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Michael is a freelance writer with bylines at the Metro, TechRaptor, and Game Rant. A Computer Games Design and Creative Writing graduate, he's been passionate about video games since the Game Boy Color, particularly Nintendo games, with Xenoblade Chronicles being his favorite game ever. Despite everything, he's still a Sonic the Hedgehog fan.

Articles by: Michael Beckwith

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Meet the tribes of Horizon Forbidden West

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

The latest Horizon Forbidden West trailer focuses on the people and places Aloy will meet and visit.

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Why no Days Gone 2 for PS5? Sony decision still baffles game director

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

News of Ghost of Tsushima's sales success has revived complaints about Sony's treatment of Days Gone.

Chris Hemsworth walking down a street in Netflix's Extraction.

One of the biggest ever Netflix movies could be turned into a game

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

An investment from games company Nexon could result in an Extraction video game.

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Death Stranding dev teases a more mainstream game – but what could it be?

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

Hideo Kojima has shared more details on his upcoming projects, one being a AAA game that, apparently, everyone can enjoy.

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Xbox dev mode isn't going anywhere, despite emulation concerns

By Michael Beckwith published 6 January 22

Following reports of Xbox users' dev mode accounts being disabled, Microsoft has explained the situation.

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Rainbow Six Extraction will launch on Xbox Game Pass

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to playing Rainbow Six Extraction for free when it launches.

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Dying Light 2's final behind-the-scenes video will include 'huge info drop'

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

One last behind-the-scenes video for Dying Light 2 is expected to share a lot of new info before release.

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Prime Gaming January 2022 free games include Star Wars Jedi and Total War: Warhammer

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

Amazon's list of free PC games for January includes Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Total War: Warhammer.

PS5 needs Discord

PlayStation and Discord integration might be on the way

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

Evidence of integration between Discord and PlayStation may have been uncovered.

Twisted Metal

Twisted Metal officially coming back but not as you know it

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

Sony is reviving the Twisted Metal series with a TV show, but there's no mention of a new game.

Halo: Infinite

Deleted Halo Infinite mid-credits scene may have been discovered by dataminers

By Michael Beckwith published 5 January 22

Dataminers have seemingly unearthed an extra Halo Infinite cutscene that was cut for reasons unknown.

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Gran Turismo 7 is the most realistic series entry yet, says director

By Michael Beckwith published 16 December 21

The director of Gran Turismo 7 explains how the PS5 version of the game has achieved a tangible level of realism.

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Horizon Forbidden West teases giant robot snakes and pterodactyls

By Michael Beckwith published 16 December 21

A new Horizon Forbidden West trailer offers a closer look at some of the sequel's new enemies.

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Fortnite Winterfest 2021 event includes Spider-Man: No Way Home skins

By Michael Beckwith published 16 December 21

Skins of Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Zendaya's MJ will be joining Fortnite's item shop very soon.

Elden Ring

Major Elden Ring spoilers are spreading online

By Michael Beckwith published 16 December 21

The Elden Ring network test has been datamined and now major story spoilers are circulating online.

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase December 2021: every new Switch game announced

By Michael Beckwith last updated 16 December 21

The most recent Indie World Showcase unveiled several new indie games coming to Nintendo Switch.

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Gears of War 6 may not release for another three years, according to new rumor

By Michael Beckwith published 16 December 21

It's been claimed that Gears of War 6 won't release for another three years and not before The Coalition's other project.

Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West PS4 graphics could be mistaken for PS5

By Michael Beckwith published 15 December 21

The PS5 version's been getting most of the attention, but Horizon Forbidden West looks to be just as pretty on PS4.

Pokemon Legends Arceus Adaman new character Diamond Clan

Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduces Diamond and Pearl Clans

By Michael Beckwith published 15 December 21

The newest Pokémon Legends: Arceus trailer introduces several new characters you'll encounter on your journey.

Minecraft

Minecraft YouTube videos collectively break one trillion views

By Michael Beckwith published 15 December 21

According to YouTube's own statistics, Minecraft related videos have garnered at least a trillion views in the game's lifetime.

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Halo Infinite finally has a dedicated Slayer playlist

By Michael Beckwith published 15 December 21

343 Industries has added several new playlists to Halo Infinite's multiplayer, including one for the iconic Slayer mode.

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