All articles tagged with #multi platform
Microsoft has announced that all future Halo games will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, starting with the remake Halo: Campaign Evolved, marking a significant shift towards multi-platform releases for the franchise.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi praised the Xbox Series S's solid hardware and discussed the challenges of developing for lower-spec systems, emphasizing optimization and a multi-platform approach by Square Enix to reach wider audiences, including Xbox.
The Gemini app now supports uploading audio files on Android, iOS, and web, allowing users to analyze and transcribe audio up to 10 minutes for free or 3 hours with a subscription, enhancing its multimedia capabilities alongside existing video support.
PlayStation management was instrumental in convincing Arrowhead Studios to port Helldivers 2 to Xbox Series X|S, highlighting Sony's expanding role in multi-platform releases, despite some industry skepticism about future cross-platform strategies.
The 8BitDo Pro 3 gamepad, compatible with various devices including Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, and Android, is now available for pre-order at $70, featuring enhanced joysticks, triggers, and customizable buttons, with shipping starting August 12.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed interest in bringing the game to Xbox, highlighting a shift towards multi-platform game development by Square Enix. Despite Xbox's success in attracting Japanese publishers, major Final Fantasy titles remain PlayStation exclusives. Hamaguchi noted the industry's move towards diverse gaming platforms, suggesting future Final Fantasy releases may become more accessible across different consoles.
Dead by Daylight is introducing Cross-Progression on July 22nd, allowing players to sync their game progress across multiple platforms. To set it up, players need to create or log into a Behaviour Account, enable cross-progression, link their platform accounts, and sync their game progress. Some content may not be available on all platforms.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, which launched last month, is now available for $40 (down from $60) at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, and Target as part of Amazon Prime Day 2024. The launch edition includes a steelbook case while supplies last. Vengeance adds around 75 hours of new content and is available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Mega Cat Studios has announced "Five Night at Freddy’s: Into the Pit," a side-scrolling adventure game for multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The game follows Oswald as he navigates a time-traveling adventure filled with puzzles and terror, aiming to save his family and others from animatronic threats. A release date has not been provided.
Microsoft's Gaming CEO Phil Spencer outlined a new Xbox vision in an internal memo to employees, emphasizing a strategy where "every screen is an Xbox" and announcing plans to bring Xbox-exclusive games to rival consoles like PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This move aims to create a unified gaming experience across devices and reduce the fragmentation caused by platform silos, empowering players and creators while expanding the reach of Xbox games.
Xbox's business update confirmed that four games, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded, will be going multi-platform, while also revealing that Diablo 4 will be coming to Game Pass on March 28. The update emphasized Xbox's commitment to evolving and expanding its reach, with plans to bring more Activision Blizzard games to the service. Additionally, Xbox executives addressed concerns about the future of Xbox hardware and reiterated the company's goal to "make every screen an Xbox."
During a conference call for Ubisoft's latest earnings report, CEO Yves Guillemot was asked about the potential of Xbox "going multi-platform", to which he stated that he can't comment on the situation but believes it wouldn't have a huge impact on the industry. He referenced Activision Blizzard's previous multi-platform status and suggested that whatever happens next could affect Ubisoft, given their recent acquisition of cloud streaming rights to ActiBlizz games.
Microsoft is set to reveal details about bringing Xbox exclusives like Hi-Fi Rush to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, following leaks and speculation. The company's gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, has acknowledged the rumors and announced a business update event next week to share more about the future of Xbox. This comes amid increasing speculation about the multi-platform release of Xbox games and follows Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Indiana Jones and possibly Starfield are reportedly being considered for release on PS5, indicating a potential shift towards multi-platform releases for certain Xbox games under Microsoft. The Verge reports that Microsoft is weighing which titles will remain exclusive and which will appear on other platforms, with Indiana Jones potentially launching on Xbox and PC first before coming to PS5. Additionally, there are rumors that Starfield may also make its way to PS5 after an expansion release in 2024, suggesting a broader multi-platform strategy. However, plans are subject to change, and nothing is confirmed until official announcements are made.
Microsoft is considering launching the upcoming Indiana Jones game, initially announced for Xbox and PC, on Sony's PlayStation 5 as well. This signals a new multi-platform approach for certain Xbox games, with Bethesda planning a short period of exclusivity for the Xbox and PC versions before potentially releasing the game on PS5 in December 2024. This shift comes after Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, and while there's still internal debate, it appears that some Xbox titles may make their way to rival consoles like PS5 and Nintendo Switch.