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10 Ways Starfield is Going to be a Different Experience from Fallout 4 and 76

10 Ways Starfield is Going to be a Different Experience from Fallout 4 and 76

BGS' upcoming open world RPG is promising a number of significant improvements over the studio's past efforts.

Starfield Pre-Load Begins on August 9th, Per Amazon Listing

Starfield Pre-Load Begins on August 9th, Per Amazon Listing

Bethesda's sci-fi RPG can be pre-loaded nearly a month before its release. It's out on September 6th for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Killer Instinct Will Improve Matchmaking and Add 4K Support with a Free Update Later This Year

Killer Instinct Will Improve Matchmaking and Add 4K Support with a Free Update Later This Year

Iron Galaxy Studios is returning for the fighter's next update, which will also add balance changes.

Xbox Console Players Can Now Stream Gameplay Through Discord

Xbox Console Players Can Now Stream Gameplay Through Discord

This new feature marks the first time that Discord will allow console players to stream their games without the need for extra capture hardware.

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition Gets New Free Trial with Rotating Roster of Civilizations

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition Gets New Free Trial with Rotating Roster of Civilizations

Players can try out Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition in both single-player as well as multiplayer modes with the new free trial, featuring a rotating roster of civilizations on a weekly basis.

Xbox is Bringing Over 30 Titles to Gamescom, Including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Forza Motorsport

Xbox is Bringing Over 30 Titles to Gamescom, Including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Forza Motorsport

The likes of Ara: History Untold, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, Starfield, Towerborne, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will also be present at the Xbox booth.

Starfield Supports Xbox Play Anywhere, Per Xbox Store Listing

Starfield Supports Xbox Play Anywhere, Per Xbox Store Listing

Those who purchase the game on Xbox Series X/S or PC will receive a free copy on the other platform with saves shared between the two.

Microsoft Sends Final Submission to CMA Regarding Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft Sends Final Submission to CMA Regarding Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The appeal against the authority's denial of the deal was set for July 28th but was delayed by two months for further negotiation.

Microsoft Now Sells Replacement Parts for Xbox Controllers in North America

Microsoft Now Sells Replacement Parts for Xbox Controllers in North America

You can now get replacement parts for your Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller directly from Microsoft's website.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Forza Motorsport, and Towerborne Playable at Gamescom – Rumor

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Forza Motorsport, and Towerborne Playable at Gamescom – Rumor

Xbox is planning to go "all out" at the trade fair, with all three titles reportedly receiving new details and playable for attendees.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake is in Development at Virtuos – Rumour

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake is in Development at Virtuos – Rumour

The remake, which is allegedly using a combination of the original's engine and Unreal Engine 5, is said to be targeting a late 2024/early 2025 launch.

Forza Motorsport Showcases Impressive Visuals and Lighting in Leaked Screenshots

Forza Motorsport Showcases Impressive Visuals and Lighting in Leaked Screenshots

A couple of new screenshots of the upcoming racing sim have leaked, semingly from a recent internal developer flight.

Sea of Thieves Season 10 Delayed to October 19

Sea of Thieves Season 10 Delayed to October 19

"We’re hopeful that while things may feel a little slow at the moment, we’ll be barrelling into the last few months of the year with lots of momentum," Rare says.

Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Consoles Get New Home Screen UI in Latest Update

Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Consoles Get New Home Screen UI in Latest Update

The home screen, which has been in testing with Xbox Insiders since last September, is now available to all Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles as part a new update.

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped 13 Percent in Q4 Fiscal Year 2023

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped 13 Percent in Q4 Fiscal Year 2023

Xbox content and services (like Game Pass) revenue is up by five percent, but revenue from gaming only rose by one percent.

Starfield Animated Trailers Highlight Unique Stories Across the Universe

Starfield Animated Trailers Highlight Unique Stories Across the Universe

Follow the stories of Vanna, Ada and Kent in three separate animated tales, which tease potential scenarios for players to experience.

Forza Motorsport’s 48x Improved Tire Physics Showcased in New Comparison Clip

Forza Motorsport’s 48x Improved Tire Physics Showcased in New Comparison Clip

The old tire model has one contact point at 60 Hz, but the new model features eight contact points at 360 Hz for more realistic deformation.

Xbox Unveils New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Themed Controller That Smells Like Pizza

Xbox Unveils New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Themed Controller That Smells Like Pizza

The unique Xbox Wireless Controller can't be bought, however, and can only be acquired by winning a contest on Twitter.

Ubisoft CEO Says Microsoft-Activision Deal “Shows the Value of IPs on Console, PC, and Mobile”

Ubisoft CEO Says Microsoft-Activision Deal “Shows the Value of IPs on Console, PC, and Mobile”

"I think it's good news that the transaction can go through because it really shows the power of IPs, and where the industry is going," Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says.

FTC Withdraws from Proceedings Against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard

FTC Withdraws from Proceedings Against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard

The FTC has responded to Microsoft's motion to withdraw from recent proceedings with no objections.