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Age of Mythology Retold Set for 2024 Release with First Details on Cult RTS Remake

Age of Mythology Retold Set for 2024 Release with First Details on Cult RTS Remake

World's Edge studio announced that Age of Mythology Retold will be released in 2024 on PC and XSX/S. We also received new details about the remake of the 2002 cult strategy.

video games

February 26, 2024

Age of Mythology Retold Set for 2024 Release with First Details on Cult RTS Remake
Forza Motorsport Co-Creator's Confessions Indicate That Microsoft is to Blame for State of Game

Forza Motorsport Co-Creator's Confessions Indicate That Microsoft is to Blame for State of Game

Adrian Campos, one of the co-developers of Forza Motorsport, shared his story of working with Turn 10 Studios. And his tale indicates that the poor state of the game at its release day may have largely due to the fact that Microsoft hires devs on short-term contracts, forcing staff turnover.

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February 22, 2024

Forza Motorsport Co-Creator's Confessions Indicate That Microsoft is to Blame for State of Game
Microsoft Wants New Xbox 'Biggest Technological Leap' Between Generations

Microsoft Wants New Xbox 'Biggest Technological Leap' Between Generations

The next Xbox console is expected to be Microsoft's 'biggest technological leap' between generations. The company also wants the device to attract gamers with 'unique features.'.

video games

February 16, 2024

Microsoft Wants New Xbox 'Biggest Technological Leap' Between Generations
Probable Xbox Exclusives Coming to PS5 Revealed

Probable Xbox Exclusives Coming to PS5 Revealed

Microsoft intends to port four exclusive titles to rivals' consoles. Among them are to be two large network productions and two small gems.

video games

February 16, 2024

Probable Xbox Exclusives Coming to PS5 Revealed
'Xbox Will Exist for Decades to Come.' Microsoft Discusses Its Future

'Xbox Will Exist for Decades to Come.' Microsoft Discusses Its Future

Microsoft has presented a vision for the future of the Xbox. The panic-filled rumors turned out to be completely unfounded.

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February 16, 2024

'Xbox Will Exist for Decades to Come.' Microsoft Discusses Its Future
Phil Spencer Expected to Reassure Employees Regarding Future of Xbox

Phil Spencer Expected to Reassure Employees Regarding Future of Xbox

Microsoft has no intention of abandoning the Xbox. At least, that's according to reports from Phil Spencer's meeting with employees.

video games

February 13, 2024

Phil Spencer Expected to Reassure Employees Regarding Future of Xbox
Avowed Gameplay's Combat System Wasn't Final; It Wasn't Even Actual

Avowed Gameplay's Combat System Wasn't Final; It Wasn't Even Actual

The combat system in Avowed did not excite after the first gameplay presentation. It was „heartening” for the Obsidian Entertainment team, as the gameplay was significantly delayed compared to the current state of the game.

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February 8, 2024

Avowed Gameplay's Combat System Wasn't Final; It Wasn't Even Actual
Starfield and Hellblade 2 Could be Coming to PS5; Microsoft Wants to Be „Mega-publisher” (rumor)

Starfield and Hellblade 2 Could be Coming to PS5; Microsoft Wants to Be „Mega-publisher” (rumor)

Starfield could be the next title heading to the PlayStation 5. Thus, Microsoft is reportedly shifting its focus from the success (or lack thereof) of Xbox consoles to multiplatform.

video games

February 6, 2024

Starfield and Hellblade 2 Could be Coming to PS5; Microsoft Wants to Be „Mega-publisher” (rumor)
Hi-Fi Rush, Unexpected 2023 PC and Xbox Hit, May Be Coming to PS5 After All

Hi-Fi Rush, Unexpected 2023 PC and Xbox Hit, May Be Coming to PS5 After All

Fresh reports suggest that, contrary to earlier speculation, the blockbuster Hi-Fi Rush may nevertheless live to see a PlayStation 5 version as well.

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February 2, 2024

Hi-Fi Rush, Unexpected 2023 PC and Xbox Hit, May Be Coming to PS5 After All
Microsoft Layoffs Commented by Industry. 2024 Could be Black Year

Microsoft Layoffs Commented by Industry. 2024 Could be Black Year

Microsoft alone just fired as many developers as the industry in general had by mid-2023. Lay-offs included Call of Duty developers and Activision Blizzard's physical editions and customer service departments, as well as others.

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January 26, 2024

Microsoft Layoffs Commented by Industry. 2024 Could be Black Year
Microsoft Lays Off Whopping 1900 People from Activision and Xbox. Even Head of Blizzard Included

Microsoft Lays Off Whopping 1900 People from Activision and Xbox. Even Head of Blizzard Included

Major layoffs reported at Microsoft. As many as 1900 people from Bethesda, ZeniMax, Activision Blizzard and Xbox will lose their jobs.

video games

January 25, 2024

Microsoft Lays Off Whopping 1900 People from Activision and Xbox. Even Head of Blizzard Included
Avowed Not for Pacifists. Vermintide Their Model of Combat

Avowed Not for Pacifists. Vermintide Their Model of Combat

The option to pass the game as a pacifist will not be available in Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment confirmed. The developers also mentioned companions and the title, which serves as a model for them in creating the combat system.

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January 25, 2024

Avowed Not for Pacifists. Vermintide Their Model of Combat
Avowed Without Stiff Class Division. See New RPG's Gameplay Discussion

Avowed Without Stiff Class Division. See New RPG's Gameplay Discussion

The developers of Avowed were guests on the official Xbox podcast, during which they discussed gameplay and provided new information on abilities and companions, among other things.

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January 24, 2024

Avowed Without Stiff Class Division. See New RPG's Gameplay Discussion
After Avowed Presentation, I Wonder if Obsidian Even Knows What It's Doing

After Avowed Presentation, I Wonder if Obsidian Even Knows What It's Doing

Avowed was supposed to be a new quality among Obsidian's RPGs, guaranteed by, among other things, torrents of cash from Microsoft. After the latest presentation, however, I wonder if the developers even know that games have changed in the last 10 years.

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January 23, 2024

After Avowed Presentation, I Wonder if Obsidian Even Knows What It's Doing
Bethesda Explains Why Modders Are Patching Starfield Faster Than Itself

Bethesda Explains Why Modders Are Patching Starfield Faster Than Itself

Bethesda's community manager revealed in a Reddit thread why modders are faster than developers when it comes to patching Starfield.

video games

January 22, 2024

Bethesda Explains Why Modders Are Patching Starfield Faster Than Itself
Microsoft's Popular FPS Slowly Retires. Priority Shiffts to New Projects

Microsoft's Popular FPS Slowly Retires. Priority Shiffts to New Projects

Halo Infinite will no longer get consecutive seasons. Instead, the game's development will take place in smaller Operations. This is due to the fact that 343 Industries studio is increasingly focusing on new projects.

video games

January 22, 2024

Microsoft's Popular FPS Slowly Retires. Priority Shiffts to New Projects
New 4X Strategy From Civilization Co-creators Has a Release Date. Ara: History Untold Will Focus on Uniqueness

New 4X Strategy From Civilization Co-creators Has a Release Date. Ara: History Untold Will Focus on Uniqueness

Oxide Interactive studio has revealed the highly anticipated trailer for Ara: History Untold. At the Xbox Developer_Direct, we also learned the release date for this 4X strategy.

video games

January 18, 2024

New 4X Strategy From Civilization Co-creators Has a Release Date. Ara: History Untold Will Focus on Uniqueness
New Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Footage Confirms Release Date

New Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Footage Confirms Release Date

A new trailer from the upcoming, highly anticipated Senua's Saga: Hellblade II has been released. We also learned its exact release date.

video games

January 18, 2024

New Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Footage Confirms Release Date
Avowed with Release Date. New RPG from Creators of Pillars of Eternity

Avowed with Release Date. New RPG from Creators of Pillars of Eternity

The Avowed RPG from Obsidian Entertainment studio got new footage at the Xbox Developer_Direct show. The developers also confirmed the game's release date.

video games

January 18, 2024

Avowed with Release Date. New RPG from Creators of Pillars of Eternity
Microsoft Boss: "We Want to Be a Good Publisher on Sony and Nintendo.”

Microsoft Boss: "We Want to Be a Good Publisher on Sony and Nintendo.”

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has hinted at the possibility of greater cooperation with companies that have so far been treated as the Redmond giant's biggest competitors.

video games

January 18, 2024

Microsoft Boss: "We Want to Be a Good Publisher on Sony and Nintendo.”