Overwatch release date, open beta confirmed
Overwatch is coming to PC and console in May, with a limited open beta preceding launch.
Sadly, Alan Wake Returns isn’t about a new game at all
Remedy's Sam Lake has confirmed that Alan Wake returns doesn't actually refer to a game at all, dashing all sequel hopes for now.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks about improving future consoles
Are we going to need to risk voiding a warranty or two, cracking open the Xbox shell and fiddling with the internals in the future? Not exactly.
The Division’s Day One patch fixes many serious issues
The Division will (obviously) have a Day One Patch, and it's looking to fix many issues that plagued both beta sessions.
Microsoft promises improvement as Tim Sweeny admits they aren’t really evil
Tim Sweeny has gone back on many aspects of his attack on Microsoft, with the Xbox owners promising that their intentions aren't evil.
It is “Absolutely not true” that Microsoft is stepping away from console gaming
With more Xbox One games bearing a Windows 10 logo lately, some people are wondering if Microsoft is ready to ditch the Xbox One. They aren't, of course.
How Movement and Combat intertwine in Mirror’s Edge Catalyst
Mirror's Edge Catalyst is tying together movement and combat tightly, and it's looking rather clever.
The Division is getting loads of paid (and free) content in its first year
Ubisoft has shared their content roadmap for the first year of The Division, and it's quite crowded already.
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