GAME launches Xbox Series X preorders and it's in high demand

Microsoft has teased the Xbox Series X’s line-up of titles for 2021, and it looks to be a little lacking when it comes to first-party games.In a new Xbox Wire post, the tech giant shared its plans for gaming in the coming year, including the launch of its cloud gaming service xCloud and a list of upcoming games.

Microsoft has released a new ad for the Xbox Series X, helmed by filmmaker Taika Waititi, which is inspired by the console’s “Power Your Dreams” tagline.The short film is titled ‘Lucid Odyssey’ and stars streamer Krystal Holmes – aka MoonLiteWolf – playing an Xbox Series X before being led into a dream state.

Xbox Series X owners are still running into a game breaking bug on Watch Dogs: Legion.The next-gen version released alongside the launch of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with increased visual fidelity, raytracing and faster loading times.

FIFA 21’s next-gen update has gone live a day earlier than expected, with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players able to update today (December 3).The update is free for playerswho purchased the Xbox One or PS4 version of the game, improving the graphics and load times for the more capable next-gen machines.

GAME and Xbox are on the lookout for their next 'gaming influencer' who they will pay to play video games.

Microsoft has rolled out the first-ever update for the Xbox Series X|S that introduces a number of UI updates and more.The November update, which arrived on the last day of the month, most notably lets Xbox Game Pass subscribers pre-install some games that have yet to be released on the service.

Xbox Series S can do that the PlayStation 5 can’t: run classic PlayStation 2 games.This is all thanks to the Series S’ Developer Mode, which allows users to install software that utilise Universal Windows Platform apps, such as the RetroArch emulator.

Twitch bot is currently scanning retailers to see when PS5 and Xbox Series consoles are in stock.As pressure mounts to obtain next-gen hardware before Christmas and many are left battling scalpers and bots picking up any remaining stock, a Twitch channel is operating as a scanner for any stock that may go live, as reported by Polygon.The user Cam Blitz is using a programme known as Streetmerchant to consistently check stock across multiple retailers, such as Amazon.

Focus Home Interactive and developer Spiders have announced that the fantasy RPG GreedFall is making its way to next-gen systems.Celebrating that the game has reached over 1million sales, the developer shared the news on the game’s official Twitter.

EA Motive has released a new patch for Star Wars Squadrons, which adds a number of next-gen improvements as well as new cosmetics and more.The update includes support for up 120fps and 4K resolution on the newly released Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, with an option for players to prioritise enhanced visuals or enhanced performance.On the PS5 side of things, the game has received “improved visual quality and lighting” with “variable frame support added for TVs and monitors that allow it”.

Xbox, has revealed that he and Sony’s Jim Ryan had both “lamented” how difficult it was for gamers to get their hands on a next-gen console.In an interview with The Verge, Spencer revealed his thoughts on a variety of topics, including the difficult release of the Xbox Series X.Many fans had pre-ordered the console, only to be met with supply shortages, and shops were selling out of stock as soon as new units arrived.

Sony has retained its dominance in the Japanese console market, with sales of its newly released PlayStation 5 handily beating the Xbox Series X.According to a report from Famitsu, the PS5 moved a total of 118,000 units in its first four days of sales; a majority of those were the standard console that features a disc drive.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.That’s according to new analysis from Digital Foundry, focusing on frame rate across both next gen models.Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla experienced some screen tearing during cutscenes.

PS5 and Xbox Series console units are reportedly coming to the UK.According to an undisclosed major retailer who has spoken to Video Games Chronicle (VGC), numerous dates in the upcoming weeks will release waves of both systems for gamers to attempt to purchase the new systems.It’s already known that Amazon and GAME are expected to have more PS5 stock on sale tomorrow (November 19), however, the source reportedly told VGC that other retailers will also be releasing orders for the console.

Microsoft says it expects the supply shortage for the Xbox Series X|S to continue into the new year.This is according to Xbox CFO Tim Stuart, who said during his appearance at the virtual Jefferies Interactive Entertainment conference that “we’ll continue to see supply shortages as we head into the post-holiday quarter, so Microsoft’s Q3, calendar Q1”, as transcribed by Seeking Alpha.While retailers will likely have sporadic shipments of fresh stock over the coming months, full availability of

Microsoft is in no rush to announce the prices of its first-party games for the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.During an appearance at the virtual Jefferies Interactive Entertainment conference, Xbox CFO Tim Stuart said that the company isn’t planning on “making specific announcements on first-party pricing yet.

Xbox Series X/S had Microsoft’s best ever launch in the UK, selling around 155,000 thousand consoles in its first two days of sales.Those sales figures narrowly beat out the Xbox One’s two day opening sales, which hit 150,000 in 2013. The confirmation of this comes from VGC, who spoke to producers from Microsoft.

eBay with listings for the newly released PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles at exorbitant prices.Following the launch of the next-gen consoles – the stock for both systems are reported to be extremely limited due to production and shipping issues stemming from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – scalpers have taken to eBay to re-sell the consoles at insane prices prices, with some going for over US$5,000.A quick search on eBay finds results for thousands of listings for the Xbox Series X