Avowed: everything we know so far
Avowed is the latest and greatest RPG from Obsidian, and will be arriving in 2024. Here is everything you need to know about it, from the story to how it plays.
Game spending is up — and you can thank Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Game spending is up in the U.S. and it's mostly thanks to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 22-24)
Xbox Game Pass just got some major new releases this week that might justify that Ultimate subscription for another month.
The Xbox Series X is $50 off at Walmart, but you need to hurry
The Microsoft Xbox Series X is on sale from Walmart with a $50 discount that drops its price to $448, but you have to hurry as the offer may end at any moment.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 struggles to get off the ground after launch
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players have been experiencing problems getting into the game at launch.
Xbox is finally letting you cloud stream games you own, with some limits
Xbox is making good on a long-standing promise to let Game Pass Ultimate users stream games that are already in their libraries.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: ambitious, but still a work in progress
There's an ambitious shooter somewhere in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but its buried by technical woes and frustrating design.
PS5 vs. Xbox Series S
The next generation of video game consoles is here, and Microsoft has come out swinging with its Xbox Series S. How does this machine stack up against the PS5?
Xbox’s all-you-can-game buffet, Game Pass Ultimate, is 28% off for the first thousand customers
You definitely don't want to miss this deal on Xbox's Game Pass Ultimate through StackSocial. It's one of the best prices we've found yet.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 15-17)
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can cause some mayhem in a suite of new game additions, including Spyro the Dragon.
Xbox is testing a handheld device, but it’s a long ways off
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the company is testing handhelds, but don't expect one any time soon.
How to connect Bluetooth headphones to an Xbox Series X
Trying to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your new Xbox Series X? The new-gen console doesn't support Bluetooth natively, but there's an easy workaround.
From swamps to Appalachia, how South of Midnight captures a seldom-seen America
We got a much closer look at Xbox's upcoming South of Midnight, giving us a better feel of how its bringing the American South to life.
Is Final Fantasy 14 cross-platform?
The hit MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is available on most major platforms now, but are they connected? Here's all the cross-platform information you need to know.
A classic platformer trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow
The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is getting a surprise release on Xbox Game Pass, and you won't have to wait long.
Nintendo Switch’s successor must overcome one major challenge
It's good that Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with Switch games, but Nintendo's next console must give people a reason to upgrade.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 8-10)
StarCraft: Remastered, StarCraft II: Campaign Collection, and Metal Slug Tactics offer up strategic options to Xbox Game Pass subscribers this weekend.
Death Stranding connects to Xbox for 5th anniversary
Death Stranding Director's Cut got a surprise release on Xbox Series X and S, making the social connections game available to even more players.
Metal Slug Tactics is an arcade reimagining worth playing on Game Pass
Metal Slug Tactics reimagines SNK's classic arcade action game as a turn-based strategy game, but the conversion works surprisingly well.
Stardew Valley 1.6 has finally arrived on consoles and mobile
After almost eight months, Stardew Valley console and mobile players will finally get to experience the huge 1.6 update.
Halo 2 multiplayer maps are making a return for 20th anniversary
To celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite is getting seven recreated Halo 2 multiplayer maps.
Is the Stardew Valley 1.6 update on consoles and mobile? Switch, PS5, Xbox, more
Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has already released for PC, but console players are wondering when they'll get a chance to check out of all of the new changes.
Xbox Game Pass is getting tons of new games following Black Ops 6 success
You could keep playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or you could play these other huge Xbox releases on Game Pass this month.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 1-3)
Call of Duty may be the centerpiece of Xbox Game Pass right now, but there are plenty of other games to check out this weekend.
Former Arkane Austin boss condemns Microsoft decision to close studio
The former president of Arkane Austin condemned the studio's closure in a new interview, saying it "was not a good decision."
Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had a record-breaking three-day launch, according to Activision and Microsoft.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: thrilling campaign helps the series rank up
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shocks and awes with a killer globe-trotting campaign, but its multiplayer remains the mixed bag we've come to expect year after year.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: everything we know so far
Everyone's favorite part-time archeologist is getting the video game adaptation he deserves with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here is everything we know.
How to fix all paintings in Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Early in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, you can find and fix some paintings in the bar to earn a trophy or achievement. Here's where to find them all.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (October 25-27)
It's Call of Duty weekend, so it's time to fire up Xbox Game Pass and delve into some great games on the service.
Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years
Microsoft has released a tiny refresh of its Xbox Wireless Headset with improved battery life.
Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way
Blindfire is a new multiplayer shooter with a twist — players are fighting in complete darkness. We jumped into early access to put it to the test.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (October 18-20)
Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty of games to check out this weekend, from MechWarrior to South Park.
Subnautica 2, the third Subnautica game, hits early access in 2025
Unknown Worlds revealed that Subnautica 2, which will have co-op for the first time, is coming to early access and Xbox Game Preview next year.
A surprise standalone Control multiplayer game is coming next year
Remedy capped off the Xbox Partner Preview with the surprise announcement of FBC: Firebreak, a co-op game in the Control universe.
Everything announced at the October 2024 Xbox Partner Preview
FBC: Firebreak, Subnautica 2, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii headlined an entertaining Xbox Partner Preview showcase.
Annapurna makes its first new game announcement since staff exodus
Wheel World is the new name for Ghost Bike, an upcoming game for embattled indie publisher Annapurna Interactive.
Alan Wake 2’s next DLC is dropping next week, and it looks horrifying
The final announced Alan Wake 2 DLC is releasing next week, and it makes the game look more horrifying than ever.