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[ad_1] Sony has been saying the PlayStation 5 will deliver “the future of gaming,” promising that features like its lightning-fast SSD and DualSense controller will enable new gaming experiences that we can’t even conceive of yet. That may or may not end up being true. But after watching the PS5 teardown video that Sony posted Wednesday morning, I don’t care about any of that stuff anymore — because now, my mind is consumed with thoughts of the PS5’s brilliant stand. Twenty years ago, with the PlayStation 2, Sony pioneered the concept of a gaming console that could sit in the…

[ad_1] Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox One update preview coming to the Omega ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox One. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below! System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_201019041.4958.201004-1348 Available: 6 p.m. PT – October 7, 2020 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – October 8, 2020 Fixes Implemented…

[ad_1] I’m excited to announce that Ikenfell, which Humble Games has been working hand-in-hand with the developers at Happy Ray Games, is releasing today on Xbox One and with Xbox Game Pass! Ikenfell is a turn-based tactical RPG centred around a group of troublesome young magic students that will take you through a tale of friendship, trust, love, and loss. Each of the characters has their own personalities and quirks, which you’ll come to know and love. Choose three of these six students to explore the school with, and make sure you choose carefully; each character possesses their own powers…

[ad_1] Today, we welcome Forza Motorsport 7 to the Xbox Game Pass library. Xbox Game Pass members can now experience the thrill of motorsport at the limit with the most comprehensive, beautiful, and authentic racing game ever made. Forza Motorsport 7 is where racers, drifters, drag racers, tuners, and creators come together in a community devoted to everything automotive. Drive the cars of your dreams, with more than 700 amazing vehicles to choose from including the largest collection of Ferraris, Porsches, and Lamborghinis ever. Challenge yourself across 30 famous destinations and 200 ribbons, where race conditions change every time you return…

[ad_1] Wow, Rock Band 4 was released five years ago. That’s half a decade! Rock Band 4 has grown a lot in those years. We’ve added features, introduced new character customization options and, of course, hundreds of songs. We’ve completed 17(!) seasons of Rivals, our competitive multiplayer feature, and counting. We’ve hosted parties, played at festivals, and enjoyed nights at home with family and friends and none of that would have been possible without the support of our amazing, passionate community. So thank you! Not Much for Tradition Wikipedia tells us to expect wooden gifts for our fifth anniversary but…

[ad_1] Save Earth from an alien invasion, perform brutal combos on hordes of grotesque monsters, and experience a top-grade racing simulation, all with this weekend’s Free Play Days. Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Blasphemous, and Assetto Corsa Competizione are available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, October 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. How to Start Playing Find and install the games here on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install…

[ad_1] The developers of Star Wars Squadrons have no plans for post-launch content right now, nor an Oculus Quest port.In an interview with UploadVR, Star Wars Squadrons creative director Ian Frazier said “never say never”, but that the team has no plans to add to the release product. Frazier explained, “We’ve tried to treat it in kind of an old-school approach saying, ‘You’ve paid the $40, this is the game and it’s entirely self-contained. We’re not planning to add more content, this is the game, and we hope you understand the value proposition.’” According to Frazier, the team never intended…

[ad_1] Sega creative producer Yosuke Okunari has suggested that the next micro console could be a Dreamcast Mini.As reported by Siliconera, Okunari spoke to Famitsu magazine about the future of the mini-console range and suggested that Sega – among other things – is considering a mini version of the cult 1999 console. “I think for the next one, we may go with a concept close to the Mega Drive Mini,” Okunari explains. “If I have to say some names, it could be an SG-1000 Mini or a Dreamcast Mini.”Okunari also mentioned that Sega is considering “projects that nobody has imagined”…

[ad_1] Astro’s Playroom will include multiple worlds, online ranking, and more.Astro’s Playroom was announced back in June as a title from Team Asobi that comes pre-loaded on every PlayStation 5, essentially making it a launch title for all PS5 owners. Details about the game have continued to trickle out as the console nears its release date next month. The latest details about the game come from Japanese game site and magazine, Famitsu. Astro’s Playroom PlayStation 5 Screenshots The creative director and producer of Team Asobi, Nicolas Doucet, told Famitsu, as translated by IGN, that Astro’s Playroom will include four worlds,…

[ad_1] Morris Lupton is like no lead character I’ve played before. It’s not because he’s dead (because if you think about it, a surprising number of video game characters are dead), it’s his voice. Played by David Shaughnessy – whose velvetine English West Country tones are thoroughly unusual for any game character other than ‘fantasy yokel’ – Morris’ voice is your vehicle through I Am Dead’s short story, a narrator who basically knows as much as you do at any given time. He’s charmingly useless enough as to become an absolute delight, floating through the plot on a cloud of…