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Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.

Xbox is cancelling Rare's 'Everwild' as part of broader cuts — with 'Perfect Dark' and more possibly impacted as well
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox As part of broader cuts to the Xbox division, Rare's Everwild and ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG have been canceled.

Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs with jobs cut at King and ZeniMax Media
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Microsoft is laying off employees in its Xbox division, including cuts to the teams at King and ZeniMax Media.

After playing Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I still have these concerns
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a brutal Soulslike action-RPG. After going hands-on at Summer Game Fest 2025, I still have some concerns.

Marvel Rivals Season 3 brings Blade and Phoenix, but I need this issue fixed
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Marvel Rivals Season 3 is bringing Blade and Phoenix, but I still need balance issues resolved for my poor main, Thor.

New Vegas director says it's a "mistake" to trade depth for approachability — and he's right
By Brendan Lowry published
News Obsidian Entertainment's Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says it would be a "mistake" to get rid of RPG depth and "crunch" in pursuit of approachability.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, while Squanch Games' High on Life is returning to the subscription service in July.

Minecraft Vibrant Visuals is beautiful, but it needs improvement
By Adam Hales published
Gaming I played Minecraft with Vibrant Visuals enabled on my Xbox Series X and Series X. This upgrade makes the game feel more alive, but it still needs some improvements.
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