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Fable Is “Uncomfortably” Over-Budget, Says New Report
So, Fable’s revival is way over budget and got pushed to 2027, but it’s still coming to Xbox and PS5. Expect a showdown with God of War, though!
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Xbox Console Sales Jumped 86% In June, So Everything Is Saved Now
So, Xbox is seeing an 86% sales bump in June, but it’s mainly compared to a really bad month last year. It’s better than nothing, but there’s still uncertainty ahead.
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God Of War: Laufey Launches February 16, 2027; New Kratos Game Confirmed
God of War: Laufey drops exclusively on PS5 on February 16, 2027. It shifts focus to Kratos’ wife, Faye, navigating a wild afterlife. Another Kratos game is also in the works!
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Amazon Delays Tomb Raider: Catalyst, Now Launching 2028
Amazon has quietly delayed both Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst; the remake now drops in February 2027, while Catalyst is pushed to 2028.
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Xbox Is Officially Testing Free, Ad-Supported Game Streaming
Xbox is testing a free game streaming service with ads. Players watch ads for an hour of gameplay on their owned games, but details like ad length and limits are still vague.
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EU Clears Saudi-Led $55 Billion EA Buyout, But The Deal Isn’t Done Yet
EA’s $55 billion takeover is a step closer, getting the EU’s nod, but it’s not finalized yet. The Saudi-led investment raises concerns about market control and human rights issues.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches To Strong Reviews As Master Chief Makes His PlayStation Debut
Halo: Campaign Evolved is now live for Premium and Collector’s Edition buyers. Critics love the remake, but some are bummed about missing multiplayer features. Steam users are having issues, though.
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Amazon All But Confirms 007 First Light Sequel Will Be Made By IO Interactive
007 First Light is a strong contender for game of the year, selling well. Amazon’s Jeff Gatiss says they own the rights but want IO Interactive to handle any sequel, keeping fans hopeful.
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You Can Now Play Some Original Xbox Games On PC Via Backwards Compatibility
It has been quite some time since we’ve heard from Xbox’s backwards compatibility, but now it has reappeared with some exciting news: it’s coming to PC. Over on the Xbox Wire, Jason Ronald – the VP of Next Generation at Xbox – made the announcement, sharing that four old-school original Xbox games are now playable…
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