Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! It's a two-man show this week, with Daemon joined by Unlocked's Ryan McCaffrey to talk gamescom 2024 predictions. How hard will Xbox go, considering they're the only major console manufacturer attending? Could we finally see the Xbox handheld? Maybe some release dates for upcoming games? Plus we go over the previous poll results, and have a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

Microsoft’s stellar showcase of games restored consumer confidence after a recent rough stretch.

Amid multiple leaks and rumors, we had a decent idea of what was going to be at this year’s Xbox Games Showcase with seemingly plenty to get excited about. But when the Showcase finally aired, Microsoft did the near-impossible for any company in a fickle social media-fueled …

Who'd have guessed the Doom Slayer's latest weapon would be a shield?

Doom: The Dark Ages promises a bold new take on the long-running shooter’s legacy. Revealed in a short but loud trailer as part of the Xbox Games Showcase, it features dragon riding, mech battles, and a much darker, more ‘metal’ visual palette. But those grimdark ideas aren't the only …