Cyberpunk 2077 won’t have a ‘proper’ next-gen version at PS5, Xbox Series X launch

Hoping for a next-gen enhanced version of Cyberpunk 2077 at the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X? Sorry, but that’s not going to happen. That’s according to a report, which quotes CD Projekt Red VP of Business Development, Michal Nowakowski. While a next-gen enhanced version appears to be in the works, it will not … Read more

Official Xbox Magazine has shut down

The Official Xbox Magazine has been around since the launch of Microsoft’s original home console. Nearly two decades later, the magazine has closed. OXM is one of six magazines that have folded under the banner of the Future media company. All of the staff has been laid off, according to a report from Eurogamer. Future … Read more

Xbox Series X specs revealed

Late last year, Microsoft unveiled Xbox Series X (previously known as Project Scarlett). Since then, we have learned that the system can be played horizontally or vertically. We’ve also learned about the controller. And most recently, we learned that Series X has 8 times the processing power of Xbox One. Now we have the specs! … Read more

2K Sports just signed a deal with the NFL

It looks like 2K Sports is getting back into the football game. The company just inked a deal with the NFL. Unfortunately, today’s announcement will not revive the long-dormant NFL 2K franchise, at least as a simulation football game. The new partnership encompasses “multiple future video games,” but they can only be non-simulation. That’s because … Read more

Xbox Series X has 8 times the processing power of Xbox One

Next-gen consoles are set to launch this year. With that in mind, Xbox Head Phil Spencer shared some new details on the Xbox Series X this morning. “We know you expect the next generation of consoles to set new standards in graphical power and processing speed, converging together in games that look incredible and feel … Read more

E3 2020 registration now open

If you’re planning on attending E3 2020, registration for the convention is now open. The ESA opened registration yesterday through the E3 website. While the show was traditionally a closed-door event for industry insiders, the show has also opened its doors to the general public in recent years. It’s still the case that only gaming … Read more

Microsoft gaming revenue down 22 percent, Xbox down 11 percent for Q2 2020

Microsoft released its quarterly financial statements today for fiscal Q2 2020. Companywide, revenue and profits were up. For gaming and the Xbox division, revenue was down. The company reported quarterly revenue of $36.9 billion, an increase of 14 percent over the same period the year prior. The financial report covers the period from October 1, … Read more

Project: Mara is Ninja Theory’s “experimental” psychological horror game

Ninja Theory – the makers of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – just announced their latest game today. It’s a psychological horror game called Project: Mara. In a newly released video, Ninja Theory co-founder Tameem Antoniades discusses the project. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – which was just announced at The Game Awards 2019 – is also discussed. … Read more

Dying Light 2 has been delayed

Techland has delayed the survival-horror Dying Light 2. No new release date or release window was provided. The announcement was made this morning on Twitter. The sequel to 2015’s surprise hit was supposed to come out this spring. Now it’s not clear when it will come out. Indeed, it’s conceivable that it could get pushed … Read more

WB Games teases new Batman

If a teaser on social media is any indication, it looks like a new Batman game is on the horizon. WB Games Montreal’s Twitter and Facebook accounts uploaded a logo for what appears to be its next Batman game. The logo comes with the caption “Cape sur la nuit / Capture the Knight.” The timing … Read more

Xbox Series X can be played horizontally or vertically

One of the questions fans have been asking since Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X is whether the new console can lay down horizontally. After all, the system was unveiled standing up vertically like a PC tower. The answer is yes. According to Xbox head Phil Spencer – who unveiled the system at The Game … Read more

Xbox Series X controller: Here’s what we know so far

Microsoft has officially unveiled the Xbox Series X, its next-gen console. Along with the announcement comes some news about the system’s new controller. First and foremost, the basic shape remains virtually unchanged from the Xbox One. Microsoft says that it has been “refined to accommodate an even wider range of people.” Does that mean that … Read more

Microsoft unveils Xbox Series X (aka Project Scarlett)

At The Game Awards on Thursday night, Microsoft revealed the name and design of its next-generation Xbox console. Previously known by its codename, Project Scarlett, Microsoft says that the Xbox Series X “will be our fastest, most powerful console ever.” The console will “set a new bar for performance, speed, and compatibility, allowing you to … Read more

Final Fantasy VII Remake is a one-year PS4 exclusive

We knew that Final Fantasy VII Remake was going to be a timed-exclusive on PS4, but we didn’t know for how long. Now we do. Final Fantasy VII Remake launches on March 3, 2020. And according to just-released box art, the game will remain a PS4 exclusive for exactly one year. If you’re a longtime … Read more

There’s a new BioShock game in the works

Buried in a lengthy announcement of a new studio, 2K Games today confirmed the next iteration of the BioShock franchise. Whether it is a sequel, prequel, or remake, we don’t really know. What we do know is that the game will be developed out of the newly-formed Cloud Chamber. The studio will be wholly-owned by … Read more

REPORT: Microsoft plans to release cheaper, digital-only version of Xbox Scarlett

Video game website Kotaku is reporting that Microsoft’s next-gen console, Project Scarlett, will have two models at launch: one high-end, more powerful model and a lower-end digital-only model. Microsoft officially revealed Project Scarlett earlier this year at E3 as a single next-gen console. It is expected to launch during the holiday season in 2020, which … Read more