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Sometimes the funnest games are the most simple. Look back at Pong for example. A game so basic, but it took the world by storm and was a catalyst for video gaming as a whole. It’s these little delights that keep us gaming. Now, imagine that principle but shared with the joys of another player.

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

Still burned by 2017’s Need for Speed Payback, I wasn’t sure Need for Speed Heat was going to be the salve the series needed – but this open-world street racer has some surprising pep to it. Heat is a marked return to form, owing its success to ingredients plucked from a few of the franchise’s

In CD Projekt RED’s initial roll out of its store, the company unveiled a gorgeous Geralt Rōnin figure. Finally, the figure is available to purchase and ready to ship. Fans can buy theirs from either the publisher’s European store or North American marketplace for $229. To celebrate the collectible’s launch, CD Projekt posted an unboxing

The Jedi Order has fallen, and it’s up to surviving Padawan Cal Kestis to complete his training and stay one step ahead of the Empire. Respawn Entertainment created a galaxy-spanning adventure in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which drops one week from today on November 15. Who’s ready to topple an AT-ST all by themselves?

Divinity: Original Sin 2 has had a couple of free Gift Bags drop already. Think of them as small mutators that add little features to the base game which you can toggle on or off. The first bag added new customisation options and a respec mirror onboard the Lady Vengeance. Bag two had herb gardens,

Following the departure of chairman Shawn Layden, Sony has named Hermen Hulst, Guerilla Games’ director and co-founder, as the new head of Worldwide Studios and will be tasked to oversee software development across Sony’s 14 internal game studios. Guerilla promoted three people as co-studio directors: Michiel van der Leeuw, who was the technical director, Angie

Red Dead Online’s RP spectrum is riding into the sunrise. “I’m gonna gut you like a fish,” says Mark. I’ve only known Mark for about 15 minutes, but I’m already starting to think he’s a bit of a wrong ‘un. I mean, a wee fishing trip to the San Luis River sounded lovely, but I’m

This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Fresh off the PR firestorm surrounding its suspension of a Hearthstone player for supporting the Hong Kong protests, Blizzard has finally announced the long-awaited Diablo 4 at Blizzcon 2019. We don’t have many details on the game, but the 9-minute

A wild PokéPoll appeared! Continuing our quest to find the ultimate cross-generational triumvirate of starter Pokémon, here we present the 8 Grass-type starters from every generation for your consideration. The Rock-Paper-Scissors choice of Fire-Grass-Water-types to kick off your adventure is a series tradition, but we’re eager to find out which three elemental ‘mon would make

Capcom’s Platinum List has been updated today and it reveals that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for the Nintendo 3DS and later the Nintendo Switch has sold a total of 3.3 million units. The company’s all-time best-selling game remains Monster Hunter World for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. You can check out the Platinum

If you like your kart racers then chances are you’ll have been more than happy with what Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has been delivering. But should you have found yourself taking down the opposition, and been left wanting more, then it’s time to start thinking about hitting the track once more, as the Neon Circus

Hey Beta, Delta and Omega ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 1911 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_191118363.8110.191030-1945). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_191118363.8110.191030-1945 Available:

Afterparty. The Oxenfree developers’ descent into the underworld retains its formula of 2D exploration with near-constant conversation and Telltale-like dialogue choices while introducing a world of neon-soaked demonic alleyways and dive bars that look… well, like most do on Earth. But inside that over-the-top demonic shell is a deeply human, cuttingly honest, and frequently funny

There’s a new Blueprint system coming to Rocket League in December’s update to replace loot crates, giving players a more clear indication what they are getting with their drops. When announced, not much was known about exactly how this new system would work, but Psyonix has provided additional details. Once the update hits in December, you’ll

Valfaris is an action-platformer drenched in gore and heavy metal launching on PS4 today. The hero is Therion – a long-haired space warrior on a mission to kill everything that either a) moves, or b) gets in his way. And it’s a tough game. But is it tougher than you? Only you can answer that.

Developer: Frontier DevelopmentsPublisher: Frontier Developments Release: Out nowOn: WindowsFrom: SteamPrice: £35/$45/€45 Planet Zoo is a game where you can build your own zoo. It’s buggy, intermittently opaque, frequently saccharine, and – barring an eleventh hour miracle – it’s my undisputed game of the year. Because here’s the thing: it’s a game where you can build

During the opening ceremonies of BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard announced both a new game mode and expansion for Hearthstone, its premiere strategy card game. Focusing on the fierce winged beasts, Descent of Dragons will feature dragons from Azeroth’s storied history. The newest expansion features 135 new cards for players to experiment with, along with a new Hero Card featuring Galakrond.

By Emily Gera, Monday, 4 November 2019 19:48 GMT Actor Keanu Reeves loved Cyberpunk 2077 so much he pushed to have his original screentime doubled. Italian voice actor Luca Ward, who dubs Reeves’ character Johnny Silverhand in the game’s Italian iteration, revealed the Matrix actor played a central part in getting double the Keanu content

This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Sony has unquestionably won the latest round in the console wars. As of this week, the PS4 has officially sold 102.8 million units. That’s significantly more than the PS3 (87.4M units), and there’s still a full year to go in

[embedded content] As exciting as the Overwatch 2 announcement was at BlizzCon this year, it’s probably the last thing you wanted to hear if you recently picked up a copy of Overwatch: Legendary Edition on the Switch less than a month ago. Thankfully, the original game will remain relevant – with Blizzard confirming it will

This week’s Blizzcon 2019 event kicked off on Friday and a number of titles were revealed including the long-awaited sequel to Overwatch. A new trailer was showcased for Overwatch 2 though a release date was notably absent from the video. Speaking to PC Gamer, Kaplan says he simply has no idea when the game will

In the not-too-distant past of 2009, before we were treated to political intrigue and some “bow chicka wow wow” moments in the first season of Game of Thrones. Before we embarked on an epic quest to slay humongous dragons across the snow-laden lands of Skyrim. And before BioWare fell from grace because of Anthem, the

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

Verdict Overall, the campaign is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s strength. Its well-designed missions make for excellent weapon testing grounds and feature a slew of interesting mechanics that wouldn’t work anywhere else. Some of its best parts come about because of the secretive nature of this war, and that includes some heavy moments that are

Death Stranding is in line to grace the cover of next week’s issue of Famitsu. It should come as no surprise, then, that the cover art for the upcoming magazine issue has already hit the web. And it’s quite the sight to behold. Legendary Metal Gear Solid artist Yōji Shinkawa, who also worked on Death Stranding,

America stands fractured, broken by an event known as the Death Stranding. Step into the well-worn shoes of courier Sam Porter Bridges as he embarks on a cross-country quest to reunite the nation and unravel the mysteries surrounding the cataclysm that tore us apart. The first release from Kojima Productions launches Friday on PS4. PS

After a number of reported false starts, Blizzard were today finally ready to announce Diablo IV. Oh dear oh dear, someone’s only gone and released another ancient evil, so once again it’s up to us to click on monsters until their bellies burst with a blast of gold and swords. Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred,

On December 20, the long-awaited Netflix adaptation, starring Man of Steel’s Henry Cavil, finally arrives. Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s influential novels, The Witcher will cover material prior to the beloved CD Projekt Red games – meaning both fans of the games and newcomers will have something fresh to look forward to. Check out the enticing

Corporate espionage? Covert research facilities? All in a day’s work when you’re in The Outer Worlds. Here’s how to complete the “Doom that came to Roseway” quest, and all the related subquests – “By His Bootstraps”, “Vulcan’s Hammer”, and “The Amateur Alchemist”. To continue your mission to help the Hope colonists, you need to get