The Gears of War franchise has long been one of Microsoft’s biggest, with the Xbox console exclusive dominating the zeitgeist during the Xbox 360 era. To this day, the franchise remains strong, and in the wake of the announcement that a Gears of War Netflix film and animated series are …
Read More »Death Stranding surpasses 10 million players
Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions took a big risk when they chose to develop Death Stranding: A delivery simulator with divisive gameplay and ‘frustrating’ mechanics. Despite this, the game managed to find its audience, and while it may have had a slow start, Death Stranding has now been announced to …
Read More »Microsoft may add energy-saving performance settings to Xbox and PC games
Microsoft is taking the ongoing energy crisis very seriously. In addition to the recently introduced UI revamp on the power settings menu, Microsoft is seemingly working on power-saving modes to reduce energy consumption while gaming by sacrificing graphics quality. As reported by WindowsCentral, Microsoft is holding a survey for Xbox …
Read More »Details surrounding Halo Infinite’s Battle Royale mode has leaked
One year on from its launch, Halo Infinite is not in the best position currently. Thankfully, both 343i and Xbox are aware of this and are working diligently to try and right this ship. One way in which the team hopes to do so is through the release of a …
Read More »Nintendo announces 25-minute Indie World showcase
Over the course of each year, Nintendo goes live with multiple different showcases and directs, each focusing on a different aspect to gaming on Nintendo. The console manufacturer has now announced its latest upcoming Indie World showcase – set to go live this Wednesday the 9th of November. Making the …
Read More »Xbox Games Studios boss addresses Halo Infinite’s live-service failings
Halo Infinite has had an interesting yet unfortunate life so far. After a year’s delay, the game launched to mostly positive reviews, with both campaign and multiplayer fans alike enjoying Infinite’s combat, mechanics, and launch content. Unfortunately, the team has somewhat dropped the ball since, with a decided lack of …
Read More »Report claims PS5 ‘slim’ arriving in 2023
In every console generation, we eventually see smaller and slimmer redesigns. With the upcoming PS5 revision, we could see Sony move away from the disc and digital versions of the PS5 we've seen so far. Instead, Sony would offer a detachable disc drive for the console, which could help cut …
Read More »Grounded Surpasses 13 million players
Grounded has had an interesting trajectory. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the game first launched in Early Access as a fun yet content-light survival title with a unique aesthetic. After two years in Early Access, the game saw its full release in September 2022 – with the title now surpassing 13 …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI is 95% complete
Fans have been eagerly anticipating Final Fantasy XVI ever since it was first unveiled all the way back in September 2020. Announced to be releasing some time in mid-2023, it seems as though the team at Square Enix are more than equipped to meet this date, with development on Final …
Read More »SEGA asks fans what mini console they want to see next
While SEGA no longer makes its own video game consoles, the company has released a large number of systems throughout its history. Since 2019, SEGA has released a number of mini consoles containing some of the system’s most iconic games. Following the release of the SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2, …
Read More »Modern warfare II has biggest PlayStation launch in COD history
After years of substandard Call of Duty releases, the latest Modern Warfare II was expected to hit it big thanks to the success of 2019’s Modern Warfare. Early figures seem to back this up, with Modern Warfare II having the biggest launch ever for a COD on the PlayStation store. …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold has one of its worst months yet
Each month, those who are subscribed to Xbox Live Gold are able to get their hands on a number of free games. Ever since the launch of Game Pass however, the Games with Gold offerings have dwindled in value, with November’s games being rather paltry. Making the announcement on their …
Read More »Microsoft claims to subsidise up to $200 per Xbox console
Recently, we reported that the Head of Xbox Phil Spencer discussed the potential for its gaming products to increase in price. This statement has been met with some apprehension from fans and in the wake of this, Spencer has offered details on just how much the company is supposedly subsidising …
Read More »Xbox consoles and services could become more expensive in the future
Earlier this year we saw Sony increase the price of its PlayStation 5 console in many markets, with inflating raw material costs said to be part of the reason why. In the past, Microsoft has claimed that it plans to keep its prices frozen at the current rate – though …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass is profitable claims Phil Spencer
Ever since Xbox Game Pass first went live, the game subscription service has been met with scepticism by some due to its ‘too good to be true’ value proposition. That being said, according to Xbox’s Phil Spencer, Game Pass is doing just fine, with the service said to be profitable …
Read More »The Last of Us’ Factions game might be free-to-play
For years now we have known that Naughty Dog is working on a standalone multiplayer ‘Factions’ game set in the world of The Last of Us. While little has been revealed regarding this game – aside from a few sparse quotes and one single piece of concept art – a …
Read More »PlayStation is building a new internal studio in collaboration with Naughty Dog
Sony has spent the past many years cultivating a small army’s worth of development studios, both through internal growth as well as through external acquisitions. It looks like the console manufacturer is currently building a brand-new internal studio in partnership with PSS Visual Arts and Naughty Dog. As part of …
Read More »November’s PS Plus titles leak ahead of time
As with nearly every month now, the line-up of free PlayStation Plus titles for November have leaked ahead of time, revealing that next month will include two free PlayStation 5 games, including Nioh 2. As reported by Dealabs (who also recently leaked the upcoming Prime Gaming line-up), November’s free PlayStation …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption removed from PlayStation+ streaming
Red Dead Redemption is one of the biggest games from the 7th generation of consoles to not get a remaster in any true form. In fact, with the game never officially coming to PC, Red Dead Redemption has been mostly locked to old hardware. Unfortunately, the only way to Play …
Read More »Mario Party 1 + 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Each month, Nintendo updates its Switch Online service with a couple new games, giving subscribers the opportunity to play some of the console manufacturer’s most known and loved video games from its past. With November soon to be upon us, Nintendo has now announced next month’s ‘free’ N64 titles. Making …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök will offer as many accessibility options as The Last of Us
One of the core focuses by studios in recent years has been the desire to make their games more and more accessible, with each year seeing games offer more options for players of all kinds. God of War Ragnarök is set to arrive early next month, and ahead of its …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök will offer 4 performance modes
One of the best aspects to the most recent generation of consoles is the fact that they offer enough graphical headroom, allowing for multiple performance options to be added to games. Unsurprisingly, one of the best publishers in this regard is none other than Sony themselves, with God of War …
Read More »Alan Wake Remastered surprise drops onto Nintendo Switch
Alan Wake Remastered, an enhanced version of the 2010 cult classic action thriller from Remedy Entertainment, dropped onto current and last-gen systems in October 2021. The remaster made it onto all modern systems except one: The Nintendo Switch. In a surprise move, Alan Wake has now also come to Nintendo’s …
Read More »New Final Fantasy XVI trailer released
Last month, we reported that Final Fantasy fans could expect to see a new trailer for the upcoming FFXVI sometime in October. Three weeks in and a new Final Fantasy XVI trailer has dropped, reaffirming the game’s Summer 2023 release window. The bombastic trailer is primarily focused on the story …
Read More »Microsoft report claims PS5’s Wolverine will release in 2023
Microsoft and Sony have been locked in a back and forth regarding the Xbox manufacturer’s intentions to acquire publisher Activision Blizzard for almost $70 Billion. A secondary effect of this engagement is the fact that many ‘inside baseball’ details are being revealed. One new interesting tidbit claims that Insomniac Games’ …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök will be even bigger than expected
God of War Ragnarök is set to release in just a few short weeks and being the conclusion to the Norse saga, the game is expected to be quite meaty. Previous reports stated that the game would take up almost 100GB, but with the title being just over two weeks …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol will offer a 60fps performance mode on consoles
Recently, we reported that the upcoming Gotham Knights would be launching with just one graphics mode on consoles; that being a 30fps experience. With most current-gen titles offering multiple performance options, its absence is notable. Fortunately, one upcoming game which WILL offer multiple modes is The Callisto Protocol. A rumour …
Read More »Xbox October update adds many quality-of-life improvements
Microsoft has in recent years been keeping its consoles up to date on a consistent and monthly basis, adding new features, removing old bugs and making the overall experience much better. For the month of October, Xbox owners will be privy to a number of new and convenient quality-of-life improvements. …
Read More »Customisable Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers now available
For years, Microsoft has offered players the opportunity to play their games using pro-level Xbox controllers, offering all things in the way of control customisability. Now, your Elite Xbox controller can match your personality, as Xbox’s Design Lab now features the Xbox Elite Series 2. Making the announcement on the …
Read More »Insomniac Games reaffirms Spider-Man 2’s 2023 release date
With Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered now available on PC and Spider-Man Miles Morales soon to be on its way to the platform, many fans have turned to the future of the franchise, wondering just how well development on Spider-Man 2 is going. Though we have yet to get a proper look …
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