Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently announced that the company's CoreAI Product president, Asha Sharma, has become the CEO of Xbox, replacing retiring Xbox boss Phil Spencer.

Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown developer gameXcite is responding to player feedback directed at its lack of manual save functionality, working on ways to make it easier to progress while that happens.

Great news for Aussie footy fans, from Aussie footy fans. A Pro Jank Footy demo will be available as part of Steam Next Fest between 23 February and 2 March, followed by a full release on PC and consoles later in the year. Adelaide-based developers Powerbomb Games and Tinker Town confirmed that Pro Jank Footy will be released on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, Switch, and Switch 2 alongside Windows PC via Steam. “Pro Jank Footy blends the immediacy of classic arcade sports games like NBA Jam and NHL ‘94 with the unpredictability of local Aussie Rules. Designed for solo play, couch multiplayer and quick-fire sessions, the […]

Say hello to Kitty Powers Matchmaker Makeover! Kitty Powers Matchmaker Makeover is a glow up on 2016’s original Kitty Powers Matchmaker, available now on mobile and Windows PC via Steam. “Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker Makeover sees many of the original team members reunite to develop this remastered version of the beloved dating simulator,” its developers said in a press release. The title offers “new and improved” mini-games, expanded game mechanics, enhanced 4K visuals, and more. We reviewed the console version of the game when it was released back in 2017, giving it praise but steering people back over to mobile devices. “Is Matchmaker life-changing? […]

More layoffs in the industry. Ubisoft has confirmed it has laid off 40 employees at its Ubisoft Toronto studio, and insists that the developer’s work on Splinter Cell and Rainbow Six will not be impacted. News of the layoffs first came from MobileSyrup, with Ubisoft confirming the details with the likes of Kotaku. “Following the recent announcement of the final phase of Ubisoft’s global cost-savings plan and the discontinuation of projects, Ubisoft Toronto will be reducing its workforce by 40 roles,” a representative told Kotaku. “This decision was not taken lightly and does not in any way reflect the talent, dedication, or contributions of the individuals affected. Our priority now is to […]

Fall of an Empire is a Melbourne-made strategy game from solo developer Joe Gibbs, and it comes out next week.

"Sadly, musical-based takes on narrative or beat 'em ups have largely come in flat," Steve writes in his preview. "Now, it's People of Note's turn to try this concept out, a music-based RPG inspired by the likes of classics like Final Fantasy."

Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown will feature the vocal talents of both Tim Russ (Tuvok) and Robert Duncan McNeill (Paris), both reprising their iconic characters for in-game logs. Moreover, developer gameXcite has also confirmed that it has secured the rights to Voyager's main theme for use in its upcoming 'what if' simulator.