Asher Madan handles gaming news for Windows Central. Before joining Windows Central in 2017, Asher worked for a number of different gaming outlets. He has a background in medical science and is passionate about all forms of entertainment, cooking, and antiquing.
Star Wars Battlefront II is a first and third-person multiplayer shooter from DICE — an EA studio. Over the past year, it has received a slew of updates which added more and more content to the game. However, some of the most spectacular showdowns may be ahead of us. Today, the company announced another major update for this month. On June 26, more Star Wars: The Clone Wars content is...
A few weeks ago, rumors started to fly around that Ninja Theory — a recent Xbox Game Studios acquisition — was working on a new melee game called “Bleeding Edge.” While details were scarce, it appeared to feature an online component where teams of four players battled each other in tight arenas. The game should be revealed during Microsoft’s media briefing on June 9, but it may have...
According to a report by Variety, the cult classic “Destroy All Humans!” is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It’s unclear when the title will launch, but the outlet said that the Amazon listing mentioned 2020. This is probably a placeholder until publisher THQ Nordic provides a concrete release date.
E3 2019 has already been filled with plenty of surprises — in the form of leaks — but today’s announcement from Kalypso Media is truly a shocker. Tropico 6 is now available on Xbox Game Preview for $50. You have act fast because this discounted rate will only last for the next ten days. After that, the price will go up to $55.
Google revealed the bandwidth requirements for the service, and you need a 35 Mbps connection to play games at 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Unfortunately, this means that the data usage is quite high. While previous estimates said that Stadia needs 20 GB per hour, it seems like the latest figures are a little lower. PC Gamer managed to do an in-depth analysis of the data usage.
Shenmue III has been in development for quite some time, and the game keeps on getting delayed. It was supposed to launch in August 2019, but has now been pushed back to November. Now, it looks like the game is headed to Xbox One, despite initially being revealed as a PC and PlayStation 4 exclusive.
Every year, Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users around E3. E3 2019 is no different. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and others are available to anyone who utilizes the service. A wide variety of titles, ranging from small experiences to massive blockbusters, are available for substantially less. This year, prominent games...
A few days ago, Bungie announced that the next major expansion for Destiny 2 would be revealed close to E3 2019. Unfortunately, as is tradition at the point, the game leaked ahead of its reveal. Some dataminers were able to find a promotional image for “Shadowkeep” in Destiny 2’s PC files. The Shadowkeep expansion takes players to the Moon and is scheduled to launch this fall. You can...
Ghost Recon Breakpoint is the next installment in the popular Ghost Recon franchise. While Ghost Recon Breakpoint isn't a complete reworking, it should be seen as more of an evolution of Ghost Recon Wildlands. The title launches in October. The game is a story-driven co-op adventure which also pushes the boundaries of storytelling and features The Punisher's Jon Bernthal.
Today during the Google Stadia event, Larian Studios revealed Baldur’s Gate III. Fans have been waiting for years to play the sequel, and it looks like it’s finally going to happen soon. While the developer didn’t provide a release date, it did confirm that the game was coming to Stadia and Windows PC. The team added that it wasn’t ready to talk about other platforms, but that...
A few days ago, a purple Fortnite-themed Xbox One S was leaked by a German outlet. The images appeared to be genuine, and despite the fact that it’s only an Xbox One S, gamers were really excited due to its stunning design. We didn’t know when it would be available, but given the fact that E3 2019 is right around the corner, many assumed it would be then.
It wouldn’t be E3 2019 without a few leaks. Everything from Stadia’s pricing, games, and requirements were revealed by press release that was posted early. The highlights of the leaked press release have to be that it’s launching in November, requires Chromecast at launch, costs Canadian $12 a month with separate game purchases, and comes with previously-released titles like Assassin’s...
Destiny 2 is a first-person shooter from Bungie, the original developers behind the Halo and Marathon franchises. While the team’s shared-world shooter was incredibly popular at launch, it has since witnessed heavy drops in player engagement. Due to this, Activision and Bungie also parted ways, and it looks like the studio is trying out new business models. Today, Engadget posted an...
It’s no secret that the gaming industry is rapidly moving towards complete digital distribution, and it looks like GameStop may be one of this trend’s biggest casualties. Yesterday, the struggling company revealed its earnings, and they missed target revenue. According to a report by VentureBeat, “the company’s stock price has crumbled to $5, which is the lowest this has been since 2013...
Metro Exodus is a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter which has garnered a lot of interest in recent months. The game is a sequel to Metro: Last Light which was ported to Xbox One a few years ago. Years after nuclear war devastated Earth, a few survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow. They have struggled against the lethal elements and fought mutated beasts. Now...
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is an amazing package which runs at 1080p 60 frames per second (FPS) on the base Xbox One and 4K resolution at 60 FPS on Xbox One X. It contains the critically-acclaimed Borderlands 2 and the not-so-critically-acclaimed Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. While the games originally launched on the Xbox 360, the updated versions are a blast to play because...
A few days ago, developer Rebellion teased that a new game would be announced at E3 2019. While many assumed that this game would be Sniper Elite 5, it turns out it may be another Zombie Army experience. Today, Amazon Spain — it seems like Amazon is the one leaking everything this year — posted a listing for a title called “Zombie Army 4: Dead War.” The listing as since been pulled, but...
According to developer DICE, starting on June 27, Chapter 4: Defying the Odds will evolve Battlefield V with new maps rolling out throughout the summer. You can continue the Battle of Greece on the narrow streets of Marita and face all-out war on the vast Al Sundan map. You can also get up-close and personal in Provence and Lofoten. Towards the end of the season, you can enjoy the meat...
It seems like the Destiny 2 leaks don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Yesterday, datamined files revealed that a new "Shadowkeep" expansion was on its way this fall. However, further digging uncovered even more startling information. According to screenshots first posted on ResetEra, cross-save support may be added to the game with the upcoming expansion.
Microsoft and Showtime have been working a Halo TV show for quite some time now. While we haven’t heard much about the project aside from casting rumors, there have been plenty of comments from 343 Industries’ developers about the scope of the project. According to a report by GamesRadar+ the studio’s transmedia head Kiki Wolfkill compared it to Game of Thrones.