Xbox 360 Celebrates Two Decades as ‘Call of Duty’ Surpasses Sales Expectations and Sony’s Top Franchises Solidify Legacy
Xbox 360 Celebrates Two Decades: A Week of Eurogamer’s Best Coverage
Eurogamer marks Xbox 360’s birthday with a week-long retrospective, highlighting its impact on gaming and the console’s enduring legacy.
- Xbox 360 turns 20 on 22nd November, so we’ve got a week of coverage looking back at Microsoft’s best and most successful console — Eurogamer
- Microsoft announces Xbox Partner Preview for later this week focused on third-party games — Eurogamer
- Despite its high price, Xbox ROG Ally X sales have exceeded even ASUS’s expectations as the handheld is in “short supply” — Eurogamer
- The Xbox 360 car crash that didn’t foretell the generation… or did it? — Eurogamer
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Struggles at Launch Yet Surpasses Sales Expectations
Despite underperforming on Steam during its launch weekend, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has likely sold better than initial sales metrics suggest. The game’s poor Metacritic user score and lackluster reception may have impacted early figures, but underlying demand could still be strong.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 underperforms on Steam during launch weekend, but does that mean the game’s sold badly? — Eurogamer
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign review — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned Interactive Map — IGN
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has the lowest Metacritic user score ever for a Call of Duty game — Eurogamer
Nintendo Announces The Legend of Zelda Movie with First Official Costumes Revealed
IGN reports Nintendo has released the first official photos from The Legend of Zelda movie, showing Link and Princess Zelda in their iconic costumes.
- Nintendo Issues First Official The Legend of Zelda Movie Photos Showing Link and Zelda In Costume — IGN
- Nintendo Resurrects Two Classic Characters For Donkey Kong: Bananza DLC — IGN
- The Legend of Zelda Movie Set Leak Appears to Show First Live-Action Footage of Link and Zelda — IGN
Starfield’s Space Travel Lacks Engagement, The Outer Worlds Offers a Model for Bethesda
Eurogamer criticizes Starfield’s space travel as tedious and suggests that Bethesda could improve by studying The Outer Worlds’ approach to engaging gameplay.
- Starfield’s space travel is boring – The Outer Worlds shows Bethesda how it’s done — Eurogamer
- Stalker 2’s Expedition update brings A-Life improvements, harder difficulty options, and worsens bandits’ eyesight — Rock Paper Shotgun
Resident Evil Requiem Producer Clarifies Decision to Exclude Multiplayer Mode
In an interview with Eurogamer, Resident Evil Requiem producer confirmed that Capcom decided against including multiplayer elements due to limitations in adapting the single-player horror experience, emphasizing the need for a distinct approach rather than superficial additions like new skins and characters.
- Don’t worry, Resident Evil Requiem won’t have PC woes like Monster Hunter Wilds, says Capcom — Eurogamer
- Resident Evil Requiem producer explains why Capcom scrapped multiplayer horror: “We can’t just slap on new skins and characters” — Eurogamer
Horizon Series Tops 40 Million Sales, Solidifying Its Place Among Sony’s Top Franchises
The PlayStation Horizon series has reportedly sold over 40 million copies globally, underscoring its immense popularity and cementing its status as one of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s most successful franchises. This significant milestone highlights the franchise’s enduring appeal and strong performance in the gaming market.
- PlayStation’s Horizon series reportedly surpasses 40m sales, further cementing its position as one of Sony’s best-selling franchises — Eurogamer
- PlayStation’s DualSense Edge Controller Has Dropped to Just $160 Ahead of Black Friday — IGN
Lawyers Likely Monitoring Fans’ Efforts to Revive PlayStation Live-Service Game Concord Amid Legal Concerns
Fans attempting to revive the doomed PlayStation live-service game Concord are facing worryingly close scrutiny from legal teams, according to sources indicating ‘lawyers are most likely already watching everything we do.’
- ‘Lawyers Are Most Likely Already Watching Everything We Do’: Fan Attempt to Revive Doomed PlayStation Live-Service Game Concord Takes Stock After ‘Worrying Legal Action’ — IGN
- ‘Lawyers Are Most Likely Already Watching Everything We Do’: Fans Attempting to Revive Doomed PlayStation Live-Service Game Concord Take Stock After ‘Worrying Legal Action’ — IGN
It: Welcome to Derry – Episode 4 Review
In the fourth episode of ‘Welcome to Derry,’ the story delves deeper into the dark secrets lurking in Derry, Maine. The kids reunite to confront their past traumas and face the terrifying Pennywise together once more. As they uncover hidden truths about their town’s history and their own connections to It, tensions rise and old wounds resurface. With heart-pounding suspense and emotional depth, this episode keeps viewers on edge while exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and the enduring power of childhood bonds.
Fanmade Patch Restores Smooth Experience to Janky PC Port of Popular 3D Platformer Sequel
After years of frustration with a janky PC port, a passionate community-driven patch has finally arrived for the sequel to a beloved 3D platformer. The fanmade fix aims to address persistent performance issues and graphical glitches that plagued the original release on Windows.
Ubisoft’s AI Art Placeholder Controversy: Anno 117 Faces Fan Backlash
Despite Ubisoft’s attempts to remove an AI-generated placeholder from the game Anno 117, fans have criticized the decision to include it in the first place, deeming it inappropriate for a city-building title.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Franchise Continues with New Installments Still Years Apart
Despite the recent announcement of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, developers have emphasized that the game is not competing for resources with a third installment, which remains years away. The franchise’s long-term planning ensures dedicated attention to each project.
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