Xbox studio InXile team up with ex-Saints Row devs as development of Clockwork Revolution ramps upWasteland 3 developer InXile Entertainment have teamed up with ex-Volition staff who formed Shapeshifter Games, to work on the upcoming Xbox exclusive Clockwork Revolution.Semir OmerovicJANUARY 31
MIcrosoft lay off 1,900 employees; cancel Blizzard's survival title OdysseyMicrosoft have today laid off 1,900 employees from Activision, Blizzard Bethesda and Xbox. As a result, Blizzard's unannounced survival game has been cancelled. Semir OmerovicJANUARY 25
Avowed won't let you romance your companionsIn a recent interview, Obsidian developers have seemingly confirmed that Avowed won't feature romance mechanics, which is not surprising given the studios' history of not having romances in their games. Semir OmerovicJANUARY 24
Starfield receives massive lighting improvements in new updateStarfield's latest beta update on Steam brought improvements to lighting in specific locations and players have discovered that changes are quite significant. Semir OmerovicJANUARY 23
BBC Earth and Minecraft team up for Planet Earth 3BBC and Minecraft Education are teaming up once again to bring Planet Earth 3 Minecraft World to players globally. The new educational title is available now, free to all players.Semir OmerovicJANUARY 17
GSC Game World quietly update Stalker 2 screenshots with a new HUDStalker 2 developer GSC Game World have updated the existing screenshots with a new UI, which could suggest a new announcement is on the way.Semir OmerovicJANUARY 15
Leaker reveals exciting new details about Xbox exclusive ContrabandAccording to the latest rumours, we could finally see some gameplay of Avalance Studios' co-op title Contraband, which was announced almost three years ago at the Xbox Showcase.Semir OmerovicJANUARY 15
We asked Bing AI to generate a next-gen Hexen game and the results are stunningMicrosoft's Bing AI creates a modern Hexen game with stunning Unreal Engine 5-like visuals, and we're blown away by it.Semir OmerovicJANUARY 13
Xbox Developer Direct 2024 announced; features Indiana Jones, Hellblade 2, Avowed and moreFollowing the rumours and speculation online, Xbox have officially announced Developer Direct for January 18, 2024. The stream will feature first-party titles like Hellblade 2, Avowed and first look at Indiana Jones and more.Semir OmerovicJANUARY 9
Xbox Network to automatically remove older captures starting January 9From January 9, all digital content on Xbox Network, including screenshots and video clips, will be up for deletion if it is older than 90 days, as claimed by Microsoft.Asmir KovacevicJANUARY 8
Xbox insider teases "amazing things" for Xbox in 2024, including "one larger surprise"Respected Xbox community member Klobrille reveals that he heard some "very amazing things" and "one larger surprise" that Xbox have in store for their users in 2024. Semir OmerovicJANUARY 8
The next Xbox Developer Direct will happen mid-January, according to a Reddit leakerAccording to a Reddit leaker, the next Xbox Developer Direct will take place in the week of January 14, and he is positive that this date is, as he said, "set in stone."Asmir KovacevicJANUARY 5
Starfield has been awarded for the most innovative gameplayBethesda's mega RPG, Starfield, received the Steam Awards for the most innovative gameplay, producing, to say the least, a wave of criticism within the gaming community.Asmir KovacevicJANUARY 3
Xbox Developer Direct 2024 could feature another major "shadow drop"According to the latest rumours, Xbox could shadow drop another game at their rumoured Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event, which could be coming this or early next month. Semir OmerovicJANUARY 3
Starfield in 2024: Story DLC, city maps, new survival mechanics, difficulty customisation and moreBethesda have announced their plans for Starfield' post-launch plans in 2024, which include the first DLC called Shattered Space, new gameplay features and more.Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 21
Sony see Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition as a massive threat to PlayStation bussinessLeaked internal documents reveal that Sony feel threatened by Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The publisher state that day one releases on Game Pass could completely disrupt the gaming industry.Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 19
Marvel's Blade to use Arkane Studios' in-house Void engineArkane Lyon's upcoming action-adventure Marvel's Blade is being built using the in-house Void Engine, not Unreal Engine 5, the developers' ArtStation page reveals. Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 18
Next Xbox console could launch two years earlier than PlayStation 6Microsoft might be planning to release the next Xbox console two years before Sony's PlayStation 6, according to the latest rumours. Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 15
Arkane Studios reveal first concept art for Marvel's BladeArkane Lyon have shared three new concept art pieces for Marvel's Blade, showcasing dystopian streets and roofs of Paris. Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 14
New Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 trailer is packed with combat and gorgeous visualsXbox studio Ninja Theory have released another trailer for their upcoming action-adventure Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga, which is coming in 2024 to PC and Xbox Series X|S.Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 8
Forza Motorsport developer have seemingly started working on their next projectForza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5 studio Turn 10 have seemingly started working on a new project which could feature Epic Games' Meta Humans frameworkSemir OmerovicDECEMBER 7
Xbox are reportedly working on a Blade game which could be announced at The Game AwardsAccording to the latest rumours, Xbox studio Arkane Lyon are working on a Blade video game, which could be announced at The Game Awards show tonight.Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 7
Forza Motorsport Update 3 brings Hockenheim track, fixes ray-tracing and moreTurn 10 Studios have confirmed that Hockenheim will be the next track in Forza Motorsport. The update is scheduled for December 12, 2023 and will also bring other new content and improvements.Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 4
Xbox boss seems to be teasing Xbox 360 backwards compatibility for Xbox Series X|SXbox president Sarah Bond has posted the Xbox 360 era logo on her X profile, which many Xbox fans took as a tease for the Xbox 360 backwards compatibility announcement. Semir OmerovicNOVEMBER 29