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gaming17 days ago•12 min saved

Xbox digital Peace Walker HD pulled ahead of Master Collection Vol. 2 launch

Konami has removed the Xbox digital listing for Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD ahead of the August release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2. Those who already own Peace Walker HD can still play it, but new digital purchases are unavailable until the collection arrives; the HD Collection remains purchasable physically for Xbox One/Series X. The Master Collection Vol. 2 will also bring MGS4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel to Xbox, and MGS4 has previously been delisted on PS3 as part of the same rollout, with the changes coming without clear warning.

via Pure Xbox|

#gaming #konami #master-collection-vol-2

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Xbox Store trailer hints Marathon launch on March 5

A pre-order trailer on the Xbox Store reportedly reveals Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon release date as March 5, with a Deluxe Edition noted; the trailer has since been removed, though the date remains circulating online. Bungie had previously signaled a March release window, and the piece also mentions the departure of art director Joseph Cross amid a separate issue over Antireal's artwork used in Marathon.

via Eurogamer|

#bungie #marathon #release-date

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

Helldivers 2 Tops Xbox Store, Hinting at More Releases

Helldivers 2 has become the top-selling game on the Xbox Store, signaling a successful cross-platform release and potentially influencing future PlayStation and Xbox game strategies, with Sony considering more titles on Xbox and Microsoft expanding its gaming ecosystem across devices.

via Windows Central|

#cross-platform #game-sales #helldivers-2

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Xbox Cracks Down on Bundle Spam Amid Developer Manipulation Concerns

Microsoft is implementing new rules to prevent 'bundle spam' on the Xbox Store, targeting developers who bundle identical game SKUs across different platforms without meaningful differentiation, to improve transparency and search result integrity.

via Pure Xbox|

#bundle-spam #digital-storefront #game-bundles

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

Microsoft Blocks Spam Game Bundles on Xbox Store

Microsoft is implementing new guidelines to prevent spam game bundles on the Xbox Store, banning bundles that contain different platform SKUs of the same game unless there is meaningful differentiation, in response to complaints about store clutter and manipulation tactics by developers.

via TrueAchievements|

#game-bundles #guidelines #microsoft

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

"Hollow Knight: Silksong Surfaces on Xbox Store Page, Leaving Fans Bewildered"

Hollow Knight Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved Metroidvania game, launched an Xbox Store page on April Fool's Day, adding to existing store pages on Switch, PlayStation, Steam, and GOG. Despite the timing, it's a real addition, and fans are now speculating that definitive news about the game could be on the way soon, as the last official update from Team Cherry was a delay announcement in May last year.

via Eurogamer.net|

#april-fools-day #gaming #hollow-knight-silksong

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Unexpected Release: Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Hits Xbox Store Early

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition, a remastered version of the 2003 adventure game, is set to release early next year. The accidental early posting on the Xbox store revealed that the game will feature 4K graphics, 60 FPS, improved controls and audio, auto-save, cross-save functionality, a new treasure hunt, speedrun mode, and updated achievements. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. The long-awaited sequel, Beyond Good and Evil 2, remains in development limbo.

via Game Informer|

#20th-anniversary-edition #beyond-good-and-evil #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Omni-Man's Early Access Release Date for Mortal Kombat 1 Leaked

Microsoft has accidentally revealed the early access release date for the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character, Omni-Man, on the Xbox Store. Omni-Man, voiced by J. K. Simmons, is a supervillain from the Invincible series and will be the first playable character in Mortal Kombat's Kombat Pack 1. Other DLC characters in the pack include Quan Chi, Peacemaker, Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda. Warner Bros. Games has yet to officially announce the release date, but it is expected to be soon.

via IGN|

#dlc-character #early-access #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive Discounts and Freebies: Fallout Day Sale Rocks Xbox, PC, and Metal Gear Deals"

Xbox is currently running a 'Fallout Day Sale' on the Xbox Store, offering discounts on Fallout games and their DLC packs, as well as Skyrim. Some of the notable deals include Fallout 76 for $7.99, Fallout 4 for $4.99, and the Fallout 4 Season Pass for $12.24. The sale is expected to end on October 31st.

via Pure Xbox|

#deals #dlc-discounts #fallout

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Future of Xbox 360 Games: Closure of Store Threatens Digital Library"

Microsoft has announced the closure of the Xbox 360 digital store on July 29, 2024, but clarified that all original Xbox and Xbox 360 content available on the modern Xbox store will still be purchasable. Backwards compatible titles that have not been brought over to the new store may disappear permanently. Previously purchased content will still be accessible for re-download.

via Pure Xbox|

#backwards-compatibility #closure #digital-games

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive Xbox Sale: Over 150 Games Discounted, Including Backwards Compatible Titles and A Plague Tale: Requiem"

Xbox's weekly deals feature a selection of heavily discounted backwards compatible classics from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras, including titles such as BioShock, Mafia II, and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell. More deals are expected to be available during the upcoming Xbox Summer Sale.

via Pure Xbox|

#backwards-compatible-games #deals #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Xbox Store Delistings Lead to Game Cancellations and Controversy

The Bergson's Games Studios has cancelled the Spanish Windows release of One Step After Fall following Microsoft delisting other versions of the game from the Xbox store. The studio apologized for the inconvenience caused and stated that it is trying to evaluate all possible options regarding the delistings. To avoid future inconveniences and players potentially losing out on more money, TBGS says it has chosen to cancel the Spanish Windows release of One Step After Fall.

via TrueAchievements|

#delistings #gaming #one-step-after-fall

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Xbox Store Delists My.Games Titles, Fans Puzzled Over Controller Issue

Publisher My.Games has delisted five of its titles from the Xbox Store, including Warface, Armored Warfare, and Skyforge, with no official explanation. While servers are still live for those who already downloaded the games, some players are reporting that the games have disappeared from their libraries. My.Games has yet to comment on the situation, but the official Warface Twitter account acknowledged the issue and said they are working to mitigate it.

via TrueAchievements|

#armored-warfare #delisted #gaming