For the first time since Microsoft’s mind-blowing acquisition – Xbox and Bethesda will share a stage at E3. The showcase is scheduled to last a full 90 minutes and will be “focused on games and celebrating the many dev teams”. It’s likely to feature some of the most recognisable faces in the video game space,
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We are almost two weeks away from the Microsoft E3 2021 showcase and it seems the company will have a strong line up of reveals for this year. Without a doubt, Microsoft’s press conference for this year’s E3 is going to be super exciting. Both Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda have some big projects in
If you had been wondering when the heck Starfield would release, it seems like there’s a possibility of a 2021 launch. Following on from Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media last month and of course, their confirmed appearance at E3 in June, Bethesda could see its next big game release this year. Starfield is a huge
On April 16 early morning JST, Bloomberg Japan reported that several companies are interested in acquiring Square Enix (Thanks, Yahoo Japan), the Square Enix stock worth at the Tokyo Stock Exchange has been increasing rapidly, showing the market definitely bought into these M&A rumors, and “スクエニ買収” “Square Enix acquisition” is trending in Japan. Which company
Sea of Thieves is one of the finest examples of how a game can be tweaked and improved over time to become something significantly better than the product that launched. Rare’s swashbuckling online title launched to a tepid reception back in 2018, however, constant innovations mean the game has built up an incredibly loyal player
As Halo Infinite draws ever closer (at least, I hope–there’s still no set release date) 343 Industries keeps giving us more glimpses. Today it was the Yonhet. After Microsoft made the smart decision to delay Halo Infinite into this year, they have been working on ways to keep the game in people’s heads. Through social media posts, community
Gearbox released the patch notes for the March 11 Borderlands 3 hotfix today. Here’s what’s new. Borderlands 3 was one of the best games to play in 2020. Because of the global shutdown, there was no better time to play a silly online multiplayer loot-n-shoot with your friends. Today Gearbox released the latest patch notes
There was a situation earlier this year that made everyone question whether the Google Stadia version of Terraria would ever see the light of day. Now, the Terraria Stadia port is officially on its way. After much turmoil and discussion, it seems like Terraria finally got the all-clear to launch on Google Stadia. However, there’s still quite some history between
Minecraft continues to be one of the biggest games ever. Millions of players enter the blocky world every day to complete challenges, play with friends and build giant creations. Alongside this, players can host their own custom servers, some of which have grown massive. One of these is the Hypixel Skyblock server. The server is
There’s no doubt about it: Xbox Game Pass is the best deal in gaming. Offering tons of high-quality games for a small subscription fee, Game Pass is one of the Xbox ecosystem’s strongest features. Now that Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media is continuing to take the final steps of being solidified, there’s no better time
The latest additions to Xbox Game Pass for March 2021 is heavily sports themed! Many of these sporty additions are available on Xbox Game Pass right now, these include NBA 2K21, Football Manager 2021, and Madden NFL 2021. Some of the other games will be coming at a later date. You can check out the announcement on
Over the years, there have been many, many rumors surrounding live-action Halo movie and TV show adaptations. Despite living in development hell since its initially planned 2015 release date, Paramount+’s Halo TV show actually seems to be happening and releasing in 2022. The cast list has already been announced for the show and seems like it’s
It’s been a long time since we last heard or saw something official about Elden Ring, but we are receiving some positive signals from different sources that the anticipation will finally be over on March 23 this year. Elden Ring new trailer could be showcased at Microsoft’s possible event later in March. If you don’t
Despite being a great medium for it, I don’t think there are quite enough pirate games. Sure there’s the Monkey Island series and, yes, there was the wonderful Assassin’s Creed 4: Blackflag, but I still want more. Lucky for me, Sea of Thieves exists and has been receiving constant updates and events ever since its release in 2017. Unfortunately, it
Very few games find the success that GTA Online has found. The game launched back in 2013 and has been widely popular ever since, receiving frequent updates and events year-round. To celebrate another record-breaking year, RockStar announced that all players will be receiving a free two-seat off-road vehicle, the Dinka Verus. Pick up the new Dinka Verus
Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War or COD Blops: CoW (an abbreviation I’ve been trying to make a ‘thing’) is one of the best-selling games in the US ever, according to IGN. Each year, developers Raven Software, Treyarch, and Infinity Ward switch off to develop a new entry in the series. The campaign for COD Blops:
Last year’s Microsoft Flight Simulator reminded many flight sim fans of why they love the genre. Its realistic plane models, incredible real-time weather tracking, and hyper-detailed cockpit interiors allowed gamers to escape the confines of their homes. This proved to be especially important in a year of lockdowns and quarantine. Today, the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 UK
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 has been in the back of everyone’s minds as we have slowly gotten closer to the game’s April 2021 release. Today, the game made some waves when Square Enix gave us an extended look at its gameplay. A Square Enix YouTube video showed off the flashy combat and some sandy temple environments. The voice
It’s no secret that Call of Duty: Warzone is wildly popular extending its reach past gamers and into the mainstream. The battle royale game amassed millions of players in its first few months and has continued to draw players in with each update and rebalance. Now, it’s likely to bring in even more people with the return
Over the past week, details about the upcoming Borderlands movie have been making the internet rounds. The main point of discussion has been the numerous big-name actors who have signed onto the project. A-listers such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, and Cate Blanchett are all attached. Today, it was announced that Jack Black would be joining
If you’ve managed to get your hands on an Xbox Series X or S, you may have heard about the cool new controller sync features. If you haven’t, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The feature was absent from ads and hasn’t really been discussed until this week. Essentially, the new Pulse controllers make it easier
With the release of Halo Infinite getting ever closer, the excitement and hype for the game are palpable across the video game landscape. The excitement has now reached across the gaming world and into the tech one as Elon Musk revealed recently that his favorite console game is “only Halo.” Microsoft executives got wind of this and
Microsoft sent shockwaves around the gaming world last September when they announced the purchase of Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. The deal, worth a staggering $7.5 billion, will see the likes of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls become Xbox properties. While the deal has already been agreed, there are still some potential
Earlier in the month, Bloomberg published a story that detailed how Microsoft had attempted to purchase Nintendo many years ago. When the discussions occurred, Nintendo apparently laughed Microsoft out of the room, according to Kevin Bachus, Xbox’s former director of third party relations. During the same interview, Robbie Bach, former president of the entertainment and
The Medium is one of the first first-party Microsoft titles to hit the market after the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. According to the developers behind the game, it has had quite a successful launch and has already recouped the development and promotion costs. In an interview with money.pl, a
While it’s still one of the most popular games on the planet, Minecraft has also been utilized as a powerful educational tool. The Education Edition of Minecraft has seen plenty of use in classrooms around the world, with Microsoft taking things even further by translating its latest sustainability report into the popular sandbox game. Microsoft has released
Earlier today Microsoft unveiled its financial results for the second quarter of 2021. As expected, the PC and cloud side of its business contributed to plenty of its earnings in the quarter, but the Xbox side saw some growth as well. In total, the company reported a revue of $43.1 billion with a net income
Microsoft has been intensely focusing on game development and game studio acquirement in recent times to help bolster their Xbox brand’s portfolio. As such, it’s not surprising that there have been rumblings from developers and industry insiders implying Xbox Game Studios will be releasing two unannounced games this year, according to several sources. The Xbox’s
Johnny Silverhand, the beloved companion of Cyberpunk 2077 protagonist V, arguably gets much of his popularity from his likeness to famous American actor Keanu Reeves. However, CD Projekt Red Senior Concept Artist and Coordinator Lea Leonowicz’s ArtStation revealed some concept artwork of Silverhand before his attachment to the actor: Even without Reeves, it seems that
[UPDATE, 01/23/21] Following the announcement of the price increases and largely negative fan reaction, Microsoft has detailed that it is changing its plans and will not be increasing the pricing for Xbox Live Gold. Additionally, the company also announced that free-to-play games will no longer require an Xbox Live Gold membership to play, with those
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