Hang in there
STALKER 2 is delayed to December 2022
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Upcoming survival-shooter Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl, originally scheduled to launch in April 2022, is being delayed by several months to December 2022.
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Examining processes
Phil Spencer: Xbox has changed some things about working with Activision
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer told The New York Times that some things about the relationship of Xbox with Activision Blizzard have changed, though he didn't share exact details.
Online again
E3 2022 to be online-only event due to 'Omicron concerns'
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E3 2022, like the two prior E3 events, will be an online-only function, due to growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant.
Team up
Rainbow Six Extraction comes to Xbox Game Pass day one
Ubisoft's upcoming tactical squad-based shooter will be available in Xbox Game Pass on day one of launch. This includes PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
More to play
Mass Effect Legendary Edition is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
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Several new games are being added to Xbox Game Pass, including Mass Effect Legendary Edition for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Uncertain process
Report: BioShock director's new game facing troubled development
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The next game from BioShock director Ken Levine and Ghost Story Games is reportedly facing numerous development issues due to mismanagement.
Year in review
These were the biggest gaming stories of 2021
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Acquisitions and closures, new technology and lawsuits. 2021 was a massive year for the gaming industry, and we're going back over the biggest gaming stories of the year.
Falling in love again
Mass Effect Legendary Edition and re-experiencing games for the first time
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Sometimes you don't need to replay a game in order to re-experience it. Sometimes you just need to sit down and listen.
Carry it forward
How to transfer data from Xbox One to Xbox Series X, Series S
There's no reason to not have all your games and saves just because there's a new generation of consoles. Here's how to transfer data from Xbox One to Xbox Series X, Series S.
faster than ever
List of Xbox Series X, Series S games with 120 FPS
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One of the biggest new features with the new generation of consoles is the ability to play games at 120 FPS. Here's a list of Xbox Series X and S games with 120 FPS support.
Stay Secure
How to use a VPN with Xbox Series X, Series S
Advertisements for VPNs are everywhere these days but just what do they do and how can you use them with your consoles? Here's how to use a VPN with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Know the past
Here's a list of every Audio Log in Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite's campaign is available right now, and there are plenty of collectibles to find, including Audio Logs that fill in additional stories. Here's every Audio Log we've found in Halo Infinite.
More details
Diablo 4 quarterly update details Legendary items and endgame progression
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The December 2021 Diablo 4 quarterly update is here, detailing how Legendary items function, as well as some more information on endgame progression.
EXPERIMENTING
Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine is working on multiple projects
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Double Fine Productions, one of the many teams under Xbox Game Studios, is experimenting with different projects now that Psychonauts 2 support is mostly finished.
Switching it up
Next Mass Effect to use Unreal Engine
The next Mass Effect game appears to use Unreal Engine, according to a new post by producer Brenon Holmes. Prior job listings for the game have also asked for Unreal Engine experience.
Scoped in
Here are the tips and tricks you should know for Halo Infinite multiplayer
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Halo Infinite multiplayer is available right now, with Arena and Big Team Battle for players to dive into. If you want to have the best experience possible, familiarize yourself with our Halo Infinite multiplayer tips and tricks.
Another One
Tencent acquires Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios
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Developer Turtle Rock Studios has been acquired by Tencent. The team plans to use the resources to further grow the Back 4 Blood franchise.
Hang in there
Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) sales suspended due to Endwalker server issues
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Square Enix is extending free game time for existing buyers while halting new sales of Final Fantasy 14. This is following ongoing server issues ensuing at the launch of the Endwalker expansion.
Cleaner connection
Halo Infinite update improves Quick Resume, fixes Achievement errors
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Halo Infinite's new update is designed to improve Quick Resume functionality with the game. It also improves Achievements unlocking and campaign cosmetic rewards being bestowed properly.
Three green lights
Splinter Cell remake being developed by Ubisoft
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A Splinter Cell remake is on the way. Ubisoft confirmed that early work has begun at Ubisoft Toronto using the Snowdrop engine.