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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.
video games
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.
video games
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
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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Przemyslaw Dygas
January 23, 2024
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
Marcin Przała
January 22, 2024
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
Adrian Werner
January 22, 2024
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
Maciej Gaffke
January 18, 2024
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
Zuzanna Domeradzka
January 18, 2024
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
Maciej Gaffke
January 18, 2024
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
Kamil Kleszyk
January 18, 2024
Indiana Jones From Machinegames Will Get Coverage at Xbox Developer Direct
At the Xbox Developer_Direct presentation, studio MachineGames will hold a demonstration of the latest Indiana Jones game. We may also learn the release date of the title.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
January 10, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush Rumored to be Heading to a New Platform; Still No Good News for PS5 Owners
According to as yet unconfirmed official information, the hit game Hi-Fi Rush may be coming to Nintendo Switch this year.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
January 7, 2024
Xbox Game Studios Game Show Inbound; Approximate Date Revealed?
Industry rumors suggest that the first game show of 2024 from the Xbox stable will take place in just a dozen days. It will reportedly bring a surprise game, as happened a year ago with Hi-Fi Rush.
video games
Marcin Przała
January 7, 2024