These are some of the best and most popular video game franchises that are now owned by Xbox Game Studios. Microsoft owns 23 game studios as of 2023. As a result, Xbox Game Studios now own some of the best game franchises that were developed by prominent video game developers like Bethesda and 343 Industries. … Read more
Matt Booty confirms Xbox’s focus is on other emerging markets. After many years, Apple made the decision to move into AR technology. Thanks to this, both the nascent AR and VR technology markets have been stirred. The focus of many users shifted to one of the most important companies in the gaming industry, Microsoft. Already … Read more
Starfield will not be part of it and will have a separate show. Xbox was slowly building its way to having a good lineup of releases. Their goal is to have a very successful 2023 and 2024, hence the move to purchase Activision Blizzard last year. However, there is a list of very interesting games … Read more
After his statements about the Asian market, it is safe to assume that this is the way to go This has been a great year for Xbox in terms of studio acquisitions. Despite being in the eye of the hurricane for the billionaire purchase of Activision Blizzard, Xbox did not fail to attend the Tokyo … Read more
Bonnie Ross is leaving 343 Industries. Halo boss and the head of 343 Industries, Bonnie Ross, announced on Monday that she is stepping down from her role. Ross cited a family medical issue for her departure. The full statement was posted on Twitter: While I had hoped to stay with Halo until we released the … Read more
The Initiative confirms that Crystal Dynamics will continue to work on the next Perfect Dark. Earlier today, we reported that Embracer Group is buying Crystal Dynamics. It’s a deal worth $300 million that includes IP like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief. However, the deal left open the question of Crystal Dynamics’ involvement with the … Read more
The award will be presented by Todd Howard, the creative director from Bethesda Game Studios. Xbox’s history is littered with ups and downs, but since Phil Spencer took over, the firm has been on a roll of growth and progress. At the 25th annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the acclaimed Xbox boss and CEO of Microsoft Gaming … Read more
Rare continues to deliver great content for Sea of Thieves. Season 5 comes loaded with goodies. Rare has revealed additional details about Season 5 of Sea of Thieves – which will be released this week – in a clip on YouTube. Sitting, loads of Christmas sweets, buried treasure, and other things that we will see … Read more
Play the award-winning titles Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps on a single Switch cartridge thanks to Ori: The Collection. Ori: The Collection, which includes Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, is now available in retail and online retailers, … Read more
The upcoming Xbox-exclusive first-person shooter CrossfireX is delayed until next year. The news came via a tweet. The developer released the following statement: After much deliberation – and in consideration of the challenges faced by the Smilegate development team due to COVID-19 – we have made the difficult decision to delay the release of CrossfireX … Read more
Microsoft recently shook the game world with its acquisition of one of the world’s biggest video game companies, Bethesda. Back in September, Microsoft announced the purchase of Bethesda along with its numerous development studios and franchises. Needless to say, the news is a big deal. Plus, the takeover raised the question of what would happen … Read more
Microsoft Flight Simulator has taken flight. The game launched yesterday for PC and Xbox Game Pass. As we previously reported, the game is available in three editions. The Standard Edition includes 20 different planes with unique flight models and 30 airports. The Deluxe Edition includes five more planes and airports. Meanwhile, the Premium Deluxe Edition comes … Read more
The campaign in the upcoming Halo Infinite will have both offline and online co-op. Jerry Hook, the head of design at developer 343 Industries, tweeted about the game’s co-op plans. Specifically, he says that the game supports offline split-screen co-op. “Hey everyone I saw some reports of campaign supporting 4 player split-screen for campaign and … Read more
The Xbox Games Showcase kicks off on July 23 at noon Eastern. Microsoft is expected to show off gameplay from Halo Infinite and other first-party titles that are coming to Xbox Series X. For your convenience, we have the livestream embedded below! Microsoft is launching Xbox Series X this fall alongside Sony’s next-gen console, the … Read more
Asobo Studio and Xbox Game Studios have announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator is set for take-off on August 18 on Windows 10 and Xbox Game Pass for PC. The game will be available in three different editions. The Standard Edition includes 20 planes with unique flight models and 30 airports. It is available on day … Read more
A new video published on the official Xbox YouTube channel takes a behind-the-scenes look at Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Specifically, the video focuses on the game’s soundtrack. It cuts between shots of the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Pinewood Singers, and gameplay from Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The soundtrack was recorded … Read more
It looks like an enemy from Halo Wars 2 will make an appearance in Halo Infinite. In a new teaser trailer released today, a mysterious signal is received. A menacing voice is heard delivering an ominous message: The hour approaches. Forces occupy the ring. Within hours, it will be under our control. Humanity will burn. … Read more
Minecraft is a huge franchise. It’s so big, in fact, that Microsoft bought the franchise and developer Mojang for $2.5 billion back in 2014. Just as Disney planned to cash in after its acquisition of Star Wars, Microsoft had bigger plans for Minecraft. Aside from new merchandise, the company has released Minecraft: Story Mode, Minecraft … Read more