Tag: Xbox Series X

Xbox Game Pass Family Plan subscription reportedly in the works

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 31 March 2022

Microsoft is reportedly working towards introducing new family plan options for Xbox Game Pass.

According to Windows Central, multiple sources have confirmed the company is looking into options to launch an Xbox Game Pass Family Plan. The report claims that the new plan will arrive sometime later this year.

“According to trusted sources familiar with Microsoft‘s efforts, we can now confirm that Xbox is moving ahead with an Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, which should be set to launch sometime this year,” the report states.

The report claims that the highest tier of the Xbox Game Pass Family Plan will grant access to five players for games across the entire Xbox Game Pass library. Pricing and availability for the family plan has not been revealed. However, it’s likely that subscribing to the family plan will be cheaper than paying the subscription of five individual accounts.

It also still remains to be seen if Microsoft will launch the family plan globally or if it will receive a regional rollout. Additionally, it’s not yet known if the new plan covers access to both PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass. The other unknown is how it will integrate into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Xbox Game Pass currently grants access to a library of over 100 games in a Netflix-style subscription service. Additionally, the service also enables access to online services, cloud saves, and Xbox Games with Gold titles each month. Xbox Game Pass is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Android and iOS. Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass cost $11.99/month, respectively.

Nintendo currently offers a family plan for its Switch Online subscription service. A 12-month subscription of the family membership costs $44.99 and supports eight Nintendo Accounts.

Tags gaming, Microsoft, Video games, Xbox Series X

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Apex Legends’ current-gen Xbox Series X and PS5 update is now available

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 29 March 2022

Apex Legends’ current-generation Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 update has finally arrived.

The update includes 4K visuals HDR and improved shadow/draw distances on current-gen consoles, but unfortunately, no 120hz refresh rate support — that feature is “coming in future updates.”

Support for the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller and its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback is also coming in a later update, alongside more visual improvements on the Series X and PS5. It’s also worth noting that the Xbox Series S version of the game is only updated with HDR support.

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PlayStation players: check out the info below to learn how to update your game 👇
Xbox players: no action is needed. Apex will update via Smart Delivery.

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— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) March 29, 2022

The update will arrive on the Xbox Series X/S via ‘Smart Delivery,’ so the latest version of the game should install automatically. On PS5, you need to navigate to ‘Your Collection’ under the Game Library on the console’s dashboard. Next, find Apex Legends, select it and download the next-gen version.

Alongside the update, Apex is also launching a new ‘Control’ limited-time event focused on its 9 vs. 9 game mode that launched back in February.

With Halo Infinite‘s relevance waning due to an extreme lack of new content, I’m strongly considering diving back into Apex, especially now that this new current-gen update has launched.

Image credit: Respawn Entertainment

Source: @PlayApex

Tags gaming, PlayStation 5, Video games, Xbox Series X

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Montreal-based Motive’s Dead Space remake releasing in early 2023

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 11 March 2022

Montreal-based Motive’s remake of Dead Space will arrive in “early 2023,” according to a recent livestream from the studio.

The Electronic Arts’ studio also detailed how it’s improving original Dead Space’s already excellent audio, including the noise Isaac Clarke’s Plasma Cutter makes, and other notable features like his breathing and heart rate.

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— Dead Space (@deadspace) March 11, 2022

Interestingly, Clarke’s dialogue will shift based on how tired the character is through a new ‘Intelligent Dialogue’ system that features three variations: ‘Normal,’ ‘Fatigued’ and ‘Injure.’

The remake of 2008’s Dead Space was announced last July. The survival horror title is regarded widely as one of the best titles released in the genre. It focuses Clarke’s fight to stay alive onboard a mysteriously empty mining starship called the USG Ishimura.

Though I played Dead Space on the Xbox 360 back when it was first released, beyond its absolutely terrifying enemies and spooky spaceship atmosphere, I remember very little about the title beyond the fact that I really enjoyed it, so I’m looking forward to diving into this remake.

The Dead Space remake is set to come to Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PC.

Image credit: EA

Via: IGN

Tags Dead Space, EA Motive, PlayStation 5, Video games, Xbox Series X

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Xbox Series X bundles now in stock at Walmart

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 10 March 2022

Microsoft’s sought-after Xbox Series X is currently in stock at Walmart Canada.

These aren’t just standard Series X consoles, though, and instead are bundles that include an additional controller.

Three #XboxSeriesX bundles are now in stock ONLINE ONLY at Walmart Canada!

Multiple orders will be cancelled. Limit 1 per household. Please check your confirmation email for shipping timelines.

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— Walmart Canada Gaming (@WalmartCAGaming) March 10, 2022

Below are all of the bundles currently in stock:

Xbox Series X Electric Volt Controller Bundle — $674

Xbox Series X Carbon Black Controller Bundle — $674

Xbox Series X Robot White Bundle — $674

This story will be updated when the Series X is no longer in stock.

Tags Video games, Xbox Seriers X, Xbox Series X

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Halo Infinite’s co-op campaign won’t launch alongside Season 2

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 7 March 2022

Halo Infinite is a stellar game in desperate need of new content.

Though the game suffers from issues like desync, ranked not feeling rewarding (the reset didn’t help) and other technical problems, Halo Infinite’s most significant problem is a lack of new content. For a free-to-play multiplayer designed to be a “live service,” there just isn’t much life to the game.

Thankfully, that’s set to change to an extent. When Season of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode launches on May 3rd, eager fans will get a new arena and Big Team Battle maps’ Catalyst’ and ‘Breaker,’ as well as the return of ‘King of the Hill’ mode. Two other new game modes are also coming, ‘Land Grab’ and ‘Last Spartan,’ with the latter being described as a “free-for-all elimination.”

All this sounds like good news, right? Unfortunately, the release of four-player campaign co-op has been pushed back once again.

Joseph Staten, the head of Halo Infinite says 343 aims to “deliver Campaign network co-op later in Season 2.”

“It’s going to take more time to land a high-quality, full-featured 4-player network co-op experience in the massive, wide-open world of Halo Infinite.”

Staten goes on to mention that 343 Industries plans to bring a 2-player split-screen co-op experience to Xbox and that the title’s anticipated ‘Forge mode’ is still set for a season 3 release.

As someone who at one point was really into Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode but has fallen off playing it recently, I’m excited for new maps and game modes to hit the game, but the wait between now and the beginning of Season 2 Lone Wolves feels positively barren. All we know that’s coming to the game is ‘Tactical Ops,’ a new limited-time event focused on the ‘Team Tactical’ playlist.

Halo Infinite launched back in December without co-op and Forge mode, two features the series has become known for. While Infinite’s initial reception was resoundingly positive, 343 has been heavily criticized for the lack of new content hitting the title over the last few months following season 1’s extension to May.

Source: 343 Industries

Tags 343 Industries, Halo Infinite, Xbox Series X

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Playground Games brings Sign Language accessibility features to Forza Horizon 5

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 28 February 2022

Playground Games has added American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) to Forza Horizon 5‘s in-game cinematics.

According to the developer, the update includes actors from the deaf and hard of hearing community signing sections of the critically acclaimed racing title’s story through roughly 150 cutscenes.

The scenes include jumping into challenges, getting ready for races and encountering other players across Mexico.

The feature was created with the help of Cameron Akitt, an avid gamer who grew up hard of hearing.

“We should be able to access the same story beats and narrative components. Otherwise, we’re only getting half the picture and not getting the full experience. Including sign language is about enabling more deaf and hard of hearing people to have ownership over their gaming experience,” said Akitt in a recent blog post.

When the feature is turned on, a native ASL/BSL speaker appears on-screen during these scenes and signs the story to the player (see the example in the above video). Over the last few years, there’s been a significant push to make gaming more accessible, with Microsoft releasing its Xbox Adaptive Controller and major titles like The Last of Us Part II offering features like text narration, customizable colour and contrast, a screen magnifier and more.

Playground Games took home the award for ‘Innovation in Accessibility” at The Game Awards 2021 and two ‘Can I Play That?’ awards at the ‘Accessibility Awards.’ For more on Forza Horizon 5, check out our in-depth look at the game.

The feature is set to make its way to Forza Horizon 5 on March 1st. The game is available on Xbox consoles and PC.

Image credit: Xbox

Tags Forza Horizon 5, Microsoft, Video games, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

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Cyberpunk 2077’s anticipated current-gen console update could arrive soon

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 14 February 2022

Despite Cyberpunk 2077 being a near-absolute mess when it was first released back in 2022, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has continued to support the beleaguered open-world title with several patches.

However, the game’s anticipated current-gen Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 update hasn’t yet appeared, though it seems that might change soon.

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— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) February 14, 2022

Back in October CDPR delayed all fixes and free DLC for Cyperpunk 2077, stating that a “major update” would arrive in 2022 alongside its current-gen/next-gen “enhanced” update. Fast-forward to now and the developer revealed in a tweet that it’s set to make an announcement on Tuesday, February 15th at 10am ET/7am PT.

Adding to this rumour, Cyberpunk 2077 now shows up as “optimized” on the Xbox Series X/S, and a PS5 edition of the title appeared on Sony’s PlayStation Network back in January. The enhanced update also seems to already be hitting some players’ consoles.

Cyberpunk 2077's 40GB update for Xbox Series X/S already seems to be going live for some players.

While I've already snagged the 1000GS, I'm interested to jump back in and see how it'll run on my Series X. https://t.co/8MIDYPqPHy

— Steve Vegvari (@SVegvari) February 14, 2022

The enhanced update will be free to anyone that already owns the Xbox One/PlayStation 4 version of the title. CDPR is also expected to release an upgraded version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the Xbox Series X/PlaySation 5, though it likely won’t release until Q2 2022.

Source: @Cyberpunkgame

Tags gaming, PlayStation 5, Video games, Xbox Series X

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Microsoft says it plans to release future Call of Duty titles on PlayStation

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 9 February 2022

Microsoft has confirmed that it plans to continue developing Activision franchises for PlayStation platforms.

In a recent blog post focused on upcoming changes to its store likely tied to regulatory restrictions surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the tech giant cites Call of Duty as an example of a series that will be on PlayStation “beyond the existing agreement and into the future.”

“To be clear, Microsoft will continue to make Call of Duty and other popular Activision Blizzard titles available on PlayStation through the term of any existing agreement with Activision,” says Microsoft. “And we have committed to Sony that we will also make them available on PlayStation beyond the existing agreement and into the future so that Sony fans can continue to enjoy the games they love. We are also interested in taking similar steps to support Nintendo’s successful platform. We believe this is the right thing for the industry, for gamers and for our business.”

Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s head of all things Xbox, has previously stated that the company will honour existing publishing agreements, but this is the first definitive information we’ve seen regarding future plans. Previously, there was a widespread belief that the series would go exclusive to Xbox and PC following 2023. Rumours surrounding the Call of Duty series indicate that Modern Warfare 2 will release in 2022, while Call of Duty: Warzone 2 a new unknown Call of Duty title will drop in 2023.

Microsoft also mentions that it plans to continue supporting Nintendo hardware, and says that it won’t force PC users to purchase games through its own app stores.

“While change is not easy, we believe it’s possible to adapt to new rules and innovate successfully. And we believe it’s possible for governments to adopt new tech regulation that promotes competition while also protecting fundamental values like privacy and national and cyber security,” writes Microsoft.

The full blog post can be found here.

Image credit: Activision

Tags Activision, blizzard, Call of Duty, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X

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Microsoft’s Xbox Series X is now in stock on Amazon

Post author By Mobile Syrup
Post date 31 January 2022

If you’re still trying to get your hands on an Xbox Series X, the time you have been waiting for has arrived.

Amazon currently has Microsoft’s Xbox Series X in stock for $599.

This story will be updated when the Series X is no longer in stock.

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