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According to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, “eSports is going to be as big as regular sports.” Spencer points to “the number of people who play games,” “the different platforms people are playing on” and “the money that’s pouring in,” as key contributing factors in the platform’s potential growth. Moreover, Spencer suggests eSports accessibility will help it flourish, noting that “anybody can play a game.” The Xbox boss adds that “there’s no cap to what eSports can become” also pointing out that “unlike any other sport, you just sit down, grab a controller, and start playing games and build your skills....

Fall 2021 is a perfect example of just how strong Xbox Game Pass can be. When considering the titles that are launching on it, it’s hard to imagine how the service could be improved. The only way that could really happen is if more games come to it, a wish that may already be in the works for 2022. Currently, the Xbox Game Pass lineup for Fall 2021 is setting the bar extremely high in terms of expectations for the future, a bar that is hopefully going to be raised even higher by the time 2022 rolls around....

Both FIFA 22 and Naraka: Bladepoint release on console and PC via Xbox Game Pass today. FIFA 22 is replacing FIFA 20 on June 31, replacing the one soccer simulator with another. Naraka: Bladepoint is arriving on consoles day one via Xbox Game Pass, and it’s coming with some extra content too. RELATED: Xbox Game Pass is Losing 4 Games at the End of the Month FIFA 22 features several improvements over past entries, including more realistic matches, a more improved AI and difficulty, more intuitive gameplay, improved VOLTA football, and a better career mode....

A new report indicates that Square Enix will follow up the addition of Octopath Traveler to Xbox Game Pass by bringing several more games to the service. IGN Korea says that it has learned Square Enix will be releasing six more games in addition to Octopath Traveler on Xbox Game Pass. This follows an agreement between Square Enix and Microsoft with undisclosed details regarding the cost of the deal....

Many players looking to upgrade their PCs in the last year and a half have found themselves dealing with hardware shortages and high prices from scalpers. Still others might find themselves in tighter financial straits than usual due to the continuing impact of Covid-19. PC players on a budget would due well to check out Xbox Game Pass for PC and its collection of both indie and older titles that have lower system requirements to run well....

Over on Twitter, the official Xbox Game Pass account teased that February will be a big month for the service. The account didn’t elaborate much further, but given the emphasis on “really” throughout the post, it’s safe to assume that the company has something major planned for fans. Xbox’s Phil Spencer did visit Japan recently, where he discussed Game Pass and Project xCloud with developers and publishers, so it’s possible that a big Japanese game could be on the way....

Yet, it seems the subscription service isn’t done bringing aboard notable games for its extensive playerbase, with a new post featured on the company’s Twitter hinting that Xbox Game Pass is getting something big in the near future. The cryptic tease is framed to appear like a leaked internal email, where the aptly named “Mellia McGamepass” is addressing her staff. RELATED: Xbox Series X Has Massive Game Pass Attach Rate...

However, while the Xbox One has been selling well since its launch — even taking top console honors during Black Friday — it is also selling out. Any quick trip to the local Best Buy or Wal-Mart will show that demand and supply are not equal. While the notion of a sold out console is nothing new, the fact of the matter is Microsoft (and Sony) needs to replenish supply as soon as possible, lest they miss out on sales....

That changed 17 years ago for the WWE superstar who gave up meat and kicked dairy and eggs about six years ago. MORE: WWE ‘Money in the Bank’ results “I think when it first started, back in 2000, like anything else, people met me with some skepticism and figured it was a fad or we’ll see how long you can do without that,” explained Aries. “Then over time as I stuck with it, it changed more intro intrigue and people becoming more inquisitive like ‘how to you do it?...

Bryan will expand on his decision to walk away from the ring Monday night on “Raw” near his hometown in Seattle. MORE: WWE Hall of Fame 2016 predictions | WWE and BGCA partner to end bullying Bryan has been sidelined since April 14 of last year due to concussion-like symptoms, an issue that has plagued him during his career. He appeared on WWE television on May 11 where he relinquished the Intercontinental championship, telling the fans that he wasn’t sure when he would be back....

Unlike the past two events that have been held in KSA, WWE didn’t have a lot of time to build up to Super ShowDown because it has fallen mere weeks after Money in the Bank, which could be why the card feels so lackluster at present. That being said, it’s likely that the plans for the show are not yet set in stone and as we speak Vince McMahon and the creative team are still working hard to finish the script....

The opening match of SummerSlam, we saw Bianca Belair successfully defend her RAW Women’s Championship against Becky Lynch following an intense physical bout. The EST of WWE was busy celebrating her well-deserved victory when Bayley’s theme music sent the crowd into a frenzy. Bayley walked out to a defeating pop as she made her first appearance in a year, but that was not all. The crowd erupted again as Dakota Kai and Io Shirai (now known as IYO SKY) made their returns, taking the entire pro-wrestling world by surprise....

On television, he seems filled with madness, keeping fans on their toes with whatever unorthodox thing he has up his sleeve from something he might so to taking a fight anyone in the building. It’s whatever suits him at the moment which has earned him the nickname “Lunatic Fringe”. MORE: Listen to the full interview with Dean Ambrose | NXT champion undergoes surgery | Mickie James on being a wrestler and a mom...

During the Cowboys’ game against the Denver Broncos, WWE superstar and legend Mark Calaway, aka The Undertaker, was in attendance to watch the action unfold on Sunday. Undertaker visits Cowboys stadium The 56-year-old was seen interacting with fans and several military personnel, signing autographs and posing for pictures. The WWE legend retired from the ring last year and now has a Netflix interactive movie called Escape The Undertaker. In addition to interacting with fans and military personnel, The Undertaker likely hoped to see a Cowboys win over the AFC’s Denver Broncos....

The details about Paul Heyman’s contract negotiations and Nikki Bella’s future also featured. There were mentions about WWE’s plans to introduce new championships to SmackDown as well. Here is a complete rundown on all these major rumors and their predictions. If Nikki Bella returns Nikki Bella was recently cleared to train and she is expected to be monitored closely. The results from this phase will be analyzed by WWE to decide whether they could let Nikki wrestle again....

The WWE ofiicials had hoped to keep the issue within the company and deal with it. However by the apparent leak of the story and it becoming a big public issue, the officials are fairly disappointed. Punk Chants: At last night’s WWE live event held in Orlando, there were no CM Punk chants as he was not advertised. Although fans did take not of his appearance in video packages which were played on the big screen....

WWE magazine reports that it is scheduled for release on DVD and digital download on November 11. The magazine also features a poster of the movie with all the 3 stars advertised in bold print. WWE.com says the film “centers around Rose, a mother looking to strengthen her bond with her estranged son who is WWE fan. Going the extra mile, the loving mother begins training to become a wrestling diva....

WrestleMania 36 will be the first-ever WrestleMania to happen over two nights, according to a WWE press release. The event will take place over the April 4-5, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on the WWE Network. It will also be available via pay-per-view. The event will be hosted by Rob Gronkowski, the three-time Super Bowl champion. The WWE teased a sneak preview from Gronk on Friday’s episode of SmackDown on FOX at 8 p....

Australia had already retained the Ashes after winning the first T20 in Sydney last Friday but Heather Knight’s team ensured their tour finished on a high thanks to Wyatt’s heroics. England were 8-4 down in the points-based multi-format series when Australia secured the urn but back-to-back victories in Canberra – the latter by four wickets – saw the first series tie between the two nations since 1968-69. Before Wyatt’s century, the hosts’ Beth Mooney posted the second highest T20 score as she hit an unbeaten 117 off just 70 balls, the opener helping the hosts to 178-2....

Following a Spring update that added support for PayPal and a new disc format, the latest Xbox 360 dashboard update packs all kinds of new functionality into the system, highlighted by Kinect and Bing powered voice search, and a number of new content partners. No reason for the update’s delay has been offered. Whatever the reason for the delay might be, the situation appears to have caught Microsoft off guard....