Author: Sarah Connor
Category: Responsible GamingDecember 17, 2025 How to Engage with Your Kids’ Gaming – Practical Tips from Parenting Expert, Dr. Becky Xbox Wire Team One of the standout insights from our recent Culture of Play Report is that more than 70% of players want to share their love of gaming with the next generation. To help parents and caregivers navigate that journey, we partnered with clinical psychologist and parenting expert, Dr. Becky Kennedy. In a new series of short videos created with Xbox, she shares practical ways to build connection – like asking what kids enjoy or sitting alongside them during play. These small actions can spark meaningful conversations and help kids feel seen and supported. There are three short videos to…
“I wouldn’t go in there,” warns traveling storyteller Ugetsu, as Atsu approaches two large and looming wooden doors. “Because you may not return.” It’s a caution many Ghost of Yōtei players loved to ignore. As the trigger point for revered side-quest The Spider Lily General, that ominous gate is the start of a haunting mythological adventure that lingers long in memory after its completion. Only fitting for a game that launched so close to Halloween. I spoke to Creative Directors, Nate Fox and Jason Connell, to find out the inspiration and secrets behind The Spider Lily General, and how they…
Category: GamesDecember 17, 2025 Helldivers 2 x Killzone – Two Eras Unite for One Legendary Warbond Dominic Wiggan, Senior Copywriter SIE Valiant soldiers! Proud, patriotic citizens! Helldivers of today and tomorrow! Super Earth high command brings you fantastic news. In a historic display of intergalactic diplomacy, Super Earth has sanctioned its first-ever deployment of PlayStation-forged Killzone content to arm valiant Xbox recruits awaiting the call to serve. The unmissable Helldivers 2 x Killzone Legendary Warbond* is en route to Xbox Series X|S, fully loaded with advanced, battle-ready weaponry, cutting-edge armour sets and more. Inspired by the ever-indomitable Helghast Empire, this…
As we continue sharing more from the world of Saros, today we’re stepping behind the scenes to highlight one of the pillars of this new universe: its characters. This latest trailer marks the first time we’ve shown a deeper look at our ensemble cast: the faces, voices, and performances anchoring the story of Saros. What you’ll see in the trailer is more than motion capture and dialogue. It’s months of collaboration, interpretation, and trust between our directors, our actors, and the entire studio. Below, our team shares what it meant to bring these characters from script to screen. Play Video…
Category: Podcast Official Xbox Podcast | Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with Naoki Hamaguchi Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Published December 16, 2025 Related Stories for “Official Xbox Podcast | Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with Naoki Hamaguchi” Category: PodcastOfficial Xbox Podcast | Dropping in on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Category: PodcastOfficial Xbox Podcast | Deep(er) Dive Into Towerborne Category: AnnouncementsNew Copilot for Gaming Aims to Save You Time, Help You Get Good The post Official Xbox Podcast | Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with Naoki Hamaguchi appeared first on Xbox Wire. Go to Source (xbox.com)
Category: Games Guided by the Light: The Paladin Joins Diablo IV Chelsea Leah, Blizzard Entertainment Published December 16, 2025 SummaryThe Paladin class arrives in Diablo IV with the pre-purchase of Lord of Hatred. The Paladin comes with unique skills, the Oath System, and transformative angelic powers. Celebrate with the Goblin Greetings holiday event, featuring fun festive rewards. Since Diablo IV launched, we’ve heard your voices echo across Sanctuary. The community has been loud and clear: you wanted the Paladin. Your prayers have been answered – they’re finally here! Get ready to wield divine power and become a shining beacon of hope in the Eternal Conflict. The Paladin is a holy champion whose faith is both a weapon to strike down enemies and a shield to protect themselves. They are devout followers…
Category: AnnouncementsDecember 16, 2025 Xbox December Update: Xbox Mobile App Updates, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio Support, and More Dean Shimabukuro, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Services Marketing Contents Here’s What’s New: A new store tab on the Xbox mobile app and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio support for the Xbox Wireless Headset In Case You Missed It: The Xbox Wireless Controller – Fallout Pip-Boy and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Fallout Pip-Boy exclusively with Xbox Design Labs, and the Fallout 76 dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S consoles Game Additions: Handheld Compatibility Program, Xbox Play Anywhere,…
Let me tell you how a PlayStation in a Welsh recording studio sparked a three-decade journey into the rhythm-action genre. This is the birth of our game, Aaero2: Black Razor Edition, which is available now on PS5.. As the 90s came to an end, my band had just signed our first record deal and we were living at a recording studio in Wales, recording our first EP. One evening, with my guitar parts, the bass and drums already in the bag, the drummer and I noticed a PlayStation under the TV in the lounge. There were two games; Colin McRae…
Behind the scenes the team here at Bungie has been incredibly hard at work on Marathon, our brand-new PvPvE extraction shooter* – where the dark sci-fi world of Tau Ceti collides with tense survival FPS gameplay. In Marathon, players scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV as a bio-cybernetic Runner while surviving against hostile UESC security forces, rival Runners, and unpredictable environments to seek their fortune. Today’s ViDoc shares a new look at Marathon’s gameplay and immersive sci-fi setting. The team also explores updates since Alpha, like improved visual fidelity, proximity chat, solo play, and a new Runner shell:…
Category: Xbox Game PassDecember 15, 2025 Celebrate the Season with EA Play’s Holiday Picks Juliet Niczewicz, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, EA From Dec 15-24, we’re shining the spotlight on titles in The Play List and trials — with unique benefits and challenges. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members receive EA Play with their subscription, so make sure to check out all your rewards starting today. EA Play’s Holiday Picks Sports games dominate days 1 to 4, with EA Sports UFC 5 ringing the starting bell. Set up your favorite matches from 2025 to relive iconic wins or change…