Category: xbox one

Over 6 million user-created maps are coming to ‘Halo: MCC’

[ad_1] There’s still no official time frame for when you can expect to use Forge maps, although it won’t be for a while when the developers plan to stagger MCC-tuned releases of each Halo game on PC. All the same, it could be appreciated by fans. Microsoft and 343 initially released MCC in a messy, […]

The story behind every Xbox One controller ever made

[ad_1] The clip walks through ‘common’ controllers based on themes, whether it’s colors, laser-etched patterns or the many game-themed models (did you know the Sea of Thieves pad was inspired by a gem in a shop?). You’ll often know why Microsoft chose a certain material or visual element. However, the real highlights are the rarities. […]

DICE cancels ‘Battlefield V’ close combat mode to help its focus

[ad_1] It’s not certain why this mode got the cut where other changes didn’t, but it may be a simple matter of concentrating on what BFV does best. The Battlefield series is defined by large-scale multiplayer bouts, and even the Firestorm battle royale mode lines up with that philosophy. Intimate ten-player matches? Not so much […]

‘Blair Witch’ expertly remixes horror gaming’s greatest hits

[ad_1] Blair Witch, the video game, is terrifying. Developed by Bloober Team, the studio behind Layers of Fear, Blair Witch is a mosaic of modern tropes culled from the most nightmarish horror games of the past decade. It has a camcorder mechanic, a lot like Outlast; it uses a flashlight as a demon deterrent, à […]

Siege’ adds a ‘Fortnite’ style Battle Pass

[ad_1] Much like other games, Siege‘s full-fledged Battle Pass will be divided into free and paid tracks. You can earn items by completing goals in either track, but you can safely presume that the most desirable goodies will only be available in the paid tier. Either pass will shed more light on Rainbow director Dr. […]

‘Doom Eternal’ multiplayer trailer highlights strategic gameplay

[ad_1] Launching on November 22nd alongside the single-player campaign mode, Doom Eternal‘s multiplayer mode is a strictly 2-versus-1 affair. One player will take on the role of the Slayer, the iconic, green-helmed hero of the series. The other two players can pick between five demons, each with their own pros and cons. The Pain Elemental, […]

Epic tones down overpowered mechs in ‘Fortnite’ competitive modes

[ad_1] Epic said it would “continue to monitor” the effect of the change ahead of the Champion Series event next weekend. It’s not clear if there will be accompanying changes to everyday gameplay. It doesn’t take much divination to understand why Epic would scale things back. The battle robots move quickly, deal tremendous damage and […]

Cult investigation game ‘The Church in the Darkness’ is available now

[ad_1] At its heart, you play an investigator sneaking into Freedom Town, a South American commune created by the seemingly cult-like Collective Justice Mission, as you find out what happened to your nephew. However, it’s not necessarily going to be a Jonestown-style tragedy. Sometimes the leaders are genuinely compassionate, other times they’re brutal. You may […]

‘No Man’s Sky VR’ arrives August 14th with ‘Beyond’ update

[ad_1] It includes several big updates, including support for PSVR and other virtual reality headsets. That’ll let you experience all parts of the game in VR. Beyond will also greatly expand the social and multiplayer options, helping you meet and play with other people. Though No Man’s Sky is adopting some MMO-style gameplay, it won’t […]