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News Longer Gamertags Are One Of The Most Wanted Xbox Features, Suggests Report
The results were calculated across 2020
We all have changes we'd love to make to the Xbox ecosystem, whether that be quality of life improvements or new features. Over the past year, many Xbox fans requested these to the Xbox Insider team on Reddit, and it's been revealed that a change to the gamertag system was surprisingly the most common request...
News Silent Hill Composer Teases Gaming Announcement 'You're Hoping To Hear About'
"You'll probably hear something this summer"
Akira Yamaoka, the musical mind behind games such as Silent Hill and Contra, has teased an upcoming game announcement that he believes is one fans are "hoping to hear about". In a since removed interview with Al Hub, Yamaoka was asked whether there was any upcoming projects he was working on that he...
Random Someone Has Successfully Recreated Halo's Multiplayer In Dark Souls
Finishing the fight in style
Here's a crossover we thought we'd never see happen! Someone has managed to successfully mod the Halo experience into Dark Souls, recreating fan favourite maps such as Blood Gulch. The 35 minute video gives an extensive breakdown into how modder InfernoPlus managed to successfully recreate the experience, showing early...
News Ori Director Slams Fable And Cyberpunk 2077 Creators, Says They're 'Snake Oil Salesmen'
Update: He's now apologised for the comments
Update: Mahler has since apologised for these comments in a statement on Twitter, admitting that he had "a bit of a chip on my shoulder" when making them, and "definitely didn’t represent Moon Studio the way I should have." Original story: Thomas Mahler, the creative director behind the Ori series,...
News EA Star Wars Titles Have Earned $3 Billion, Working On 'New Experiences' For The Future
The force is strong with this one
Alongside pre-existing Star Wars titles such as Battlefront and Jedi: Fallen Order, EA will also be investing in creating "new experiences" in the future. During the company's recent Q3 Earnings Call, the topic of Star Wars was mentioned, specifically as
News The Medium's Team Is Already Working On Another Big Project
Bloober Team is back at work
The Medium only released last week and developer Bloober Team is already hard at work on another "big project". While obviously very little is known about the upcoming project, one of the studio's developers shared the job listing on Twitter, drawing attention to the fact the company is looking for a Combat Programmer...
News EA Praises Xbox Game Pass Partnership As EA Play Nears 13M Subscribers
The integration is said to have "accelerated" EA Play's subscribers
It seems Electronic Arts is very happy to have partnered with Microsoft in recent months, as the EA Play service's inclusion into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has increased its total subscribers to 13 million. In a recent Q3 Earnings Call, EA stated that the integration with Xbox Game...
Soapbox Xbox, Can We Please Stop Having Games With Random Achievement Numbers
Is there anything worse?
I absolutely hate games that come packed with achievements outside multiples of five or ten - hate it. There's nothing worse than hearing that satisfying 'ding', only to be greeted with an achievement value of 16G. The system has been around since 2005 and we've seen it evolve in so many ways. Achievement tracking, unlock...
News Borderlands Dev Gearbox Has Been Acquired By Embracer Group
"We are incredibly excited and proud of today’s news"
Gearbox, the developer behind the beloved Borderlands series, has been acquired for $1.3 billion by Embracer Group - the company that owns other creative bodies such as THQ Nordic. The acquisition is said to provide Gearbox "with access to capital, adding rocket fuel to powerful creative...
News Mass Effect Was Originally Planned To Get A Han Solo Inspired Spin-Off Game
"The game was intended to expand the Mass Effect universe"
As Mass Effect hype builds around the upcoming Legendary Edition, undiscovered details about the legacy of the series have begun revealing themselves. One of the most notable is how there were plans after the first game to release a Han Solo inspired spin-off game. According to a recent...
News One Xbox User Already Managed To Obtain 500,000 Gamerscore In 2021
They hit the milestone in just under 29 days
Being an Xbox user means a lot of us are prone to achievement hunting. There's nothing more satisfying than reaching a completion target and feeling fulfilled. But could you imagine completing upwards of 450 games to reach a high score of 500,000 gamerscore in a single month? One user set themselves up...
News Despite Recent Confusion, Fall Guys Is Likely Still Heading To Xbox
"We want this to reach as many people as possible"
Fall Guys' relationship with Xbox has been confusing in recent weeks. Speculation started when the two brands were seen interacting on Twitter, and it was further propelled when Microsoft seemingly confirmed its arrival to Xbox Game Pass via Instagram. After some damage control, it was revealed not...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Medium
It's definitely divisive
The Xbox Series X|S' first big console exclusive has (almost) arrived in The Medium, a psychological horror title from the Bloober Team, the studio behind other iconic horror games such as Blair Witch and Layers of Fear. In our review of the upcoming Xbox Game Pass title, we found its narrative to be engaging and cited it...
News No, Konami Hasn't Shut Down Its Gaming Division
It's just had an "internal restructure"
Following reports yesterday that Konami was potentially looking to shut down its gaming sectors after the company revealed it was dissolving three of its divisions, it was later revealed that this was not the case. In response to the growing speculation which seemed to suggest Konami was facing a massive...
News Sea Of Thieves Season One Launches Later This Week, Full Contents Of Seasons Revealed
New gameplay features, rewards and live events will come in each season
Sea of Thieves is a game that struggled at launch, but came back with a bang after multiple content drops and improvements to its gameplay loop made it a must play Xbox exclusive. Rare is now set to make the biggest change to the game yet with the introduction of Seasons,...
News Prison Architect Is Also Joining Xbox Game Pass For PC Later This Week
Despite not being previously announced
Although Microsoft didn't announce in its recent batch of upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles, management sim Prison Architect is officially coming to the Xbox Game Pass for PC service on January 28th. The game has appeared under the "coming soon" section of the Xbox Game Pass app, but for now there's no suggestion...
News Control Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC Later This Week
After arriving with Xbox Game Pass for console last year
The fantastic and weird Control from Remedy Entertainment is heading to Xbox Game Pass for PC on January 21st, after its inclusion into Xbox Game Pass for consoles late last year. It was teased on Twitter via the Xbox Game Pass for PC account in a lighthearted video showcasing all of the...
News Xbox Series X Horror The Medium Receives Terrifying Live Action Trailer
Available day one on Xbox Game Pass
Bloober Team has dropped a new trailer for The Medium, this time using live action to show us the horrifying experience we'll be undertaking when it arrives on Xbox Game Pass later this month. The visceral live action trailer is filled with the disturbing imagery we've grown to know since its initial reveal,...
News Six Xbox Published Games Were Top Sellers On Steam In 2020
As measured by gross revenue
The main focus of Microsoft's Xbox division in recent times has been on the launch of the Xbox Series X|S. Obviously, that's not the only part of its gaming business, though. In 2020, Xbox Game Studios released a bunch of games on Windows as well as Steam. One of the highlights was when Sea of Thieves sailed onto Steam...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Receives A Real-Time Snow Update
Let it snow...
Microsoft Flight Simulator just got even better with developer Asobo Studio announcing it's updated the game with real-time snow. When it's snowing in real life, it'll now be reflected around the globe in-game. Attached to this was a message from the team - mentioning how more new features, updates and content releases would be...
Feature The Best Hidden And Underrated Xbox Games Of 2020
Xbox gems you might have missed this year
With 2020 having a huge impact in gaming, and every week it seems a wave of massive new titles are releasing, it's easy for many to get lost in the noise. For every Cyberpunk 2077, there's a handful of other games competing for attention that undoubtedly deserve a little longer time in the spotlight. This...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Free VR Update Is Now Available
Take to the skies through virtual reality
If you're ready for the next step in Microsoft Flight Simulator then today is the day, as Flight Sim VR is now available. With VR capabilities, players will be able to step directly into the pilot seat and take in the breathtaking views surrounding them. With the added inclusion of winter weather effects,...
News Nintendo Doesn't Seem Too Interested In Bringing Xbox Game Pass To Switch
But never say never
It’s been long rumoured that Nintendo and Microsoft could one day merge to bring Xbox Game Pass to the Switch system. However, company boss Doug Bowser doesn’t seem entirely convinced this is the way. In a recent interview with Polygon, Bowser was asked about whether Xbox Game Pass might ultimately finds its way onto...
News EA Play Delayed With Xbox Game Pass For PC, Now Arrives In 2021
"We need more time to provide the Xbox Game Pass experience"
The Xbox Game Pass team has announced that EA Play will no longer be joining Xbox Game Pass for PC today as originally planned, having been delayed until 2021 in order to better "provide the Xbox Game Pass experience." In an update on Xbox Wire, the team noted that it was "asking for a...
News Halo Infinite Will Feature No Pay-To-Win Elements, Confirms 343 Industries
"We’re not selling power"
With Halo Infinite's massive update yesterday, details on many of the game's components were detailed, one being its absence of loot boxes and other premium rewards that deliver an unfair advantage to players. When discussing the "principles and pillars" the team at 343 Industries wish to follow for Halo Infinite, one...
News Xbox Exec Suggests EA Play Has Joined Game Pass For The Long Term
"This is a significant addition"
EA Play was added to Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers this past November, providing access to an additional 80+ titles from the EA catalogue, and it looks like the service is here to stay for the long run. In an interview with Gaming Bible, Xbox’s marketing manager Aaron Greenberg was asked about how long...
News Halo Infinite Will Launch In Fall 2021
"Thank you for your patience"
Halo Infinite was obviously delayed prior to the launch of the Xbox Series X|S, so when exactly will it be released? In an 'Inside Infinite' post over the official Halo Waypoint webpage, creative director Joseph Staten today confirmed Master Chief's next chapter would be arriving at some point in Fall 2021. "it’s...
News Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion Arrives Next Week, Included In Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Hivebustin' makes you feel good
Following on from Gears 5's biggest multiplayer update with Operation 5: Hollow Storm, the single player expansion Hivebusters is arriving on December 15. Gears 5: Hivebusters will be free to download for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, to stream through Cloud Gaming or available to purchase separately a $19
News The Game Awards Will Feature 12-15 Game Reveals, And Nothing Has Leaked (Yet)
"Nothing from our main show has been leaked that I know of so far"
The Game Awards presenter Geoff Keighley has revealed that the show will feature "around 12-15" game announcements during the main awards ceremony. In a Reddit Q&A, Keighley spilled some beans for what viewers can expect in The Game Awards on December 10. When asked how many...
News Halo Infinite Actor Suggests The Game Will Be Out Next Spring
"As far as I know it's in the can, ready to go..."
Since Halo Infinite's delay, details of the game have been light. However, in a recent interview, Master Chief's motion capture actor Bruce Thomas revealed the game is apparently due for next spring. As spotted by one eagle eyed Reddit user, during an interview with Dan Allen Gaming, the host...
News Microsoft's Holiday Advert Shows Us Master Chief Should NOT Play Fetch With Dogs
Honestly, Chief. What were you expecting!?
In a year that at times has been quite dreary, Microsoft has decided to spread some festive cheer in a new Christmas advert that features Halo mascot Master Chief and various other Xbox properties. In a particularly amusing moment, Master Chief can be seen playing fetch with a group of dogs, using his very...
News Sea Of Thieves Is Introducing Seasons With Battle Passes Next Year
The aim is to give players more objectives to strive for
Rare promised significant changes to Sea of Thieves last month and those promises are seemingly getting delivered, with a shift from monthly updates to seasons - complete with battle passes. In a recently released video update on the game's social media channels, the developer announced a...
News Microsoft Has Acquired The Esports Platform Smash.GG
"We're excited about this acquisition's potential"
Microsoft is on a roll of acquisitions as the company has recently purchased the esports platform Smash.gg. In a statement on Twitter, Smash.gg announced that it has been scooped up by Microsoft, adding that the "team will now benefit from additional resources and support as part of the Microsoft...
News Get Three Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For £1 / $1 This Holiday
If you're a new subscriber
Still haven't taken the plunge with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet? Thanks to this holiday offer from Microsoft, new subscribers can get three months for just £1 / $1 throughout December and January. Of course, this means you get access to the full package - including all 400+ Xbox Game Pass for console and PC titles,...
News Doom Eternal Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC This Week, New Content Available
A new Master Level known as the Super Gore Nest is out now
Microsoft has announced that Doom Eternal is finally making its debut on Xbox Game Pass for PC on December 3, along with new content available for all versions today. In an Xbox Wire post, the new content was outlined in the form of a new Master Level known as Super Gore Nest. The article...
News The Xbox Adaptive Controller Looks 'Nothing Like' The Original Prototype
"It changed many, many times"
The Xbox Adaptive Controller looks "absolutely nothing like the first prototype created" according to Brannon Zahand, Microsoft's senior gaming accessibility program manager. In a recent interview with Game Informer, Zahand spoke about how Microsoft worked with the Gaming & Disability Community to design the...
News Unto The End Launches With Xbox Game Pass Next Month
A beautiful looking 2D action-platformer based around "skill and mastery"
Developer 2 Ton Studios has announced that its indie platformer Unto The End will be joining Xbox Game Pass on December 9. Unto The End is a beautiful hard-crafted looking adventure, which will be available on Xbox One or via backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S...
News Report Drops Some Eye-Opening Stats About Xbox Game Pass
Including the average Metacritic score of all games
A recent Reddit report delved into some of the statistics of Xbox Game Pass, looking at how well received the games on the service are and how much members would save over time. According to user Chukkroot, there are currently "382 unique Game Pass games", with 43 that are only able to be played...
News Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Been Delayed Until Next Year
"Our goal is to make the trip back there next year a truly magical one"
The eagerly anticipated expansion for Cuphead has been delayed until 2021 following the on-going coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to fans on its Twitter page, Studio MDHR confirmed that it has "made the difficult decision to push back the release of The Delicious Last...
Rumour Is This GTA Online Trailer Hinting At Something GTA 6 Related?
Fans seem convinced the tease is leading to something
While GTA VI rumours seem to circulate every other day, it's rare that any have any credence. However, a recent trailer released for GTA Online by Rockstar potentially contains a potential clue - at least according to fans. As spotted by Kotaku, the recent trailer showcases coordinates that many...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Devs Working On Brand-New Game
It's being described as a "totally new adventure"
Been enjoying Tetris Effect: Connected since it hit Xbox Game Pass? Well, it looks as though the creators are working on an entirely new project. Tetsuya Mizuguchi, who has worked on Tetris Effect: Connected, Rez and Child of Eden, announced the news on Twitter, teasing fans of a "totally new...
News Razer Wolverine V2 Controller For Xbox Series X Promises Absolute Precision
Giving the Xbox Elite Controller a run for its money
Razer has released a new controller compatible for the Xbox Series X|S and it's looking to give the Elite controller a run for its money. The Razer Wolverine V2 may be a wired controller, but the store listing suggests it comes with a load of nifty features that Xbox owners are undoubtedly going...
News Managing Director Of Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Studio Steps Down
But will remain at the company
Ubisoft has confirmed that the managing director of Ubisoft Singapore, which is currently working on Skull & Bones, has stepped away from the role. This was originally reported by Kotaku, which suggested that according to an internal company email, Hugues Ricour had been removed from the project "effective...
News Ubisoft Working On Patch To Fix Assassin's Creed Valhalla Save Corruption Issues
No word on Watch Dogs Legion's save issues
It's no secret that both Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion have hit some stumbles since their launch with users reporting loss of save data and corruption. While many users have taken to Reddit and other forums to alert others of the issue, Ubisoft has remained fairly quiet on the issue
News Survival MMO Last Oasis Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S Early Next Year
Also releasing on Xbox One and PC
Having already made an impact on PC players in early access, survival MMO Last Oasis is heading to Xbox consoles. While no specific dates have been announced, the game is expected to land within the first quarter of 2021, with full optimisation for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. All future updates for the game...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has Become The Biggest Launch In The Series' History
"We are truly delighted by the enthusiastic response from players"
With Assassin's Creed Valhalla releasing along side the Xbox Series X|S, it appears to have made series history by becoming its biggest launch. According to a recent press release, Ubisoft is thrilled at the results of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with the game selling more within the...
News Rare Working On Significant Changes To Sea Of Thieves For Next Year
"Sea of Thieves isn’t slowing down any time soon"
Sea of Thieves is set to receive plenty more updates next year as Rare is looking to create some "significant changes" to the experience. It's no secret that the beginning of Sea of Thieves' life span was a rocky start due to lack of content, however the developer has worked to push new, exciting...
News Xbox Series X Adventure Call Of The Sea Launches With Game Pass This December
Also arriving on Xbox One and PC
The beautiful Call of the Sea arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on December 8, publisher Raw Fury and developer Out of the Blue have announced. The title is set to arrive as part of Xbox Game Pass for all systems or can be purchased individually. Those who choose to dive in will find themselves swept up on...
Video Here's A First Look At xCloud Running On PC
No word has been given on when the service will hit PCs
Xbox's cloud streaming service has been available on Android devices for a good few weeks now, but a new video has emerged giving a first look at the system running on PC. As captured by Windows Central Gaming, the exclusive hands-on experience gives a first glimpse at how cloud streaming will...
Random Yep, People Are Already Cheating At Tetris Effect: Connected
Or they’ve just not stopped playing since release...
Tetris Effect: Connected released on Xbox systems and Game Pass last week, but it appears people are already cheating their way to the top of the leaderboards. In a scandal more obvious than the classic Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? coughing scheme, players are recording record-breaking...
