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Microsoft’s new Xbox One S console will be priced from $299 in the US, according to a report by rumour site Nerd Leaks. The site tweeted the alleged price earlier today before referencing it in a report detailing Forza Horizon 3, the unannounced racer expected to be revealed at Microsoft’s E3 press conference later this evening. The first details on the new console leaked yesterday, revealing a new, slimmer design said to be 40% smaller than the current Xbox One, along with 4K video support and a “streamlined” controller....

Microsoft is taking a different approach to console generations with the Xbox Series X. More a hyper powered Xbox One instead of a brand new device, there will inevitably come a time when Microsoft stops supporting the old consoles and moves onto the new. According to a recent interview with Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, Microsoft won’t start that period until roughly a year after the Series X comes out....

Flashback 2 stood out as one of the more interesting announcements to come out of this month’s Summer Game Fest. As the name implies, it serves as the first true sequel to 1992’s classic cinematic platform game Flashback. Notably, this announcement came a whopping 30 years after the original game’s release. With this in mind, many players will likely want to familiarize themselves with this renowned classic before jumping into the sequel, which will come out sometime this winter....

Phantasy Star Online 2, the sequel to the first online RPG to ever grace consoles, is coming to the Xbox One in Q2 2020, but that doesn’t mean that you have to wait that long to give it a try - players can sign up for the closed beta right now. To sign up, players will need to install the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One or Windows 10 device, select “Insider Content” from inside the app, and then find “Phantasy Star Online 2” under the “games” section....

Steam now supports Nintendo’s classic controllers released for the Switch. The patch notes from Valve state: “Added support for Nintendo Online classic controllers”. That means you can use your NES, SNES, Mega Drive, or N64 wireless controllers with PC games. If you’re looking to grab a controller, though, they’re available exclusively on Nintendo’s store for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: Why are video game companies still trying to flog NFTs?...

videogamedunkey, one of the most popular YouTubers within the gaming sphere, has announced his own publishing company for indie games. The company, called Bigmode, was set up by Jason Gastrow (better known as dunkey) and his partner Leah. Gastrow is known for his running gags, deadpan delivery and bizarre humour, whilst also being capable of producing excellent videos discussing games and the industry. Gastrow has been outspoken in his love for indie games in particular, and in his announcement video for Bigmode cites it as the main reason behind the company’s creation....

Wii U launch title ZombiU is being ported to PS4 and Xbox One, according to a new report from Unseen64. The outlet claims to have been told of the game’s existence by the same source that provided it with details on Know Your Friends, an unreleased Wii U party game believed to have been finished by Ubisoft in early 2014. More recently, Unseen64’s Tamaki leaked details on Skylanders SuperChargers ahead of its official reveal....

The release of Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is right around the corner, and there is a lot to look forward to in the latest expansion. There is a complete overhaul to gear, a new pricing structure, and a mindful shift when it comes to the long-term goals. Take a look below to see some of the most exciting changes coming to the game and to understand why fans and new players alike are excited to jump into the newest chapter in the sci-fi shooter....

Dragalia Lost marked Nintendo’s first foray into the realm of mobile gacha games when it released back in 2018, but it was just announced this week that the game would be canceled and discontinued after its final chapter released in July 2022. With the sudden news of its discontinuation, fans are worried and wondering if Nintendo’s other gacha game, Pokemon Masters EX, will be canceled as well. Here’s what you need to know....

Key Points William S. Burroughs was an American inventor and held patents for six devices, five calculators and one electric alarm.Although not much is known about his family life, according his wife, William was a cold and distant father.He is also the grandfather of William S. Burroughs, a celebrated American novelist. Who Was William S. Burroughs? William S. Burroughs was an American inventor. He was born in Rochester, NY on January 28, 1857....

To make today’s game easier, here are some hints, clues, and word suggestions to solve the Wordle Answer 286 for April 1, 2022. Wordle 286 Hints & Clues (April 1 2022) These are some clues that you can use to figure out the word of the day. Clue-1: The word has only 1 vowel. Clue-2: The vowel is the second letter in the word Clue-3: A letter is repeated twice in the word Clue-4: The word mean not elevated in the high place Clue-5: The word can be humbly & modestly too Clue-6: The word can be used for low volume or low pitch Along with these clues and the word suggestions list mentioned below, you will be able to land on today’s answer easily....

It’s a new day, and you know what that means - time to work out the Wordle answer for today, 18th August. For the uninitiated, the aim of Wordle is to work out a daily five-letter word within six guesses. The fewer the guesses, the better - and if you fail to guess it at all, you’ll break your streak. The latter is why working out today’s Wordle answer is such a priority, as players pride themselves on keeping their streak going....

The Wordle answer for today, 1st September, takes the form, as always, of a five-letter word. For the uninitiated, the aim of Wordle is to work out a daily five-letter word within six guesses. The fewer the guesses, the better - and if you fail to guess it at all, you’ll break your streak. The latter is why working out today’s Wordle answer is such a priority, as players pride themselves on keeping their streak going....

Human Head stopped working on sci-fi shooter Prey 2 in late 2011, the studio has revealed – just months after the game was demoed at E3 and years before it was formally cancelled. “We stopped working on Prey 2 near the end of 2011, and had been working on it for close to two years,” project director Chris Rhinehart told Develop. “It was very close to an alpha state, with all major content pieces represented....

The Warcraft universe has been around for over two decades now, with dozens of books of lore backing up the game and making it that much richer and more emerging. That said, when World of Warcraft went online in 2004, it was bound to be a success. Since then, we’ve played through numerous captivating plot arcs and alongside our favorite characters from the lore. Today, we’re sorting these legendary characters - such as Sylvanas Windrunner, Arthas Menethil, and Thrall - according to their MBTI....

More than 12 years have passed since I was last able to play the original “Classic” version of World of Warcraft, but it took less than 12 minutes for me to encounter a Chuck Norris joke, a Thunderfury meme, and an invite to Southshore vs. Tarren Mill upon returning to the game. As Blizzard spawned my pre-made Level 40 Paladin into Ironforge during last week’s World of Warcraft Media Event in Irvine, California, it all came rushing back — the memories, the nostalgia, the often ridiculous Trade Chat banter....

Saber Interactive has released a new update for multiplayer co-operative zombie shooter World War Z, bringing with it a new Extreme difficulty level and more. The update, entitled the Six Skulls Update, is the latest major update in the planned first season of post-launch content on the way. As well as the harder difficulty mode, it includes a new Wakizashi sword reward for any players who finish a level on the new difficulty, and a unique Sniper Rifle variant for those who prove their mettle by completing all campaigns on Extreme....

Just in time for the holidays, Microsoft is rolling out three new Xbox All Access bundles. Xbox All Access allows buyers to pay a monthly fee across a span of 24 months, but provides an immediate Xbox One S, Xbox One S All-Digital, or Xbox One X console as well as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Subscribers are also able to upgrade to a new Xbox console after either 12 or 18 months, depending on the service, by resubscribing to a new Xbox All Access subscription plan....

Today Microsoft released a new video about the Xbox Cloud Gaming platform and the recent progress it has made. We hear from head of product Catherine Gluckstein and head of platform Kevin LaChapelle as they reveal that gaming hours on the service have increased more than 1,800% year-on-year. We get a reminder about the implementation of Fortnite, which can be enjoyed without an Xbox Game Pass subscription (we recently heard from Satya Nadella himself that 4 million users played Epic Games’ battle royale game on Xbox Cloud Gaming, of which a million were completely new to the Xbox ecosystem), the work being done to improve the touch control and compatibility with the Steam Deck, and more....

Xbox Games with Gold is a service that allows you to download fan favourite Xbox games for as part of your subscription. Typically, there are four new games available each month - two Xbox One titles and two Xbox 360 titles. Though there may be the occasional classic Xbox title as well. We’ll update this page every month, so that you don’t miss out on any exciting titles. There are also new games available through Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus every month....