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Avowed’s Choice and Consequence Mechanics Will “Unfold Over the Course of the Game”

Avowed’s Choice and Consequence Mechanics Will “Unfold Over the Course of the Game”

"When it comes to choice, we really try to provide breadth and a tapestry for the player," says game director Carrie Patel.

Gears of War: E-Day Announcement Causes Significant Boost in Xbox Players for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Gears of War: E-Day Announcement Causes Significant Boost in Xbox Players for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

The Coalition and Microsoft announced a new prequel in the franchise at the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this month.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Adds Las Vegas with Newest Free Update

Microsoft Flight Simulator Adds Las Vegas with Newest Free Update

Las Vegas, its many landmarks, and its surrounding, gorgeous landscapes have been recreated in stunning detail in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Avowed is About as Long as The Outer Worlds, Director Says

Avowed is About as Long as The Outer Worlds, Director Says

Game director Carrie Patel also says the game features "a series of open zones that are connected and unlock over the course of the game, rather than one giant map that you can walk through from begin...

Black Myth: Wukong Reportedly Has a PlayStation Exclusivity Deal – Rumor

Black Myth: Wukong Reportedly Has a PlayStation Exclusivity Deal – Rumor

After the Xbox Series X/S version's delay, Microsoft said "it can't comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders."

Minecraft is Getting a Native PS5 Version

Minecraft is Getting a Native PS5 Version

Those who own the game's PS4 version can begin testing its PS5 upgrade on the console starting today.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Has Sold Over 20 Million Units

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Has Sold Over 20 Million Units

The acclaimed trilogy of platforming remakes continues to move units at a steady pace, crossing another major sales milestone.

Xbox is Returning to Gamescom with Avowed, Towerborne, and More

Xbox is Returning to Gamescom with Avowed, Towerborne, and More

The company is promising its biggest Gamescom booth to date, with games such as Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and World of Warcraft: The War Within also confirmed.

Towerborne Still Launching This Year, the Belfry’s Launch Area Detailed

Towerborne Still Launching This Year, the Belfry’s Launch Area Detailed

Players can navigate the Counsel Building for quests, visit The Forge to upgrade equipment and practice combos in the Training Hall.

State of Decay 3 Might be Targeting a 2025 Release – Rumour

State of Decay 3 Might be Targeting a 2025 Release – Rumour

The multiplayer shared world zombie survival game recently received a new in-engine trailer, but wasn't given a launch window.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Clip Showcases Stealth Gameplay

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Clip Showcases Stealth Gameplay

MachineGames' single-player first-person action-adventure game is due out for Xbox Series X/S and PC this year.

Gears of War: E-Day Director Promises a “New Feel”, Origins of Chainsaw Lancer

Gears of War: E-Day Director Promises a “New Feel”, Origins of Chainsaw Lancer

The Coalition's Matt Searcy says the prequel will "feel like a new game. It's going to feel fresh and good at the same time."

Sea of Thieves Topped PS5’s Download Charts for May in US and Europe

Sea of Thieves Topped PS5’s Download Charts for May in US and Europe

Microsoft and Rare's mu;tiplayer pirate game was the most downloaded PlayStation 5 game in both regions last month.

Gears of War: E-Day Will Have Multiplayer, Creative Director Suggests

Gears of War: E-Day Will Have Multiplayer, Creative Director Suggests

"Gears has a pretty clear DNA for gameplay modes, so you can probably anticipate where we'll be going with E-Day," says Matt Searcy.

Starfield: Shattered Space is Similar in Scope to Fallout 4: Far Harbor

Starfield: Shattered Space is Similar in Scope to Fallout 4: Far Harbor

Director Todd Howard also says that the majority of the expansion is set on a single, handcrafted planet.

Starfield Has Year 2 Updates Planned, Will Receive Annual Paid Expansions

Starfield Has Year 2 Updates Planned, Will Receive Annual Paid Expansions

Director Todd Howard says work is already underway on Starfield's second paid expansion.

Starfield Surpasses 14 Million Players

Starfield Surpasses 14 Million Players

Across its entire player base, the sci-fi RPG has an average play time of over 40 hours per player, as per director Todd Howard.

Fable Will Launch in Q4 2025 – Rumour

Fable Will Launch in Q4 2025 – Rumour

The fantasy action RPG is still about a year and a half away from release, it's been claimed in a fresh report.

Gears of War: E-Day Could be Targeting a 2025 Launch – Rumour

Gears of War: E-Day Could be Targeting a 2025 Launch – Rumour

The third-person shooter was targeting a release sometime in 2025 until some months ago, it's been claimed.

Gears of War: E-Day Occurs Over Multiple Days, Says Creative Director

Gears of War: E-Day Occurs Over Multiple Days, Says Creative Director

The story is about being with its "leads every minute, through the days that play out of the city, and really experiencing it through their eyes."