MYSTERIOUS: 11 - You Need To See This

Double Fine Productions regained freedom from Xbox, but not without a sacrifice that reminds us that this industry has become a cruel and tiring place

In the wake of Xbox's controversial restructuring, Double Fine Productions managed to avoid potential closure and become independent again, but not without laying off 23 staff members to secure its future.

Windows Central · Jul 29

After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made

James Cameron’s high-octane film sequel is a blueprint for modern action space slashers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Microsoft under investigation by UK watchdog over misleading customers on subscriptions

Competition and Markets Authority said it has reached no conclusions about whether Microsoft broke the law.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense

One of the coolest new features of the next-gen Xbox is the promise of PC-like openness. But ... does it still make sense from a strategic point of view? Does it still fit Xbox's wider plan under Asha? Let's discuss.

Windows Central · Jul 28

Xbox Game Pass failed to hit subscriber targets because most people don't play lots of games, says analyst, and going indie won't save it: "I don't see a solution"

"If anything was going to work, it would have been what they tried"

GamesRadar · Jul 28

Xbox and PlayStation have both proved our impending all-digital future is going to be awful

Both Xbox and PlayStation have suffered major outages in the last few days, which is a really awesome precursor to our all-digital future.

Windows Central · Jul 28

The dark state of gaming has been mentally clawing at me — but this early‑access Xbox‑on‑PC hack‑and‑slash snapped me out of it

I was recently gifted an Xbox on PC copy of the early access version of Tears of Metal, a roguelite hack-and-slash inspired by Dynasty Warriors that's coming soon to Xbox consoles, and I'm loving what I'm seeing thus far.

Windows Central · Jul 28

How to play the Halo games in order: chronologically and by release date

A full breakdown of how to play the Halo games in order, both chronologically and by release date years

GamesRadar · Jul 28

Visa Is Reportedly Planning To Cut Thousands Of Jobs. AI Played a Role In The Decision

Visa is planning to cut thousands of jobs in an efficiency push, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jul 28

Xbox is back online, tech lead pledges "we'll do better" so similar failures "can't ruin your night again" after outage stopped fans playing digital and physical games

"I care less about the one-line root cause," says chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet

GamesRadar · Jul 28