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Xbox 360 titles Gears of War and Shadow Complex are being added to Xbox One backwards compatibility later today, Microsoft has revealed. The news means that Xbox One Preview members who own either game will be able to play them for free on their console as soon as they’re added to the service. Backwards compatibility is currently only available to those signed up to the Xbox One Preview Program, with the full service set to roll out to all users this autumn....

Microsoft has released brand new footage of Gears of War 4’s campaign. The 7 minute video catches up with new lead characters JD, Del and Kait plus returning character Marcus Fenix as they battle across a storm ravaging Sera. Word has it the video has been dropped as part of this week’s San Diego Comic-Con. Check it out above. In addition to a new look at the campaign, The Coalition has also released a flythrough video of one of the game’s brand new multiplayer maps ‘Forge’, and a trailer showing off the brand new Gears of War 4 Xbox One S....

Hello and welcome to Geeks Vs Loneliness, a corner of the world where we can take a step out of time and think about those small things that make the world a pleasant place to be. This week we are talking musicals, and how they can be a light in the darkness. This week let’s chat musicals. I’ve never seen myself as much of a fan if I’m honest. I enjoy them – I love the easy, breezy charm of Mamma Mia and the positive message that pours through The Greatest Showman....

Genshin Impact’s The Chalk Prince and The Dragon update has taken the world of gaming on fire. There is an event going on wherein players can get the Glimmering Essence in Genshin Impact. Since Act II requires players to have a bunch of Glimmering Essence, there are tons of players who are wondering how to get it during the ongoing event. Before we explain how to obtain the Glimmering Essence in Genshin Impact, let me tell you that it is a collection of vital energy that exudes a faint glimmer of light....

miHoYo has announced that the next major update—Version 2.0—for MMORPG Genshin Impact will arrive on July 21. The update will see the launch of the third of the game’s planned seven major cities in a region called Inazuma. Surrounded by the sea on all sides, the region is surrounded by the sea and is made up of six individual islands. Thunderclouds and storms mean the area has a strong affinity with the Electro element and is overseen by the Electro Archon....

In celebration of the Chinese New Year, HoYoverse has collaborated with Yang Naidong, Representative Provincial Inheritor of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Project, to create expertly crafted New Year woodblock prints of the five mystical Yakshas. These powerful beings were introduced during the Genshin Impact Story Quest for Xiao, who is the group’s only survivor after the others perished in the great Archon War. Genshin Impact fans will hear the familiar musical composition from the game as they watch the artist’s designing procedure, featuring the melodic Liyue Harbor main theme....

It bears repeating: the death of physical media has been greatly exaggerated. Obviously streaming is the hotness these days, but with ever-changing rights issues meaning that your favorite show or film may be here today/gone tomorrow on Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Apple+, and the myraid other services that have somehow banded together to reinvent cable television, there’s comfort to be found in owning what you want to watch in a tangible way....

Comic book publisher Dark Horse has announced a new comic book series set in the God of War world. The company says it will be a four-issue mini-series, with the first issue releasing in November. Dark Horse: “The God of War comic series finds Kratos living in the remote Norse wilds after his war on the gods of Olympus. Seeking to put the rage that defined most of his life behind him, Kratos inadvertently sparks a feud with a mysterious cult of berserkers after attempting to save a stranger being mauled by a monstrous bear....

God of War Ragnarok has arrived, and with it comes a full nine realm worth of collectibles for players to spend hours finding. If you don’t feel like spending all that time, especially if you’re looking for ways to increase your overall health quickly, we’ve got the perfect guide for you. Here is everything you need to know about the locations of all Idunn Apple in Alfheim in God of War Ragnarok....

God of War Ragnarok won’t fail to entertain you with its intense and fast-paced storyline. There’s a lot to explore in the game other than completing the main story quests. Favors and other challenges allow you to check out other hidden areas in this game too. This is when you will come across various side bosses in this game. One of those you will encounter is a Soul Eater, yes, the one who appeared in the previous God of War game....

God of War Ragnarok has a plethora of armor items that you can craft or collect. However, some may differ in stats but would sometimes look much better than the ones with high stats. Since players have always wished to be able to change appearance without changing stats, GoW Ragnarok has listened by introducing Transmog. However, since the mechanics of this are still confusing players are wondering how to unlock Transmog in God of War Ragnarok & change appearance....

The first in-game event for Goddess of Victory: Nikke is finally live. Titled No Caller ID, players will have to play through various event stages to earn a new currency, which can be exchanged for extra rewards. If you’re feeling lost with this event, we’re here to help. Here’s a full event guide to No Caller ID in Goddess of Victory: Nikke. How to Start No Caller ID in Nikke First things first, make sure your app is up to date....

While Samsung tends to release their smartphones early in the year, Google and Apple devices arrive right in time for Christmas. If you’re interested in a new smartphone in 2022, you may be considering the Google Pixel 7 vs iPhone 14. These two flagships are popular and could be hard to find during the holidays, so you’ll want to look before you leap in order to make an informed decision....

It’s safe to say that Google Stadia hasn’t had the smoothest of launches since its debut late last year. From numerous technical issues and latency flaws to a sheer lack of games, the console has undeniably failed to find any ground with consumers. However, regardless of its issues, it seems Stadia is continuing to press on in hopes of eventually delivering on the promise it sold early-adopters. One of the ways Stadia’s going about this is by trying to boost the number of games currently on the service, which, through a new tweet, it confirmed would be getting four new titles very soon....

There once was a time when Gran Turismo was everything. If you visited a video game store at the turn of the century you’ll surely remember stopping to admire the sight of a Nissan GTR splashing its way through a rain-slicked Special Stage 5 demo run, its headlights glistening across the puddles in the ultimate PlayStation 2 powerhouse. For a short while, Gran Turismo was the undisputed king of driving games....

Rockstar Games is pulling a number of tracks from Grand Theft Auto IV’s soundtrack later this month, as licensing for some of the game’s music is set to expire as the crime juggernaut celebrates its 10th anniversary (blimey, has it really been that long?). That’s according to a report on Kotaku, with one source telling the site that ‘a lot’ of GTA IV’s music will be given the snip as a result of licensing expiring....

Obsidian have announced the details of their latest patch to garden survival game Grounded, bringing along some spooky Halloween themed additions to the game later today. As per the patch notes the update is headlined by a revamp for The Hedge area, as well as three new buildings in the form of Zip-Lines, a Spinning Wheel and Signs and the new Frankenline landmark. Naturally as we’re moving into October, it’s also the time for seasonally-appropriate updates, and so there’s also a new Jack o’Lantern landmark and Candy Corn food item for your tiny survivors to nab....

This decade has seen some incredible games and while there are plenty of subjective opinions about which titles were the best, sales figures are what keep developers afloat. The NPD Group tracks the sales of many items, including games, and they have released data which confirms the top 10 most commercially successful games. Some players will likely be disappointed about their favorite games not being included, yet this list has sold a staggering amount of units....

Kojima Productions’ new logo may, in the words of Hideo Kojima, look “like a medieval knight and also a space suit”. But look a little closer… See that? As pointed out by a member of NeoGAF, there seems to be a hidden chicken in the studio’s new logo – something that shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise given Kojima’s previous work. For the sake of comparison here’s the original, untouched logo:...

WarnerMedia’s streaming service HBO Max has arrived in a big way. HBO Max launched on May 27 with a truly impressive array of content. The streamer is home to thousands of hours of Warner-branded TV shows and movies and is set to add even more throughout the year. One area where HBO Max has faltered a bit though, is in branding. HBO Max is designed to contain everything WarnerMedia has to offer....