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Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

The service's subscriber count has grown by nearly 10 million since Microsoft's last update in January 2022.

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Two of Microsoft's biggest exclusives will continue to be playable only on Xbox Series X/S and PC, in addition to Game Pass.

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Activision Blizzard games will soon start coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass, starting with action RPG Diablo 4.

Metro Exodus Crosses 10 Million Copies Solid

Metro Exodus Crosses 10 Million Copies Solid

The 2019 post-apocalyptic shooter received extensive acclaim and is playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Patch Fixes Burn Damage Scaling, XP Exploits

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Patch Fixes Burn Damage Scaling, XP Exploits

Alongside new Leaderboards, enemy health scaling for Master Level 46 and above is being reduced, though damage will increase.

No Man’s Sky: Omega Update Adds Free Limited-Time Trial, Revamped Expeditions

No Man’s Sky: Omega Update Adds Free Limited-Time Trial, Revamped Expeditions

From today till February 19th, everyone can access the new Omega Expedition, even if they don't own the base game and reap its rewards.

PS5 Price Cut Would be “Very Difficult,” Says Sony President

PS5 Price Cut Would be “Very Difficult,” Says Sony President

Sony Interactive Entertainment president Hiroki Totoki says the company wants to balance "user engagement, together with sales of units."

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

"Our biggest focus and absolute priority, both during and after the quarter, are the efforts needed to ensure that the game lives up to expectations," says Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren.

Embracer Group Has Laid off Nearly 1,400 People Since June 2023

Embracer Group Has Laid off Nearly 1,400 People Since June 2023

CEO Lars Wingefors says that though the company's restructuring is approaching its "final stretch", more layoffs may still follow.

Embracer Group Has Cancelled 29 Unannounced Games Since June 2023

Embracer Group Has Cancelled 29 Unannounced Games Since June 2023

The company announced a restructuring program last year, which has resulted in widespread layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations.

Sony Wants to be More “Aggressive” with Multiplatform PC Releases to Maximize Profits

Sony Wants to be More “Aggressive” with Multiplatform PC Releases to Maximize Profits

"I personally think there are opportunities out there for improvement of margin, so I would like to go aggressive on improving our margin performance," says PlayStation chairman Hiroki Totoki.

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Initially leaked in 2022, the next Call of Duty is reportedly a sequel to Treyarch's Black Ops franchise and set during the Gulf War.

A New Astro Bot Game Might Launch This Year – Rumour

A New Astro Bot Game Might Launch This Year – Rumour

Though Sony has said it won't be releasing any new instalments in major first-party franchises until next year, an Astro Bot game does seem to be on the docket.

Tekken 8 Has Sold 2 Million Units

Tekken 8 Has Sold 2 Million Units

The newest entry in Bandai Namco's fighting series is selling better than expected, the publisher has said.

Helldivers 2 Won’t Receive PvP; Arrowhead Wants to “Reduce Toxic Elements”

Helldivers 2 Won’t Receive PvP; Arrowhead Wants to “Reduce Toxic Elements”

CEO Johan Pilestedt says, "We want an environment that's supportive, fun and where we all are fighting on the same side!"

Tales of Arise, Need for Speed Unbound, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in February

Tales of Arise, Need for Speed Unbound, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in February

Premium subscribers also get Jet Moto 2, Resistance: Retribution, Tales of Symphonia Remastered and Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

Tales of Arise is Coming to Game Pass on February 20

Tales of Arise is Coming to Game Pass on February 20

Alongside PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, Bandai Namco's action RPG is also set to join Microsoft's subscription service.

Outcast – A New Beginning Demo is Out Now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

Outcast – A New Beginning Demo is Out Now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

The demo will try out players to check out the combat and jetpack-based traversal in Outcast: A New Beginning.

Helldivers 2 Studio is Looking to Expand Development Team for Future Content Plans

Helldivers 2 Studio is Looking to Expand Development Team for Future Content Plans

The studio behind Helldivers 2 seems to have ambitious post-launch content plans for the game, and is thus looking to expand its development team.

AEW: Fight Forever Kicks off Season 3 with Swerve Strickland’s Addition to Roster

AEW: Fight Forever Kicks off Season 3 with Swerve Strickland’s Addition to Roster

AEW: Fight Forever players can also get their hands on a new free DLC with new attires and music tracks.