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Xbox Xbox revealed a new batch of library additions coming to its Game Pass service. The list includes some heavy hitters in Resident Evil 3 and Madden 24, as well as some indie hidden gems. Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft’s subscription service that gives players access to select games for a monthly fee, will add eight new games in the first half of February. The rollout will start today with Anuchard and continue until February 20 with the sci-fi title Return to Grace. The biggest addition this month is Madden 24, which…

Blizzard Entertainment Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, announced that Xbox will hold a “business update event” sometime next week in response to a flurry of discourse online about Xbox exclusives going multiplatform. Leaks and rumors about games that were previously Xbox-exclusives, like Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves, going multiplatform have been circulating for a couple of weeks, but they hit a fever pitch over the weekend. An XboxEra report claimed that a PlayStation 5 version of Bethesda Game Studios’…

Giovanni Colantonio / Digital Trends While we can argue all day about which console is best, there’s one PlayStation 5 feature that no other system can claim: customization. On the original PS5, players could easily snap off the system’s faceplates and replace them with new ones. Sony would naturally keep that feature for its slimmer PS5 model, creating an entirely new line of console covers, starting with its Deep Earth Collection. I didn’t think much of that initially, considering that it was an expected feature.…

Giovanni Colantonio / Digital Trends The PlayStation Portal is an excellent, albeit exclusive handheld gaming console that works with the PS5. In our Portal review, we made it clear that while it cuts a lot of corners, it is an excellent companion to Sony’s titular current-gen console. But to make the most of it, you really do need a PS5, which means if you don’t have one, there’s no point in buying a Portal until you do. Well, we spotted an incredible bundle that includes the PlayStation 5 Slim, a PlayStation…

Nintendo Gamers will want to take advantage of the discounts that are available in Best Buy’s ongoing three-day sale, which includes price cuts on more than 80 Nintendo Switch games. Owners of the hybrid console who just finished what they were playing, and those who want to add more titles to their collection, should check out everything that’s available in the retailer’s Nintendo Switch deals as there’s surely something for everyone. We’ve highlighted our favorite offers below, but if you want to browse through all…

If the rumor mill is to be trusted (and it rarely is), we might see an exclusive Xbox game on Nintendo Switch soon. The rumor comes from Nate the Hate, a content creator with a track record of correctly predicting game announcements. According to him, Microsoft is preparing to launch a critically acclaimed Xbox game on Nintendo’s platform soon. He’s staying tight-lipped on what game that actually is, though. With no confirmation, gaming fans spent the weekend fantasizing about what Xbox title could be Switch-bound.…

Capcom has been in the games business almost as long as Nintendo. Despite never getting into the hardware business, it still developed its own mascot of sorts very early on with Mega Man. This little robot boy, known as Rockman in Japan, was one of the most popular and influential series on the NES, spawning a franchise that became famous across the globe. The core series would lead to cartoons, merchandise, and spinoff series, but it all began with the idea of a little blue robot fighting bosses to take their…

It’s been a long year filled with massive games, but we’ve finally reached the end of 2023. There’s no question that this year will be remembered as one of the all-time best for new releases — and one of the worst for game creators — but it’s been a whirlwind 12 months for the “big three” console makers. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo all had pivotal years, though in entirely different ways. While the Nintendo Switch took a victory lap, the PS5 entered an experimental era. The Xbox Series X, on the other hand,…

Is the gamer in your life very hard to shop for? Well, if they have a Nintendo Switch, they won’t say no to adding another game or accessory to their collection. We’ve pulled out some of the best options that every Switch owner will love this holiday season. We’ve started with our go-to picks, then listed a bunch of additional options at the bottom. PowerA Wireless Switch Controller — $45 Image used with permission by copyright holder For the Switch, Nintendo finally fell in line with Xbox and PlayStation and built a…

Microsoft While a lot of folks tend to focus on how powerful consoles are, there’s a lot to be said about providing an affordable experience, even with slightly less power. The Nintendo Switch has been doing it for years, and for the most part, the Xbox Series S gives a similar experience but has been almost completely ignored, even though it’s still an excellent console. Well, if you’re willing to give it a shot, you can get it from Best Buy for just $250 instead of the usual $300, and you even get three months of…