FTC clears Microsoft of any wrongdoing in Xbox One endorsement case, penalizes Machinima over improper disclosure

FTC clears Microsoft of any wrongdoing in Xbox One endorsement case, penalizes Machinima over improper disclosure

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) struck a settlement with video network Machinima over allegations that influential YouTube broadcasters were improperly paid to endorse Microsoft’s Xbox One. While the mainstream media is bashing Microsoft because that’s just the way any news regarding the company is presented, we went … Read more

REVIEW: Pure Hold’em

REVIEW: Pure Hold'em

Publisher Ripstone Developer VooFoo Studios Review platform Xbox One Release date August 21, 2015 Pure Hold’em is a poker simulator from VooFoo Studios. VooFoo Studios are also the makers of other lounge games like Pure Pool. In a nutshell, it’s a tiny casual game in which you play hold’em against AI or other players online. … Read more

Gigantic closed beta starts tomorrow

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Gigantic will soon transition out of alpha and into closed beta on Friday, August 28. The beta will also allow more gamers to test out the title before its release. If you haven’t yet signed up for a chance to participate in the closed beta, there’s still time. You … Read more

Mad Max runs at 1080p on Xbox One

Mad Max runs at 1080p on Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Avalanche Software’s Mad Max will run at 1080p on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The news was revealed to GamingBolt when they spoke with Avalanche Software’s senior producer John Fuller. When asked whether the open world, post-apocalyptic action title would run at native 1080p resolution on both consoles, he … Read more

REVIEW: Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Gears of War 4 eSports to offer record-setting prize pool

Publisher Microsoft Studios Developer The Coalition Review platform Xbox One Release date August 25, 2015 Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a remake of the original Gears of War which released back in November 2006 for Xbox 360. For those unfamiliar with the title, Gears of War is a third-person shooter originally developed by Epic … Read more

Rockstar Editor will be part of GTA 5’s next update

Rockstar Editor will be part of GTA 5's next update

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Rockstar just announced that it will introduce the Rockstar Editor to the Xbox One version of Grand Theft Auto 5 in the next update. The studio stated, “The upcoming launch of the Rockstar Editor for…Xbox One as the next update to Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online means … Read more

Mad Max now available for digital pre-order on Xbox One

Mad Max now available for digital pre-order on Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Third-person action game Mad Max is now available for digital pre-order and pre-load on Xbox One. The title costs the standard $59.99 in the United States and comes in at a rather large 32.04 GB download. Pre-ordering the game grants you access to The Ripper and Grizzlegrinda Hood Ornament. … Read more