A lot of games shared the spotlight during this year's Game Awards, and among them was Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The sequel to 2015's excellent Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps was originally set for release sometime this year, but was eventually pushed back to February 11th, 2020. Unfortunately, Ori and the Will of the Wisps has been delayed again, but this time, the delay is a small one.
Microsoft has just unveiled its new Xbox Series X gaming console. The new model features a tower-shaped industrial design and it'll be available to purchase in time for the next holiday season. Known until now under the codename 'Project Scarlett,' this is Microsoft's most powerful gaming console ever, according to the company. Players can expect 4K support, ultra-quiet operation, and more.
While the biggest reveal of today's State of Play was definitely that of Capcom's Resident Evil 3 remake, there was another worth paying attention to. Sony revealed that Untitled Goose Game will be coming to the PlayStation 4 next week. Xbox One users will be getting the game on the same day, but of course, Sony isn't going to mention that in a State of Play presentation.
Earlier today, Sony held the final PlayStation State of Play for 2019. Headlining that show was a pretty big announcement, as Capcom officially confirmed that it's remaking Resident Evil 3. Of course, a lot of us expected this announcement given the success of Resident Evil 2's remake earlier this year.
In late 2019, Hulu decided to split their app into two versions. They called these versions "Classic Hulu app" and "the latest Hulu app" in support documentation. Every device Hulu supports for the "latest" Hulu app will have access for years to come, more than likely. This includes Apple TV (4th gen and later), Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 (not including live programming), Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 devices, Echo Show, Chromecast, and a variety of others. What we're interested in here is the latest guidance from Hulu on devices on which "New" Hulu will and will not work.
It may seem that VR is once again dead but it still continues to flow steadily in contrast to the flood of hype and news a year or so ago. Adoption of the technology, however, has mostly converged around PCs or, in some cases, standalone headsets. Virtual reality on consoles seems to have largely missed the window of opportunity and it doesn't seem like it's going to pick up the pace any time soon. In fact, Xbox's Phil Spencer practically shot down the idea that the next Xbox console, codenamed Project Scarlett, will even have a VR aspect to it.
Black Friday is still a little more than a week away, but Microsoft has kicked off its Xbox game deals early for certain folks. If you're subscribed to Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can now peruse the digital game deals Microsoft is offering for Black Friday. The sale will run until December 2nd, giving you about a week and a half to pick up any games you may want.
With the Los Angeles Auto Show officially kicking off this weekend, Toyota has some big news for fans of racing games: it's coming back to Forza. Specifically, Toyota cars will debut in Forza Horizon 4 next month, marking the end of the automaker's strange absence from one of the most popular racing series around.
On the heels of the big November 2019 update for Xbox One, Microsoft is pushing another update to consoles in the near future. This update is a small one, but it adds some neat functionality as it allows you to get more information on what your friends are playing. Viewing your friends list and selecting a friend that's currently in-game will surface an information panel on that title.
We're coming up on the annual Game Awards, and ahead of the show's December 12th premiere, Geoff Keighley has revealed all of the nominees for 2019. As there have been in recent years, 2019's Game Awards are packed with different categories, ranging from best eSports coach all the way up to the big kahuna, game of the year.
Last year, Microsoft got a lot of positive attention when it launched its Xbox Adaptive Controller. The controller, essentially, is meant to be a customizable input method for those with disabilities, sporting two oversized buttons and a traditional D-pad on the front. With a row of 3.5mm jacks running along the top of the controller, the Xbox Adaptive Controller allows for a fine level of customization, assuming that users can find attachments that fit their needs. Logitech is looking to help with that last part by announcing the Logitech G Adaptive Gaming Kit today.
After an X019 kick-off that included the reveal of a new Rare title and the news that the Project xCloud preview is heading to Windows 10 next year, Microsoft has delivered the November 2019 for Xbox One. This update in particular in a pretty big one, as it delivers Google Assistant functionality and a significant improvement to gamertags.