Author: Sarah Connor

God of War Ragnarök is available tomorrow on PC. *   All of us at Santa Monica Studio, alongside our development partners at Jetpack Interactive, are thrilled to be able to bring the sequel to God of War (2018) and the final chapter of the Norse saga to all our fans on PC. Alongside a new trailer, we’re also happy to share a short overview of the additional features and support we’ve included for launch. New features in God of War Ragnarök PC Debuting in the PC version of the game and soon to be added to the console version are…

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Category: Mobile GamingSeptember 18, 2024 How The Elder Scrolls: Castles Builds on Fallout Shelter to Create a Fascinatingly Authentic Elder Scrolls Spin-Off Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief Almost a decade ago, Fallout Shelter transformed the Wasteland we knew into a mobile management game, turning players into Overseers for their very own vault. It was a worldwide smash, taking what we loved about Fallout and transmuting it into something brand new – and now Bethesda Game Studios is taking that idea further, with a whole new franchise, in The Elder Scrolls: Castles. Available now for iOS and Android, Castles builds on…

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Category: GamesSeptember 18, 2024 Castlevania Dominus Collection: How Konami Recreated DS and Arcade Games for Xbox Donell Tucker, Brand Manager, Konami The Castlevania Dominus Collection has launched on Xbox Series X|S. This bumper package brings together three classic Castlevania entries originally created for Nintendo DS – Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, and Castlevania Order of Ecclesia – as well as a redesigned version of the original Castlevania arcade game, Haunted Castle, titled Haunted Castle Revisited. All of this comes alongside modern quality-of-life features, brand new art to check out, and more. It’s a true celebration of the…

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SummaryChaotic co-op party game for up to four players.Four unique playable characters with unique narratives.Out September 20 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The doors of the Empyreum Hotel are opening! Step into a world of madness and fun with Welcome to Empyreum, an exciting cooperative game for up to four players that promises laughter and unique challenges. Developed by the Madrid-based studio Tapioca Games, Welcome to Empyreum will arrive on September 20 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. From cleaning up puddles and vacuuming dust, to taking care of alien babies, watching over kleptomaniac penguins or serving…

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Category: Games 5 Things You Need to Know About Ara: History Untold Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Published September 17, 2024 SummaryLearn about some of the ways Ara: History Untold differentiates itself from other grand strategy games.Unique elements like crafting, simultaneous turns, and a diverse group of well-known and lesser-known historical figures are just some of the ways it stands apart.Ara: History Untold will launch September 24, 2024, for Steam, Windows PC, and available day one with PC Game Pass. It’s currently available for pre-order on Steam and the Windows Store. Grand strategy games are an incredibly unique gaming experience…

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72 hours. That was how much time you originally had to find out why there was a zombie outbreak at Willamette Parkview Mall, in the fantastically entertaining Dead Rising. Even after unlocking its extended modes, it never felt enough to capture all the unpredictable and often hilarious fun had by using everything from a kids’ plastic laser sword to tennis balls to fend off the endless undead masses. So it’s only fitting that Capcom has updated Frank West’s adventure with Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster to get fans and newcomers’ blood pumping in the best possible way… Verify your age to…

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Category: AnnouncementsSeptember 17, 2024 Una Fuerza Hermosa: Xbox Celebrates the Diverse Voices of Hispanic Creators Team Xbox SummaryXbox celebrates the diverse Hispanic and Latino communities by showcasing games from Hispanic and Latino creators that highlight their unique cultural perspectives. Minecraft Education, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, has created LatinExplorers and LatinExplorers 2 to inspire and educate young players by featuring Latino leaders and celebrating Hispanic culture. Personal stories from the Xbox community emphasize the profound impact of these initiatives, reflecting Xbox’s commitment to empowering individuals and fostering inclusivity through diverse representation in gaming. At Xbox, we’re dedicated to…

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Category: Xbox Game PassSeptember 17, 2024 Coming Soon to Game Pass: Ara: History Untold, Frostpunk 2, and Wargroove 2 Megan Spurr, Senior Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass We have games for all kinds of people, and in this batch, we especially have games for people who are ready to build their own city or civilization (and maybe watch it burn, who knows?). We also have games, Perks, and updates for adventure, sports, and more. Let’s jump in! Coming Soon Wargroove 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 19Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Embark on an all-new adventure filled with…

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UPDATE: PlayStation 5 Pro will launch in Singapore on November 7, 2024 with Suggested Retail Price (SRP) of SGD 1,069. Pre-order will begin from September 26, 2024 in participating retailers Over the last four years since the launch of PS5, we’ve worked hard to continuously evolve the console experience and deliver the great games our players expect from us. Today, I’m incredibly proud to announce the next step in that evolution and welcome PlayStation 5 Pro to the PlayStation family – our most advanced and innovative console hardware to date. Play Video We developed PS5 Pro with deeply engaged players and…

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