There has been plenty of talk surrounding Microsoft's evolving strategy for gaming over the last couple of years. Beyond Game Pass and bringing exclusive games to the PC, Microsoft is also working on Xbox game compatibility for Windows and revamping the Windows Store. Phil Spencer has now talked a little …
Read More »Microsoft appears to be bringing Xbox game compatibility to Windows
Microsoft has been working on stepping up its PC gaming efforts for a few years now. Initiatives like Play Anywhere have seen first-party exclusives launch simultaneously on both platforms with save files crossing over. There is more to come though, and the latest Windows Insider update gives us a peek …
Read More »Rumour claims that Platinum Games is reviving Scalebound for Nintendo Switch
Following last week's impressive Nintendo Direct, rumours began circulating that Nintendo was reviving a publicly cancelled game. Now, sources are claiming that the game in question is Scalebound, which was cancelled by Microsoft back in January 2017. Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya was the director on Scalebound and had a lot …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass is proving to be hugely beneficial to both gamers and publishers
Xbox Game Pass has been around for a couple of years now but the service really started making an impact over the last 12 months. At the beginning of last year, Microsoft announced that all future first-party games would launch on Game Pass day-one. Now, the service has millions of …
Read More »Microsoft preparing a cross-platform push for Xbox Live on PC, mobile and Switch
Microsoft has been pushing for cross-platform gaming for a few years now. Things started off with Xbox and PC, but with the impending launch of Project xCloud, Microsoft is also looking to push Xbox Live support to iOS, Android and even other consoles, like the Nintendo Switch. Microsoft is currently …
Read More »Sea of Thieves Arena PvP update will add option to switch off Xbox/PC cross-play
Sea of Thieves kicked off 2019 with a reinvigorated player base, now Rare's attention is turning towards capitalising on that with more expansions. The game's first big update of the year, dubbed ‘Arena', will bring competitive PvP to the game, but those worried about cross-platform advantages between Xbox and PC …
Read More »Microsoft hits $32.5 billion Q2 target- gaming, cloud, Surface and Enterprise revenue all rise
Microsoft might be lagging behind in core hardware sales this console generation, but the company seems to be making up for it somehow with continued revenue growth. Microsoft's gaming revenue rose by eight percent during Q2, generating $4.23 billion overall. While Microsoft scrounged up $4.32 billion over the holiday period, …
Read More »Microsoft is collecting community ideas to improve gaming on Windows 10
Over the last few years, Microsoft has been very focussed on community feedback- particularly where gaming and Xbox are concerned. Right now, Phil Spencer and the Microsoft gaming team are looking into improving Windows 10 for games. In order to assist these efforts, a community feedback page has been set …
Read More »Microsoft reportedly set to launch two next-gen consoles, ‘Anaconda’ and ‘Lockhart’
At this point, it is common knowledge that the next generation of consoles are on the way, with both Sony and Microsoft openly confirming that new hardware is in the works. Microsoft's strategy for next-gen is particularly interesting, as the company will be juggling cloud gaming in addition to standard …
Read More »Steam beta update hints at Xbox cross-play integration
Cross-play between consoles and PC has been a huge topic of discussion over the last year. Microsoft in particular has been pushing for it, although many games rely on the Windows Store for native cross-platform. That could change soon if a recent update to Steam's beta branch is anything to …
Read More »Phil Spencer aims to fix Windows Store for gamers ahead of PC push
At this point, Microsoft has already committed to bringing all first-party games to Windows 10 in addition to Xbox. Unfortunately, the Windows Store just isn't up to scratch, leading many to ignore some of Microsoft's biggest PC titles. During XO18, Phil Spencer touched on PC support a little bit by …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay (Part 2!)
Today we present part two of our Red Dead Redemption gameplay. This time around, we spend more time exploring the huge open world, as well as the different customisation options you get.
Read More »Insomniac’s Sunset Overdrive appears to be coming to PC after all
Prior to Microsoft's push to bring more exclusive games to PC, there was talk of Insomniac's Sunset Overdrive coming to Windows. Around the game's release in late 2014, there were marketing assets showing the game as being available on Xbox and PC. Unfortunately, a PC version never did end up …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Gameplay (Part 1)
Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally out! Over the weekend, BoMenzzz checked it out on PS4, providing lengthy gameplay and first impressions.
Read More »Alan Wake returns to Steam after renegotiating music licenses
Back in May 2017, Alan Wake was removed from Steam and Xbox Live due to expiring licenses for music used in the game. We didn't know if the game would ever return to sale but Remedy has been working to fix its music licensing issue. Today it was announced that …
Read More »Microsoft still planning to bring Xbox Game Pass to PC
It has been around 18 months since Microsoft first launched Game Pass and around 10 months since the company committed to bringing all future exclusive games to the service on day one. PC players can already access ‘Play Anywhere' titles on Windows 10 with a Game Pass subscription, but the …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly about to acquire Obsidian Entertainment
Several months ago, immediately following on from Microsoft’s big studio acquisition reveals at E3, rumours began swirling about other potential acquisitions in the works. Rumours on this front have been a bit all over the place, but the idea of Microsoft buying Obsidian Entertainment remained persistent. Now, it looks like …
Read More »Microsoft announces Project xCloud game streaming tech
Back at E3, Microsoft announced that not only was it preparing a next-gen console, but the company would also be hoping to tackle game streaming. We weren't expecting to hear more about Microsoft's cloud streaming plans so soon but late last night, Project xCloud was officially announced, aiming to offer …
Read More »Forza Horizon 4 is getting a 30GB demo later today
Forza Horizon 4 will be out in just a few weeks time. We've already got the PC system requirements, we know that the game will take a step back from microtransactions and later today, we'll be able to get our hands on it for the first time thanks to a …
Read More »Microsoft reportedly scrapped Xbox One X VR plans to wait for better tech
Back when Microsoft announced the Xbox One X in 2016, Phil Spencer mentioned that the console would deliver 4K gaming in addition to ‘high-fidelity VR'. The Xbox team definitely had some virtual reality support plans in the works but earlier this year, we learned that it had been scrapped for …
Read More »Xbox ends fiscal year with 36 percent boost in revenue
Despite not releasing as many exclusive games as fans would like, Microsoft's Xbox division seems to be doing very well for itself. Microsoft recently revealed its end of fiscal year results, with the Xbox division bringing in $10 billion in total. This is a major year-over-year jump for Microsoft's gaming …
Read More »Microsoft teases new ‘hardware and accessory’ announcements for Gamescom
Prior to Microsoft's E3 conference this year, there were a few rumours floating around suggesting that we may see some new Xbox hardware/accessories. Instead, Microsoft took the opportunity to focus as much on games as possible. Now, it looks like we'll be seeing those hardware launches at Gamescom instead, as …
Read More »Series producer says that the Nintendo Switch isn’t the right platform for Yakuza
The Yakuza series has historically been tied to Sony consoles, despite not being an ‘official' exclusive. The series has seen releases on the PS2, PS3, PS4 and even the PSP, though things have started to change. The first two Yakuza titles got a release for the Wii U several years …
Read More »The Culling 2 is getting a surprise launch today
A couple of years ago, before the launches of PUBG and Fortnite, the team at Xaviant launched The Culling on Steam Early Access. It was another Battle Royale game, but the combat system largely focussed on skilled melee, with timed blocks and stamina gauges playing a prominent role. Over time, …
Read More »Microsoft reveals that Xbox VR support is no longer in the works
Microsoft has been pushing deeper into the VR space throughout the past year, ushering in mixed reality for Windows 10. Unfortunately, it seems that this is where virtual reality will stay as the company has dialled back its efforts to bring the technology to Xbox consoles. Virtual reality has always …
Read More »Fallout 76 will have a beta before launch, Xbox will get access first
Bethesda and Microsoft have a fairly good partnership going on. The original Xbox was the first console to get The Elder Scrolls Morrowind, the Xbox One was the first console to get mod support, and now, it looks like Microsoft will have a head start on the upcoming Fallout 76 …
Read More »The next Xbox is reportedly codenamed ‘Scarlett’ and might arrive in 2020
The Xbox One X only release in November of last year, but Microsoft is already pushing forward with new hardware. Towards the end of the Xbox E3 conference, Phil Spencer teased that the Xbox One X team has already begun work on its next console. Since then, reports have come …
Read More »Microsoft’s biggest E3 announcement was an investment in the future
Microsoft has coasted through this generation so far, but at E3 this year, the Xbox team made it clear that it has rediscovered its fighting spirit.
Read More »Forza Horizon 4 is set in Great Britain and will release in October 2018
Over the last six years, Playground Games has been helping to keep Microsoft's first-party efforts afloat with the Forza Horizon series. These huge open world racers tend to be crowd pleasers, but Forza Horizon 4 looks to be the best entry yet. The new game arrives in October and will …
Read More »E3 2018: Here is the complete schedule for each of the big conferences
E3 is consistently the most exciting time of the year for gamers everywhere and this year should be no different. The event kicks off this weekend, and all of the big publishers are prepared, with EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Nintendo and Sony all hosting press conferences. Similarly to last …
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