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Xbox Series S will be available with 1TB storage in black for $349 on September 1st
Xbox Game Studios CEO Phil Spencer announced a new Xbox Series S edition today at Summer Game Fest. The new console variant will provide 1TB of storage (double the previous amount) in a sleek “carbon black” colorway. As the company notes, its September 1st launch means it’s “just in time for Starfield,” the highly anticipated game that arrives on September 6th.
Will Shanklin06.11.2023
‘Forza Motorsport’ finally arrives on October 10th
Microsoft announced at Summer Game Fest today that ‘Forza Motorsport’ will finally launch on October 10th. The eighth mainline entry in Turn 10 Studios’ series was initially penciled in for a spring release but was delayed this January until later in 2023.
Will Shanklin06.11.2023
Rob banks with reckless abandon in 'Payday 3' on September 21st
Shoot loot and steal to your heart's content in 'Payday 3'
Andrew Tarantola06.11.2023
Obsidian's fantasy RPG 'Avowed' is coming to PC and Xbox in 2024
With the tagline of “Forge your destiny”, it seems to hint that you can choose to be a good or (very) bad guy. It looks like it may scratch that Elder Scrolls itch, until Elder Scrolls 6 finally shows itself.
Mat Smith06.11.2023
Roguelike ‘33 Immortals’ has 33-player co-op
Indie studio Thunder Lotus announced a game today that invites you to “Face the Wrath of God.” ‘33 Immortals’ is the ‘Spiritfarer’ developer’s new co-op action / roguelike that supports up to 33 players.
Will Shanklin06.11.2023
'South of Midnight' is a Southern Gothic monster adventure from Compulsion Games
Compulsion Games is back with a new project called South of Midnight, set in an original world of magic, monsters and giant, blues-playing skeletons.
Jessica Conditt06.11.2023
Take a peek at Xbox's Fable reboot in action
Richard Ayoade stars in a new trailer for Playground's 'Fable' reboot.
Kris Holt06.11.2023
Watch the Xbox Showcase at Summer Game Fest here at 1PM ET
The Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest is nearly upon us. With E3 dead in the water, this is likely the year’s biggest event for jaw-dropping reveals. The festivities begin at 1:00 PM ET and there are plenty of ways to watch live. Microsoft is hosting its own YouTube stream and Twitch feed for the event and multiple streams are available via the festival itself.
Lawrence Bonk06.11.2023
'John Carpenter's Toxic Commando' brings a co-op apocalypse to PS5, PC and Xbox
Itching to make a whole bunch of undead all-the-way-dead with the generous application of high velocity lead? 'John Carpenter's Toxic Commando' has got you covered.
Andrew Tarantola06.08.2023
Watch Summer Game Fest 2023 here at 3PM ET
E3 may be dead, but Summer Game Fest kicks off today with an opening-night livestream from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Jessica Conditt06.08.2023
Summer Game Fest 2023 and the stagnant state of the industry
In 2023, the state of the video game market is, “big and getting bigger.” So why, from a player perspective, does it feel like the industry is shrinking? Let's talk it out.
Jessica Conditt06.08.2023
Western Digital's first Xbox Series X/S storage cards start at $80
Western Digital has unveiled its first Xbox Series X/S storage cards, and they're more affordable than their Seagate rivals.
Jon Fingas06.06.2023
Microsoft will pay the FTC $20 million to settle charges over collecting children's data
Microsoft will have to pay $20 million to settle charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the company collected its underage Xbox users' information and retained their data even without their parents' consent.
Mariella Moon06.06.2023
8BitDo’s Xbox-licensed arcade stick is wireless and customizable
Alongside today’s Street Fighter VI launch, 8BitDo has announced a new Xbox-licensed arcade stick. The wireless accessory, which has moddable controls and supports swappable arcade buttons, arrives later this month.
Will Shanklin06.02.2023
Microsoft was reportedly hands-off with Xbox dud ‘Redfall’
By now, it’s well-known that Xbox-exclusive Redfall was a colossal commercial and critical dud when it launched last month. Its somewhat intriguing concept — vampires inhabiting a well-to-do Massachusetts island — was held back by bugs and an overall lack of polish. (The description “not fit for public consumption” summarized Jessica Conditt’s impressions in Engadget’s review.) Now, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier has pulled back the curtain on alleged behind-the-scenes turmoil that led to Xbox’s latest setback in its mission to catch up with Sony’s and Nintendo’s first-party console sellers.
Will Shanklin06.01.2023
Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is $35 off right now
The Xbox wireless headset is also on sale.
Sarah Fielding05.29.2023
Xbox games will hit cloud gaming service Boosteroid for the first time in June
Boosteroid users will be able to stream 'Deathloop,' 'Gears 5,' 'Grounded' and 'Pentiment' starting on June 1st. Microsoft is also offering access to its games through GeForce Now.
Kris Holt05.22.2023
The Xbox web store now includes accessibility filters
The Xbox web store now includes the option to filter console, PC and cloud games based on accessibility features.
Kris Holt05.18.2023
‘Gears 5’ is the first Xbox-exclusive to come to GeForce Now
'Gears 5' is available to GeForce Now players, with more Microsoft-owned titles coming later this month.
Daniel Cooper05.18.2023
Sony's 'Project Leonardo' PS5 peripheral is now the 'Access controller'
It includes features like swappable button caps and adjustable sensitivity settings.
Sarah Fielding05.18.2023