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Microsoft stops offering 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships
Microsoft has stopped offering one-year Xbox Live Gold memberships in a possible move to steer users toward Game Pass.
Microsoft discontinues Xbox One X and Xbox One S Digital Edition
Microsoft has officially discontinued the Xbox One X and One S.
Audeze's Penrose is a $250 wireless headset for audiophile gamers
Audeze has unveiled a wireless headset called Penrose, which features its planar magnetic driver technology and was designed with both console and PC gaming in mind. The Penrose is Audeze’s latest addition to a growing family of gaming headsets, including the Mobius, which is the first planar magnetic headset for gamers. Mobius blew us away when we tested it back in 2018, and while it’s still more affordable than similar headsets, it costs $100 more than the Penrose.
Konami scales back 'PES 2021' to focus on its next-gen engine
Konami is taking a different approach with its beloved Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) this year. Instead of a true sequel, the publisher is planning a smaller "streamlined offering" that includes some kind of "season update" content. The development team has made this decision so it can focus on a "next-generation title" that is undoubtedly bound for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. On its website, Konami revealed that it's being created with "an updated engine" that will allow for "staggering improvements to all areas of the game."
'Far Cry 6' arrives February 18th, 2021
Ubisoft has announced that 'Far Cry 6' will have you joining a Latin American revolution on February 18th, 2021.
Watch the first trailer for 'Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown'
French publisher Nacon shared the first trailer for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.
Microsoft's first-party Xbox Games Showcase streams July 23rd
Expect plenty of news about Xbox Series X titles.
'NBA 2K21' comes with a next-gen upgrade... if you spend $100
If you want to play NBA 2K21 on two different console generations -- the PS4 and PS5, or the Xbox One and Series X -- it's going to cost you. The base game for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and Google’s Stadia streaming service will cost $59.99 when it launches on September 4th. 2K will also be selling a $99.99 Mamba Forever Edition, though, which comes with some special MyTeam and MyPlayers bonuses, as well as the Kobe Bryant Digital Collection and, if you pre-order, a couple of extras including the Damian Lillard Digital Collection.
'Marvel's Avengers' will pit the superheroes against MODOK
The War Table stream included more gameplay and details about progression and co-op.
NVIDIA's RTX GPUs now support DirectX 12 Ultimate
As of today, NVIDIA's GPUs officially support Microsoft's DirectX 12 Ultimate framework.
Marvel's Avengers for PS4 and Xbox One include next-gen upgrades
Crystal Dynamics’ Marvel’s Avengers was supposed to be out by May 15th, but the developer had to delay its release by four months to fine-tune and polish the game. The good news is that Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have just announced that if you buy the game for current consoles, you’ll be able to upgrade to the next-gen version at no additional cost. In a post on the PlayStation blog, Crystal Dynamics’ CTO Gary Snethen detailed how the developer has upgraded the game for the PS5.
Denon rolls out the first 8K-ready receivers with its 2020 X-Series
Denon's 2020 X-Series receivers handle 8K video as well as key 4K gaming features with prices starting at $849.
The PS4 version of 'Cyberpunk 2077' will work on PS5 at launch
You'll also get a proper, free next-gen update (eventually).
'Lost in Random' is a Tim Burton-like adventure game about dice
EA and Zoink have unveiled 'Lost in Random' a 2021 game with stop motion influences and a focus on... dice.
EA gives a quick peek at next-gen 'FIFA 21' and 'Madden 21'
If you buy FIFA 21 on PS4 or Xbox One, you can claim a free next-gen upgrade.
EA is bringing 'Skate' back
Yes, after years of rumors (not to mention near-constant fan demand), it’s finally happening: there’s a new Skate game in the works. There’s nothing to show at this stage (you’re looking at Skate 3 above). It’s “really early,” as the team explains.
'Cyberpunk 2077' is delayed yet again until November 19th
But at least you'll get to learn a bit more about what's in store next week.
'Madden 21' arrives August 25th with new player controls
EA's 'Madden 21' arrives on PS4, Xbox One and PC on August 25th.
'Control' is headed to PS5 and Xbox Series X
You might get a taste of its ray-tracing capabilities on console.
It doesn’t matter what the PS5 looks like
The PlayStation 5 is an unattractive piece of tech. Next to the clean, utilitarian and purportedly more powerful Xbox Series X, it's not a great look for Sony.