Microsoft kicked off the final full week of September 2020 with an unexpected announcement: the acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media. Therefore, Bethesda franchises like Fallout, and even upcoming titles such as Starfield and Ghostwire: Tokyo are now under Microsoft's umbrella.
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Could Microsoft potentially turn The Elder Scrolls into an Xbox-exclusive series, never to be played on any other console again?
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Given its influences and setting, the song choice Ubisoft made for the Fenyx Rising World Premier Trailer took many viewers by surprise. It seems a bit at odds with a sweeping epic that features a flying protagonist exploring a mythical and magical world.
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If you thought Microsoft was done buying new studios, guess again. Despite going on a spending spree these past few years, acquiring studios like Obsidian, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine, it seems the company had another card ready to play.
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Not every game with Tony Hawk's name attached to it has turned out to be a stellar product. Here are the best and worst Tony Hawk games.
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As with any game entering a saturated market, Rogue Company faces considerable competition, but with a dedicated team and rich development history, it seems Rogue Company is well-equipped to be a major player in the expansive arena and hero shooter genre.
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Following a series of leaks involving the Xbox Series S, Microsoft finally decided to reveal both the price point and the release date for its new Xbox consoles. The Xbox Series X and Series S will be released on Nov. 10, 2020. However, there are things about the Xbox Series X that fans can't stand.
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You can definitely call 2020 the year that keeps on giving. Here are the biggest gaming bombshells of 2020.
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Cyberpunk 2077 isn't the only game in town, and if you can't wait until it releases — or want something that will tide you over until it goes on sale for $40 — you've come to the right place.
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While there are no set standards for how photo modes operate, they all share a few basics, like the settings you might find on an actual camera. Photo modes with these qualities are serviceable and add to the game's playability.
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Since Sony confirmed future PlayStation 5 owners would receive a Marvel's Spider-Man sequel in the form of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the hunt has been on for more information about the title.
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The Call of Duty series is known for its squad-based multiplayer modes, but what about the ever so popular battle royale format? It appears Warzone will still factor into the larger Call of Duty world when Cold War officially launches.
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While rescuing pets and working your way down into Spelunky 2's procedurally-generated caves, it is of the utmost importance to know when to use bombs and ropes. Both of these seem like no brainer elements of the game, but they can be somewhat tricky to implement.
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Despite its very rocky start, Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has drastically improved and morphed into something that fans can be proud of. Here is a look look at the stunning transformation of Star Wars: Battlefront 2.
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Unlike another recent indie roguelike, Gleamlight, Spelunky 2 is already receiving high marks from critics. With the game arriving on Sept. 15 for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms, it's time to take a look at what the pros think of this long-awaited followup to a modern classic.
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FaZe Jarvis recently blew people's minds when he announced his intention to stream Fortnite, a game that he has previously been banned from playing. There was more to this so-called return stream than meets the eye, and the whole internet apparently fell for it. On Friday, Jarvis tweeted his return.
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Duke Nukem Forever's release is nothing short of a miracle. Here's a look at went wrong, and why Duke Nukem Forever moldered in development for over a decade.
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Last week brought the surprise reveal of the price point and release date for the Xbox Series X and the Series S. Over the last week, Microsoft has released plenty of details. A recent reveal has cast doubt on whether or not the Series S really is the budget system that gamers have been hoping for.
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Fans of the Grand Theft Auto franchise have spent the last several months reaching for any signs of Grand Theft Auto 6's development. However, Grand Theft Auto 5 actor Shawn Fonteno has some words of advice for angry fans, as well as a possible explanation for the amount of time it's taking.
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The last week has been a big one for news involving Xbox's next-gen consoles. Microsoft announced the price and release date for the Series X and Series S. However, it looks as though Microsoft may actually have another trick up its sleeve for when those two consoles make their debut on November 10.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most beloved entries in the long-running fantasy franchise. That's why people are flipping out over a new game that seems to be copying quite a bit of that game's look and feel: Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising, originally titled Gods & Monsters.
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While many were introduced to the franchise with Grand Theft Auto 3, its roots can be traced back much further. This is the stunning transformation of Grand Theft Auto.
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With the two new Xbox systems (Xbox Series X and Series S) set to debut on November 10 of this year, there are a ton of questions regarding how the systems will perform for Microsoft. If the latest rumors are true, then Microsoft may in fact be taking quite a hit, thanks to its competitive pricing.
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This week, Microsoft announced a price point and release date for the Xbox Series X. With Microsoft beating Sony to the punch on these announcements, Xbox might have this console war in the bag. However, new research indicates that Xbox is still going to fall behind when the PlayStation 5 launches.
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Activision launched the Multiplayer Reveal Trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on Sept. 9. While it boasts some impressive visuals, the gunshots, explosions, and radio chatter drown out the song playing in the background. So, what track did the producers choose?
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Will you miss out on key features if you opt for the smaller, disc-less version come Nov. 10? Here's a comparison of what Microsoft has revealed about the Series S and Series X.
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the latest entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise, is quickly approaching. Today, fans were surprised when the official Assassin's Creed Twitter account announced that Valhalla was given a new release date. However, there's one detail that has caused fans a bit of alarm.
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