Xbox CFO: No plans to pull all future Bethesda content from Nintendo platforms
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Microsoft announced the acquisition of Zenmix in September, which includes all of Bethesda. The Elder Scrolls, Doom, and more now technically lie with Xbox. Some fans have been wondering what the move means for titles going forward on other platforms.
Thankfully, at least for now, it sounds like Bethesda releases won’t necessarily be exclusive to Xbox. The priority for Microsoft instead is to have content “to be either first or better or best or pick your differentiated experience, on our platforms.”
Xbox chief financial officer Tim Stuart said the following during the Jefferies Interactive Entertainment conference last week:
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Minecraft Dungeons getting cross-platform play next week
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Cross-play support is heading to Minecraft Dungeons next week, Mojang Studios has announced. The functionality should be going live on November 17.
When the feature is active, Switch players will be able to connect online with users on other platforms – specifically the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Minecraft Dungeons originally made it back to Switch in May. More support is planned for the game in the future.
Minecraft Dungeons update out now (version 1.5.0.0), patch notes
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Minecraft Dungeons has received a new update. Version 1.5.0.0 includes support for the Spooky Fall Event, Apocalypse Plus feature, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
Minecraft Dungeons – Spooky Fall Event kicks off on October 27, details and trailer
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Minecraft Dungeons is celebrating Halloween with a new Spooky Fall Event. It features time-limited Seasonal Trials with new rewards, Night Mode, and a limited-time Spooky Item Set.
Below are the full details:
Minecraft Dungeons – Howling Peaks DLC dev diary
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In a new video from Mojang, the studio gives fans a sneak peek of the upcoming free update and Howling Peaks DLC for Minecraft Dungeons. We also get to hear about the season pass, cross-play, new content, and a new mob.
Here’s today’s video:
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Xbox boss says Microsoft has “very good relationship with Nintendo”, but not sustainable to consider Xbox games for Switch on case by case basis
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Microsoft has had a pretty good relationship over the past couple of years. It’s led to characters such as Banjo & Kazooie in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, not to mention the Ori games on Switch.
In an interview with Kotaku, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said that he’s had good conversations with Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa and Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser. He also mentioned the following about the relationship between the two companies:
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Minecraft reveals Caves and Cliffs update for Summer 2021 release, details
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To kick off Mincraft Live today, Mojang Studios revealed a major update known as Caves and Cliffs. It will release in Summer 2021.
Here’s a rundown as to what’s included;
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Minecraft Dungeons getting cross-play update in November, Howling Peaks DLC in December, more content in 2021
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Minecraft Dungeons will be updated in November to support cross-play, Mojang Studios has announced. Users on Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC will be able to play together online.
Outside of cross-play, new Howling Peaks DLC has been confirmed for December. Additional content is planned for 2021 as well.
Here’s a look at what’s in store:
Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps standard physical releases confirmed for December 8
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iam8bit, Xbox Game Studios, and Moon Studios have set a final release date for the standard physical versions of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps for Switch. Both games are heading to retail on December 8. Pre-orders will open soon.
The physical editions of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps contain six collectible art cards and digital downloads of the game’s respective soundtrack, composed by Gareth Coker.
Pricing is set at $39.99 / €39.99 for each title.
Source: iam8bit PR
Microsoft acquires Zenimax, Bethesda games for non-Xbox consoles to be decided “on a case by case basis”
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Microsoft announced today that it has acquired ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. What might that mean for Switch owners? Potentially, not much.
Bethesda finally started to support a Nintendo console in Switch with the likes of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Doom, Wolfenstein, and more. Doom Eternal was also previously announced for the system, but it doesn’t have a release date. The question now is whether there will be future support. Xbox boss Phil Spencer did tell Bloomberg that Microsoft will decide on whether to launch Bethesda games on “other consoles” outside of Xbox “on a case by case basis.”
Microsoft has also confirmed that it is honoring any other agreements made prior to the acquisition. Based on that, as well as the company’s support for Switch with games such as Minecraft and Ori, we should still at least be getting Doom Eternal on Switch.
