Xbox Game Pass News
January2023
Roundup Xbox Game Pass Romp 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Is Getting Fantastic Reviews So Far
Giving everyone a rush
It's safe to say we were all a little taken aback by Microsoft's surprise Xbox Game Pass drop last week, right? The completely unannounced Hi-Fi RUSH launched right after January's Xbox Developer Direct event, from the team over at Tango Gameworks. And, well, the reception has been absolutely fantastic so far. We loved our
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (January 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back once again for January 2023, and as the month has worn on we've been treated to a pretty sizable batch of Perks, including for the likes of Dead Space, Skate 3 and Fallout 76! Here are the Xbox Game Pass Perks you can claim in January 2023: Apex Legends - Arc...
Review Hi-Fi RUSH - Tango Gameworks Drops A Beat-Bopping Banger On Xbox Game Pass
A shadow drop, no less!
Well, it's been quite an unexpectedly exciting few days on Xbox Game Pass, thanks to Tango Gameworks, which went and stealth-dropped a bonafide banger in the form of Hi-Fi RUSH during last week's Xbox Developer Direct. Yes, it seems the entire internet has had a very positive reaction to this cel-shaded rhythm action game,
News Sci-Fi Shooter 'Roboquest' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 30)
So many robots
Before January 2023's Xbox Game Pass lineup comes to a close, Microsoft has a few more additions for subscribers to enjoy. Today, January 30th, RyseUp Studios' roguelite FPS Roboquest comes to the service in Game Preview form. Here's a taste of what to expect from Roboquest on Xbox Game Pass: Roboquest - Console (Already On PC):...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In January 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2023? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in January, as well...
Poll What Was Your Favourite Xbox Moment Of This Week?
Hi-Fi Rush? Redfall & Forza gameplay? GoldenEye? Tell us!
For the first time in a long time, it feels like this week has been a truly jam-packed one for Team Xbox. Obviously the big focus of the past few days has been the Xbox Developer Direct, which gave us a look at five upcoming first-party games along with some release dates and even an
News GoldenEye 007 Xbox Vs. Switch Comparison Reveals Subtle Differences Between The Two
Xbox Game Pass Vs. Nintendo Switch Online
In addition to landing on Xbox Game Pass earlier today, GoldenEye 007 also arrived on Nintendo Switch for the very first time as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, and it's a little bit different to the Xbox version. For s
Feature Microsoft's Acquisition Of Bethesda Is Starting To Add Amazing Value To Xbox Game Pass
With a stacked year to come
2023 really is going to be the year of Bethesda on Xbox Game Pass isn't it? Hi-Fi RUSH has started the year off with a bang, delivering a huge Tango-flavoured surprise for Xbox fans, and the year of Bethesda & Xbox clicking into gear is only just getting started. Xbox's Developer Direct showcase also pla
News Redfall's 'Bite Back Upgrade' Looks A Hard Sell Even For Xbox Game Pass Members
Just a nibble
We're very, very happy to see Arkane's Redfall finally dated; slotting into the upcoming Xbox Game Pass 2023 schedule on May 2nd. While the game's inclusion in Microsoft's subscription service provides incredible value (the game is $70 to buy separately), we're not quite sure the same can be said for its Deluxe upgrade. Yep, alongside...
Hands On Our First Impressions Of GoldenEye 007 On Xbox Game Pass
Rolling back the years
Can you believe it's finally here? For the first time ever since its Nintendo 64 release back in 1997, GoldenEye 007 has officially arrived on Xbox consoles, and we're still pinching ourselves that it's the real deal. The question is, though, what's this version like? In a nutshell, we're looking at a slightly spruced up...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Has A Special 'Upgrade' Offer For Xbox Game Pass Members
Get your hands on the Deluxe content
The more we play of Hi-Fi RUSH, the more we're starting to think it could be the 2023 Xbox Game of the Year. Seriously, it's that good! If you're feeling the same way, you might be interested in a special "upgrade" offer on the Xbox Store. Basically, there are two versions you can buy of Hi-Fi RUSH, which are...
News It's Time! GoldenEye 007 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
TIme to relive some memories
It's already been a great week for Xbox Game Pass with the arrival of Hi-Fi RUSH, and now we've got another fantastic addition in the form of GoldenEye 007, which is available right now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! This is a port of the N64 version from 1997 with some modern features such as native...
News Phil Spencer Reacts To This Week's Xbox Game Pass 'Shadow Drop'
"It won't be right for all games..."
We've had a couple of Xbox Game Pass surprises this week, and one of them was that the new Tango Gameworks title, Hi-Fi RUSH, arrived on the service on the same day as the Xbox Developer Direct. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has
Feature Hi-Fi RUSH Feels Like A Rhythm Game Version Of God Hand, And We're Absolutely Loving It
The Music Within
Wow. Stuff just happens doesn't it. You spend your whole week waiting and expecting a big game remake to drop that's gonna be the main topic of conversation for January 2023 (although the Dead Space Remake does look excellent) and then
News Fuga: Melodies Of Steel 2 Launches Day One For Xbox Game Pass This May
The sequel to the "captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel"
We have another confirmed Xbox Game Pass title for 2023! The team over at CyberConnect2 has indeed announced that Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 is heading to Xbox Game Pass day one - on May 11th, 2023. The first game — a turn-based RPG where children are thrown into lethal tanks to save...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Roadmap Details 2023 Content Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Free updates all year round!
Disney Dreamlight Valley may still be in 'early access' form at the moment, but that isn't stopping the team at Gameloft from continuing to add content to the title. As we look to the year ahead, the game's brand-new roadmap showcases exactly what we can expect as Xbox Game Pass players in 2023. The roadmap is split up...
News February Xbox Game Pass Shooter 'Atomic Heart' Has Officially Gone Gold
Be gone, delays!
Developer Mundfish has revealed that Atomic Heart, one of our most anticipated February arrivals here at PX, has officially gone gold! No more delays or major re-works, this Xbox Game Pass shooter is coming next month. The team acknowledges that it's been a long road for Atomic Heart and its development, with the game's first...
News Early Impressions Of Xbox's Hi-Fi RUSH Seem To Be Pretty Good
Here's what the players think
Xbox's first Developer Direct showcased five major games in the end, and the surprise of the lot was the new Tango Gameworks title Hi-Fi RUSH. Not only was it announced, but it's also been made immediately available on
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 25 - February 7)
We've finally got a new roundup!
We've been waiting ages for Microsoft to give us a big, proper Xbox Game Pass roundup of titles for the month of January (and February), and we've finally just received one following the conclusion of the Xbox Developer Direct event! The roundup includes a bunch of games that have just been announced, including
News Arkane's Redfall Releases This May On Xbox Game Pass
Slay those vampires
Microsoft and Bethesda have announced that Redfall, the upcoming vampire slaying shooter from Arkane Studios, hits Xbox Series X and S on May 2nd, 2023. As usual, the title will be available day one for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The grand reveal arrived during Xbox's first ever Developer Direct showcase, which delivered a huge...
News Tango Gameworks Announces 'Hi-Fi RUSH', Available Today On Xbox Game Pass
It's a shadow drop!
Tango Gameworks has officially announced its brand-new project in the form of Hi-Fi RUSH, and the big surprise is that the game is available today on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC! As you can see from the launch trailer above, this is an action game "where everything you do syncs to the beat", and it...
News Here's The Complete List Of Xbox Achievements In GoldenEye 007
55 achievements for a total of 1000 gamerscore
We've been waiting over 25 years for GoldenEye 007 to finally arrive on Xbox (we're still sad we never saw that Xbox 360 version), but now the 1997 N64 game is finally launching on Xbox Game Pass this Friday! Ahead of release, we can already reveal what the 55 Xbox achievements are in GoldenEye 007, as...
News GoldenEye 007 Officially Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
It's finally time!
It's finally almost time for the classic Nintendo 64 game GoldenEye 007 to make its Xbox debut, including as part of the Xbox Game Pass library and the Rare Replay collection, with the release date set for Friday, January 27th!
News Sniper Elite 5 Season 2 Brings New Map, Weapon Skins And More To Xbox Game Pass
Setting sights on Season 2
Rebellion's latest sneaky sniper shooter launched on Xbox Game Pass last May, and at the time, we called it the best Sniper Elite game in the series so far. Since that launch the team has continued to build on the base game, and now Season 2 has been revealed, and it's launching very soon. Let's dig into the free stuff...
News Justin Roiland Resigns From High On Life Developer Squanch Games
"The passionate team will keep developing games..."
Justin Roiland has officially left the High On Life development studio, Squanch Games. The team announced this last night in a social media post, stating that they will "keep developing games we know our fans will love while continuing to support and improve High on Life". You can take a look down...
News Xbox Surpasses 120M Monthly Active Users, As Game Pass Reaches 'New Highs'
Despite Microsoft's decline in gaming revenue
It's a new year and as part of this, Microsoft has shared its latest earnings results for the quarter ended December 31st, 2022 (FY23 Q2). Overall, gaming revenue for the company saw a decline of 13% year-over-year. Xbox's "content and services" revenue also saw a decline of 12% and Xbox hardware...
News Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Has Been Delayed Again For Xbox Series X|S
"We just couldn’t continue down this path..."
We've been waiting a very long time for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide to arrive on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as part of Xbox Game Pass, and unfortunately it seems as though the wait is far from over. Earlier today, Warhammer 40K: Darktide developer Fatshark took to Twitter to apologise for the...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Monster Hunter Rise So Far?
Enjoying the latest Game Pass addition?
Although it's been a quiet start to the year for Xbox Game Pass, last week saw the addition of three fantastic titles in Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and the former Nintendo Switch console exclusive, Monster Hunter Rise
News Halo Infinite Campaign DLC Reportedly 'Never Existed', Multiplayer Live Service The Focus
Fireteams at the ready
Prior to 343 Industries' recent statement regarding the future of the Halo series, rumours were swirling that the team had scaled back its Halo Infinite post-launch plans following a series of layoffs over at Microsoft. However, new reports are suggesting those rumours were false, and that 343's DLC plans were being...
Soapbox January's Developer Direct Could Be The Start Of Something Big For Xbox
Comms on lock
Since Xbox basically ghosted The Game Awards in late 2022, I've talked at length about the form of future Xbox events; asking the question of whether Xbox should go down the 'Nintendo Direct' route for upcoming showcases. Well, that future is almost upon us, as the
News Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In February 2023 So Far
Hopefully we'll find out more very soon
Update: We've now got a few more Xbox Game Pass titles to add to the list for February 2023! <related ids="144114"> Original story: It's definitely been a strange start to Xbox Game Pass in 2023. This month has already seen the likes of Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 & 4 and
News Stalker 2 Gameplay Screenshots Show Off Gorgeous Environments & Slick UI
Looks like it's coming along real nice
Upcoming 2023 Xbox Game Pass shooter Stalker 2 is, as far as we know, still on course for a release this year, and the development team has just showcased another gorgeous set of in-game screenshots for us all to gawk over. GSC Game World's open world epic is running on Unreal Engine 5 and, well, you can...
News Battlefield 2042's Class-Based Overhaul Hits Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
Classes are coming back!
Way back in August, a few months before Battlefield 2042 came to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, developer DICE announced that classes would be returning during the game's third season. We're now deep into Battlefield 2042 Season 3, and the game's big class-based overhaul finally launches later this month. Ahead of the update's...
News Xbox Is Now The Best Way To Play Persona 3 And Persona 4 On Console
Both included with Xbox Game Pass
As you're probably well aware, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are now officially available on Xbox Game Pass as of today, and this also marks the very best way to play the two games on console. How come? Well, unlike on PlayStation, you can play these two Persona titles at up to 120 frames per-
News Xbox Game Pass Players Are 'Moving To New Zealand' To Play Monster Hunter Rise
Jumping in early
It's that time once again! As Monster Hunter Rise starts to roll out on Xbox Game Pass, players are beginning to "move to New Zealand" in order to play the game a little earlier than anticipated. That's because rather than a global launch time, Monster Hunter Rise has arrived early in New Zealand, and users across social media are...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 19)
Jump into two huge JRPGs
We feel like we've been waiting a while to say this, but two new titles are available on Xbox Game Pass today, January 19th! Thankfully, Xbox has delivered two huge JRPGs to make up for the wait in the form of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden. Here's a brief introduction to both new Game Pass titles, along with our...
News PowerWash Simulator Is Getting Free Tomb Raider DLC On Xbox Game Pass
The perfect combo
As if PowerWash Simulator wasn't already great enough, it's now getting a free Tomb Raider crossover! Yes, on January 31st, the Tomb Raider Free Special Pack will be coming to PowerWash Simulator on Xbox Game Pass (and various other platforms), allowing you to "clean Lara Croft’s i
News Xbox Game Pass Is Giving Away More Freebies For Skate 3 This January
As part of the Perks program
It's a very close call as to whether Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 or Skate 3 is the most popular game in the genre on Xbox right now, and that's pretty wild when you realise that the latter is now 13 years old! Skate 3 is still racking up a massive legion of fans even in 2023, and we've got great news if you've been...
Roundup Atomic Heart's Final Previews Arrive Before Next Month's Game Pass Launch
Here are the final pre-release impressions
Atomic Heart is set to bring its bonkers brand of open world shooting to Xbox Game Pass in February 2023, and ahead of the game's nearby launch, a bunch of outlets have gone hands on with a slice of the upcoming title. Impressions seem a little mixed across the board here, but the game's world still sounds...
News 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty' Story Trailer Showcases What To Expect From Xbox Game Pass RPG
Confront your demons
The 2023 Xbox Game Pass day one drops just keep on creeping up on us, don't they? Team Ninja's Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is just weeks away at this point, and ahead of the game's launch, the developer has provided a sneak peek at what to expect from the storyline. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is based around Chinese mythology, with a...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 31)
Here's what's on the way out
The Xbox app has revealed today that four games are set to be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the late part of January 2023. Fortunately, there aren't any AAA titles in the bunch, although some fan favourite indie games such as Worms W.M.D and Donut County are on the chopping block. It hasn't been confirmed yet, but we...
News 'Lies Of P' Gameplay Trailer Shows Upcoming Xbox Game Pass RPG Running In 8K, On PC
All the p's
Lies of P is turning into one of the most highly anticipated 2023 Xbox Game Pass launches, especially as it keeps drawing comparison to FromSoftware's Bloodborne
Review Persona 4 Golden - Xbox Game Pass Gets Itself One Of The All-Time Great JRPGs
It's time to climb the stairway to maturity!
Persona 3 may have been a pivotal point in the evolution of Atlus' stunning JRPG series, shifting the tone away from the straight-up bleakness of parts one and two and adding the franchise's now signature social elements to the mix, but it was 2008's Persona 4 that really dug deep into the relationship...
Review Persona 3 Portable - Atlus' JRPG Classic Still Feels Essential
To be this good takes Aigis
Originally released on the PSP in November of 2009, Persona 3 Portable is an "enhanced" port of 2006's JRPG classic that makes a few controversial excisions to the core gameplay whilst also adding enough new content and combat improvements that we actually reckon it's the best version of Persona 3 overall. Controversial!...
Guide Monster Hunter Rise Xbox Release Date, Release Time & Preload Details
Coming to Xbox Game Pass this week!
Monster Hunter Rise is one of the biggest Xbox Game Pass additions in January 2023 - in fact, its release is right around the corner! So, ahead of the title's impending Xbox Game Pass drop, here's everything you need to know about the launch of Capcom's latest Monster Hunter game on Xbox. Monster Hunter Rise...
Video How 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Is Bringing An Authentic Cast To Xbox Game Pass
The Mocap Sessions
Aside from a recent video preview courtesy of IGN, we've not seen or heard too much about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre since its grand reveal last summer. However, as we move into 2023, it's looking like the team at Gun Media will be bringing us some behind-the-scenes footage on how this Game Pass slasher is coming to life. Last...
News Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (January 15)
Enjoy them while you can
It's time to lose our first batch of Xbox Game Pass games in 2023. We've got six games departing the service today, including the likes of Nobody Saves The World, We Happy Few and Windjammers 2. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, January 15th: Date Game Platform Janua
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In February 2023
Some early predictions!
Update: We've now updated this list to include the games that been officially announced as leaving Xbox Game Pass in February 2023 so far. As you can see, many of this month's predictions came true! <related ids="144490,145194"> Original story: What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in February 2023? Well, Microsoft hasn't...
News Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' Appears To Be Launching In More Regions Soon
At least in a testing phase
It's been quite a while now since the Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family plan began rolling out in a testing phase to users in Ireland and Colombia, and now it looks like it's gearing up for release in a few additional regions. Over the past few days, a few Xbox fans have noticed that the Friends & Family offer has...
News Tunic Publisher 'Concerned' About Subscription Services Like Xbox Game Pass
"Subscriptions are both awesome and terrifying at the same time"
As consumers, Xbox Game Pass is awesome, isn't it?! A huge library of games right at our fingertips, including an amazing selection of big Xbox exclusives, major third party titles and some cracking indie adventures. However, the outlook from a developer and publisher point of view can...
News 'Atomic Heart' Gameplay Starting To Leak Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
The FPS hits the service in February
We're not far off the launch of Mundfish's upcoming Xbox Game Pass shooter Atomic Heart, and we're starting to see leaked gameplay circulate online a good month-or-so before release. The above video showcases a solid 15-minutes of uncut gameplay, featuring general combat, traversal and puzzle solving. We'll...
News Could We See GoldenEye 007 On Xbox Game Pass This Month?
At least an announcement at the event?
We feel like we've been saying this forever now, but it seems like GoldenEye 007 might finally be getting ready to launch on Xbox Game Pass. With a Developer_Direct event around the corner, now seems like a great time for a reveal. But will it happen? Well, there's a rumour doing the rounds court
Talking Point What Would You Like To See From Xbox's 'Developer_Direct' Livestream?
Game Pass reveals? Release dates? Let us know!
Well, well, well! Xbox has finally unveiled its much-rumoured upcoming showcase, officially dubbed 'Developer_Direct'. While the initial announcement goes over most of what we'll see at the showcase, we're still intrigued by Xbox's new format, and we're curious whether the team has any surprises in...
News Strategy RPG We Are The Caretakers 'Tried' To Push For An Xbox Game Pass Launch
"Maybe in the future, if we have a great launch, that could be there"
As followers of anything Xbox Game Pass, we hear plenty of stories regarding indie developers successfully launching their games on the service. However, naturally, some titles don't quite make the cut, with recently released strategy RPG We are the Caretakers one of those...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gameplay Introduces Incredibly Creepy Boss, Hits Game Pass In March
What is that thing?!
As we rolled into the new year, IGN kicked off its 'IGN First' preview for January, with the initial month of 2023 focusing on upcoming Xbox Game Pass slasher Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. While the first gameplay demo provided a general look at the game's combat, this latest trailer is all about one weird-looking boss type. Aoye,...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 15)
Your initial set of departures for 2023
Update (Tue 10th Jan, 2023): Today's long-awaited Xbox Game Pass update has revealed the first batch of titles that will leave the service in January 2023 (the initial set of removals for the year), and it includes six games such as Nobody Saves The World, We Happy Few and Windjammers 2. H
News These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 19-20)
"We're just getting warmed up..."
Microsoft has finally given us a formal announcement for Xbox Game Pass in January 2023, although the only three games that been announced for the middle part of the month so far are Persona 3, Persona 4 and
News Another Title Is Leaving Game Pass Soon, And It's From An Xbox-Owned Studio
Update: Microsoft makes it official
Update (Tue 10th Jan, 2023): As part of today's Xbox Game Pass roundup, Microsoft has indeed confirmed that We Happy Few is leaving the library on January 15th. The team hasn't provided any info on a potential re-release or replacement version of the game, but the announcement post does close out with a message...
News Aaron Greenberg Teases 'Fun Week' Ahead For Xbox
Team green is excited about 2023
We've just got past the first week of the year and it seems like something big is already brewing at Xbox's headquarters. In case you missed it, there's a report from Windows Central suggesting an Xbox event will be taking place later this month. Now, to add to the excitement, Xbox's VP of Games Marketing Aaron...
News Xbox Is Advertising A Game Pass Game That Hasn't Been Announced Yet
To be revealed this week?
It's been a really weird start to 2023 for Xbox Game Pass, with no official roundup having surfaced for the month of January as of yet, although we've still seen Stranding Deep and Mortal Shell arrive over the past few days. Now, it looks like we've got confirmation of another
News A Plague Tale Series Survived 'Awful' Mock Reviews During Development
"The game was a mess"
Asobo Studio's A Plague Tale: Innocence was a bit of a surprise when it arrived on the scene back in 2019. The studio had been around for a while at that point, but we'd never really seen this style of game from the French developer. As it turns out, some major setbacks helped form what is now one of the team's crowning...
News Xbox Game Pass RPG 'Lies Of P' Compared To PlayStation's Bloodborne In New Preview
Gothic Game Pass adventures
One of the Xbox community's most anticipated 2023 Xbox Game Pass additions seems to be Lies of P, an upcoming soulslike RPG that's heading to the service sometime this year. Ahead of that launch, GamesRadar has previewed the upcoming title, and Lies of P is already giving off some serious
Soapbox Forza Horizon 5 Expansion 2 Should Take Notes From 'Fortune Island'
The FH4 add-on remains a series highlight
Forza Horizon 5 has been an enjoyable ride so far, with Playground Games delivering a thrilling rendition of open world Mexican racing followed by a major DLC pack in the form of Hot Wheels 2.0. While our reviewer very much enjoyed their time with the series' second Hot Wheels outing, the community is now...
News Xbox Reminds Us Hollow Knight: Silksong Is 'Coming Day 1' To Game Pass
We can't wait!
Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong is easily one of the most anticipated indie releases, but we've not heard much about it since it was announced as a "day one" Game Pass title last June during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase. If you are wondering what's happened to it, there's seemingly no need to worry. Microsoft's Corporate Vice...
Pick One What's Your Most Anticipated January Game Pass Addition?
Of the titles announced so far
As Xbox is being rather coy on Game Pass announcements this month so far, we've found ourselves looking ahead at the January slate as it is right now. While the first half of the month is rather barren (although random drops do keep appearing), the back half of January is already looking pretty fantastic. We've got...
News Launching On Xbox Game Pass Is 'Scary', Says Redfall Dev Arkane
"It's kind of shocking, and scary in a way"
Following a recent developer interview with the two game directors on Redfall, we have to admit we're rather excited to go hands on with what the team describes as "Arkane blended with Far Cry 2 or Stalker". However, it sounds like the dev is a little bit wary of the title's day one Xbox Game Pass nature,...
Video Six Essential Games For New Xbox Series X|S Players
From our new video producer Craig!
As we move into 2023 and the console stock situation continues to improve globally, current generation machines are now pretty easy to pick up (finally). We're now expecting most of you fine folk to own either an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S, which means you've got plenty of games to be playing right now! If...
News Razer Launches Its First 'Dedicated 5G Handheld Console' This January
With Xbox Cloud Gaming in mind
Razer has finally revealed when its upcoming 5G handheld will go on sale to the public, following the device's reveal last October. The 'Razer Edge' android-based system will hit US store shelves on January 26th, with a few options available to potential buyers. The top-of-the-line model — which includes said 5G...
News Microsoft Reveals New Forza Horizon 5 Xbox Series X Bundle
Complete with the game and every add-on
More than a year after the open world racer's official launch, Microsoft has revealed a brand new Forza Horizon 5 bundle featuring an Xbox Series X console, the game, and every single DLC pack planned by Playground Games. The bundle will begin rolling out this week in the US, Canada, and "select" Asian...
News One Of November 2022's Leavers Rejoins Xbox Game Pass Today (January 5)
But this time it's enhanced
The start of the year has proved a little sporadic for Xbox Game Pass as we continue to await our proper January roundup. However, Stranded Deep was added to the service on Tuesday, and now Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition has arrived after the base game left the library in November 2022. This action-RPG even received a...
News Vampire Survivors Will Be 'Updated Regularly' For Free On Xbox Game Pass During 2023
"No key-feature will ever be gatekept by a paywall"
Indie hit Vampire Survivors has been going down a real treat since it arrived on Xbox Game Pass, especially since the console version dropped just a few short months ago. Despite the game's rapid rise to fame — including its popular 'Legacy of the Moonspell' DLC — the dev has been keen to...
News 'Atomic Heart' Looks Beautifully Shiny In New Nvidia Ray Tracing Trailer
This PC gameplay is very impressive!
Wow! We've seen quite a lot of Atomic Heart in action recently as its Xbox Game Pass launch date draws ever closer, however, this might be the most impressive footage we've seen yet. Sure, this is high-end PC stuff, but it shows just how gorgeous a world developer Mundfish is creating with this title. The team's...
News Xbox Game Pass Adventure 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty' Continues To Impress In Latest Preview
10-minutes of brand new footage!
It looks like we're going to see plenty of Team Ninja's Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty this month! The upcoming Game Pass slasher is part of 'IGN First' for the month of January, and the outlet is kicking things off with 10-minutes of fresh gameplay. The environments here look rather gorgeous, with the game leaning heavily...
News Hitman 1 & 2 Turning Free-To-Play For All Hitman 3 Owners Later This Month
Welcome to the world of assassination
Hitman 3 players are in for a real treat this January, especially if that happens to be the only recent Hitman title they own! Developer IO Interactive has announced that the team is streamlining the digital distribution of its popular stealth-assassination series, including making Hitman 1 and Hitman 2...
News 'Stranded Deep' Becomes 2023's First Xbox Game Pass Addition (January 3)
Down by the ocean
Xbox has delivered its first Game Pass addition of the year in the form of open world survival game Stranded Deep. The title has been added to the Xbox Game Pass library prior to any official January roundup, which we'll of course bring to you once we hear about the rest of the month's Game Pass additions! <related...
News Xbox Game Pass Shooter Atomic Heart Is 'Entirely Single-Player', Story DLCs Planned
The DLC will "significantly expand" the title
Atomic Heart is one of the biggest Xbox Game Pass launches happening in the first few months of 2023, with developer Mundfish's crazy-looking shooter coming to the service on February 21st. Ahead of that launch, the team has spoken to outlet wccftech about all things Atomic Heart, including the game's...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete January 2023's 'Xbox Game Pass Hidden Gems' Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! In addition to the new January 2023 Monthly Bonus Round punch card on Xbox, we've also got a second punch card this month in which you can acquire an extra 500 points for very little work. The punch card is called "Xbox Game Pass Hidden Gems" and requires you to obtain one...
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News Nine Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (December 31)
The final departures of the year
With just one day left in the year, it's time to say goodbye to our final set of Xbox Game Pass departures for 2022, with nine games being removed from the library across Xbox One, Series X, Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, December 31st: Date Game
Gallery 'Stalker 2' Looks Absolutely Gorgeous In Set Of Brand New 4K Screenshots
Feast your eyes
GSC Game World brought us the first Stalker 2 trailer we've seen in a good few months yesterday, showcasing more of the game's huge open world ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch in 2023. Shortly after the new trailer dropped, the team also unleashed some super high quality screenshots and we've got to admit, this is looking like one...
News Stalker 2 Showcases Its 'Huge, Borderless Open World' In New Gameplay Trailer
Coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2023!
It's been a while since we've seen much on Stalker 2, about 6 months or so in fact, so as a little 'New Years' treat the team at GSC Game World has released a brand new trailer for its upcoming Game Pass epic. The 'Come to Me' gameplay trailer showcases even more of Stalker 2's huge open world, along with some of...
News Xbox Game Pass Life Sim 'Disney Dreamlight Valley' Gets Much-Requested Feature In Update 3
Make your house a home
Disney Dreamlight Valley arrived in preview form on Xbox back in September, with the paid early access version being included in Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost. Since then, the team has delivered some stellar updates, and now developer Gameloft has highlighted a community-voted feature arriving with update 3.
Feature Looking Ahead To A Brighter 2023 For Xbox Game Studios
On track
A lot has been said about Xbox Game Studios this year, with Microsoft's first-party output dropping quite significantly from last year - especially when talking big AAA titles. While that's true and has indeed been disappointing, we want to look ahead to 2023 as we all hope for a much stronger output from Team Xbox. The first offerings...
Soapbox Elden Ring Is My GOTY, But It Was Incredible Indie Games That Kept Me Playing In 2022
AAA in the streets, indie between the sheets
Without a shadow of a doubt, FromSoftware's majestic Elden Ring has quite comfortably earned my own personal GOTY spot for 2023 (with Obsidian's amazing Pentiment in second place) and, really, it's been an easier choice to make than in any other year in recent memory. Nothing else really came all that...
Soapbox This Game Pass Gem Is My Xbox Game Of The Year For 2022
On the road
I've played a lot of great games this year, with Xbox Game Pass helping me discover some proper gems thanks to its consistent work in adding high-quality titles. A Plague Tale: Requiem was an absolute delight back in October (well, aside from the rat waves of course), as was the Xbox-exclusive As Dusk Falls which really surprised me this...
Poll What Were The Best Xbox Game Pass Additions In 2022?
There's so much to choose from!
It's been another busy year for Xbox Game Pass in 2022! Sure, Xbox Game Studios might not have had much to offer us over the past 12 months, but Game Pass has kept our backlogs very busy with a wide variety of third-party releases. To be honest, we think this poll might be even harder than the
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Brings Retro-Inspired Free Update To Xbox Game Pass
"Up your game to the next level"
One of our absolute favourite Xbox and Xbox Game Pass releases in 2022 was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and just in time for the holiday period, we've been treated to a brand-new free update! This patch brings three new features, along with a bunch of fixes and improvements. Those new features...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (December 2022)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back once again for December 2022, and as we get closer to Christmas, we've got a few more notable freebies to share for the likes of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Halo Infinite! Here are some Xbox Game Pass Perks that you can claim for free in December 2022:...
News High On Life Is Now Officially One Of The Biggest Xbox Game Pass Launches Of All Time
"We’ve been blown away by the response..."
Yesterday, we highlighted how the new Xbox console exclusive High On Life was dominating the Xbox and PC charts, and it's now been officially crowned the biggest Xbox Game Pass launch of 2022. Microsoft says this is "measured in terms of engagement, based on the number of hours play
News High On Life Is Dominating The Charts Right Now, And Team Xbox Is Thrilled About It
"Huge congratulations!"
Update: Xbox has now officially crowned High On Life as the biggest Game Pass launch of 2022! <related ids="142900"> Original story: Well, it's fair to say High on Life has been a huge success. The wacky shooter launched on Xbox Game Pass earlier in December , and at first glance, it appears to have already est
News What's All This About A Cheaper, Ad-Filled Version Of Xbox Game Pass?
Is Microsoft considering it?
You may have noticed over the weekend that there was a bunch of chatter on social media about a potential cheaper, ad-filled version of Xbox Game Pass. This all started because of a screenshot posted to ResetEra appearing to show an official Spanish-language Microsoft survey, asking users whether they'd be interested in...
News There's A Way To Save Big On FIFA 23 With Xbox Game Pass This Christmas
And get 500 free FIFA Points!
Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that FIFA 23 is consistently dominating the "Top Paid Games" charts on Xbox, and that's especially the case right now as it's been discounted as part of the Xbox Countdown Sale 2022. On the Xbox Store, you're looking at £29.99 / $29.99 for the Xbox One version and...
News Phil Spencer Gives Praise To One Of The Best Xbox Game Pass Surprises Of 2022
The Pikmin-like platformer
We've seen Xbox boss Phil Spencer pick out a variety of Xbox games to highlight throughout 2022, with Vampire Survivors and Cult of the Lamb being a couple of examples, and he's just added to the list with the fantastic Tinykin.
News Another Nine Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (December 31)
Here's what's on the chopping block
The official Xbox app has now revealed the second batch of games that will leave Xbox Game Pass in December 2022 (the final set of removals for the year), and it includes the likes of Outer Wilds, Scarlet Nexus and Tropico 6. Xbox Game Pass: Leaving Soon (December 31st, 2022):
News High On Life Update 2 Now Live On Xbox Game Pass, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Xbox One improvements, audio balancing & more
High on Life developer Squanch Games has quickly begun pushing out patches for the game over the past few days, with the first update making big improvements to performance on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in particular. Now, it's just received a second update targeting a variety of other upgrades, as...
Talking Point Are You Enjoying 'High On Life' On Xbox Game Pass?
Love it? Hate it? Come tell us!
High on Life has been in players' hands for a few days now, with the game marking one of 2022's final major Xbox releases. Luckily for us, that release has included a day one Xbox Game Pass arrival, allowing millions of Xbox fans to go hands-on this week. There's quite a lot to High on Life — including the ability...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming App Extends To More Samsung TVs
Controller rumble is also available!
Back in the summer, Xbox announced that it was beginning to bring its Xbox Cloud Gaming tech to select Smart TVs, starting with manufacturer Samsung's 2022 lineup. In late June the app arrived, allowing gamers to enjoy Xbox on their televisions, and now the team is extending its partnership with Samsung to...
"We tried to cram a lot of that into this game"
High on Life has now entered the lives of Xbox Game Pass players, and it's safe to say the game's unique brand of comedy has proved divisive. The gist of things is that some people will love it and some people will hate it, which is probably to be expected looking at Justin Roiland's previous work, and...
News The New Vampire Survivors DLC Seems Well Worth Its Entry Fee
A mere $2!
Xbox Game Pass players have been enjoying Vampire Survivors a lot so far, especially since the game arrived on console platforms after a brief period as a PC-exclusive. Poncle's addictive bullet hell shooter is a really good time, then, and its brand new DLC seems to be impressing players as well. Some early impressions of the ridiculous
News Ink-Based Strategy Game 'Inkulinati' Launches On Xbox Game Pass In January 2023
Inked into next year's GP lineup
The Xbox Game Pass lineup for 2023 is starting to take shape, and we've today learned of another new release date for an upcoming Game Pass title. Medieval strategy game Inkulinati is coming to the service on day one - which is now set for January 31, 2023. That initial launch will be an early access one
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Dev Reveals 'Electrifying' Trailer Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
It's looking pretty epic!
Team Ninja's Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has impressed us so far in its early pre-release footage - and the dev has now dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch next March. You can feast your eyes on a couple more minutes of fast and frantic gameplay here - we're just about catching our breath...
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