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Redfall – Random Roll Weapons and Vampire-Killing Tools Detailed

Redfall – Random Roll Weapons and Vampire-Killing Tools Detailed

Weapons have random perks, so you may find a shotgun that either sets enemies on fire or fires with a UV flash to petrify vampires.

Redfall Will Feature a Dynamic Dialogue System

Redfall Will Feature a Dynamic Dialogue System

Characters will interact with each other dynamically based on squad composition, and will developer deeper bonds as they spend more time together.

Redfall Launching Day 1 with Game Pass is “Scary in a Away,” Developer Says

Redfall Launching Day 1 with Game Pass is “Scary in a Away,” Developer Says

"The pool that Game Pass offers is huge for us. It's kind of shocking, and scary in a way," says Arkane's studio director Harvey Smith.

Redfall is “More of a Shooter” Than Past Arkane Games, Received Assistance from id Software

Redfall is “More of a Shooter” Than Past Arkane Games, Received Assistance from id Software

"We got insight from some of our sister studios; the people who worked on DOOM came over and gave us feedback a couple of times," says creative director Ricardo Bare.

Xbox’s Rumored Q1 2023 Event is Reportedly More Like a Direct Than a Showcase

Xbox’s Rumored Q1 2023 Event is Reportedly More Like a Direct Than a Showcase

"You shouldn't be waiting too long" for the event, says Windows Central's Jez Corden, but don't expect "a huge E3 show."

Starfield is “Bigger and More Ambitious” Than Expected, According to Playtesters – Rumour

Starfield is “Bigger and More Ambitious” Than Expected, According to Playtesters – Rumour

Playtesters have allegedly been impressed with Bethesda's upcoming RPG, which is apparently "bigger and more ambitious" than expected.

UK Regulatory Body Extending Investigation into Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Eight Weeks

UK Regulatory Body Extending Investigation into Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Eight Weeks

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced that it is extending its deadline to investigate the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.

Xbox Series X and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition Bundle Announced

Xbox Series X and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition Bundle Announced

The bundle features all of the game's post-launch content, and will be available via participating retailers worldwide for $559.

Nintendo Switch Narrowly Beats PS5 to Become the Best-Selling Console of 2022 in UK

Nintendo Switch Narrowly Beats PS5 to Become the Best-Selling Console of 2022 in UK

Nintendo emerged on top "right at the last," says GamesIndustry's Christopher Dring, though there was a small difference in sales.

No Current “Substantive” Settlement Talks with Microsoft Over Activision Blizzard Deal, Says FTC

No Current “Substantive” Settlement Talks with Microsoft Over Activision Blizzard Deal, Says FTC

The United States' Federal Trade Commission says it's not had any "substantive" talks with Microsoft regarding a settlement for the lawsuit.

Halo Infinite’s 2023 Roadmap for New Content and Features is Still on Track

Halo Infinite’s 2023 Roadmap for New Content and Features is Still on Track

343 Industries provides assurances that new content and features planned for the first person shooter through June are still on track.

Fable Rumours About Development Reboot Are Reportedly Untrue

Fable Rumours About Development Reboot Are Reportedly Untrue

A recent rumour claimed that Playground Games has rebooted Fable's development and shifted to Unreal Engine, but a journalist has now refuted these claims.

Starfield’s Official Support Page Has Gone Live, Reiterates First Half of 2023 Launch

Starfield’s Official Support Page Has Gone Live, Reiterates First Half of 2023 Launch

Bethesda's upcoming space-faring RPG still seems to be on track to launch in the first half of this year, as per its new support page.

Deathloop Sequel Might be in the Works, Voice Actor Suggests

Deathloop Sequel Might be in the Works, Voice Actor Suggests

Jason Kelley, who voiced Deathloop's protagonist Cole, may have let slip that a new Deathloop game is in the works.

Redfall is Due Out in Early May – Rumour

Redfall is Due Out in Early May – Rumour

New reports claim that the open world first person shooter is targeting a launch in the first week of May, with a brief early access period planned as well.

Is The Xbox Series X | S Worth It Two Years on from Launch?

Is The Xbox Series X | S Worth It Two Years on from Launch?

How have Microsoft's Xbox Series consoles fared since its late 2020 release?

Best Xbox Games of 2022

Best Xbox Games of 2022

Xbox may not have had the best of years, but there was still plenty to play on the platform in 2022.

PlayStation vs Xbox: Who Won This Year?

PlayStation vs Xbox: Who Won This Year?

In this article, I spend 1,500 words to say "PS5 won thoroughly".

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition is Facing a New Lawsuit by Gamers

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition is Facing a New Lawsuit by Gamers

Gamers have now thrown their hat in the ring to try and stop Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard by filing a lawsuit against the company.

Kojima Says Microsoft “Understood” His Unannounced Project, but Other Publishers Thought He Was “Mad”

Kojima Says Microsoft “Understood” His Unannounced Project, but Other Publishers Thought He Was “Mad”

Kojima Ptoductions' unannounced Xbox-exclusive title was pitched to various other companies, but Microsoft was the only one willing to bet on it.