The Friday Inbox thinks Microsoft should buy Konami for Pro Evolution Soccer, as one reader is impressed by 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] The smell of the next generationPersonally, I think Sony’s decision not to provide an option for PlayStation 4 owners of Spider-Man to upgrade to […]
Microsoft mocks Sony over PS5 Spider-Man upgrade confusion
Fan frustration over Sony’s approach to next gen upgrades, especially for Spider-Man: Miles Morales, has led to an epic level dig from Xbox. Sony’s fumbled explanation for how next gen upgrades will, or won’t, work for Spider-Man: Miles Morales has given Microsoft the chance to make mileage out of their discomfort, pointing out how much […]
The Xbox Series X and Series S 1TB Expandable Storage Costs $220 USD
Microsoft has revealed the price of the expandable storage card for its upcoming Xbox Series X and Series S next-gen consoles. The storage cards are 1 TB and are expected to cost $220 USD according to a Best Buy listing. The Xbox Series X already has a built-in 1TB SSD storage while the Series S […]
Microsoft Won't Announce Any Studio Acquisitions At TGS, Sega Or Otherwise
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced another massive acquisition with the purchase of Bethesda and all its properties and studios. Since then, a rumor has suggested that the Xbox parent company was preparing another big announcement at the Tokyo Game Show, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Rumors suggested that Microsoft was lining up […]
Microsoft looking to buy more video game companies as Xbox fans hope for Sega
The head of Microsoft has admitted the company is still interested in more acquisitions, as fan conspiracies point towards Sega. Paying $7.5 billion for Bethesda and all its studios may only be the start of a new buying spree from Microsoft, according to a CNET interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Xbox boss Phil […]
Bethesda and Microsoft: A tight relationship over two decades
Bethesda Softworks and Microsoft’s games division have had a tight relationship going back to the first Xbox. It’s about to get a lot closer. Though Bethesda’s big works have also launched on PlayStation 3 and 4, if games like The Elder Scrolls or Fallout series had a lead platform over the past 18 years, it’d […]
Bungie Shuts Down Microsoft Acquisition Rumor
Earlier this week, a rumor emerged that Bungie was in talks with Microsoft about a potential acquisition, though the rumor stated that the studio was asking for too much money for the move to be viable. Now Bungie’s CEO is stepping in to set the record straight. The Bungie buyout rumor was kickstarted during a […]
Microsoft: Xbox Series S Won’t Utilize Xbox One X Enhancements
Microsoft’s game plan this console cycle is a strange and ambitious one. They’re leading the charge with two systems, and offering up a subscription model for customers who can’t justify buying one outright. It’s an interesting strategy, to be sure. Today, another fascinating little wrinkle came to light. According to Microsoft, the Xbox Series S […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator Amasses Over 1 Million Players
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the latest vehicle-sim to take the world by storm. With an immense sandbox modeled after prominent airports and landmarks around the globe as well as realistic flight controls, Microsoft Flight Simulator offers impressively detailed and immersive flying experiences. In light of all this, it comes as no surprise that the game has amassed over 1 million […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator Is The Biggest Game Pass Launch On PC
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the biggest game ever to launch on Xbox Game Pass for PC. It’s almost unreal how big a game Microsoft Flight Simulator has turned out to be. Straight-up simulator games haven’t been in vogue for decades, but Microsoft Flight Simulator has proven there’s an untapped market that was just waiting to […]