Original story follows. Microsoft’s Xbox Live service is typically fairly reliable, but it seems to have been having more trouble than usual as of late. Back in May, there were numerous Xbox Live problems over the course of a few days, causing headaches for Xbox gamers who just wanted to play their games. And in the age of digital media, even playing games offline can prove tricky when an Xbox console isn’t always connected to the company’s online services....
The latest example is Aaron Greenberg, general manager of Xbox games marketing, who posted on the subject recently on Twitter. “Xbox believes in generations,” is how Greenberg begins the tweet. His reference being to criticism that Xbox is perhaps blurring the division between console generations too much. “Generations of games that play on latest [hardware] taking advantage of next-gen innovation, offering more choice, value & variety than any console launch ever,” is how Greenberg characterizes his view of the upcoming generation....
The Xbox One had a rocky start, with Microsoft failing to capitalize on the momentum it had from the Xbox 360’s success. And while the console was never really able to effectively compete with Sony’s PS4 in terms of sales, few could argue that the Xbox One didn’t end in a much better place than it started. RELATED: xCloud Could Make Next-Gen Games Playable on Xbox One Consoles Here are all the biggest games, developments, and hardware revisions that occurred during the Xbox One’s lifecycle....
Sasha Banks will wave the green flag on NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl come Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Speaking about the opportunity, an excited Sasha Banks said: Sasha Banks joins an elite list of Daytona 500 celebrities The Daytona International Speedway has had a history of top athletes being involved in official capacities. The 63rd edition of the Daytona 500 with Banks as the Honorary Starter marks the second-straight year with a WWE Superstar being involved with pre-race formalities....
First released in 1996, the Nintendo 64 was Nintendo’s follow-up to the success of the Super Nintendo ,which sold roughly 49 million units over its lifespan between the Americas and Japan. The N64 came out of the gate swinging with popular games such as Super Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Cruis’n USA, and Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire released at or shortly after the console’s launch. By the release of the GameCube in 2002, Nintendo had released a total of 393 games for the N64, though some of those titles were only available in Japan at the time....
It all began when Roman Reigns was about to announce his opponent for SummerSlam. As he was walking towards Kayla Braxton for an interview, a pile of scaffolding and metal fell on him. While he walked out of it unscathed, things didn’t seem to improve for the Big Dog as the very next week on RAW, when Reigns was being confronted by Samoa Joe in the parking lot, a car rammed into his vehicle and then sped off....
This match saw the three champions locking horns in an exciting encounter that was well-balanced through its entire duration. In the end, Strong eked out a victory by outsmarting both his opponents. The closing moments of the match saw Styles taking down Nakamura with a ‘Phenomenal Forearm’. At that time Strong was right outside the ring, taking his time to recover from the beat-down he had received. The Undisputed Era member then quickly spotted the right moment to enter the ring and went on to push Styles towards the ringside....
His philanthropic efforts reach the cities WWE visits and, especially, in his home state of Florida. But O’Neil - real name Thaddeus Bullard - along with co-writer Paul Guzzo are looking to bring that same energy of his new book, There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Kid. The new book - in stores now - tells the story of O’Neil’s life growing up in poverty in Florida. O’Neil may have been labeled a “bad kid” to those who didn’t know him, but there were underlying issues that prompted his actions....
This year we will most likely watch RAW, SmackDown, and NXT compete against one another in several different matches. Champions of the three brands will compete against each other in Triple Threat Matches, while all three brands will form their strongest teams to take each other on. NXT won the battle of supremacy during Survivor Series 2019. However, SmackDown seems to be in a good position this year as their roster seems very solid following the 2020 WWE Draft....
While the show got off on the right foot with several solid matches, that didn’t last with over-booking getting in the way of other bouts. Many times, there was an overuse of weapons and interference that turned people off. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year While the teams of Becky Lynch and Charlotte against the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) tried hard in the main event, the match turned into a mix-mash of trying to hit bigger moves and dish out punishment....
WWE 2K22 recently released the Stand Back Pack With renowned WWE superstars Hurricane Helms, Stacy Keibler, A-Kid, and Wes Lee on June 7. Nash Carter was originally part of the Stand Back Pack alongside fellow M2K tag team partner Wes Lee. However, Nash Carter was released from the WWE following abuse allegations by his estranged wife, Kimber Lee. As a result, Nash Carter was removed from the Stand Back Pack....
In case you didn’t know… Brian Mann worked for the WWE in 2011, a time when the WWE was particularly interesting, as it included the “Summer of Punk” which you can read about here. During the interview, Mann recalls the writers asking each other, “how are we gonna screw this up?” after Punk won the WWE Title from John Cena at Money in the Bank in Chicago. Brian Mann can currently be heard every week on The Law Podcast....
Madrid, Aug 2 (IANS) Spain football legend Xavi Hernandez has donated his yacht to auction to raise funds for ProActiva Open Arms (POA), a Spanish NGO that is dedicated to saving the lives of refugees passing through the Mediterranean. ‘La Pelopina’ is nine metres long, 2.60 metres wide and equipped with a 325CV engine, reports Efe. POA last month began a new mission aboard the ‘Astral’, a 30 metre-long medically-equipped yacht, to work together with the maritime authorities and other organisations in the area....
As revealed by Major Nelson, the ‘Xbox 360 Special Edition Chrome Series Wireless Controllers’ will officially be en route to brick-and-mortar retailers in the very near future. Better yet, the controllers will come in one of three chrome-tastic colors. The red, blue, and silver styles will not only stand out in all of their shining glory, but they’ll also combine to make it feel like Christmas all year round in your house....
YouTube channel Emulators and Gameplay HD shared a video recently of Xbox 360 Red Dead Redemption running much better through the Xenia Canary emulator than when it was released on the original hardware. Frame rates have improved a lot since the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation that Red Dead Redemption comes from, making the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S among the most optimized home consoles, while the Nintendo Switch maintains a high-quality portable experience....
That being said, there are some Xbox achievements that are notorious for pushing the boundaries of reasonable expectations and unlock difficulty. Aside from achievements that possess difficulty from the high level of skill needed to meet their unlock requirements, there are some achievements that take ludicrous amounts of real-world time to unlock, making them extremely rare badges of honor from those who have them. RELATED: Why The Witcher 3’s ‘Something More’ Achievement Means More to Fans of the Books...
Despite its age, Xbox fans seem to be having a good time with the Indiana Jones game. And according to fans, the game is not only fun but looks great on modern consoles. RELATED: What We Want to See in the New Indiana Jones Game Reddit user Markoss365 posts several screenshots on the Xbox One Subreddit, praising the game’s graphics. Other users soon chimed in with more accolades for this lost gem....
Microsoft and Meta were quick to clarify that gamers won’t be able to play all the titles in virtual reality. “You’ll be able to play 2D games with your Xbox controller projected on a massive screen on Quest,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said during the event. Xbox Game Pass is always adding new games, so Quest 2 owners will have an ever evolving library to choose from. RELATED: New Xbox Console Spotted on Phil Spencer’s Shelf...
However, Marvel’s Avengers is finally starting to draw a crowd. In fact, it’s gone from a mediocre reception to an overnight sensation. It seems the game’s recent arrival on Xbox Game Pass has turned a middlingly popular game into a massive hit. RELATED: Marvel’s Avengers Player Shares Skin Concepts for Iron Man, Captain America, and More It’s hard to overstate how much of a turnaround this has been, despite some Marvel’s Avengers players encountering problems on Game Pass....
RELATED: Best Local Co-Op Games to Play on Xbox Game Pass For anyone who doesn’t know, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes both Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass provides access to an ever-growing library of games to download and play, including indies, triple-a titles, and Microsoft exclusives. Xbox Live Gold is the service needed to play games online. The library has over 100 titles to choose from, with more being added every month....
