Microsoft Announces New Xbox Adaptive Joystick

Gamescom has already unleashed new trailers and game reveals, but for some players, the big attraction was a new Xbox Adaptive Joystick. Microsoft’s new controller is designed to help players with limited mobility jump back into the world of video games.

Via the Xbox official site, the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a simplified version of the standard Xbox controller that has four regular buttons, as well as two more buttons that handle the bumper and trigger commands. However, the thumbstick is truly customizable for the needs of individual gamers. Microsoft has already designed a number of different thumbsticks that can be 3D printed and inserted into the Xbox Adaptive Joystick. At least one of the options allows players to use their chin to control the movement if their hands aren’…

Netflix Won't Release These Six Previously Planned Games

Netflix has confirmed that it will not go ahead with six games it previously planned to release. A spokesperson for the streaming giant said the six games, including the Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire, are no longer coming out for Netflix Games due to a change in strategy.

The spokesperson told What’s On Netflix they aren’t being released as part of “adjusting our portfolio as we learn more about what our members like.”

The six games include:

  • Lab Rat (Klei Entertainment)
  • Don’t Star Together (Klei Entertainment)
  • Rotwood (Klei Entertainment)
  • Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
  • Thirsty Suitors
  • Compass Point: West