For years, the name Activision Blizzard brought joy to gamer hearts. But in recent years, the gaming publisher hasn’t seen much positivity from fans or the media. Now, they look to turn it around with a ginormous purchase from a massive name in gaming. Microsoft is about to acquire Activision, which houses some of the […]
Microsoft set to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks
The world of gaming is seeing a major shift here. It’s been reported early on Monday that Microsoft is acquiring the parent company of publisher Bethesda Softworks for $7.5 billion… in cash! Through this purchase of ZeniMax Media, the makers of the upcoming Xbox Series X will now be the owner of one of the […]
Microsoft officially announces Xbox Series S, price revealed
Microsoft have revealed the price of the Xbox Series S console via a tweet published this morning. The tweet announced “Let’s make it official.” and revealed a price of $299 / £249 for what they are boasting to be the smallest Xbox console ever made. The Xbox Series S, a smaller and cheaper version of […]
Microsoft reveals Xbox Series X third party titles with gameplay trailers
Microsoft has released a new video that reveals some of the third party titles that will be coming to their next-gen console, the Xbox Series X. These upcoming titles will take advantage of the console’s powerful graphics features such as 4k resolution at up to 120 frames per second and hardware-accelerated DirectX raytracing. The video treats […]
Here’s what the Xbox Series X will offer
Yesterday Xbox head-honcho, Phil Spencer, announced details on the upcoming Xbox Series X scheduled for release winter 2020. The announcement confirmed that the next games console will feature a 12 teraflops graphics processor which will make it 8 times more powerful than the original Xbox One as well as a new Smart Delivery feature that […]
Microsoft reveals the new Xbox Series X
Microsoft has revealed the next-generation Xbox at The Game Awards 2019 with a new trailer that shows off the new Xbox Series X, previously known as Project Scarlett. Scheduled to release in late 2020, the Xbox Series X features a rather blocky, yet futuristic and strangely attractive (not romantically) design. The Xbox Series X won’t be without […]
New Xbox One home screen redesign offers easier access to Game Pass
Microsoft is testing a new redesign for the Xbox One homepage for those involved in the Xbox Insiders program. The new console update is set to deliver a “faster home experience” and evolve the way players use “Xbox voice commands to improve the voice experience.” You can check out the new redesign here… The new […]
Gears of War film gets Shane Salerno as screenwriter
Some movement has finally happened for Universal’s adaptation of the Gears of War video game franchise. According to Deadline, the studio has hired screenwriter Shane Salerno to pen the script. Salerno’s previous works include the scripts for James Cameron’s Avatar sequels, Michael Bay’s Armageddon and Ridley Scott’s The Cartel. Universal and Microsoft announced a partnership last year, timed to coincide with the […]
Microsoft introducing a Netflix-style game subscription service
Do you enjoy Netflix? That monthly payment for access to hundreds of TV shows and movies? Wouldn’t it be great if there was something like that for games? WAIT! There is! Or will be… Today, Microsoft have announced a new gaming subscription service for Xbox players which they are set to offer this spring. Just like […]
Video Game Review – Gears of War 4
Ricky Church reviews Gears of War 4… After several years away from Xbox, Marcus Fenix finally returns in Gears of War 4, though the game focuses less on him and more on his son JD and the younger generation of Gears. From start to finish, Gears of War 4 is a fun thrill that encapsulates […]
