Sign of Times in PS Store. Journalist Counts Bestsellers of Microsoft and Sony, Draws Interesting Conclusions
Until recently, this was unthinkable, but from the observations of a journalist from TweakTown, it seems that lately the top of the most popular games in the PlayStation Store are often „occupied” by Microsoft titles.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
April 21, 2024
Blizzard Reached Agreement With NetEase. Diablo, Warcraft, and Studio’s Other Games Return to China
More than a year after a violent breakup, Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase are collaborating again. The Chinese giant also signed a separate deal with Microsoft, under which the former company's new games will come to Xbox consoles, among others.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
April 10, 2024
Microsoft Intends to Give Games ‘Eternal Life.’ Special Team Was Established to Deal With This
According to a message that new Xbox brand CEO Sarah Bond recently sent out to her colleagues, Microsoft has set up a team to handle „preservation and forward compatibility”.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
April 8, 2024
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Garnering Good Revievs. „Beautiful Nightmare Next-gen Immersion,” Only 30 FPS on Xbox Series X
There is still some time left until the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. However, from the latest reviews of Ninja Theory studio's latest work, it seems that we have something to look forward to.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
April 5, 2024
Minecraft Gets Its Own Game Pass. Subscription Provides Access to 150 Items
The Minecraft Marketplace Pass subscription has launched, giving players access to a powerful set of new items.
video games
Adrian Werner
March 15, 2024
Age of Empires 4 Received Feature That Will Unite All Players. Quickmatches Got Major Change
A new update to Age of Empires 4 brings plenty of fan-awaited changes and news, including a crossplay feature. The developers gave details on the game's seventh season.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
March 13, 2024
Moon Studios' Thomas Mahler Shares How Studio Was Saved by Success of Ori and Blind Forest
Without Ori and the Blind Forest, there would be not only the highly promising action RPG No Rest for the Wicked, but most likely Moon Studios itself.
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Jacob Blazewicz
March 13, 2024
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
Hubert Sledziewski
February 26, 2024
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.
video games
Christopher Mysiak
February 22, 2024
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
Jacob Blazewicz
February 16, 2024
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
Adrian Werner
February 16, 2024
'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.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
February 16, 2024
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
Adrian Werner
February 13, 2024
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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Jacob Blazewicz
February 8, 2024
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
Jacob Blazewicz
February 6, 2024
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.
video games
Adrian Werner
February 2, 2024
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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Jacob Blazewicz
January 26, 2024
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
Zuzanna Domeradzka
January 25, 2024
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.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 25, 2024
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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Jacob Blazewicz
January 24, 2024