We already know through court document leaks that Microsoft is already well into planning its next generation Xbox console. Surprisingly, Microsoft is now talking about its next-gen plans openly. We should be at least four years away from the next console, according to documents leaked through the court system during …
Read More »Activision Blizzard games are finally coming to Game Pass, starting with Diablo 4
Yesterday during the Official Xbox Podcast, Phil Spencer announced plans to bring four Xbox games to rival consoles. While this is happening, Xbox, PC and mobile will continue to be the only places with Xbox Game Pass access, and soon, Microsoft will finally start bringing Activision Blizzard titles over. During …
Read More »Xbox is going to bring exclusives to PlayStation and Switch, starting with four titles
Just as promised, today Microsoft uploaded the official Xbox podcast, with Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty all sitting down to discuss 'updates on the Xbox business'. Ignoring how odd it is to see something like this from a console maker like Xbox, we do get some much needed clarifications on recent rumours. Kicking off with the games exclusivity discussion, Spencer confirms that four first-party Xbox games will be going to PlayStation and Nintendo.
Read More »Halo Infinite, Banishers, Skull and Bones and more join GeForce Now this week
Microsoft signed an agreement with Nvidia last year to start bringing Xbox's first-party PC games to the GeForce Now cloud streaming service. We're seeing the rollout continue this week, with Halo Infinite finally joining the GeForce Now library. Halo Infinite, the Steam, Windows Store and Game Pass versions, are now …
Read More »February Xbox update brings stick drift reduction and more
Microsoft releases new software updates for its Xbox consoles at a regular cadence, adding both small and large changes alike. February’s update is available now and brings with it some much needed new functionality – including a way to circumvent stick drift. Making the announcement on the Xbox blog, Jonathan …
Read More »Rocksteady rolls out first major patch for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been out for a couple of weeks, with millions of players finally jumping in to Rocksteady's vision for a live-service DC game. The jury is still out on the ‘live service' element of the game, as Rocksteady has yet to fully unveil its …
Read More »Hi-Fi RUSH and Pentiment to be first multi-platform Xbox games
Over the past few weeks, the internet has been ablaze with leaks and rumours which claim that Microsoft is set to go fully multiplatform – in essence giving up on competing with its consoles and focusing instead on games. While the company has yet to confirm anything, one insider has …
Read More »There are ‘no plans’ to cancel Xbox consoles
We're still awaiting Xbox's ‘business update', during which Microsoft will make its plans for future multiplatform games clear, after a string of leaks and rumours sent Xbox fans into a furore last week. In the meantime, we're hearing more about discussions going on internally at Xbox, including assurances from higher-ups …
Read More »Palworld studio “recruiting for all positions” due to game’s overwhelming success
Palworld quickly became one of the biggest indie success stories of all time upon its Early Access release late last month – amassing a whopping 12 million copies sold on Steam alone in just two weeks and becoming the 2nd most-concurrently played game in the platform’s history. It seems as …
Read More »FTC files complaint against Microsoft after recent lay-offs at Xbox and Activision
Despite Microsoft already completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard and has made many concessions to get the deal approved by regulators across the world, the FTC is still hoping to reverse the transaction. In its latest appeals letter, the FTC takes issue with the recent lay-offs announced at Activision Blizzard. …
Read More »XDefiant to launch imminently but now faces tough competition
After multiple delays, Ubisoft's new multiplayer shooter, XDefiant, is finally going to release. The game became popular after successful playtests in 2023, but due to delays, the game has taken longer to release than expected. During Ubisoft's recent corporate earnings call, the company confirmed that XDefiant will be released sometime …
Read More »Xbox Series X|S has sold 25 million units according to estimates
Late last year, Sony announced that the PlayStation 5 had officially sold over 50 million units since its release in November 2020. While Microsoft stopped reporting on Xbox’s sales years ago, thanks to Take-Two Interactive’s latest fiscal earnings meeting, we now have a strong estimate. As mentioned, late last year …
Read More »Intel reportedly wants to power the next-gen Xbox
For the past two generations of Xbox and PlayStation consoles, Sony and Microsoft have both gone with AMD for their custom hardware. Microsoft is already laying the groundwork for its next console, as we know from files revealed as part of the FTC v Microsoft trial over the acquisition of …
Read More »Valiant Hearts sequel to finally release on consoles
Valiant Hearts: The Great War released over a decade ago as one of Ubisoft's most praised games at the time, but a sequel titled Valiant Hearts: Coming Home only just released last year. Currently, this sequel is exclusive to Netflix's mobile gaming platform, but recent leaks suggest a console release …
Read More »Phil Spencer speaks out on Xbox multiplatform rumours
Is Microsoft moving away from exclusive games and embracing multiplatform development? Phil Spencer responds to the latest rumours...
Read More »Final Fantasy 14’s Xbox beta begins on February 21st
While Microsoft accidentally went live early with a Final Fantasy 14 beta announcement in January, it has taken several weeks to get new details. With Final Fantasy 14 launching on Xbox consoles for the first time, Square Enix will be holding an open beta for the Xbox Series X/S version …
Read More »Resident Evil 3 Remake and Madden 24 head to Game Pass this month
There has been a lot of drama around Xbox in recent days, as news broke that Microsoft is considering ditching game exclusives and moving towards multiplatform development. Microsoft hasn't addressed those rumours yet, but while we await an official response, the next batch of Game Pass titles have been announced. …
Read More »KitGuru Games: The Console Wars are ending… and PC wins
Microsoft going multiplatform could finally end the 'console war' for good and PC gamers stand the most to gain...
Read More »Palworld had the biggest launch ever for a third-party Game Pass title
Palworld has taken the gaming world by storm since its debut earlier this month. It has become the largest third-party Game Pass launch in just ten days, reaching over 7 million players across Xbox consoles, PC and the cloud. The Steam version of Palworld is a few updates ahead of …
Read More »Hi-FI RUSH all-but-confirmed to be coming to PS5 and Switch
In recent weeks we have heard a great deal about Microsoft and their alleged plans to adopt a more multi-platform approach with their games. This was followed up by an update to Xbox exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH which seemed to suggest that the game would be coming to PlayStation. Now, thanks …
Read More »Former Volition Studio veterans form new studio, will co-develop Clockwork Revolution
Last year, Embracer Group officially shut down Volition, a long-running studio best known for the Saints Row games. Now, a group of former Volition developers have banded together to start up a new studio, known as Shapeshifter Games. Shapeshifter Games is founded by former Volition veterans. The new studio won't …
Read More »Microsoft gaming revenue surpasses Windows following Activision acquisition
Several months on from acquiring Activision Blizzard, Microsoft kicked off 2024 with the announcement that it would be laying off nearly 2000 employees. Unsurprisingly, this has been followed up by a glowing earnings report from Microsoft executives. With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft's gaming business is now one of …
Read More »Starfield patch goes live with lighting overhaul
Starfield has had somewhat of a controversial existence. Following a multi-year long hype and marketing period, the game launched to solid reviews – albeit with much a greater disparity in opinions. Fortunately, the team at Bethesda have been continuously updating the game – with the last patch perhaps being its …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Is Xbox Game Pass worth £150 a year?
Just as 2022 saw Sony revamp its PlayStation Plus game subscription service, Microsoft’s 2023 included a refresh of its own Game Pass platform, eschewing the rarely-used and antiquated Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass Core, while keeping its regular Game Pass service as is – aside from a slight price hike. As I did last year, we will be looking at the past 12 months of Xbox Game Pass to determine whether the service is worth its ever-increasing asking price...
Read More »Visions of Mana is not launching on Xbox Game Pass
Square Enix made a surprise appearance at Xbox's recent Developer Direct showcase, announcing plans to bring Visions of Mana to Xbox consoles this year, alongside other platforms. Shortly after, a pre-order page for the game on the Xbox Store was listed with a Game Pass tag, leading to rumours that …
Read More »Xbox makes up just 10% of all physical game sales
Over the past few generations we have seen Microsoft move away from physical media, instead opting to push for an all-digital future. It seems Xbox’s lack of a physical presence has had an impact on sales, with just 10% of all physical media being spent on Xbox. As reported by …
Read More »Hi-Fi RUSH update hints at imminent PS5 release
In recent weeks we have heard a great deal about Microsoft and their alleged plans to adopt a more multi-platform approach with their games. It seems as though one of the first titles to get a PlayStation port is last year’s breakout hit Hi-Fi RUSH – with the latest update …
Read More »Turtle Beach introduces VelocityOne Race universal wheel and pedal system
Turtle Beach has recently unveiled the first product in its new line of gaming simulation peripherals. Named VelocityOne Race, this universal wheel and pedal system has been designed by Turtle Beach's simulation group and is engineered to deliver a more realistic racing experience on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. The …
Read More »Xbox Developer Direct to feature a surprise 5th game
With the Xbox Developer Direct soon to be upon us, a number of leaks have sprung up, prematurely revealing Microsoft’s plans for the upcoming showcase. Though the console manufacturer has announced that the Direct will focus on 4 specific titles, a mysterious 5th game will reportedly be announced and shown …
Read More »Xbox adds seven new games to Game Pass lineup
Microsoft has recently announced the latest batch of Game Pass games, which are set to be released in the second half of January and early February. This wave of new games includes some exciting titles such as Persona 3 Reload, F1 23, and Palworld. The new additions start with the …
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