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PS5 and Xbox Series X Scalpers Dominate Console Restocks

Scalpers use automated bots to buy up PS5 and Xbox Series X stock, leaving regular gamers empty-handed. This shortage pushes desperate buyers to pay extreme resale prices well into 2021.

Microsoft Shifts Xbox Strategy Beyond Console Sales as Sony Launches PS5

Microsoft and Sony release competing next-generation consoles, but Microsoft focuses on player engagement rather than traditional hardware sales. The pandemic fuels a massive surge in gaming that represents a major revenue opportunity for both tech giants.

Fortnite Launches as Native Next-Gen Title for PS5 and Xbox Series Consoles

Epic Games confirms that Fortnite will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch with native builds. The upgraded versions feature 4K resolution at 60 frames per second and significantly faster loading times.

Microsoft Agrees to $7.5 Billion Bethesda Acquisition for Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft reveals a massive $7.5 billion deal to purchase ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. The acquisition brings major gaming franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls directly to the Xbox Game Pass service.

Xbox Series X and Series S Consoles Arrive November 10

Microsoft confirms the global launch of its two next-generation Xbox consoles on November 10. The tech giant also expands its subscription program to make the new hardware more affordable.

Microsoft Officially Reveals Xbox Series X and Series S Pricing and Launch Date

Microsoft unveils the official release dates and price points for both the Xbox Series X and the budget-friendly Series S consoles. The simultaneous launch gives gamers two distinct next-generation options this November.

Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X Launch Date and Pricing

Microsoft reveals the Xbox Series X hits stores on November 10th for $499, with preorders opening September 22nd. The company also expands its Xbox All Access subscription program to 12 countries.

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Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 5 With Advanced Graphics Tech

Unreal Engine 5 brings groundbreaking features like Nanite and Lumen to developers. The engine runs on all major gaming platforms and pushes the boundaries of real-time rendering.

Epic Games Reveals Unreal Engine 5 With Stunning PlayStation 5 Demo

Epic Games unveils Unreal Engine 5, highlighting revolutionary dynamic rendering and lighting technologies designed for next-generation consoles. The updated engine aims to make massive polygon complexity a seamlessly handled background process for developers.

Microsoft Reveals Tall, Blocky Xbox Series X For Holiday 2020

Microsoft officially unveils the Xbox Series X, a radically redesigned next-generation console set to launch late in 2020. The new system features a unique rectangular tower design and full backward compatibility with previous Xbox generations.

E3 2019 Highlights Reveal Next-Gen Xbox and Surprise Game Launches

Major publishers showcase upcoming next-generation consoles and surprise game releases during this year's E3 press conferences. Microsoft leads the charge with its new Xbox Series X announcement while Bethesda confirms a fall launch for DOOM Eternal.