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Microsoft has announced its latest earnings results, and this includes reporting on how the Xbox business specifically is performing. The Xbox division saw a 4% overall increase to revenue, reaching $3.61 billion, Windows Central reported . According to DomsPlaying on Twitter , this is a new all-time record for revenue in a Q1 period (Microsoft's Q1 ended September 30, 2022) for Xbox, dating back to the inception of Xbox more than two decades ago. Xbox hardware saw a 13% increase in revenue thanks to ongoing sales of Xbox consoles and accessories. Xbox content and services, however, saw a decline of 3% in revenue. Microsoft said the declines were attributed, in part, to lower first-party and third-party game sales. Microsoft also reported "lower engagement hours" during the period. However, "higher monetization" and growth in Xbox Game Pass subscriptions helped offset the overall declines. Microsoft did not announce a new Game Pass subscriber number, but CEO ...

Team Ninja has revealed the release date for its upcoming action game set during the Three Kingdoms era of China, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and it's less than half a year away.  More specifically, the studio has revealed that Wo Long will hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 3, 2023. That's less than six months away. Alongside this news, Team Ninja has detailed the editions of Wo Long you can preorder as well as some of the DLC coming to the game. Let's break those editions down:  Standard Edition The physical version of the game will include the Baihu armor as an early purchase bonus. The digital version of the game will include the Zhuque armor as a digital pre-order bonus and the Baihu armor as an early purchase bonus.  Steelbook Launch Edition The steelbook launch edition of the game will include Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a collector's steelbook (yet to be revealed), and the Crown of Zhurong and Crown of Gonggong bon...

Audi has confirmed that Sauber will compete in F1 as the brand’s works team from 2026. Sauber currently races under the Alfa Romeo banner, but that partnership is set to conclude by end-2023, paving the way for the team’s new chapter with Audi. Sauber to become Audi works team Development of Audi’s F1 power unit underway Audi to acquire stake in Sauber Group F-1 Mini Car  Collectible  Sauber to be Audi’s F1 factory team Earlier this year, Audi confirmed plans to enter F1 as a power unit manufacturer i n 2026, encouraged by the new engine regulations. At the time, the company refrained from naming any team as its official partner. But ahead of the Mexican GP, it has finally confirmed longstanding speculation of teaming up with Sauber. In its official release, Audi has called Sauber a “strategic partner”. Not only will the team use Audi’s power unit, but it will also compete as the brand’s factory team. Additionally, Audi has also announced plans to acquire a stake in ...

For the two years since it first released, Genshin Impact has been console exclusive to PlayStation, with a new report saying Xbox failed to reach a deal with developer MiHoYo while it was still in development. A recent Reuters report looks into Microsoft's focus on the Chinese game industry, citing missing out on Genshin Impact as one of the reasons behind its increased interest in the region. The game has earned billions just on mobile platforms , and presumably has made a lot of money for Sony across PlayStation 4 and 5 as well. An anonymous source quoted by Reuters claims that Xbox spoke to MiHoYo (now HoYoverse) when Genshin Impact was early in development but didn't reach a deal, something Microsoft now has regrets about. Another source claims that this experience is driving Microsoft's current search to recruit Chinese developers. They added that Genshin Impact has made a lot of money for Sony, though just how much is unclear, as there is no publicly available da...

The long-awaited third entry in the Bayonetta franchise is almost here. Bayonetta 3 releases exclusively for Nintendo Switch this Friday, October 28. If you can't wait for the return of Bayonetta's stylish action gameplay, you may want to preorder your copy early--especially now that there's a great deal available. You preorder a physical copy of Bayonetta 3 for $48.40 at Super Saver right now. Preorder at Super Saver Unlike most of the other Super Saver Switch game deals that we've seen, this one doesn't require a promo code. Since this is a whopping 20% off, you can bet that there won't be any better deals in the coming weeks--or maybe even for the rest of the year. Super Saver offers free shipping across the United States, and your copy should arrive shortly after launch. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can pay with convenient methods such as PayPal. It's worth mentioning that the physical edition of Bayonetta 2 was quite hard to...

Once again, the next PS Plus Essentials lineup has leaked early. According to a post on Dealabs , November's PlayStation Plus free games lineup includes Nioh 2, Lego Harry Potter Collection, and Heavenly Bodies. The trio of freebies should be available starting November 1. As usual, all PS Plus subscribers, regardless of tier, will be able to snag the PS Plus Essentials free games for November. Make sure to snag October's lineup before the new batch of games takes its place. Though it's worth noting that these have not been confirmed yet, Dealabs PS Plus leaks have never been wrong. Nioh 2 is a yokai-slaying action game from Team Ninja that combines the pinpoint swordplay of Ninja Gaiden with the mechanics of Dark Souls. If you're up for that sort of thing, it's one of the best Souls-likes around, and is definitely worth a look . Both the PS5 and PS4 versions of Nioh 2 will be free. The Lego Harry Potter Collection is not the most recent Lego video game out th...

Fanatical’s Hellfire Bundle is on sale for a limited time, offering $143.93-worth of horror and action PC games for a season-appropriate $6.66. And if you use the code “SCREAM666,” you can get an additional 6.66% off the final price at checkout. See at the Hellfire Bundle at Fanatical The Hellfire bundle includes seven games, which is just enough to give you something new to play each day between now and Halloween. Most are tense survival horror titles that fans of the genre will love, such as Song of Horror, which features a fixed camera perspective and third-person action-adventure gameplay reminiscent of classics like Resident Evil or Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. If you’re into more experimental takes on horror, Buddy Simulator 1984 mixes an AI chatbot with retro-inspired gameplay and pixel art that gives off strong Undertale vibes. Meanwhile, Hello Neighbor tasks you with spying on your suspicious, AI-controlled neighbor that will learn and react to your play style. ...

Laura Bailey, a prolific voice actress who appeared in The Last of Us Part II as Abby, has said she would "definitely" return for another go-around as the character in a future experience. Speaking to Comic Book Movie , Bailey said she would be keen to come back, despite all the controversy and drama about her character. "I would definitely go back to her," she said. "I know there was a lot of drama and response to her character, but it was one of the most influential roles I've had in my life. I would 100% go back to play more Abby if the opportunity came up." The character Abby was one of the most contentious and discussed from The Last of Us Part II. Bailey received death threats over the role, and she commented on the hate in an interview with Game Informer in December 2020. "I knew that I was going to get some hate. I didn't anticipate the extent," Bailey said. Bailey also commented on HBO's upcoming Last of Us TV series, sa...

<p><img src="https://ift.tt/KJrxXpR" width="800" height="450" alt="Greavard, the Ghost Dog Pokémon." typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>A trailer from the Pokémon Company International has revealed the Greavard, the Ghost Dog Pokémon, just in time for Halloween. You can watch the official reveal&nbsp;below.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TOKBC11D0eI" width=""></iframe> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1584900596921942018">On Twitter</a>, the official Pokémon account describes this haunted hound with the following Pokédex-like entry:</p> Greavard is so affectionate that paying it any attention will make...

Bethesda revealed Arkane Studios' open-world, co-op FPS Redfall back in 2021 , and since then, the companies have been slowly pulling back the curtain on what to expect in this vampire-infested experience. We've received  new trailers , details about how  campaign progress is tied to the host in co-op , and we've even previewed the game ( read here ).  Now, Bethesda and Arkane have released a new "Into The Night" Redfall trailer inviting players to experience a night out on the town to discover all the (bloody) fun that awaits. Spoilers: there's a lot of blood, a lot of vampires, and at least one giant heart that we probably need to destroy. Check out the new Redfall trailer for yourself below :  As you can see, Redfall continues to look like good fun. Today's trailer makes me wish this game was coming out this month – it'd be such a great Halloween game – but it's not due out until sometime during the first half of 2023. It will hit Xbox Serie...

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Triumph has launched new, limited-run Chrome Editions of its motorcycles from the Bonneville and Rocket 3 line-ups. Dubbed the Chrome Collection, Triumph says the limited-edition motorcycles pay homage to the craftsmanship that’s been a significant part of its history. The Triumph Chrome Collection includes eight models, all of which get unique, hand-crafted chrome schemes and dedicated chrome edition accessory kits. The company has set up a new workshop just for these chrome editions, which require five hours of additional craftsmanship per bike. The Chrome Collection motorcycles will be available to order for one year only, with deliveries set to begin in late-2022/early-2023. Aside from the chrome scheme, the bikes remain mechanically identical as before. It’s also worth noting that there are two more models in the chrome collection that aren’t being offered in India – the Scrambler 1200 and the Thruxton RS. Let’s take a closer look at all models in the new Triumph chrome collect...

Over the past week, Pokemon Go has been teasing a Halloween-related event with found-footage style videos, which were suspiciously reminiscent of the trailer for Hisuian Zorua in Pokemon Legends: Arceus . As it turns out, Zorua is actually coming to Pokemon Go for the first time this Halloween--here's how you can catch it. The teasers posted by Pokemon Go included videos and screenshots with large numbers of Pokemon such as Noibat, Magikarp, and Pikachu spawning on the map, including references to Shuppet's Spotlight Hour. Now, Niantic has revealed that Zorua is the Pokemon behind these mysterious spawns, which are related to the buddy Pokemon the Trainer has accompanying them. Aha! It wasn’t your buddy causing all the mischief — it was the Tricky Fox Pokémon, Zorua! Find out what tricks await you and your buddy... #PokemonGOHalloween pic.twitter.com/cEonHzvYos — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) October 25, 2022 If you want to catch Zorua in Pokemon Go, you'll have to ha...

Since the start of the pandemic, Steam has seen a rapid increase in concurrent users--that is, the number of people using the service at any one time. Now, according to Valve's own Steam Charts , Steam has hit a huge new milestone, reporting over 30 million users online at once on Sunday October 23. With the pandemic boosting the amount of time people have spent gaming, Steam has broken its own records fairly regularly over the last few years. Earlier this year the platform reported a peak of 28 million for the first time, and has continued to grow since then. The top five games being played during this weekend's peak were Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, DOTA 2, Lost Ark, Apex Legends, and PUBG: Battlegrounds. CS:GO made up over 1 million of the users counted online, with a peak of 1.05 million players on Sunday, but not everyone counted in Steam's 30 million users would have been in game, as it also includes users browsing stores or engaging in Steam's community f...