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2026
Bethesda Game Studios union protests Microsoft Xbox layoffs with inflatable rat and 800 red flags
Employees at Bethesda's Rockville, Maryland office placed a giant inflatable rat nicknamed 'Scabby' outside the office and planted 800 red flags, each representing an employee laid off since July 2025, to protest Microsoft's large-scale layoffs. Union member Nathan Hahn said the flags were a public reminder of how many people management had cut from their teams.
2026
Xbox announces layoffs of about 3,200 employees as part of 'great reset'
Xbox announced layoffs of approximately 3,200 employees as part of a plan it calls a 'great reset'; Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the move would help the company restore profitability. The layoffs follow earlier rounds of job cuts, project cancellations and studio closures, and have reduced the gaming business's headcount substantially.
2026
Bethesda workers protest Microsoft layoffs during Xbox CEO visit
Bethesda employees staged a protest outside the studio during an Xbox leadership visit, displaying a giant inflatable 'Scabby the Rat' and hundreds of red flags to demonstrate against Microsoft's layoffs, which affected about 3,200 Xbox and studio employees.
2026
Microsoft unveils Gears of War: E-Day themed Xbox controllers
Microsoft announced two Gears of War: E-Day themed accessories for The Coalition's Xbox exclusive game: a limited-edition Xbox wireless controller and an Xbox Design Lab custom version. The limited-edition controller is available for pre-order at the Microsoft Store and retail channels and will officially launch on October 6; Xbox Design Lab customization opens September 30. Microsoft also partnered with 8BitDo on a matching charging dock.
2026
Xbox launches disc-to-digital feature to convert physical game discs into digital copies
Xbox announced a disc-to-digital feature that lets players turn physical Xbox One discs into digital copies by slotting them into a disc drive, enabled by serial numbers embedded on discs and described as part of Xbox's ongoing game preservation efforts.
2022
Microsoft offers refurbished Xbox Series X for $30 less
Microsoft listed certified refurbished Xbox Series X consoles in its US store for $469.99, $30 below the original price.
2022
Xbox collaborates with accessory makers on Spring collection
The Designed for Xbox team partnered with PowerA, OtterBox, and 8BitDo on a pastel-colored Spring collection of controllers and accessories.
2022
8BitDo announces Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox
8BitDo announced the Ultimate Wired Controller, an Xbox gamepad. The article says it is expected to start shipping on May 31; that future shipment was not reported as completed.
2022
Smilegate launches CrossfireX for Xbox consoles
Smilegate launched the first-person shooter CrossfireX for next-generation consoles. The game became available on Xbox One and Xbox Series S and X on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
2022
Microsoft agrees to changes to Xbox subscription practices in Britain
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority secured undertakings from Microsoft addressing concerns about Xbox subscription auto-renewals. Microsoft agreed to provide upfront auto-renewal information, contact inactive customers with guidance on stopping payments, give clearer notice of future price hikes, and offer eligible annual subscribers an option to end contracts and claim pro-rata refunds.
2022
Microsoft agrees to undertakings on Xbox subscriptions in Britain
The UK Competition and Markets Authority said it secured undertakings from Microsoft concerning Xbox subscription auto-renewals, price-rise information, cancellation assistance for inactive customers and pro-rata refunds.
2022
Xbox launches Year of the Tiger limited-edition bundle
Xbox introduced 15 limited-edition bundles featuring an Xbox Series S console and Xbox Wireless Controller with Year of the Tiger designs.
2022
OPI and Xbox announce collaboration
OPI and Xbox announced a collaboration involving a gaming-inspired spring 2022 nail polish collection and related promotional activities.
2022
OPI announces Xbox-inspired nail polish collection
OPI announced a 12-shade nail polish collection inspired by Xbox gaming, with the collection planned for spring 2022.
2021
Xbox and Singtel partner on Xbox All Access in Singapore
Xbox and Singtel partnered to offer the Xbox All Access gaming package exclusively to Singtel customers in Singapore.
2021
Xbox and Singtel announce Xbox All Access launch in Singapore
Xbox and Singtel announced that Xbox All Access, a gaming package offered exclusively to Singtel customers in Singapore, would launch nationwide on December 9, 2021. The package includes an Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console and a 24-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.
2021
Evil Genius 2 boxed editions launch on PlayStation and Xbox
Evil Genius 2: World Domination boxed editions were released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 30.
2021
Microsoft launches virtual Xbox 20th Anniversary museum
Microsoft launched a browser-based virtual museum for Xbox’s 20th anniversary, featuring historical news, 3D objects and personal statistics for signed-in Xbox account users.
2021
Microsoft makes an updated Windows Xbox app available to testers
Microsoft made a new Windows Xbox app available to testers. The updated app lets PC players install games in folders of their choice and access game files without restrictions.
2021
Gucci and Xbox limited-edition collaboration
Gucci and Xbox collaborated on a limited-edition Xbox console and accessories, with 100 sets available.