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With more and more players taking online games seriously, some take them a little too seriously, or just want to crap on people’s fun by messing with their connections by DDoS-ing (distributed denial of service) other games and whatnot. It looks like Microsoft is hiking up security on their end, as P2P (peer-to-peer) voice chat is being phased out on Xbox and it’s to combat (Xbox Live) XBL DDoS attacks.

This was confirmed by Xbox Engineer...

The wait continues for more Elden Ring details but in the meantime, FromSoftware is readying a new update for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This update will add new challenge modes for bosses along with skins for Wolf and Remnants aka player ghosts. It will go live on October 28th at 10 AM PT and also be included with the Game of the Year Edition. Check out the newest trailer below.

More details on the update were provided via the PlayStation Blog in...

Much to the surprise of many, Gears 5 will be getting a full-fledged new story DLC soon, with the expansion set to put the spotlight on the Hivebusters, the trio that stars in the Escape multiplayer mode. Details on the DLC are currently scant, but those will be coming before the year is out- as will the DLC itself.

Speaking with IGN, Gears 5...

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While the games as a service (or live service, if you prefer) model is one that makes many player’s cringe, and conjures the images of many failed projects, the truth is that it can be utilized well. There’s a few examples of this, with one being Fallout 76. Its launch issues were legendary enough that it even prompted several delays to upcoming projects at Bethesda. As time has marched on, Bethesda has put a lot of effort into turning the game...

After being exclusive on PC to the Epic Games Store for more than a year, Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds is now available on Steam and GOG. It’s discounted by 50 percent on both platforms to celebrate the launch.

The Outer Worlds is set in the distant future where megacorporations have colonized and laid claim to entire planets. You play as the Stranger, a crew member of the colony ship Hope, and investigate the Halycon...

With the Xbox Series X/S out in just three weeks, The Coalition’s Gears 5 will stand as one of the more interesting titles to check out. In addition to being fully optimized for both consoles, however, it also offers a reason to replay the campaign. Check out the trailer below to see what we mean.

Yes, Dave Bautista, the famous wrestler and Hollywood star, can be subbed in to the campaign. He’ll take over Marcus Fenix’s role so while there won’t...

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console and PC. Get more details on these games below and click on their profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change). Jump in!

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If you still haven’t picked up Battlefield 5, now might be the best time as EA has announced the Battlefield 5 Definitive Edition, and it’s out today via digital download for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC!

Battlefield 5 Definitive Edition Contents:​

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While Cyberpunk 2077 is the big time cyberpunk title coming out later this year (it’s even in the name and everything), it’s not the only title in the genre that’s notable for the year. Next week will see the release of Ghostrunner, a fast-based first person game that challenges you to finish levels as quickly as possible while cutting through enemies. The game is coming to a variety of platforms, with a Switch version even announced...