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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Invincible' Video Game Set as Skybound Launches First In-House Game Studio, Quarter Up
'Invincible' studio Skybound Entertainment has launched its first-ever in-house video game studio, Quarter Up. The new division's first game is the recently announced 3v3 tag fighting game 'Invincible VS,' a title set in the world of Amazon Prime Video's popular adult animated superhero series created based on the comics penned by Skybound's Robert Kirkman. More from Variety Adult Animation, Anime's Rising Influence Lead WIA's 2025 Annecy World Summit Lineup (EXCLUSIVE) Skybound Acquires Digital Talent Firm Nine Four Entertainment Skybound Entertainment Appoints Skarphéðinn Guðmundsson as CEO of Iceland's Sagafilm (EXCLUSIVE) 'Invincible VS' is described as 'a brutal tournament-quality 3v3 tag fighting game that lets players become a superhero in the bloodiest fight in the universe.' The game will feature fan-favorite 'Invincible' superheroes Mark Grayson (Invincible), Thula, Atom Eve, Bulletproof and more characters in an original single-player story from the creative team behind Amazon's 'Invincible' TV series. The game, which was first teased during Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday ahead of Skybound's Quarter Up reveal Monday, is slated to launch in 2026. 'I think about our team as a group of fighting-game fans making games for the fighting-game community, and we're trying to create a game that matches what people want,' Skybound Games chief Chris Paulson told Variety. 'And it doesn't have to be this huge game that costs $100, it can be something more focused. And so we don't really think about double A or triple A or whatever, we think about making a game for an audience, and we're playing the game with the people that are going to be fans.' Headquartered in Los Angeles, Quarter Up is made up of more than 40 developers who are alums from gaming studios including Activision Blizzard, Amazon Game Studios, Double Helix Games, Riot Games, Naughty Dog, Netflix and more. The team's mission is to 'redefine the fighting game genre by being at the center of combat, presentation and passion,' but they're keeping quiet on what other projects they're planning beyond 'Invincible VS.' 'We're hyper focused on this game right now,' 'Invincible VS' executive producer Mike Willette, who previously worked on Double Helix Games' 2013 title 'Killer Instinct,' told Variety. 'We want this game to amaze people. We want them to fall in love with the characters and the world of 'Invincible.' There's so much rich lore and badass-ness that we just want people to get their chance to play with us.' But as they move forward making other games for Skybound, Willette noted how Quarter Up being an in-house gaming studio has already simplified his usual dev struggles. 'From a developer perspective, it's just amazing that you have access to all these resources,' he said. 'I've worked on projects before where you're begging, borrowing, stealing just to find, 'What is this? Can I get access to this?' Here, it's not a problem. We have decades' worth of stuff to go back through comic-wise and access to the show and the creative team. So for us, couldn't ask for anything better on the dev side.' Best of Variety 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?'
Metro
a day ago
- Metro
Xbox ROG Ally vs. Legion Go and Steam Deck: how do they compare?
If you've yet to invest in a handheld PC, GameCentral takes a look at the new Xbox portable and what advantages it has over its rivals. After months of teasing, and rumblings of a dedicated Xbox handheld device, Microsoft finally unveiled two new devices during the Xbox Games Showcase this weekend. As was rumoured, these devices come not from Microsoft itself but Asus which is already responsible for its own Asus ROG Ally handheld PC. Which is why these devices are dubbed the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. With Microsoft still working on a separate portable device (which rumours say has been delayed internally), these Asus products will be the next best thing for those who want to enjoy Xbox games on the go. Despite what you might imagine, the portable PC market is incredibly niche in the grand scheme of things, with sales that pale compared to eventhe Xbox Series X/S. That's primarily because of the price but also the complexity involved in getting PC games to work on a portable. While it'll be a while before anyone can go hands on with the new devices (they're slated to launch sometime this Christmas), Microsoft has already shared details on the ROG Xbox Ally – including technical specs – meaning we can compare and contrast with the most popular PC handhelds already on the market. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. First things first, is the ROG Xbox Ally any better than the Asus ROG Ally that you can already buy? Not particularly, no, but that's unsurprising when it's essentially the same device but with Xbox branding. It technically has a different processor – the AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor – but from what we can tell, it doesn't sound that much more powerful than the Asus ROG Ally's AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor. Both devices also have the same 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage space for games. That said, the Xbox handheld does sport better battery capacity, since it comes with a 60Wh (watt hours) battery compared to the Asus ROG Ally's 40Wh battery. It's also notably bigger and heavier (670g compared to 608g), which might be due to it sporting contoured grips akin to the Xbox controller. We'd need to hold it ourselves to tell but, theoretically, this should make it more comfortable to use than the blockier looking Asus ROG Ally. So far, it seems the only reason to pick a ROG Xbox Ally over the current one is to more easily access your library of Xbox games, with the new device featuring a lot more setting and features to facilitate that. Xbox is promising first-of-their-kind features for the handheld, including 'an immersive Xbox full screen experience [and] an aggregated gaming library with access to installed games from leading PC storefronts.' As for the ROG Xbox Ally X, it's also similarbut a more powerful iteration that uses an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor. This comes along with more storage space (1TB) and a stronger battery (80Wh), though it's also larger and heavier at 715g. This makes it almost identical to the existing Asus ROG Ally X, which boasts the same storage space and battery and is itself just a stronger version of the Asus ROG Ally. While Microsoft hasn't shared official prices, its two Xbox devices will cost more or less the same as the currently available Asus ones. The Asus ROG Ally costs £599, in the UK, while the Asus ROG Ally X costs £799, although both have options for bigger and more expensive storage. Moving onto the first non-Asus competitor, the differences between the Lenovo Legion Go and the Xbox handheld appear small as well. The Lenovo Legion Go also uses the AMD Ryzen Z1 for its processor, both devices run on Windows 11, and they both have 512GB of storage that can be upgraded. The Lenovo Legion Go does have less battery capacity at 49.2Wh, but it's lighter at 640g and while it lacks the contoured grips of the ROG Xbox Ally, its controllers can detach like the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Cons. In fact, one advantage the Lenovo Legion Go has is its variety of play options. It has a dedicated mode for first person shooter games (albeit one that requires a controller base that's sold separately) and can be docked so you can play it through a PC monitor or TV. Although considering existing Asus handhelds can be connected to the TV, we have to assume the Xbox ones will too. There is AR functionality on the Legion Go through the Legion Glasses device but that's too niche to be considered a drastic advantage over Xbox. It's also very easy to get Xbox Game Pass set up on the Legion Go – in fact, the app comes pre-installed – so it's not like the Xbox handheld is the only way of accessing Game Pass titles on a portable. However, the Legion Go is the more expensive of the two options, and goes for £699. There is a cheaper version called the Legion Go S, that's sold at £600 though, which honestly looks more comfortable to use thanks to its curved design, but it is less powerful and has less storage space. The Steam Deck is undoubtedly the most popular portable PC on the market (although it's still only sold around 4 million units worldwide), so will the ROG Xbox Ally offer any significant competition? Upon comparing the two, probably not. Not only is neither device more powerful than the other, since they use very similar processors, but they're roughly the same size and weight as well. The most noteworthy differences we can spot is that the Steam Deck has a weaker battery (40Wh) and less storage space (256GB). However, this makes the Steam Deck cheaper, at £349, and while there is an iteration of the Steam Deck with a better battery, that matches the ROG Xbox Ally's 512GB of storage, it's still significantly cheaper at £479. Even the Steam Deck with 1TB of storage space costs less at £569. One downside is that Xbox Game Pass is fiddly to set up on Steam Deck and with Microsoft promising that its handheld will allow for 'quick access to games from Xbox, Game Pass, and other leading PC storefronts,' it sounds like you'll be able to easily access the Steam storefront and purchase and play games through Valve's launcher. All in all, it seems the only real advantage for owning the ROG Xbox Ally is convenience. There's a chance it will be more comfortable to hold during play sessions than its competitors, but it appears no more powerful than other portable PCs. More Trending The aggregated Xbox library feature should be useful but the Xbox Play Anywhere system is, by its nature, available on many other devices. The real deciding factor will be whatever price Microsoft settles on. Like we said, the Asus ROG Ally and Asus ROG Ally X are £599 and £799 respectively, making the Steam Deck a far more enticing option for anyone still on the fence about joining the portable PC community. It's not impossible that Microsoft will aim for a slightly lower price point and absorb some of the cost, but we doubt it since the ROG Xbox Ally isn't technically Microsoft's own hardware and that may undermine the other Asus handhelds being sold. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. 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Engadget
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices are real and will be released during the 2025 holiday season
To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. We've been hearing rumors for what feels like an eternity about Microsoft working with ASUS' ROG division on a gaming handheld device, and we got confirmation during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest. There are two variants of the handheld: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Microsoft hasn't reveal pricing for the devices as yet. It stands to reason that they'll be in the same ballpark as the currently ROG Ally systems, which cost up to $800 for the ROG Ally X. Details on how much the systems cost, pre-orders, accessories and more are coming soon, the company said. The exact release date is not yet known but the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are coming this holiday season. The handhelds will initially be available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and, shockingly enough, the US. Xbox head Sarah Bond says that every game included in the showcase will be playable on the Xbox Ally, but didn't make clear whether all of those would run natively on the devices. The reveal trailer also included a notable focus on Hollow Knight: Silksong , for what it's worth (and it was reaffirmed that the game is still set to come out this year). Critically, Microsoft and ROG aren't locking the devices to only playing Xbox games (though you can play those natively, via the cloud or by accessing an Xbox console remotely). You'll be able to play games from and "other leading PC storefronts" too — those include Steam, GOG and Ubisoft Connect. Obviously, there's Game Pass integration here, as well as support for the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which enables you to play games with synced progress across a swathe of devices after buying them once. Microsoft says it has teamed up with Roblox to make that game natively playable on a gaming handheld for the first time. It's working with third-party developers on a Steam Deck-style program to make it clear which games have been optimized for handhelds, including the Xbox Ally systems. Expect more details on that down the line. In addition, it seems that those who snap up an Xbox Ally or Ally X and haven't yet tried out Game Pass will get a free trial. Microsoft has designed a full-screen Xbox user interface for the handhelds. There's a dedicated physical Xbox button that can bring up a Game Bar overlay, which seemingly makes it easy to switch between apps and games, tweak settings, start chatting with friends and more. Accessibility features from Xbox consoles and PCs will be available too, along with the Gaming Copilot. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Naturally, the systems run on Windows 11. Microsoft says it has optimized the operating system for the devices, with easy access to device and input controls via ASUS' Armoury Crate. The company added that "the lock screen and task switcher have also been adjusted for easy navigation with a controller." You'll be able to mod games on either system as well. The Xbox Ally is powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor, and has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The Xbox Ally X is the more powerful model. It has a AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. They each have a microSD card reader, so you won't need to worry about shelling out for proprietary storage to have extra space for your games. The two models seem to have the same screen, a seven-inch 1080p, 16:9 display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness. The anti-reflection displays will feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and support FreeSync Premium. Both systems boast "HD haptics." The Xbox Ally has hall effect analog triggers, while the Xbox Ally X has "impulse triggers for enhanced control." It sounds a little like Microsoft and ASUS are taking a page out of the PlayStation DualSense playbook there. Anyway, both of the Xbox Ally systems have two assignable back buttons and 6-axis IMU — a fancy way of saying that they'll probably have gyro controls. Blessedly, both of the handhelds have a 3.5mm combo audio jack, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are exactly the same size at 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7mm . They each weigh more than the Nintendo Switch 2 (534g or 1.18lbs with Joy-Con 2 attached) and PlayStation Portal (520g or 1.15 lbs). The Xbox Ally is marginally heavier than the Steam Deck (669g or 1.47lbs) at 670g. The Xbox Ally X is even beefier at 715g (1.58lbs). For the record, the ROG Ally is 608g (1.34 lbs) and the Ally X is 678 grams (1.5 lbs). So, they're both chonksters, but at least those grips look more ergonomic than those on the Nintendo Switch 2 (which is already cramping my hands) or even the Steam Deck. Microsoft says the design principles of Xbox Wireless Controller was adopted for the Xbox Ally handgrips. Both systems will be capable of outputting video to a TV or monitor, as they have two USB-C ports with support for DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery 3.0. One of the Xbox Ally X's USB-C ports is compatible with ThunderBolt 4. It also has a larger battery, with a capacity of 80Wh compared with the Xbox Ally's 60Wh battery. Both models come with a charging stand. Microsoft has spent the last few years expanding the Xbox ecosystem beyond consoles and PC through efforts like Xbox Cloud Gaming. Its first official move into gaming handhelds is a big step as it tries to play catch up to PlayStation and Nintendo.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
List of all Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cast members announced by Treyarch in Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Image via Treyarch T he Xbox Games Showcase was totally unexpected and electrifying, with so many announcements and reveals. One such surprise reveal nobody saw coming was Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Treyarch just dropped the official teaser and the cast for the game, and it looks awesome! Set decades after its predecessor, Black Ops 7 is shaping up to be a bold leap forward, with a co-op campaign, a darker tone, and a cast that's already turning heads. Let's break down the confirmed voice actors behind the characters and why fans are already hyped. Returning Cast Members in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7? First up, Treyarch and Raven Software are pulling no punches by bringing back fan-favorite characters from Black Ops 2. These are faces players haven't seen in over a decade, and they're being voiced by some seriously seasoned talent. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Official Teaser 1. David 'Section' Mason – Voiced by Milo Ventimiglia Yes, David Mason is back. And this time, he's voiced by none other than Milo Ventimiglia. Known for his emotionally charged roles in This Is Us and Heroes, Ventimiglia steps into Section's boots with the gravitas needed for a character who's now a seasoned operative in 2035. Expect a more mature, battle-worn version of Mason, likely central to the story's moral dilemmas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 2. Mike Harper – Voiced by Michael Rooker Another familiar face returns: Mike Harper. If you played Black Ops 2, you know he brought heart and grit to the story. Michael Rooker (Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy, Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead) is the perfect fit for Harper's rugged charm. His voice alone carries the edge of someone who's seen too much—and that's exactly the energy Black Ops 7 is tapping into. A New Crew Member cum Character Enters the Fight While nostalgia plays a big role this time around, the game isn't relying solely on old characters. There's a fresh addition to the lineup—and she's already piquing fan interest. But who is she? kiernan shipka as Emma Kagan in the game CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 7 Emma Kagan – Voiced by Kiernan Shipka Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) voices newcomer Emma Kagan, a character shrouded in mystery for now. Not much is known about her role, but given Shipka's range—balancing vulnerability and fierce independence—expect Emma to be more than just a supporting figure. She might just be the moral compass or wildcard the story needs. What Else We Know (For Now) Black Ops 7 is set in the year 2035, more than 40 years after the events of Black Ops 6. That time jump opens the door for evolved tech, deeper narrative layers, and a global crisis brewing in the shadows. Also, this will be the first Black Ops title with a full co-op campaign—so squad up. That's the full confirmed cast of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 so far. With Ventimiglia, Rooker, and Shipka on board, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is aiming high, not just with gameplay, but storytelling too.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will GTA 6 be available on ROG Xbox Ally at launch or later?
(Image via Rockstar Games) GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated open-world games of this decade. And with Rockstar officially confirming it for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the next big question in the gaming community is: Will GTA 6 run on the newly announced ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles? While no confirmations exist yet, there's plenty to unpack based on what we know. What is the ROG Xbox Ally? Revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are Xbox's new handheld powerhouses, developed in collaboration with ASUS. The standard Ally is aimed at casual on-the-go gamers, while the Ally X is more of a performance beast, built to handle graphically intensive titles. They've been positioned as part of Xbox's long-term push into portable gaming, capable of native gaming, cloud streaming, and remote play. Sounds promising. But what about GTA 6? ROG Xbox Ally World Premiere Reveal Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase Where does GTA 6 stand right now? So far, Rockstar Games has only announced GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. That's it. No word on PC. No word on cloud support. No word on handhelds. Considering Rockstar's past patterns, delayed PC releases, and slow cross-platform rollouts, it's not surprising. But it also means that handheld compatibility isn't confirmed in any form yet. Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 Can the ROG Ally technically run GTA 6? Let's break this down into three possibilities: 1. Native Play – Unlikely (for now) The ROG Ally is powerful, no doubt. But GTA 6 looks like a visual monster. Rockstar has clearly pushed console hardware to the edge. Without a dedicated handheld version, running GTA 6 natively on the Ally seems improbable, unless Xbox enables some serious optimization or Rockstar releases a portable-friendly build. 2. Cloud Gaming – Very Possible This is where things get interesting. Xbox has already confirmed that both Ally variants support Game Pass cloud streaming. If GTA 6 is added to the Game Pass cloud library, or if you own the digital version on Series X/S, you could stream it directly to the Ally with a decent internet connection. So, cloud play is a real possibility, though Rockstar hasn't officially greenlit it. 3. Remote Play – Most Likely Even if GTA 6 doesn't come to cloud or native Ally play, you could still stream it from your Xbox Series X/S console using Remote Play. This feature is already supported and should allow the Ally to run GTA 6 indirectly via your own console, just like a second screen. This is the most probable workaround for Ally owners at launch. As of now, there is no official confirmation from either Xbox or Rockstar about GTA 6 being supported on the ROG Xbox Ally or Ally X. Our wild guess would be that GTA 6 may be playable on the Ally, but just not in the way you're probably hoping for.
