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This week we're looking at multi-disc backward compatibility, Project Spark going dark, and the inside story on Lionhead's closure. We're also giving away a copy of Battleborn to one lucky commenter! Simply leave a reply and join the discussion for a chance to win.
Making good on previous rumors, WhatsApp have launched a desktop companion for its popular mobile messaging app. The company also pushed an update for its Windows Phone and 10 Mobile versions, improving the UI in the process.
Turtle Beach are back with a brand new headset designed for eSports aficionados and long-session gamers. The Elite Pro Tournament line will be fully compatible with Xbox One, PC and PS4, and is available now to pre-order in the UK, and a little later in the US.
The airwaves have been dominated with chatter about Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Battlefield 1 this week, as EA and Activision’s flagship shooters prepare to go to war for your wallet. We're also giving away a digital pre-order for DOOM to one lucky commenter! Simply leave a reply and join the discussion for a chance to win.
Here's our review for Tom Clancy's The Division, from the start, all the way into the Level 30 endgame.
Images leaked on NeoGAF and Reddit looks to have outed the next Battlefield's name and setting. 'Battlefield 1' will take place during World War 1, and will get a global reveal later today.
E3 2016 is almost upon us, and the excitement is growing. Microsoft will be out in force this June for the annual video game industry conference, which will also see high profile announcements from almost every major player in the business. Here's some of our expectations on the Microsoft end of the spectrum!
Bethesda and id Software have given an hour-long preview of DOOM's single player campaign, ahead of its May 13th launch. The campaign mode hopes to recreate the combat-focused nature of the original games, prioritizing speed and exploration over DOOM 3's shift to survival horror gameplay. Take a look!
Join us for a look at this week's Xbox One news, new game releases and more! We're also giving away a copy of The Witcher 3's Expansion Pass to celebrate the upcoming launch of Blood and Wine! Jump in the comments for a chance to win.
Microsoft is deploying a patch to address various issues on the Xbox One version of Quantum Break. Remedy Entertainment also provided a couple of updates on how the studio plan to address problems in the Windows 10 version of the game. Come take a look!
Bethesda's DOOM reboot is proving controversial with fans of the series. The action-packed, goretacular multiplayer shooter leans on its old-school arena legacy, but the jury is out on whether it's Call of Duty-inspired additions enhance or detract from the formula. Here's some of our thoughts.
Join us for a look at this week's hardware rumor-packed Xbox news! We're also giving away a pre-order for DOOM on Xbox One to one lucky commenter! Simply leave a reply and join the discussion for a chance to win.
Windows 10 Insider Build 14328 is rolling out to the Fast Ring, bringing with it an early version of Windows Ink! Here's everything you need to know about Microsoft's new digital inking platform, which will become available to the public this summer with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
Thing Trunk are gearing up to launch 'Book of Demons' on Steam for Windows and exclusively on console for Xbox One. Book of Demons channels the golden age of PC gaming with its humorous take on Diablo's winning formula. Check out the trailer right here.
It seems like Sony is about to pull the trigger on more frequent hardware iterations for home gaming consoles, and discussions about the implications are running wild. What does the reported PlayStation 4.5 'Neo' mean for the Xbox One, the console industry and consumers in general? Here are some thoughts.
Join us for a look at Battleborn's open beta, a multiplayer online battle arena game (MOBA) with first-person shooter leanings. Battleborn comes from Gearbox Software, the creators of Borderlands, and goes head to head with a range of similar titles launching in the near future — can it compete?
This week we're looking at bringing the Xbox UI to Windows 10, Xbox One Slim rumors, Gears of War '5' and the week of beta tests! We're also giving away a copy of Dark Souls III to one lucky commenter! Simply leave a reply and join the discussion for a chance to win.
The Coalition have published a video detailing some of the basics you'll need to master Gears of War 4's upcoming multiplayer beta, check it out!
As the road to E3 heats up, so too do the leaks. This latest one seems to have revealed Rockstar's map for the next Red Dead game, in addition to some juicy details about its setting.
Halo creator Bungie is shipping a major content patch today for Destiny, the studio's blockbuster RPG shooter. Today's 2.2.0 patch introduces new PVE and PVP challenges, a brand new quest chain and an increased Light level cap.