On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re at BlizzCon and sitting down with the Overwatch team to talk all about Season 5’s newest hero: Doctrine. We’re also diving into the new map Grimsvötn, talking updates to Sombra and Roadhog, and so much more. TRANSCRIPT LINA MADRID: Games in this podcast range from E […] The post Overwatch w/Devs: Doctrine, Grimsvötn, Reworks, and More | Official XBOX Podcast appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Kernel Hearts is an action RPG about magical girls fighting angels to save the world, but it’s so much more than a punchy soundbite can explain. The game and its characters are a love letter to two cultures that have shaped the lives of the developers. Japanese culture inspired the art, the story, even the […] The post Character Development and Storytelling in Kernel Hearts, Out Now on XBOX appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Fountains is a solo-developed Metroidvania inspired by Dark Souls and Hollow Knight, built over five years by creator John Pywell. With the game now launching on XBOX, we spoke with Pywell about its development, influences, and unexpected international success. Sam: So firstly, tell us a bit about yourself – a brief introduction of anything you’d […] The post Five Years of Solo Development – Interview with Fountains Creator John Pywell appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Today, I’m proud to share that Gears of War: E-Day has officially gone gold, marking a major milestone for the team as we enter the final stretch toward launch. On behalf of everyone at The Coalition, I want to thank the many people who helped bring us to this moment, especially the fans. Your passion […] The post Gears of War: E-Day Has Gone Gold, Pre-Install Begins September 29, Full PC Specifications Revealed appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Time to clear the flank and walk the plank with Free Play Days! Hell Let Loose is available on XBOX and PC this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, September 17 until Sunday, September 20. Additionally, Sea of Thieves is free for all XBOX members to try from […] The post Free Play Days – Sea of Thieves and Hell Let Loose Vietnam appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Tokyo Game Show is a celebration of the creators, developers, and communities shaping the future of gaming. As we celebrate 25 years of XBOX and over 20 years in Japan, Tokyo Game Show is an opportunity to recognize the players, creators, and developers who have helped define gaming culture. During the XBOX Tokyo Game Show […] The post XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Just when it appeared that the XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast had come to a close, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima arrived with one more surprise: fresh updates on OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, including the news that Swedish actor and producer Bill Skarsgård will portray the lead role in PHYSINT, the upcoming action-espionage […] The post Tokyo Game Show 2026: Bill Skarsgård Cast as Lead Role in PHYSINT appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Hi, I’m Zhenghua Yang (Z), Founder of Serenity Forge and Game Director on Faraday Blues. If you just watched the XBOX Tokyo Game Show Broadcast, you saw the world premiere of a game we’ve kept close to our hearts for a long time. Faraday Blues is a surreal sci-fi adventure about a daughter searching for […] The post Faraday Blues: Rewrite Your Family’s Fate Across Three Shattered Realities appeared first on XBOX Wire.

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Sea of Thieves: Season 21 is landing, and everyone’s welcome on the waves in time for Talk like a Pirate Day – we’re bringing new items, rewards, and sweepstakes for amazing prizes. And it all starts with a Free Play Weekend. From September 17 at 15:00 UTC (through to September 21 17:00 UTC), Rare’s shared-world […] The post Sea of Thieves: Season 21, Talk Like a Pirate Day, New Rewards, Amazing Prizes and More! appeared first on XBOX Wire.

At Outright Games, we’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Hasbro to bring some of their most loved family games into Hasbro Games Junior Collection. Bringing together Clue Junior, Monopoly Junior and The Game of Life Junior, the collection offers a new way for families to enjoy game night together while staying true to […] The post Inside the Mystery of Clue Junior in Hasbro Games Junior Collection appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the upcoming action-soulslike sequel from Team Ninja (Nier, Ninja Gaiden), will be released on March 4, 2027 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S (including day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate), and Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, a free playable alpha demo is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The demo will only be active for a limited time, from now through September 30.