Harvey Smith is best known for his work on Arkane's Dishonored series, but he's now revealed a trio of games he pitched that never entered development.

Speaking to NME, Smith said he at one point pitched a Blade Runner game, a fourth entry in the Thief series, and an immersive sim inspired by the 1995 crime drama Heat.

Smith is obviously a fan of the immersive sim genre, which is a staple part of most Arkane games. So it's no surprise that the games the designer pitched largely fall under that umbrella. The Thief series is one of the defining examples of the immersive sim genre, and it did eventually get a fourth entry with 2014's Thief developed by Eidos-Montreal.

While the interview didn't share many details about the Blade Runner pitch, arguably the most interesting pitch was the Heat immersive sim. Heat was directed by Michael Mann and stars Robert De Niro, a master criminal planning one last big heist before retirement. According to Smith, this game would have had "immersive sim values."

Instead, Smith went on to work on BlackSite: Area 51, before moving onto Arkane.

While these three games didn't ever see the light of day, Smith has carved out a very nice game development career, serving as Creative Director for the Dishonored series and Arkane's upcoming Redfall. In the interview, Smith also said Dishonored began as a concept for a ninja game, and when Smith entered the picture, Bethesda approved his wish to move away from the ninja premise.

For more, check out IGN's own interview with Smith, where we talked about Redfall's story, co-op, player choice, and more. Or read about how Redfall's open world was actually 'too open' at first.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Clearing up some worries from voice actors and gamers alike, Hellblade developer Ninja Theory has confirmed it won't use AI technology to replace voice actors in its video games.

For context, a recent report dove into new AI technology from Altered AI, a company that's working to give game developers the ability to "create compelling, professional voice performances” without the need to cast human voice actors. Apparently, this new tech allows devs to simply submit a recording of what they want said along with the proper inflection, and the technology produces a performance for in-game use.

Ninja Theory was listed in the report as one of the developers that's utilizing this technology from Altered AI, which caused worry that authentic, human performances wouldn't be present in the studio's games, like the upcoming Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.

However, the developer has confirmed that's not the case, explaining how it actually uses AI technology on Twitter.

"For clarity, we use this AI tech for placeholder content only to help us understand things like timing and placement in early phases of development," the developer wrote. "We then collaborate with real actors whose performances are at the heart of bringing our stories to life."

No. For clarity, we use this AI tech for placeholder content only to help us understand things like timing and placement in early phases of development. We then collaborate with real actors whose performances are at the heart of bringing our stories to life. https://t.co/Nz9F1NXOGD

— Ninja Theory (@NinjaTheory) September 23, 2022

Automated voice acting is becoming more common in the entertainment industry. Over on the television side, The Mandalorian showrunners chose to synthesize Luke Skywalker's voice using old clips of Mark Hamill, instead of casting a new actor for the role.

However, it's unclear how much of an impact this AI technology will have on the video game voice actor industry. According to the report, some actors are worried that studios adopting Altered AI will put actors out of work and lower the quality of the vocal performances. But supporters of the tech argue it could lead to more work for actors. As an example, one studio reportedly planned to have no voice acting in its game whatsoever, until they opted to use AI.

Regardless of Altered AI's future impact, we know Hellblade 2 will have human voice actors behind its performances when it comes to Xbox Series X|S. We still don't have a release date, but in the meantime, you can check out 6 minutes of Hellblade 2 gameplay from last year's Game Awards.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Clearing up some worries from voice actors and gamers alike, Hellblade developer Ninja Theory has confirmed it won't use AI technology to replace voice actors in its video games.

For context, a recent report dove into new AI technology from Altered AI, a company that's working to give game developers the ability to "create compelling, professional voice performances” without the need to cast human voice actors. Apparently, this new tech allows devs to simply submit a recording of what they want said along with the proper inflection, and the technology produces a performance for in-game use.

Ninja Theory was listed in the report as one of the developers that's utilizing this technology from Altered AI, which caused worry that authentic, human performances wouldn't be present in the studio's games, like the upcoming Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.

However, the developer has confirmed that's not the case, explaining how it actually uses AI technology on Twitter.

"For clarity, we use this AI tech for placeholder content only to help us understand things like timing and placement in early phases of development," the developer wrote. "We then collaborate with real actors whose performances are at the heart of bringing our stories to life."

No. For clarity, we use this AI tech for placeholder content only to help us understand things like timing and placement in early phases of development. We then collaborate with real actors whose performances are at the heart of bringing our stories to life. https://t.co/Nz9F1NXOGD

— Ninja Theory (@NinjaTheory) September 23, 2022

Automated voice acting is becoming more common in the entertainment industry. Over on the television side, The Mandalorian showrunners chose to synthesize Luke Skywalker's voice using old clips of Mark Hamill, instead of casting a new actor for the role.

However, it's unclear how much of an impact this AI technology will have on the video game voice actor industry. According to the report, some actors are worried that studios adopting Altered AI will put actors out of work and lower the quality of the vocal performances. But supporters of the tech argue it could lead to more work for actors. As an example, one studio reportedly planned to have no voice acting in its game whatsoever, until they opted to use AI.

Regardless of Altered AI's future impact, we know Hellblade 2 will have human voice actors behind its performances when it comes to Xbox Series X|S. We still don't have a release date, but in the meantime, you can check out 6 minutes of Hellblade 2 gameplay from last year's Game Awards.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

The swine of The Nine, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

Where Is Xûr Today?

Xûr's location can be found at Winding Cove in the EDZ on September 23 through September 27. To reach him, travel to the landing point at Winding Cove. When you arrive, make for the rock cliffs at the far end of the cove and look for a cave winding up to a platform next to some Fallen. There you'll find the freakish salesman we all adore.

What's Xûr Selling Today?

Exotic Engram

Vigilance Wing - Exotic Pulse Rifle

Raiden Flux - Exotic Hunter Chest Armor

• 4 Mobility
• 17 Resilience
• 12 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 11 Intellect
• 16 Strength
• Total: 62

Aeon Safe - Exotic Titan Gauntlets

• 8 Mobility
• 8 Resilience
• 18 Recovery
• 7 Discipline
• 16 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 66

Lunafaction Boots - Exotic Warlock Leg Armor

• 2 Mobility
• 13 Resilience
• 17 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 16 Intellect
• 12 Strength
• Total: 62

The best roll this week is the Aeon Safe boots for Titans -- unfortunately this exotic isn't very good in the current (or any previous) meta, so your use case for this may be limited. I think it's worth picking up for the unlikely event that Aeon Safe enters the meta in a significant way. The other exotics this week are pretty bad rolls, so skip 'em!

Exotic Weapons

Hawkmoon - Exotic Hand Cannon

• Paracausal Shot
• Chambered Compensator
• Alloy Magazine
• Hip-Fire Grip
• Smooth Grip

Dead Man's Tale - Exotic Scout Rifle

• Cranial Spike
• Polygonal Rifling
• Accurized Rounds
• Fourth Time's The Charm
• Hand-Laid Stock

Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are both great weapons, but the rolls this week are pretty mid. Pick them up if you need them, but if you wait then you'll likely find better rolls 'round the bend.

Legendary Weapons

Gnawing Hunger - Auto Rifle

• Corkscrew Rifling/Smallbore
• Accurized Rounds/Flared Magwell
• Zen Moment
• Kill Clip
• Stability Masterwork

Code Duello - Rocket Launcher

• Linear Compensator/Quick Launch
• Black Powder/High-Velocity Rounds
• Surplus
• Frenzy
• Velocity Masterwork

Seventh Seraph CQC-12 - Shotgun

• Smoothbore/Corkscrew Rifling
• Appended Mag/Light Mag
• Lead From Gold
• Shield Disorient
• Reload Speed Masterwork

Fractethyst - Shotgun

• Barrel Shroud/Corkscrew Rifling
• Appended Mag/Extended Mag
• Dual Loader
• Thresh
• Handling Masterwork

Seventh Seraph VY-7 - Submachine Gun

• Chambered Compensator/Full Bore
• Steady Rounds/Alloy Magazine
• Fourth Time's The Charm
• Dragonfly
• Stability Masterwork

Ikelos_SMG_V1.0.2 - Submachine Gun

• Extended Barrel/Polygonal Rifling
• Extended Mag/Flared Magwell
• Dynamic sway Reduction
• Surrounded
• Handling Masterwork

Friction Fire - Sniper Rifle

• Chambered Compensator/Polygonal Rifling
• Extended Mag/Alloy Magazine
• Killing Wind
• Wellspring
• Handling Masterwork

My top picks this week are the rolls for Code Duello, and Seventh Seraph VY-7. The rocket launcher has an interesting combination of perks that make it double-buffed in certain situations that could be great for DPS. The submachine gun's combination of Dragonfly and Fourth Time's The Charm make it a quite deadly option for PvE.

Warlock Legendary Armor

For Warlocks, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

• 13 Mobility
• 16 Resilience
• 2 Recovery
• 14 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 14 Strength
• Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

• 7 Mobility
• 2 Resilience
• 19 Recovery
• 7 Discipline
• 17 Intellect
• 6 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

• 13 Mobility
• 2 Resilience
• 16 Recovery
• 13 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 2 Strength
• Total: 61

Simulator Leg Armor

• 16 Mobility
• 8 Resilience
• 6 Recovery
• 9 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 22 Strength
• Total: 63

Simulator Bond

Warlocks appear to be taking an L this week with some pretty rubbish rolls -- the best of which is a high mobility middling leg armor. Sorry, floaty friends.

Titan Legendary Armor

For Titans, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

• 6 Mobility
• 19 Resilience
• 6 Recovery
• 8 Discipline
• 8 Intellect
• 20 Strength
• Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

• 7 Mobility
• 15 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 13 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 12 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

• 2 Mobility
• 19 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 22 Intellect
• 8 Strength
• Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

• 6 Mobility
• 12 Resilience
• 10 Recovery
• 6 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Mark

Titans did even worse than Warlocks with absolutely zero rolls worth considering. Yikes!

Hunter Legendary Armor

For Hunters, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

• 6 Mobility
• 12 Resilience
• 10 Recovery
• 6 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Chest Armor

• 7 Mobility
• 15 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 13 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 12 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

• 2 Mobility
• 19 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 22 Intellect
• 8 Strength
• Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

• 6 Mobility
• 12 Resilience
• 10 Recovery
• 6 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Cloak

And with Hunters, Xur's offerings this week officially leave me feeling sad, with rolls as low as what Titans got and no reason for us to shop! Bad, Xur! Bad!

That's a wrap on Xûr for this week, Guardians! How do you feel about having to kill 50 Champions (or not) this week? Let us know in the comments! For more on Destiny, check out some of the new weapons and gear you can find in The Witch Queen and read about how Sony's purchase of Bungie fits into its larger plans.

Travis Northup is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TieGuyTravis and read his games coverage here.

The swine of The Nine, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

Where Is Xûr Today?

Xûr's location can be found at Winding Cove in the EDZ on September 23 through September 27. To reach him, travel to the landing point at Winding Cove. When you arrive, make for the rock cliffs at the far end of the cove and look for a cave winding up to a platform next to some Fallen. There you'll find the freakish salesman we all adore.

What's Xûr Selling Today?

Exotic Engram

Vigilance Wing - Exotic Pulse Rifle

Raiden Flux - Exotic Hunter Chest Armor

• 4 Mobility
• 17 Resilience
• 12 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 11 Intellect
• 16 Strength
• Total: 62

Aeon Safe - Exotic Titan Gauntlets

• 8 Mobility
• 8 Resilience
• 18 Recovery
• 7 Discipline
• 16 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 66

Lunafaction Boots - Exotic Warlock Leg Armor

• 2 Mobility
• 13 Resilience
• 17 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 16 Intellect
• 12 Strength
• Total: 62

The best roll this week is the Aeon Safe boots for Titans -- unfortunately this exotic isn't very good in the current (or any previous) meta, so your use case for this may be limited. I think it's worth picking up for the unlikely event that Aeon Safe enters the meta in a significant way. The other exotics this week are pretty bad rolls, so skip 'em!

Exotic Weapons

Hawkmoon - Exotic Hand Cannon

• Paracausal Shot
• Chambered Compensator
• Alloy Magazine
• Hip-Fire Grip
• Smooth Grip

Dead Man's Tale - Exotic Scout Rifle

• Cranial Spike
• Polygonal Rifling
• Accurized Rounds
• Fourth Time's The Charm
• Hand-Laid Stock

Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are both great weapons, but the rolls this week are pretty mid. Pick them up if you need them, but if you wait then you'll likely find better rolls 'round the bend.

Legendary Weapons

Gnawing Hunger - Auto Rifle

• Corkscrew Rifling/Smallbore
• Accurized Rounds/Flared Magwell
• Zen Moment
• Kill Clip
• Stability Masterwork

Code Duello - Rocket Launcher

• Linear Compensator/Quick Launch
• Black Powder/High-Velocity Rounds
• Surplus
• Frenzy
• Velocity Masterwork

Seventh Seraph CQC-12 - Shotgun

• Smoothbore/Corkscrew Rifling
• Appended Mag/Light Mag
• Lead From Gold
• Shield Disorient
• Reload Speed Masterwork

Fractethyst - Shotgun

• Barrel Shroud/Corkscrew Rifling
• Appended Mag/Extended Mag
• Dual Loader
• Thresh
• Handling Masterwork

Seventh Seraph VY-7 - Submachine Gun

• Chambered Compensator/Full Bore
• Steady Rounds/Alloy Magazine
• Fourth Time's The Charm
• Dragonfly
• Stability Masterwork

Ikelos_SMG_V1.0.2 - Submachine Gun

• Extended Barrel/Polygonal Rifling
• Extended Mag/Flared Magwell
• Dynamic sway Reduction
• Surrounded
• Handling Masterwork

Friction Fire - Sniper Rifle

• Chambered Compensator/Polygonal Rifling
• Extended Mag/Alloy Magazine
• Killing Wind
• Wellspring
• Handling Masterwork

My top picks this week are the rolls for Code Duello, and Seventh Seraph VY-7. The rocket launcher has an interesting combination of perks that make it double-buffed in certain situations that could be great for DPS. The submachine gun's combination of Dragonfly and Fourth Time's The Charm make it a quite deadly option for PvE.

Warlock Legendary Armor

For Warlocks, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

• 13 Mobility
• 16 Resilience
• 2 Recovery
• 14 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 14 Strength
• Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

• 7 Mobility
• 2 Resilience
• 19 Recovery
• 7 Discipline
• 17 Intellect
• 6 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

• 13 Mobility
• 2 Resilience
• 16 Recovery
• 13 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 2 Strength
• Total: 61

Simulator Leg Armor

• 16 Mobility
• 8 Resilience
• 6 Recovery
• 9 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 22 Strength
• Total: 63

Simulator Bond

Warlocks appear to be taking an L this week with some pretty rubbish rolls -- the best of which is a high mobility middling leg armor. Sorry, floaty friends.

Titan Legendary Armor

For Titans, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

• 6 Mobility
• 19 Resilience
• 6 Recovery
• 8 Discipline
• 8 Intellect
• 20 Strength
• Total: 61

Simulator Chest Armor

• 7 Mobility
• 15 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 13 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 12 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

• 2 Mobility
• 19 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 22 Intellect
• 8 Strength
• Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

• 6 Mobility
• 12 Resilience
• 10 Recovery
• 6 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Mark

Titans did even worse than Warlocks with absolutely zero rolls worth considering. Yikes!

Hunter Legendary Armor

For Hunters, Xûr is selling the Simulator set which includes:

Simulator Gauntlets

• 6 Mobility
• 12 Resilience
• 10 Recovery
• 6 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Chest Armor

• 7 Mobility
• 15 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 13 Discipline
• 2 Intellect
• 12 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Helmet

• 2 Mobility
• 19 Resilience
• 9 Recovery
• 2 Discipline
• 22 Intellect
• 8 Strength
• Total: 62

Simulator Leg Armor

• 6 Mobility
• 12 Resilience
• 10 Recovery
• 6 Discipline
• 15 Intellect
• 9 Strength
• Total: 58

Simulator Cloak

And with Hunters, Xur's offerings this week officially leave me feeling sad, with rolls as low as what Titans got and no reason for us to shop! Bad, Xur! Bad!

That's a wrap on Xûr for this week, Guardians! How do you feel about having to kill 50 Champions (or not) this week? Let us know in the comments! For more on Destiny, check out some of the new weapons and gear you can find in The Witch Queen and read about how Sony's purchase of Bungie fits into its larger plans.

Travis Northup is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TieGuyTravis and read his games coverage here.

The annual Netflix event is happening today as the main livestream for Tudum 2022 begins at 10 a.m. PT. This Netflix celebration will span across five events and multiple continents as the company is set to reveal more information about upcoming movies and TV shows.

Considering the streaming platform has a track record for good original movies and some of the most popular TV shows, you may be wondering how and when you can watch Netflix Tudum 2022 yourself. Take a look at our guide below for start times, schedules, and what to expect from the event this year.

Netflix Tudum 2022 Livestream Start Time

if you're mostly interested in Netflix's Western productions, you'll want to tune in on Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET for the main Global Fan event. The first of Tudum 2022's five fan events began a bit earlier on Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET, but these were primarily focused on Korean and Indian production projects.

Where to Watch Netflix Tudum 2022 Online

Netflix will be streaming Tudum on its main YouTube channel where you can already watch the various teaser trailers for the show. You can also tune in on any of the company's YouTube channels during the times listed below.

Netflix Tudum 2022 Schedule

Netflix Tudum 2022 is taking place over the course of 5 events across the world. If you're wondering how to tune into all of these in the U.S. take a look at the start times for the various streams below.

• Tudum: Korea -- Sep 23 at 7 p.m PT / 10 p.m. ET
• Tudum: India -- Sep 23 at 10:30 p.m. PT / Sep 24 at 1:30 a.m. ET
• Tudum Global Fan Event (Part 1) -- Sep 24 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
• Tudum Global Fan Event (Part 2) -- Sep 24 at 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET
• Tudum: Japan -- Sep 24 at 9 p.m. PT / Sep 25 at 12 a.m. ET

What to Expect From Netflix Tudum 2022

Netflix has already revealed quite a bit about what they are planning to show at its event this weekend. Some of the biggest announcements we are expecting are updates on upcoming seasons and shows. This will likely include updates on The Witcher season 3, Shadow and Bone season 2, Squid Game season 2 and the final season of Umbrella Academy just to name a few. We will also probably be getting updates on some of the most anticipated new shows coming out of Netflix -- such as Wednesday.

From Heartstopper’s Tobie Donovan to Heart of Stone’s Alia Bhatt, here’s WHO you can expect to see at #TUDUM on September 24 — so now the only question is, WHAT will they be showing you??

There’s only one way to know for sure! Set Your Reminder Now: https://t.co/idStmfn9Ef pic.twitter.com/DEmSCCUgA7

— Netflix (@netflix) September 22, 2022

As for movies, some of the biggest announcements will likely be around sequels rather than new upcoming movies. The official schedule for the event features movies such as Enola Homes 2 and The Old Guard 2 as well as a sequel to the 2020 action movie Extraction. We will also likely be getting an update on new films such as Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and the upcoming murder mystery thriller, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

Looking for what to watch on Netflix right now? Take a look at our guide to everything new on Netflix in September for the latest movies and TV shows added to the platform.

A white Xbox Series X has been spotted in a new Logitech advert, but it's unclear if it's an official colorway.

The console, spotted by VGC, is seen in the background of an advert for the Astro A30 wireless headset but has not been promoted anywhere else.

The scene itself depicts several consoles and peripherals placed on shelves… but it’s unclear whether this is a real, upcoming version of the console or simply a custom version made for this advert.

Other than special editions, such as the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X, the Series X has only been available in black since its launch in November 2020.

However, the white (or two-tone) style of the recently released Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller may well hint that a white Xbox is coming… or it just looks the part whether you’re playing on Xbox Series X or S. Either way, the appearance of a white console in the new Logitech advert is intriguing.

We've reached out to Microsoft for further information.

The new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core edition launched alongside the Xbox Series X|S September update, which added a new feature for this controller. You can now change the color of the Xbox logo, as well as alter hue and saturation.

Elsewhere, Logitech’s Steam Deck rival, the Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld will launch this October and costs just $349.

The G Cloud Gaming Handheld uses Android 11 and comes with Google Play Store pre-installed. Marketed as the first dedicated cloud gaming handheld, the console is capable of using Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now, and can also install additional apps via the Google Play Store, including remote play and video streaming apps.

Want to read more about the Xbox Series X|S? Check out the new Xbox September Update as well as details on its new noise suppression feature.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

A white Xbox Series X has been spotted in a new Logitech advert, but it's unclear if it's an official colorway.

The console, spotted by VGC, is seen in the background of an advert for the Astro A30 wireless headset but has not been promoted anywhere else.

The scene itself depicts several consoles and peripherals placed on shelves… but it’s unclear whether this is a real, upcoming version of the console or simply a custom version made for this advert.

Other than special editions, such as the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X, the Series X has only been available in black since its launch in November 2020.

However, the white (or two-tone) style of the recently released Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller may well hint that a white Xbox is coming… or it just looks the part whether you’re playing on Xbox Series X or S. Either way, the appearance of a white console in the new Logitech advert is intriguing.

We've reached out to Microsoft for further information.

The new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core edition launched alongside the Xbox Series X|S September update, which added a new feature for this controller. You can now change the color of the Xbox logo, as well as alter hue and saturation.

Elsewhere, Logitech’s Steam Deck rival, the Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld will launch this October and costs just $349.

The G Cloud Gaming Handheld uses Android 11 and comes with Google Play Store pre-installed. Marketed as the first dedicated cloud gaming handheld, the console is capable of using Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now, and can also install additional apps via the Google Play Store, including remote play and video streaming apps.

Want to read more about the Xbox Series X|S? Check out the new Xbox September Update as well as details on its new noise suppression feature.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Descend into the slimy heart of the IGN UK podcast this week, as Joe is confusingly repulsed by Scorn, Matt and Cardy have conflicting feelings on the new Monkey Island, and everyone really likes Andor.

We also have a special little tease for a live show we hope to be putting on in the not-too-distant future...

IGN UK Podcast #663: Professor Layton and the Sludge-Guts of Doom

Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.

• IGN UK Podcast #662: So Many Streams
• IGN UK Podcast #661: House of the Rings of Power
• IGN UK Podcast #660: Bat Family Ties
• IGN UK Podcast #659: Live from a Cologne Roof at Midnight
• IGN UK Podcast #658: Better Call She-Hulk

Descend into the slimy heart of the IGN UK podcast this week, as Joe is confusingly repulsed by Scorn, Matt and Cardy have conflicting feelings on the new Monkey Island, and everyone really likes Andor.

We also have a special little tease for a live show we hope to be putting on in the not-too-distant future...

IGN UK Podcast #663: Professor Layton and the Sludge-Guts of Doom

Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.

• IGN UK Podcast #662: So Many Streams
• IGN UK Podcast #661: House of the Rings of Power
• IGN UK Podcast #660: Bat Family Ties
• IGN UK Podcast #659: Live from a Cologne Roof at Midnight
• IGN UK Podcast #658: Better Call She-Hulk