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Although the Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One initially sold at comparable rates, recent years have seen the newer consoles fall behind. Microsoft reported a 22% drop in hardware sales for the quarter ending June 2025. At the same time, growth in Xbox Game Pass subscriptions has been slowing down for several years, leading Microsoft to stop sharing regular subscriber numbers. Faced with these difficulties and the increasing cost and time required to develop games, Microsoft has begun releasing some of its most popular game franchises on competing platforms, hoping to increase overall gaming revenue.

The highly anticipated relaunch of Halo: Combat Evolved is planned for 2026, perfectly timed with the franchise’s 25th anniversary. First released in 2001 as a flagship title for the original Xbox, Halo: Combat Evolved marked Microsoft’s entrance into the world of console gaming. Even before the introduction of Xbox Live, the game was celebrated for its fun local multiplayer mode, made possible by the original Xbox’s System Link feature. An updated Anniversary edition of Halo: Combat Evolved was released in 2011 and is now included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC and Xbox.

The popular manga series Jujutsu Kaisen recently ended, much to the disappointment of fans who felt it still had more story to tell. However, creator Gege Akutami quickly surprised everyone by announcing a sequel. This new story introduces a fresh cast of characters – the grandchildren of Yuta and Maki, named Tsurugi and Yuka Okkotsu. The sequel, titled Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo, has just begun, but Akutami has already revealed a major plot point: one of the main characters won’t survive. In chapter 7, it was revealed that Yuka has a terminal brain tumor and only has six months to live. While her fate appears sealed, there’s still a possibility she might overcome this challenge in Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo.

For nearly twenty years, Xbox and PlayStation have been rivals, constantly competing to sell more consoles and games. While PlayStation had a lot going for it, Microsoft always had Halo – a hugely popular first-person shooter series that remained incredibly strong even when it wasn’t at its best. Now, with Xbox releasing exclusive games like Gears of War on PlayStation 5, it’s as if they’ve decided to share their biggest advantage.

Halo: Combat Evolved is being completely rebuilt and will be released in 2026. Originally launched in 2001, this remake features the classic story of Master Chief and Cortana’s fight against the Covenant, now with updated graphics for next-generation consoles. It’s coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 – a surprising addition! Halo Studios recently showed off a 13-minute demo of the game, which is currently in development, at the Halo World Championships.

The recent Battlefield 6 Season 1 test featured only three new weapons – those initially released for the season. This limited selection was actually beneficial, allowing players ample time to thoroughly test each weapon both in matches and in the practice range. Based on that testing and careful analysis, it’s clear these weapons will likely be the most powerful and frequently used in the next Battlefield 6 meta.

One Piece is now in its final arc, and the creator, Eiichiro Oda, promises it will be the most thrilling part of the entire story. Oda has been eager to reach this point and draw these final battles for years. After a long wait, he’s finally able to reveal secrets he’s kept hidden and focus on the key characters he’s been developing throughout the series.

Halo has been a groundbreaking first-person shooter for nearly three decades, known for its epic sci-fi story and exciting action. It’s become incredibly popular, especially among Xbox fans – most have played a Halo game at least twice. The series began with the original ‘Halo: Combat Evolved,’ released with the first Xbox in 2001. Recently, at the Halo World Championships, the team at Halo Studios confirmed rumors that have been circulating for a while.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A sold over 5.8 million copies in its first week, according to The Pokémon Company. While this is less than the 6.5 million copies sold during the first week of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it’s a strong start. Z-A sold approximately 1.8 million more copies in its first week than Pokémon X and Y did when those games were first released.

As a big fan, I was really hoping for a substantial update with the Horrors of Kairos, but honestly, it’s pretty underwhelming. It’s so small, I almost didn’t even realize it was happening! They’ve just changed the weather a bit and added two pieces of Legendary gear. And unfortunately, those additions aren’t great. Playing the event feels more like the really tedious parts of the General Knoxx DLC from the first Borderlands – remember those? It’s especially disappointing considering how well Borderlands 3 did Halloween, and it makes me a little worried about what future updates might look like. I was expecting much more!