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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Will Only Have a 30 FPS Option on Xbox Series X/S

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Will Only Have a 30 FPS Option on Xbox Series X/S

The lack of graphics options is down to Ninja Theory's desire to achieve a cinematic feel for the game, as per VFX director Mark Slater-Tunstill.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Developer Feels “a Lot of People” Prefer Shorter Games to 100-Hour Experiences

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Developer Feels “a Lot of People” Prefer Shorter Games to 100-Hour Experiences

"I think our fans, from what we hear from them, they enjoy a shorter game where our intention is that every step of that journey is meaningful," says studio head Dom Matthews.

Xbox Unveils Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Controller

Xbox Unveils Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Controller

The controller is the latest in Xbox's line of Vapor series, and is described by the company as being inspired by "nature at night".

Hi-Fi Rush’s PS5 Version Looks “Slightly” Better Than Xbox Series X Version, as Per Analysis

Hi-Fi Rush’s PS5 Version Looks “Slightly” Better Than Xbox Series X Version, as Per Analysis

That's down to higher resolution shadow rendering in the game's PS5 version, according to a Digital Foundry analysis.

Sea of Thieves on PS5 – Everything You Need to Know

Sea of Thieves on PS5 – Everything You Need to Know

Rare's acclaimed pirate adventure is out on April 30th for PS5 players. Here's what you should know before sailing the high seas.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’s Launch Revenue is Reportedly 67 Percent Down from Call of Duty Mobile

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’s Launch Revenue is Reportedly 67 Percent Down from Call of Duty Mobile

The mobile battle royale offshoot reportedly generated $1.4 million in its first four days, compared to Call of Duty Mobile's $4.2 million.

Killer Instinct Update Adds Permanent Ranked Crossplay, New Stage, and More

Killer Instinct Update Adds Permanent Ranked Crossplay, New Stage, and More

The newest patch has also added 87 new unlockable remix colour options, increased the character and player level cap to 65, and more.

Halo Support Studio Certain Affinity is Cutting 25 Jobs

Halo Support Studio Certain Affinity is Cutting 25 Jobs

The studio attributes this to "an industry-wide slowdown in the funding of new lead and co-development projects and the reluctance of third-party investors to fund games or game companies."

Xbox Pays Tribute to Akira Toriyama with New Blue Dragon Dynamic Dashboard Background

Xbox Pays Tribute to Akira Toriyama with New Blue Dragon Dynamic Dashboard Background

Blue Dragon was an early Xbox 360-era RPG featuring the works of Akira Toriyama, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and Nobuo Uematsu.

Spyro 4 in Active Development Since January 2024 – Rumor

Spyro 4 in Active Development Since January 2024 – Rumor

YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh heard "whispers" of its development over the past few months, with some individuals at PAX East hearing the same.

All-Digital White Xbox Series X Images Have Leaked – Rumour

All-Digital White Xbox Series X Images Have Leaked – Rumour

Previous leaks have claimed that a discless variant of the Xbox Series X is set to launch this Summer.

Immortals of Aveum and Minecraft Legends Are Free with PlayStation Plus in April

Immortals of Aveum and Minecraft Legends Are Free with PlayStation Plus in April

They will be joined with roguelike platformer Skul: The Hero Slayer, with all games going live on April 2.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Discusses Potentially Having Epic Games Store and Other Storefronts on Xbox

Microsoft Gaming CEO Discusses Potentially Having Epic Games Store and Other Storefronts on Xbox

"Nobody would blink twice if I said, ‘Hey when you’re using a PC, you get to decide the type of experience you have," says Phil Spencer.

Xbox Will Bring “Majority” of Titles to PS5 “at Some Point” – Report

Xbox Will Bring “Majority” of Titles to PS5 “at Some Point” – Report

After the recent GDC 2024, GamesIndustry's Christopher Dring believes Xbox is "in real trouble as a hardware manufacturer."

Third-Party Game Developers Are Reportedly Questioning Potential Xbox Releases

Third-Party Game Developers Are Reportedly Questioning Potential Xbox Releases

Developers are reportedly questioning whether the extra work needed for Xbox Series S ports is worth the effort.

Microsoft is Prototyping a Native Xbox Handheld – Rumour

Microsoft is Prototyping a Native Xbox Handheld – Rumour

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said last year that there was no need for an Xbox handheld in the market, owing to devices such as the Steam Deck.

People Can Fly’s Xbox Title is a PvP Shooter – Rumour

People Can Fly’s Xbox Title is a PvP Shooter – Rumour

The studio announced in June last year that it had partnered with Microsoft to develop a new title in an existing Xbox IP.

Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Reached an Agreement with Microsoft for its First Game as an Independent Studio

Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Reached an Agreement with Microsoft for its First Game as an Independent Studio

The game will seemingly be "similar to games Toys for Bob has made in the past."

New Xbox Development Kit Rated for Use in South Korea – Rumour

New Xbox Development Kit Rated for Use in South Korea – Rumour

Development kits of new Xbox hardware might be on the horizon, if a recent Korean certification is anything to go by.

Hi-Fi Rush is Now Available on PS5

Hi-Fi Rush is Now Available on PS5

Tango Gameworks' rhythmic action title includes all post-launch updates, including two new modes added in the Arcade Challenge! Update!