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BlizzCon made its grand return in 2023, after a four year hiatus. Unfortunately, it looks like the event is on the ropes once again, with plans for BlizzCon 2024 being scrapped.  BlizzCon is by no means a cheap event to run, but it has been a core part of the …

Helldivers 2 has been a huge hit over the past couple of months, maintaining a massive playerbase eager to stay up to date on new content across PS5 and PlayStation. Currently, the game is a PS5 console exclusive, but recent rumours suggest that may change.  Xbox Era's Nick Baker has …

We're still awaiting news on the next major Xbox Games Showcase, which is due to take place this June. Still, the Xbox team does have other announcements to make in the meantime, so there will be an indie-focused showcase next week. The next ID@Xbox Digital Showcase has been announced, scheduled …

Recently, new rumours have surfaced claiming that Xbox studio, The Coalition, is ramping up to reveal the next Gears of War game. Now, it would seem that those involved in the series are putting out some teasers of their own. Liam McIntyre, the voice actor who plays the role of …

In a surprise announcement this week, Meta revealed plans to open up its OS to third parties, allowing other hardware makers to create their own ‘Quest' headsets. One of the first partner on board appears to be none other than Microsoft, just shortly after abandoning its Windows Mixed Reality efforts. …

After six long years, we are finally getting to return to medieval Bohemia to continue the journey of Henry. Warhorse Studios has officially announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The sequel is even set to be twice as big as the original game.  Kingdom Come Deliverance released back in early 2018 …

One of the most exciting games to release during the PS5’s launch year was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The first game from studio Ember Lab, Kena launched to consistent and positive reviews from both critics and fans alike. Finally, after more than two and a half years, Kena: Bridge of …

Over the last console generation, MMOs began becoming increasingly popular on consoles, with games like The Elder Scrolls Online and Final Fantasy 14 showing that these types of games can play well with a gamepad rather than a mouse and keyboard. With that in mind, the idea of World of …

While many bemoan the current output of Rare Studios, the company has been incredibly successful with Sea of Thieves. It might not be grabbing headlines quite like Destiny, but Sea of Thieves continues to thrive. Since 2020, the player base has more than doubled, and the game is about to …

In 2023, Microsoft officially did away with Xbox Live Gold, replacing it with a new entry-level version of Game Pass. At the time, Microsoft confirmed plans to update the Game Pass Core library with new games every few months. Now, we've got our first update of 2024, bringing in three …

We've reached the halfway mark for the month, which means it is time for another wave of Xbox Game Pass titles. Subscribers can look forward to six more games before the end of April, including the day-one addition of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which is finally releasing years on from …

Razer recently announced the expansion of its BlackShark V2 Pro line to include two new variants designed for PlayStation and Xbox systems. Based on the BlackShark V2 Pro for PC, these new models are designed to offer good audio quality, clear voice communication, long battery life, and comfort for prolonged …

Part of the promise made by Microsoft following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard was that Xbox Game Pass subscribers would begin to see titles from the publisher added to its service. So far, one title has been added – being Diablo IV just a few weeks ago. That said, it …

Earlier this month, Marvel Games announced a new partnership with NetEase to produce Marvel Rivals, a new PvP shooter featuring a full cast of Marvel characters. Currently, the game is only announced for PC, with plans for beta testing to take place soon. However, it does look like the game …

In 2022, the relationship between Activision Blizzard and its Chinese publishing partner, NetEase, began to rapidly deteriorate, leading to NetEase being dropped as the publisher for Blizzard titles in China and thus making those games inaccessible in the country. Now after acquiring Activision last year, Microsoft has mended fences. Microsoft …

Over the weekend, it was claimed that the Xbox Games Showcase would be returning on the 9th of June and that the next Call of Duty would be shown at the event. Now, new sources are corroborating this, although Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War should be announced before …

It seems Xbox isn't abandoning backward compatibility anytime soon. In a recent internal communication, Xbox President Sarah Bond stated that Xbox has created a team focusing exclusively on game preservation and backward compatibility. Windows Central was the first to report on the leaked internal communication sent by Xbox's chief to …

There has been quite a bit of Xbox news this week. We recently learned a lot more about Hellblade 2, which lands on Xbox and PC next month, and we've also recently heard rumours that Gears of War 6 is due to be announced this Summer. Now to cap off …

June is just around the corner and studios/publishers are beginning to lock in their summer announcement plans. We've recently heard several rumours about upcoming announcements from the Xbox team. Recent reports have claimed we'll be getting our first look at Gears 6 this year and as it turns out, we …

We've been hearing rumours about The Coalition's development plans for quite some time now. While a small, new IP was in development at one point, this was scrapped to focus all efforts on the next Gears of War game. Now, the time to reveal Gears 6 might be just around …

Ninja Theory co-founder, writer and director, Anteem Antoniades, has left the studio, ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.  This move does not immediately spell cause for concern at Ninja Theory, as the studio is filled with many creative people, many of whom are currently leading …

The release of Ninja Theory's long awaited next-gen exclusive, Hellblade 2, is just around the corner. Ahead of the game's release in May, the first previews have now gone live, painting a positive picture for the game, particularly on a technical level.  Ninja Theory has been utilising Unreal Engine 5, …

Since its official announcement in early 2019, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong. Though very few details have been shared since, it seems as though there is some activity going on behind the scenes – with both the Xbox and PlayStation stores now …

Xbox is paying tribute to Akira Toriyama, who passed away on March 1st, by launching a free dynamic background on Xbox, depicting characters from Blue Dragon, which Toriyama provided artwork for. Toriyama is known for creating iconic works such as Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump and providing artwork for other …

While we're still expecting new updates and DLC content for Starfield, Bethesda has begun moving resources around to focus on its next major project, The Elder Scrolls 6. The next Elder Scrolls game was announced all the way back in 2018, alongside Starfield, but work on the game is only really just getting underway now that Starfield has released.

Back in 2020, Sony published Predator: Hunting Grounds: An asymmetrical multiplayer game, similar to the likes of Friday The 13th and Dead by Daylight, in which a group of elite operatives must take down the ever-elusive predator – and vice versa. Failing to set the world on fire at the …

We've been hearing about a new all-digital version of the Xbox Series X for a while now. While previous leaks pointed to a more comprehensive refresh, with an all-new design and 6nm chip at the centre, more recent photos point to a simpler design tweak, showing the Xbox Series X …

While most games on PC Game Pass launch straight through the Xbox App, some do require an additional launcher and account. This will be the case with Diablo IV, which is finally landing on Game Pass this week, but new players will also need to sign up for a Battle.net …

Since launch, Xbox Cloud Gaming has only supported controllers for playing games. However, for those on PC, many prefer using a keyboard and mouse for speedier response times. Now, Microsoft is finally bringing mouse and keyboard support to Xbox Cloud Gaming.  Mouse and Keyboard support is available to those in …

Earlier this week, new rumours surfaced suggesting that Xbox is working on a new gaming handheld to rival systems like the Steam Deck and Windows-based alternatives. Having been down this road before, I didn't put much stock in those rumours. However, a newly published interview with Phil Spencer is making the Xbox handheld seem inevitable.