Microsoft will no longer develop games for Xbox One
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 19, 2023 | News
The head of Microsoft Studios also says Xbox development teams will collaborate more, and it plans to continue support for the Xbox Series S.
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Redfall | Arkane Austin lost 70 percent of staff during development
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 01, 2023 | News
According to a new Bloomberg report, a huge number of people left developer Arkane Austin during the development of the dismally-received Redfall.
Triple-A games are too big and take too long to make – now what?
by Carlton Hill | May 25, 2023 | Features
With the biggest games taking up to seven years to make, what happens to the triple-A industry next? We caught up with some developers to find out.
Redfall’s biggest missed opportunity
by Ryan Lambie | May 09, 2023 | Features, Opinions
Redfall has already been rated poorly for its bland visuals and dodgy AI. But its failure to deliver on a brilliant premise is arguably its big missed...
In praise of short games you can complete in one or two sittings
by Vikki Blake | May 05, 2023 | Features, Opinions
As Xbox quietly adds a new 'average gameplay time' feature, Vikki Blake praises short games that can be enjoyed and finished in one or two sittings...
Redfall | Xbox boss Phil Spencer "disappointed" with game's launch
by Ryan Lambie | May 04, 2023 | News
Redfall is "double digits lower than where we thought we would be" in its review scores, says Xbox boss Phil Spencer, but vows that Arkane "still has commitment to the game."
Redfall | PC version gets hundreds of ornery reviews on Steam
by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2023 | News
Redfall is currently rated 'Mostly Negative' on Steam following hundreds of reviews from decidedly grumpy PC users.
Redfall to run at just 30 FPS on Xbox Series X/S at launch
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 13, 2023 | News
Arkane Studios has revealed that its upcoming shooter Redfall will run at 30 FPS on Xbox Series X/S at launch. Reactions have been distinctly mixed....