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Ara: History Untold Gets Fall 2024 Release Window

Ara: History Untold Gets Fall 2024 Release Window

The studio behind upcoming strategy game Ara: History Untold has revealed quite a few new details about what players can expect.

Hideo Kojima Talks Going Against “the Current of the Times”, Says OD is “as Different” as Boktai

Hideo Kojima Talks Going Against “the Current of the Times”, Says OD is “as Different” as Boktai

Kojima Productions founder talks about Boktai being his "most experimental game" and how it met "with fierce opposition."

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is Leaving on December 29th

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is Leaving on December 29th

The reviled executive will finally step down after 32 years, with Activision Blizzard leadership reporting to Microsoft's Matt Booty instead.

OD – Kojima Productions Trademarks Social Scream System and Social Stealth

OD – Kojima Productions Trademarks Social Scream System and Social Stealth

The Xbox Game Studios-published horror title could be incorporating new multiplayer systems with the help of cloud technology.

OD’s Trailer Seemingly Contains References to Hideo Kojima’s Cancelled Silent Hills

OD’s Trailer Seemingly Contains References to Hideo Kojima’s Cancelled Silent Hills

The trailer for Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror title seemingly contain references to the word "ATAMI".

Xbox Boss Teases Improvements to Achievements System

Xbox Boss Teases Improvements to Achievements System

Unfortunately, Phil Spencer doesn't really go into the details of what we can expect from improvements to the system.

Turn 10 Studios Boss Alan Hartman is the New Head of Xbox Game Studios

Turn 10 Studios Boss Alan Hartman is the New Head of Xbox Game Studios

The previous head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, was recently promoted to president of game content and studios.

PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally Users Are Part of the Xbox Community – Phil Spencer

PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally Users Are Part of the Xbox Community – Phil Spencer

Since Microsoft-owned games are published on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, everyone is part of the Xbox community according to Spencer.

Grounded Now Allows Players to Make Their Own Levels in Make it and Break it Update

Grounded Now Allows Players to Make Their Own Levels in Make it and Break it Update

The newest Grounded update gives players all the tools they might need to create their own custom levels.

Sarah Bond and Matt Booty Are Being Promoted in Reorganized Xbox Leadership Team

Sarah Bond and Matt Booty Are Being Promoted in Reorganized Xbox Leadership Team

Bond is being promoted to Xbox president, while Booty will serve as president of game content and studios (including ZeniMax).

Sea of Thieves Kicks off Season 10 with New Guilds Feature

Sea of Thieves Kicks off Season 10 with New Guilds Feature

Sea of Thieves is kicking off its latest season with the addition of a new social feature, with more updates planned for the rest of the year.

Phil Spencer Wants to Revisit Old Activision Blizzard Games “with the Respect They Deserve”

Phil Spencer Wants to Revisit Old Activision Blizzard Games “with the Respect They Deserve”

Microsoft Gaming CEO doesn't want to just create something "for financial gain" or for "a PR announcement and not deliver on the product."

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Activision Blizzard to Xbox

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Activision Blizzard to Xbox

Microsoft has finally acquired the Call of Duty publisher for $68.7 billion nearly two years after the deal's announcement.

Forza Motorsport – Will it Set a New Standard for Racing Sims?

Forza Motorsport – Will it Set a New Standard for Racing Sims?

Turn 10 Studios' reboot of its hallowed racing sim franchise looks like a brave new beginning and a compelling racing game aside.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Addresses Leaks – “Will Share the Real Plans” When Ready

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Addresses Leaks – “Will Share the Real Plans” When Ready

In an internal memo, Microsoft's Phil Spencer said the documents were "unintentionally disclosed" and called the leaks "disappointing."

Xbox Game Studios is Working on “Over a Dozen Games” with External Partners

Xbox Game Studios is Working on “Over a Dozen Games” with External Partners

A number of these titles have been officially confirmed, including the likes of Towerborne, Ara: History Untold, and Contraband..

Xbox Game Studios Head Wanted to “Spend Sony Out of Business” in December 2019

Xbox Game Studios Head Wanted to “Spend Sony Out of Business” in December 2019

Microsoft had also previously discussed reversing course on day and date releases for its first-party titles on Game Pass.

The Outer Worlds 2 on PlayStation is Still Undecided – Xbox Game Studios Head

The Outer Worlds 2 on PlayStation is Still Undecided – Xbox Game Studios Head

Microsoft's Matt Booty says a "decision has not been made", regarding the sequel, currently in development for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Starfield Has the “Fewest Bugs” of Any Bethesda Game Ever Shipped – Xbox Game Studios Head

Starfield Has the “Fewest Bugs” of Any Bethesda Game Ever Shipped – Xbox Game Studios Head

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer also revealed, "We have every QA person in our entire company playing Starfield right now."

Xbox Game Studios Head Aiming for 4 First-Party Games in a Year

Xbox Game Studios Head Aiming for 4 First-Party Games in a Year

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty also thinks the company has "turned the corner" on releases, per reports from a panel.