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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox, which was launched by Microsoft in 2001. The Xbox name has been used for every generation of the console that followed, with some disagreement about whether the word should be spelled out in all caps. Now, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is asking players how they spell it: "Xbox" or "XBOX"?Sharma shared a poll on social media about the Xbox branding, and so far there's a clear favorite. "XBOX" is currently holding a comfortable lead over "Xbox" with approximately 63% of the vote at press time. Just over 7,000 fans have voted on X, but the poll w

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie enjoys digital characters' musculature; Connor goes on a trip and discovers he's possibly the nosiest person around; and Kelsey goes diving. Read more

If you’ve been enjoying your Mega Evolution year so far, there’s some good news - The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion has officially been announced by The Pokémon Company, and it’s looking like the dark, brooding sibling to the bright Ascended Heroes cards we’ve been chasing all spring. Here’s everything you need to know about the brand-new Pitch Black Pokémon TCG collection, including release date, preorder information, and everything we can expect insideRelease Date and Preorder InfoMega Evolution—Pitch Black arrives on July 17, 2026. There are no confirmed details on pre-orders, but yo