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xCloud Works Well on Steam Deck, Phil Spencer Says

xCloud Works Well on Steam Deck, Phil Spencer Says

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has had a Steam Deck for about a week, and having played the likes of Halo and Age of Empires on it, is impressed with how its running xCloud.

Metroid Dread is the Most Pre-ordered Switch Game Over the Last Couple of Months, According to GameStop

Metroid Dread is the Most Pre-ordered Switch Game Over the Last Couple of Months, According to GameStop

It beats out major upcoming Switch exclusives like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Shin Megami Tensei 5, and more.

Upcoming Action RPG Faith of Danschant: Hereafter Impresses with Gameplay Debut

Upcoming Action RPG Faith of Danschant: Hereafter Impresses with Gameplay Debut

Developed by Beijing Joyfun, the action RPG promises fast combat, slick traversal, and more, and is confirmed for PC and consoles.

Psychonauts 2 Devs Talk About Psychic Gadgets in New Video

Psychonauts 2 Devs Talk About Psychic Gadgets in New Video

Psychonauts 2 devs talk about the Thought Tuner, which allows you to read thoughts, and the Otto-Shot Camera, which functions as a photo mode.

Marvel’s Avengers Spider-Man DLC Still Planned for 2021, Crystal Dynamics Says

Marvel’s Avengers Spider-Man DLC Still Planned for 2021, Crystal Dynamics Says

"That is still on track, so we'll have more announcements later on this year," says Marvel's Avengers senior game designer Scott Walters.

New Twisted Metal Game Reportedly in the Works

New Twisted Metal Game Reportedly in the Works

A new leak claims Sony's car combat series is in line for a revival, with its new instalment supposedly targeting a 2022 launch.

Final Fantasy 16 Takes the Top Spot in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Final Fantasy 16 Takes the Top Spot in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Final Fantasy 16 has overtaken Tales of Arise in the Famitsu charts for the most highly anticipated upcoming games.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris Review – Solid, but Inessential

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris Review – Solid, but Inessential

The Siege of Paris is an enjoyable extension of Valhalla, but it doesn't feel entirely unmissable.

Castlevania: Grimoire Of Souls Will Return And Launch On Apple Arcade Soon

Castlevania: Grimoire Of Souls Will Return And Launch On Apple Arcade Soon

The game once launched in a very limited capacity in 2019 before being delisted. It will now return on Apple's subscription service.

Hades is Now Available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5

Hades is Now Available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5

The critically and commercially acclaimed roguelite is also available on Xbox Game Pass along with a physical release on Xbox and PlayStation.

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Xbox One X vs Xbox Series X Graphical Comparison and Frame-Rate Test

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Xbox One X vs Xbox Series X Graphical Comparison and Frame-Rate Test

Our latest video outlines the differences between Ninja Theory's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice running on the Xbox One X vs Xbox Series X.

Back 4 Blood Developer Looking Into FOV Option for Xbox Series X, PS5

Back 4 Blood Developer Looking Into FOV Option for Xbox Series X, PS5

Turtle Rock Studios also acknowledges under-performing bot AI in the beta and notes that they'll be smarter on launch day.

Phil Spencer Isn’t Looking To Copy Sony’s Strategy of Blockbuster Exclusives

Phil Spencer Isn’t Looking To Copy Sony’s Strategy of Blockbuster Exclusives

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently talked about how the platform's strategy for exclusives revolves around originality with its titles.

Humankind Video Details Gameplay and System Changes in Late Game

Humankind Video Details Gameplay and System Changes in Late Game

As players venture deeper into the end-game, they'll encounter new systems in the Industrial and Contemporary eras that shake up gameplay.

Halo Infinite’s Bots Aren’t Teabagging Players On Purpose, 343 Industries Confirms

Halo Infinite’s Bots Aren’t Teabagging Players On Purpose, 343 Industries Confirms

In a statement issued to Kotaku, 343 confirms that Halo Infinite's bots aren't teabagging players on purpose and its a glitch in the systems instead.

We Desperately Need a GTA: Vice City Remake

We Desperately Need a GTA: Vice City Remake

More than almost any other game in the series, GTA: Vice City deserves a proper remake.

Remedy and Epic Games’ AAA Game, Rumoured to be Alan Wake 2, Enters Full Production

Remedy and Epic Games’ AAA Game, Rumoured to be Alan Wake 2, Enters Full Production

Remedy Entertainment's headcount has grown to nearly 300 people, and the developer has provided updates on several upcoming projects.

Control Crosses 10 Million Players, Sequel is in the “Early Conception Phase”

Control Crosses 10 Million Players, Sequel is in the “Early Conception Phase”

Remedy Entertainment provides an update on the continued success of Control, with a sequel in the early stages of development and a co-op spinoff also in the works.

Xbox Executive Explains Why Quick Resume Isn’t Available At Launch For All Games

Xbox Executive Explains Why Quick Resume Isn’t Available At Launch For All Games

Director of project management on Xbox Series X/S recently revealed why many games launching on the console lack Quick Resume functionality.

PS5 and Switch Lead the NPD July 2021 Hardware Charts

PS5 and Switch Lead the NPD July 2021 Hardware Charts

The PS5 was the best-selling consoles in terms of revenue generated, but the Nintendo Switch sold more units than Sony's console.