBS0owMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.XEWYXBDXXg13JxGEFC1iwV140zKDSlLoblfeJluqb8)--Hulst revealed in a staff meeting today(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pc?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTEyOTk3MiwiZXhwIjoxNzc5NzM0NzcyLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQkRNVTVLR1pBS0owMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.XEWYXBDXXg13JxGEFC1iwV140zKDSlLoblfeJluqb8) that "the company's narrative single-player games will now be PlayStation exclusive." This means that the likes of Saros(https://www.gamespot.com/games/saros/), Ghost of Yotei(https://www.gamespot.com/games/ghost-of-yotei/), and the upcoming Wolverine(https://www.gamespot.com/games/marvels-wolverine/) are unlikely to come to PC in the near future, though multiplayer-centric titles like the megahit Helldivers II(https://www.gamespot.com/games/helldivers-2/) and the recent Marathon(https://www.gamespot.com/games/marathon/) are still likely to see cross-platform play. While this is a disappointment to PC gamers, the business logic behind it is sound. With the overall gaming hardware market becoming more cutthroat--and more expensive(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-price-increase-confirmed-by-sony-amid-market-pressures/1100-6539060/)--it makes sense for Sony to attempt to differentiate themselves from the competition through the tried-and-true method of big-budget, critically acclaimed exclusives. We'll have to wait and see if the strategy pays off in console and game sales.
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformAdventures of Elliot devs wanted the action RPG to feel ‘somewhat gacha-like’
Square Enix's Team Asano wants you to experiment with weapons you might not otherwise choose in its upcoming action RPG
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformWhat time does Forza Horizon 6 release in your time zone?
All the details on the Forza Horizon 6 release time for PC and Xbox, including Steam.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Is Rebranding Itself, Sort Of
Earlier this week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma put the following question to fans on social media: "Xbox" or "XBOX"(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-ceo-wants-to-know-if-you-spell-it-xbox-or-xbox/1100-6539930/)? Out of the 19,176 votes cast, all caps XBOX was the clear winner with 64.8% of the total. Now, Microsoft has seemingly taken that to heart by rebranding the Xbox account on X(https://x.com/XBOX) with all-caps XBOX. The Verge(https://www.theverge.com/news/931918/microsoft-xbox-rebrand-caps) was one of the first outlets to notice the change, and it notes that Xbox's Bluesky and Threads accounts have yet to reflect the slight renaming. When reached for comment by The Verge, Microsoft directed readers back to Sharma's poll on X. When the original Xbox console was released in 2001, its name was in all caps. The subsequent logos for its successors were also in caps, but the brand was spelled normally by Microsoft. Earlier this year, Sharma reverted Microsoft Gaming's name back to Xbox, so it's entirely possible that the XBOX spelling is back as well. This may be an exercise in branding and nostalgia for a time when Xbox was at its peak before the significant declines(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-ceo-reacts-to-yet-another-disappointing-period-for-xbox/1100-6539711/) that the company has recently suffered in hardware and game sales. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-is-rebranding-itself-sort-of/1100-6540005/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox is now XBOX
Xbox just allcapsmaxxed: Meet XBOX. This isn't a joke; Microsoft appears to be actually rebranding Xbox to XBOX. Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO, ran a poll on X earlier this week, asking fans whether Microsoft should use Xbox or XBOX. The results were in favor of XBOX, and the company has now renamed its X account. &8230;