Xbox Series X Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Turtle Rock Studios has announced that Back 4 Blood will be getting an offline single-player mode in December.Posting on twitter last night (November 8), the developer shared a brand new roadmap for Back 4 Blood, featuring upcoming content through to 2022.First, coming this month, the game will be getting some quality of life improvements and major bug fixes with a new patch, although it doesn’t have a release date.In December, the update will feature all-new features, including new supply

Lies Of P has premiered a new gameplay teaser, revealing a first glimpse at how Pinocchio has been transported into a grim Dark Souls style game.As spotted by Kotaku, the Lies Of P gameplay reveal was posted yesterday (November 8) and showcases some of what will happen as players “guide Pinocchio on his unrelenting journey to become human”.The teaser reveals some weighty third-person combat that will look familiar to any Dark Souls players.

Xbox‘s October update began rolling out yesterday (October 21), with a 4K dashboard finally available for Xbox Series X owners.Previously, the Xbox Series X had been rendering the dashboard and other UI elements at 1080p and then upscaling to 4K.“We know players with an eye for detail and an appreciation for 4K wanted a crisp experience even when navigating the dashboard,” read the Xbox Wire post.

Microsoft has launched pre-orders for an Xbox Series X-style mini fridge, but scalpers have already started reselling the item for triple the retail price.Pre-orders for the mini-fridge – designed to replicate the shape and style of the console – launched today, October 19. Like the actual Xbox Series X though, stock ran out rapidly.

Xbox has apologised for confusion following mistakenly teasing what appeared to be news about Playground Games upcoming Fable.In a tweet from the official Xbox Game Studios Publishing account, it read; “We’re excited to kick off something special tomorrow! Just give us one more day to prepare the chickens”If this poultry reference wasn’t enough, a further tweet read: “We’d call it our Fable Anniversary, but that name was taken”.Understandably, this sent Xbox fans into a flurry, wondering if new

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Xbox mini fridge is going up for pre-order, and it’ll be available and in homes by December this year.According to an Xbox Wire post, pre-orders go live on October 19, and arrive across multiple retailers globally in December.

Microsoft Game Studios upcoming RPG Avowed, currently in development at Obsidian, is said to be like if The Outer Worlds met Pillars Of Eternity.READ MORE: ‘Sable’ review: a literal sandbox with big ideas and little annoyancesThat’s according to a new report from Jez Corden of Windows Central, who claims to have seen documents and footage pertaining to the upcoming title.

Metal Gear Solid V‘s Quiet, has announced she is working on a new game called Vengeance Is Mine.110 Industries, the brand new studio behind Vengeance Is Mine, revealed a new teaser trailer during the Tokyo Game Show 2021 broadcast, sharing new details about the mech combat game.According to Joosten, who is the associate creative director of the game, Vengeance Is Mine is a single-player story game that is “bold and exciting” with a blended mixture of genres and themes.

Neon Giant has acknowledged the fan demand for a PS5 version of the Xbox exclusive role-playing game, The Ascent.Last week (October 1), the official Twitter account for The Ascent responded to a fan who told the developer they want to play the RPG on PS5, as reported by VGC.“Hello! Thanks for letting us know you’d like to see The Ascent on PS5!” the account replied.

Xbox Series X|S console exclusive horror title Scorn may have been delayed from its original 2021 release, although the announcement came unexpectedly.As reported in GameRant, the delay did not come through an announcement from developer Ebb Software, who had gone dark on the project after sharing 14 minutes of gameplay footage from the nightmarish looking game captured on Series X last year.Instead, a 2022 date was indicated in a press release from yesterday (September 28), announcing the

Xbox release dates for Disco Elysium – The Final Cut have been officially announced, with the digital edition releasing slightly ahead of physical copies.This afternoon (September 27), the official Twitter account for Disco Elysium shared that Disco Elysium – The Final Cut will launch digitally on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles on October 12. Physical editions of the game will arrive on November 9, meaning that fans will need to wait just over a month for a physical copy.Last week

Crusader Kings 3 has outlined how players will soon be able to approach their liege for assistance.As part of the upcoming Royal Court expansion, players of the grand strategy game will be able to approach their rulers and ask for their help on a number of issues.The recent Crusader Kings 3 dev blog (spotted by PcGamesN) outlines that once every five years, anyone who exists as a subject to a bigger ruler (e.g. a king, queen or emperor) can petition them for help.

THQ Nordic has revealed Outcast 2 – A New Beginning, a sequel to the original 1999 game that takes protagonist Cutter Slade back to the planet of Adelpha to save the alien inhabitants from invasion.While there’s no official release date, Appeal Studios – the same studio that created the first Outcast – is currently working to release the game on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Xbox Series X|S offering smaller storage capacity at a more affordable price.According to French website Xbox Squad (thanks, VGC), a new 500GB version of the expansion card is reportedly being sold to suppliers for €125.71 (£107.22) before tax.

2K Games has unveiled the first look at actual gameplay for its upcoming superhero strategy RPG, Marvel’s Midnight Suns.While the game is, as widely expected from developer Firaxis, a strategy game, it looks far from the mould of the studio’s existing staples XCOM and Civilization VI.

Xbox will be holding a showcase at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2021 taking place from September 30 to October 3, with promises of “exclusive news”.The official program for TGS 2021 was announced earlier today (September 1), featuring showcases from a number of publishers, with Microsoft the only platformer holder hosting a stream.With a 50-minute presentation scheduled for the opening day on September 30 at 2am PST / 10am BST / 6pm JST, the blurb under the event promises “exclusive news” for

Warner Bros. Games is planning on showing Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at the DC Fandome event in October.A new tweet from DCEU_Updates has pointed out a brand new trailer for this year’s DC Fandome online event depicting several upcoming Warner Bros.

Motive Studio has shared that fans can get their very first look at the upcoming Dead Space remake in a development livestream scheduled for later today (August 31).The stream will air this evening (August 31) at 6PM BST (10AM PT / 1PM ET), and fans will be able to watch the stream on the official Twitch channel for Motive Studio when it goes live.While details are brief, this developer livestream will give fans “a very early look at the development of Dead Space“, which will be a complete

EA Motive has announced a brand new Dead Space development livestream will air tomorrow (August 31).The developer shared the news in a new Tweet via the Dead Space game account, confirming that fans can tune in tomorrow for a “very early look at the development” of the remake.The livestream will air on August 31 via the EA Motive Studio Twitch at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST.It’s unclear at this time what Motive will show off to fans during the livestream.

Microsoft may have only just announced its first limited edition Xbox Series X console but it’s sold out in most locations already, and scalpers are taking advantage of this on eBay.The Xbox Series X Halo Infinite Limited Edition bundle was announced at Gamescom last night (Wednesday) priced at £479.99.

Bandai Namco has released an ‘Enhanced Edition’ of its disturbing horror adventure Little Nightmares II, bringing a 4K overhaul to the game.The sneakily released update is tailored for players on Xbox Series X, PS5, and higher end PCs. The game will be available as a free upgrade for new gen console owners who purchased the PS4 or Xbox One versions, while PC players will simply have to download a patch.The upgrade will offer two visual modes.

Team17 has announced that Hell Let Loose is getting a free-to-play weekend for all PS5 players.The World War 2 first-person shooter is set to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year however PlayStation players will be able to play the game for free this upcoming weekend.Starting on August 26 and running to August 31, PS5 users will be able to get their first taste of Hell Let Loose with the first closed beta for the game.For those interested in checking out the close beta this weekend,

Microsoft Flight Simulator, which will feature improvements for Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, has been delayed until September 7.Developer Asobo Studio released an update on the game’s website (thanks, VGC) which reads: “In order to ensure that World Update 6 reaches a very high level of quality, we have decided to move back the release date to September 7.”“We are very excited about this update as it features many enhancements to the region,” the post continues, “including new aerials and

Oculus Quest exclusive Myst remake, which launched at the end of last year, is now coming to PC, Mac and Xbox.Developer Cyan Worlds rebuilt the game from the ground up for Oculus Quest last year, but now that version is launching on PC, Mac and Xbox Series S|X later this month. It features the same islands, but with completely new visuals.Myst features new art, sound, supersampling, ray-tracing, and VR compatibility.

Neon Beasts, a TimeSplitters-inspired first-person shooter, has been announced during the Realms Deep 2021 event which is currently underway.The colourful shooter is being developed by Sean Ryan, who previously pitched the game via an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year.

343 Industries‘ long-awaited Xbox shooter Halo Infinite still doesn’t have a firm release date, the game’s recent certification in Australia could hint it will still see release during 2021.As spotted by VGC, the Australian Classification board rated Halo Infinite ‘M’ for mature on August 10, citing “violence, online interactivity, and in-game purchases”.

GTA 5 will run at 4K and 60FPS in the enhanced PS5 and Xbox Series S|X editions launching later this year.The post, which was spotted by Twitter user Yan2295, supposedly confirms the next-gen iteration of the game will have 4K support on all three next-gen consoles. GTA 5 Expanded & Enhanced will also include 60FPS support on each system.PC players have been able to play GTA 5 at 4K and 60FPS for some time, but console players on the PS4 and Xbox One were locked at 1080p.

Ninja Theory‘s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has received an optimisation patch for Xbox Series X|S consoles.The update is available now and adds DirectX raytracing, resolution modes, and frame rate options. Also included are improvements to materials, particles, and level of detail.

The Ascent has made a splash for Neon Giant, making $5million (£3,591,025) during its launch weekend alone.Earlier today (August 4) publisher Curve Digital confirmed that The Ascent made over $5million and was Steam‘s top seller this weekend.The Ascent is the first game from indie studio Neon Giant, who stated:“We have been overwhelmed by the positive response from the community and all our players.

latest trailer for its upcoming hacker-inspired game, Recompile, with new footage showing off the world and environments within. The 57-second trailer may not be the longest but it does leave a lasting impression, showcasing lots of colourful imagery, very evocative of Blade Runner or The Matrix. Areas given time during the video include Hex Databank, Central Exchange, Tet Rafinery, Ico Biosphere, Okt Communication.The Recompile trailer can be viewed below:Developed by Phigames and published by

Xbox exclusive Halo Infinite will launch without one of its more popular multiplayer features, the ability to ‘assassinate’ rival players.The confirmation came as part of a recent multiplayer technical preview, showcasing the game’s online competitive element (thanks, GamesRadar).While much of the stream, hosted by Brian “ske7ch” Jarrard, developer 343 Industries‘ community director, was focused on new features – such as an academy mode to train players to better compete in online multiplayer,

The Ascent has discovered a bug that accidentally allows the game to be played in first person.The bug was first posted on the Xbox Series X SubReddit (and spotted by GamesRadar), and shows the afflicted player running through a firefight entirely in first person.There are notable issues like camera clipping through the player’s skull and a lack of any skybox – it is, of course, a bug – but still shows an interesting (if unintentional) angle for The Ascent to be played from.However, as many have

District 9 and Elysium, has joined AAA game studio Gunzilla Games as Chief Visionary Officer.Gunzilla Games is a studio established “to create the next evolution of multiplayer AAA shooters with a strong emphasis on narration”.Neill Blomkamp has joined the Gunzilla as Chief Visionary Officer to work on the in-game vision of an unannounced multiplayer shooter for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.“Gunzilla has a strong vision that clearly stands out,” the Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director said.

Playground Games has unveiled a suite of new audio enhancements in the works for its upcoming open-world racer, Forza Horizon 5.In a YouTube video, lead audio designer Fraser Strachan detailed what the studio is calling “Audible Upgrades”.

Battlefield leaker, Tom Henderson, has followed up his recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks with a drawing of what looks to be a poster for the game.READ MORE: ‘Halo Infinite’ developer 343 industries is right – gaming shouldn’t feel like “a second job”The video from Henderson, a reliable and prominent source of Battlefield leaks, sees him draw a woman with an assault rifle standing in front of a sports car, backed by a modern cityscape.Jets fly over palm trees as a character uses a jetpack device