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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.
Xbox Series S will be available with 1TB storage in black for $349 on September 1st
Xbox Game Studios CEO Phil Spencer announced a new Xbox Series S edition today at Summer Game Fest. The new console variant will provide 1TB of storage (double the previous amount) in a sleek “carbon black” colorway. As the company notes, its September 1st launch means it’s “just in time for Starfield,” the highly anticipated game that arrives on September 6th.
‘Forza Motorsport’ finally arrives on October 10th
Microsoft announced at Summer Game Fest today that ‘Forza Motorsport’ will finally launch on October 10th. The eighth mainline entry in Turn 10 Studios’ series was initially penciled in for a spring release but was delayed this January until later in 2023.
Rob banks with reckless abandon in 'Payday 3' on September 21st
Shoot loot and steal to your heart's content in 'Payday 3'
Obsidian's fantasy RPG 'Avowed' is coming to PC and Xbox in 2024
With the tagline of “Forge your destiny”, it seems to hint that you can choose to be a good or (very) bad guy. It looks like it may scratch that Elder Scrolls itch, until Elder Scrolls 6 finally shows itself.
Roguelike ‘33 Immortals’ has 33-player co-op
Indie studio Thunder Lotus announced a game today that invites you to “Face the Wrath of God.” ‘33 Immortals’ is the ‘Spiritfarer’ developer’s new co-op action / roguelike that supports up to 33 players.
'South of Midnight' is a Southern Gothic monster adventure from Compulsion Games
Compulsion Games is back with a new project called South of Midnight, set in an original world of magic, monsters and giant, blues-playing skeletons.
Take a peek at Xbox's Fable reboot in action
Richard Ayoade stars in a new trailer for Playground's 'Fable' reboot.
Watch the Xbox Showcase at Summer Game Fest here at 1PM ET
The Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest is nearly upon us. With E3 dead in the water, this is likely the year’s biggest event for jaw-dropping reveals. The festivities begin at 1:00 PM ET and there are plenty of ways to watch live. Microsoft is hosting its own YouTube stream and Twitch feed for the event and multiple streams are available via the festival itself.
'John Carpenter's Toxic Commando' brings a co-op apocalypse to PS5, PC and Xbox
Itching to make a whole bunch of undead all-the-way-dead with the generous application of high velocity lead? 'John Carpenter's Toxic Commando' has got you covered.
Watch Summer Game Fest 2023 here at 3PM ET
E3 may be dead, but Summer Game Fest kicks off today with an opening-night livestream from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Summer Game Fest 2023 and the stagnant state of the industry
In 2023, the state of the video game market is, “big and getting bigger.” So why, from a player perspective, does it feel like the industry is shrinking? Let's talk it out.