Author: Sarah Connor

Suit up, Pilots! Xbox Insiders are invited to jump into the cockpit of their very own mech in War Robots: Frontiers, available to play from November 20 until December 4. In this new entry in Pixonic’s smash-hit War Robots series published by MY.GAMES, construct your mechs, team up, and let online battles commence across sprawling interplanetary maps. Pilots who play War Robots: Frontiers during this Console Playtest can unlock an exclusive Daybreak Sparrow Sticker—yours to keep and customize your mechs with when the full version of the game launches.  Get to grips with the art of mech combat together with…

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Category: GamesNovember 19, 2024 Genshin Impact Out Now on Xbox – With Rewards for Game Pass Ultimate Members Sam LaiHead of Global PR and Communication, HoYoverse SummaryPlay Genshin Impact, the open-world adventure RPG for free today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming and claim the Wings of Fate’s Course Intertwined.Game Pass Ultimate members can enjoy recurring bonuses with each major version update.Explore the newest map expansion of Natlan, and command the power of the skies to move and fight in mid-air Genshin Impact, the open-world adventure RPG, has officially arrived on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming,…

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Just over a year ago, we launched our first dedicated remote play device, PlayStation Portal remote player, with an aspiration to deliver a console-quality gaming experience on a handheld device. PS Portal was an ambitious product for us, and we have been delighted by the positive response from our fans and to see that our vision has resonated with the community. Today we’re pleased to announce a new system software update for PS Portal that will begin releasing starting later today (Europe release begins Wednesday), which will introduce refinements in the audio experience, including: Speaker audio output adjustment to make…

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Category: GamesNovember 19, 2024 How A Minecraft Movie’s Official Trailer Brings Iconic Game Features to Life  Cristina AndercaCreative Comms Manager, Mojang Today marks the release of the official trailer for “A Minecraft Movie” – and those with keen eyes might have already noticed some familiar elements from the game. The cast and crew have put a lot of work into staying true to Minecraft, and that includes bringing to life beloved features that have shaped players’ adventures throughout the years.  If you’re new to the Minecraft universe, some of these references may have left you scratching your head, but fret…

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Category: GamesNovember 19, 2024 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Available Today Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is by far our most ambitious simulator to date, and we are incredibly excited for all of you – from our core sim fans to all gamers and those who want to explore the world with us – to join us on this journey. With authentic realism of all environments, aviation careers to pursue and the ability to explore our beautiful world with various kinds of aircraft, there is something amazing for everyone in this version of the…

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Becoming the stuff of legend is no easy feat. But it’s entirely appropriate that a compelling and complex tale about vengeful vampires has not only lasted as long as it has, but triumphantly arisen from its resting place. From its popular 1996 debut, The Legacy of Kain series has a long-standing history across PlayStation, from introducing memorable characters to pioneering in 3D game design. So, with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered on its way to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Blood Omen 2 coming to PlayStation Plus Classics, it’s…

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Category: Xbox Game PassNovember 19, 2024 Coming to Game Pass: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Nine Sols, Genshin Impact Benefits, and More Megan Spurr, Senior Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass If you’re not too busy taking off for the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 today, may we interrupt your flight with these games? We have a selection of day one games, game benefits, indies, and more. What can we get started for you (aka: what will you put in your download queue first)? Available Today Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – November 19Game Pass…

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Ghostface is coming to Mortal Kombat 1 starting November 19, and for as long as guest characters from other worlds have been a feature in our games, Woodsboro’s own serial killer has been in the mix as a dream inclusion. Horror villains have always been great fits for the severe, macabre, over-the-top universe of Mortal Kombat, and it was just a matter of time for Scream’s anonymous assailant, Ghostface. That time is here, and in the process of designing Ghostface for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns, we had to answer a bunch of questions. How does this horror-movie villain translate…

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Category: The Game AwardsNovember 18, 2024 The Game Awards 2024: Every Nominated Game Available with Xbox Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor SummaryWe’re pleased to announce four titles (and one TV show!) nominated across a dozen categories for our first-party titles at Xbox.Play nominees like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Manor Lords (Game Preview), and more today with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.Vote for your favorites on The Game Awards official site and tune in on December 12, 2024, to see if your picks win. Today, The Game Awards revealed the full list…

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