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Control: Ultimate Edition Confirms PS5 and Xbox Series S/X Dates and Ray Tracing Toggle
If you were hoping for the highest of high-end performance… dream on, Faden.
Among Us Sneaks Aboard Game Pass for PC Today, Will Ruin Xbox Friendships in 2021
Yet another way to play Among Us today and one more planned for next year.
Halo 3 Gets New Armor in the Master Chief Collection, But Many Aren't Happy About It
The new additions look out of place to many, but 343 says a toggle option is being explored.
The Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Will Test Its Might Next April
Warner's pushing back its toasty release for a dual debut in theaters and on HBO Max.
CD Projekt Red Is "Not Encouraging" Cyberpunk 2077 Returns, Joint-CEO Tells Investors
"We hope they'll give us a chance to improve the game on the original consoles," says Marcin Iwiński.
Vin Diesel Doesn't Just Appear in Ark 2, He's Also Its Executive Producer
Living life one development milestone at a time.
Xbox Is Hosting a Space Jam Game Jam Design Contest
We got a real (game) jam goin' now.
Major Resident Evil Village Spoilers Seem to Have Leaked
Images of the in-development Resident Evil seem to be circulating.
EA Agrees to $1.2 Billion Deal for Codemasters, Take-Two Now Reconsidering Its Lower Bid
Two publishing giants want the makers of the Dirt and Formula One games.
The Message From Disney and The Game Awards: Never Stop Consuming
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Disney and The Game Awards combine for an overwhelming assault of entertainment news
NPD: PS5 Sets New US Console Launch Records While Switch Holds Strong
A strong debut for Sony hasn't stopped Switches from flying off shelves.
Perfect Dark Revival Unveiled at The Game Awards
Joanna's back in a new story conceived by The Initiative.
JJ Abrams Picks Ex-Valve and Oculus Developer to Lead Bad Robot Games Studio
Michael Booth joins Anna Sweet, CEO of Bad Robot Games, on a journey from Valve to VR to JJ.
The Game Awards 2020 Are Tonight—Where to Watch, and What to Expect
It's time for the Keighleys.
The Game Awards Is Putting on Another Limited-Time Demo Festival
More awards means another year of new demos.
The Alan Wake TV Show Is Still in the Works, Remedy's Sam Lake Reveals
In a year full of other adaptation news, you might've forgotten we're due for a Wake-up call on TV.
Xbox Owners Are Switching Their Region to Play Cyberpunk 2077 Early
Be a Kiwi for a day if you want to get into Night City now.
Xbox Confirms Game Pass Streaming for PCs and iOS Will Launch in Spring
Browser-based Xbox cloud gaming is just around the corner.
Halo Infinite Has Been Pushed Back to Fall 2021
Yes, Infinite will be coming out about a year later than originally intended, but test flights are making a comeback.
Quantic Dream Announces Publishing Deal for Dustborn, From the Makers of Dreamfall
Red Thread's dystopian road trip may end up being the first title published by David Cage's newly independent studio.
Cyberpunk 2077's Reported Epileptic Triggers Draw Warnings From Advocates [Update: CDPR Responds]
A Game Informer editor says she experienced a grand mal seizure as a result of a particular scene.
Ubisoft Hires New Diversity & Inclusion VP Following Reports on Discrimination and Abuse
Raashi Sikka joins Ubisoft from Uber, a company with its own public struggles regarding worker treatment.
Forza Horizon 4's Next Update Looks Like Fresh, Chaotic Fun
Taking notes from Nadeo, I see.
Cyberpunk 2077 Review Roundup: The Good, the Bad, and the Buggy
We'll have our review up in due time, but here's how other outlets are feeling about CD Projekt Red's latest.
Xbox Series X Optimized Games Will Have Fast Fixes and More Quick Resume Support, Microsoft Says
Certain performance quirks and absent features won't be around for long, at least not according to Microsoft.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Pushes Back Season One Launch and Warzone Debut
You'll still be leaving Verdansk for a new Cold War locale soon, just not *that* soon.
Control Hits Xbox Game Pass Alongside a New $1 Intro Deal
Jesse Faden's bringing Haven, Va-11 Hall-A, and cheap three-month subscriptions with her.
Doom Eternal Gets a New Master Level in Time for Its PC Game Pass Launch
Where's the pistol in Classic Mode though, id?
343 Promises a Year-End Update on Halo Infinite's Development
We've barely heard a peep about Xbox's delayed launch title since August.
Xbox Is Making It Clearer Which Old Games Are Running Auto HDR
Plus, you can pre-install (some) Game Pass games.
Doom Eternal Sets Switch Release Date at Long Last
The Doom Slayer is sliding in for a last-minute 2020 launch on Nintendo's platform.
The Console Wars Are Almost as Dumb as Actual Wars
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Phil Spencer says tribalism could drive him out of the industry.
Microsoft Is Working to "Identify and Resolve" Performance Issues in Xbox Series X Games
A Microsoft spokesperson says that developers are "just now scratching the surface" of what the new Xbox consoles can do.
Metro Exodus Is Getting a Next-Gen Version Next Year
4A Games is also working on the next Metro and exploring potential for multiplayer.
Fortnite's New Crew Subscription Aims to Turn Regular Players Into Regular Customers
With many still banking V-Bucks from one Battle Pass to buy the next, Epic’s adding a new subscription to entice players.
Mortal Kombat 11 Skin Pack Adds Voices and Likenesses From the '90s Movie
No, sadly, Goro is not one of them.
Xbox's Phil Spencer Thinks "Apathy" Is the Biggest Threat to Both Microsoft and Sony
Spencer still isn't into the console wars mindset. The real issue, as he sees it, is one the whole entertainment industry faces.
Hitman 3 Will Reveal a New Neon-Drenched Locale Tomorrow
Hot on the heels of IO's big 007 announcement, Hitman's looking to give Night City a run for its money.
When Will It Actually be Possible to Buy an Xbox Series X or PS5?
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | For many, next-gen may not be accessible until early 2021.
Psyonix Explains Why 120 FPS Is a “Minor Patch” For Xbox Rocket League and Not PS5
It sounds like this is one big benefit of Smart Delivery for developers.
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Have a Setting For Twitch Streamers Trying to Avoid DMCA Issues
Avoid those pesky copyright claims.
Hitman Studio IO Interactive Is Working on a New James Bond Game
The minds behind Agent 47 are concocting an origin for a different kind of secret agent.
The Last of Us Part 2 and Hades Lead 2020's Game Awards Nominees
Supergiant and Naughty Dog have racked up the nods at this year's Keighley-tastic show.
Star Wars: Squadrons Is Getting B-wings, TIE Defenders, and a Whole Lot More for Free
Looks like Titan and Vanguard are getting more support from EA after all.
Ubisoft's Skull and Bones Studio Just Lost Its Managing Director, but He Hasn't Been Fired
Hugues Ricour, once the boss at Ubisoft Singapore, will remain employed in a different position after a leadership audit.
Divekick and Killer Instinct Makers Iron Galaxy Announce New Melee Multiplayer Project
The Chicago-based team is also welcoming some Bungie talent to the fold and creating a new Co-CEO position.
New Cyberpunk 2077 Footage Shows Xbox Series X and Xbox One X Performance
See how the two console generations handle Night City.
Xbox Console Exclusive Adventure Call of the Sea Sets Sail Next Month
Come sail away with me.
Destiny 2's Greediest Guardians Are Camping Out at a New Loot Cave
Bungie brought back the Cosmodrome and, inadvertently, the act of shooting lazily into a room for shiny engrams.
EA Makes Billions From Its Prevent Defense on Loot Boxes
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Don't worry, there's PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S stuff in here too
Steam's Getting Support for the DualSense and the New Xbox Wireless Controller
There's beta support out right now, but some features are absent on the Sony side.
Xbox Head Says Series X and S Have Broken Previous Microsoft Launch Record
Sales-wise, the new Xbox consoles are off to a good start, at least vaguely so.
Microsoft Would Like You to Please Stop Vaping Into Your Brand New Xbox
It seems like a pretty bad idea.
Twitch's Advice For Streamers Hit With DMCA Notices Over Recorded Music: "Stop Doing That"
The streaming giant's new response to a rash of copyright-related removals is seen by many as long-overdue and insufficient.
Halo TV Series Recasts Cortana With Original Voice Actress Jen Taylor
Taylor will be the first (and so far only) person from the games to reprise their role on TV.
Former WWE 2K Developers Yuke's Are Now Working on an AEW Game
WWF No Mercy director Hideyuki Iwashita is also working on the project.
Xbox Head Says Report on Japanese Studio Acquisition Talks Is "Not Accurate"
Phil Spencer says Microsoft isn't "out there with [its] business card" courting teams in Japan.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light Releases Today. Here's What Returning Players Need to Know
Get ready to go beyond.
Sony Reportedly Discussed Raising Game Prices Above $70
It's not a new standard just yet, but that $70 Demon's Souls could've cost more.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Is Getting 30 Free Days of Disney+
More than enough time to binge The Mandalorian or to watch 1986's Mr. Boogedy several dozen times.
Microsoft Reportedly Approached Several Japanese Studios For Acquisition Talks
A new report says studios big and small were recently approached.
Halo 4 Will Debut on the PC Master Chief Collection Next Week
The Master Chief Collection will be complete on Windows in just a matter of days.
Take-Two Is in Talks to Acquire Codemasters
The publisher could be picking up a new racer.
Bloober Team's The Medium Is Being Pushed Into Next Year
Horror fans will have to wait for next-gen terror.
Next-Gen Upgrades for Control Delayed to Early 2021
Remedy needs a bit more time getting Control ready for PS5 and the new Xboxes.
NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Is Basically a Whole New Game
In addition to getting a WNBA career mode, there's a bunch of other new additions coming.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Comes to Xbox Game Pass Via EA Play Next Week
Game Pass subscribers get EA Play on the same day it receives Respawn's Star Wars title.
EA Reveals Next-Gen Enhancements for Apex Legends, Star Wars: Squadrons, and More
They may not all have their own next-gen version, but they'll still get a boost on next-gen.
Xbox Series S Will Only Have 364 GB of Storage Free For Games
A large chunk of the digital-only console's drive is dedicated to the operating system.
Yakuza Localization Head Says Next Step For Franchise Is Simultaneous Global Release
As Yakuza's Western fanbase grows, a global launch seems like the right call.
Fortnite Will Get Several Improvements on Next-Gen, Including DualSense Feedback
Feel the Fortnite in your controller.
Ruined King, a League of Legends RPG, Is Coming in Early 2021
It's a single-player adventure from the makers of Battle Chasers: Nightwar.
Ubisoft Says Several of Its PS4 Games Won't Be Compatible With PS5
These titles, including Assassin's Creed Syndicate, didn't appear on Sony's official exemption list.
Crunch is a Flat Circle at CD Projekt Red
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Cyberpunk 2077 developer stays true to form.
Everwild's Creative Director Has Left Rare
Another upcoming next-gen Xbox project loses its director.
Ubisoft Pushes Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine Into Next Fiscal Year
Two more games are getting pushed back due to COVID complications.
CD Projekt Red Joint CEO Apologizes For Describing Crunch as "Not That Bad"
One CD Projekt Red head has reportedly apologized to its employees for comments made on crunch.
NBA 2K21 Is Bringing MyPlayer to the WNBA
The new mode is a next-gen exclusive, however.
Todd Howard Says He "Grossly Underestimated" the Wider Impact of Bethesda's Acquisition
To Howard, going to Xbox was a natural next step, not a seismic shift in the games industry.
Halo Infinite's Creative Director Has Left the Project
Chris Lee is the second director to leave Halo Infinite's development over the last two years.
Romantic RPG Haven Will Launch This December
Set a date for this couple's journey into the unknown.
No Man's Sky Is Getting a Free, Hefty Upgrade for Next-Gen Consoles
Better visuals, higher resolutions, and bigger multiplayer sessions are coming at launch.
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Delayed Again to December
CD Projekt Red is pushing the date on Cyberpunk back yet again.
Both Madden NFL 21 and FIFA 21 Hit Next-Gen This December
Next-gen sports will arrive a little after launch.
Obsidian's Grounded Will Be "Next-Gen Ready" For Xbox Series X and S
The tiny odyssey will be ready for the big new consoles.
Grounded's Next Update Adds an Intimidating Koi Fish to the Pond
Also, underwater spiders. Spiders that can swim. Water spiders.
Here's What the Xbox Series X and S User Experience Looks Like
A new video shows what it'll look like when you boot up a next-gen Xbox.
Publishers Are Embracing Games as a Disservice
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Take-Two offered an ugly peek at the future with NBA 2K21.
Gears 5's Next-Gen Update Will Let You Swap John DiMaggio's Marcus For Dave Bautista
This is cool for Bautista but… maybe a bit weird for long-time Gears actor DiMaggio?
Xbox Game Pass Streaming Sticks Are a Possibility, Phil Spencer Says
Spencer says he thinks we're "going to see lower priced hardware" in the Xbox ecosystem in the future.
Xbox Denies That Fan Harassment Factored Into the Firing of a Brazilian Host
Former video host Isadora Basile says she thinks the abuse made her "too much of a problem" for Microsoft to handle.
Ubisoft Merges Uplay and Ubisoft Club Into One Cross-Progression Platform
Connect will bridge the gap between consoles and generations.
NBA 2K21's Unskippable Pre-Game Ads Were a Mistake, 2K Says
It doesn't sound like ads are necessarily going away, but 2K promises the issue "will be fixed in future episodes."
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's DLC Roadmap Includes Trips to Ireland and France
Valhalla's Vikings set their sights on two new lands for future expansions.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Getting a Bunch of Xbox Series X Enhancements
120 FPS modes and 4K on Series X are coming soon.
Bloodlines 2 Senior Narrative Designer Has Left the Project, Paradox Confirms
Cara Ellison has left the project and the studio behind it.
Rainbow Six Siege Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass for Consoles and Streaming
Ubisoft's popular multiplayer shooter could potentially be a big get for streaming.
NBA 2K21 Draws Ire For Unskippable Loading Screen Ads
A month after release, some ads find their way into NBA 2K.
Double Fine's LucasArts Remasters Are All Coming to Game Pass Soon
The Grim Fandango, Full Throttle, and Day of the Tentacle remasters will all arrive on Xbox in a few weeks.
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