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Call of Duty is “Bigger Than The Marvel Cinematic Universe”, Claims Xbox CEO

Call of Duty is “Bigger Than The Marvel Cinematic Universe”, Claims Xbox CEO

CCO Matt Booty went on to say, "We're the stewards of that IP. We're not the owners, because really, the communities own those."

OD Will Have a System For Players That Are Too Scared to Continue, Says Hideo Kojima

OD Will Have a System For Players That Are Too Scared to Continue, Says Hideo Kojima

"I want to go beyond the limit of the 'scariness' that other games had reached," said Kojima when asked about the horror title.

Bethesda’s Todd Howard Says Arkane is “Doing a Really, Really Good Job” With Marvel’s Blade

Bethesda’s Todd Howard Says Arkane is “Doing a Really, Really Good Job” With Marvel’s Blade

It’s not often that an in-development game gets a nod from one of the best in the business, but that’s exactly what Arkane's next has done.

OD Existed As a Concept Since Death Stranding 1, New Screenshot Reveals Ominous Details

OD Existed As a Concept Since Death Stranding 1, New Screenshot Reveals Ominous Details

"I can't reveal much detail, but it's something that no one has ever seen before. A new game system," says director Hideo Kojima.

The Real Reason Modern Games Take So Long to Make

The Real Reason Modern Games Take So Long to Make

With high-profile studios going entire generations without a meaningful release, we’re beginning to wonder what the hold up is.

Gears of War: E-Day Adds New Active Reload Mechanics to Certain Weapons, Moves the Active Reload Bar

Gears of War: E-Day Adds New Active Reload Mechanics to Certain Weapons, Moves the Active Reload Bar

The Gnasher reloads shells one at a time, and the player can interrupt the process to fire immediately, discarding the Active Reload bonus.

Gears of War: E-Day’s 4-Player Campaign Co-op Was a “Huge Investment,” Says Creative Director

Gears of War: E-Day’s 4-Player Campaign Co-op Was a “Huge Investment,” Says Creative Director

"We build to make sure the game plays great in single-player, in two-player co-op, and then in three- and four-player co-op as well."

Ori Studio Head Says Game Pass Would Have Worked if Xbox Could “Understand What’s a Good Game”

Ori Studio Head Says Game Pass Would Have Worked if Xbox Could “Understand What’s a Good Game”

Thomas Mahler also said how a concept like "Skyrim in space" should have been better than what we got in Bethesda Starfield.

Obsidian Entertainment is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit for Wage Theft, Breaking Labor Laws

Obsidian Entertainment is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit for Wage Theft, Breaking Labor Laws

The lawsuit alleges that the company has been late in paying wages and separation pay that it owes, and that it denied workers their breaks.

Gears of War: E-Day Technical Director Explains How Unreal Engine 5’s Tech Helped in Development

Gears of War: E-Day Technical Director Explains How Unreal Engine 5’s Tech Helped in Development

Kate Rayner even spoke about how ray-traced muzzle flashes, which will be in E-Day, wasn't something the studio could achieve before.

Xbox’s Biggest Problems May Still Be Ahead

Xbox’s Biggest Problems May Still Be Ahead

It may have had a strong showcase, but between its sudden shift on exclusives and overall messaging, Xbox still feels rudderless.

Xbox is Punishing its Studios For Following Previous Orders – Report

Xbox is Punishing its Studios For Following Previous Orders – Report

Jason Schreier noted that many of the studios at risk of layoffs and closures were told to make interesting games to fill up Game Pass.

Anyone Not Working on The Elder Scrolls or Fallout at Bethesda is Being Laid Off – Rumor

Anyone Not Working on The Elder Scrolls or Fallout at Bethesda is Being Laid Off – Rumor

As we get closer to July, the processes for layoffs may have seemingly already begun, starting with studios under the Zenimax banner.

Gears of War: E-Day Pushes Unreal Engine 5 “To Its Limits” In Its Latest Tech Demo

Gears of War: E-Day Pushes Unreal Engine 5 “To Its Limits” In Its Latest Tech Demo

This is Gears of War like you’ve never seen before, and The Coalition deserves credit for a title that looks as good as it’s poised to play.

State of Decay 3 Gets 72-Minute Gameplay Showcase of Early Alpha Build

State of Decay 3 Gets 72-Minute Gameplay Showcase of Early Alpha Build

The video gave us a good look at all of the gameplay aspects you would expect, from scavenging to sneaking around and fighting off zombies.

Xbox Shows a “Basic Misunderstanding” of the Gaming Industry, Says Former PlayStation Exec

Xbox Shows a “Basic Misunderstanding” of the Gaming Industry, Says Former PlayStation Exec

On LinkedIn, Shawn Layden and industry consultant Tadhg Kelly spoke about Xbox's moves being at odds with their announcements.

Microsoft Planned Closure of Ninja Theory Before Senua’s Reveal – Rumor

Microsoft Planned Closure of Ninja Theory Before Senua’s Reveal – Rumor

The trailer for Senua was reportedly shown during the recent Xbox showcase in the hopes of attracting new investors for the studio.

Xbox Denies Rumors of “Reversing Course” on Exclusives, Promises More Yearly

Xbox Denies Rumors of “Reversing Course” on Exclusives, Promises More Yearly

"There are no conversations and have been no conversations to 'reverse course,'" says Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball.

Forza Horizon 6 Gets Horizon Play Bug Fixes, Drag Tire Balance Changes in Latest Update

Forza Horizon 6 Gets Horizon Play Bug Fixes, Drag Tire Balance Changes in Latest Update

Drag Tires being used in events outside of drag racing was a major concern for the studio, and have now been made terrible for cornering.

Hellblade Studio Ninja Theory to be Closed by Xbox, Negotiating to Go Independent – Rumor

Hellblade Studio Ninja Theory to be Closed by Xbox, Negotiating to Go Independent – Rumor

Double Fine and Compulsion Games have also reportedly started negotiations with Xbox to be spun-off rather than shut down.