The leadership within Microsoft’s in-house game development portfolio is undergoing some adjustments. Alan Hartman, who previously led Turn 10 Studios, the team behind Forza Motorsport, was appointed as the head of Xbox Game Studios last November. However, recent reports (via GamesIndustry) indicate that Hartman plans to retire.
Among various first-party Xbox games that have been in development for years and officially announced, none has stirred up a blend of intrigue and doubt quite like Everwild. Initially unveiled in 2019, the game has faced a challenging development process, with even its developer, Rare, grappling for a prolonged period to understand the game’s direction. However, it appears that the project may have now found its stride.
Devolver Digital’s subsidiary Big Fan Games, in partnership with Bithell Games, have unveiled a fresh installment for Disney’s TRON series – TRON: Catalyst. This upcoming title is slated for release on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. In this game, players embody Exo, who wields a powerful ability called the Glitch to overthrow the rulers of the Arq Grid. Take a peek at the debut trailer below.
The remake of Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D, has unveiled fresh gameplay footage, featuring one of its side missions. In this mission, players first arrive at Norvik village and are tasked with retrieving a Dreamstone for the fairies, thereby lifting a curse upon them. This quest leads the party through various regions, culminating at the Underground Lake – take a peek here!
Regarding the beloved anime/manga series, Dragon Ball, there’s an inimitable charm about it that transcends simple popularity metrics. Over time, Dragon Ball has accumulated various titles, expanding its reach as its fanbase soared. I’ve faced the rough combat and movement in Legacy of Goku, endured complex combos in Dragon Ball FighterZ, revisited Goku’s journey in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and more. Yet, for a long time, one series stood out as seemingly unparalleled – Dragon Ball: Budokai Tenkaichi. Despite being over 17 years since the launch of Budokai Tenkaichi 3, it remains one of the top-tier Dragon Ball games in the annals of gaming history.
I’m thrilled to share that starting October 15th, I’m diving into the 13th season of Overwatch 2, and this time it’s all about Spellbinder! Just as anticipated, it’s their spooktacular Halloween event, although there won’t be a fresh PvE extension to Junkenstein’s Revenge. Instead, we’re exploring a new PvP territory – Junkenstein’s Laboratory! Can’t wait to see what surprises await us there!