Obsidian Entertainment is returning to its beloved Grounded universe with Grounded 2. This sequel plans to expand on the original game's concept with more bugs to hunt, more diverse environments, new tools to craft, the ability to ride bugs, and more.
Electronic Arts' ambitions with Battlefield 6 are massive, but changes to its development process have resulted in "extraordinary stress and long hours" for its developers.
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports 48 languages — and it just added smarter tools for Outlook, Edge, Excel, and its mobile app.
Amid news of Microsoft's latest layoffs, a report has claimed Microsoft Gaming and Xbox head Phil Spencer is planning to leave the company. This isn't true, however.
Today's Microsoft layoffs have me worried about developers at Xbox Game Studios. Rare has been a big part of my life, but I'm starting to question if they'll be around much longer.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everwild-cancellation-has-me-worried-for-xbox-creativity
Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-closing-down-xbox-studio-the-initiative
As part of broader cuts to the Xbox division, Rare's Everwild has been canceled.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-cancellations-july-2025
A sub-$800 MacBook is reportedly in the works, targeting the midrange PC market, notorious for its lackluster hardware. If true, Windows OEMs are in trouble.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/apple-making-cheap-macbook-bad-news-for-windows
Microsoft has begun global layoffs as previously reported, with staff impacted in various departments from Azure to Xbox.
Microsoft is laying off employees in its Xbox division, including cuts to the teams at King and ZeniMax Media.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-july-2025