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Installing MSFS 2024 on Other Drives than C Is Problematic. Storage Issue with Cache Explained
Aleksander Kartasinski, 20 November 2024, 02:47
If your C drive suddenly has no free space left, it can be caused by MSFS 2024. Here you will learn why it happens and how to alleviate this issue.
Age of Empires 2 Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Definitive Edition. Gifts and New, Well-Received DLC About Greece's War with Persia are Waiting
Adrian Werner, 15 November 2024, 02:49
Microsoft is celebrating the fifth birthday of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition with a bang. Players have been given gifts, and a warmly received DLC has been released, delighting fans with its campaign.
Is Avowed on PS5 Possible? It May Happen Sooner than You Think
Aleksander Kartasinski, 15 November 2024, 02:16
If you would like to see Avowed on PS5, you might be pleasantly surprised. Here we will analyse chances of this game being ported to Sony's console.
Phil Spencer is Against Cutting Game Content for DLC. He Sees Such Doings as „Manipulation”
Martin Bukowski, 14 November 2024, 04:31
Phil Spencer gave an interview in which several interesting topics were discussed. Among other things, he expressed his dislike for „manipulative” DLC.
Have You Bought MSFS 2024 Collector's Edition? You'll Play Game Much Later, Unless You Take Advantage of Microsoft's Compensation
Adrian Werner, 14 November 2024, 03:34
Due to shipping delays, the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Collector's Edition will not reach players in Europe until a few weeks after the game's release. However, there is a way for those who bought it to start playing at launch.
Microsoft Assures That Black Ops 6 Has Broken Every Call of Duty Series Record. Thanks to Activision's Acquisition of Blizzard, Xbox’s Results Shot Up
Martin Bukowski, 31 October 2024, 06:19
Microsoft's new financial report indicates that their games branch is doing well, thanks in large part to Activision Blizzard. In addition, Black Ops 6 is the biggest launch in the series' history.
Activision Blizzard Games in Game Pass One Year After Acquisition by Microsoft. Here's the Full List of Titles Available in 2024
Maciej Bogusz, 15 October 2024, 01:55
Xbox completed the acquisition of Activision Blizzard one year ago. Here is the current list of Activision Blizzard games available on Game Pass.
Starfield Dev Expresses Disappointment at Mostly Negative Player Reviews for Shattered Space DLC. „That Makes Me Sad, Honestly”
Adrian Werner, 10 October 2024, 04:29
Emil Pagliarulo of Bethesda studio spoke on the bad reception of Shattered Space and Starfield's problems. He assured that the developers are working on fixes and aren't deaf to criticism.
343 Industries Is Now Halo Studios. Developer Bets on Unreal Engine 5
Jacob Blazewicz, 07 October 2024, 03:37
The former 343 Industries is changing both its name and its engine. Halo Studios will use Unreal Engine 5 to make the Halo series amazing with graphics once again.
Release Day of Cult Mythological Strategy Remake. Age of Mythology: Retold Already Sparks Its First Controversy
Adrian Werner, 04 September 2024, 04:28
Tonight is the official launch of Age of Mythology: Retold. The joy of this remake's debut is spoiled by the DLC controversy.
Hi-Fi Rush Devs Have Been Rescued. They Were Brought by the Publisher of PUBG
Jacob Blazewicz, 12 August 2024, 01:35
Tango Gameworks is alive after all. The developers of Hi-Fi Rush have been acquired along with their brand by Krafton (PUBG) to provide players with more „fresh and exciting experiences”.
Avowed RPG Delay Officially Confirmed, Microsoft Gives Specific Release Date. „We're Proud of What the Obsidian Team Have Accomplished,” Assures Phil Spencer
Maciej Gaffke, 05 August 2024, 02:51
The postponement of Avowed's release date has been officially confirmed. The RPG from Obsidian Entertainment studio will be released in 2025.
Obsidian Is Working on Another Game Besides Avowed. Information Was Revealed by One of the Employees
Adrian Werner, 02 August 2024, 02:50
We learned that Obsidian Studio is in the early stages of working on a new, yet unannounced project.
Devs of New Fable and Forza Horizon 6 Grow Stronger. Playground Games Opens New Division to Support Reboot of Cult RPG Series
Maciej Gaffke, 30 July 2024, 01:54
Playground Games studio recently opened a new division. In it, the developers of the Forza Horizon series will continue working on a new installment of the Fable series.
Fallout: London's Release Is Just Around the Corner. GoG Approved Ambitious Fan Mod
Jacob Blazewicz, 25 July 2024, 02:43
Fallout: London already has a tab on the GOG.com store, and it looks like the ambitious Fallout 4 modification will be released today.
Fallout: London Could Open Doors for Big, Ambitious Mods on GOG. Platform Manager Spreads Beautiful Vision
Jacob Blazewicz, 25 July 2024, 00:52
GOG can help promote and easily benefit from ambitious fan modifications in the future. That's on the condition that players well receive the release of the Fallout: London mod on the platform.
Spiritborn from Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Will Reveal Its Secrets Soon. Blizzard Announced Presentation of New Character Class
Adrian Werner, 15 July 2024, 01:49
Blizzard Entertainment studio announced a stream for next week. During it, the Spiritborn, a new class we will get in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, will be shown.
Game Pass With Big Changes. Microsoft Raises Prices and Modifies Terms of Use
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 July 2024, 05:02
Microsoft is introducing new Game Pass subscription pricing, and replacing the existing Xbox Game Pass with a standard, poorer variant without access to launch games.
Iconic Butcher Returns in Season 5 of Diablo 4 in New, Burning Form
Jacob Blazewicz, 05 July 2024, 04:54
Testing of Diablo 4's fifth season revealed that Blizzard will introduce the iconic Butcher in a new burning form.
More Activision Blizzard Games Are Set to Hit Xbox Game Pass in August. Crash Bandicoot Is Said to Be First
Marcin Przala, 04 July 2024, 03:39
According to the leak, more games from Activision's catologue will hit the PC/Xbox Game Pass subscription in August. Microsoft's service is expected to be boosted first by the refreshed Crash Bandicoot trilogy.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Dev Wants to Create „Most Complex Flight Simulator Ever Undertaken”
Jacob Blazewicz, 24 June 2024, 04:33
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will significantly raise the bar for the series and aviation simulators in general when it is released in late 2024.
Diablo 4 With Best Launch in Game Pass History
Adrian Werner, 24 June 2024, 01:49
The addition of Diablo IV to Game Pass proved to be a hit. The game from Blizzard Entertainment studio scored the best debut in the history of the service.
Age of Mythology Retold Will Refresh Story of Gods. Trailer Reveals Release Date
Adrian Werner, 09 June 2024, 11:36
Xbox Games Showcase 2024 brought a new trailer for Age of Mythology: Retold and a release date for this remake.
State of Decay 3 Will Try to Revive Zombie Trend. Survival Action Game with Open World Available at Launch in Game Pass
Adrian Werner, 09 June 2024, 11:08
At the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, we finally got a new trailer for State of Decay 3. This is the first footage showing scenes on the game engine.
Devs Behind Crash 4 and Spyro Remakes Appear to Have Entered an Agreement With Microsoft. They Are „Very Inspired” by New Game That May Be Crash Bandicoot 5
Kamil Kleszyk, 03 June 2024, 05:08
The developers of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and the Spyro remakes, Toys for Bob studio, have officially announced that they are working on a new game that Microsoft will be responsible for releasing.
Not Just Fallout 5. Bethesda Plans More Than One Game From Its Post-Apocalyptic Franchise
Adrian Werner, 31 May 2024, 04:22
Already more than 20 million people have played Fallout 76. Much of this is due to the popularity of the series adaptation. Bethesda wants to follow suit and, as a result, Fallout 5 isn't the only game that is in the team's plans.
Microsoft Gears up for Major Announcement; It’s All About Presence of New Call of Duty in Game Pass
Kamil Kleszyk, 28 May 2024, 05:23
Game Pass subscribers began receiving notifications indicating that the latest installment of the Call of Duty series will hit Microsoft's flagship service on its launch day. An official announcement is a matter of hours away.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be Released on Two Console Generations
Adrian Werner, 27 May 2024, 00:38
According to reliable leaks, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't abandon the previous generation of consoles and will be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Hellblade 2's Disappointing Launch on Steam; Game Is Doing Worse Than Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall
Marcin Przala, 24 May 2024, 02:37
One of this year's most important games from the Xbox stable, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, is failing on Steam. The title from Ninja Theory scored a worse start on Valve's platform than Hi-Fi Rush or Redfall.
Redfall Will Receive Promised Mode in Final Update Labeled 4
Marcin Przala, 18 May 2024, 07:54
Redfall will receive its last update, introducing long-promised improvements to the game and thus crown support for the title. Developers from Arkane Austin studio want to say a worthy goodbye to fans in this way.
Activision Blizzard Established Standalone Studio in Warsaw to Work on New AAA Game Focusing on Story and Narrative
Martin Bukowski, 16 May 2024, 23:43
Activision Blizzard's recently founded standalone studio is developing a new AAA game. True game industry veterans are responsible for it.
'It's No Longer Xbox, but Microsoft Gaming.' Brand Veterans Explain Recent Layoffs
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 May 2024, 06:22
Even before the announcement of more layoffs, Xbox veterans confirmed that Microsoft bosses have now begun to interfere more in the company's games division.
Words of Xbox’s CEO Didn’t Win Applause. Sarah Bond Justifies Microsoft’s Decisions and Promises Support for Game Pass
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 May 2024, 05:10
Sarah Bond unspecifically explained the reasons for the closure of Tango Gameworks. She did, however, confirm the future of Game Pass and the imminent debut of Microsoft's mobile game store.
Industry Sympathizes With Hellblade 2 Devs; Also Expressing Concern for Fate of Doom, Avowed, and Psychonauts Creators
Jacob Blazewicz, 09 May 2024, 07:20
Following the sudden shutdown of Tango Gameworks, there are concerns about the fate of other Xbox studios. Journalist Jez Corden also has significant reservations about the actions of Microsoft, which is allegedly not very supportive of its teams.
'We Need Smaller Games That Give Us Prestige and Awards.' This Statement by Xbox Game Studios Head Surprised Not Only Hi-Fi Rush Devs
Jacob Blazewicz, 09 May 2024, 06:50
Matt Booty of Xbox Game Studios believes Microsoft needs small and high-profile games. Such as Hi-Fi Rush, whose developers were shut down as part of the recent wave of layoffs.
Microsoft Plans Changes to Game Pass; One of Them May Be Another Price Hike
Adrian Werner, 09 May 2024, 06:00
According to reliable reports, Microsoft is considering raising the price of Game Pass Ultimate subscription. The corporation is also having second thoughts about making this year's Call of Duty available on the service.
'He's a Good Human and He Cares Deeply for the Creative Process and Developers.' Former Blizzard CEO Defends Phil Spencer's Image
Jacob Blazewicz, 09 May 2024, 05:40
Mike Ybarra took to Phil Spencer's defense after Microsoft's recent layoffs, although he doesn't deny that the head of the gaming division is responsible for the Xbox situation.
Final Words From Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush Devs. After 2559 Days, Players Lost Hope for Prey 2 Announcement
Adrian Werner, 08 May 2024, 06:23
Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks said goodbye to the studios after they were shut down by Microsoft. In turn, fans began to accept that Prey 2 will never be developed.
Microsoft Shut Down Bethesda's Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall Studios
Martin Bukowski, 08 May 2024, 03:05
Microsoft carried out layoffs at Bethesda-owned studios, while closing several of them, including the developers of Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall.
Sign of Times in PS Store. Journalist Counts Bestsellers of Microsoft and Sony, Draws Interesting Conclusions
Kamil Kleszyk, 21 April 2024, 23:04
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.
Blizzard Reached Agreement With NetEase. Diablo, Warcraft, and Studio’s Other Games Return to China
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 April 2024, 01:41
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.
Microsoft Intends to Give Games ‘Eternal Life.’ Special Team Was Established to Deal With This
Kamil Kleszyk, 08 April 2024, 01:24
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”.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Garnering Good Revievs. „Beautiful Nightmare Next-gen Immersion,” Only 30 FPS on Xbox Series X
Kamil Kleszyk, 05 April 2024, 01:46
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.
Minecraft Gets Its Own Game Pass. Subscription Provides Access to 150 Items
Adrian Werner, 15 March 2024, 04:34
The Minecraft Marketplace Pass subscription has launched, giving players access to a powerful set of new items.
Age of Empires 4 Received Feature That Will Unite All Players. Quickmatches Got Major Change
Zuzanna Domeradzka, 13 March 2024, 07:34
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.
Moon Studios' Thomas Mahler Shares How Studio Was Saved by Success of Ori and Blind Forest
Jacob Blazewicz, 13 March 2024, 02:53
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.
Age of Mythology Retold Set for 2024 Release with First Details on Cult RTS Remake
Hubert Sledziewski, 26 February 2024, 05:06
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.
Forza Motorsport Co-Creator's Confessions Indicate That Microsoft is to Blame for State of Game
Christopher Mysiak, 22 February 2024, 03:26
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.
Microsoft Wants New Xbox 'Biggest Technological Leap' Between Generations
Jacob Blazewicz, 16 February 2024, 03:36
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.'.
Probable Xbox Exclusives Coming to PS5 Revealed
Adrian Werner, 16 February 2024, 03:24
Microsoft intends to port four exclusive titles to rivals' consoles. Among them are to be two large network productions and two small gems.