This was so much fun to put together, from going hands-on with Kiln to spending some time talking to Derek about this game’s journey (so far). Thank you to @doublefine.com for letting me tell this story! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

A NICE SURPRISE? In this economy? @mike-nelson.bsky.social has sculpted a looovely piece about Double Fine's pottery brawler with insight from the game's Project Lead, bust out the fine china for this read (and drop it on the floor): news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

Live look at Crystal Palace fans this morning.

for the first time in many years I think it's worth going out of your way to watch some San Jose Sharks games. defector.com/the-sharks-s...

Happy Halloween! Here’s what I have in the menu. What are you playing tonight?

I love this piece from @mike-nelson.bsky.social - a character build guide for The Outer Worlds 2 with a difference: every entry was contributed by a member of the game's QA team. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...

In our country, the power is with the people. Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event.

Keeper is really something special and it’s full of that Double Fine magic that we all love. Highly recommended you give it go.

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings, as well as the war’s many indirect victims www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

I’m really looking forward to this one. A mix of so many of my favorite genres.

Xbox Wire got an exclusive hands-on with the opening hours of Double Fine’s Keeper - and there seems to be more to this game than we knew: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

Friday plans are now set.

"Hum your favorite tune as you stroll along. Allow your mind to briefly wander and percolate on simple and stimulating questions: Why do dogs love us so much? What will be Beyoncé’s Act III album? What is the most delicious type of pie?" charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/return-you...

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is available today in Early Access for those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition. To help get your feet planted, we’ve put together a few general tips for you to consider when embarking on your skateboarding journey. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

• Mamdani is not in the country illegally • He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism • Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic • He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’ • He’s not a communist

In 80 seconds, AOC has completely dismantled the #BigUglyBill. Dems should turn this into a prime time campaign ad NOW. “This Bill is a deal with the devil”💥 @aoc.bsky.social

The @wire.xbox.com team is expanding - we're looking for an LA-based writer to help us with event coverage and more. Details here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

Loved M.A.S.K. toys as a kid. This is so awesome to see. www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...

"Cities like Seattle are on the frontlines of a larger fight over who belongs in public, whose voices matter, and whether inclusive democracy can withstand coordinated pressure. The outcome here will signal what happens next—regionally and nationwide." www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...

LFG!

UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!

This Sunday, it’s time for another huge double feature. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off on June 8, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Here's how to tune in: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

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STUNNING video of Mount Kilauea shooting lava upwards of 1,000 ft into the air during a recent eruption. 🌋 📹: @USGS

Looks like we’ve actually got a mayor’s race on our hands, Seattle. New polling has Katie Wilson and Bruce Harrell neck and neck—even with all his name ID, big-money donors, and a roster of endorsements that includes the MLK Labor council and the Chamber of Commerce.

My morning run. #OldSkaters

OMG you have got to be kidding me. Democrats, you want to know what the answer is when a reporter asks you to criticize Joe Biden? "My answer is: Republicans hate regular Americans and are trying to take away their health insurance so their creepy billionaire friends can have a tax cut."

Waiting at the dealership this morning listening to the radio, and I think it’s time we come to terms with something that has been a long time coming: Cycling CCR out of constant rotation. Appreciate their contributions, but it’s time to move on. The Beetles can join them while we’re at it.

Expedition 33’s story for me so far.

Good job, Canada.

Narrator: "He was lucky."

Feeling lucky...

Read this first before starting your adventure in @expedition33.bsky.social! We've assembled some of our favorite starting tips to assist in the early hours of this excellent RPG.

We played the upcoming remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny and spoke to its developers about the work they've put in to restore this beloved survival horror classic. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

Nothing quite as punk rock as @sanders.senate.gov

Bungie has unveiled gameplay for Marathon, a new team-based FPS extraction shooter, coming to Xbox Series X|S in September 2025. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

Check out 10 games currently in development with ID@Xbox, and 10 things you should know about each of them, from cozy survival and co-op adventures to Souls-likes, strategy, and much more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

Love seeing South of Midnight featured on ABC News in New Orleans! m.youtube.com/watch?v=YY-s...

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To celebrate, NPR wants to know how your pet has changed your life. We would also love to see photos of your purr-fect fur-ever friend.

To celebrate the launch of South of Midnight we built a massive 40 foot long Two-Toed Tom floating gator gaming houseboat. Fans can register to play the game as they float on the Louisiana bayou filled with real gators! 💚🐊 🎮 news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

Now THAT is how you do a filibuster, Senator. Respect.

And yet Joe Rogan puts guests on who say "Vaccines aren't actually responsible for the reduction in infectious diseases.”

I can’t believe this has to be said, but: You cannot tell the story of Jackie Robinson—as a ballplayer, serviceman, or human—without discussing our country’s history of racism. From Around the Horn:

The kids wanted to learn how to play X-wing over the weekend. We only lasted five turns until it dissolved into tears when my youngest lost all his shields.

Last fall, thousands of people took part in a stress reduction study, learning skills that can improve mood and reduce anxiety. The results are in: Here's what they show.

This says it all.

This is Winston Churchill visiting Washington DC to request assistance in the war against Germany. Notice he is wearing a "zip suit" and not a traditional suit. This was to honor the British troops--the same reason Zelensky dresses the way he does.

This is so cool! Nice piece of TurboGrafx gaming history here: www.reddit.com/r/TurboGrafx...