Minority Mindset

Satya Nadella recently discussed Microsoft’s approach to gaming, stating their goal is to push boundaries in system development for both Xbox consoles and PCs. He pointed out that many see these platforms as separate, but Microsoft originally created the Xbox console as a way to improve the PC gaming experience. Nadella wants to challenge the idea of treating them as distinct, while also acknowledging the unique and exceptional experience offered by the console itself. He expressed excitement for the future of Xbox consoles.

Unfortunately, ARC Raiders won’t be free to play after all. The developers at Embark Studios initially planned a free-to-play release, but they’ve decided to charge players for access. If you’re looking for a free shooting experience, Battlefield 6 recently launched a battle royale mode that’s available without cost.

Tales of Xillia Remastered comes out this Friday on consoles and PC. It will be available in a standard edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition. Check out the launch trailer below!

3I/ATLAS is just the third interstellar object ever detected in our solar system. What makes it unusual is that, instead of behaving like a normal comet, it glows strangely, spins very quickly, and might even produce its own light. Although NASA classifies it as a comet, one scientist, Loeb, thinks there’s a significant possibility – around 40% – that it could actually be a piece of artificial technology.

Arc Raiders is a type of game called an extraction shooter. What’s interesting about this genre is how diverse it’s become, especially compared to battle royale games like Fortnite, Warzone, and PUBG. Those games all feel pretty similar under the surface, but extraction shooters like Wildgate, Hunt: Showdown, and Escape from Tarkov are all quite different from each other. They all create a constant tension for players: do you risk everything for better loot, or play it safe and escape with what you have? It’s a decision based on instinct and feeling, more than careful planning.

Players can compete in elimination-style tournaments, going head-to-head with both real NBA players and imaginative, made-up characters. The game combines traditional basketball action with unique and surprising pairings. Longtime NBA Street announcer Bobbito Garcia is back to call the games.

The beautiful soundtrack for Breath of the Wild was created by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, Hajime Wakai, and Soshi Abe. You can listen to it on the Nintendo Music app, but you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to stream it.