XCOM: Enemy Within and more games now backward compatible

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Major Nelson has just announced that XCOM: Enemy Within will also be joining Xbox One’s large amount of backward compatible titles. While we were originally led to believe that only the base game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, would be available it now seems that this standalone expansion will also be … Read more

Until Dawn developer going multiplatform

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Supermassive Games, the developer behind the critically-acclaimed Until Dawn, which launched last year exclusively on PlayStation 4, wants to end its status as a PlayStation exclusive developer, embracing the multiplatform world when interviewed by MCV today. “We’ve worked closely with Sony for as long as the studio has been … Read more

Tactical shooter Kinetik may come to Xbox One

Here's your daily Xbox One briefing

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Hero Machine Studios opened their Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming tactical shooter Kinetik. The game features massively destructible environments. Hero Machine Studios was formed by veteran developers Mat Broome and Kevin McPherson, both of whom worked on franchises like Everquest and Planetside. Mat also has fourteen years of experience … Read more

ReCore release date possibly leaked

OPINION: Microsoft needs to market ReCore better

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: ReCore, an upcoming action-adventure game for Xbox One and Windows has just had its much-awaited release date leaked by a UK retailer priced at £40(~$60) with a date of October 28, 2016. Take this with a grain of salt as it is a leak, and may not be accurate. … Read more

REVIEW: Raiden V

REVIEW: Raiden V

Publisher MOSS Developer MOSS Review platform Xbox One Release date May 11, 2016 When I was young Tyrian was one of my most favorite games. Not only did it feature beautiful graphics, but the levels were exotic and varied. The shooting mechanics were spot-on and the upgrade system coupled with the fantastic, powerful weapons made … Read more

Minecraft competitive mode gets trailer

Competitive multiplayer coming to Minecraft on consoles

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Minecraft’s competitive mode, called Battle, has received a new trailer ahead of its console release. Announced in May, this competitive multiplayer mode will be free with the initial three maps. Players wishing to purchase any additional maps will need to pay around $3 per map pack. Matches support 4-player … Read more

Halo 3: Anniversary possibly leaked by Amazon

Halo 3: Anniversary menu possibly leaked

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Update: The picture might be a fan drawing but the fact that it appeared on Amazon makes us believe it’s true. Amazon has a history of using images off odd sources sometimes. This might be a placeholder for Halo 3: Anniversary because what other possible game would they need … Read more

REVIEW: Soul Axiom

REVIEW: Soul Axiom

Publisher Wales Interactive Developer Wales Interactive Review platform Xbox One Release date Jun 8, 2016 When I first heard about Soul Axiom, I was immediately interested as it was marketed as a story-driven puzzle game. I’m the type of person who prefers story and character driven experiences, so this game seemed like the perfect thing … Read more