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The writing is seemingly on the wall for theXboxbrand, as the head of the company Phil Spencer isgoing to make an announcementon tonight’s episode of the Xbox Podcast which will outline what the future holds for fans. It’s speculated Spencer will finally give confirmation that Xbox will be goingthird-party with its exclusive games. This means upcoming Xbox exclusives likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circlemight release on PlayStation 5 after all...

As I’m sure you’ve all heard,Xboxis considering a change in strategy. A leak recently claimed that the company would be switching from a focus on first-party exclusives to a multi-platform model. This could see high profile Xboxgames likeStarfieldlaunch on consoles like thePlayStation 5.Hi-Fi RushandSea of Thievesare rumoured to be the first games in line for porting. While I have to urge you to take all of this with a pinch of salt, Phil Spencer will be addressing the topic in a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast later today, so do join us at 8pm GMT for the latest developments....

Do you ever glance over at your PlayStation 5 and/or Xbox Series X and wonder why you bothered with it? Just three years into the current gen, both Xbox and PlayStation are already looking to the future. During a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast, during which Xbox boss Phil Spencercommented on the rampant exclusivity and third-party rumours, Xbox president Sarah Bond touched on the future of Xbox. Advert...

Another month means it is time for another Xbox update and this one promises a few new interesting features including new touch controls for remote play.The February 2024 update forXboxis here and it is clear thatMicrosoftis aiming to improve user’s experience with the Xbox Series X/S consoles. With one new major feature and a few more small touches, the official blog postrevealsit aims to “bring new ways to make Xbox better”....

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed is one of its most popular properties and depending on who you ask, many will give a different answer to which is the best in the series. However,Assassin’s Creed IIwill likely be amongst the top contenders. In 2016, fans of the series were treated toAssassin’s CreedThe Ezio Collectionwhich included remasters ofAssassin’s Creed II,Assassin’s Creed BrotherhoodandAssassin’s Creed Revelationsas well as all previously released DLC. It also included the two shortfilms,Assassin’s Creed LineageandAssassin’s Creed Embers....

It’s fair to say that in recent years, wider society has been catching on to just what an incredible medium gaming is. Video games aren’t just fun. They’re compelling, informative, and good for our mental health. In fact, one school teacher recently hit the headlines for usingAssassin’s CreedOdysseyto teach history garnering praise from all. Why not? Of course, just because a game is set during a particular time period, it doesn’t mean that it’s wholly historically accurate, but many games do put immense effort in trying to maintain as much historical accuracy as possible....

Rejoice,Baldur’s Gate 3fans. Larian Studios has announced that a new update is due to be released very shortly, and it’s an absolute whopper.Taking to social media, Larian announced that the update would be available to download onPC,PlayStation,Xboxwhile Mac players would have to wait a tiny bit longer. It’s 21GB in total, so you may need to clear some room. Devs noted that on PC and SteamDeck, you’ll need around 150GB of free space but if that’s going to prove to be a struggle, they recommend uninstallingBaldur’s Gate 3and redownloading the patched version....

If you’ve ever dreamt of playing a roguelite deckbuiler with aCyberpunk 2077-esque edge, then you’ve come to the right place. The upcomingZero Divisionis just that - and you can sample the game for free right now. Take a look atZero Divisionin action below. Advert Advert There are over six districts for you to battle over, with several troublesome boss fights along the way. If this sounds like your cup of tea, you can sample a free demo forZero DivisiononSteamright now....

Despite its rocky launch,Cyberpunk 2077went on to be one of the most beloved sci-RPGs in recent years with its dangerous dystopian world of Night City, a place in which cybernetic augmentations are the everyday norm. It’s also as beautiful as it is dangerous, generating a level of charisma not seen in most video games. DevelopersCD Projekt REDknows that it has struck gold with this franchise and capitalising on its success,Cyberpunk 2077has not only seen thePhantom Libertyexpansion but alsoboard games, comics,novelsand much more....

Ever since the release ofVampire Survivorsand its huge successes over the last year or so, plenty of other games have come for the crown. We’ve seen some sci-fi attempts, along with outlandish cartoon brawling that tries to pin down the formula and capture that lightning-in-a-bottle success. Many have come, but few have been able to stand up and be counted alongsideVampire Survivors. Usually, because they overcomplicate the gameplay or lack the humour and wit we saw in the 2022 smash hit....

This stunning fantasy RPG is like a cross betweenElden RingandThe Witcher 3and a much-needed addition to your wishlist. Fantasy RPG fans always seem to have something new to play. One of the big ones this year isDragon’s Dogma 2which looks extraordinarily good and absolutely massive in terms of scale. Take a look atDragon’s Dogma 2below ForElden RingandThe Witcherfans though, this year will unfortunately be a whole lot of waiting. The upcoming DLC expansion for Elden Ring, Shadow Of The Erdtree is set to drop sometime this year buta recent update has fans disappointed....

Despite never wanting to find ourselves in a true fight for survival situation, we can’t get enough of survival games. Most likely, it’s the sense of safety you have being in charge of a fictional character that makes it so appealing, which is why we’re diving into another game from this expansive genre. Your fellow classmates, alongside other survivors you discover along the way, will band together to help you fight your way out and live to tell the tale....

Skill trees are becoming far too common in new games, and fans are getting sick of them, believing they’re often forced in unnecessarily.We all know what a skill tree is, and we all know that they’re hamfisted into just about every game nowadays, likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2which has three skill trees in total, one for Peter, one for Miles and one that’s shared between the two of them.Check outMarvel’s Spider-Man 2belowMost of the time they give players a variety of options to enhance their gameplay and make their character stronger....