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Strategy Games Essential for PC Game Pass; More to Come

Strategy Games Essential for PC Game Pass; More to Come

One of the leading Microsoft employees revealed what genre of games is most important for PC Game Pass. It turns out that it's strategy games.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

December 14, 2021

Strategy Games Essential for PC Game Pass; More to Come
Microsoft Admits Shutting Down Fable Devs was a Mistake

Microsoft Admits Shutting Down Fable Devs was a Mistake

Microsoft - including Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox - realizes that closing down Lionhead, the studio responsible for the Fable series, was a mistake caused by the desire to promote Kinect. The company declares that it has learned its lesson, which is said to be have been proved by the successful cooperation with developers from Xbox Game Studios.

video games

Hubert Sledziewski

December 13, 2021

Microsoft Admits Shutting Down Fable Devs was a Mistake
Microsoft Renames Game Pass on PC

Microsoft Renames Game Pass on PC

Microsoft has renamed the PC version of its subscription service. From now on it functions under the name PC Game Pass.

video games

Adrian Werner

December 12, 2021

Microsoft Renames Game Pass on PC
Hellblade 2 on Impressive First Gameplay

Hellblade 2 on Impressive First Gameplay

A gameplay trailer from Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga was shown at The Game Awards.

video games

Agnes Adamus

December 10, 2021

Hellblade 2 on Impressive First Gameplay
Wasteland 3 Devs Boast of the Game's Popularity

Wasteland 3 Devs Boast of the Game's Popularity

The creators of Wasteland 3 boasted of the popularity of their work. Two million people have already played the RPG by inXile.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

December 8, 2021

Wasteland 3 Devs Boast of the Game's Popularity
Halo Infinite Lunches Today

Halo Infinite Lunches Today

Halo Infinite, the latest installment of the iconic FPS series, will launch today. We can play the game via Xbox Game Pass.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

December 8, 2021

Halo Infinite Lunches Today
Four More Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Launch Day

Four More Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Launch Day

It turns out that there are some Xbox Game Pass surprises waiting for gamers at the upcoming The Game Awards. Four more games will appear on the service on launch day.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

December 7, 2021

Four More Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Launch Day
Forza Horizon 5 Will Get 24 New Cars; Game World Soon to Evolve

Forza Horizon 5 Will Get 24 New Cars; Game World Soon to Evolve

Playground Games unveiled the highlights for Forza Horizon 5, which we'll be enjoying in December and January as part of Series 2. and 3. 24 more cars (16 of which are free) and a variety of activities in an evolving world await us.

video games

Christopher Mysiak

December 7, 2021

Forza Horizon 5 Will Get 24 New Cars; Game World Soon to Evolve
Halo Infinite Suffered From Similar Problems to Anthem

Halo Infinite Suffered From Similar Problems to Anthem

Halo Infinite turned out to be a great title, but it came close to failing like Anthem. All because of the behind-the-scenes chaos and constant changes at the director's seat.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

December 7, 2021

Halo Infinite Suffered From Similar Problems to Anthem
Microsoft 'Between Hammer and Anvil'; Ori Dev Comments on Game Exclusivity

Microsoft 'Between Hammer and Anvil'; Ori Dev Comments on Game Exclusivity

The head of Moon Studios claims that Microsoft isn't quite living up to the company's stated vision of a video game market without artificial boundaries (i.e. exclusive titles).

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

December 7, 2021

Microsoft 'Between Hammer and Anvil'; Ori Dev Comments on Game Exclusivity
First Reviews of Halo Infinite's Campaign Reveal It's As Good as Multi

First Reviews of Halo Infinite's Campaign Reveal It's As Good as Multi

In connection with the imminent release of Halo Infinite, the first reviews of the game have hit the web. It's hard to find negative opinions among them.

video games

Miriam Moszczynska

December 6, 2021

First Reviews of Halo Infinite's Campaign Reveal It's As Good as Multi
Contraband is Made by Many More People Than Just Cause 4

Contraband is Made by Many More People Than Just Cause 4

We learned that over 150 people are working on Contraband. That's 50% more than on Just Cause 4, Avalanche's previous title.

video games

Adrian Werner

December 6, 2021

Contraband is Made by Many More People Than Just Cause 4
Minecraft 1.18 is Amazing and the Players are Impressed

Minecraft 1.18 is Amazing and the Players are Impressed

Minecraft version 1.18 (also known as Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II) was enthusiastically received by the players. Fans appreciate not only the amazing views, but also new additions to gameplay.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

December 3, 2021

Minecraft 1.18 is Amazing and the Players are Impressed
Check Out the Action-packed Trailer for Halo Infinite's Campaign

Check Out the Action-packed Trailer for Halo Infinite's Campaign

The trailer of Halo Infinite's spectacular campaign has just hit the web. Spartans, ready to defend humanity once again?

video games

Michael Zegar

November 30, 2021

Check Out the Action-packed Trailer for Halo Infinite's Campaign
8000-year Ban in Forza Horizon 5 for North Korea Joke

8000-year Ban in Forza Horizon 5 for North Korea Joke

The sense of humor of one of the Forza Horizon 5 players did not please the developers. For making a joke about the leader of North Korea - Kim Jong Un - he received a ban for... 8000 years.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

November 29, 2021

8000-year Ban in Forza Horizon 5 for North Korea Joke
Works on The Outer Worlds 2 Have Been in Progress for Over Two Years

Works on The Outer Worlds 2 Have Been in Progress for Over Two Years

According to new reports, work on The Outer Worlds 2 has been underway for over two years. Obsidian Entertainment was said to have started the work even before the release of the first game.

video games

Adrian Werner

November 26, 2021

Works on The Outer Worlds 2 Have Been in Progress for Over Two Years
Review Your History With Xbox in an Interactive Museum

Review Your History With Xbox in an Interactive Museum

Have you ever wondered what a summary of your personal gaming history would look like? Microsoft has just launched a metaverse-like Xbox Museum in the browser. Among other things, it enables us to see and share our adventures with the brand and personal achievements.

hardware & software

Michael Zegar

November 23, 2021

Review Your History With Xbox in an Interactive Museum
Mexico in Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition; Devs Present New DLC

Mexico in Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition; Devs Present New DLC

The creators of Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition have announced another DLC for the game. It will enable us to lead the forces of Mexico.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

November 23, 2021

Mexico in Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition; Devs Present New DLC
Halo Infinite Gone Gold; Launch Time Announced

Halo Infinite Gone Gold; Launch Time Announced

343 Industries revealed that Halo Infinite has gone gold and thus the December release is not threatened. We also know at what time we will be able to play the game on its debut day.

video games

Paul Musiolik

November 20, 2021

Halo Infinite Gone Gold; Launch Time Announced
Bobby Kotick Loses Support; Phil Spencer and Microsoft Join Activision Blizzard's Criticizers

Bobby Kotick Loses Support; Phil Spencer and Microsoft Join Activision Blizzard's Criticizers

Another controversy related to mobbing in Activision Blizzard begins to affect relations with other companies. Xbox, for example, is set to evaluate its relationship with the publisher.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

November 19, 2021

Bobby Kotick Loses Support; Phil Spencer and Microsoft Join Activision Blizzard's Criticizers