Yes, You Can Lay The Xbox Series X Flat

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X, formerly known as Project Scarlett, is an unconventional-looking games console. The hardware was shown off for the first time during The Game Awards and seems to evoke a PC tower-like design. However, speaking to GameSpot, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said that owners will still have the freedom to position the console how they want.

“The first thing I wanted to say is the [Xbox Series X’s] design works vertical or horizontal, just like the Xbox One S and Xbox One X,” he said. “We think that it’s not our job to dictate the orientation of our console in your home. That is up to you.”

During our interview, we asked Spencer what his first reaction to seeing the console was, and he went on to reveal that, despite its striking design, the Xbox Series X can fade into the background–it doesn’t demand attention or have to become the focal point of a room.

“When we set this design goal for the power that we wanted to put in, I was not sure what the [team was] going to be able to come back with because we really pushed the envelope on what we thought a home console could do. And I was really impressed with what they came back with.

“Now it sits in my home [and] it just kind of goes away. It’s quiet, it sits on the shelf–to be fair, I have mine laying on its side–and just where it sits in my setup, it just goes away. And that’s exactly what I wanted it to do.”

Despite that, the Xbox Series X also wears its power on its sleeve, according to Spencer. “When my daughters were over for Thanksgiving and they came down to see it–they know what dad does–they said they thought it looked powerful. They were just like, ‘That is cool.’

“So I was happy that we were able to challenge some of the preconceptions of what it should look like and then really impressed with what they were able to land given the performance that we wanted out of the box.”

GameSpot got to see the Xbox Series X before its unveiling and hear about the hardware, its new controller, and Phil Spencer’s vision for what it represents. You can learn about that in our exclusive Xbox Series X reveal feature.

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PlayStation Last-Minute Holiday Sale: PS4 Slim Bundle, Death Stranding, PS Plus, And More

If you’re still looking for PlayStation deals this Christmas, Sony is kicking off a last-minute sale this Sunday, December 15. The sale will run until December 28 and feature deals on the PS4 holiday bundle and a few PS4 exclusives, including Death Stranding. Sony’s last-minute sale will be available at select retailers in the US. We already know Target is participating, but we expect Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Amazon will also take part in the fun.

Death Stranding | $40 ($60)

Most notably, Death Stranding will be discounted to $40 at participating retailers. We suggest you scoop this deal up as quickly as possible, because it’s bound to sell out. Death Stranding wasn’t on sale Black Friday, but the best Black Friday game deals sold out in a hurry.

Death Stranding isn’t the only PS4 exclusive to receive a last-minute discount. Days Gone and Marvel’s Spider-Man Game of the Year Edition are both discounted from $40 to $20. Best Buy actually already has the official Sony discount beat on Marvel’s Spider-Man, dropping the price all the way to $15.

PS4 Slim holiday bundle | $250 ($300)

Still in the market for a PS4 console? The PS4 Slim holiday bundle is $250. It includes God of War, The Last of Us Remastered, and Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition. This bundle was $200 on Black Friday, so the last-minute deal isn’t nearly as good. Still, this is your best bet if you’re still looking for a PS4 Slim this holiday. Walmart already has it listed for the $250 sale price.

PlayStation Direct sale

Sony will also kick off a holiday special at PlayStation Direct on physical games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. If you buy two select games, you’ll save 30% on your order. If you buy three, you’ll save 50%. Here’s the list of games included in the special:

  • Bloodborne — $20
  • God of War — $20
  • God of War III Remastered — $20
  • Gran Turismo Sport — $20
  • Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition — $20
  • Little Big Planet 3 — $20
  • MLB The Show 19 — $30
  • Quantic Dream Collection — $40
  • Ratchet & Clank — $20
  • The Last of Us Remastered — $20
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End — $20
  • Uncharted: The Lost Legacy — $20
  • Astro Bot: Rescue Mission — $20
  • Blood and Truth — $40
  • Everybody’s Golf VR — $30
  • Farpoint — $20
  • PlayStation VR Worlds — $15
  • Until Dawn: Rush of Blood — $15

PlayStation Plus 12-month subscription | $45 ($60)

One great last-minute gift idea is a PlayStation Plus subscription. From December 20 to January 17, 12-month PS Plus subscriptions will be $45, which is 25% off.

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The Wolf Among Us 2: Telltale Games’ Revival Explained

Update 12/13: The Wolf Among Us 2 has been announced at The Game Awards for the second time. The sequel to the Fables-based adventure game was originally announced in 2017, but the unfortunate closure of Telltale Games meant that the game never came to be. The story doesn’t end there, though; Telltale Games has been revived, and The Wolf Among Us 2 is back in development, with some of the original developers and voice cast returning, too.

But what happened to Telltale Games, and why is the studio back? Is it even the same studio? Our full explainer below will tell you everything you need to know.

Telltale Games is alive (in some form) again following a buyout by a Malibu, California-based company called LCG Entertainment. But news of Telltale’s revival isn’t as clear-cut as headlines would suggest, especially considering Telltale’s complicated history leading to its closure in 2018.

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Fast And Furious: Crossroads, A Game Based On The Movies, Coming In May

Of the several announcements made during The Game Awards 2019, a reveal trailer was shown for a licensed game from the Fast And Furious movie franchise. The game is called Fast And Furious: Crossroads and it looks to be a mix of races, car chases, and action. Character models have the likeness of some of its characters such as Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez).

The game will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in May 2020. It’s being developed by Slightly Mad Studios–the team that worked on the Project Cars series and a few Need For Speed games–and published by Bandai Namco. You can check out the trailer below to see Fast And Furious: Crossroads in action.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Slightly Mad Studios was rumored to be working on an “unannounced Hollywood title” and had been since 2017. This would be it.

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Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Xbox One Collector’s Edition Revealed

Microsoft has revealed that Ori and the Will of the Wisps will have a Collector’s edition for the Xbox One version when it launches on February 11. The Will of the Wisps releases for PC the same day, but it won’t have a physical version.

The Collector’s edition includes a game disc, an art book, the Piano Collections soundtrack on CD, a golden feather Steelbook-brand case, and an MP3 download of the original soundtrack. The digital soundtrack’s download must be redeemed by February 11, 2021. Unfortunately, no price has been announced. We’ll keep an eye out for that and when pre-orders go live and update this article with the proper links.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes on a physical disc, but Microsoft says you will need up to 30 GB of storage–though this is subject to change. Will of the Wisps will feature 4K Ultra HD support on Xbox One X, in addition to HDR on both the Xbox One S and X.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is also coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC on day one, so if you’re a subscriber, you won’t need to pay anything extra to enjoy the game. It hits both Xbox One and PC on February 11. For more information on Microsoft’s subscription service, check out our Xbox Game Pass guide.

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