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Report Hideo Kojima's Xbox Exclusive 'OD' Is Safe From Cancellation At Microsoft
The project remains a mystery, but at least it's still in development
Hideo Kojima's Xbox exclusive horror game OD is reportedly safe from Microsoft's, arguably scarier, 'Xbox Reset' strategy. The sentiment comes from a recent IGN report claiming a source 'familiar' with Microsoft's dealings believes Kojima Productions aren't considered to be on...
News Two OG Xbox Games With 'Handheld' Tag Could Hint At PC Backwards Compatibility
Native PC back compat on the way?
All eyes are on Xbox this week as we draw closer to what is being talked up as a potential 'bloodbath' for Xbox Game Studios. Not quite the sentiment we expected from Xbox's 25th anniversary, but amid all the noise surrounding layoffs and studio closures, we may have stumbled across a hint at Xbox's plans for...
News Smash Hit 'RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike' Drops Onto Xbox This Fall
If Balatro and a 2p machine had a baby
Listen up serotonin seekers, RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is on its way to Xbox Series X|S this fall. The news follows its massively popular run on PC, where the game currently rocks "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is described as having the "chaotic fun of classic arcade...
News Here's A Look At New Gameplay For Turok: Origins, Releasing On Xbox This Fall
What do you thinkisauros?
Saber Interactive has dusted off a fresh look at gameplay for Turok: Origins, a fast-paced revival for the legendary dino-hunting shooter. The new trailer, although relatively short, gives us a bloody-good glimpse at some of the gnarly melee and sci-fi weapons at our disposal, alongside ancient ruins and jungles to do...
News GTA 6 Rumour Suggests 60FPS on Xbox Series X, But Digital Foundry Says It's 'Unlikely'
DF doesn't think so
With the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 coming into view, so does a whole host of debate, speculation and expectation. Admittedly, it's a welcome distraction from the more horrid Xbox rumours of late, as conversation turns to whether there's a "route forward" for GTA 6 at 60FPS on Xbox Series
News 'RV There Yet?' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Looks like VR
Strap in folks, Xbox Game Pass has a brand-new addition today and it's a doozy! Since you're already buckled in, RV There Yet? has finally made its way to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC and Cloud, following its viral success on Steam when it launched back in October last year. RV There Yet? is described modestly as a "co-op adventure about...
News Arkane Is "Doing A Really, Really Great Job" - Todd Howard's Hopeful Update On Blade
"I saw some stuff just yesterday"
There's plenty of chatter around the restructuring of Xbox Game Studios, with reports that multiple development teams could be at risk of closure ahead of the proposed Xbox Reset. Confidence that it won't be a bloodbath isn't exactly great, leading to an increasing concern for one particularly quiet studio, Arkane...
News 'Scottish Dynasty Warriors' Tears Of Metal Is Marching To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
Ocht, it's near time tae fecht for freedom!
Paper Cult has announced that Tears of Metal, its upcoming hack-and-slash roguelike, will launch into Early Access on July 22 via Xbox Game Pass for PC, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Here's what the developer has to say about the game: Tears of Metal is a medieval hack-and-slash co-op roguelike. Carve...
News Eek, GTA 6's 'Physical Edition' Is A Download Code In A Box
Hey Siri, define 'Physical'
Grand Theft Auto VI feels like the most anticipated game in the history of games (well, for as long as I've been alive, anyway) so it's understandable if fans are foaming at the mouth to get their hands on the game. The only problem is, there isn't actually a disc to get your hands on. In an article on Business Wire, we...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
We've got new gameplay, too!
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was announced during last year's Xbox Games Showcase, and now, thanks to an early preview, we've got the first word on what the game is actually like to sit down and play. If you're unfamiliar with the series, Resonance is a prequel story to the generally favourable A Plague Tale:...
News Lords Of The Fallen 2 Escapes A Stacked September Release Date, Skulks Into 2027
Fallen off the calendar
Sorry, grimdark fans – Lords of the Fallen II will no longer release this year. The game is now set for an early 2027 release window. As it stood, the dark fantasy RPG was aiming for a September release, but following a development update on X from CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski, the decision to delay appears to be strategic:...
News GTA 6 Costs $80, Described As A 'Single-Player Experience'
Pre-orders begin at 'midnight local time.'
Rockstar Games has finally announced the price of GTA 6, ahead of pre-orders commencing at midnight local time. Grand Theft Auto VI will cost $79.99 on both Xbox Series X|S and PS5, with The Ultimate Edition at $99.99. The game will feature a 'single-player experience', with no mention as of yet about a...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Now this is *checks notes* PODRACING!
In a galaxy not too far from where we're based in the UK, multiple outlets were treated to an exclusive first preview of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. For those unaware of the upcoming podracer from Fuse Games, it's described as a "high-stakes reinvention of racing" featuring a story-driven campaign and PvP...
News Xbox Game Pass Title To Be Spotlighted At THQ Nordic Showcase This August
Tune in August 7th
If, by some miracle you manage to have a bit of free time during another busy summer of gaming, then try to squeeze in the next annual THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase, on August 7th 2026. The AA publisher promises plenty for Xbox fans to get excited about, from long-awaited reveals and new looks. In terms of games, we're keen to...
News There's A Capcom Showcase Happening This Week
A look at Onimusha, Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC, and Monster Hunter Stories 3
June continues to be a busy month for showcases, with Capcom settling on Thursday 25th June to host its Capcom Spotlight. The showcase will being at 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT / 10pm BST / 11pm CEST and is expected to run for around 30 minutes. Of course, It makes sense for Onimusha:...
News Senior EA Exec Credits Generative AI For A "Real Rise In Creativity"
"I want to be a hero to our studio developers and help create career-defining experiences"
Senior EA exec Laura Miele has voiced her support for controversial Generative AI tools within the gaming industry, as she claims to have seen a "real rise in creativity" across the publisher's studios. Earlier this month, Miele spoke at Game Business Live...
News 'Sea of Thieves' Movie Joins 'Gears Of War' In Xbox's Hollywood Push
Set sail for the silver screen
Xbox is making a push for more of its IP to land on the silver screen. Microsoft's decision to chase multiple live-action movies could be somewhat influenced by the recent success of movie adaptations of video games, with the likes of Backrooms and Iron Lung both scoring favourable reviews with critics and fans alike...
News What Does A $1049 Steam Machine Mean For Xbox's Project Helix?
Do you think Project Helix will cost more?
Oh boy, reviews are in for Valve's Steam Machine with its biggest talking point being, as expected, how much the device costs – and subsequently what it could mean for Xbox's next "Project Helix" console. Technically speaking, the Steam Machine is more of an entry-level PC than it is a video game...
"All of them said the same thing"
Hideo Kojima probably doesn't need an introduction at this point, but the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator recently appeared on Entertainment Weekly to share a new
Mahler also claims Game Pass "is a little like Communism"
Xbox has this uncanny habit of locating the nearest pot of boiling water and intermittently plopping its butt in and out of it. With Xbox Boss Asha Sharma chanting "we're so back" in one ear, and in the other, we're listening to reports on Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and multiple other Xbox...
News Microsoft Adds "Xbox Handheld" Logo To Xbox Store Pages, But What Does It Mean?
Could this hint at an official Xbox Handheld?
Microsoft has begun adding an "Xbox Handheld" label to games like Gears of War: E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and more. The new graphic can be found by meandering down to the "Ways To Play" section. Of course, this indicates whether specific titles are optimised for handheld play, similar to Steam Deck...
News Xbox DLC Price Drop Ahead Of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 PS5 Ports
Captain Overpriced
It seems that PlayStation owners aren't keen on having to fork over $40 for a 16-year-old Call of Duty game without all the bells and whistles. Treyarch announced earlier this month that both Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 were finally being porte
News "It's Time To Begin A New Adventure" - After 31 Years, Microsoft Veteran Retires
Over in the Blinx of an eye
Earnest Yuen, a seasoned veteran of the gaming industry and one of Microsoft's longest tenured staff, recently took to LinkedIn to announce his retirement, sharing some appropriately earnest thoughts from his time spent at Microsoft: "After 31 years at Microsoft, I’ve decided it’s time to begin a new adventure:...
News Gears of War: E-Day's 4-Player Co-Op Will Feel "Like Band Of Brothers Or Saving Private Ryan"
"Our stories are almost always about a four-person squad, right?"
It's been a long time since a Gears campaign supported four-player co-op. Fifteen years, in fact, with Gears of War 3 remaining the first and last entry in the series to offer it. Recently, the team at
