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Microsoft???s New Xbox Series X and Series S Consoles Are on Sale Now - Wired - 15/10 9:49 pm

A mid-cycle refresh of the company???s gaming console offers extra storage and a slightly lower price





Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Modern Warfare 3, and Warzone are coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming next week - Techradar - 15/10 8:58 pm

Xbox Cloud Gaming will welcome three Call of Duty games to its service this month





A first look at Microsoft??????s discless Xbox Series X in white - Theverge - 15/10 6:00 pm

The only change over the carbon black exterior of the original Xbox Series X is that this new white model doesn??????t include a disc drive. There??????s no option to add a disc drive to this white model either, so you??????ll have to be confident you??????re happy playing digital games or titles from Xbox Game Pass before purchasing this $449.99 variant

purchasing this $449.99 variant. Microsoft hasn??????t changed the rear ports either, so there??????s two USB-A ports, a HDMI 2.1 port to connect to your TV or monitor, an Ethernet port, and the storage expansion slot at the rear of the console. At the front there??????s a single USB-A port, alongside the pair... Continue reading???



Three Call of Duty games arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month - Engadget - 15/10 1:58 am

Microsoft is bringing the latest Call of Duty game to Xbox Cloud Gaming on day one

than ever before, including on their consoles, PCs, mobile devices, select Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Meta Quest devices, Xbox VP of Gaming Experiences & Platforms Ashley McKissick wrote in a blog post. This opens up even more ways to play Black Ops 6 starting on day one at launch. Ubisoft owns the rights to streaming Activision games after Microsoft cut a 2023 deal to gain regulatory approval for its purchase of the Call of Duty maker . So, Ubisoft appears to have licensed it back to Microsoft (and could do so with other cloud platforms). Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will have a full campaign set in the early 1990s. The game will add omnimovement, the new fluid mobility option that lets you sprint, slide, and dive in any direction. Also new is Supine Prone, the ability to rotate while prone, which Activision describes as adding more freedom of movement and tactical flexibility. Its maps will span the Middle East, southern Europe, Russia and the US. Modern Warfare III is last years installment , which came to Game Pass in July . One of the lowest-rated games in the franchises history, its a direct sequel to Modern Warfare II . The game follows a special operations unit tracking Russian ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makaro, who is (tsk, tsk) hatching a plot to start World War III. The game includes a single-player campaign, multiplayer and an open-world Zombies mode (just in time for Halloween). Finally, Call of Duty: Warzone is Activisions 2022 answer to the free-to-play battle royale trend. As with genre stalwarts like Fortnite , you parachute onto a shrinking game map and have at it. Locations include Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortunes Keep. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...s-month-175819790.html?src=rss



Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on October 17 at 1PM ET - Engadget - 15/10 1:40 am

Here's a little something to liven up the week in gamerland: Xbox is hosting a third-party games showcase on Thursday, October 17 at 1PM ET

able to watch the stream in English and ASL on Twitch, as well as on, uh, LinkedIn . The Partner Preview stream will run for around 25 minutes and it will include more than a dozen trailers from Xbox's partners. You'll get a look at the next Alan Wake 2 expansion (The Lake House), Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii gameplay and some bosses in a Soulslike called Wuchang: Fallen Feathers . Xbox is also promising some new game reveals along with release date announcements. As you'd expect, many of these titles will be coming to Game Pass in one form or another. Xbox is ending the year with a reasonably packed slate of first-party games, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle yet to come. Still, it's always nice to see platform holders shine the spotlight on games from third-party publishers and developers. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...034491.html?src=rss



Craig Duncan to succeed Alan Hartman as Xbox Game Studios head - Engadget - 15/10 1:02 am

The head of Xbox Game Studios Alan Hartman is set to retire at the end of November, marking an end to 30 years working at Microsoft

differentiated game experiences that can grow into successful franchises and reach more players by investing in new IP. Craig will report to me and join the Game Content and Studios leadership team, working closely with Alan during the transition. The existing XGS leadership team Alan established will remain intact and report to Craig. I am also pleased to announce that Joe Neate and Jim Horth will take over as co-leads of Rare. Their leadership has played a crucial role in Rares growth, and I am confident they will elevate the studio and its games to even greater heights. Interestingly, Hartman had only had his job as head of Xbox Game Studios for less than a year. Hartman led Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 for almost two decades before being pulled in to replace former Xbox Games Studio head Matt Booty last year. His retirement is somewhat surprising, but since its not due to any controversies in the company, its likely just a case of him wanting to retire from 30 years at Microsoft. This change of heads comes about a month after Microsoft laid off 650 employees . These layoffs are related to its decision in 2022 to acquire Activision Blizzard . While no games are canceled, this change of heads may signify a shift in Xbox Game Studios' future plans. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...54040.html?src=rss





Three Call of Duty games are coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 25th - Theverge - 14/10 11:25 pm

??????This is a first for the Call of Duty franchise, and a win for the community,?????? says Ashley McKissick , corporate vice president of gaming experiences & platforms at Xbox. You??????ll need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to access the three Call..

Activision Blizzard last year. ??????This is a first for the Call of Duty franchise, and a win for the community,?????? says Ashley McKissick , corporate vice president of gaming experiences & platforms at Xbox. You??????ll need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to access the three Call... Continue reading???





CelcomDigi Increases Price, Speed Of Multi-Country Roaming Pass - Lowyat - 14/10 1:25 pm

CelcomDigi seems to have quietly updated its roaming pass offerings to include a wider variety of validity periods, as well as increasing the price and speeds of existing passes





CelcomDigi Unlimited Roaming Pass now offers 50% more data, 50% discount for Postpaid 5G 120 and above - Soyacincau - 14/10 12:06 am

CelcomDigi has revamped its data roaming plans for prepaid and postpaid customers effective 3rd September 2024 and it now offers more high-speed data FUP (Fair Usage Policy) than before





The future is handheld ??? so where do Xbox and PlayStation go next? - Tomsguide - 14/10 12:01 am

With reports that Xbox and PlayStation are working on handheld devices, what direction will the next console generation take?



An arcade-style Terrifier beat 'em up game is coming next year - Engadget - 14/10 4:57 am

The Terrifier franchise, with its distinctively horrifying antagonist Art the Clown, is having a bit of a moment right now

be a fitting combination of gory and goofy, with colorful pixel art and tons of over-the-top blood spatter. According to the Steam listing, youll get to play as Art the Clown and unleash chaos on several movie sets where films about him are being produced. There will also be local multiplayer modes. Terrifier: The ARTcade Game will be available for PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox when its released in 2025. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...5240.html?src=rss



Xbox Cloud Gaming may finally let you stream your non-Game Pass purchases soon - Engadget - 13/10 5:27 am

Microsoft is expanding Xbox Cloud Gamings streaming capabilities to support titles that arent on Xbox Game Pass, The Verge reports

, which cites sources familiar with Microsofts plans. Xbox players have long been asking for the option to stream games that theyve purchased, rather than only those that are available on Xbox Game Pass. If the testing period goes as planned, more players could soon see the ability to do this. The report comes on the heels of Xbox president Sarah Bonds announcement on Friday that Android users will be able to buy and play games on the Xbox app starting next month. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...s-purchases-soon-212759959.html?src=rss





For Prime Day, The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is Available At a Record Low Price - Gizmodo - 13/10 12:15 am

Prime Day Delivers a Gamer's Wonderland.





Xbox games are coming to the Xbox app on Android soon ??? what you need to know - Tomsguide - 12/10 3:40 am

After Google was forced to open up the Play store in a lawsuit, Xbox games will soon make their way on to the Xbox app on Android





Xbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games in November - Theverge - 12/10 3:12 am

Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is planning to support the streaming of Xbox game libraries next month. Sources familiar with Microsoft??????s plans tell The Verge that the company is getting ready to test the ability to stream games that you own that aren??????t part of the existing Xbox Game Pass library

of games. I??????m told Microsoft will first test its new Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming capabilities with Xbox Insiders in November, before expanding them to more Xbox us





The Best Game Subscription Services That We've Tested - Wired - 11/10 11:32 pm

PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium? Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate? We break everything down so you can spend more time playing.



Microsoft To Sell Xbox Games Directly Through Android App - Slashdot - 11/10 11:22 pm

Microsoft will offer direct game purchases through its Xbox app for Android starting November, following a U.S





Xbox plans to set up shop on Android devices if court order holds - Arstechnica - 11/10 10:38 pm

Google has already said it plans to appeal the ruling that would let Xbox in.



Xbox gamers will soon be able to buy games from the Xbox Android app - Engadget - 11/10 8:00 pm

Starting in November, Xbox players will be able to play and purchase games directly from the Xbox App on Android

injunction that would force Google to give third-party app stores access to the Play library and to make Android apps available on alternative storefronts. The court's ruling to open up Googles mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility. Our mission is to allow more players to play on more devices so we are thrilled to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly BondSarahBond (@BondSarah_Bond) October 10, 2024 As CNBC notes, players can download games to their Xbox consoles through the Android app, and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can also stream games on their phones. However, they can't buy games straight from the app. After the court's ruling, Google won't be able to require developers to use its billing system and will be not be allowed to prohibit devs from telling people about more affordable payment options. Microsoft will be able to offer titles for purchase without having to pay Google a commission, which was most likely the reason why Xbox didn't sell games within its Android app. Epic's lawsuit against Google has been going on for years. In 2023, a federal jury sided with the plaintiff and found that Google held an illegal monopoly on app distribution and in-app billing services for Android devices. When Judge Donato handed down his ruling, Google told Engadget that it's going to appeal the decision, because it "fails to take into account that Android is an open platform and developers have always had many options in how to distribute their apps." This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...id-app-1200 29.html?src=rss





Xbox games will be sold directly through the Xbox app on Android starting next month - Gsmarena - 11/10 6:02 pm

Microsoft has announced that starting in November, users can play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox app on Android

the Xbox App on Android." The court's ruling to open up Google??s mobile store in the US will...





Google is forced to open up Play Store and the Xbox app is taking full advantage - Androidauthority - 11/10 2:20 pm

Google is being forced to open up the Play Store, and Microsoft is wasting no time in bringing changes to the Xbox app.





Xbox?? will sell games directly in the Android app next month - Theverge - 11/10 7:21 am

Image: The Verge Microsoft is planning to update its Xbox mobile app on Android to allow US users to purchase and then play Xbox games on their mobile devices next month

Xbox president Sarah Bond in a post on X . ??????Our mission is to allow more players to play on more devices so we are thrilled to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.?????? The court's ruling to open up... Continue reading???



Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime is making a tabletop RPG party game - Engadget - 11/10 1:43 am

Blizzard co-founder and ex-CEO Mike Morhaimes publishing company Dreamhaven just announced a new game that mixes elements of tabletop RPGs with party games like Jackbox

Jackbox franchise. The tactical couch co-op RPG is being advertised as a way for veteran tabletop players to introduce the genre to their inexperienced friends. Sunderfolk can be played by up to four players at once and there are six hero classes, like bard, arcanist, ranger and some of the other usual suspects. The TV is the main screen and the phone acts as a controller as folks navigate the game board. The story follows a beleaguered town as it is attacked by various monsters. In other words, its a standard fantasy RPG. The unique control scheme looks to eliminate some of the barriers of entry with this type of game, like the steep learning curve and lengthy set-up time. Like many tabletop RPGs, its cooperative in nature and not competitive. You and your friends against the world. Dreamhaven While the designers say Sunderfolk was made with couch co-op in mind, there will be online play. The game releases for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S sometime in 2025, with an affiliated iOS/Android companion app. Kotaku got to try the game during a preview event and came away mostly impressed, saying that working in tandem with other players quickly turned into a thrilling spectacle that felt right out of a TTRPG game night. However, the site also said that the complexity of the gameplay may fail to lure in newbies. In other words, its more Gloomhaven than Jackbox . This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...me-174323950.html?src=rss



A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead can hear real-world sounds through your controllers microphone - Engadget - 9/10 11:38 pm

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is set for an October 17 release, making it the first video game spinoff from the Quiet Place franchise

franchise. The characters try to move around without making noise because any sound will attract aliens with an extraordinary sense of hearing. To boost immersion, developer Stormind Games is implementing a Microphone Noise Detection feature. If you make a sound in real life, the aliens can hear you through your microphone and potentially kill you. Playing without the microphone can be challenging enough since movement and interaction with objects make noise. But by activating it, the difficulty is sure to skyrocket. We expect increased heart rates and lots of screaming. The game is set to arrive on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and you can pre-order it for $30 now. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...r-controllers-microphone-153821754.html?src=rss





I played AAA games on a 'gaming Chromebook' with GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass ??? which one is better? - Mashable - 7/10 5:00 pm

Acer's latest gaming-focused Chromebook isn't just smoke and mirrors





My most-wanted PS5 Pro game isn't out yet so I'm killing time with this PS3 classic ??? and it was a huge mistake - Tomsguide - 5/10 2:30 pm

I'm hyped for the return of a classic stealth game, but my dream PS5 Pro game has forced me to return to a legendary PS3 great that is kicking my ass





Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 28% off, here's how - Zdnet - 5/10 7:00 am

Try or gift Xbox Game Pass for three months for nearly one-third off and play over 100 games including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Football Manager 2024 on your Xbox, PC, or mobile device.





Microsoft Seeks Developer Feedback Amid Xbox Criticism - Gizchina - 5/10 4:36 am

The Xbox platform is currently under scrutiny in the gaming industry



Best Prime Day Gaming Deals: Early Price Cuts Across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC - Cnet - 5/10 4:15 am

Amazon's October Prime Day is just days away, and video game deals for all platforms are popping up already.





Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 28% off - Zdnet - 4/10 2:15 am

Try or gift Xbox Game Pass for three months for nearly one-third off and play over 100 games including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Football Manager 2024 on your Xbox, PC, or mobile device.



Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max hits a record low price ahead of October Prime Day - Engadget - 3/10 12:00 am

October Prime Day is nearly here, but you can already save on some tech, including a few of Amazon's own devices

streaming devices , due to its low price and robust suite of features. But the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a great streaming device as well, with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. As the name suggests, it can stream content in 4K Ultra HD. The stick also supports Dolby Atmos audio, for added immersion. This streaming stick includes the companys proprietary Fire TV Ambient Experience, which allows users to display art and photos on the screen. This mimics the functionality of something like Samsungs The Frame TV . The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also boasts 16GB of storage, for downloads, apps and games. Speaking of games, this thing doubles as a highly functional cloud gaming box. It can stream Xbox games via Game Pass Ultimate and integrates with Amazon Luna. We singled out this device as a great option for retro gamers , as it can easily run many emulation apps. Finally, it ships with an upgraded remote that offers Alexa integration. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice in the lead up to October Prime Day 2024. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...r-prime-day-163133521.html?src=rss



Palworld is bound for mobile, thanks to the maker of PUBG - Engadget - 2/10 10:11 pm

Palworld could be on its way to a mobile device near you

this will be a faithful port of the full game or a spinoff that has some of the same features. Palworld debuted in January and it was an instant hit, selling over a million copies in eight hours and 15 million on Steam alone within a month. It also quickly reached 10 million players on Xbox and was biggest ever third-party launch on Game Pass . Palworld then suddenly landed on PlayStation 5 in many markets last week. However, theres a reason that Palworld isnt available on PS5 in Japan for now. The games similarity to Pokmon (here, you also catch a variety of monsters, but some of em have guns and you can also eat them) caught the attention of Nintendo and The Pokmon Company. The latter indicated in January that it was investigating the would-be rival . In September, the two companies filed suit against Pocketpair in Japan for alleged patent infringement. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...html?src=rss



Before Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Play Sifu and More on Xbox Game Pass - Cnet - 2/10 8:00 pm

Psychological horror deck-building game Inscryption joins the Game Pass library next week, just in time for spooky season.



The Morning After: Microsoft is killing off HoloLens 2 - Engadget - 2/10 7:16 pm

However, those last two companies take on AR are substantially smaller (and lighter) than the HoloLens if not exactly subtle. Mat Smith The biggest stories you might have missed Uber and Wing will partner for drone delivery pilot in Dallas New Xbox Game Pass titles for October include Inscryption and Sifu Raspberry Pi built an AI camera with Sony VTuber Ironmouse breaks all-time record for concurrent Twitch subscribers The trailer for Squid Game 2 has landed Watch it here

from the company. Its not exactly indicative of a death knell for VR and AR, though. Apples Vision Pro isnt yet a year old, while Meta and Snap have both announced new glasses hardware in the last month. However, those last two companies take on AR are substantially smaller (and lighter) than the HoloLens if not exactly subtle. Mat Smith The biggest stories you might have missed Uber and Wing will partner for drone delivery pilot in Dallas New Xbox Game Pass titles for October include Inscryption and Sifu Raspberry Pi built an AI camera with Sony VTuber Ironmouse breaks all-time record for concurrent Twitch subscribers The trailer for Squid Game 2 has landed Watch it here. Netflix Netflix has finally shared a full-length trailer ahead of Squid Game s second season premier on December 26, calling for viewers to Get back in the game. It centers on the mysterious salesperson from the start of the series, reprised by Gong Yoo and he wants to play again. Continue reading. reMarkable Paper Pro review Its a leap ahead of its rivals. Engadget reMarkables new pro e-paper tablet has a color screen, creating a best-in-class distraction-free writing experience. Combined with a stylus and a folio keyboard, its built for ideas and writing. Is it as powerful as an iPad? No. Is it expensive? Yes. Continue reading. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...ml?src=rss





Production studio Digic sheds light on how game trailers are created - Venturebeat - 2/10 5:03 am

Digic Studios shares insights with GamesBeat on an unsung part of game development: How do you make a trailer for a video game?



The first new Game Pass titles for October include Inscryption and Sifu - Engadget - 2/10 12:55 am

That captivating brawler is also coming to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Two other games will hit all versions of the service save for Xbox Game Pass Core in the coming days (have we talked about how needlessly convoluted the Game Pass setup is lately?)

That captivating brawler is also coming to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Two other games will hit all versions of the service save for Xbox Game Pass Core in the coming days (have we talked about how needlessly convoluted the Game Pass setup is lately?). Physics-based party brawler Mad Streets will join the lineup on October 7, followed by Inscryption on October 10. That creepy roguelike deck-builder is one of our picks for the best horror games you can play right now . Inevitably, Xbox will be removing some games from the library in the coming days to make way for the newcomers (and also because various licensing deals will be coming to an end). On October 15, it will yank Dyson Sphere Program, Everspace 2, From Space, F1 Manager 2023 and Scorn . As ever, Xbox will add more titles to Game Pass in the back half of the month, including a lil' under-the-radar one a few people might have heard of called Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 . That one will not be on the Standard tier any time soon, however. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...-and-sifu-165518640.html?src=rss



The best depressing games to languish to in 2024 - Engadget - 1/10 8:00 pm

What qualifies a video game as depressing? The most obvious answer is that game you simply cannot beat no matter how hard you try, but thats not what were talking about here

independent titles and at least one visual novel / deck-building game. But they can all put you in a somber mood, if thats what you're looking for. Next time the rain is pouring down and youre feeling a bit of melancholy, we have options to keep you company. Check out our entire Best Games series including the best Nintendo Switch games , the best PS5 games , the best Xbox games , the best PC games and the best free games you can play today. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...



Sea of Stars free Dawn of Equinox update arrives in November - Engadget - 1/10 12:40 am

The first of two Sea of Stars content updates for the next year has an official release date

the world (as long as you stay within the screens confines), and theres a new co-op Timed Hits feature that turns one of the core games mechanics into a group effort. Sabotage Studio The update also includes Combat 2.0, which adds some fun wrinkles to Sea of Stars battles. Mystery Locks adds a new challenge to unlock enemies spells the first time you face them. (A corresponding Reveal action will appear in some of your partys special skills.) Combo points also remain after battles, which should open the door to some epic beat-downs on your opening moves in subsequent standoffs. In addition, developer Sabotage Studio says its put effort into rebalancing the entire game to reflect the new mechanics and incorporate player feedback. Other changes include a more action-oriented prologue that ditches the old flashback structure, a bonus cinematic and a relic (game mode) designed for speedrunners. There will also be three difficulty options when starting the game. Finally, it enhances the games secret-tracking parrot and adds a French Canadian translation, for Quebecs finest Solstice Warriors. The new features in Dawn of Equinox will also apply in the upcoming Throes of the Watchmaker DLC. That content will add an all-new storyline next spring in what Sabotage Studio describes as an encore to Sea of Stars original adventure (perhaps before a full-fledged sequel?). The DLC will send Valere and Zale into a magical miniature clockwork world threatened by a cursed carnival, forcing the heroes to adapt their sun and moon magic to the mysterious environment. Sabotage Studio Sea of Stars was one of 2023s biggest surprises, garnering grassroots praise and taking home the hardware for Best Indie Game at last years Game Awards . Engadgets Lawrence Bonk praised the games Chrono Trigger vibes earlier this year, calling out its gorgeous pixel art and an overworld map that pays proper tribute to its 90s RPG inspirations. Sea of Stars is available now on all major platforms: PC , Switch , PS5/4 , Xbox One Series X/S and Xbox One (including on Game Pass). The full game costs $35, and both big upcoming content updates will be added for free. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...516.html?src=rss



Early Prime Day deals include the Fire TV Stick 4K Max for a record low of $35 - Engadget - 1/10 12:31 am

Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner , but the deals have already started to roll in

includes the companys proprietary Fire TV Ambient Experience, which allows users to display art and photos on the screen. This mimics the functionality of something like Samsungs The Frame TV . The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also boasts 16GB of storage, for downloads, apps and games. Speaking of games, this thing doubles as a highly functional cloud gaming box. It can stream Xbox games via Game Pass Ultimate and integrates with Amazon Luna. We singled out this device as a great option for retro gamers , as it can easily run many emulation apps. Finally, it ships with an upgraded remote that offers Alexa integration. This is part of a larger sale on Fire TV sticks and streaming boxes . The popular Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is available for just $18 . Incidentally, this one made our list of the best streaming devices , due to its low price and robust suite of features. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice in the lead up to October Prime Day 2024. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...low-of-35-163133279.html?src=rss



Football Manager 25 is out on November 26 - Engadget - 30/09 10:00 pm

Football Manager 25 is finally on its way, with Sports Interactive confirming the news and announcing a release date

you're reading this from) arriving into the same world as the men's teams. Sega-owned SI first announced the development of women's games in 2021, claiming it would take a while to do in order to provide the same depth as the men's ones. Last year, it confirmed women's teams would be in FM25 . In a statement, Sports Interactive Studio Director Miles Jacobson said, "The world gets to see two of our multi-year projects come to fruition: the switch to the Unity engine and the introduction of Women's Football. It gives us a real sense of achievement to begin sharing our hard work with you and we're really looking forward to showing you more of the game in the weeks before the game's release." Right now, anyone who pre-orders FM25 for PC or Mac from a SEGA-approved digital retailer will get 10 percent off. SI will announce pre-orders for Xbox and PS5 editions later. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...rc=rss



Blizzard is trying to make a StarCraft shooter again - Engadget - 27/09 11:39 pm

Blizzard is diving into the StarCraft shooter well once again, after two previous titles were canceled

becoming creative director of the series. Hay joined up with Blizzard to oversee the long-gestating survival game Odyssey before it was unceremoniously canceled . This is the first weve heard of him since. We dont know anything about the game hes working on now, beyond it being a StarCraft shooter. Past as prologue, itll probably be canceled sometime in 2029. To that end, StarCraft -themed shooters have had a rocky history. First there was StarCraft: Ghost , which spent years in development limbo before being sent to the trash heap. The game eventually leaked online , a full 14 years after being canceled. After that, Blizzard started developing something called Ares , which ended up being a StarCraft FPS. It was reportedly fairly far along in development before getting scrapped and, according to Kotaku , was shaping up to be quite good. Blizzard must have disagreed, as it went to a farm upstate back in 2019 . Who knows what will happen with this one. Best case scenario? It gets finished and we all have a great time blasting away swarms of arthropodal aliens sometime in the next few years. In the meantime, both StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II hit PC Game Pass on November 5 . This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...time-153950275.html?src=rss



The best Xbox controller to buy right now - Theverge - 27/09 5:03 am

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge From basic and affordable to premium and ultra-customizable, these are the best controllers we??????ve tested for Xbox



The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series finally arrives on Xbox - Engadget - 27/09 4:07 am

Square Enixs terrific Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has finally made its way to Xbox

Fantasy VI with updated pixel graphics designed to pop on modern HD displays. The games also have remastered soundtracks (and the option to switch back to the chiptune-tastic originals). You can also choose between updated fonts and the originals. Square Enix Gameplay customizations include options to boost experience gains (up to 4x) or turn off random encounters for a breezier play-through. For an even easier run, you can turn on auto-battle. Along with the Final Fantasy classics, Square Enixs Trials of Mana ($50) and Legend of Mana ($30) are also now on Xbox. In addition, the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is available for pre-order ($60) ahead of its November 14 release date. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...x-200713407.html?src=rss



RTS classics StarCraft, StarCraft II make their way to PC Game Pass - Arstechnica - 27/09 3:00 am

The collection includes the 2017 remaster of the original StarCraft .



StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II are coming to PC Game Pass - Engadget - 27/09 1:01 am

StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are coming to PC Game Pass, as announced by Xbox at Tokyo Game Show

like Wings of Liberty and Heart of the Swarm , among others. StarCraft: Remastered adds some modern goodies to the original game, like 4K visuals, enhanced audio and newly-designed leaderboards. This update has been floating around since 2017, but Game Pass availability should introduce the iconic 1998 real-time strategy (RTS) title to a new audience. Despite getting a bit long in the tooth, both games still have active multiplayer communities . This also holds true in the world of professional competitive gaming. Many credit StarCraft II , which released back in 2010, with assisting in the rise of live streaming. This isnt the only Blizzard-centric news to come out of Tokyo Game Show. Overwatch 2 is getting (probably very expensive) skins based on the anime My Hero Academia . This promotion goes from October 17 to 30. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...-170133814.html?src=rss



The Xbox and Game Pass Apps Will Soon Combine Into One Mobile App - Cnet - 26/09 4:26 am

The standalone Xbox app will be your one app for all things Xbox.



Microsoft merges Xbox Game Pass app into Xbox mobile app - Phonearena - 26/09 3:01 am

Microsoft merges Xbox Game Pass app into Xbox mobile app



Microsoft is unifying its Xbox apps by integrating Game Pass - Androidauthority - 26/09 2:57 am

The change will see the separate Xbox Game Pass mobile app phased out



Assassin's Creed Shadows is delayed until February 14 - Engadget - 26/09 2:45 am

You can strike one game off of the busy fall 2024 calender

disappointing news, especially to those who've been waiting patiently for an Assassin's Creed game inspired by Feudal Japan, but we sincerely believe this is in the best interest of the game, and ultimately your experience as a player," Assassin's Creed executive producer Marc-Alexis Ct wrote in a statement on X . Assassin's Creed Shadows will now release February 14, 2025. pic.twitter.com/J2ah7kkytW Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) September 25, 2024 In a financial statement [ PDF ], Ubisoft said it made the call to delay Assassin's Creed Shadows partly because of what it learned from the release of Star Wars Outlaws . One of the main criticisms levied against that game is that it had too many punishing stealth sequences , especially in the early goings. Ubisoft has rolled out some changes to make those parts of the game less onerous . Ubisoft confirmed that despite positive reviews, the initial sales of Star Wars Outlaws "proved softer than expected." It's hoping to polish Outlaws and improve the player experience to help the game find a larger audience during the holiday period. To help with that, the title will hit Steam on November 21. To that end, Ubisoft is hoping that the extra time it's taking with Assassins Creed Shadows will allow "the biggest entry in the franchise to fully deliver on its ambition, notably by fulfilling the promise of our dual protagonist adventure, with Naoe and Yasuke bringing two very different gameplay styles." Meanwhile, Ubisoft says it's shaking up some of its business practices with Assassins Creed Shadows . It says this game will mark the return of the company bringing its games to Steam at launch, rather than making them exclusive to Ubisoft Connect on PC for several months. It's also planning to ditch the Season Pass model. There will be no early access period, but those who preorder Assassins Creed Shadows will get the first expansion for free. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...?src=rss



Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $36 - Zdnet - 26/09 1:30 am

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Microsoft is merging the Xbox Game Pass app with Xbox mobile - Appleinsider - 26/09 1:01 am

Microsoft is trying to simplify its Xbox gaming apps for iOS , by merging its Xbox Game Pass into the Xbox app

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Palworld suddenly arrives on PS5 - Engadget - 25/09 6:46 am

There have been murmurings for some time that Pocketpair was planning to bring Palworld , one of the biggest games of the year, to PlayStation 5

had reached more than 25 million players. According to Microsoft, it had the biggest ever debut for a third-party title on Game Pass . However, it quickly emerged that The Pokmon Company was investigating Palworld . Fast forward eight months, and the company and Nintendo filed suit against Pocketpair . "This lawsuit seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages on the grounds that Palworld , a game developed and released by the Defendant, infringes multiple patent rights," Nintendo said after filing the suit last week. Pocketpair's CEO said the game "cleared legal reviews" and the studio said it would "begin the appropriate legal proceedings and investigations into the claims of patent infringement." So it's not exactly ideal timing for Palworld to land on PS5. But hey, if you're willing to buy a game that could potentially be forced to shut down in a few months or years due to a lawsuit, you can now do that on your PlayStation. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ... 45.html?src=rss



Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game is now due out in March 2025 - Engadget - 24/09 2:07 am

Tales of the Shire , a cozy life sim set in the world of Lord of the Rings , has gotten a new release date and a strange new name

Workshops Hobbit Day Showcase , which revealed a lot of new footage and included plenty of interviews with the games designers. Wt Workshop is actually helping to develop the game, after making effects for all of Peter Jacksons Middle-earth films. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game (that really rolls off the tongue) was supposed to come out in 2024, but it was delayed so the developers could iron out some bugs and present a fully realized version of their original vision. Heres hoping that translates to a polished gameplay experience in March. For the uninitiated, this is a cozy sim. There are elements of Animal Crossing , Stardew Valley and other games in the genre. Theres farming, fishing and a deep character interaction system. Of course, theres also a big emphasis placed on cooking huge feasts. We all know how much hobbits love a good feast. The game looks cute enough and, heck, Im always down for a new cozy sim. However, the developers have confirmed that there will be no romance, despite the emphasis on cultivating relationships and friendships. The developers say that romance simply doesnt fit the tone of the game. In any event, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will be released for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Its also coming to Netflix. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...arch-2025-180726777.html?src=rss



Indie classic To the Moon comes to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 October 8 - Engadget - 23/09 3:39 am

The emotional 2011 indie game To the Moon will soon be playable on Xbox Series X/S and PS5

way to help dying patients fulfill their greatest dreams by taking them back in time within their minds. The patient at the heart of the story is an elderly man named Johnny, whose final wish is to go to the moon. The game, which originally launched for PC, has become beloved over the years and eventually expanded to mobile and Nintendo Switch . Freebird Games followed it up with another episode called Finding Paradise , which focuses on a different patient, and the time-travel murder mystery, Imposter Factory. Theres also a heartfelt short called A Bird Story . Theyre all tear-jerkers. The developer has described the latest, Beach Episode , as half of an ending to the series. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...-193949307.html?src=rss



The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate - Engadget - 20/09 10:29 pm

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio simply cannot stop pumping out Like A Dragon (aka Yakuza) games

Majima, a regular of the series, explaining what's been going on with him recently. About six months earlier, Majima washed up on an island near Hawaii with no memory of how he got there, only to be helped out by a child with a pet tiger cub. It didn't take long until Majima ran afoul of some pirates and swiftly became a pirate captain himself. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place a year after the events of Infinite Wealth and Ichiban Kasuga's exploits in that game. You'll assemble your crew, upgrade your ship, engage enemy vessels and discover hidden islands. Majima will have two fighting styles that you can switch between on the fly. Opt for the Mad Dog option to vex enemies with "speed, agility and flair," and then switch to Sea Dog to dual wield short swords and "pirate tools," according to a press release. However you slice it, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii already looks way more fun than the 45 minutes I spent playing Skull and Bones . While February 28 isn't too far away in the grand scheme of things, there are plenty of other Like A Dragon-related things to help keep you occupied in the meantime. Like A Dragon: Yakuza , a live-action TV show based on the series, will debut on Prime Video on October 24 . The franchise is also debuting on Nintendo Switch the same day with a port of Yakuza Kiwami , a remake of the first game. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...-pirate-142935001.html?src=rss



Get a good gawp at Ghostfaces fatality and some new animalities for MK1 - Engadget - 19/09 7:30 am

A new update for Mortal Kombat I ( MK1 ) is less than a week away from release that will add new character skins, new finishing moves and (eventually) new fighters to its kombatant selection screen

September 24 and future updates. The base game costs $49.99 for the PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X S and PC on Steam and $39.99 on the Nintendo Switch . The Khaos Reigns DLC costs (gasp!) $49.99 for the PS5 , Xbox Series X S and PC on Steam and $39.99 for the Nintendo Switch The Khaos Reigns Kollection bundle that includes the Khaos pack and base game will set you back $89.99 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X S or $69.99 for the Nintendo Switch . Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns arrives Tuesday Sept 24 !! Launch trailer here https://t.co/Tog6LsqmEp Ed Boon (@noobde) September 18, 2024 The MK1 add-on adds a brand new story mode to the game in which the newly apotheosized Liu Kang battles the evil Titan Havik with his band of fighters and EarthRealm defenders. The new pack also comes with the Kombat Pack 2 of new fighters available on the release day including the cyborgs Cyrax and Sektor and the shadow assassin Noob Saibot. The pack will also provide access to Ghostface from the Scream movies, the T-1000 voiced by Robert Patrick and Conan the Barbarian once they are released. If you cant wait for a release date or you just dont like watching whole trailers for one moment, footage of one of Ghostfaces fatalities found its way to X . The video shows the infamous Scream villain eviscerating an opponent with the help of another Ghostface killer, a loving nod to Scream VI starring Jenna Ortega and Hayden Panettiere. Mortal Kombat 1 Ghostface Fatality #MK1 #MortalKombat1 pic.twitter.com/zC3Tllh4zB thethiny (@thethiny) September 18, 2024 MK1 is also bringing back an old favorite finisher known as animalities that first appeared in the Mortal Kombat 3 arcade game. Every fighter in the game has a finishing move where they turn into an animal and vivisect their opponent in a number of creative ways. Boon shared a clip of Kitanas animality in which she transforms into a giant, bloodthirsty hummingbird and turns her opponent into a bloody flesh flower. KitanaMality! #MortalKombat1 #KhaosReigns #Animality https://t.co/xmU7BLVv3N Ed Boon (@noobde) September 18, 2024 This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...-mk1-233038696.html?src=rss



Watch the Game Devs of Color Expo Direct livestream here at 4PM ET - Engadget - 19/09 3:30 am

The Game Devs of Color Expo 2024 kicks off on Wednesday

creators from around the world. The event is orchestrated by Game Devs of Color, a nonprofit that has run the annual conference since its 2016 debut. The group aims to amplify the creative power people of color hold in games. Creators of color make great games but are often pushed to the margins, the nonprofits webpage states. We fight to create a better games industry that is intersectional and equitable. The event runs from Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets are still available for the whole week of discussions, panels and interviews. Standard pass pricing starts at $50, but a $20 option is available for those who cant afford the regular ticket cost. You can check out the kickoff stream below at 4PM ET: This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...193040011.html?src=rss



Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $36 right now - Zdnet - 19/09 12:30 am

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Flappy Bird Is Back But The Game’s Creator Isn’t Involved In Its Return - Lowyat - 18/09 10:00 am

Flappy Bird is back, 11 years after it was pulled off the digital shelves by its creator, Dong Nguyen



PowerA unveils Fusion Pro 4 wired controller for Xbox Series X/S - Venturebeat - 17/09 9:00 pm

PowerA announced the Fusion Pro 4 Wired Controller is a new product for Xbox Series X/S players.




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