Tag: Xbox Game Studios

While impressing shareholders about Xbox revenue, Microsoft avoids saying “layoffs” when talking about 1900 job losses

While impressing shareholders about…

After laying off a small town’s worth of people from its gaming arm just last week, Microsoft has managed…
Former Call of Duty boss is now in charge of Blizzard, and she knows what she’s walking into

Former Call of Duty…

In somewhat surprising news, Johanna Faries has been appointed as the head of Blizzard Entertainment. Faries is mostly known…
Apple’s new policy update should make it easier to play Xbox Game Pass on your iPhone

Apple’s new policy update…

Apple has updated its policy when it comes to hosting apps that offer things like cloud game streaming, meaning…
Avowed lead says there’s “choice and consequence” for how you build your character

Avowed lead says there’s…

If you’re already plotting at the perfect build for Avowed, you better scrap those plans, as Obsidian says there…
What’s going on in Avowed? We quiz Obsidian after the Xbox Developer Direct

What’s going on in…

Last week, we finally got a proper look at Obsidian’s new role-playing game Avowed. It was one of the…
Avalanche Liverpool studio closed following cancellation of Xbox exclusive Contraband

Avalanche Liverpool studio closed…

Just Cause developer Avalanche has closed its Liverpool studio, following the cancellation of Xbox exclusive Contraband earlier this year.…
Will Pokémon take Palworld down?

Will Pokémon take Palworld…

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss today’s statement from The Pokémon Company that confirms it will investigate…
Avowed’s game director says it has plenty of missable secrets and subtle choices, shows off extended gameplay

Avowed’s game director says…

Following its appearance at the recent Xbox Developer Direct, Obsidian has offered some fresh insight into what players will…
“I was brought in to start throwing punches” – veteran exec Peter Moore reflects on the particular set of talents Microsoft needed to make Xbox 360 challenge PlayStation 3

“I was brought in…

Former Xbox boss Peter Moore has recalled why Microsoft poached him from Sega to head-up the company’s Xbox 360…
“Microsoft was afraid Sony was going to own the living room” – the big Xbox 360 interview

“Microsoft was afraid Sony…

Peter Moore is one executive who can probably claim to have done it all. Having recently fulfilled a lifelong…