Jyamma Games and other developers say Microsoft 'doesn't care' about their Xbox ports

Independent study Jyamma Games is indefinitely delaying the Xbox Series X|S port Enotria: The Last Song, and placed the blame squarely on Microsoft. For IGNfounder Jacky Greco reportedly said on Discord that Xbox “obviously doesn't care Enotria and they don't care [players].” THE Official announcement attributed the delay to “challenges” not present in the PlayStation … Read more

Xbox Game Pass gets another 2024 Open World Game on September 5th

Xbox Game Pass expands its catalog once again with an open-world game for players tired of the usual action-adventure formula. The SnowRunner franchise may not have hit the mainstream market at the time of writing, but the off-road simulator has built a cult following that delights in both tactical navigation and relaxing mission design. SnowRunner … Read more

Xbox on the universal benefits of accessible design

About six years ago, Xbox took a leap into the unknown. The company introduced the Xbox Adaptive Controllera new kind of gamepad that challenges traditional design conventions in service of a singular mission: to make gaming accessible to all. The console maker has devoted itself to this goal in the years since, launching new accessibility … Read more

Square Enix Looks to Focus More on Xbox After 'Pretty Good' Response to Final Fantasy XIV

The answer to Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox is apparently strong enough to prompt Square Enix to consider a more balanced cross-platform approach. Talking to EurogamerProducer Naoki Yoshida said that the MMO's arrival on Xbox Series X|S in March has had a “pretty good” response. With communities growing on the platform, the publisher is looking … Read more

Microsoft Introduces New Accessibility Hardware, Including Xbox Adaptive Joystick

Microsoft has has launched four new accessibility offerings to help Xbox gamers play “wherever they want, in the way that best suits them.” The new range includes an Xbox Adaptive Joystick that can be used with the Xbox Adaptive Controller or other Xbox gamepads. The joystick is billed as a wired companion to existing controllers, … Read more

Microsoft Really Wants You to Know That Day One Releases Are No Longer “Standard” on Xbox Game Pass

There are only a few weeks left before a new level has been introduced on Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has released a blog which details how the service's Standard plan will work for subscribers starting September 12. Standard will cost $15 per month, and the biggest change is the loss of day one access to … Read more

The porting process of “Nightmare” prompted developer Haak Blingame to cancel the Xbox version

Independent developer Sleight of hand revealed that it had to scrap the Xbox Series X|S version of its 2022 game, Haakdue to a tumultuous porting process. Over the weekend, the studio released a statement detailing how it spent “over 14 months” trying to bring its game to Microsoft’s console. This proved to be a “nightmare,” … Read more