
Ryse: Son of Rome Was Meant to Be Xbox's Assassin's Creed Franchise
New details have emerged about Crytek's ambitious plans for **Ryse: Son of Rome**, revealing it was envisioned as a sprawling Xbox franchise. Despite its potential, the game faced significant cuts and never spawned the sequels its creators dreamed of.

Xbox Adds 'EXCLUSIVE' Label to Dashboard, Clarifying Console Game Strategy
Xbox is introducing a new 'EXCLUSIVE' label on its console dashboard to clearly denote which games will be playable only on Xbox consoles. This move aims to clear up confusion around Microsoft's evolving approach to game exclusivity.