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Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 2-5)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There aren't too many new releases on the way over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to, and hopefully a few more Game Pass additions will arrive as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 2-5):...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Game Pass Racers Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent arrival of Codemasters' Dirt 5 on Xbox Game Pass, we're taking a look at some of the best racing games available on Xbox Game Pass. Let's take a look at what we're working with: Assetto Corsa This is not just a game. This is real sim...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 27th)
Checking out Dirt 5 with Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty to check out on Xbox again over the next couple of days, including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, various Free Play Days additions, and the usual weekly Xbox sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In March 2021
We're got a varied mix to look forward to!
The first couple of months of 2021 have been fairly quiet for new releases on Xbox, and March is continuing that trend for the most part, especially since Riders Republic, Outriders and the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake have all been delayed. That said, there are still some big launches to look...
Feature 15 Fantastic Platformers You Can Play On Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Like platform games? These are some of the best on Xbox!
Xbox is home to some of the best platformers around, there's no doubt about that. The Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are sporting some brilliant platform games with an array of colourful and immersive worlds to jump, slide and grapple your way through, and with the Xbox backwards...
Deals All 20+ Games In This Week's Huge Xbox Assassin's Creed Sale
The entire franchise is on offer!
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and while over 150 games are included, the big highlight is undoubtedly the Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale, which is packed with masses of great discounts! We've highlighted every single offer (games, bundles and add-ons) from the Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale below, and you'll...
Poll Are You Happy With March 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced March 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Warface: Breakout and
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sale (Feb 23 - Mar 2)
It's the perfect sale for Assassin's Creed fans
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 150 games, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Anime and Publisher Sales, as well as a huge Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 23-26)
Ready for some crazy Taxi Chaos?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're back to another pretty busy selection over the next few days, with lots of games arriving on the Microsoft Store, along with a new batch of Xbox Game Pass additions. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Feb 23-26): Xbox...
Feature Xbox Games Like Zelda: 10 Great Alternatives You Can Play Right Now
Celebrate the anniversary with some great games on Xbox
Xbox might not feature any official Zelda games, but it has some great alternatives! To celebrate the hero's 35h anniversary, we want to mark a selection of fantastic alternatives that are inspired by Nintendo's princess and her saviour Link. The formula has resulted in 35 years of incredible...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Ninja Gaiden Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the announcement of the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection heading to Xbox this June, we're taking a look back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Let's take a look at what we're working with: Ninja Gaiden / Black (2004-2005) Ninja Gaiden, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 20th)
Bring on the destruction derby!
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, two more Free Play Days additions, and the usual weekly Xbox sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser
Talking Point What March 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Hoping for another big month?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of February has seen Gears 5, Resident Evil, Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb and Lost Planet 2 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another batch of games...
Feature 10 Games We'd Love To See Get An FPS Boost On Xbox Series X
Titles that could do with a performance upgrade
After yesterday's announcement that various backwards compatible games would be getting a frame rate boost on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, it got us thinking about all the titles we’d love to see. With only five confirmed 'FPS Boost' games thus far, there is a staggering collection of backwards...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sale (Feb 16-23)
Huge discounts on fantastic titles
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 150 games, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight and EA Publisher sales, as well as the ongoing monthly Anime sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 17-19)
Live a unique, old-school fantasy adventure
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We haven't got any major releases on the way this week, but nevertheless there are plenty of intriguing and varied indie titles hitting the Microsoft Store! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases (Feb 17-19):...
Talking Point Which Xbox Console (& Game) Was Your First Love?
Where did it all start for you?
Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you're celebrating the day or not, we thought we'd use this opportunity to highlight some of our 'loves' of the Xbox brand, and specifically the very first time we fell in love with an Xbox console and game. Those who were playing Xbox back in the days of the original console will...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Crash Bandicoot Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate this week's announcement of Crash Bandicoot 4 getting an Xbox Series X upgrade this March, we're looking back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Xbox obviously missed out on the classic early titles before they were remade for the Xbox One, but...
Feature 10 Multiplayer Games To Play This Valentine's Day On Xbox Game Pass
Spend a romantic evening with Game Pass
With it being Valentine's Day, you're undoubtedly going to want to spend time with your loved one, and what better way than curling up on the sofa, playing a good game together. Sometimes a game can make or break a relationship (we're looking at you Overcooked 2), but when it goes well, it can truly highlight...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 13th)
Getting in the mood for Mass Effect?
Welcome to the weekend and Happy Valentines Day for Sunday if you're celebrating it! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days inclusions, and don't forget the absolutely massive X
Soapbox There's Never Been A Better Time For Banjo-Threeie
Do it, birdbrains!
As I replay Banjo-Tooie for the umpteenth time (the best in the series), I'm still sucked in by its vibrant personality and pitch perfect platforming. The bird and bear never fail to put a smile on my face, despite releasing back in 2000. Even the controversial Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts holds a special place in my heart...
Deals 500+ Games Included In This Week's Massive Xbox Sale (Feb 9-16)
It's a huge selection of offers!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a massive one, featuring over 500 games across Deals with Gold, Publisher, Spotlight, Lunar New Year and Anime sales. Crazy! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 9-12)
Return to a world of charming horror
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release of next week is Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares II, but we've also got plenty of other intriguing titles to look forward to, including new Game Pass additions! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases...
Quiz Can You Identify These Mass Effect Characters?
It's a huge roster!
You may be super excited for Mass Effect Legendary Edition after it finally received a May 2021 release date earlier this week, but how much of a fan are you really? It's a massive universe and understandably even the most hardcore fans will get their Shepherd's from their Garrus's mixed up. So, we want to test you and see just...
Pick One Which Of These American Football Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate SuperBowl Sunday along with the return of EA Sports College Football, we're looking back at some of the very best American Football Xbox games. From the beloved NFL 2K series to arcade titles such as Mutant League Football, we've handpicked some...
Interview Immortals Fenyx Rising Director Talks Reviews, DLC And The Xbox Series X
"Being able to push the visual quality that far was very rewarding"
We'll admit that we were pleasantly surprised back in December at just how good Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising turned out to be, serving as one of the true highlights of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup. Now, a few months on, the game has just released its first...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 6th)
We'll be soaring through the skies
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to keep us busy once again over the next couple of days, featuring a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by The Falconeer, two more Free Play Days titles including the recently released Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and loads m
Review Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood - Feels Dated, But Enjoyable Nonetheless
Rage against the machine
It's hard to get away from the feeling while you're playing Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood that it would have been more suited for the original Xbox or Xbox 360 generation. That might sound like a criticism, but while the game certainly feels a little dated and overly simplistic in certain ways, it's also a experience...
Soapbox Xbox, Can We Please Stop Having Games With Random Achievement Numbers
Is there anything worse?
I absolutely hate games that come packed with achievements outside multiples of five or ten - hate it. There's nothing worse than hearing that satisfying 'ding', only to be greeted with an achievement value of 16G. The system has been around since 2005 and we've seen it evolve in so many ways. Achievement tracking, unlock...
Deals 250+ Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Feb 2-9)
Including Control for Xbox Series X|S
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got over250 games included this time around, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, as well as a Deep Silver Publisher Sale and Multiplayer Madness Sale! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current...
Feature Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility In 2021
A blast from the past
With the Xbox Series X|S life cycle in full swing, we'd love to see the return of the Xbox backwards compatibility program. Over the years in the Xbox One's lifespan, we've seen many classic games returning, giving us the ability to play numerous Xbox 360 games again - and later, even original Xbox titles. As we're struck with...
Feature These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 2-5)
Savage combat and mystical adventures await
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! Unfortunately, we're back to another very quiet few days for new releases, but there are still some big titles on the way, and hopefully some more Game Pass additions soon as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox...
Poll How Are You Finding Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S So Far?
Is it working well for you?
It's hard to believe we're now almost three full months into the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S's lifespans, and one of the most talked about features of the new consoles so far has been their game-switching 'Quick Resume' abilities. However, it's fair to say the feature hasn't reached its full potential yet. We've been...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Tomb Raider Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent announcement that Crystal Dynamics has plans for more Tomb Raider games, we're looking back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Not including spin-offs, there have been six Tomb Raider games released on Xbox, most recently culminating...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 30th)
More Yakuza, anyone?
Welcome to the weekend! This past week saw the release of some major titles with Xbox Game Pass, including Bloober Team's next-gen exclusive The Medium and The Yakuza Remastered Collection. Elsewhere, there are three more Free Play Days games to check out this weekend, along with the
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In February 2021
Prepare to cause some mayhem
It's been a fairly quiet January for new releases on Xbox, and as expected, February is looking very much the same as well. Nevertheless, we've still got some major titles on the way, including the Xbox Series X upgrade for Control Ultimate Edition, Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood and the long-awaited sequel to the...
Deals 150+ Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 26 - Feb 2)
Are you ready, kids?
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got over 150 games included this time around, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, as well as a THQ Nordic publisher sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major Nelson has...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Jan 26-29)
Ready for The Medium?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're back to a busy schedule over the next few days with over 20 new releases on the way, including Game Pass additions such as The Medium and the Yakuza Remastered Collection. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases (Jan 26-29):...
Pick One Which Of These Free-To-Play Xbox Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate Microsoft's recent announcement that all free-to-play Xbox games will soon longer require Xbox Live Gold, we're taking a look at some of the best examples. From Apex Legends to Call of Duty: Warzone, there are some definite standout titles amongst the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 23rd)
Stepping into the shoes of Agent 47?
Welcome to the weekend! This past week saw the release of Hitman 3, so we're sure plenty of you will be enjoying IO Interactive's new release, but there are also a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, three major Free Play Days games and over
Reaction Xbox Live Price Hike Feels Like A Huge Push Towards Game Pass
Update: The decision has been reversed!
Update: As you've very likely seen by now, Microsoft has decided to reverse the decision to increase the pricing for Xbox Live Gold, as well as announce that free-to-play games will no longer require Gold in the future. That decision now makes the following reaction outdated for obvious reasons, but we're...
Poll Are You Happy With February 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
It's a big month for the program
Microsoft has officially announced February 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at five (!) more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are the epic Gears 5, the original Resi
Talking Point What February 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Anything you're particularly looking for?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of January has seen Little Nightmares, Dead Rising, The King of Fighters XIII and Breakdown all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you...
Deals 400+ Games / DLC Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 19-26)
It's another jam-packed week of offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've actually got over 400 of them to sort through this week, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Big Bundle, Franchise and Countdown Add-On sales. Crazy! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Jan 19-22)
Return to the World of Assassination
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big focus of this week is on the culmination of the World of Assassination trilogy in the form of Hitman 3, although we've got plenty of indies on the way as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases (Jan...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 16th)
Trying out any new Games with Gold?
Welcome to the weekend! It's a bit quiet before the January storm at the moment, with both Hitman 3 and The Medium set to arrive over the next couple of weeks, but we've still got some new Xbox Game Pass titles, three excellent Free Play Days games and
Talking Point What Type Of Star Wars Games Do You Want On Xbox Series X?
"Punch it, Chewy!"
It's been one hell of a week, hasn't it? It all started Monday with the announcement of the Lucasfilm Games brand, and travelled at intergalactic speeds when Bethesda announced it was working on a new Indiana Jones game, and Ubisoft announced it was working on an open-world Star Wars game. Not
Reaction Lucasfilm Games Is Setting Up A Bright Future, But Is It Being Revealed Too Soon?
The games are in a galaxy far, far away
It's only the second week of January and gaming news is already coming thick and fast. It seems everyday this week a massive announcement has taken place, all stemming from the reveal on Monday of Lucasfilm Games being a new banner for many properties. But are these games being announced too early? The...
Talking Point What Accessories Do You Want For The Xbox Series X?
Be creative!
With the recent announcements of a new Xbox Series X|S controller, a brand new charging dock for said controllers, and some new accessories from OtterBox, there's still so much more we would love to see.
Soapbox You Know, Xbox Has Some Surprisingly Great Kart Racers
Racing into the New Year with style
I don't know about you, but my New Year's Eve was spent diving into a bunch of games. Even without the global pandemic, I've never been one to go out partying, but this past one was a great excuse for me to reign in the New Year doing what I love - gaming. To mark the occasion, me and my fiancé discussed what we...