Microsoft has reportedly warned Xbox Series X developers against charging for DLC upgrades from the current generation to the next one. The move appears aimed at disincentivizing publishers from charging for a service that Microsoft is trying to make a major pillar of its platform with Smart Delivery. VGC reports that the company is encouraging […]
Grab An Xbox One Controller With Ori And The Will Of The Wisps For A Stellar Price
Although the Xbox Series X releases this holiday, that doesn’t mean that you have to start boxing up your Xbox One accessories. Microsoft has promised that all official Xbox accessories will be compatible with Series X, including controllers. That means snagging an Xbox One controller on sale right now is actually not a bad idea. […]
Xbox Reportedly Told Devs Not To Offer Series X Versions As Paid DLC
Microsoft has reportedly warned Xbox Series X developers against charging for DLC upgrades from the current generation to the next one. The move appears aimed at disincentivizing publishers from charging for a service that Microsoft is trying to make a major pillar of its platform with Smart Delivery. VGC reports that the company is encouraging […]
Xbox Series X Pre-Order Sign-Ups: Be Notified When Store Listings Are Live
Since it revealed the Xbox Series X at last year’s Game Awards, Microsoft has been trickling out information about its next-gen console. We’ve seen what the Xbox Series X controller looks like, learned details about the console’s build and specs, and how the Xbox Series X will handle backward-compatibility. The Xbox Series X is still […]
PS5 and Xbox Series X to have ‘movie-quality’ graphics claims Epic Games
According to Epic Games, Unreal Engine 5 will allow PS5 and Xbox Series X developers to import movie-quality assets into their games. The teaser for Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 blew people away, as it offered a glimpse at the possibilities of how games could look on next gen hardware, namely the PlayStation 5 and […]
Pre-Owned PS4, Xbox One Games Are B2G1 Free In GameStop's July 4th Sale
Following a day of deals exclusively for PowerUp Rewards Pro members, GameStop’s Independence Day Sale is now open to everyone. The sale isn’t huge, but it does have a pretty enticing promotion: buy two, get one free on all pre-owned PS4 and Xbox One games (sorry, Nintendo Switch owners). GameStop’s Independence Day Sale runs through […]
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Stresses That Streaming Won't Take Over For A Long Time
In addition to launching the Xbox Series X console this year, Microsoft is rolling out its xCloud streaming service with Game Pass to help reach a bigger audience. The head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, wants to assure people that Microsoft remains committed to the physical console, which really should be no surprise given that Microsoft […]
Xbox Boss Talks About Importance Of First-Party Games, And Why Xbox Won't Copy PlayStation's Approach
Microsoft’s Xbox team has in the past been criticized for a perceived lack of first-party exclusives compared to PlayStation and other competing platforms. But going forward, Xbox boss Phil Spencer doesn’t believe that will be an issue. After acquiring studios like Obsidian, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory, and starting a new studio with the writer […]
Xbox Game Pass adds Fallout 76, Soulcalibur 6 in July
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can start playing Soulcalibur 6 and Out of the Park Baseball 21 starting today, July 1, as part of their subscription. Bandai Namco’s weapons-based fighting game and Out of the Park Developments’ baseball strategy game are two of four new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July. Soulcalibur 6 will […]
Xbox Series X First-Party Showcase Coming July 23 – Report
Despite launching Xbox 20/20 as a monthly event leading up to the launch of the Xbox Series X, Microsoft chose not to host a stream in June. Instead, its redirected efforts towards its July showing, which is reportedly taking place on July 23. VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb first mentioned the date before Video Game Chronicle […]