Xbox boss raises eyebrows with claim Microsoft expected Redfall reviews to be “double digits” higher

Xbox boss raises eyebrows with claim Microsoft expected Redfall reviews to be “double digits” higher

As the fallout from Redfall’s release continues, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has raised eyebrows with his claim that Microsoft expected the game to score much better in critics’ reviews. During a wide-ranging interview with Kinda Funny, Spencer said Xbox had planned for Redfall to land with an average review score “double digits” higher than the … Read more

Dead Island 2 shifts 1m copies in its first weekend of release

Dead Island 2 shifts 1m copies in its first weekend of release

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. It might have had a bit of a tumultuous development journey – to put it mildly – but Dead Island 2 is off to a flying start, having successfully shifted over 1m copies in its … Read more

Apex Legends’ next hero is disgraced Thunderdome Games champ Ballistic

Apex Legends' next hero is disgraced Thunderdome Games champ Ballistic

Arriving with Season 17 on 9th May. Developer Respawn has introduced the latest member to Apex Legends’ playable roster: disgraced Thunderdome Games champion Ballistic, who’ll be joining the free-to-play battle royale hit on 9th May as part of its new season. As is now customary, Ballistic – real name August Montgomery Brinkman – gets his … Read more

There’s an official Call of Duty board game

There's an official Call of Duty board game

  An official Call of Duty board game has been announced. Activision and Arcane Wonders released a teaser video, below, that doesn’t tell us much of anything about “Call of Duty: The Board Game”, but the official blurb helps a bit. “Get ready for the ultimate Call of Duty tabletop experience! We’re excited to announce … Read more

The Division 2 native current-gen versions “unlikely” due to PS4/Xbox One audience

The Division 2 native current-gen versions “unlikely” due to PS4/Xbox One audience

Ubisoft has said it is unlikely to launch native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, as taking “full advantage” of the current console generation would also mean leaving players on PS4 and Xbox One behind. The Division 2 originally launched back in March 2019, with versions for PS4, … Read more