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PS5 network goes down just before weekend and as usual Sony is saying nothing
The PlayStation Network experienced a significant outage on a Friday, impacting PlayStation 5 users and preventing access to online services, the PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Plus. Sony faced criticism for its delayed communication regarding the issue, which coincided with the open beta for Marvel's Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The outage has also raised concerns about Sony's future plans for digital-only games.
Amid the recent Xbox devastation, Microsoft is seemingly uncancelling something, which is good news for Age of Empires 3 fans at least
Microsoft has revived and announced a new DLC for Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition, titled 'The Baltic Powers,' set to release on September 10, 2026. This expansion will introduce two new civilizations, The Danes and The Poles, along with new maps, customization options, and game modes. The announcement comes as a positive development amidst recent layoffs within Xbox's gaming division.
Forever Skies Finally Lands On Xbox – And The World Below Has Never Looked So Dangerous
Forever Skies has launched on Xbox Series X|S, featuring the Deluxe Edition which includes the base game, a cosmetic Supporter Pack, and the substantial Final Echoes content update. This update adds new story content, quests, enemies, and gameplay improvements, making it the most complete version of the survival and exploration game available.
Resident Evil 4 Has Sold More Than Twice As Much As Any Other Current-Gen Remake
The Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved 16.8 million lifetime sales, significantly outselling other current-generation remakes like Ark: Survival Ascended and The Last of Us Part I. Data from Alinea Analytics indicates that remakes are a vital and less risky revenue stream for publishers, providing a proven design and fanbase compared to new intellectual property.
All Halo Campaign Evolved changes and new features
Halo Campaign Evolved introduces significant changes to the original Halo Combat Evolved, including new prequel missions, a Campaign Remix mode, and four-player online co-op. The remake also expands the weapon and vehicle sandbox, adds new enemy types like Jackal snipers and Flood Tank Forms, and modernizes gameplay with features like sprinting and smart-link aiming. Visuals have been updated using Unreal Engine 5, and accessibility options have been greatly expanded.
Halo remake reviews totter as fans lament the 3 horsemen of 2026 game releases: Bugs, pointless logins, and duff servers
Reviews for the early access version of Halo: Campaign Evolved are mixed, with players citing bugs, server problems, and mandatory account linking as major issues. While Halo Studios has addressed some login failures, performance problems and crashes persist. The game currently holds a 68% mixed rating on Steam.
Halo: Campaign Evolved early adopters were unable to play the game on Steam as it kept forcing them to look at the art…
Early adopters of Halo: Campaign Evolved on Steam encountered issues at launch, with the game repeatedly opening an art book instead of the game itself. A fix was quickly deployed, and a workaround involved uninstalling the art book via Steam properties. Players also reported problems linking their Microsoft accounts, a necessary step to play the game.
LG promises to stop McAfee spam ads following pressure from Microsoft
LG has agreed to stop displaying McAfee pop-up advertisements on its monitors following significant user complaints and pressure from Microsoft. This resolution addresses concerns about unwanted spam from pre-installed software.
Saudi-led EA buyout receives EU approval, Xbox trials ad-supported game streaming, and Poinpy is eternal - Patch Notes #62
The European Commission has approved the Saudi-led buyout of Electronic Arts, while Xbox is trialing ad-supported game streaming for select titles. Separately, the mobile platformer Poinpy has returned, and news emerges about a revived Kinect game, scrapped Pokémon designs, and legal disputes involving Nintendo and Bethesda employees.
Xbox testar gratis spelstreaming med reklam
Microsoft is testing an ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming through the Xbox Insiders program. Ads will only play before gameplay sessions, with users limited to one-hour playtimes. The company emphasizes that ads will be relevant and non-intrusive.
Xbox is testing ads on streaming video games you already own
Xbox is testing advertisements within its cloud streaming service for owned games, offering hour-long sessions with ads before gameplay begins. This initiative aims to potentially lower access costs for players, though similar attempts by other companies like EA have faced significant backlash. Microsoft is also reportedly planning to increase the price of Xbox consoles.
Xbox rolls out ad-supported game streaming test for its insider programs, as hardware supply and affordability crisis rages on
Microsoft's Xbox is testing an ad-supported game streaming service for its Insider program, allowing users to play select games for free for one hour with ads before sessions. This initiative aims to improve game accessibility for players with less powerful or unavailable hardware, especially amidst ongoing hardware supply and affordability issues exacerbated by the generative AI boom. The company emphasizes that this is an optional feature designed to lower access costs and expand player bases, though the implementation of external advertising at the start of gameplay sessions is a notable departure from traditional in-game ads.
Microsoft starts testing ad-supported game streaming on Xbox
Microsoft has begun testing ad-supported game streaming for Xbox Insider Program members, allowing one-hour free sessions supported by advertisements. This initiative aims to provide more affordable access to games on existing devices. The company believes that well-implemented advertising can lower access costs and expand player audiences.
Evening Consolidation
Microsoft has begun testing ad-supported game streaming, with initial reports from XBOX Wire. Separately, the Halo franchise is noted to be available on PlayStation after 25 years, and a story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine on PlayStation 5 has been released.
Evening Safety Dance
Microsoft reportedly tracks Windows PCs via a secret key, raising privacy concerns. Separately, Microsoft has responded to reports of LG monitors pre-installing McAfee antivirus software on Windows devices.
Games Inbox: Is the EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition worth it?
Readers express frustration over the increasing cost of special editions for games like EA Sports FC 27 and NBA 2K27, criticizing the industry's perceived disregard for customers. Concerns are also raised about technical issues in Halo: Campaign Evolved and the future of Xbox, while a new Resident Evil movie trailer is praised for its faithfulness to the game's tone.
Xbox Starts Testing Ad-Supported Cloud Streaming Tier Through Insider Program
Xbox has begun testing a new ad-supported tier for its cloud streaming service exclusively for Xbox Insiders. This tier will feature session limits and display ads before gameplay begins, but will not include a built-in game library and is separate from Game Pass. The company emphasizes that this optional service aims to lower access costs and expand player audiences, with ads designed to be non-intrusive and relevant to the player.
PlayStation is risking a $7.2 billion used games market by ending disc production, analysts say: "Brick and mortar…
Analysts predict that PlayStation's move away from physical discs by 2028 could significantly shrink the $7.2 billion used games market. Experts suggest this shift to digital-only will reduce overall game purchasing opportunities, impacting both new and resale markets, and potentially forcing consumers into digital alternatives without choice.
Regulators clear the path: Saudi Arabia’s $55B takeover of EA loses its final barrier
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has received approval from the European Commission for its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, removing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal, which is the second-largest in video game history, has been cleared without competition concerns. This move is part of Saudi Arabia's broader strategy to diversify its economy and increase its presence in the global gaming market.
Xbox Is Putting Ads Before Games, And It Feels Gross
Xbox is testing an ad-supported model for cloud gaming where players can watch ads before playing owned games for an hour. While optional and intended to add value, the author argues this move crosses a line for the industry, potentially leading to more intrusive advertising and broken promises from Microsoft.