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Gears of War: E-Day Channels the Original’s “Alien” Style Horror, Says Former Art Director

Gears of War: E-Day Channels the Original’s “Alien” Style Horror, Says Former Art Director

"There was just the tension and the horror that you were pulling out of every location, and I loved that," says Jerry O'Flaherty.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 : Heart of Chornobyl Departs Game Pass Right Before PS5 Version Launches

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 : Heart of Chornobyl Departs Game Pass Right Before PS5 Version Launches

Game Pass subscribers are being forced to purchase the full game as it exits the service just weeks before its PS5 debut.

Xbox Exec “Killed” the Halo MMO ‘Titan’ to Protect a Bonus, Says Former Ensemble Dev

Xbox Exec “Killed” the Halo MMO ‘Titan’ to Protect a Bonus, Says Former Ensemble Dev

"By firing ALL of Ensemble, he didn’t have to pay for our studio for 3 years, and he didn’t care about Titan," says Sandy Petersen.

Halo 2 and 3 Also Getting Full Remakes With Sprint and No Multiplayer – Rumor

Halo 2 and 3 Also Getting Full Remakes With Sprint and No Multiplayer – Rumor

The next mainline Halo title will reportedly feature multiplayer, but Microsoft is seemingly continuing on the remake path until then.

Xbox Hardware Revenue Fell by 29 Percent, Games and Services Grew by 1 Percent in Latest Quarter

Xbox Hardware Revenue Fell by 29 Percent, Games and Services Grew by 1 Percent in Latest Quarter

The 1 percent growth in Xbox games and services was referred to by Microsoft as being "relatively unchanged" over previous quarters.

Microsoft CEO Wants to Bring Games Everywhere Like Office, Revisit PC-Console Dichotomy

Microsoft CEO Wants to Bring Games Everywhere Like Office, Revisit PC-Console Dichotomy

Satya Nadella also spoke about innovation being helped by companies keeping an eye on margins, since that's how they get funded.

Outer Worlds 2 – What It Gets Right (And Where It Falters)

Outer Worlds 2 – What It Gets Right (And Where It Falters)

You might be surprised to know that we do have a couple of gripes with The Outer Worlds 2. But perhaps true beauty lies in imperfections alongside perfection?

Former Xbox Executive Says Gaming Doesn’t Compete With TikTok, it Competes With ‘Time’

Former Xbox Executive Says Gaming Doesn’t Compete With TikTok, it Competes With ‘Time’

Mike Ybarra noted in social media platforms that games tend to be long-form sources of entertainment when compared to TikTok posts.

The Outer Worlds 2 Narrative Designer is “Really Happy” That Players Can Miss Story and Characters

The Outer Worlds 2 Narrative Designer is “Really Happy” That Players Can Miss Story and Characters

In an interview, Joe Fielder spoke about wanting to design The Outer Worlds 2 while also making sure it reacted to players' choices.

The Outer Worlds 2 Rewards You With Consumerism Flaw for Buying the $100 Premium Edition

The Outer Worlds 2 Rewards You With Consumerism Flaw for Buying the $100 Premium Edition

The RPG seemingly features several joking Flaws, including one that makes your choices for you after skipping too many dialogues.

Former Halo: Combat Evolved Developer Says Halo: Campaign Evolved “Feels Genuine” and is “Gorgeous”

Former Halo: Combat Evolved Developer Says Halo: Campaign Evolved “Feels Genuine” and is “Gorgeous”

Marcus Lehto wrote about how impressive Halo: Campaign Evolved looks, noting that "it warms my heart to see Halo CE like this."

The Outer Worlds 2 Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

The Outer Worlds 2 Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Prudence dictates in The Outer Worlds 2 as we explore Arcadia with the knowledge of these tips and tricks.

Halo: Campaign Evolved – 10 Major Differences From the Original

Halo: Campaign Evolved – 10 Major Differences From the Original

The Chief is back, and this time, Halo Studios is remaking his first adventure with new visuals and features. Get all the details here.

Xbox Looking to Remove All Multiplayer Costs From Game Pass – Rumor

Xbox Looking to Remove All Multiplayer Costs From Game Pass – Rumor

Microsoft is reportedly planning to remove distinctions between PC Game Pass and the more expensive Ultimate tier for its next-gen Xbox.

Xbox Partner Preview Showcase Coming in November, Focusing on Play Anywhere Titles – Rumor

Xbox Partner Preview Showcase Coming in November, Focusing on Play Anywhere Titles – Rumor

The showcase will reportedly feature upcoming titles from Microsoft's publishing partners across "all shapes and sizes."

Next-Gen Xbox Includes “Full-Bore Windows” While Still Feeling Like a Console – Rumor

Next-Gen Xbox Includes “Full-Bore Windows” While Still Feeling Like a Console – Rumor

It will reportedly offer the usual Xbox ecosystem while allowing players to access Windows and titles on other storefronts.

Microsoft Confirms Internal Tests for Free Xbox Cloud Gaming With Ads

Microsoft Confirms Internal Tests for Free Xbox Cloud Gaming With Ads

The service is separate from Game Pass and offers "free ad-supported cloud access to some games," but a launch date remains unknown.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Uses AI-Based Tools for Development

Halo: Campaign Evolved Uses AI-Based Tools for Development

Executive producer Damon Conn and game director Greg Hermann noted that AI is simply a tool rather than replacements for artists.

“Halo is on PlayStation Going Forward,” Confirms Halo Studios Community Director

“Halo is on PlayStation Going Forward,” Confirms Halo Studios Community Director

Halo Studios' Brian Jarrard says the remake coming to PlayStation is "just going to mean more Halo for everyone." "It's really a new era."

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Changes Criticized by Original Level Designer

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Changes Criticized by Original Level Designer

Jamie Griesemer also lambasted the new sprint. “We have no vision for what this is supposed to be, here’s the tools to fix it yourself.”