Avowed, the upcoming first-person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, is set in the world of Eora from Pillars of Eternity. While it shares visual similarities to Skyrim, Avowed offers a unique experience with hub-based exploration, deep character customization, and engaging companions. Get ready to delve into the mysteries of the Living Lands when Avowed releases in Fall 2024.
Microsoft is expanding its gaming reach into the mobile market with a new browser-based store and a focus on mid-sized games within existing franchises. This move, fueled by the Activision Blizzard acquisition, aims to diversify its game offerings and counter the rising costs of AAA development.
Microsoft has officially closed the Xbox 360 Store, bringing an end to an era of gaming that started nearly two decades ago. While players can still access previously purchased content, new games and DLC are no longer available. This closure also affects the Microsoft Movies and TV app on Xbox 360 consoles.
Microsoft is reportedly working on a standalone Xbox Cloud Gaming tier for its Game Pass subscription, aiming to attract a wider audience by offering access to Xbox games without requiring a console. This move could significantly boost Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers and reduce reliance on console sales, but faces challenges related to profitability and server infrastructure.
Xbox has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be available on Game Pass for Console, PC, and Game Pass Ultimate on July 24th. This comes as a surprise to many fans who expected the next Call of Duty game, Black Ops 6, to be the first on the service. While Modern Warfare 3 didn’t receive the best reviews, it was a commercial success and is likely to attract a large player base on Game Pass.
Microsoft is upping the ante with a Wolverine-themed Xbox controller, complete with a detachable magnetic butt. Fans can enter a sweepstakes to win this cheeky controller, but details on how to enter are a bit murky.
Microsoft has announced price increases and changes to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, introducing new tiers and phasing out the ‘Game Pass for Console’ option. The changes, effective July 10th, include a price hike for all tiers and the launch of a new ‘Xbox Game Pass Standard’ tier. Existing subscribers will see price increases in September.
Xbox Live is experiencing a major sign-in outage, impacting gamers across various platforms, including Xbox consoles, PC, and even cloud gaming on iOS and Android. Users are unable to log into their Xbox profiles, rendering many online games unplayable. Microsoft is aware of the issue and is investigating a solution.
Microsoft’s Xbox Keystone, a prototype for an affordable game streaming device, has been revealed in more detail through a surfaced patent. The device was designed to be a portable streaming stick for Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Streaming but was ultimately discontinued due to cost concerns.
Microsoft and Amazon announced that the Xbox app will be available on Fire TV devices in July, allowing users to play a wide range of games through Xbox Cloud Gaming with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This means you can enjoy titles like Starfield, Hellblade 2, and Fallout without needing an Xbox console, as long as you have a compatible Fire TV Stick, Bluetooth controller, and an internet connection.
