This isn't a surprising death, when you look back at the last few years

The 38-year veteran of Microsoft calls his time there an 'epic ride'

Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Xbox, with Spencer retiring on February 23. Asha Sharma becomes CEO, focusing on great games and innovating play. Concerns linger about their departures.

Game Pass is adding several titles this month, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, while notable games like Injustice 2 and Shadow of War will be leaving the service.

Avowed is set to launch on PS5 on February 17th, bringing updates like improved skill trees and a new 3rd person view, along with additional features for all versions.

Xbox's Developer Direct on January 22 will showcase Playground games' Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, both set for a 2026 release, along with the third-party title Beast of Reincarnation.

MachineGames is reportedly developing Wolfenstein 3, coinciding with a rumored Amazon TV show. The studio aims to return to the series, expressing commitment to telling more of its story.

Halo Infinite will cease major updates on November 18, four years post-launch. The final update, Operation: Infinite, marks a disappointing end, as players feel betrayed by unfulfilled promises.