Minecraft, the best selling video game of all time, recently celebrated its 11th birthday. As part of the celebration, the game’s developers – Mojang – announced that the studio would be going through a slight rebranding. From now on, Mojang will be known as Mojang Studios, and the company logo which …
Read More »We’ll be seeing Halo Infinite in action soon
Microsoft teased Halo Infinite two years ago now and while we've seen a small clip of the game in action, we have yet to see substantial gameplay, or learn much about what to expect from the campaign or multiplayer. That should be changing very soon, as Halo Infinite is confirmed …
Read More »Alan Wake is coming to Xbox Game Pass for its 10th anniversary
Remedy Entertainment recently hosted a livestream celebration for Alan Wake’s 10th anniversary. The action-adventure psychological thriller game quickly became a cult classic upon its release back in 2010, thanks in part to its uniqueness in gameplay and its twin peaks-inspired story. As part of the game’s 10th anniversary, Remedy announced …
Read More »EA’s free next-gen game upgrades come with a catch
Just a couple of days ago, EA announced that it would be supporting free next gen upgrades for some upcoming games shipping on Xbox One/PS4 and Xbox Series X/PS5. However, unlike Microsoft's smart delivery system, EA will be doing things differently, meaning there is a catch. Madden NFL 21 is …
Read More »Microsoft announces what’s coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass in May
May was already going to be a big month for Xbox Game Pass thanks to the addition of Red Dead Redemption 2. However, Microsoft has plenty more games coming to the library this month too, for both console and PC. This month, Xbox Game Pass for console will be gaining …
Read More »Microsoft teases potential next-gen Xbox boot-up sequence
Though there is still much to know about the next generation of consoles, Microsoft has certainly begun to spin the wheels on its marketing for the Xbox Series X. Alongside the announcement of its 20/20 initiative, which will see new information revealed every month, the console manufacturer uploaded a short …
Read More »Microsoft will be holding Xbox announcements every month for the rest of 2020
From now until the end of the year, Microsoft is running the Xbox 20/20 initiative, a transparent series of monthly updates on the status of upcoming games, next-gen announcements and updates for Game Pass, xCloud and more. Starting with this week’s episode of Inside Xbox, we’ll be getting regular updates …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass crosses 10 million subscribers milestone
Today, Microsoft revealed its quarterly financial earnings results for Q1 2020, covering the period between January 1st and March 31st. Gaming revenue was down by just 1% year-on-year but there is reason for investors to be optimistic, has Xbox Game Pass has been surpassing milestones. the More Personal Computing segment …
Read More »XCOM 2 is free to play for a week and on sale
This is a surprisingly big week for the XCOM franchise, as Firaxis has unexpectedly dropped XCOM: Chimera Squad to positive reception. The spin-off is a standalone story taking place after the events of XCOM 2 and while you don't need to have played that to appreciate Chimera Squad, you can …
Read More »Microsoft attempts to drum up hype for Bleeding Edge with odd ‘Fan Accolades’ trailer
At one point or another, every major games publisher has a marketing blunder. This current console generation began with poor marketing from Xbox and it would seem that the team still has some silly ideas floating around, as shown by the marketing for Bleeding Edge. Ninja Theory is no doubt …
Read More »Phil Spencer announces that next-gen game reveals are coming soon
Recent rumours circulating the internet have suggested that Microsoft might be prepping for a May event, where the console manufacturer will reveal more information on the upcoming Xbox Series X and perhaps even the much-rumoured Lockhart. It would appear as though Phil Spencer himself has now corroborated the rumours, claiming …
Read More »Xbox Lockhart won’t hold back other consoles, according to developers
Though the next generation of consoles are likely to bring with them a massive leap in performance and technical ability allowing developers to take full advantage of new technologies, there have been fears that the rumoured Xbox Lockhart could hold back all other next-gen systems. According to some developers however, …
Read More »Microsoft trademarks new Xbox Series X logo
Though Microsoft has offered its fans a look at many aspects of the upcoming Xbox Series X including the controller, specifications and even the console itself, the console manufacturer ironically has yet to show the Series X’s logo. A recent trademark filed by Microsoft has now informed us on what …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 gets minimum, recommended and ideal PC specs
After getting a surprise announcement at E3 last year, Microsoft Flight Simulator has been quietly going through a series of closed alpha tests. Now, it appears that we are nearing the road to release, as system requirements have now been revealed. System requirements are broken down into three segments, a …
Read More »Next-gen Xbox announcements could be coming next month, Lockhart currently being tested
We've known about the Xbox Series X for several months now but Microsoft has remained quiet on upcoming next-gen games, pricing, release dates and importantly, the rumoured ‘Lockhart' console. That could all be changing quite soon though, with the latest reports indicating a showcase coming next month. The Xbox Lockhart …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry but loses Xbox, Warner Bros and other titles
GeForce Now is getting another library update this week, bringing in support for streaming more Ubisoft titles, although Xbox Game Studios, Warner Bros, Codemasters and Klei Entertainment titles will be dropping out for the time being. In the latest update, Nvidia confirms that as of today, Ubisoft is allowing all …
Read More »Xbox console exclusive ‘Void Bastards’ announced for PS4 and Switch
Void Bastards is a first-person roguelike which was developed by Blue Manchu and published by Humble Bundle. Released in May of 2019, the game was originally an Xbox One console exclusive, arriving on Microsoft’s Game Pass as a day-1 launch. Nearly a year after its release, the game has now …
Read More »SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated release date announced
During the height of its existence, THQ was known best perhaps for its licensed games. Released in 2003, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, became a cult hit amongst many video game fans. In amongst the plethora of remakes such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, Battle for Bikini …
Read More »Limited edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One controller leaks
Cyberpunk 2077 was originally intended to release on this day, the 16th of April 2020. Unfortunately back in January the game was officially confirmed to be delayed until September. Even though CD Projekt Red felt as though the game would not be ready in time for its April release, many …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical (Ep4) – Talking Next-Gen Consoles
Luke and Leo are back, and this time it's all about next-gen consoles
Read More »Inside Xbox brings announcements for Gears Tactics, Game Pass, new PC gaming features and more
The first ‘Inside Xbox' episode of 2020 aired today and while we're a little too close to the summer for announcements of secret projects or Halo Infinite gameplay, Microsoft still had plenty to show. The episode brings updates for Obsidian's Grounded, the upcoming Gears Tactics, Xbox Game Pass, Sea of …
Read More »All future Microsoft events will adopt a digital format until July 2021
There’s no denying that COVID-19 has had a monumental effect on the gaming industry. Aside from the obvious negative side effects of the virus itself, its widespread nature has led to a near standstill when it comes to future gaming events and conferences. Though it is unknown when it may …
Read More »Microsoft’s Project xCloud is expanding to 11 more countries
Microsoft’s Project xCloud is the console manufacturer’s online game streaming platform. Announced back in 2018, the service is in its preview testing phase. Currently available only to users in a small number of countries including the US, UK, Canada and South Korea, the service is set to expand greatly, adding …
Read More »Phil Spencer says Scalebound is not coming back
It has been around three years since Microsoft cancelled Scalebound and while PlatinumGames has been staying very busy ever since, a lot of fans still have hope that the game will return someday. Unfortunately, according to Xbox head, Phil Spencer, that won't be happening. On the latest episode of IGN's …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold for April includes Fable and Project Cars 2
Microsoft is continuing to offer to its Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers a number of free games each month. The month of April is looking good for anyone who is a fan of racing games or RPGs, as Project Cars 2, Fable Anniversary, Knights of Pen and …
Read More »NieR: Automata is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Yesterday, Square Enix held a celebratory livestream for NieR’s 10th anniversary. The livestream brought with it a number of announcements including an enhanced remaster of the original game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC and a new mobile game set in the same universe. Furthermore, it was announced that …
Read More »Microsoft services see a 775% increase in demand in the wake of COVID-19
It is known that with many countries imposing self-quarantining and urging citizens to stay home in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, internet services have been strained. Video services such as Netflix have already announced measures in order to limit the amount of strain placed on bandwidths. Though no …
Read More »Project xCloud will soon come to Windows PCs
Late last year, Microsoft made a number of huge announcements for Project xCloud, which is expanding at a swift rate in preparation for launch in late 2020. The streaming service is being tested on Android and iOS already but Windows 10 support is also on the way. On PCs, Microsoft's …
Read More »Xbox Series X set to launch in November
This week has been chock-full of next-generation console news. Not only have we seen detailed hardware spec reveals for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, but today Microsoft has also seemingly announced the launch date for its new console. So far, Microsoft has maintained that Project Scarlett, now known …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Odyssey receives free weekend trial
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is the most recent game from the stealth-action franchise. Set in ancient Greece, the game was received positively by many, and was deemed a return to form for the series. Though it was released in 2018, if you have yet to try the game, you now have …
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