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Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment titles Grounded and Pentiment head to Nintendo Switch

Grounded and Pentiment, two unique games developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios, are making their way to Nintendo Switch.

Windows Central · Feb 21, 2024

Minecraft 1.21 'Tricky Trials Update' FAQ: Release date, features, mobs, snapshots, and other questions answered

Minecraft 1.21 'Tricky Trials' brought new features, content, and mobs to Minecraft later this year. Here's everything you need to know.

Windows Central · Feb 21, 2024

Minecraft brings official mod support to ALL platforms — And the first free add-ons are already here

Mojang Studios has revealed Add-ons, official mods from trusted Minecraft creators available on all platforms through the Marketplace.

Windows Central · Feb 20, 2024

Avowed is a fantasy RPG with open-zone maps, unique local conflicts, and companions to meet – but it's still "the player's story first and foremost"

Big in 2024 | Obsidian highlights Avowed's player-centered view on exploration and storytelling, including how companions factor in

GamesRadar · Jan 31, 2024

Former Call of Duty executive Johanna Faries is the new president of Blizzard Entertainment

Johanna Faries, a former Call of Duty executive at Activision Blizzard, is the new president of Blizzard Entertainment.

Windows Central · Jan 29, 2024

Avowed's commitment to ubiquitous player choice could make it 2024's standout RPG: "At Obsidian, it's your world, your way, right?"

Interview | In combat, in questing, and in everything between, Avowed puts you at the heart of everything it does

GamesRadar · Jan 26, 2024

Microsoft announces layoffs at gaming division with 1900 jobs cut across Activision Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, and ZeniMax Media

More layoffs are hitting across the gaming industry, with Microsoft cutting 1900 jobs out of the greater Xbox organization.

Windows Central · Jan 25, 2024

Obsidian's Xbox RPG Avowed doesn't have strict classes, with players able to choose any skills and respec their character

In a new interview, Obsidian Entertainment has revealed that Avowed doesn't use strict classes that lock players into specific skillsets.

Windows Central · Jan 24, 2024

Is Xbox Game Studios going to become a third-party publisher? Let’s predict the future

Microsoft is sending mixed signals about the future of Xbox — will it be a console competitor or a third party publisher? Let's predict the future

Tom’s Guide · Jan 20, 2024

What to expect from Xbox Series X in 2024: Massive AAA exclusives, a banner year for Game Pass, and new hardware

Opinion | 2024 is the year where Xbox Game Pass will become unstoppable, and where Microsoft finally delivers on its commitment to deliver trend-setting first-party exclusives

GamesRadar · Jan 19, 2024