Gaming News — 2026-05-16#

Top Story#

Microsoft’s gaming division has officially rebranded itself to an all-caps “XBOX” under the leadership of new CEO Asha Sharma. Following a social media poll where almost 65% of fans voted for the capitalized version, the change has already taken effect across XBOX’s main X account and executive profiles, marking a loud, nostalgic shift for the platform.

News & Reviews#

[Mixtape is Here to Stay] · IGN Annapurna Interactive has firmly shot down rumors that its coming-of-age masterpiece Mixtape will eventually be delisted due to expiring music licenses. The development team paid extra to secure perpetual licenses for the game’s phenomenal soundtrack, meaning this 10/10 game won’t suffer the same digital death as Alan Wake or Rock Band 4. This is a massive win for game preservation and a huge relief for anyone worried about losing access to such a stylish hit.