Gaming
Microsoft has stopped making Xbox One games
Commits fully to the Series X|S
When the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5 launched, the ticking clock started for the end of the previous generation of gaming. Now, we’re at the cusp of that major change. Microsoft has confirmed that it will no longer make new games available for the Xbox One.
Recently, in a statement made to Axios, Xbox Game Studios chief Matt Booty revealed that “no internal teams are now working on games for the older gen consoles.” As a whole, the collective, composed of all the different teams with the Xbox Game Studios banner, has moved on to “Gen 9,” or what it calls the Series X|S generation.
Although, it’s not a complete loss yet. The studios will continue to support existing games with substantial player bases such as Minecraft and Halo Infinite.
It’s an exciting time for Xbox Game Studios. Only a few days ago, Microsoft hosted a showcase to reveal its slate of upcoming titles. The lineup includes highly-anticipated titles such as Starfield, Fable, and Forza Motorsport.
Starting with these titles, the studios will be made only for the Series X|S. However, Xbox One players will still be able to play them through Xbox Cloud Gaming. They just won’t be tailored or sold for the older console anymore. (External developers can still make games for the console, though.)
If you’re still on the fence about the current generation, this might be your sign to get the new one, especially if you don’t have the best internet. Sony has also hinted that it plans to stop making games for the older PlayStation 4 by 2025.
SEE ALSO: Sony might stop releasing PlayStation 4 games by 2025
Gaming
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launching on June 11
Introducing a team-based, cinematic twist to the classic board game
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains will launch on June 11, Ubisoft has announced. It will debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, GeForce Now, and PC through Steam, Epic Games, and the Ubisoft Store.
The Behavior Interactive title introduces a team-based combat twist to the traditional real estate board game. It includes competitive 2v2 and 3v3 modes, available online and through couch co-op.
This transforms the classic Monopoly gameplay into an action-packed, strategic showdown where teamwork and hero combinations matter.
Every turn carries high stakes as properties change hands in an instant. Dynamic GO events also introduce game-altering twists.
The full reveal will be on April 29.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains transports players into the Star Wars galaxy with a custom Monopoly board, packed with iconic locations from across the saga.
The gameplay is reimagined with thrilling cinematic moments, themed spaces, and dynamic elements. These make up for a refreshed experience from start to finish.
Players can choose from a wide roster of Star Wars heroes and villains. There’s plenty of options, from Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia to Darth Vader and Darth Maul.
Each character brings unique abilities to shape the team’s strategy and affect the match’s complexion with every roll of the dice.
Gaming
Switch 2 now lets you play old games in 1080p
It tricks old games into thinking that the console is docked.
The Switch 2’s popularity is astonishing, to say the least. Just recently, a single game, Pokémon Pokopia, was responsible for taking the free times of over two million players on the Switch 2. Now, Nintendo has released a new feature which should make the console much more playable, especially for those who already had the original Switch.
Today, the Switch 2 received the 22.0.0 system update. Though the update is mostly a variety of smaller updates, one feature, called the Handheld Mode Boost, stands out among the rest. As per the patch notes, “Handheld Mode Boost will cause compatible Nintendo Switch software to run as if the console is being played in TV mode.” Put simply, the feature will unlock 1080p resolution for older games.
For gamers who had the original Switch, game resolution was a huge problem. The first console lived on a 720p screen, so the early games supported only lower resolutions. The only exception is when the console was docked, which allows 1080p resolution.
Now, the Switch 2 supports backwards compatibility. Players can access their older Switch games on the new console. The catch, however, is that these games are still stuck in 720p. Some titles, at least, have released an update to increase resolution on the new console.
Handheld Mode Boost tricks the console into thinking that it’s hooked up to the dock. In effect, the game will play in 1080p. The catch, however, is that it also thinks that the Joy-Cons are a single Pro controller, so players might lose some game features. It’s still a decent price to pay, though.
In other news, the update has also updated the naming of the “Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea” to “Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea/Southeast Asia,” potentially hinting that Southeast Asia might finally get an online store.
SEE ALSO: Now Playing: Yakuza 0 on Switch 2
Gaming
NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 can turn your favorite AAA game into AI slop
DLSS 5 will launch on select games.
Have you ever wondered why RAM prices are going up this year? Everyone is rightfully saying that AI is the reason for the price hike, but it’s hard to palpably see why. Today, NVIDIA is showing off where its hard-earned profits are going by revealing DLSS 5.
For gamers who don’t have a particularly strong machine, NVIDIA’s DLSS technology upscales a game’s graphics quality and frame rate to artificially keep up with newer hardware. A few months ago, the company unveiled DLSS 4.5, which marks the latest step to help games sparkle. Today, with DLSS 5, the technology is going all-in on AI.
In a tech demo, NVIDIA showcased the latest version of the technology. This time, the feature will use photoreal lighting and materials to alter graphics. It can allegedly analyze a scene’s elements — including hair, fabric, and translucent skin — based simply on a single frame.
The demo’s most prominent example is Resident Evil Requiem. Grace Ashcroft, the gamer’s protagonist, evolves from her doll-like appearance into… well, something you might see on an AI-generated mobile game ad.
NVIDIA claims that the new version will make games look closer to real life. The jury is still out, especially with such a low sample size. However, in this writer’s humble opinion, it’s gonna be a no for me, dawg. I’d rather play with what the developer originally intended for their game than with yet another generic AI filter.
The new feature is rolling out to some of the biggest games today including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil Requiem, and Where Winds Meet.
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