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Xbox commits to first-party and hardware, rejects becoming 'just a publisher'
gaming1 hour ago

Xbox commits to first-party and hardware, rejects becoming 'just a publisher'

In a Windows Central interview, Xbox EVP Matt Booty said the company won't back away from first-party development or hardware, reiterating Xbox's commitment to being a first-party publisher in partnership with its platform team. He cites ongoing work like getting games such as Gears of War running on new devices, the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and an upcoming console potentially launching in 2027, and emphasizes that any return to a console-first strategy starts with hardware decisions.

via Pure Xbox|
#first-party#gaming#hardware
Dr Disrespect’s Marathon Promo Backfires as Devs Refute Partnership
gaming2 hours ago

Dr Disrespect’s Marathon Promo Backfires as Devs Refute Partnership

Gamer Guy Beahm, known as Dr Disrespect, claimed a partnership with Marathon for a major launch, but the Marathon dev team publicly said he’s not partnered. The incident follows a previous fake-event stunt around Highguard, and the piece portrays Beahm's efforts to stay in headlines as a sign of waning mainstream clout in a shifting gaming industry.

via aftermath.site|
#drdisrespect#gamelaunch#gaming
Steam FFVII release hits sour note with speed glitches and launch woes
gaming4 hours ago

Steam FFVII release hits sour note with speed glitches and launch woes

Square Enix’s Steam release of the original Final Fantasy VII has drawn mostly negative reviews from veterans, who point to speed-related desync between actions and audio after a patch, poor background upscaling, crashes on launch, and the removal of the 2013 version. While QoL tweaks like a 3x speed option exist, many players see flawed QA and preservation concerns as the larger issue, though some still hope for future fixes.

via Eurogamer|
#bugs#final-fantasy-vii#gaming
Halo Master Chief Omnibus: Fresh Cover, Classic Origins
gaming5 hours ago

Halo Master Chief Omnibus: Fresh Cover, Classic Origins

Halo marks its 25th anniversary with the reveal of Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus, a collection of the first three novels—The Fall of Reach, The Flood, and First Strike—featuring new cover art by Isaac Hannaford and a halo ring-inspired sprayed edge; releasing November 10 with pre-orders, offering newcomers an entry point to the Halo universe and providing longtime fans with updated editions.

via Halo Waypoint|
#first-strike#gaming#halo
Xbox's reboot signals hardware-first revival and renewed first‑party focus
technology5 hours ago

Xbox's reboot signals hardware-first revival and renewed first‑party focus

Xbox’s new leadership duo, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty, push a hardware‑driven reboot with renewed console investment and a stronger emphasis on first‑party games, while exploring opportunities beyond the console for non‑hardware players. Sharma says she’ll learn the rationale behind past decisions and will guard a careful AI approach, promising to avoid “slop,” and Booty underscores deep integration of first‑party development with hardware decisions. The changes follow leadership shifts with Phil Spencer’s retirement and Sarah Bond’s departure as the team aims for a bold, 25‑year outlook.

via Eurogamer|
#gaming#hardware#leadership
Ninja Gaiden 4 Expands on March 4 with The Two Masters DLC Featuring New Weapons and Abyssal Road
gaming5 hours ago

Ninja Gaiden 4 Expands on March 4 with The Two Masters DLC Featuring New Weapons and Abyssal Road

Ninja Gaiden 4 will launch The Two Masters DLC on March 4, 2026, adding two new weapons (Yakumo’s Solitaire scythe and Ryu’s Jakotsumon serpent gauntlets), two new story chapters, a new endurance mode called Abyssal Road with 100 encounters and evolving enemy mechanics, plus quality-of-life updates. Access to the new trials and Abyssal Road requires finishing the base campaign. The DLC is free for Deluxe Edition owners (or Deluxe Upgrade) and will be $14.99 as a standalone release on March 4, 2026.

via Xbox Wire|
#abyssal-road#dlc#gaming
PS Plus March 2026 Free Games Preview: Slime Rancher 2, Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and ESO Gold Road Collection
gaming6 hours ago

PS Plus March 2026 Free Games Preview: Slime Rancher 2, Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and ESO Gold Road Collection

PlayStation Plus reveals March 2026 free games: Slime Rancher 2, Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Collection, available March 3–April 6; if you haven’t claimed February’s titles yet, do so before the deadline, and Extra/Premium members also gained Spider-Man 2 and Neva this month.

via GameSpot|
#free-games#gaming#monster-hunter-rise
ARC Raiders Unveils Firefly and Comet, Deploys Fresh Tactics for Topside Skirmishes
gaming7 hours ago

ARC Raiders Unveils Firefly and Comet, Deploys Fresh Tactics for Topside Skirmishes

ARC Raiders introduces two new top-side enemies: Firefly, a tenacious aerial threat, and Comet, a heavily armored rolling explosive. Tactics include using a Photoelectric Cloak or exploiting the Firefly’s fuel tank while staying in solid cover or indoors; lure grenades can help against Firefly, and aggressive, surgical shots are advised. For the Comet, aggro from a distance to make it expose its inner weak point, use high rate-of-fire or armor-piercing ammo, spread out your squad to minimize group damage, and target armor plating on the sides or the front when it reveals weak points. Quick thinking and coordinated play are key to surviving these predators.”,

via ARC Raiders|
#arc-raiders#combat-tactics#comet
Ninja Gaiden 4 adds The Two Masters DLC with three chapters and two weapons
gaming8 hours ago

Ninja Gaiden 4 adds The Two Masters DLC with three chapters and two weapons

Ninja Gaiden 4’s DLC The Two Masters arrives March 4 for $14.99, adding three campaign chapters, two new weapons (Yakumo’s Solitaire scythe and Ryu’s Jakotsumon Serpent Gauntlets), plus new enemies, trials, and the Abyssal Road mode. The DLC is included with the Deluxe Edition/Upgrade, and the base game will launch on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (via Steam/Microsoft Store) on October 21, with Game Pass availability.

via Gematsu|
#dlc#gaming#new-weapons
Requiem’s Nostalgia Drift Dampens a Promising Start
gaming9 hours ago

Requiem’s Nostalgia Drift Dampens a Promising Start

Resident Evil: Requiem opens with tense, puzzle-driven sequences featuring Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy, delivering strong survival-horror momentum before leaning too heavily on nostalgia in the second half; the piece also reviews Space Lion (ambitious but fiddly), Oddland (dense, crunch-heavy puzzle), and Love Eternal (stylish but shallow, hampered by control issues).

via AV Club|
#capcom#game-review#gaming
PS Plus March 2026 lineup leak spots PGA Tour 2K25 at the helm of four games
gaming9 hours ago

PS Plus March 2026 lineup leak spots PGA Tour 2K25 at the helm of four games

Sony’s PS Plus Essentials for March 2026 are confirmed to include four games: PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online, with availability starting March 3 after an official reveal at 4:30pm GMT on Feb 25. The lineup was tipped by industry insider Billbil-kun, and PGA Tour 2K25 is noted at a £64.99 price tag in current listings, suggesting the leaked lineup could be accurate.

via Daily Express|
#gaming#monster-hunter-rise#pga-tour-2k25
Xbox isn’t dead, says its co‑creator amid leadership shake‑up
gaming12 hours ago

Xbox isn’t dead, says its co‑creator amid leadership shake‑up

Seamus Blackley, original Xbox co‑creator, says Xbox isn’t dead after likening the appointment of Asha Sharma to a “palliative care doctor,” telling fans he’s asked dozens if the brand will survive and replying with a firm “No.” He says he loves Xbox and nearly died to bring it into existence, while also urging realism and acknowledging that progress requires learning from pain. The comments come as Sharma is set to replace Phil Spencer as head of Xbox and as Sarah Bond departs, signaling ongoing leadership changes.

via Eurogamer|
#asha-sharma#gaming#microsoft
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Debuts on Switch 2 with 12 Minutes of Gameplay
gaming14 hours ago

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Debuts on Switch 2 with 12 Minutes of Gameplay

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition has released on Nintendo Switch 2, bundling all six official add-ons and Creation Club content. A 12-minute gameplay video showcases the opening, exploration, combat, and cutscenes, with visuals aging but performance holding up well. Priced at £52.99 / $59.99, a code-in-a-box physical release is available through April 28. A full review is upcoming.

via Nintendo Life|
#anniversary-edition#fallout-4#gameplay
2026's PC Games to Watch: Bond, Battlefronts, and Roguelike Revelations
gaming16 hours ago

2026's PC Games to Watch: Bond, Battlefronts, and Roguelike Revelations

This article previews the most anticipated PC game releases for 2026, spanning big-budget blockbusters, ambitious open-worlds, and notable indies. Highlights include 007: First Light (a James Bond origin game from IO Interactive), Replaced, Fable (reboot), Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4, Phantom Blade Zero, Control Resonant, Subnautica 2, Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, Forza Horizon 6 (set in Japan), Crimson Desert, Slay the Spire 2 (with co-op), Gears of War: E-Day, Star Wars: Zero Company, Gothic 1 Remake, plus honorable mentions GTA VI and Resident Evil Requiem, painting a diverse year with sequels, remakes, and fresh ideas across genres and engines.

via TechSpot|
#2026-releases#action-adventure#gaming