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Shock Blue Xbox Wireless Controller Still Leads the Pack, Especially at This Price

By Bill Smith March 14, 2026

Holding the official Xbox Wireless Controller in Shock Blue, priced at $39 (was $70), makes you appreciate the ergonomic design. When you consider how the geometry has been refined and the contours sculpted to accommodate different hand sizes, it’s fairly astounding, because it’s all about making you as comfortable as possible during those extended gaming sessions. Texture grips on the handles, triggers, and bumpers help you maintain a solid grip on the device even when things get hot and you’re sweating bullets in those online matches.

Legendary Xbox Prototype Built From Solid Aluminum and Pure Ambition Makes GDC 2026 Appearance

By Bill Smith March 11, 2026

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The original Xbox prototype made a comeback appearance at GDC 2026, generating a lot of interest as part of a larger Microsoft exhibit showcasing Xbox history. That first concept design was originally shown at the Game Developers Conference in March 2000, just as the company was about to enter the console market.

Project Helix is Microsoft’s Bold Gamble to Fuse Console and PC Worlds

By Bill Smith March 6, 2026

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma teased her leadership style in a low-key post on X this week. She shared a snapshot of “Project Helix” written awkwardly on a whiteboard. Project Helix is the long-awaited realization of a promise, or the official successor to the Xbox Series X | S.

Fable Returns Home to Albion This Autumn, and It Looks Delightfully Unhinged

By Bill Smith January 22, 2026

In this week’s Xbox Developer Direct session, Playground Games finally lifts the curtain on the long-awaited Fable, providing a much-needed update. After years of waiting and one substantial delay, the company is now revealing a firm release date and the first decent look at the game. The new Fable will be released in the autumn of 2026, and our trip will take us back to the strange world of Albion.

Forza Horizon 6 Tears Open Its Roads in Microsoft’s Latest Developer Direct

By Bill Smith January 22, 2026

At today’s Developer Direct, Microsoft finally released more information about Forza Horizon 6. Playground Games handled the big reveal, and did they deliver. The showcase, which was jam-packed with new information, had fans buzzing with anticipation, as they promised to completely overhaul the open-world racing environment. How about the setting? Japan is a place of towering mountains, bustling cities, and boundless highways that want to be explored.

When PS5 Meets Xbox Series S and Switch 2, You Get the Ningtendo PXBOX 5

By Bill Smith January 20, 2026

A modder from China named XNZ has gone ahead and put together an impressive build by taking three different gaming consoles and somehow compressing them all into one working machine, which they’ve named the Ningtendo PXBOX 5. The custom-built creation combines the core components of a PlayStation 5, an Xbox Series S (they chose the more compact Series S for integration), and a Nintendo Switch 2 into a single device around the size of a conventional console.

Terminator 2D: No Fate Launches, is Pixel-Perfect Assault on Skynet

By Bill Smith December 16, 2025

Bitmap Bureau has finally launched Terminator 2D: No Fate. This game expands on the popular 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, featuring side-scrolling action gameplay that allows you to play as Sarah Connor, John Connor, and the Terminator T-800 as you face Skynet soldiers and the infamous T-1000. Reef Entertainment has released the game on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Why Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller in Carbon Black (2025) is a Reliable Choice for Any Setup

By Bill Smith December 14, 2025

Microsoft is constantly updating the Xbox Wireless Controller in Carbon Black, priced at $38 (was $64.99), with little improvements that may appear insignificant at first but build up over time. The sculpted curves and improved shape of the item create a surprising change in how it fits in your hand, regardless of whether your hands are large or tiny. Time flies when you can play for hours on end without getting tired.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Lands in 2026, Powered by Unreal Engine 5

By Bill Smith December 14, 2025

Bandai Namco announced at The Game Awards (TGA) last week that the long-awaited Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will return after a seven-year hiatus. True to form, Bandai Namco Aces, the team behind every major entry in the series to date, began development of this highly anticipated air combat title in 2020, and we’re in for a great treat when it hits the Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PCs in 2026.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Will Have Fans Chasing Fragments Of The Scion Across Forgotten Corners Of The World

By Bill Smith December 13, 2025

Lara Croft bursts back onto the scene with the familiar sight of those dual pistols slung over her shoulder. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will be released in 2026 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S consoles, as well as on PC via Steam, just in time for the series’ 30th anniversary celebration. The project’s crew consists of seasoned Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, all of whom now work for Amazon Games. They’re utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to bring this remake to life, and it’s going to be a true visual treat, with sharp graphics and a whole new way of playing, all the while keeping the raw adrenaline of the original 1996 game.