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Indie games have entered the era of bespoke publishing
For anyone with an eye on video game news, it’s been hard to ignore the recent rise of names like Annapurna Interactive, Devolver Digital, Private Division, Humble, Epic Games and Netflix tied to independent projects. The distribution process for indie developers has shifted over the past few years from a self-publishing-first model, to one that prioritizes deal-making and acquisitions. For the moment, this shift is powering a small but highly visible boom in the world of indie games.
The Xbox Series X is $50 off at Dell
If you've been thinking of picking up an Xbox Series X, Dell is selling the console for $50 off and throwing in a free copy of Forza Horizon 5.
Xbox home screen revamp provides quicker access to games
Microsoft has once again revamped the Xbox interface, and this time the focus is on quickly jumping into games.
Microsoft's latest Xbox marketing stunt is a pizza-scented controller
Microsoft wants you to smell pizza while you game — even if you're not eating anything.
Larry Hryb, Xbox’s ‘Major Nelson,’ is leaving Microsoft
Larry Hryb, better known as “Major Nelson” in Xbox circles, tweeted today that he’s leaving Microsoft. Hryb spent many years as one of the most prominent public faces of the brand as Director of Programming for Xbox Live. He didn’t state his reasons for leaving the company but said he plans to step back and work on his career’s next chapter. The move comes as Microsoft tries to close its $68 billion purchase of Activision. “As I take a moment and think about all we have done together, I want to thank the millions of gamers around the world who have included me as part of their lives,” Hryb said.
Cloud gaming platform Antstream Arcade brings over 1,000 retro games to Xbox
Antstream Arcade is coming to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox.
Xbox makes abusive-voice-chat reporting a system-wide feature
Microsoft is doing more to tackle toxicity in multiplayer Xbox games. The company will let console players capture a 60-second video clip of abusive or inappropriate voice chat and submit it for moderators to review.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $1 deal is back for new users
You can once again get a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1.
Capcom's 'Exoprimal' is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon
'Exoprimal' is coming to Xbox Game Pass on launch, and 'GTA V' is back today.
Cyberpunk cat adventure 'Stray' heads to Xbox on August 10th
Stray, one of 2022's cutest and best games, heads to Xbox consoles this summer.
'The Elder Scrolls VI' is 'likely five-plus years away,' says Xbox chief
Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls VI five years ago at E3 2018, but the new fantasy RPG is still “five-plus years away,” according to Phil Spencer.
Microsoft is raising Xbox Series X and Game Pass prices in most countries
In the US, Xbox Game Pass will soon cost $11 per month (up from $10) and Game Pass Ultimate is going up by $2 per month to $17. Microsoft is also increasing the price of the Xbox Series X in most countries, but not the US, Japan, Chile, Brazil or Colombia.
Summer Game Fest 2023: All the games announced
We’re about wrapped with our coverage of Summer Game Fest 2023, so here's all of our analysis, previews and coverage of the big announcements at the show.
Microsoft is no longer making new games for the Xbox One
Xbox Game Studios teams are no longer working on new games for Xbox One. Players who are hanging onto the older console can still access Series X/S titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Fast-paced platformer 'Neon White' is coming to Xbox
Several more indie games are coming to Game Pass through the ID@Xbox program, including 'Neon White,' 'Little Kitty, Big City' and 'Another Crab’s Treasure.'
'33 Immortals' first look: Defying a god is more fun with friends
33 Immortals is a new co-op roguelike action game from the creators of Spiritfarer. At a session at this week’s Xbox Showcase at SGF 2032, me and five (if not 21) fellow spirits tried to escape hell.
'Forza Motorsport' wants you to drive forever
Forza has been one of Microsoft’s most reliable first-party properties, but its eighth iteration could be its last, as Turn 10 Studios is rebooting the series around constant updates and believes it could last for years.
Watch the Xbox Games Showcase Extended here at 1PM ET
The Xbox Games Showcase Extended will feature looks at third-party games along with deeper dives into games like 'Avowed,' 'Towerborne,' 'Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II' and the Dune expansion for 'Microsoft Flight Simulator.'
‘Towerborne’ is an action-RPG brawler from the makers of The Banner Saga
Stoic Studio, makers of the tactical-RPG Banner Saga franchise, announced a new game today at the Summer Game Fest Xbox Showcase. Towerborne is an action-RPG brawler that appears to be a contrast to the studio’s previous work.
'Clockwork Revolution' is a time-traveling RPG of steampunk anarchy
If you're a fan of the Dishonored or Bioshock universes, Clockwork Revolution from inXile entertainment could be right up your cobblestone alley.