Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox One update preview coming to the Alpha ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox One. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to
Month: June 2020
This July was supposed to be when Super Nintendo World would be opening in Japan. Unfortunately, this is no longer going to be the case. Universal Studios Japan has announced that Super Nintendo World’s opening has been delayed. It is not surprising, but the delay has happened due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. As for
(Note: the image above is from an older title) Prominent YouTuber TheXclusiveAce has shared information about this year’s Call of Duty that appears to have been leaked by a QA tester because the source reportedly had access to gameplay and video footage, among other things. Interestingly, TheXclusiveAce has now made his video private, presumably after receiving a
On paper, Naughty Bear is the closest thing to an unofficial Friday the 13th game that us gamers had at the time. It’s playful visuals, hilariously simplistic central narrative, and clever marketing campaign garnered some interest, but developer 505 Games’ execution could have used a little more time in the Build-A-Bear factory. Naughty Bear is
[embedded content] Back in the 1980s, the original Legend of Zelda for the NES was a massive success. People all over the world were journeying into the land of Hyrule for the very first time, figuring out its puzzles and spilling its secrets on the playground, in the breakroom, at the pub, you name it.
Phantom: Covert Ops reviewed by Dan Stapleton on PC with Oculus Rift S. Also available on Oculus Quest. “Let me say up front that I’m in no way saying that no special forces commando has ever stealthily infiltrated an enemy stronghold exclusively via kayak without ever setting foot on land. I mean, if such a
Tales Of Arise, the latest in a long line of Bandai Namco’s Tales Of JRPGs (Berseria, Symphonia, Legendia, etcetera), isn’t coming out this year. Revealed last year and in development since before the announcement of Tales Of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, the Japanese firm’s fantastical tale of two warring planets needs a little more time to
Square Enix has revealed that it has plans to announce “several” new titles around July and August. As reported by Gematsu, the company was asked about its plans for the year during a recent stockholders meeting, to which it reiterated that due to event cancellations stemming from Covid-19, games will be announced individually. The first
By Stephany Nunneley, Saturday, 27 June 2020 15:13 GMT Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is coming, and it’s not a long way off. Inti Creates will release Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on July 10 for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. The game will run you $14.99 or the regional equivalent. Alongside
We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you
Nintendo Minute is back with another new episode. Once again, Kit and Krysta play Animal Crossing New Horizons. The pair said in the video description that “we’re making award-winning films in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We each wrote our own scene and found a place on our islands to ‘film’ it. There are so many
There’s a lot of talk centered on The Last of Us Part II right now, but don’t forget about Sony’s next big exclusive. No, not Ghost of Tsushima. Iron Man VR suits up next week, putting players inside the suit of the titular Avenger. Just ahead of its July 3rd release, Camouflaj has blasted a
When The Outer Worlds released last year on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, it won acclaim from critics and consumers alike for its choice-driven gameplay and clever writing. However, when the RPG came to Switch, players on Nintendo’s console didn’t get to see the game at its best; the performance can be pretty rough. To address concerns
2020.06.26 – Today we’re shipping an optional beta branch of CS:GO with changes that are part of our continuing fight against cheating. To help out, you can opt in to the beta by following the instructions here. CS:GO now significantly restricts the types of programs and files that can interact with the game. In the
Square Enix’s four-player co-op action/RPG, which originally launched on the Nintendo Gamecube in 2004, is coming to the PlayStation 4, Switch, iOS, and Android, and you’ll be able to play with friends online. The original release required multiple Gameboy Advance consoles and link cables to experiment with co-op, so this is a potentially good chance to
Variety reports that detective RPG Disco Elysium is being adapted into a TV series. It’s still very early in the development process, so no writers or actors have been attached to the project. Although no talent is officially working on the show yet, Helen Hindpere, lead writer for the game from developer ZA/UM said, “We’re so
Last week, we asked you to endure and survive in the dangerous world of The Last of Us Part II. From tense portraits to sun-dappled greenery, you shared harrowing moments using #PS4share and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: MidnightHyp3 shared this sunny shot of Ellie and Dina travelling. Light streams into forgotten places in
It is no secret that Cyberpunk 2077 has been pushed back more times than we care to mention. But if that gives the team at CD Project Red the chance to ensure the game is the very best it can be, we can handle it. But when Cyberpunk 2077 does finally roll out onto PC
Behold The Kickmen is a football (or soccer, if you prefer) simulation for everyone who hates the sport, or, at the very least, remains totally clueless to its global appeal. Created by Dan Marshall of The Swindle fame – who readily admits he knows nothing about football and thought it would be fun to see
Assetto Corsa Competizione reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox One X. Also available on PlayStation 4. “When going toe-to-toe with some evenly matched AI as the sun sets through the trees, Assetto Corsa Competizione’s console version settles into a pretty satisfying groove. There’s a very positive emphasis on consistency and racecraft here, and the deep
Runeterra‘s a weird one. The card game itself is solid yet unexciting (at least once you’ve played it for a dozen hours), but for me (and unusually for me) that’s made up for by charming presentation. More thoughts like that can be found in my Legends Of Runeterra review, but my less outdated thoughts are:
Given that we are only one week away from the release of Marvel’s Iron Man VR, I thought it would be fun to offer an unprecedented look at what you can expect from the full game. Judging by the community’s incredible response to the free demo on PlayStation Store, people loved the game’s flight and
It’s official, as of June 21st, The Last of Us Part II sold over four million copies during its opening weekend. This worldwide sales figure secures it a place as the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive to date. Sony announced the news in a PS Blog post from PlayStation Worldwide Marketing SVP, Eric Lempel. The post itself
Twitch has begun banning streamers accused of sexual misconduct. Twitch has released an official statement regarding allegations made against a number of streamers, which were made public as part of another #Metoo wave that saw multiple Twitch partners accused of sexual misconduct and abuse. The livestreaming platform has been reviewing these cases, and it says
We’re delighted to report that The Last of Us Part II is now the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive ever with more than 4 million copies sold through as of June 21. This milestone would not have been reached without the support from our amazing fans, so on behalf of everyone at SIE, thank you! Naughty Dog
Calling all Vault Hunters! A considerable bounty has been placed on the notorious Devil Riders gang, and now that Bounty of Blood — the third campaign add-on for Borderlands 3 — is available on Xbox One, it’s time to collect! Bounty of Blood‘s Wild West-inspired tale of revenge and retribution takes place on the all-new
After the last few good-but-not-great expansions for Borderlands 3, it brings me great joy to tell you that Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, my favorite Borderlands 3 DLC so far. In fact, I’d go so far as to say this might be my favorite Borderlands-anything since
The Pokemon Company has announced the latest series of updates for mobile title Pokemon GO which is having a variety of events happening this July for the Pokemon GO FEST 2020. There will be a range of events taking place which will celebrate Pokemon GO’s fourth anniversary. Read on for the full details courtesy of
Biomutant has been this curious AA title, a (huge) small game with big ambitions. Announced back in 2017, news has slowly dried up about the post-apocalyptic open-world action RPG. Earlier this year, developer Experiment 101 assured fans that the game was still coming before falling silent again for months. Finally, a new Biomutant gameplay trailer showcasing nearly
Remember Biomutant? We’ve been waiting for some word on the curious open-world, martial-arts mutant mayhem. Recode your DNA as you brawl, combine weaponry, and gear up with both melee and ranged options. We haven’t seen much from Biomutant in a while, but today THQ Nordic has unleashed a new trailer. Sure, new trailers hit all the