Microsoft announces prices for forthcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles

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Microsoft fans don’t have to wait much longer to know how much the forthcoming Xbox consoles will cost.

Announced today, the console will be available to purchase for $499. For those looking for a cheaper way to get into the new generation of gaming, the Xbox Series S, which will be a digital only console, will be available for $299. A detailed look at the Xbox Series S can be seen below. Both consoles will be released on November 10.

Microsoft also revealed their Xbox All Access program will be expanded to 12 countries this holiday season. More countries will be added in 2021. They’ve also revealed EA Play will be included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC for no additional cost this holiday season.

Pre-orders for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will go live on September 22.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 to arrive on December 8

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The highly anticipated sequel to Puyo Puyo Tetris finally has a release date.

Revealed today, the game will launch on December 8 via the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game will arrive on Steam early next year. Folks with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be able to upgrade for no additional cost. A trailer for the game can be seen below.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 will introduce Skill Battle, which utilizes character-based skills in the fight. Pre-orders can be made here. All pre-orders will come with a Skill Battle Booster Pack, which will feature Sonic The Hedgehog item cards.

The first Puyo Puyo Tetris game was released in 2014 in Japan before seeing a North American release in 2017.

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League announced at DC FanDome

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Rocksteady has revealed the first look at Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.

Revealed today, the game finds the Suicide Squad taking on the mission of killing the Justice League. Longtime Batman Arkham fans will be thrilled to learn the game takes place in the popular video game universe. In the game, players can choose between one of four characters at any time. Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League will include four-player co-op for those looking to team up with their friends.

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League will be released in 2022 on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

Gotham Knights announced at DC FanDome

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The newest DC Comics video game has finally been revealed.

At today’s DC FanDome, Warner Bros. Games Montréal announced Gotham Knights. In the game, Bruce Wayne is dead, and it’s up to Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood to defend Gotham City. Aside from releasing a trailer, Warner Bros. Games Montréal dropped some gameplay footage. You can check both videos out below.

Gotham Knights is slated for a 2021 release on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

Halo Infinite delayed to 2021

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The Xbox Series X will be released this year without its most anticipated game Halo Infinite.

Announced today, the game has been delayed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. 343 Industries studio head Chris Lee said in a statement:

“We have made the difficult decision to shift our release to 2021 to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets our vision. The decision to shift our release is the result of multiple factors that have contributed to development challenges, including the ongoing COVID-related impacts affecting us all this year. I want to acknowledge the hard work from our team at 343 Industries, who have remained committed to making a great game and finding solutions to development challenges. However, it is not sustainable for the well-being of our team or the overall success of the game to ship it this holiday.”

Halo Infinite is the follow up to 2015’s Halo 5: Guardians. Microsoft announced the game at E3 2018.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 moved to 2021

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Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs have revealed Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will arrive in 2021.

In a joint statement released yesterday, both companies said, "Due to the quality bar and ambitions we have set for ourselves, we have made the difficult decision that we need more time. Moving launch is one of the changes we are making to ensure the best player experience possible.”

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 was originally planned for release back in March, but it was pushed back into an unspecified date in 2020. Pre-orders for the game can be made here.