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Brawler from the original Xbox brawler coming to next-gen

Yet another multi-platform release will launch its add-content as a timed exclusive on Xbox One. A new trailer for Inquisition shown off at Microsoft’s E3 press conference revealed Xbox One users will receive premiere content” first. BioWare producer Cameron Lee revealed the new entry in the series will feature improved …

Crackdown 3 is official and coming to Xbox One. Powered by what Microsoft describes as ‘an army of dedicated servers’, big promises have been made about its approach to multiplayer. Note it actually goes by the name Crackdown, and not Crackdown 3. The game retains the series’ trademark cel-shaded graphical …

GTA creator David Jones leading development of new title

Fantasy action title Scalebound will only be available on Microsoft console

Hideki Kamiya took to the stage to reveal Platinum Games’ new IP Scalebound. The title will be exclusive to Xbox One and retains Kamiya and Platinum’spenchant for over the top action. A trailer shown off at Microsoft’s Press Briefing saw a young man fighting, and being caught in the middle …

Original Xbox IP Phantom Dust is staging a comeback on Xbox One. A first-party Microsoft title, Phantom Dust made its debut on the original Xbox in 2004. It launched only in Japan and North America. It’s a pseudo-card-based strategy title that relies heavily on mental and reflex skill. Players must …

Hundreds of developers making games for new-gen console

Sequel to 2013 reboot coming next Christmas

The next game from Limbo developers Playdead is leading Microsoft’s 2015 line-up. It’s called Inside and is a stylish side-scrolling puzzle platformer, that looks to take place amidst some sort of oppressive society. It will be released first on Xbox One and will arrive early next year. Also on the …