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Microsoft’s Next Xbox Console Is for Real, and It’ll Play PC Games, Too

The gaming division’s CEO, Asha Shar, confirms the «return of Xbox» with Project Helix.

Microsoft has confirmed what many have speculated: that its next-generation gaming console will be a hybrid piece of hardware that can play Xbox games as well as Windows PC games.

There aren’t yet any details on a release window, pricing or specs, but the new head of Microsoft’s gaming division, Xbox CEO Asha Shar, wrote in a post on X on Thursday that Project Helix is the code name and that «Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games.»

Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox including Project Helix, the code name for our next generation console.
Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games. Looking forward to chatting about… pic.twitter.com/Xx5rpVnAZI

— Asha (@asha_shar) March 5, 2026

The move could upend the traditional console gaming market, where Microsoft and the Xbox are a prominent force, though in recent years it has lagged Sony with its PlayStation systems and Nintendo with its Switch and Switch 2. PC gaming has been gaining traction: A report last year noted that PC games at the time outsold console games (though this was before the launch of the Switch 2).

The Project Helix news also seems to align with Sony’s recent decision to stop releasing single-player, first-party games to PC. Sony cited lackluster sales for games it has released to PC, such as God of War Ragnarök and Ratchet and Clank: Rift in Time. As Penny Arcade writer and gaming pundit Jerry Holkins posted on X about Sony, «No reason to put their heavy hitters in some place where they run natively on your mortal enemy’s box.»

Microsoft has dabbled in mixing the Xbox and PC gaming worlds before, offering an Xbox Ultimate Game Pass that gives access to both Xbox and PC games for a subscription fee. It significantly raised the price on that service in October.

Last year, Microsoft also announced a deal with AMD that would secure processors for its future products, including, presumably, Project Helix.

With the timing of Project Helix unknown, it’s hard to say whether huge price spikes for storage and RAM may affect the price tag of a new Xbox console.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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