Joseph Lemons
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Apple & Tech Lover, all around creative person, gamer & nerd
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Xbox has provided an update to its "Shared Commitment to Safer Gaming," which it has partnered on with Nintendo and Sony.
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Xbox Updates Safer Gaming Commitment With Nintendo And Sony
Xbox has provided an update to its "Shared Commitment to Safer Gaming," which it has partnered on with Nintendo and Sony.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Xbox has provided an update to its "Shared Commitment to Safer Gaming," which it has partnered on with Nintendo and Sony.
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Is anyone else sick & tired of release date leaks 😑
The release date for Forza Horizon 6 has leaked early, after a pop-up in Forza Horizon 5 started appearing.
Forza Horizon 6 release date leaks in FH5
The release date for Forza Horizon 6 has leaked early, after a pop-up in Forza Horizon 5 started appearing. Forza Horizon 6 Release Date | image credit: XBOXF10 on Twitter Twitter account @XBOXF10 has posted an image from inside Forza Horizon 5 that gives the release date for the 6th game of the series. According to the image, Forza Horizon 6 will launch on May 15th in early-access, with a May 19th release for the standard edition. Users who buy the Premium Upgrade will receive the following: Early Access - Play 4 days early starting May 15th,
xboxera.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Is anyone else sick & tired of release date leaks 😑
😡🤬 so much for progressing forward with automated driving
Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature
Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature
Do we even need a Level 3 system?
buff.ly
January 14, 2026 at 12:21 AM
😡🤬 so much for progressing forward with automated driving
If you want to help keep Crucial around
After Shutting Down Crucial, Micron Says It's Trying To "Help Consumers"
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After Shutting Down Crucial, Micron Says It's Trying To "Help Consumers"
In a recent interview, one Micron executive says that the company is still trying to "help consumers" despite shutting down its Crucial brand
insider-gaming.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
If you want to help keep Crucial around
Good games sell well imagine that
Xbox’s PlayStation 5 port of Forza Horizon 5 has reportedly been a big hit, surpassing 5 million sales and generating over $300 million in revenue for Microsoft.
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Xbox’s Forza Horizon 5 has reportedly been a big hit on PS5, passing 5 million sales | VGC
The PS5 port is estimated to have generated Microsoft over $300m in revenue…
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January 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Good games sell well imagine that
Shout out to Shift Up for having good taste
Stellar Blade studio Shift Up has gifted all its staff $3,500, AirPods Max and an Apple Watch to mark the start of the new year.
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Stellar Blade studio Shift Up has gifted all its staff $3,500, AirPods Max and an Apple Watch | VGC
The studio frequently gives its staff gifts to encourage talent following success…
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Shout out to Shift Up for having good taste
That little wheel seems like it would be a pain more then anything
Steering wheel, meet gamepad at CES 2026!
And not just a wheel: a direct-drive force feedback one that acts like a true racing wheel, straightening itself out or not depending on the car's physics!
And not just a wheel: a direct-drive force feedback one that acts like a true racing wheel, straightening itself out or not depending on the car's physics!
January 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
That little wheel seems like it would be a pain more then anything
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Microsoft are kicking 2026 off in just the right way with their annual developer direct, which sees Beast of Reincarnation and the double feature from Playground Games with Fable and Forza Horizon 6.
Let's break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 296!
Watch/Listen:
Let's break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 296!
Watch/Listen:
XboxEra Podcast Episode 296
Microsoft are kicking 2026 off in just the right way with their annual developer direct, which sees Beast of Reincarnation and the double feature from Playground Games with Fable and Forza Horizon 6. Let's break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 296! Jon, Nick and Jesse return to talk about all the latest in video games! We've been playing a few things this week, but for the most part, we're not actually allowed to talk about any of them - which is a bit of a bummer! (Don't worry, we'll share more very soon!) In the meantime though, there's…
xboxera.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Microsoft are kicking 2026 off in just the right way with their annual developer direct, which sees Beast of Reincarnation and the double feature from Playground Games with Fable and Forza Horizon 6.
Let's break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 296!
Watch/Listen:
Let's break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 296!
Watch/Listen:
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⭐ XEP 304: Xbox Developer Direct Preview | Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Avowed PS5 | What Xbox needs now—and why the 25th year matters. 🤯
Clear takes. Thoughtful discussion. No console-war noise. 🎮 #XboxNews #Gaming
iT: apple.co/2OL6SSV
Sp: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
YT: www.youtube.com/live/etIwSYf...
Clear takes. Thoughtful discussion. No console-war noise. 🎮 #XboxNews #Gaming
iT: apple.co/2OL6SSV
Sp: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
YT: www.youtube.com/live/etIwSYf...
XEP 304: Xbox Dev Direct 2026 Leaked | Fable Deep Dive | Avowed Goes PS5
YouTube video by Xbox Expansion Pass
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January 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM
⭐ XEP 304: Xbox Developer Direct Preview | Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Avowed PS5 | What Xbox needs now—and why the 25th year matters. 🤯
Clear takes. Thoughtful discussion. No console-war noise. 🎮 #XboxNews #Gaming
iT: apple.co/2OL6SSV
Sp: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
YT: www.youtube.com/live/etIwSYf...
Clear takes. Thoughtful discussion. No console-war noise. 🎮 #XboxNews #Gaming
iT: apple.co/2OL6SSV
Sp: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
YT: www.youtube.com/live/etIwSYf...
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The XboxEra Podcast Episode 296 is going LIVE.
Jump in and let's chat:
- Xbox Developer_Direct - Fable! FH6! Beast!
- Xbox's 2026 gets detailed - Fallout! Ninja Theory! Wolfenstein! Starcraft! More!
+ Towerborne! Avowed on PS5!
Jump in!
youtu.be/D_uad44UO1s
Jump in and let's chat:
- Xbox Developer_Direct - Fable! FH6! Beast!
- Xbox's 2026 gets detailed - Fallout! Ninja Theory! Wolfenstein! Starcraft! More!
+ Towerborne! Avowed on PS5!
Jump in!
youtu.be/D_uad44UO1s
"Dev Direct is a Playground" - The XboxEra Podcast | Episode 296
YouTube video by XboxEra
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January 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The XboxEra Podcast Episode 296 is going LIVE.
Jump in and let's chat:
- Xbox Developer_Direct - Fable! FH6! Beast!
- Xbox's 2026 gets detailed - Fallout! Ninja Theory! Wolfenstein! Starcraft! More!
+ Towerborne! Avowed on PS5!
Jump in!
youtu.be/D_uad44UO1s
Jump in and let's chat:
- Xbox Developer_Direct - Fable! FH6! Beast!
- Xbox's 2026 gets detailed - Fallout! Ninja Theory! Wolfenstein! Starcraft! More!
+ Towerborne! Avowed on PS5!
Jump in!
youtu.be/D_uad44UO1s
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Xbox chief Phil Spencer has posted a video about Microsoft's 25 years of Xbox and the upcoming Developer Direct later this month. The video, posted to LinkedIn, also includes Microsoft's new Xbox 25 logo
January 9, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has posted a video about Microsoft's 25 years of Xbox and the upcoming Developer Direct later this month. The video, posted to LinkedIn, also includes Microsoft's new Xbox 25 logo
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We're kicking off 2026 with the fourth installment of Developer_Direct on January 22 – bringing you new gameplay and insights for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
Developer_Direct Returns January 22: Watch Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay, Direct from the Studios - Xbox Wire
We're kicking off 2026 with the fourth installment of Developer_Direct on January 22 – bringing you new gameplay and insights for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.
news.xbox.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We're kicking off 2026 with the fourth installment of Developer_Direct on January 22 – bringing you new gameplay and insights for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
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It’s our favorite way to kick off the new year, a brand new Developer_Direct is coming on January 22nd. Our teams has been working especially hard on this show to go inside and see Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and FABLE! #DeveloperDirect
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
Developer_Direct Returns January 22: Watch Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay, Direct from the Studios - Xbox Wire
We're kicking off 2026 with the fourth installment of Developer_Direct on January 22 – bringing you new gameplay and insights for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.
news.xbox.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
It’s our favorite way to kick off the new year, a brand new Developer_Direct is coming on January 22nd. Our teams has been working especially hard on this show to go inside and see Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and FABLE! #DeveloperDirect
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
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I'm honored to share that I've been elected Vice-Chair of the Microsoft Alumni Network Board. I'm excited to help guide our work in support of the 290,000+ members of our global community.
Looking forward to what we'll accomplish together.
Looking forward to what we'll accomplish together.
January 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM
I'm honored to share that I've been elected Vice-Chair of the Microsoft Alumni Network Board. I'm excited to help guide our work in support of the 290,000+ members of our global community.
Looking forward to what we'll accomplish together.
Looking forward to what we'll accomplish together.
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it looks like the Xbox Gear Shop is coming back soon. Microsoft took it offline 5 months ago, and it looks like it’s returning just in time for Xbox’s 25th anniversary year
January 7, 2026 at 12:22 PM
it looks like the Xbox Gear Shop is coming back soon. Microsoft took it offline 5 months ago, and it looks like it’s returning just in time for Xbox’s 25th anniversary year
PlayStation is such a god damn joke at this point LMAO 🤣
Sony’s upcoming Afeela 1 car will let you drive with Astro Bot or God of War theming, it's revealed.
These themes will include “Custom wallpapers and e-motor sounds” from the games.
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These themes will include “Custom wallpapers and e-motor sounds” from the games.
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Sony’s upcoming Afeela 1 car will let you drive with Astro Bot or God of War | VGC
PlayStation themes will offer custom wallpapers and sounds effects from the games…
vgc.news
January 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
PlayStation is such a god damn joke at this point LMAO 🤣
HELLZ YEAH YO LUKE @insipidghost.bsky.social want an Xbox Ally for your face?
Asus ROG’s next ally is Xreal, with 240Hz AR glasses coming in 2026
Asus ROG’s next ally is Xreal, with 240Hz AR glasses coming in 2026
The ROG Control Dock includes HDMI and DisplayPort.
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 3:14 AM
HELLZ YEAH YO LUKE @insipidghost.bsky.social want an Xbox Ally for your face?
This is giving me a headache, excited to see what it’s all about
LEGO is launching the most ambitious brick it’s ever made: a tiny computer that fits entirely inside a classic 2x4 LEGO brick. It will make entire LEGO sets come to life — with humming lightsabers, roaring engines, light-up blasters, and more www.theverge.com/tech/854556/...
Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years
Starting with Lego Star Wars.
www.theverge.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
This is giving me a headache, excited to see what it’s all about
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David Rosen, co-founder of Sega and a founding father of the Japanese arcade scene, has died at the age of 95.
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Sega co-founder and arcade founding father, David Rosen, dies age 95 | VGC
The American Airman was integral in establishing Sega’s games business and the Japanese arcade scene…
vgc.news
January 5, 2026 at 10:36 AM
David Rosen, co-founder of Sega and a founding father of the Japanese arcade scene, has died at the age of 95.
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Getting a Steam Deck OLED at the end of the month, pretty stoked 😎
January 4, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Getting a Steam Deck OLED at the end of the month, pretty stoked 😎
