When it comes to support for independent game developers, the team at Xbox have been very visibly supportive for many years over the past few gaming generations. And that continues to be the case. We’ve seen some incredible titles in recent years that have released as part of the ID@Xbox program. I recently got to sit in on a Xbox … Read More
Ever since its reveal in 2023, South of Midnight had my attention. Its painterly, stop-motion-inspired art style immediately stood out, reminding me of Arcane with a touch of Coraline’s eerie charm. More importantly, it promised a character-driven action-adventure—something that’s been a rarity on Xbox compared to Sony’s first-party catalog in recent years. Developed by Compulsion Games (We Happy Few, Contrast), South of Midnight delivers a rich, folklore-infused … Read More
Obsidian Entertainment has a well-earned reputation for crafting some of the best RPG experiences in gaming. From the beloved Fallout: New Vegas to the witty, sci-fi adventure of The Outer Worlds, the studio has consistently delivered compelling narratives, deep role-playing mechanics, and engaging world-building. Now, with Avowed, Obsidian returns to the fantasy genre, bringing us back to the world of Pillars of Eternity—but with a … Read More
Today, Xbox held the latest iteration of their Developer Direct Showcase. We knew going in that the game was going to focus on 3 core games, as well as offer a surprise 4th reveal. The show kicked off, wasting no time and surprisingly jumped right into the surprise reveal. Giving us the announcement and behind the scenes look at… Ninja … Read More
When I first heard that MachineGames was tackling an Indiana Jones game, I was taken by surprise. Known for their gritty, action-packed Wolfenstein series, could they really capture the spirit of Indiana Jones—a franchise rooted in grand adventure, mystery, and a dash of humor? After playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, I can confidently say they didn’t just succeed; they … Read More
Role Playing Games have seen a massive increase in numbers, especially in the last couple of gaming generations. You don’t have to look far to see some publishers and developers throwing out the term, interjecting RPG elements into games that otherwise feature no role playing mechanics, just to sell monetised components and capitalise on the RPG craze. Although when we … Read More
This morning Microsoft took to the E3 stage for their yearly conference. With EA not taking the traditional conference route this year, Microsoft have taken the job of really kicking off E3 2019. And with Sony not partaking in E3 this year, many third party studios have partnered with Microsoft this year to provide their new game updates and trailers. … Read More
Fans of the Devil May Cry series have had a long 11 year wait to jump back into the fast paced, stylish hack n slash series and see what was next for Dante and Nero. But after playing through Devil May Cry 5 I’m glad to say it was worth the wait. While there was the DMC reboot in 2013 … Read More
The Next Big IP From Bioware Looks Great Closing out their E3 conference today, Microsoft showed off the first gameplay of EA’s new IP Anthem that was revealed yesterday by EA. The 7 minute demo shows off our first glimpse of the world we will play in Anthem. Full of massive, open environments that looked well lit and lush. But … Read More
Xbox One X: Most Powerful Console Ever Today during their e3 briefing Microsoft have revealed that Project Scorpio’s official name is Xbox One X. Xbox One X will launch around the world November 7th. Xbox’s Head of Software Engineering Kareem Choudhry went into detail on the new console during the beginning moments of the conference. Choudhry said it is not … Read More