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Halo Infinite Will Have Photo Mode, Custom Game Browser – Rumor

Halo Infinite Will Have Photo Mode, Custom Game Browser – Rumor

Datamined files seem to indicate that both features will be coming to the shooter, though 343 Industries has yet to announce them.

New Xbox Stereo Headset Revealed, Launching In September

New Xbox Stereo Headset Revealed, Launching In September

Microsoft has recently announced a new wired Stereo Headset for fans on a tight budget, and pre-orders for the same are now live.

DOOM Slayers Collection Listed for Nintendo Switch

DOOM Slayers Collection Listed for Nintendo Switch

It seems the collection of shooters, compiling several DOOM titles, is coming to the Switch. An official announcement is yet to be made.

YouTuber Shows PlayStation Emulation On Xbox Series S

YouTuber Shows PlayStation Emulation On Xbox Series S

YouTuber Modern Vintage Gamer showcases a plethora of classic PlayStation titles being emulated on the Xbox Series S at 4K resolution.

Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life Leads to 4.8 Million Active Players in June

Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life Leads to 4.8 Million Active Players in June

The August update is currently live and adds several improvements to the new Tall Tales along with Pirates of the Caribbean-style cosmetics.

Xbox Series X Update Introduces 4K UI for Xbox Insiders

Xbox Series X Update Introduces 4K UI for Xbox Insiders

Previously Xbox UI elements were rendered at 1080p, but the newest update kicks them up to a higher native resolution.

Halo Infinite Won’t Have Assassinations at Launch

Halo Infinite Won’t Have Assassinations at Launch

Despite loving the mechanic, 343 Industries' Tom French says most players "just turn them off" due to gameplay disadvantages.

Xbox’s New Preview Feature Is “Going To Be Very Cool,” Dev Says

Xbox’s New Preview Feature Is “Going To Be Very Cool,” Dev Says

A new Xbox preview feature might be dropping soon, and speculation on the matter suggests that it could leverage cloud gaming in some way.

Halo Infinite – Leaked Footage Shows a New Map, Launch Site

Halo Infinite – Leaked Footage Shows a New Map, Launch Site

The map, seemingly inspired by Halo: Reach's Countdown, was recently leaked alongside three other unannounced maps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Age of Empires Mobile Game in Development at Tencent’s TiMi Studios

Age of Empires Mobile Game in Development at Tencent’s TiMi Studios

TiMi Studios is working with Xbox Game Studios and World's Edge on a mobile Age of Empires game called Return to Empire.

Ranking All Gears of War Games

Ranking All Gears of War Games

Charting the highs and higher highs of Microsoft's third person shooter franchise.

Phil Spencer Says He’s Open To Having Xbox Game Pass Anywhere And Everywhere

Phil Spencer Says He’s Open To Having Xbox Game Pass Anywhere And Everywhere

Spencer once again expresses his desire to see the subscription service on as many platforms as possible, even referencing competitor's closed stores.

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – Dawn of the Dukes is Out Now

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – Dawn of the Dukes is Out Now

The expansion adds two new civilizations – the Poles and the Bohemians – and also brings three new campaigns.

Halo Infinite – Leaked Screenshots Show New Maps and Armour Customizations

Halo Infinite – Leaked Screenshots Show New Maps and Armour Customizations

Counting the maps 343 Industries has already revealed and these new leaks, it seems Halo Infinite is going to have at least nine multiplayer maps at launch.

Psychonauts 2 Video Introduces its New Characters

Psychonauts 2 Video Introduces its New Characters

In a new video, the team at Double Fine Productions provides details on the new characters Raz will meet in the Psychonauts' intern program.