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The Ascent – 13 Things You Need to Know

The Ascent – 13 Things You Need to Know

Neon Giant's co-op action RPG shooter sees players venturing through a cyberpunk arcology after the collapse of The Ascent Group.

Other “Major Players” Besides Sony Were Also Interested in Acquiring Housemarque

Other “Major Players” Besides Sony Were Also Interested in Acquiring Housemarque

Housemarque CEO Ilari Kuittinen says the "usual suspects" from Sweden, China, and the United States were also looking to acquire the studio.

Sony Cannot Afford To Keep Burning Bridges With Smaller Developers

Sony Cannot Afford To Keep Burning Bridges With Smaller Developers

Being hostile to indie developers will only make their games not come to PlayStation in the future.

Avowed is Going to Have “Distinct Differences” from The Elder Scrolls – Phil Spencer

Avowed is Going to Have “Distinct Differences” from The Elder Scrolls – Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Avowed isn't just going to be Obsidian Entertainment's version of The Elder Scrolls.

Kojima-Xbox Deal Edges Closer to Completion – Rumour

Kojima-Xbox Deal Edges Closer to Completion – Rumour

A new report claims that Hideo Kojima and Microsoft have signed a letter of agreement for their partnership, which will see the former developing an Xbox-exclusive game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Set To Recieve A Performance Boost With Upcoming Update

Microsoft Flight Simulator Set To Recieve A Performance Boost With Upcoming Update

CEO of Asobo Studio shares Microsoft Flight Simulator running on his own PC with the upcoming update, showcasing a noticeable performance boost.

Xbox Details Marketing Partnership With Battlefield 2042

Xbox Details Marketing Partnership With Battlefield 2042

Xbox Series X/S were recently announced as the "official" consoles for Battlefield 2042- but what exactly does that entail?

Halo Infinite – 343 Industries Gives Update on Multiplayer Technical Preview

Halo Infinite – 343 Industries Gives Update on Multiplayer Technical Preview

The developer is "constantly evaluating the flighting build" but details will be provided ahead of time. Only Halo Insiders can participate.

Xbox Will Continue to “Diversify” its Portfolio of Games and Studios, Phil Spencer Says

Xbox Will Continue to “Diversify” its Portfolio of Games and Studios, Phil Spencer Says

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer talks about plans for the future of Xbox Game Studios, and how acquisitions play a major role in the equation.

Xbox Game Pass Focuses On “Player Engagement” More Than Numbers, Phil Spencer Says

Xbox Game Pass Focuses On “Player Engagement” More Than Numbers, Phil Spencer Says

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer provides some valuable insights on the inner workings of Xbox Game Pass and how the platform measures its growth.

Studio Acquisitions Are “a Natural and Healthy Part of Our Industry” – Phil Spencer

Studio Acquisitions Are “a Natural and Healthy Part of Our Industry” – Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says that though concerns of consolidation are understandable, studio acquisitions are really a healthy part of the industry.

Halo Infinite is Not “a Make or Break” Situation for the Series – Phil Spencer

Halo Infinite is Not “a Make or Break” Situation for the Series – Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes that thanks to its massive fanbase and history, Halo is "just an IP that’s going to be with us."

Todd Howard First Pitched an Indiana Jones Game to LucasArts in 2009

Todd Howard First Pitched an Indiana Jones Game to LucasArts in 2009

It is now being developed by MachineGames, who are doing "a phenomenal job" on the project, according to Howard.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Available Now for All Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers, Uses Xbox Series X Server Blades

Xbox Cloud Gaming Available Now for All Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers, Uses Xbox Series X Server Blades

Xbox has confirmed that xCloud servers will be running on Xbox Series X hardware, and players can see noticeable improvements to games right away.

The Elder Scrolls 6 is Still in the Design Phase – Todd Howard

The Elder Scrolls 6 is Still in the Design Phase – Todd Howard

Though the vast majority of development work is currently being done on Starfield, "everybody works on everything," says Howard.

Forza Horizon 5 Has Over 2,000 Sky Presets

Forza Horizon 5 Has Over 2,000 Sky Presets

Playground Games shot over 400 hours of sky photos to provide over seven times the number of sky presets than the previous title.

Microsoft is Making all the Right Moves with Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is Making all the Right Moves with Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft are absolutely killing it with their subscription service, and they deserve a ton of praise for how they're continuing to expand it.

5 Biggest Reasons to be Excited About Redfall

5 Biggest Reasons to be Excited About Redfall

We may not have seen much of Redfall yet, but even so, there's no shortage of reasons to be excited about Arkane's next game.

Xbox-Kojima Deal is Close to Being Signed – Rumour

Xbox-Kojima Deal is Close to Being Signed – Rumour

GamesBeat journalist Jeff Grubb claims that Hideo Kojima and Microsoft are edging closer to finalizing terms for their rumoured deal.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Switch: Which Console Has The Best Lineup Of Exclusives for the Remainder of 2021?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Switch: Which Console Has The Best Lineup Of Exclusives for the Remainder of 2021?

Regardless of what platform you prefer, there are loads of great exclusives coming later this year.