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Asheron’s Call Calls It Quits After 17 Years
On November 2, 1999, Microsoft and Turbine launched Asheron’s Call, a massively multiplayer online fantasy role-playing game that stood toe-to-toe with the likes of EverQuest and Ultima Online. On January 31, Asheron’s Call and its sequel are coming to an end. Asheron’s Call was my first serious MMO, before I got my hands on EQ…
By Mike Fahey Published December 20, 2016 -
Minecraft Gets A Fallout Makeover
A new add on pack to Minecraft will add locations and characters from the Fallout series. In a new blog post, Mojang revealed that the additions are coming soon to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The pack will cost $5.99 USD and will add a variety…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 15, 2016 -
How To Get To Forza Horizon 3’s New Blizzard Mountain
The first big expansion for Forza Horizon 3 is now live on PC and Xbox One, adding ice and snow to the game’s varied Australian terrain, just a plane ride away. Blizzard Mountain adds a rather expansive new area to the game, a wintry place that’s very friendly to trucks and snow tires. New physics,…
By Mike Fahey Published December 13, 2016 -
New Update Makes It Even Easier To Play Mini Games Like Skee Ball Inside Halo 5
J. Dickinson Este invented the first Skee Ball machine in 1909, and just over a century later, the game has finally made its way into Halo 5 Reddit user AllAboutPenguins tried to recreate the classic arcade variation on bowling using Halo’s now robust level editing tools, and said “I started building a skeeball map before…
By Ethan Gach Published December 10, 2016 -
I’m Pretty Into These Buttons Under My Game Controller
Recently I’ve been using a new controller to play video games. It has buttons on the top, and triggers on the back. It also has buttons underneath “Buttons underneath?” you might be saying. “That is madness! What will they think of next??” Or maybe you’re thinking to yourself, “Sheesh, this guy is only now learning…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 1, 2016 -
Happy Birthday To The Original Xbox’s First Unofficial Mascot
Azurik: Rise of Perathia came out within two weeks of the first Xbox’s launch back in November of 2001. It was supposed to be Microsoft’s interpretation of Mario meets Zelda, showing off what the new system could do and creating a iconic dynasty in the process. Instead, the blue-skinned stud rocking Goku hair and goggles…
By Ethan Gach Published November 25, 2016 -
Microsoft’s Solitaire Now Available On Rival Phones
Microsoft’s own version of Solitaire, one of the most popular and enduring video games of all time, is now available for the first time ever on a platform that isn’t Windows. It’s part of an app—available for both iOSand Android—called Microsoft Solitaire Collection, which bundles five card games (Klondike/classic Solitaire, Spider, Freecell, Tripeaks and Pyramid)…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2016 -
Microsoft Apologizes For Perceived Racial Slur In Xbox Email
Earlier today, Microsoft sent out a promotional email for Dead Rising 4. The pitch was some zombies singing Christmas Carols, and the email had the subject line “NNNNGGGHHHAAAA”. The intent was obviously to put into text the kind of noise a zombie makes, but when you arrange those letters together and say them out loud,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 21, 2016 -
Minecraft‘s New ‘Exploration’ Update Adds Maps, Mansions, And Llamas
Minecraft just got a big new update on PC and Mac. Titled the Exploration Update, it adds maps that lead you to special (and perilous) treasure locations, an evil counterpart to Villagers called—not joking—“Illagers,” woodland mansion dungeons, and llamas that’ll transport your loot. Here’s a trailer: If you want to know more, check out our…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 14, 2016 -
Xbox Holiday Update Rolling Out With Clubs, Group Chat, Emojis And More
The Xbox community across Xbox One, PC and mobile platforms is about to get a whole lot more communal. Microsoft is rolling out the Xbox Holiday Update, making it easier to find friends, find games and communicate with stupid little faces. As you can see in the screenshot above with the odd choice of team…
By Mike Fahey Published November 10, 2016 -
Infinite Warfare‘s Windows 10 And Steam Versions Don’t Play Together
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare launched today, and while it may be tempting for PC gamers to pick it up through the Windows 10 store at a substantial discount, not being able to battle online with Steam players is probably a deal breaker. The basic edition of Infinite Warfare is $59.99 on Steam. On the…
By Mike Fahey Published November 4, 2016 -
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection Is Free On Xbox One Right Now
Though we’ve seen nothing from Microsoft, Gearbox or 2K mentioning any sort of special offer, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is now available for free in the Microsoft Store. Weird. Update: It’s a gift from Microsoft! Reader Nick sent in a tip letting us know that the two game bundle, which includes both remastered versions of…
By Mike Fahey Published October 27, 2016 -
Windows 10 Gets Built-In Game Streaming This Spring
The Xbox One has built-in game streaming, so why not Windows? During today’s Windows 10 event, Microsoft announced that Beam interactive broadcasting technology would be built into the operating system with this spring’s free Creators Update. Streaming from a PC can be a complicated affair. Microsoft aims to make the experience as easy as it…
By Mike Fahey Published October 26, 2016 -
The Impossible Problem of Where Minecraft Goes Next
It’s been two years since Microsoft bought Minecraft, and the new owners are faced with a conundrum: what do you do with a game that is already a phenomenon? Complicating things further, Minecraft is now a seven-year old game. While lot of work has been put into keeping the game current, Minecraft is also beginning…
Robert Guthrie Published October 19, 2016 -
I Keep Going Back To The First Forza Horizon
Do you have a game you regularly return to, just because you like how it feels? For me, that game is Forza Horizon I love hopping into a car and zipping my way through Horizon’s Colorado to the tune of pulsing music and the roar of the engine. I also like zipping my way through…
GB Burford Published October 7, 2016 -
Gears Of War 4 Runs Like It Was Made For PC
Earlier this year Microsoft released the DX12-powered Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on PC, and it was a stuttering mess. Looks like Microsoft and developer The Coalition learned a lot from that debacle, because the Windows 10 version of Gears of War 4 runs like a proper PC release should. Now keep in mind that I…
By Mike Fahey Published October 6, 2016