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Towerborne’s Full Game Update is Available Today
Towerborne has officially launched its full game today, available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5. The cooperative side-scrolling action RPG brawler, developed by Stoic, offers a complete story-driven campaign, new biomes, enemies, and bosses for a premium purchase price. The game also features offline story play with optional online co-op and introduces a challenging 'Brutal Mode' for endgame players.
Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving Xbox
Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are departing their leadership roles at Xbox, marking a significant shift for the platform. Asha Sharma will take over as CEO, with Matt Booty promoted to chief content officer. Spencer and Bond have led Xbox through a period of major acquisitions and a strategic shift towards a unified software platform.
Phil Spencer retiring from Xbox, will be replaced by CoreAI boss
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with the company, with CoreAI president Asha Sharma set to take over his role. Sarah Bond is also resigning, while Matt Booty has been promoted to chief content officer. Sharma emphasized a commitment to "great games" and "the future of play," vowing to avoid "soulless AI slop" and focus on human-crafted experiences.
Hideo Kojima’s OD: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know
Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game, OD, developed by Kojima Productions in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, is still in early development with no release date announced. The game will feature performances by Sophia Lillis, Udo Kier, and Hunter Schafer, and is being built with Unreal Engine 5. Kojima has teased a unique 'fear-throttling' gameplay system and a blurring of lines between gaming and film, with input from filmmaker Jordan Peele.
Avowed will run at 60fps on Xbox Series X - which is great news
Obsidian Entertainment has confirmed that Avowed will feature a 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X, addressing previous concerns about frame rate limitations. This update is seen as a positive development for the upcoming role-playing game, especially for Xbox Game Pass subscribers who will receive it day one. The confirmation of a performance mode prioritizes smooth gameplay, a key factor for action-heavy titles.
Forza Horizon 5 to come to PS5, as Xbox Game Pass loses seven games
Microsoft has confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be released on PlayStation 5, marking a significant shift away from traditional platform exclusivity for Xbox first-party titles. This move, alongside seven games leaving Xbox Game Pass in February, signals a potential change in Microsoft's strategy, focusing more on expanding its player base across platforms rather than solely on hardware sales.
