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Leaked: Xbox 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Console Is the Priciest Xbox Ever

Microsoft's special limited edition Xbox Series X, built to celebrate the console brand's 25th anniversary, has had its price and release date leaked ahead of any official announcement. Dubbed the "X25," the console sports a retro-inspired translucent green design and reportedly carries a price tag on par with the PlayStation 5 Pro, making it the most expensive Xbox hardware ever sold. The leak also points to a Black Friday launch window, suggesting Microsoft is positioning the collector's item as a premium holiday gift.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Details Revealed: Riot Shield Returns, Switch 2 Performance, and More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is generating a wave of buzz ahead of its release, with a flurry of new details dropping on August 21, 2026. Among the biggest reveals is the return of the Riot Shield, one of the franchise's most divisive pieces of equipment. According to GameSpot, the shield is making a comeback but with "major changes" designed to address longstanding community complaints, suggesting Activision is trying to balance its usefulness without making it the frustrating presence it has been in past entries. On top of that, Activision confirmed day-one DLC that pays tribute to a real-life Medal of Honor recipient who lost an eye and teeth in a grenade blast, continuing the franchise's tradition of honoring genuine military heroes through in-game content.

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Double Fine Regains Full IP Rights and Returns to Kickstarter After Xbox Split

Double Fine Productions has confirmed that it has regained the IP and publishing rights for every game it released during its time under Xbox, marking a clean break from Microsoft following the studio's independence. In a statement that will resonate with longtime fans, the studio noted that "buying any of our games helps support the studio," meaning all revenue from sales of titles like Psychonauts 2 now flows directly back to the developer rather than to a publisher. The full IP transfer covers the entire catalog produced under the Xbox umbrella, with Double Fine confirming: "Everything, we got back, the transfer of the IP came back to us."

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GTA 6 Leaker Cyberleek Hunted by Take-Two as Microsoft and Discord Subpoenaed

The GTA 6 leak saga reached a dramatic new level this week as Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive filed subpoenas in a federal district court demanding that Microsoft and Discord hand over any data "sufficient to identify" the person or persons behind the ongoing leaks. The culprit, operating under the name "Cyberleek," is believed to have access to a playable build of the game and has released multiple gameplay clips revealing new details, including traffic cameras, car trackers, and drivers who physically resist carjackings. Despite heightened security measures put in place after the major 2022 hack, Rockstar has reportedly been unable to identify who Cyberleek actually is. Rockstar employees are said to be frustrated by the situation, though some observers note the leaks may ultimately be building even more hype ahead of the game's planned reveal. Xbox confirmed it is "working closely" with Take-Two and Rockstar to support efforts to protect their creative works, signaling cooperation with the subpoena process.

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Naughty Dog's Intergalactic Adds Uncharted and Last of Us Veteran Robin Atkin Downes

Naughty Dog's highly anticipated sci-fi action game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, continues to grow its roster with a familiar face from the studio's past. Veteran voice actor Robin Atkin Downes has confirmed his involvement in the project, bringing with him a history of collaboration with the studio across both the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises. Downes made the announcement himself, adding to the excitement surrounding the game's still-developing cast.

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