The feature will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S systems in 25 markets from today! Or rather, yesterday! Because I was helping some colleagues with a photoshoot for an upcoming collaboration and it’s going to be “the lit fam”! Ain’t that right Starfire?

After some testing in September, Macrohard (more commonly known as Microsoft) has released Cloud-based support for console gaming, though it is currently still in the Beta format. Microsoft has announced plans to make this mode accessible to all regions over the coming weeks to anyone with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. You know what you don’t need to pay to subscribe to though? US! Because if you sign up to our newsletter, you get a discount on our store items! Then a teeny tiny halo will materialize out of the ether around me while boss swaggers into the room crotch-first with a Supersized Goose for Tiny Box Tim and Mini-Boy Mark! Am I exaggerating? Yes! By how much? Sign up and find out!

Also, it’s no longer necessary to take part in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Insider programs to get the Cloud Gaming options, hell yeah!

Microsoft has mentioned that the ability for console gamers to stream would be a useful feature to have, dare I say advocating to streamline the process. With Cloud gaming, there’s also the option to try out a game without downloading it first. Even lets you play some multiplayer games without necessarily having the title itself, that’s neat! If any games you currently have include a Cloud icon, then you can download your game to the Cloud. I’m a bit of a boomer when it comes to the idea of adopting Cloud gaming, mostly because I’m not exactly a leading expert on the topic… So let me treat you to a meme to compensate!

Speaking of clouds, while I have you, recommend giving Cloudpunk a try. It was touched on in an epic video essay by Hello Future Me on Cyberpunk… The genre, not the mediocre game… Well, it also discusses the mediocre game, but mostly other cool stuff too! Lad’s also recently released a book On Writing And World Building. In addition to his writing advice videos on gaming, tv and literature, he’s also got a book review channel including things outside the usual sci-fi-fantasy wheelhouse.

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The beta has shown some interesting results…

Halo Infinite had its first technical beta this past weekend, giving players a first taste of the highly anticipated shooter. The multiplayer took place across three maps with various bots, giving us a brief overview of the game. Digital Foundry has used this limited test to gather some initial findings on the performance of Halo Infinite across all its platforms, with some surprising results.

Firstly, the game was found to run exceedingly well on the new generation consoles. The Xbox Series X and Series S both manage to maintain frame rate targets of 60fps, while both run well in 120fps modes, too. The Series X exhibits some oddities at times with judder present at high frame rates, even with Variable Refresh Rate enabled. However, these don’t exist on the Series S, which means it might not be due to the console’s CPU but rather something on the GPU front.

On the older generation consoles, however, things did not run so smoothly. The Xbox One X does an admirable job maintaining a 30fps target while aiming at higher resolution gameplay, but the Xbox One S struggles to match that frame rate target even with aggressive dynamic resolution scaling. It’s a method of playing that will likely make you consider an upgrade, with Digital Foundry expressing some curiosity about how this will play out in the more visually demanding single-player mode.

Some work will likely be done before launch to make the game run more optimally on older consoles. Hopefully, there aren’t any Cyberpunk 2077 type issues for older generations. Of course, it is unlikely that any game will launch in the same condition that Cyberpunk did, but there is definitely room for caution for the developers.

In other news, there have been rumours that the new Halo will feature a Battle Royale mode, an interesting development to say the least.

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Alongside using bots to pad out lobbies…

EA and Dice have shed some light on their plans for cross-play in Battlefield 2042.

Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC players will be able to play together. On the other hand, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can only cross-play with each other. Of course, both PC and console players can opt out of crossplay, which will likely smooth concerns regarding the disparity between controller and mouse and keyboard.

Dividing players between console generations might come as a disappointment to some, especially for those with friends who don’t have a decent gaming rig or haven’t been able to snag a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. However, it makes sense. The PS4 and Xbox One versions will have smaller lobbies than on PC and current consoles, with 64 players instead of 128 and slightly condensed maps. Gameplay will otherwise be the same on all platforms, including weather events like tornados.

Cross-progression is in the works too. Your progress and items (including ones you buy) will carry over from one platform to another, so if you hop between PC and PlayStation or Xbox, you’ll have access to all of your gear.

DICE also plans to use bots to fill out lobbies when needed to improve matchmaking and perhaps get you into matches faster. You can’t opt-out from using the bots, though players will always have priority over AI soldiers. If a player leaves mid-game, a bot will take over until someone else joins.

The bots should act similarly to human players, though they won’t be able to use wingsuits or class-based abilities. The AI soldiers can carry out other tasks, like reviving teammates, calling in vehicles and capturing objectives. You’ll be able to battle bots in solo and co-op modes too.

More details about Battlefield 2042 will be revealed at the EA Play Live event on July 22nd.

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No more secret spending on your card…

Over time, many things come and go. Still, one everlasting certainty is the ever-present stories of kids using their parent’s cards in secret, purchasing microtransactions and braving the consequences down the line. Well, fear not, parents, Xbox have just introduced an update that gives you more control over your child’s spending habits. With the new update, you’ll be able to add money to your child’s account directly through the app, which they can then spend as they’d like on games or in-game items. The new settings can be adjusted through the Xbox Family Settings app on iOS and Android.

According to the Xbox blog, you can view your child’s account balance and spending history. You can also turn on an “Ask to Buy” feature that will let your kid request a purchase that they’d like, and then you can either approve (and add funds) or deny the request. The blog also suggests parents may want to integrate this system into things like a reward structure for finishing chores or doing well in school.

The increments shown for adding money to your child’s account are £10, £15, £25, £50, £75 and £100. The family settings app also allows you to manage settings like creating child accounts, setting screen time limits, and managing who your kids can play with online.

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The upgrade will be free and includes some DLC…

During a live-streamed event held on Friday, developer CD Projekt Red provided some details regarding the upcoming next-gen version of The Witcher 3. They informed us that it is simply an update that will be free for those who currently own the game on PC, Xbox One, and PS4, whilst you can make a standalone purchase of the upgraded version if you do not currently own the game.

Speaking about the “next-gen” PC version in September 2020, CD Projekt’s VP of business development Michał Nowakowski told investors it would include improved visual quality and additional features.

“There will be a patch adding visual quality and a few extra features, and of course, we’re not going to charge people for a patch – it’s something they’re going to download, and it will upgrade their game; upgrade their experience – but we’re not going to ask them for extra money,” he said.

“If you have your game on PC, you’ll just download an update – and the game will continue to cost what it currently does on the PC market. We consider it an upgrade of the currently existing game.”

A new set of (free) DLC reportedly inspired by the game’s Netflix show is also being released alongside the upgrade. However, the Netflix DLC items will not be exclusive to the PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S update and will also be available to PS4, Xbox One, and Switch players. We don’t know the scope of the DLC, but it doesn’t sound like it will involve new areas or quests. Witcher 3’s updated cover art for the “Complete Edition” notes includes “extra items inspired by the Netflix series”.

They additionally shared the cover art for the next-gen console upgrade, which you can see below alongside the trailer for The Witcher Season 2.

Déjà vu? 🤔

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this year! Here’s a sneak peek of our updated cover art.

Spoiler alert: we also prepared some free DLCs inspired by @witchernetflix ✨

More info coming soon! pic.twitter.com/O34E1xCReI

— The Witcher (@witchergame) July 10, 2021

The Witcher Season 2 premieres December 17!

Watch the brand new teaser trailer pic.twitter.com/tQ6CBKpquq

— Netflix (@netflix) July 9, 2021

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Fifa 22 will bring next-level Football realism to next-gen…

Fifa 22, releasing October 1st for all supported platforms, is said to be the most realistic edition yet. At the heart of this is an all-new “HyperMotion” system. The technology uses machine learning to produce animations in real-time, leading to more “organic” movement. It also lets EA capture the motion of pro Football players, therefore mimicking a player’s signature movements etc.

To experience HyperMotion at full effect, you need to play on either a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S or Google Stadia. Regardless, the game is still coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC (via Origin and Steam). Although EA didn’t outline differences, a Fifa 22 Legacy Edition is also coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Thankfully, there are other substantial changes which are being implemented on all platforms. EA has hinted at a “complete” revamp of the goalkeeper system, a new club creation experience in Career Mode, “reimagined” Volta Football and a FIFA Ultimate Team Heroes item set representing the tales of legendary players.

As with Madden, it’s apparent EA isn’t completely ready to drop support for previous-gen consoles. That’s not surprising given both the larger player base and shortages that limit the number of PS5 and Xbox Series owners. However, the gaming giant wants to offer a strong incentive to play on newer machines. Don’t be surprised if FIFA 23 cuts off PS4 and Xbox One players.

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Borderlands 3 has added cross-play functionality, a new level cap, and new legendaries for players to hunt…

A new update for Borderlands 3 was announced today. Along with it comes many new features for the game, cross-play functionality being one of them. The new cross-play functionality will allow players across Steam, Epic Games Store, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S to all play together through the game’s SHiFT Matchmaking system. Sadly, this does not include PlayStation users.

The process is simple enough. Players will simply have to make a uniquely named ShiFT account.

Another big change following the update is the increase in the level cap to level 72. This allows players to create more powerful builds to tackle Borderlands and its various DLCs.

Additionally, endless seasonal events have been added. Such events can be made active or inactive by players. This does not include the game’s various limited time events. Examples of seasonal events include Bloody Harvest, Broken Hearts Day, and Revenge of the Cartels. Players, therefore, can complete challenges and collect loot from the events for as long as they need to collect it all. This means players will not be rushed in getting some of the legendary gear required for their builds. The update also includes a new finale event for the True Trials mini-events for the most powerful players (high skill level requirement).

The update follows numerous balancing tweaks for Borderlands 3, as well as two season passes of DLC content.

For those who don’t know, Borderlands 3 is an open-world, high action, role-playing first-person shooter game in which you play as ‘Vault Hunters’, traversing Pandora in the never-ending quest for treasure. Players make their own builds, explore, complete missions and of course, loot. You are constantly trying to get your hands on legendary loot, so you can take on harder missions with greater rewards. All of this can be done by yourself or with friends.

It seems like now is a good time for new players to get involved with Borderlands 3. It is also a good time for old players to revisit, with the added potential to strengthen their builds even further (due to the increased level cap).

This update also comes after announcing the ‘Tiny Tina’s Wonderland’ spinoff series at E3, 2021. It is a four-player co-op game set in “an unpredictable fantasy world”, taking place after the events of Borderlands 2 DLC Assault on Dragon Keep.

Similarly, we also received word that the Borderlands movie recently finished filming.

It seems to be a good year so far for Borderlands fans as we keep getting new content for Pandora’s whacky universe.

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“It’s about finding the right team and the right opportunity”…

Killer Instinct is a series of fighting video games originally created by Rare and published by Midway, Nintendo, and Microsoft Studios. The original Killer Instinct was released for arcades in 1994; the game was then released for the Super NES and Game Boy in 1995. Its popularity led to a sequel, Killer Instinct 2, released for arcades in 1996; the game was then released as Killer Instinct Gold for the Nintendo 64.

The most recent instalment was the series reboot Killer Instinct (2013) for the Xbox One.

Microsoft head of gaming Phil Spencer has now discussed the possibility of a return for the Killer Instinct series.

During the latest Dropped Frames podcast on Wednesday, he stated, “there are so many good games in our catalogue that we’d love to visit…the response when we redid KI at the launch of Xbox One was fantastic.”

“I will just say, [Xbox Game Studios head] Matt [Booty] and I have discussed many times KI and where we would like to go with it, and it’s not out of our minds that—it might be out of our minds—but it’s in our hearts and in our minds that we want to continue to do something with KI.

“It’s about finding the right team and the right opportunity,” Spencer added, “but it is not due to any kind of lack of desire on our part that we’re not doing more with KI because we love the franchise and the community response.”

In a 2019 Game Informer interview, Booty noted, “It’s been a few years now, but I was fortunate enough to work with the team who rebooted Killer Instinct,” he said. “That really came about because there was an energy and a passion for it.

“Those are the scenarios that I love, and I think that those tend to work out a little better than trawling through a spreadsheet going, ‘ah, nobody’s done this in a while, maybe we could reboot that one’.

“I think when somebody has a personal passion for it, it can really work out.”

This comes as great news for any fans of the KI series; a next-gen instalment could be on the cards.

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The Xbox One S is out next month, so today we will be looking at why you should invest in the new Microsoft console.

For starters, the main idea to make the Xbox One S was so that the console was a lot smaller than the huge original Xbox One. The Xbox One S is 40% smaller than the original Xbox One. As the Xbox One S is considerably smaller, you can use a stand so that you can have you Xbox standing vertically or you can lay the Xbox down.

The Xbox One S will also feature 4K graphics, which is four times the resolution of standard HD. You will be able to stream content on your favourite streaming apps such as Netflix and Amazon Instant Video in 4K resolution. The new console will also be able to upscale all previously released Xbox One games to 4K graphics and will support HDR visuals.

All.

— Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) July 1, 2016

Along with the console, you will also be able to get the new and improved Xbox One controller. The new controller will have a sleeker design and be able to reach up to twice the wireless range of the original controller. The new controller will also have textured grips and Bluetooth® technology so you can use the controller for PC and smart phone gaming.

Finally, the Xbox One S will have an IR blaster so you will be able to turn on devices such as your TV without needing the remote. The console will also have 2TB of storage meaning you have loads of room for all of your Xbox One and Xbox 360 games.

The only reason against buying an Xbox One S is that Project Scorpio is out next year. The console that will arrive with 12GB of RAM and 6 teraflops of power.

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Below you will find the videos of the 2016 E3 press conference archive and schedule. The conferences will included Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, EA and Bethesda.

EA Conference – Sunday, June 12, 1:00 PM PST

Big Games

• Titanfall 2
• Mass Effect: Andromeda
• Madden NFL 2017
• FIFA 17
• Star Wars (DICE + Motive)
• Star Wars (Visceral)
• Star Wars (Respawn)
• Battlefield 1

Bethesda Conference – Sunday, June 12, 7:00 PM PST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_1mzhRQSsM

Skip to 28:00 (due to delay)

Big Games

• Quake Champions
• Fallout 4 DLC
• Skyrim Special Edition
• Prey
• Doom DLC
• Dishonoured 2

Microsoft Conference – Monday June 13, 9:30 PM PST

Skip to 10:00 (Due to delay)

Big Games

• Gears of War 4
• Battlefield 1
• Forza Horizons 3
• Recore
• Final Fantasy XV
• Killer Instinct
• Inside
• We happy few
• Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
• Tekken 7
• Dead Rising 4
• Scalebound
• Sea of Thieves
• State of Decay 2
• Halo Wars 2

Sony Conference – Monday, June 13, 6:00 PM PST

Big Games

• God of War
• Days Gone
• The Last Guardian
• Horizon Zero Dawn
• Detroit Becomes Human
• Resident Evil 7
• Farpoint
• Battlefront VR Xwing Mission
• Batman Arkham VR
• Final Fantasy VR Experience
• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
• Skylanders Imaginators
• Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens
• Death Stranding
• Spider Man

Ubisoft Conference – Monday June 13, 1:00 PM PST

Skip to 30:00 (Due to delay)

Big Games

• Just Dance 2017
• Ghost Recon Wildlands
• South Park: The Fractured But Whole
• The Division: Underground and Survival DLC
• Eagle Flight
• Star Trek: Bridge Crew
• For Honor
• Trials of the Blood Dragon
• Grow Up
• Watch Dogs 2
• Steep

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