Tomb Raider is dead, long live Tomb Raider!

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: With the dust settled and the furore mostly over, we can finally start coming to terms with Tomb Raider as an Xbox exclusive on its own terms; what it has to offer and what we can expect. Recently however, I’ve heard arguments that the purchase was a bad move … Read more

ICXM E3 Roundup

Ubisoft transfers 1666: Amsterdam rights back to creator

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: The Electronic Entertainment Expo comes but once a year and always has the potential to either delight or discourage – and usually amuse. This year’s E3 was most certainly one of the best in recent years, particularly for Xbox and especially if you only count the first day. Day … Read more

Shenmue 3 revealed, may come to Xbox One

Shenmue 3 revealed, may come to Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Update: The Kickstarter page has been updated with a response to multiplatform questions and undecided platforms. The FAQ, “Will there be an Xbox/Wii U/Linux/Mac version for Shenmue 3?” has the answer “Currently we are planning development only for PC (Windows) and PS4. Other platforms have not been decided yet.” … Read more

Multiplatform Final Fantasy VII remake revealed

Multiplatform Final Fantasy VII remake revealed

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: It’s finally happening: Final Fantasy VII (seven, the good one) is getting a remake. It’s coming to Playstation first, but Xbox will likely get it not long afterwards. There’s only a cinematic trailer so far, but gameplay footage surely can’t be far away, can it? Square Enix have their … Read more

New Xbox One UI featuring Cortana coming soon

New Xbox One UI featuring Cortana coming soon

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: The Xbox One is about to get a whole new coat of paint, with a brand new user interface “coming soon”. The new UI is designed to be as fast and responsive as possible, with a new slide-in panel with quick access to common features – similar to but … Read more

New Hitman game coming to Xbox One

New Hitman game coming to Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: There’s a new Hitman game coming, and it’s called… uh, Hitman, apparently. No major details yet, but it’s definitely coming. Agent 47 is back, and considering the last game wasn’t a huge hit, it’s a slight surprise. Square Enix has their own conference later today (Tuesday, 16 June, 6pm … Read more

Bethesda teases us with a very short Doom reveal

Bethesda teases us with a very short Doom reveal

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Bethesda are hosting their own E3 conference for the first time in their history this year, and are taking the opportunity to tease us at every turn. Come June 14th they’ll hardly be a gamer in the world who isn’t watching or at least wishing they were watching the … Read more

Mass Effect creator Casey Hudson joins Microsoft

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Casey Hudson, former Bioware project lead on games such as Mass Effect, has joined Microsoft Studios as a creative director. Microsoft state that his new role will involve exciting new technologies including their new Hololens augmented-reality headset. Hudson will be reporting to Kudo Tsunoda, CVP of Next Gen Experiences … Read more