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Xbox is cleaning house for next-gen, and social clubs were just in the way
Xbox Xbox has removed Social Clubs, prompting questions about the future of its social features. I'm exploring what could be next, and whether Xbox is moving away from its social roots.
Xbox pushes back on swirling third-party "Project Helix" rumors
Xbox While OEM devices are not ruled out, the company remains committed to building and selling its own hardware, offering clearer direction amid ongoing speculation.
Delisted Xbox 360 games show up on the Xbox Store, drawing player attention
Xbox Several delisted Xbox and Xbox 360 games have recently appeared on the Xbox Store, leading many to wonder if they'll be made backwards compatible soon.
Here's how Xbox says devs should get ready for the next-gen Project Helix console
Xbox Want your game to run natively on the next-gen Xbox console Project Helix? Microsoft says you should be developing for Xbox on PC" and Xbox Play Anywhere.
'Crimson Desert' issues on Xbox PC underpins the vast amount of work required for Xbox Helix
Xbox "Crimson Desert" should've been a big win for Xbox Play Anywhere on PC, but what followed was a swath of issues that casts a bit of a question mark over Xbox Helix.
Fans push back on Xbox’s development pitch, arguing the platform’s problems lie elsewhere
Xbox Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.
Windows Wrap: How the next Xbox will help save Windows 11
Windows Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.
Microsoft confirms custom AMD chip and FSR Diamond for Project Helix
Xbox A GDC presentation has finally given us a clearer picture of Project Helix, Xbox’s next console built around AMD hardware, AI powered graphics technology, and PC compatibility.
