Capcom has announced a new installment in the Onimusha series, titled "Onimusha: Way of the Sword," set for release in 2026. Revealed at The Game Awards 2024, this game marks the first new entry since the original was remastered in 2019. The game will feature a modern take on the classic action series, with a focus on single-player gameplay and a Samanosuke-like hero battling samurai zombies. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is currently available at its lowest price ever due to ongoing Black Friday deals. Physical copies for PS5 and Xbox Series X are 29% off at $49.99, while digital PS5 copies are 20% off at $55.99. Steam offers the game for $47.99, marking the cheapest digital price across platforms. The deals are available at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop, with the PlayStation Store discount ending on December 3 and the Steam offer expiring on December 4. The game, a sequel to the 2011 release, has been critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
MachineGames' upcoming title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, will feature nearly four hours of cutscenes, almost the length of two Indiana Jones movies. Creative director Axel Torvenius revealed that the game is the studio's largest project to date and retains the story outline pitched by Bethesda's Todd Howard to George Lucas in 2009. The game will release on Xbox Series X|S and PC on December 9, with a PlayStation 5 release in Spring 2025. Meanwhile, an Indiana Jones-themed menu is available at IHOP's International Bank of Pancakes.
Stalker 2 is experiencing significant performance issues on the Xbox Series X, with frame rates dropping to as low as 0FPS in certain areas, particularly those with high NPC density. Despite being optimized for Xbox, the game suffers from stuttering, bugs, and crashes, raising concerns about its current state. Developers GSC Game World are working on patches to address these issues.
Stalker 2 has released another update for Xbox Series X|S users, prompting a 36GB download for those with the game preinstalled. This follows a previous 139GB update, leading many to speculate it's a day one patch to address bugs and issues. Despite the lack of official communication from GSC Game World, large pre-launch updates have become common for Xbox Series X|S games.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is now available for pre-download on Xbox Series X|S, with a massive file size of 146.5GB, ahead of its November 20 release. The game, set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, offers an open-world experience where players manage resources and explore over 20 regions. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass and supports mods on Xbox.
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released in Fall 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The GTA franchise has sold over 435 million units, with GTA V contributing 205 million. The announcement was made during Take-Two's Q2 2025 earnings report, which also mentioned upcoming titles like Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country. The PC version of GTA VI is expected to arrive in late 2026.
Death Stranding, originally a PlayStation exclusive, has been surprise-released on Xbox Series X/S to coincide with its fifth anniversary, priced at $20 for a limited time. This release marks the end of an exclusivity deal, allowing Xbox players to access the Director's Cut version. The game, known for its unique gameplay and storytelling, is also available on Amazon Luna, with a sequel and a movie adaptation in development.
The gaming community is eagerly anticipating the release of nine new games in 2024 for various platforms including PS5, Switch, Xbox, and PC. Among the most awaited titles are remakes like "Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth" and "Persona 3 Reload," sequels such as "Hades 2" and "Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II," and original titles like "Rise of the Rōnin." There's also excitement for the potential new hardware releases like PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The lineup promises a mix of genres and experiences, from action-adventure to RPGs, catering to a wide range of gamers.
Xbox is poised for a significant year in 2024 following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard and its massive investment in gaming. Gamers can expect a surge of exclusive games like Avowed, Towerborne, and Hellblade 2, alongside potential new entries to Xbox Game Pass, including legacy Activision titles. Microsoft is also focusing on platform expansion with cloud gaming and AI developments, and there's speculation about new hardware innovations, such as mid-gen console refreshes and a new controller. The company's strategy seems to be aligning with broader gaming trends, aiming to enhance the Xbox ecosystem and maintain Xbox Game Pass as a top gaming service.
Larian Studios has provided a workaround for a persistent save issue affecting Baldur's Gate 3 players on Xbox Series X|S, where save files are being wiped. The developer suggests creating a Larian account to enable cross-saving, which currently backs up the last five saves to Larian servers. This temporary solution is in place while Microsoft works on a permanent fix for the firmware issue causing the problem. Players are advised to ensure the "Syncing cloud save" message is gone before exiting the game to prevent loss of progress.
Larian Studios has provided a workaround for the save deletion issue affecting Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series X/S by using cross-platform cloud saves. Players experiencing lost progress can link their Larian and Xbox accounts and activate the cross-save feature in the game's options, which will upload the five most recent saves to Larian's servers. This temporary solution will help preserve game progress until a permanent fix is implemented.
Larian Studios has provided a workaround for the save issue affecting Baldur's Gate 3 players on Xbox Series X and S, due to a firmware problem. The workaround involves creating a Larian account and enabling cross-saves to automatically upload the last 5 saves to Larian servers. The studio acknowledges the issue as "frustrating" and "unacceptable" and is working to resolve it, with Microsoft also aware and working on a fix. The effectiveness of the workaround is still being evaluated by the community.
The top 10 most anticipated games of 2024 include a mix of sequels, new franchises, and long-awaited returns across various platforms like PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC. Highlights include Obsidian's "Avowed," Capcom's "Dragon’s Dogma 2," Square Enix's "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth," Supergiant Games' "Hades 2" in early access, and Sega's "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth." Other notable mentions are Atlus's "Metaphor: ReFantazio," Ubisoft's "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown," Nintendo's "Princess Peach: Showtime!," Team Ninja's "Rise of the Ronin," and Massive Entertainment's "Star Wars Outlaws." These games promise to deliver diverse experiences from epic RPGs to action-adventure and platforming titles.
IGN's performance review of Baldur's Gate 3 compares the game on Xbox Series X|S and PS5, highlighting the presence of split-screen on Xbox Series X and its absence on Series S. The review delves into visual and performance differences across the consoles, including performance and quality modes, and assesses the impact of the latest patches on the gaming experience. The analysis also includes performance comparisons with the PC version and discusses loading times and overall performance to determine which console offers the best experience for Baldur's Gate 3.
