Microsoft Xbox has launched a new Elite Series 2 controller with a white cover plate, and it’s now available for pre-order. Like its black counterpart, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in white was designed with competitive gamers in mind, with its wrap-around rubberized grip, shorter hair trigger locks and 40 hours of battery life. It’s now available for pre-order…
Nintendo made a scarlet and violet OLED Switch for Pokémon fans
September 7, 2022
Nintendo is adding a new colorway to its Switch OLED line just in time for the release of the latest Pokémon games. The console will go on sale on November 4th, two weeks before Pokémon Scarlet and Violet arrive on November 18th.
The design is about as maximalist as…
Xbox players can now start a game from a friend's clip or screenshot
September 7, 2022
Microsoft is rolling out an Xbox update that includes handy consoles and cloud gaming features. There’s a new way to hop into a game. When a friend shares a screenshot or game clip that catches your eye, you’ll be able to tap the play button on a computer or…
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Ubisoft and its founding Guillemot family strengthened ties to Tencent through the sale of a minority passive stake in Guillemot Brothers Ltd. to the Chinese company. Tencent is buying the stake for $297.2…
Night City is going to get bigger next year with Phantom Liberty, an expansion adding new characters and a fresh location to Cyberpunk 2077. It’s a spy thriller starring V, the game’s protagonist, and Johnny Silverhand, the ghostly character played by Keanu…
Xbox Game Pass gets Friends and Family pricing in certain countries
September 3, 2022
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Following a leak earlier this week, Microsoft has officially revealed its Friends &…
After plenty of leaks, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the next entry in its long-running series. More details are expected to drop during the Ubisoft Forward event September 10th, but for now we can gleam some tidbits from the announcement image. It shows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character from the recent Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, leaping with his hidden blade in…
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343 Industries today announced that it is delaying Season 3 of Halo Infinite. The new…
Valve has now certified 5,000 games as Steam Deck compatible
September 1, 2022
Valve wants to help Steam Deck owners and folks interested in picking up the device easily find out what games can actually run on it. Through its verification program, it hopes to let people see at a glance whether a game is compatible. Although it will be a long process to…
Rocksmith+ is launching September 6 on the Ubisoft Store
August 31, 2022
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Rocksmith+ is launching in a week, on September 6 on the Ubisoft Store. The new subscription service is boasting the largest catalog in a music learning service, clocking in at over 5000 individual songs. It will…
