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Replenished | Arkane Austin might be gone, but its studio head received a "burst of energy" after Redfall's final update
"I'm looking forward to talking about what I'll be doing next."
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Tough Decisions | Phil Spencer: "Running a sustainable business" the reason why Xbox closed multiple beloved Bethesda game studios
"We will continue to invest in what we're trying to go do in Xbox."
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ONE LAST BITE | Redfall is getting a final update with offline mode, revamped systems, and single-player pausing after studio closure
One last hurrah.
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TONGUE TIED | As Xbox shutters studios, old documentary clips that highlight problems with how Microsoft handles its developers are resurfacing
Following a week with plenty of foot-in-mouth c-suite moments at Xbox, some older ones are returning to the fore.
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MICROSOFT | Microsoft to shut down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and more due to a "reprioritization of titles and resources"
Those two studios and more to be shuttered in a shocking and sudden development.
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WHERE'S THE BITE? | Redfall's broken bite: One year since launch Arkane Studios has yet to deliver promised Bite Back Edition content
And now you've disappeared somewhere, like outer space...
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SUPER STRANGE | Blade, big Marvel game from Microsoft studio announced, yet Xbox hasn't claimed it as an exclusive
There seems to be a bizarre bit of distance between the brand and Arkane Lyon’s latest project.
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MORE IMPROVEMENTS | Redfall update 3 adds new sniper rifle, fixes performance issues, and more
The update also improves the interface and fixes audio issues.
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NEW JOB, WHO DIS? | Xbox's leadership reshuffle isn't just corporate chair-swapping, it could help Bethesda avoid another Redfall
Microsoft hopes that a Booty (role) expansion might help its studios to produce the best work possible.
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MAKIN' IT BETTER | Redfall update adds 60fps Performance Mode on Xbox Series X/S, plus gameplay improvements
Large update adds stealth takedowns, new controller settings, and even more changes.
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HONOUR AMONG LEAKS | After Deathloop and Redfall, Arkane is finally going back to Dishonored 3
A massive leak from Microsoft has revealed a whole host of confidential details.
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Saved By The Bell | Microsoft isn't shutting down Redfall developer Arkane Austin, says Xbox head
"It was a miss, but how much of a miss? I want to support them to be able to keep working to deliver the game they had in mind."
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A Bumpy Ride | Redfall's development sure sounds like a hot mess, according to a new report
Things haven't quited worked out for Arkane's latest.
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045-WON | One Redfall easter egg is a joke that's been running for three decades
How a nondescript door code survived studio closures through sheer force of imitation.
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GOING UP | Redfall's counterintuitive traversal solution might just be the best thing about the game
Layla’s spectral elevator is the weirdest possible way to travel, and Redfall is better for it.
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PHIL DISHEARTENED | Xbox boss expresses "disappointment" with response to Redfall, pledges to continue work on the game
Phil Spencer comments on Redfall's reception among gamers and critics.
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SLUMP AHEAD | Xbox June 11 Showcase: Xbox desperately needs a win that isn’t Starfield
Despite having the best value proposition, setback after setback has kept the good ship Xbox stuck in drydock. And that’s not good for anyone.
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IN WITH THE NEW | Xbox Game Pass expands its library with Redfall, Ravenlok, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, and more
Five are coming, five are leaving.
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SUCKS TO BE YOU | Redfall review: A bloodless imitation of Arkane’s best work
Dishonored’s magic is spread thin across a co-op open world where compromise is everywhere
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KBM VAMP HUNTING | Redfall: sink your fangs into the game with optimized PC specs and approachable options
For the PC crowd.
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BLACK HOLE FUN | Between Zelda and Star Wars, Redfall's launch trailer reminds us that it's also coming out soon
With a very video game trailer cover of a Soundgarden track too.
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IT MIGHT HAPPEN | Redfall studio looking into reversing always online requirement for single-player
The requirement wasn't added for insidious purposes.
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LORE AND ORDER | What makes Redfall different to other Arkane games? It’s all comes down to trust
Conversations with friends? No, this isn’t a Sally Rooney novel, but an intriguing mechanic in Arkane’s latest sci-fi romp.
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XBOX-SANGUINATION | Stalker, Far Cry 2, and, well, Arkane: Redfall proudly wears its most obvious influences on its bloody sleeve
The trailers don’t do it justice: Redfall looks great, feels great, and promises something great – if Arkane can overcome an age-old problem.
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GODS MADE BY SCIENCE | Redfall story trailer explains how the town became overrun with vampires
Never trust rogue scientists backed by an evil corporation.
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BITE BACK | Redfall trailer shows a sunny island town plunged into darkness and overrun with vampires
One thing about living in Redfall I never could stomach: all the damn vampires.
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REDFALL ONLINE | Redfall players will need an online connection at all times, even when playing solo
You'll also require Xbox Gold for co-op, and a Bethesda.net account.
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BITE BACK | Redfall set for a May release, new deep dive takes a 12 minute look at gameplay
Take back the island from the bloodsuckers.
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DOM'S SUBS | Xbox Game Pass is already looking unbeatable in 2023
As Xbox Game Pass goes from strength to strength, Sony really needs to up its game with PS Plus' tiers.
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Xbox Has Some Games | Xbox addresses its lack of presence at The Game Awards
"We have a lot planned to show and share about an incredibly exciting year ahead for 2023."
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Raising The Stakes | One bit of farmland in Redfall is apparently bigger than all of Prey's whole map
A video from QuakeCon goes all in on details for the upcoming shooter.
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Get Sucked In | Redfall is making a 30 minute-long appearance at QuakeCon
New gameplay details and more are set to be discussed.
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host mortem | In Redfall, only the host makes story progress
Redfall is designed to be played solo or in co-op, and it looks like some concessions had to be made.
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my bloody solo time | Don’t worry, single-player fans: Redfall is still “a great Arkane story” when played solo
If you prefer your vampire hunting experiences to be more solitary affairs, Redfall still has plenty to offer you.
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to leech their own | Should you care about Redfall, the delayed open-world co-op vampire FPS from Arkane?
Arkane Austin is preparing a game with scientifically-mutated vampire killers that have taken a whole town hostage – but should you care?
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ALL APOLOGIES | "We hear the feedback," says Phil Spencer regarding Redfall and Starfield delays
The CEO says the company will "work to better meet" expectations.
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oh my stars | Starfield and Redfall delayed into 2023
Bethesda is pushing back two of its headline games into the 'first half' of 2023.
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RIP-3 | Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase dated for June 12, ignoring fact E3 is cancelled
Starfield will likely make an appearance, but everything else is up in the air.
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PC | Deathloop PC update adds more descriptive crash messaging, fixes issues with achievements
A couple of things for PC players.
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Hiccups on PC | Deathloop PC players report stuttering issues and frame rate drops, Arkane currently investigating
Arkane is on the case.
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Leaked | In-game images of Arkane Austin’s co-op vampire game Redfall have leaked online
Someone somewhere isn't happy about this.
