In a surprising announcement, longtime Activision studio Toys for Bob revealed that it is spinning off into an independent game developer. After nearly 20 years as part of Activision, the studio behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon is looking to return to its indie roots. But what exactly does this mean for the future…
Helldivers 2, the hugely popular four-player cooperative third-person shooter, is currently exclusive to PlayStation and PC platforms. With Xbox opening up more of its first-party titles like HI-FI Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves to Sony’s PlayStation, there has been speculation that Helldivers 2 could also make its way to Xbox consoles. However, at this time,…
Age of Mythology: Retold is an upcoming remaster of the classic real-time strategy (RTS) game Age of Mythology originally released in 2002. Developed by World’s Edge and published by Xbox Game Studios, Retold aims to breathe new life into the mythological spin-off of the legendary Age of Empires series. When is Age of Mythology: Retold…
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a digital-only version of its flagship Xbox Series X console this year, according to noted gaming industry leaker eXtas1s (reported by Eurogamer). What Do We Know About This New Console? As per the leaks, this new Xbox SKU will lack an optical disc drive like the Xbox Series S, but maintain…
Gaming Giant Cuts Deeply in Irish Office Activision Blizzard, the company behind blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty and Diablo, is reportedly laying off more than 130 employees from its Irish branch. According to reports from the Irish Examiner and GamesIndustry.biz, Irish Deputy Prime Minister Michéal Martin confirmed that 136 people would be affected by…
Microsoft finally confirmed plans to bring selected Xbox-exclusive games to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms. In Microsoft’s official Xbox podcast, Phil Spenser (CEO of Microsoft Gaming), Sarah Bond (President of Xbox), and Matt Booty (Gaming Content &Studios President) talked about the future plans for Xbox gaming. They confirmed the week-long rumor about Xbox exclusives going multiplatform but also assured fans…
Microsoft recently revealed that its popular Xbox Game Pass service now has over 34 million subscribers worldwide. This represents a strong growth of 36% from the 25 million subscribers reported over two years ago in January 2022. Key Takeaways: Xbox Game Pass now has 34 million subscribers globally Growth rate of 36% over the past…
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S consoles have faced tough competition from Sony’s massively popular PlayStation 5. With PS5 sales outpacing Xbox by over 2-to-1, many gamers are left wondering – what’s next for Xbox? According to recent insider rumors, Microsoft may be looking to shake things up in a big way. Surface Team Taking Over Xbox…
Xbox fans faced a rollercoaster week as rumors spread about major exclusives like Starfield coming to PlayStation. But Phil Spencer attempted to ease worries, while facts remain murky. Let’s break down what’s confirmed and fiction for the future of Xbox and its exclusives. The Rumor Mill Churns Early rumors suggested Xbox exclusives Hi-Fi Rush and…
The console wars rage on between Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. But could Microsoft be looking to break into the portable gaming market? Exciting new rumors suggest they are developing a portable, dockable, handheld Xbox console similar to Switch. Let’s explore what this could mean for the future of Xbox gaming. What Do We Know About…
