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Xbox is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming feature set with a new update. Players can now send links to invite other players to directly join a multiplayer game via Cloud, as shared via Xbox Wire on Tuesday.I quickly tested this feature using Age of Mythology: Retold, verifying that it’s already live. In order to use it, players just need to be playing some kind of multiplayer game through Xbox Cloud Gaming. From there, open the Xbox tab, navigate to game invites, then select Anyone. Copy the link and share it with whoever you want to play with.The invite code feature…

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The Horizon series has a knack for bad timing. When series debut Horizon Zero Dawn released, Breath of the Wild came out mere days later. Last year, when Horizon Forbidden West came out, Elden Ring was on its heels days after. Now, it seems, Horizon is overshadowing itself.Comparing Resident Evil 4’s Chainsaw Demo To The Original GameIt’s been just over a year since Forbidden West came out and, aside from the recently released Horizon Call of the Mountain for PlayStation VR 2, the franchise is largely sitting idly.Sure, Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC Burning Shores is set to come out in April.…

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SPEAKER 1: Games in this podcast range from E to M. TINA AMINI: Hello, and welcome to the official Xbox Podcast. I’m here with a very special guest today, I get the great pleasure of introducing you all to Craig Duncan, our new Head of Xbox Game Studios. Welcome to Xbox Studio, not to be confused with your Xbox Game Studios. CRAIG DUNCAN: So I’m in charge of this as well? This is new, like this is — that’s, I didn’t realize that. TINA AMINI: We don’t make games here– CRAIG DUNCAN: Good to see you, Tina. TINA AMINI: Good…

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“I’ll remember you, even after I die.”This quote, delivered half-way through Lost Records: Rage and Bloom’s first “tape,” is perhaps the most concise and poignant way to convey what Don’t Nod’s latest title is about. Lost Records is a game that revels in the melodrama and contradictory nature of adolescence. It understands the yearning we all once had to be completely unknowable and one-of-a-kind while also being fully-understood, accepted, and loved. Within its eight or so hours, insecurity and conviction walk hand-in-hand while the assumed invincibility of youth is stretched to its breaking point. How can one summer–how can life–feel…

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The Rise of Virtual Economies in Online Gaming Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) have undergone significant transformations since their inception. One of the most influential aspects of these games is the development of intricate in-game economies, where virtual currencies play a crucial role in shaping player experiences.Games like World of Warcraft Classic exemplify how gold, the primary in-game currency, dictates the flow of resources, influences player interactions, and creates a dynamic marketplace. Over the years, in-game economies have evolved from simple bartering systems to complex financial ecosystems where supply, demand, and inflation directly impact gameplay.The Role of Gold in…

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Pre-orders for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds were the second highest grossing item on Steam last week. The action RPG rose up one spot as it approaches its release; the game is set to come out on February 28th and there appears to be a massive groundswell of excitement surrounding the title. Counter-Strike 2 once again was the biggest performer of the week, while Valve’s Steam Deck rose… Source link

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A rating spotted on Singapore’s ratings board practically confirms what we had already guessed, that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is indeed on its way. After claims that the game would be shadow dropped at an upcoming Xbox showcase, pro skater Tyshawn Jones outright stating that there was a new remaster coming out that he’s in, a big Easter-egg in Black Ops 6, and then a countdown timer appearing on the official Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater website, the appearance on Singapore’s rating board even further establishes this remaster’s arrival as one of the worst-kept secrets. But who cares, because ultimately…

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Xbox updates are rolling out with great new features. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can easily invite friends to join their Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) sessions with a single sharable link. Plus, players can enjoy more cloud playable games. In case you missed it, Xbox is exploring AI research, and in January, Xbox introduced a network quality indicator, and a new controller update was released to improve gameplay. Read on for more details: Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) Send invite links to friends to join your cloud gaming session Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members using Xbox Cloud…

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Warner Bros. is canceling its planned Wonder Woman game and shutting down three studios: Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, according to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier.Schreier broke the news on Bluesky today, followed by the release of a full report on Bloomberg. Shortly after Schreier’s post, WB confirmed the shut downs to Kotaku in a statement:We have had to make some very difficult decisions to structure our development studios and investments around building the best games possible with our key franchises -– Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC and Game of Thrones. After careful consideration, we are closing…

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Remember when I announced that one of the best homebrew developer’s of Sarah Jane Avory, was working on a new Commodore 64 RPG that is inspired by the classic of Ultima? Well I’ve just looked through the Commodore 64/128 Facebook group, and have just found out that that not only is this Commodore 64 game now called ‘ Kouyate ‘, but there’s been some new footage teased with additional in game music by @nordischsound.Here’s the latest from Sarah, who was also behind games such as Soul Force, Zeta Wing, Briley Witch Chronicles. “Ever since the 80s I’ve always wanted to…

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