Well, Microsoft delivered. They promised they were going to go big on January 21st with their presentation for Windows 10, and they did. The upcoming operating system will definitely be geared towards gamers and they proved that by announcing that gamers will be able to use Windows 10 to stream games from the Xbox One using the Xbox app. It's not complicated or convoluted and provides Microsoft with a combat tactic against PS Now.
Moving away from Windows 10 gaming... we also have a brand new Borderlands game inbound for the PS4 and Xbox One, more than $160 worth of content all for the price of just $59.99. I don't want to sound like a shill, but that's a darn good price for all that DLC that would usually require you to put monthly down-payments on it just to keep up with the times. New content for Destiny has arrived and there's a reason why you'll never finish every Steam game in your library. These stories and more in this January 24th, 2015 edition of the Gaming Blend Weekly Recap.
Why You'll Never Finish Every Steam Game
Every Steam game in your library that is. The reason why is interesting. The hacker behind the PSN and Xbox Live may have been arrested. Bully gets the HD treatment in Unreal Engine 4, and it's well worth a look. Find out the details behind an annoying Hearthstone card getting nerfed. Check out this player's theory about Minecraft's story. New updates have arrived for Loadout on the PS4. Check out these hilarious reviews on Steam for H1Z1. Mega Man proves to be too much to handle in this epic rap battle. Blizzard explains the latest patch for World of Warcraft. Dennaton Games has a slick solution for the ban of Hotline Miami 2 in Australia and a Taiwanese man dies from a gaming overdose. The struggle is real.
Xbox One Games Playable On Windows?
It's a question a lot of people have asked and now there's a way to approach it in a reasonable way. A new mode has arrived for League of Legends and you can check out the details here. Some really awesome games land on PlayStation this week, including Citizens of Earth and new Saints Row IV DLC. Fan of Civilization? Well Sid Meier just announced Starships. Check out the entire Game of Thrones intro remade in LittleBigPlanet 3. Bloodborne receives a new trailer detailing the moves and combos. Pete rolls out a new guide on how to master Blizzard's latest Heroes of the Storm. And Activision and Sledgehammer Games will be cracking down on reverse boosters in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
Borderlands Is Coming To The Xbox One, PS4
No matter what you think about Gearbox Software, this deal for Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is absolutely cannot miss. There's tons of content in that Borderlands pack for only $60... it's a steal, really. Earthbound fans have been long awaiting the release of this game and Gaming Blend's Ryan Winslett gives his impressions of Citizens of Earth. Nintendo is shutting down their loyalty program and here's what they're replacing it with. Someone made a bot for Destiny and it's not the kind of bot you think it is... not at all. Bandai Namco Games has a new trailer up for Project CARS you'll want to check out. Here's why the Heroes of the Storm Founder's Pack may not be worth the price of entry. Dragon Age: Inquisition's latest patch is almost here, get the patch details here.
Windows 10 Can Stream Xbox One Games To PC
That's right, Windows 10 can utilize the Xbox app to stream games to PC. A hands-on preview of Evolve leaves a lot to be desired from the game. Check out the complete line-up of games set to appear at EVO 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Details have emerged for Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse's season pass and DLC. More modes and maps have been revealed for Battlefield: Hardline... you can find out what the game has in store with the upcoming beta. Elder Scrolls Online appears to be ditching the subscription model, and I think only a handful of gamers will be complaining about that decision. Also, Destiny's hard mode for Crota's End has finally launched.
Destiny Crota's End Beat On Hard Mode
Not just beat on hard mode but beat on hard mode in less than 30 minutes. A new Witcher game has arrived on mobile devices that pits players in a battle arena. Telltale has let loose the release dates for Game of Thrones, and you can find out when you can get your hands on the game right here. Rumors run rampant about Microsoft testing streaming Windows 10 games on the Xbox One... yeah, just click the link after you get done laughing. Destiny has a really rare weapon and Gaming Blend's Ryan Winslett went venturing for it. Check out senior citizens getting in some play time with GTA V, the results might surprise you. Listen to these 10 different variations of The Legend of Zelda theme. And here are some exclusive details on APB: Reloaded coming to the Xbox One and PS4 this June.
Reasons You'll Love Or Hate Heroes Of The Storm
Blizzard is taking a pretty big risk diving headlong into the MOBA arena, but they're doing so and doing so with 110% of their gusto with Heroes of the Storm. Well, here are a few reasons you'll love and hate the experience. Activision launched a weekend full of double XP for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare players. If you're lucky to read this right as it's being published, you have the opportunity to get in some free play time with The Sims 4, get the details right here. Destiny has added a new Crucible mode and is attracting tons of new players. Here's how a whole bunch of Minecraft accounts managed to get stolen and published online by phishers. If you've been wondering what the real story is behind the PS4's upcoming exclusive, The Order 1886, well you can get your chance to check it out with the latest trailer.
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