The vision behind the Sea of Thieves world, griefing protection, and more
T'was a biting Midlands morning in jolly old England, where yours truly set about digging up the mysteries of Sea of Thieves at the enigmatic Rare studios.Sea of Thieves is an upcoming pirate...
View ArticleSea of Thieves full PC specifications: minimum specs, recommended specs, and...
Here's how Sea of Thieves will scale across a range of Windows 10 PCs at 4K resolution, 1080p, 720p and even 540p.Microsoft's upcoming open-world pirate adventure game, Sea of Thieves, is quickly...
View ArticleSea of Thieves PC design chief talks optimization, Microsoft Store and more
Sea of Thieves is Rare's first ever PC game, and the pressure is on to deliver.Recently we took a trip to Rare's big studio in the UK to find out all about Sea of Thieves, the upcoming pirate adventure...
View ArticleSea of Thieves Xbox One X and Xbox One S bundles leak on Amazon
Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of Sea of Thieves– its upcoming cooperative pirate adventure game for Xbox One and Windows 10 Following a well-received beta test earlier this year, its developer...
View ArticleSci-fi city builder 'Surviving Mars' up for preorder on Xbox One
Surviving Mars is finally available for preorder on Xbox One after months of waiting.Surviving Mars is a city builder coming to Xbox One and PC on March 15, 2018. It's also now available for preorder...
View ArticleBest Xbox One couch co-op games for couples
Get comfy on the couch with these co-op games for Xbox One – perfect for couples this Valentine's Day.It used to be that multiplayer games were played side-by-side with a friend, sharing a console and...
View ArticleMafia II, Prey join Xbox backward compatibility
Every week or so, Microsoft adds more games to the Xbox One backward compatible library.Today, Larry Hryb, Director of Programming for Xbox Live, announced that Xbox 360 games Mafia II and Prey are now...
View ArticleMedieval RPG 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance' launches on Xbox One and PC
Now Xbox One and PC players can explore Bohemia and slice their way to glory.Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a medieval role-playing game (RPG) which launched today on Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4....
View ArticleRailway Empire Xbox One review: Growing a business on steam, wood and steel
Railway Empire blends history with addictive gameplay in a title that is accessible to newcomers to the genre.Railway Empire is a business simulator similar to the Sid Meier's Railroad franchise. While...
View ArticleDeep Rock Galactic is a unique mining adventure on Xbox One and Windows 10
Deep Rock Galactic blends exploration and combat, making for a tense cooperative experience.Burrowing into a cave network among a team of dwarven warriors isn't your typical set up for a mining...
View ArticleDeep Rock Galactic will run at 1800p on Xbox One X, maintains 60 FPS
Deep Rock Galactic is set to make its public debut soon, with an Xbox One and Windows 10 early access release later this month. Built by ex-members of the original Press Play team, under a new label...
View ArticleTHQ Nordic acquires Saints Row, Metro publisher for €121 million
THQ Nordic has acquired Koch Media and its video game publishing division, Deep Silver.THQ Nordic has announced the acquisition of Koch Media and its video game publishing label, Deep Silver. In a deal...
View Article3 tips to help master Overwatch's new capture-the-flag (CTF) mode
Last week, the new Overwatch event, Year of the Dog, released. With it came a rework to the capture-the-flag game mode. Here's a guide that will give you the edge in it.Overwatch events are always full...
View ArticleThe best role-playing games (RPGs) for Oculus Rift
What are the best RPGs for Rift?Role-playing games (RPGs) put you in the shoes of a certain character and take you away on an exhilarating journey. That experience is amplified when you have your face...
View ArticleForza Racing Championship returns for 2018 with $250,000 in prizes
Forza players, start your engines: it's (almost) competition time.Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios have announced that the Forza Racing Championship (ForzaRC) is returning for 2018. Things will kick off...
View ArticleLatest update to Galactic Civilizations III on PC makes the AI smarter and...
Stardock continues to perfect its artificial intelligence.Stardock has rolled out a new update for Galactic Civilizations III, introducing some major AI improvements — something gamers always...
View ArticleSea of Thieves Kraken leak provides first look at the mythical beast
First images of the Sea of Thieves Kraken boss battle have surfaced online, and its bigger and better than expected.Earlier this week, Microsoft unveiled a variety of content in Sea of Thieves– it's...
View ArticleValentine's Day Indie Sweets sale brings discounts on a slew of Xbox games
Jump into some sweet indie games with your sweetheart this Valentine's Day.Valentine's Day is here, which means flowers and chocolate are in the cards for most. But Microsoft is cooking up a little...
View ArticleThe Evil Within 2 gets first-person mode on Xbox One and PC
If the horrific world and grotesque creatures of The Evil Within 2 weren't already terrifying enough, you can now play the entire game in first-person mode.It's Valentine's Day and, according to...
View ArticleRare holding Sea of Thieves scale test this weekend
Those who played in Sea of Thieves' last beta test can jump into the game again this weekend – but expect some issues.We're a little over a month out from Sea of Thieves' March 20 launch on Xbox One...
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