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"Xbox will dissolve into Windows," ex PlayStation boss says, which is Microsoft's "strength"
Winsage
June 12, 2026

“Xbox will dissolve into Windows,” ex PlayStation boss says, which is Microsoft’s “strength”

Reports indicate that Xbox is preparing for significant company-wide layoffs expected at the end of June 2026 as part of a restructuring initiative led by new CEO Asha Sharma. The exact number of job losses and affected departments are currently uncertain. Shuhei Yoshida, a former executive at Sony Interactive Entertainment, suggested in a tweet that "Xbox will dissolve into Windows," hinting at a potential structural transformation within the company. Xbox has been experiencing declining hardware sales and has started porting flagship titles to the PlayStation 5. Additionally, there are rumors that the next generation of Xbox, referred to as Project Helix, may utilize Windows instead of the traditional Xbox operating system.
Phantom Blade: Zero devs couldn't care less about releasing near GTA 6: 'We don't even think of the competition, what matters is how polished the game is'
AppWizard
June 12, 2026

Phantom Blade: Zero devs couldn’t care less about releasing near GTA 6: ‘We don’t even think of the competition, what matters is how polished the game is’

In September 2026, the gaming industry is preparing for the release of several titles, including Grand Theft Auto 6. Phantom Blade: Zero, an action RPG, is set to launch on October 29, just three weeks before GTA 6. Game director Qiwei "Soulframe" Liang stated that the decision to launch close to GTA 6 was not influenced by competition but focused on the quality of the product. Liang emphasized that the team is addressing challenges posed by the AI-driven PC hardware crisis and aims to ensure the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, despite the demands of Unreal Engine 5.
I was big into Clutch's mix of story and racing styles, but the driving's a lot simmier than I expected
AppWizard
June 11, 2026

I was big into Clutch’s mix of story and racing styles, but the driving’s a lot simmier than I expected

Clutch is a cinematic open world action-driving game set in Monaco, where professional and underground street racing collide. It has sold over six million copies shortly after its release, making it the only racing franchise with sales comparable to major third-person action titles. The game features a narrative that follows siblings Theo and Cass Martial in the R1K racing league, incorporating fully motion-captured actors, cutscenes, and an expansive open world. Players engage in dynamic scenarios, including police chases and street racing with the Midnight Collective, where they can earn money for new cars and perform viewer-requested stunts. Clutch aims to blend narrative with gameplay, offering a vibrant experience that encourages player investment in the characters and their journeys.
15 years later, the PS2 gets a Minecraft port, and it actually hits 30fps
AppWizard
June 11, 2026

15 years later, the PS2 gets a Minecraft port, and it actually hits 30fps

The Sony PlayStation 2 is the highest-selling gaming console ever, with sales exceeding 160 million units. Minecraft is the most sold non-arcade video game, second only to Tetris in overall sales. Minecraft was never officially released on the PS2, but a developer has successfully ported Minecraft Pocket Edition version 0.6 to the PS2, allowing it to run without modded hardware. The port achieves frame rates exceeding 30fps despite the PS2's limitations, using a custom "OpenGL adaptor" and various strategies to manage the console's 32MB of RAM. The optimized version of the game is called OptiCraft.
Ico and Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda would like to see his old games on PC someday, too
AppWizard
June 10, 2026

Ico and Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda would like to see his old games on PC someday, too

Fumito Ueda, known for his work on Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian, has released a new game on PC called Gen Atlas, in collaboration with Epic Games. This marks Ueda's first directorial project aimed at PC gamers. He previously worked as an animator at Kenji Eno's studio Warp before transitioning to Sony, where he focused on PlayStation-exclusive titles until The Last Guardian in 2016. Ueda expressed hope for more of his creations to be available on PC, despite Sony's current strategy not indicating plans to port its back catalog to that platform.
Xbox 'console exclusives' are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will 'still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version'
AppWizard
June 10, 2026

Xbox ‘console exclusives’ are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will ‘still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version’

During the Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma referred to Gears of War: E-Day as an "Xbox console exclusive." Xbox's chief content officer, Matt Booty, clarified that while the game will be exclusive to the Xbox console, it will also be available on PC and through Xbox Cloud streaming services. This strategy aims to enhance Xbox's presence in the PC gaming market, which Booty acknowledges is currently lacking. Microsoft is reassessing its approach to exclusivity, contrasting with Sony's more isolated strategy. Sharma emphasized the importance of reaching large audiences through exclusive content and services to establish Xbox as a platform.
Halo Campaign Evolved: Everything we know about Master Chief's glow-up
AppWizard
June 9, 2026

Halo Campaign Evolved: Everything we know about Master Chief’s glow-up

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, featuring enhanced graphics, refined controls, and three bonus prologue missions. The release date is set for July 23, 2026, with pre-orders for the Premium or Collector’s Edition available. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and for the first time, on PlayStation 5. The remake was first teased in October 2025 with a trailer for The Silent Cartographer mission. A cinematic story trailer was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, showcasing the Master Chief and his AI companion, Cortana. The Operation Meteorite trailer introduces new content where Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson face Covenant ships in lush environments.
Summer Game Fest 2026 everything announced for pc so far – and a few rumours thrown in for good measure
AppWizard
June 5, 2026

Summer Game Fest 2026 everything announced for pc so far – and a few rumours thrown in for good measure

Summer Game Fest 2026 will take place at 10 PM BST / 5 PM EDT in Los Angeles, hosted by Geoff Keighley. The event will focus on PC games, with no updates on titles like God of War or Wolverine. Key announcements include gameplay footage for Star Wars: Zero Company, the first trailer for the open-world racing game Clutch, and a surprise announcement from Innersloth regarding Among Us. Speculation surrounds potential announcements for Guild Wars 3, an expansion for The Witcher 3 titled Songs of the Past, and Persona 6. There are also rumors about a Crimson Skies remake and a mention of Half-Life 3, alongside the release of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame.
They did motion capture on a cube
AppWizard
June 3, 2026

They did motion capture on a cube

Sony introduced the latest chapter in the God of War saga, titled God of War Laufey, during the State of Play showcase. The game explores the narrative twist that Kratos and Atreus's wife and mother is engaged in a divine battle rather than having found peace in the afterlife. Sony Santa Monica has made significant advancements in video game performance technology, including conducting motion capture on a cube. Jack Quaid will portray the character Phranque, having previously starred in The Boys, The Hunger Games, Scream, and Oppenheimer. The release date for God of War: Laufey is not yet announced, and a PC version is unlikely.
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