Rumors abound
Xbox rumor-mill points to another dual next-gen console release
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Microsoft is gearing up not one, but two consoles to tackle next-gen gaming. Here's what we think we know so far.
Games
Ouch
Kingdom Hearts III director vows to investigate leaked game
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Kingdom Hearts III is coming to Xbox One on January 29, 2019 with Xbox One X enhancements in tow. However, it seems like some of the Xbox One copies are out in the wild as we were able to obtain some images of individuals with the discs.
This week in esports
Heroes of the Storm could be heading to the books of history
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Heroes of the Storm isn't doing too well. The game isn't performing how Activision Blizzard would like and has led to the developer-publisher canceling all esport tournament plans.
More than Gold
Red Dead Redemption 2’s microtransactions are quite expensive
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Recently, Rockstar Games announced Red Dead Online's availability to the general public. Red Dead Online is a connected online experience set against the backdrop of Red Dead Redemption 2's massive open world.
Fixed it
Battlefield V backtracks, gets old time-to-kill playlists soon
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Battlefield V is a first-person shooter set in World War II. The game features single-player campaign scenarios similar to Battlefield 1. For example, one of the main missions focuses on a female solider, her history, and her family.
Black and Red
Dishonored 2 and Death of the Outsider get black-and-white modes
Dishonored 2 and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider are two fantastic first-person stealth experiences. They can be played without killing anyone and look absolutely fantastic running on Xbox One X. We haven’t heard much about these titles recently.
So many choices
The most anticipated Xbox One games launching next week are...
Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One, but which ones really stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft’s platforms next week. Next week we have no new "AAA" releases on Xbox One.
Coming soon
First-person adventure ‘The Sojourn’ wants you to question reality
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At Windows Central, we strive to inform you about games that really catch our eye. Every title can’t be a “AAA” experience, and there are some smaller projects that we feel deserve some “hype.” One such game we heard about is called The
Very Fair
Discord gives Steam competition with 90 percent revenue going to developers
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A few weeks ago, Epic Games announced that it was launching the Epic Games Store. The revenue sharing was slightly better than what others offered, and the company probably spent a fortune on landing compelling exclusives. Discord just did the same.
WE WAITED
Roguelike ‘Below’ finally launches on Xbox One and PC
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Below was initially teased close to the original Xbox One reveal, and since then has been delayed numerous times. Recently, the developer said that it expected to launch the title in 2018.
Where should you buy Xbox Game Pass?
Is it better to buy Xbox Game Pass from Microsoft or Amazon? Here's what we think.
Xclusives
These are the very best Xbox-exclusive games
What are the best console exclusives for Xbox One? Right now, these are.
Lightweight computing
What's the Alienware m15 weight?
Alienware's new m15 gaming laptop packs powerful internals into a compact form factor that doesn't weigh like a massive boulder.
Ouch
Blizzard's 'Heroes of the Storm' scaled back, developers shifted
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Heroes of the Storm is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed Blizzard Entertainment. It features characters from all of the company’s acclaimed franchises like Diablo, Overwatch, and more.
Another One
Free-to-play ‘Spacelords’ gets cross-play features
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A few months ago, a game called Raiders of the Broken Planet launched on Xbox One and other platforms. The title didn’t garner much critical or commercial success and, as a result of this, the developer decided to revamp the title.
Those Teeth
Jurassic World Evolution gets a ‘Cretaceous’ surprise with latest pack
Expand your dinosaur collection in Jurassic World Evolution with a selection of impressive creatures from the Cretaceous period. The Jurassic World Evolution: Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack introduces three remarkable specimens.
Powerful wasteland
Is AMD Ryzen 5 2600 a good CPU for Fallout 76?
Wanting to survive the wasteland with friends in Fallout 76 and need a new gaming PC? AMD's Ryzen 5 2600 is more than enough to give you an edge.
Finally
Forza Horizon 4: Fortune Island launches on Xbox One and PC
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Forza Horizon 4 launched a few weeks ago, and gamers are loving the open-world racing experience. The game features upgraded visuals and a shared world for an even more community-focused experience. The user feedback seems to be great.
Katanas
Conan Exiles gets Japanese-themed ‘Seekers of the Dawn’ pack
Conan Exiles is an online survival game either played from the first-person or third-person perspective. While the title features numerous characters and mysteries to uncover, it still revolves around gathering resources and learning new schematics.
Nice
Metro Exodus goes gold, release date pushed forward
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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.