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A recently deleted image hinted that future Xbox consoles might access Steam, and that rumor now seems likely to become reality. Windows Central spoke with Microsoft about its plans for the next Xbox, confirming that many circulating rumors are accurate. Microsoft is developing a device that merges console gaming with a PC-like Windows interface, which would allow players to use other game stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, or GOG, and also to install mods and other programs more easily. The next Xbox will also remove the paid barrier for multiplayer games. Currently, Xbox only allows free multiplayer access in exclusively multiplayer or free-to-play titles like Fortnite or Call of Duty: Warzone. However, the new Xbox will allow players to access any game’s multiplayer mode without a Game Pass subscription. This change would position the Microsoft console more like a gaming PC than ever. In a recent interview with Mashable, Sarah Bond, Head of Xbox at Microsoft, discussed this shift and said that the new console aims to deliver a premium experience. As a result, the new Xbox may have a price point similar to a high-end gaming PC, making it more expensive than current Xbox models.

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In a whirlwind of gaming revelations, Marcus Thompson kicks off the month with an astonishing tale in “Wachowski Siblings Wanted Kojima to Make a Matrix Game, but Konami Said No” (2025-10-29). Through Christopher Bergstresser’s interview with Time Extension, we learn that the directors of The Matrix trilogy once eyed Hideo Kojima to helm their cinematic world as a video game. However, Konami’s then-CEO swiftly shot down this intriguing collaboration, leaving us to ponder what could have been in Marcus’ insightful piece here Wachowski Siblings Wanted Kojima to Make a Matrix Game, but Konami Said No. Meanwhile, Microsoft makes waves with their groundbreaking announcement, as Bruno Pferd reports in “Halo Comes to PlayStation: The End of an Era, the Beginning of Another” (published October 27th, 2025). The iconic Halo franchise is breaking its console exclusivity barriers, with Halo Campaign Evolved set to launch not just on Xbox Series X|S and PC, but also on PS5 by 2026. This significant shift promises to expand the reach of one of gaming’s most beloved franchises while fostering unity across platforms – a historic change you can dive into here Halo Comes to PlayStation: The End of an Era, the Beginning of Another, How Did We Get Here?. In another fascinating turn, Hideo Kojima sheds light on a missed opportunity in Carlos Mendoza’s latest post. Through a revealing interview with former Konami executive Christopher Bergstresser, we learn that The Matrix creators once proposed a game with Kojima at the helm – an offer Kojima admits he was unaware of but might have considered. Explore this intriguing what-if scenario in “Kojima States He Never Knew of Matrix Game Proposal, Admits He Might Have Accepted It” here Kojima States He Never Knew of Matrix Game Proposal, Admits He Might Have Accepted It.