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Best Xbox Deals Today (December 2023): Save On the Diablo IV Xbox Series X Bundle & More

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When it comes to picking up new games, hardware, or accessories for your Xbox, it feels good when you can find those items at a discounted price. Here, we'll keep you updated on all of the latest deals for Xbox, from games to controllers and so much more. TL;DR - Our Favorite Xbox Deals Below, you can find a wide range of items on sale. In particular, there are still several console bundle deals worth taking advantage of right now and Xbox's Countdown Sale is in full swing to close out the year, with discounts on some excellent digital games. Navigate to: Xbox Console Bundle Deals Best Xbox Accessory Deals Best Xbox Game Pass Deals Best Xbox Video Game Deals When Should I Buy an Xbox? Xbox Console Bundle Deals Though the holidays have passed, you can still enjoy a nice discount on some console bundles for both the Series X and S. One of our favorite deals is on the Diablo IV Xbox Series X bundle, which you can get for $449.00 at Walmart . Grab it quick before th...
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EA Says Single Player Games Are a 'Really, Really Important' Part Of Its Portfolio After Controversy

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It looks as though EA is still trying to make amends for that joke about single-player games, with CEO Andrew Wilson calling them "really, really important." During a recent earnings call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson reassured investors that single-player games are still a major part of the company's output… despite what it may say on Twitter. “As we think about single-player games, we think it's a really, really important part of the overall portfolio that we deliver in fulfillment of those core motivations.” Roast well deserved. We’ll take this L cause playing single player games actually makes them an 11. https://t.co/PNg4FKOgfB — Electronic Arts (@EA) July 1, 2022 EA recently came under fire after making a controversial tweet that mocked single-player games. The tweet itself was a poorly-executed response to a recent meme, but soon had gamers and industry figureheads alike wondering why EA had posted it. After all, the company has published plenty of critically...
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Xbox Is Making Great Moves for Team Chat, Less so for Summer Events – Unlocked 555

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With an official Discord chat integration on the way, the Podcast Unlocked crew discusses other features they'd like to see get an update or overhaul along with Xbox's Summer Spotlight program that's been a little underwhelming, though it did introduce the team to a particularly cool giraffe. Plus, the team discusses some awesome community creations for Halo Infinite and The Simpsons: Hit and Run. PT in Halo Infinite Forge Testflight The Simpsons: Hit and Run Fan Remaster Mod Subscribe on any of your favorite podcast feeds, to our YouTube channel , or grab an MP3 download of this week's episode . For more awesome content, check out our recent interview with Harvey Smith, who answered all of our Redfall questions after the gameplay reveal at the Xbox Showcase: For more next-gen coverage, make sure to check out our Xbox Series X review , our Xbox Series S review , and our PS5 review . Miranda Sanchez is the executive editor of guides at IGN and a member of Po...
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EA CEO Responds To Acquisition Rumors: 'We Couldn't Be in a Stronger Position As a Standalone Company'

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With the finalization of Activision-Blizzard's acquisition by Microsoft imminent, EA is on the cusp of taking its place as the largest major standalone developer and publisher in the industry. Which of course has sparked plenty of questions about whether or not EA itself might one day be acquired. One of those rumors cropped up last May in a Puck report that revealed EA had been approached by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts about a potential acquisition — but it fell apart due to disagreements over price and structure. Though EA has repeatedly declined to comment on "rumors and speculation," CEO Andrew Wilson did answer a question on the subject of acquisitions during today's Q1 earnings call, reiterating that he didn't think the publisher could "be in a stronger position as a standalone company." "Our...objective is always to take care of our people, our players, and our shareholders," he continued. "Should there ever be a way for us to ...
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Madden 23 Devs Promise 'Most Polished Version In a Long Time' After Years Of Buggy Releases

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Madden NFL has been undeniably stuck in a rut this generation. Since the release of the Xbox Series X/S and PS5, EA’s long-running NFL sim has consistently hovered around 65 on Metacritic. The complaints have been the same: unpolished, drab presentation, and modes that have failed to keep pace with the competition . Many fans trace Madden's decline back to Madden 13, which formed the basic template for the current version of the series. Others go back even further. Wherever it started, it's hard to ignore the sense of malaise that has taken root in reviews, social media, and elsewhere. EA has protested in previous years that it's just a vocal minority , and that the series is actually doing quite well with the average player who isn't extremely online. This year they're embracing it. "As a game developer, especially on a yearly sports title, it's not as much having thick skin as much as [needing] to have a great filter, because there's a reason that...
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Activision Blizzard Loses Millions of Players, But Adds 25% More Developers Year-on-Year

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Call of Duty and Overwatch publisher Activision Blizzard has lost millions of players compared to this time last year but, despite that decrease, has grown its pool of developers by 25%. During its latest earnings results, Activision Blizzard revealed that its monthly active users - categorised as anyone who accesses one of its games in that timeframe - fell from 372 million at the end of March 2022 to 361 million at the end of June. This drop continues the publisher's downward trend as the number of monthly active users on June 30 last year was 408 million, and it has fallen relatively steadily ever since. There are some extenuating circumstances at work – Activision Blizzard has had a notably quiet release schedule recently, party down to game delays, and a natural reduction in players after COVID lockdowns.. The lowering number of players hasn't deterred Activision Blizzard from investing in its development teams, however, as the report also states that this has grown...
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Battlefield 2042 Update Finally Begins to Address 'Walking Sim' Map Complaints

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EA's DICE has finally addressed criticisms of one of Battlefield 2042's maps, which was dubbed a "walking simulator" by fans. The new update 1.2 reworks Kaleidoscope to include an "improved gameplay flow". The developer released patch notes for the update which arrives today, August 2, detailing its midseason update – which also includes a handful of other changes. The Kaleidoscope rework headlines these improvements, however, marking the first map update since DICE said it understands why fans "use terms such as 'walking simulator' to describe" Battlefield 2042 back in March. "We identified several focus areas for our launch maps where our quality standards could be improved through cover, intensity, line of sight, pathing and traversal changes," DICE said. "Reworking maps takes time, and Kaleidoscope is the first map for which we have completed this rework." Changes include the addition of more cover through ...
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UK Daily Deals: Meta Quest 2 256GB Version is Still £399, For Now

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Meta Quest 2 is, unfortunately, going up in price this month, with the 128GB version rising from £299 to £399, and the 256GB version going from £399 to £499. But, GAME still has the new 256GB version (packed with a free copy of Beat Saber), listed at £399 . So, if you want a Quest 2 but want to avoid the inevitable price hike, I'd pick one up from GAME as soon as possible. Other deals today include the perfect PS5 SSD dropping to just £99 , Demon's Souls on PS5 is now just £19.99 at Currys right now , alongside other deals like including an Anker 4-way Extension Lead for just £11.99 , Yazoo Milk packs for 10 for £5 , and so much more. Check out every single deal from today right below. Yazoo Milk Drink 10 Pack for £5 (was £10.99) Meta Quest 2 256GB Version for £399 (£499 RRP) My Favourite New Deals Right Now PS5 SSD Deals: Best Price Since Prime Day, £99 Summer-Ready Deals: Check These Out Demon's Souls for £19.99 on PS5 (was £69.99) Black PS5 Pulse 3D Head...
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