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The ‘Return of Xbox’: Why Microsoft is Dropping its Corporate Gaming Name

According to a report from The Verge, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has officially begun dismantling the Microsoft Gaming corporate brand, announcing during an internal town hall that the division will return to its original Xbox identity. Sources familiar with the meeting shared that Sharma is prioritizing a "return of Xbox" to correct previous strategic missteps....
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Xbox Slashes Game Pass Prices in Canada: Here are the Changes

Microsoft has officially lowered Xbox Game Pass prices in Canada as of April 21, 2026. The move follows internal discussions at the company regarding the service becoming too expensive for many players to maintain. Just seven months ago, Xbox increased these rates, but the new pricing actually brings costs lower than they were before that...

PlayStation Plus April Lineup Includes Wild Arms 4 and Horizon Remastered

Sony has confirmed today the next wave of titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April 2026. Subscribers on the Extra and Premium tiers will gain access to several high-profile additions starting April 21. The Crew Motorfest leads the update, allowing players to drive across a digital recreation of Hawaii. This joins the...

Roblox to Block Chat and Specific Games for Kids Under 16 in Safety Pivot

Roblox is overhauling how younger players use its platform by introducing new age-restricted accounts and giving parents more power to monitor what their kids are doing. Starting in early June, the company will roll out two new account types known as Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. The update is designed to automatically sort users under...

Apple Arcade’s May Lineup: Nick Jr. Classics and a Pizza Sim Coming Soon

Apple has announced a new batch of games coming to its Arcade subscription service next month, headlined by a massive collection of nostalgic titles for kids. Starting May 7, subscribers can download Nick Jr. Replay!, which features more than 50 classic games starring characters like Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja...