Microsoft

24

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Xbox One X Pre-Orders Well Beyond Expectations According to Microsoft

As we covered in our Gamescom Xbox event article, the Xbox One X went up for pre-order directly after Microsoft's conference. And according to all sources, it is performing significantly above Microsoft's internal projections. Speaking at Gamescom, Aaron Greenberg stated that they expected the online inventory to last a week…

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18

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Rumor : Xbox One X “Project Scorpio” Edition

Gamescom leaks are beginning to spring and while we don't normally report on rumors here at SG, we feel this is not only valid due to several of our sources, but may be of interest to our readers. It seems that in the vein of the Xbox One "Day One",…

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18

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Conversation : Discussing Game Subscription Services

In this Conversation, we discuss game subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass, PS Now, Jump, and EA/Origin Access. We talk about their current offerings, how they are impacting the industry, and what it means for the future. Itunes : SG Conversation : Game Subscription Services Soundcloud : SG Conversation…

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16

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Crackdown 3 Delayed to Spring 2018

Crackdown 3 has been in development for a long time and while it was scheduled to release alongside the Xbox One X on November 7th, it seems that fans will have to wait a little while longer. The title was officially delayed by Microsoft this evening and they have formally…

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15

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

ReCore Definitive Edition Arriving August 29th

After launching last year in what many call "incomplete form", a definitive edition of ReCore is arriving on August 29th. According to Armature Studio, there will be a formal announcement and more details on August 20th so we will keep you posted as we learn more. Our Take While we…

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08

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Xbox Fluent Design UI Update Arrives for Insiders

The updated UI design for the Xbox One doesn't arrive until the Fall, but some of the Xbox Insiders are getting to preview it early . The update will fundamentally change the way users interact with their Xbox Ones and aims to provide improved navigation speed, customization, and a host…

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01

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Xbox and Taco Bell Team Up for Marketing Deal

Announced today was a partnership between Xbox and Taco Bell to promote the upcoming Xbox One X. From the press release: Beginning August 31, each Taco Bell $5 Box will include a unique code for consumers to text in for a chance to win the new Xbox One X. Boxes…

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06

Jul

By Ains

Latest News

Halo Summer Celebration Kicks Off with Great News for Halo Fans

Halo fans certainly got a treat today with some big announcements. First up, 343i has confirmed an Xbox One X update for Halo 5 including "true" 4K support.  Fans had been wondering why Halo 5 wasn't included in the Xbox One X list at E3 but they have to worry…

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05

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Studio MDHR Confirms Cuphead Exclusivity to Xbox/PC

Since it was first shown in 2015, Cuphead has created a lot of buzz across the industry.  The hand drawn, 2D shooter is finally arriving on Xbox and PC September 29th.  However, the question has been raised frequently if we will eventually see the game on other consoles.  Studio MDHR,…

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27

Jun

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

Xbox One X : Setting the Record Straight and Technical FAQ

Since the announcement of the Xbox One X, there has been a tremendous amount of misinformation, inaccurate details, and general misunderstanding of the console. My goal here is to set the record straight by providing all of the pertinent information for people who don't fully understand how the console functions,…

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23

Jun

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

Opinion : The Xbox One X is a Bargain at $499

The veil has finally lifted off of Project Scorpio. The upcoming console was first revealed at Microsoft's E3 conference in 2016 and for the past year, rumors of all types have swirled around it. How powerful would it be in reality? Would it truly be able to run games in…

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11

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

E3, Latest News

E3 : Microsoft Conference Overview

Microsoft didn't waste any time getting to the Scorpio news as they opened with the console name and design.  After that, they showed a huge mix of gaming titles including over 20 exclusives (either full exclusives or coming to the Xbox first).  Included in the mix were the new Metro…

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08

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Xbox Scorpio : Microsoft Confirms Boost to Available RAM for Games

As we learned in the Digital Foundry reveal in April, the Scorpio has 12gb of GDDR5 RAM.  At the time, it was said that 8gb would be available for games, and 4gb reserved for the OS and UI.  Mike Ybarra, head of Xbox Live, confirmed today that Scorpio tuning is…

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06

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Fable Fortune : Launch Date and Trailer

The Fable Fortune Collectible Card Game will be releasing on Xbox One and PC on July 11th, Microsoft announced today. It will offer both co-op and versus play and for players who want to get the most out of the title, a Founders Pack will be offered for $15 that…

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05

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Podcasts

Bitcast Episode 2 : What We Love and Hate About E3 : Now Live!

You can find episode 2 of our SG Bitcast below!  We discuss a plethora of news across the industry, new rumors, and what we like and dislike about E3 in general.  *Please forgive the slight audio hiccups, we were testing some new equipment. Soundcloud : SG Bitcast Episode 2 Itunes…

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