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🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformLeak reveals new Xbox Game Pass ‘Starter Edition’ that’s part of Discord Nitro
Microsoft started teasing a mysterious Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership yesterday, and a new leak appears to have detailed exactly what's coming. Discord Previews has uncovered a new Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" that is bundled with Discord Nitro. The Starter Edition reportedly includes "access to over 50 games from the Game Pass library," &8230;
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformNew Xbox CEO kills Microsoft Gaming, are exclusives next?
Xbox execs Matt Booty and Asha Sharma say they're reevaluating exclusives, windows, and AI with the revival of Xbox consoles.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformThis Cozy Party Game Was Just Announced And We're Already Obsessed
If you've been looking for a way to merge your love of cozy games with the chaotic fun of your favorite party games, you might want to keep an eye on the upcoming free-to-play multiplayer game Totopia(https://store.steampowered.com/app/3897280/ProjectATOM/). Announced as part of Microsoft's ID@Xbox Showcase, Totopia is a free-to-play social game that allows players to customize their own character, befriend adorable creatures, and partake in Fall Guys-esque party games with other players--and all of this can be done regardless of what console or platform you're playing on, thanks to the game's focus on cross-play compatibility. Though the studio has yet to announce Totopia's full party game line-up, it has revealed that these events will take place on one of over 100 maps and include modes like Adventure Chess and Extreme Arena. However, party games are only half of what Totopia promises. Outside of these events, players will also get the chance to visit Pulse Avenue, their own slice of paradise that they can help shape through placing down roads and constructing new buildings. Players will also be able to garden, fish, and work at a cafe to their hearts content. According the the game's developer, JNG Studio, Totopia is all about "the chill vibes." Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-cozy-party-game-was-just-announced-and-were-already-obsessed/1100-6539551/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platform‘We Are Xbox’: read the memo defining Microsoft’s gaming future
Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has laid out a new strategy for what she describes as a "return of Xbox." In a joint memo with Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty, Sharma and Booty lay out their vision for the future of Xbox that will be judged on daily active players and the priorities &8230;
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox CEO: We Will Consider Changes To Exclusivity
The new top boss at Xbox, Asha Sharma, continues to shake things up at the gaming giant. During a town hall meeting with staff today, she informed workers that the "Microsoft Gaming" moniker is going away. In the future, Microsoft will return to calling its gaming division "Xbox." Sharma also laid out her vision for the future of Xbox, and that includes potentially making changes to exclusivity. "Xbox needs to be our identity," Sharma said. Microsoft shared a memo from Sharma and Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty on the company's blog(https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/23/we-are-xbox/). The Verge(https://www.theverge.com/report/917485/microsoft-return-of-xbox-no-more-microsoft-gaming?viewtoken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpZCI6IlF6b3Z0NDluUk4iLCJwIjoiL3JlcG9ydC85MTc0ODUvbWljcm9zb2Z0LXJldHVybi1vZi14Ym94LW5vLW1vcmUtbWljcm9zb2Z0LWdhbWluZyIsImV4cCI6MTc3NzM5Njg0NiwiaWF0IjoxNzc2OTY0ODQ2fQ.w231EBsAoj8dMi5cjOCzSC3zRF7JbJ19hTRnI3NVyk&utmmedium=gift-link) was first to report on this. !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/scalesuper/1179/11799911/4687050-screenshot2026-04-23at3.11.59%E2%80%AFpm.png)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4687050-screenshot2026-04-23at3.11.59%E2%80%AFpm.png) "Our best work happens when the full stack moves together. 'Microsoft Gaming' describes our structure but it does not describe our ambition. So, we are going back to where we started and changing our team's name," the memo said. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-gaming-is-dead-to-be-replaced-by-return-to-xbox-branding-report/1100-6539586/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformMicrosoft brings Xbox back, scraps Microsoft Gaming
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has had a busy week. Sharma held an internal town hall with Xbox employees today, just days after announcing an Xbox Game Pass price cut, commenting on the status of the Xbox mobile store, and teasing a mysterious Xbox and Discord partnership. One of the items on the agenda for the &8230;
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformHere Are The Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced PC Specs And Requirements
!Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Reveal Screenshots(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/23/21e4ddda/assets2026041776929557acbfrscreenshotstatic16x9havana230426615pmcest.jpg.webp) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced(https://gameinformer.com/product/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced), Ubisoft's worst-kept secret, has finally been revealed, and it's hitting PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 9. You can read all kinds of new details about the from-the-ground-up remake in our coverage here(https://gameinformer.com/preview/2026/04/23/long-lost-treasure), but if you're planning to check out Black Flag Resynced on PC, we have the system specification details you need. There will be four presets for Black Flag Resynced, according to Ubisoft: Minimum, Recommended, High, and Extreme. There will likely be a custom option to mix and match settings as you wish, but below we'll break down the PC specifications you need for each of the aforementioned presets. Here Are The PC Specs And Requirements For Black Flag Resynced !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/23/68eca4ec/assets2026041776929677acbfrkeyartstandardedition16x923.04.26615pmcest.jpg.webp) Below, we'll list each preset and the required specs for them: Minimum - Resolution/FPS (using dynamic resolution and upscaling): 1920x1080p at 30 FPS - Visual Preset: Low - Lighting Mode: Standard Raytracing - Upscaler Preset: Balanced - CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHZ, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz - GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX5500XT 98GB), Intel Arc A580 (8GB)REBAR ON - RAM: 16GB (Dual-channel setup) - OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only), Windows 11 - Storage: 65 GB (SSD required) Recommended - Resolution/FPS (using dynamic resolution and upscaling): 1920x1080p at 60 FPS - Visual Preset: Medium - Lighting Mode: Standard Raytracing - Upscaler Preset: Balanced - CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K 4.1 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz - GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600XT (8GB), Intel Arc B580 (12GB)REBAR ON - RAM: 16GB (Dual-channel setup) - OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only), Windows 11 - Storage: 65 GB (SSD required) High - Resolution/FPS (using dynamic resolution and upscaling): 2560x1440p at 60 FPS - Visual Preset: High - Lighting Mode: Standard Raytracing - Upscaler Preset: Quality - CPU: Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHZ, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz - GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB), AMD Radeon RX6800XT (16GB) - RAM: 16GB (Dual-channel setup) - OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only), Windows 11 - Storage: 65 GB (SSD required) Extreme - Resolution/FPS (using dynamic resolution and upscaling): 3840x2160p at 60 FPS - Visual Preset: Ultra - Lighting Mode: Extended Raytracing - Upscaler Preset: Quality - CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz - GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 (24 GB), AMD Radeon RX7900XTX (24 GB) - RAM: 16GB (Dual-channel setup) - OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only), Windows 11 - Storage: 65 GB (SSD required) !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/23/67910007/assets2026041776874642acbfrpcspecsboardstatic1920x1080230426615pmcestuk.jpg.webp)(https://gameinformer.com/href) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 9. While waiting for its release, read Game Informer's review of the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag(https://gameinformer.com/games/assassinscreedivblackflag/b/playstation4/archive/2013/10/28/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-review-game-informer.aspx). Are you going to be playing Black Flag Resynced on console or PC? Let us know in the comments below!
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformOnline Multiplayer Chaos Meets Creativity In Double Fine’s Pottery Party Brawler, Kiln
A bold new kind of multiplayer experience is taking shape. Kiln(https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/kiln?msockid=0c0e403cda786f99033755eadb686eac), the online pottery party brawler from Double Fine Productions, blends hands-on creativity with fast-paced competitive chaos and destruction, delivering a game where experimentation, collaboration, and expression are at the core of every match. Available across console, PC, and cloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate(https://www.xbox.com/en-au/xbox-game-pass?efid=k651ef4a1ddb91e70f60a9d205bf65999k&OCID=AIDcmmf56d3i5eSEMk651ef4a1ddb91e70f60a9d205bf65999k&msclkid=651ef4a1ddb91e70f60a9d205bf65999), Kiln is set to bring a fresh energy to how players connect, create, and compete. !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1847/18473304/4686990-xboxsponsoredarticle1-featureimage.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1847/18473304/4686990-xboxsponsoredarticle1-featureimage.jpg) Creativity and combat collide in a truly original gameplay system. At the heart of Kiln is its defining mechanic: creation. Players sculpt their own pottery fighters before entering battle, and every shape directly impacts how the character performs, influencing abilities, movement, and playstyle. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/online-multiplayer-chaos-meets-creativity-in-double-fines-pottery-party-brawler-kiln/1100-6539580/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformMore Call Of Duty Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Year - Report
Microsoft might be dropping new Call of Duty games from Xbox Game Pass(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-pass-gets-price-drop-new-call-of-duty-games-no-longer-included/1100-6539523/), but that reportedly won't stop older entries in the FPS franchise from arriving on the service sooner than later. According to PC Gamer(https://www.pcgamer.com/games/call-of-duty/older-call-of-duty-games-are-coming-to-game-pass-in-2026/), Activision is looking at bringing legacy Call of Duty games to subscribers sometime this year. There are tons of options, considering there are only six Call of Duty titles on Game Pass currently. The oldest is 2017's Call of Duty: WWII(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/call-of-duty-wwii-review/1900-6416800/), while weirdly, 2020's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-review/1900-6417609/) isn't included. In fact, it was only last week that 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare joined the subscription catalog(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/one-of-the-best-call-of-duty-games-just-came-to-game-pass/1100-6539479/). That leaves a huge chunk of the series to pick and choose from, such as: 2007's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Black Ops, or even going back to the beginning with the original Call of Duty from 2003. Microsoft has owned Activision Blizzard(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/all-the-activision-blizzard-franchises-microsoft-now-owns/2900-4896/) for years at this point, so it's a bit odd so many Call of Duty games are MIA on Game Pass. On the flip side, removing new, day-one entries in the franchise isn't too surprising considering it's been speculated that doing so lost the Xbox company hundreds of millions of dollars(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-lost-300-million-in-sales-due-to-game-pass-report/1100-6535256/). Additionally, Black Ops 7 landed with a thud last year(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-ops-7-had-call-of-dutys-worst-sales-year-ranking-in-the-us-since-2008/1100-6537567/) when stacked up against past Call of Duty games. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/more-call-of-duty-games-are-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-this-year-report/1100-6539572/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformMarch 2026 Was A Huge Month For Console Sales In The US
Circana's latest monthly sales report revealed that not only was spending on software up year-over-year(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/these-new-releases-gave-game-spending-a-much-needed-boost-in-march/1100-6539539/), but spending on hardware grew as well. Sales of gaming hardware in the US during March 2026 rose by 69% compared to March 2025, reaching $500 million. Circana said the Switch 2 "drove the overall gain" for March 2026, with spending on PlayStation 5 increasing by 3% compared to March 2025. The report had no data about Xbox. The Switch 2 was the best-selling console platform in the US for units sold and dollars for March 2026 and the year so far, with the PS5 coming in second for March 2026 and year-to-date. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/march-2026-was-a-huge-month-for-console-sales-in-the-us/1100-6539556/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Game Pass Could Lose Other Day-One New Releases Beyond Call Of Duty, Expert Says
The big Xbox Game Pass announcement this week was a price cut for the subscription and a major shakeup that sees new Call of Duty games no longer coming to the service at launch. Curiously, Microsoft's blog post(https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/21/xbox-game-pass-update/) announcing the changes did not say all of Xbox's other first-party games will launch on day one into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The blog post said only that Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will get "major day-one releases." Given that language, many are wondering if other games beyond new Call of Duty releases could be stripped out of Game Pass for day-one launches, or "windowed," to use an industry term. That remains to be seen, but it's a possibility that analyst Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis believes could happen. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-could-lose-other-day-one-new-releases-beyond-call-of-duty-expert-says/1100-6539552/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Game Pass "Pick-Your-Own" Plan Being Considered, Report Says, As Further Discord Integration Teased
A new report claims that one of the ideas Microsoft is considering for Xbox Game Pass is a new "pick-your-own" plan that would allow players to create their own specific version of Game Pass featuring content and services they are interested in. At the same time, Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma teased that further integration of Discord could be on the way for Game Pass. Windows Central reported(https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-price-gets-a-massive-price-cut-call-of-duty-2026-will-not-be-included-details) that the long-term goal for Microsoft is to make Game Pass "more flexible," and that lines up with what Sharma previously said(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-pass-is-too-expensive-and-it-will-change-xbox-ceo-says/1100-6539369/). In a memo to staff, Sharma said her long term goal was to "evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system." In her memo, she said this will take time, as Microsoft conducts tests to find out what works best. How a potential "pick-your-own" plan might work in practice, including limitations and prices, remains to be seen. And there is no guarantee that such a program would ever be released. It could be something Microsoft is only experimenting with, or intentionally leaking to gauge interest(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/todays-game-pass-change-is-a-great-one-the-next-one-will-hurt/1100-6539533/). Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-pick-your-own-plan-being-considered-report/1100-6539544/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)