While an internet connection unlocks the best of Xbox One, networking is paired with countless issues to encounter. If you're experiencing Xbox One's "UPnP not successful" error in your network settings, here's how to fix it and get back to gaming. Everything you should know about Xbox One networking Xbox One 'UPnP Not Successful' error explained Ports are digital channels for your router, used for sorting incoming and outgoing internet traffic. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) essentially allows applications to forward ports automatically, avoiding the hassle of manual "port forwarding." Although they often achieve the same end result, UPnP allows the console to seamlessly request a port, rather than requiring specific port numbers to be entered manually. And for many, it's a simple flick of a switch. However, if issues with UPnP surface, your Xbox One can display a "UPnP not successful" error in its network settings. This message indicates issues with utilizing UPnP and failing to … [Read more...] about How to fix Xbox One ‘UPnP not successful’ error
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Xbox announced a bunch of new stuff over the weekend — here are the 8 things to get excited about
caption Xbox leader Phil Spencer with host Julia Hardy. source Microsoft/YouTube While you were out picking apples and making Thanksgiving plans this past weekend, Microsoft’s Xbox group was in Mexico City dropping a bunch of major announcements. What kind of announcements? We’re talking about major game release dates (“Crackdown 3” is coming in February), major additions to Microsoft’s killer Game Pass service (“PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”!), and even a couple of full-on acquisitions. Here’s the most important stuff Microsoft announced on Saturday: 1. “Crackdown 3” is finally arriving on February 15. source Microsoft Studios “Crackdown 3”? Yes, “Crackdown 3”! After years of delays and trailers, it looks like “Crackdown 3” is finally coming out on February 15. The game is exclusive to the Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, and will be free for any Game Pass … [Read more...] about Xbox announced a bunch of new stuff over the weekend — here are the 8 things to get excited about
Fortnite among Xbox One’s first keyboard/mouse games this week
Further ReadingMicrosoft: Xbox One mouse and keyboard support is “months away”It has now been two years and four months since Microsoft's Phil Spencer first told PCGames that keyboard-and-mouse support for the Xbox One was "not years away, it’s more like months away." In any case, the feature is now just two days away, as Microsoft announced this weekend that support for the traditionally PC-based control scheme would be rolling out to Xbox One players on Wednesday, Nov. 14. In addition to Fortnite and Warframe, which should receive the new control options this week, Microsoft said the following Xbox One games would receive mouse-and-keyboard support in November: Bomber Crew Deep Rock Galactic Strange Brigade Vermintide 2 War Thunder X-Morph Defense Seven more titles will add mouse-and-keyboard support "in the future" according to Microsoft: Children of Morta DayZ Minion Master Moonlighter Vigor Warface Wargroove Further ReadingXbox One’s mouse-and-keyboard … [Read more...] about Fortnite among Xbox One’s first keyboard/mouse games this week
Spyro Reignited Trilogy Xbox One review: Classic games made even better
A few years ago, Activision released Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on PlayStation 4. Since then, rumors have suggested that the publisher had other remasters of classic games in the pipeline. When Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy eventually landed on Xbox One and other platforms a year later, everyone hoped that the rumored Spyro Reignited Trilogy would hit all consoles at the same time. That didn't happen. But ... Spyro Reignited Trilogy development A few months later, Spyro Reignited Trilogy was only announced for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. While it's unfortunate that not everyone can play the game at the same time, it might end up on other devices next year. Nevertheless, it's an absolutely wonderful experience on Xbox One X. There may be a few camera issues — especially during the underwater portions — but overall, Spyro Reignited Trilogy stands with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition as one of the best executions of upgrading a … [Read more...] about Spyro Reignited Trilogy Xbox One review: Classic games made even better
Microsoft add RPG-makers Obsidian and InXile to its growing stable of Xbox studios
Microsoft has confirmed the acquisition of Obsidian Entertainment and added a second role-playing-game (RPG) specialist in the form of InXile Entertainment to its growing stable of Xbox-focussed game studios. The confirmation of the acquisitions came at the X018 fan event in New Mexico, where Head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty said that Microsoft would keep the developers 'unique to preserve the cultures that they have got.' Both studios and its staff have extensive history in the industry. Obsidian has been making behind games such as Fallout: New Vegas, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II and the recent critically acclaimed Pillars of Eternity for 15 years. Originally founded by former Black Isle developers in 2003, Obsidian has remained independent until now, often working on big IPs for other publishers before going into crowd-funding for its own Pillars of Eternity series. "As one of the industry's premiere RPG developers, we couldn't be more excited about … [Read more...] about Microsoft add RPG-makers Obsidian and InXile to its growing stable of Xbox studios