Nick Moreno

Currently, Ubisoft appears to be readjusting f its newest Assassin's Creed title. Which would have released already, Assassin's Creed Shadows has now been pushed to launch later in February 2025. What's more, the publisher is still actively working on more projects in that franchise. According to InsiderGa titles planned after the coming release this winter.

The historic Microsoft Flight Simulator series continues even into the Xbox Series X|S lifecycle with Asobo Studio in the cockpit. Since the release of the franchise's blazing return back in 2020, the newest entry has welcomed more than 15 million players. Even more, a new release comes this week in the form of ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024'. The new installment features extended vistas of the global map of Earth and a new string of occupational duties to fulfill.

The momentum for mobile from the console side of things are in full swing. Firms like Microsoft are vocally invested in bringing more games to players across the globe. We've seen this with the slow integration of its Xbox app with Xbox Game Pass. Even more, in-app game purchases were also promised to roll out this month as well announced by president Sarah Bond.

The state of Xbox Game Pass continues to grow in new directions. Recently, the service was fully embraced on mobile. Now, Xbox Game Pass is officially compatible with the Xbox mobile app. And, there is more to come of this. In that, Xbox president Sarah Bond did confirm that plans for in-app game purchases on the Xbox app is planned to release this fall as well.

The Kingdom Hearts IP remains at a standstill with its future plans still in the air as of yet. Most attention is directed at Kingdom Hearts 4. Announced back in 2022, many fans were excited to see protagonist Sora exploring real-world locations like Tokyo's Shibuya district. However, it can as a gut punch surprise to learn from insiders the game might not be here until 2026 at the latest for modern hardware.

When it comes to Shift Up's Stellar blade, Rectify Gaming only shares praise for the new release that came earlier this spring. “Stellar Blade is a journey through the depths of human resilience and the cost of redemption, and stands as a testament to the power of storytelling in gaming. As players embark on Eve's quest for truth and justice, they'll find themselves immersed in a world where every choice carries weight, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.”

When it comes to providing more for PlayStation VR 2, Sony Interactive Entertainment entered the launch of this new headset with that mindset at its forefront. When originally showcasing the device and what it will offer, the firm did confirm that there will be a tremendous amount more of support from AAA developer this time around compared to the PlayStation 4 peripheral. Of those titles, Hitman 3 is one to eventually come to the platform.

Amid the continued path Ubisoft is taking in regards to a potential buyout as of recent reports, the publisher is still adamant on the direction for Assassin's Creed.

More and more from Microsoft reveals its drive for gaming outside of just its living room console, Xbox.

Collaborations for video games have and continue to bring new merchandise all around for fans of selective franchises. Especially footwear. In the past, we've witnessed this with Adidas most notably. Celebrating the history of Xbox, it showcased three different shoes for the platform: Original Xbox ‘Adidas Forum Tech', Xbox 360 ‘The Xbox 360 Forum Mid', and Xbox Series X ‘Forum Tech Boost'.