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Monday8th Apr 2024
News Atari Is Reviving Two More Of Its Classic Franchises On Xbox Very Soon
"Compete to be the best"
Since the release of the excellent Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration a couple of years ago, we've seen a couple of Xbox titles from the company in Rollercoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe and the Pong-inspired qomp2, and now we're about to get another two games based on some of the company's classic franchises. The first...
Roundup Botany Manor Is Getting Great Reviews Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch
This one's off to a very good start!
April 9th marks another day one Xbox Game Pass release in the form of Botany Manor, and reviews are just starting to land for this upcoming puzzle exploration game - really rather good reviews might we add. For now, the title has an OpenCritic score of 82, and every sing
Deals The Best 'Lowest Price Ever' Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
Amazing Xbox games at their lowest prices ever!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2024 is now officially in full swing, and as always with big sales like this, we've got a bunch of games that have been reduced to their lowest prices ever on the Xbox Store - but it's not easy to sort through them! So, with the help of the fantastic DekuDeals, we've put together...
News Diablo 4 Gets New Lease Of Life On Xbox Thanks To Successful Game Pass Launch
"Xbox has quickly become the #1 platform"
Microsoft finally graced us with its first ActiBlizz Xbox Game Pass addition at the end of March in the form of Diablo 4, and its arrival has given the Xbox platform a huge boost already. Xbox exec Sarah Bond has revealed that Xbox has become the biggest platform for Diablo 4 since it came to the Game Pass...
Saturday6th Apr 2024
Talking Point Which Xbox Games Have Left You Most Pleasantly Surprised?
What has surpassed your expectations?
With so many games to play across Xbox Game Pass, EA Play, Ubisoft Plus and the Xbox Store at large, it feels like now more than ever, it's impossible to keep up with absolutely everything. Inevitably, a lot of stuff gets added to the backlog. When we finally get around to those titles, sometimes they're a...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 8-12)
Including another three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 8-12! Next week isn't filled with major AAA experiences, but we've still got plenty of intriguing releases on the way, along with three new Xbox Game Pass additions! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April 8-12): Botany Manor...
Rumour Multiple Reveals Confirmed Ahead Of June's Xbox Showcase
Gears, Call of Duty & more!
We're still a couple of months away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, but we might already have a few reveals locked in! There's a date as well - it's being suggested that this year's big event will fall on Sunday, June 9th. This is according to a report from The Verge, which says it understands that a new Gears of
Friday5th Apr 2024
Feature 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In April 2024
Including a bunch of Game Pass titles!
We're a few days into April now, so it's time to look at some of the exciting indie titles this month! It's really difficult to narrow this list down to just 10, but we're going to try our best - with a handful of Xbox Game Pass titles thrown in! You'll notice we're being slightly loose with our use of the...
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
Over 50 games with RIDICULOUS discounts!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Spring Sale 2024? Well, this might be the best selection yet for 90% and 95% discounts! We've got over 50 of them in total, many of which cost less than a cup of coffee! Highlights include Back 4 Blood, Injustice 2, Mad Max, Kingdom Come: Deliverance,
Talking Point 10 Years Later, Sunset Overdrive Still Remains A Beloved Xbox Exclusive
Does it still hold up in 2024?
Cast your mind all the way back to 2014, and you'll likely recall the launch of Xbox exclusive Sunset Overdrive which ended up proving one of the most important titles of the early Xbox One era, and it remains beloved to this day! We've still got a few months to go, but October marks the 10-year anniversary of this...
News New Xbox Indie 'Stunt Paradise' Has Got The Attention Of Phil Spencer
If you like Trials, you might like this
Back at the end of March, an indie game by the name of Stunt Paradise made its debut on Xbox and other platforms, and clearly it's been a hit so far! Better yet, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been spotted enjoying it as well. The developers of Stunt Paradise took to social media yesterday to showcase Phil's...
News Fallout 76's Xbox Version Is 'Free' With Amazon Prime This Month
Add it to your collection at no extra cost
We can't actually remember a time when Amazon Prime Gaming has given away an Xbox title as part of its collection of freebies, but that's what's happening this month, with Fallout 76 being the game that's getting the treatment. Specifically, Amazon Prime members will be able to claim Fallout 76 for "free"...
Deals Xbox Spring Sale 2024 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and much more!
Following a brief period of exclusivity for Xbox Game Pass members over the past week, the Xbox Spring Sale 2024 has begun in full today! It's not just the same selection this time either, as more games have been added to the list. This includes 2023's best Xbox game (at least according to Metacritic) in...
Thursday4th Apr 2024
Talking Point Do You Prefer Shorter Or Longer Games In General?
Or perhaps games that have no set length?
Today, we were treated to a bunch of hands-on previews for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and as part of them, Ninja Theory studio head Dom Matthews told IGN that the team has found an audience that enjoys shorter games. Matth
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 4-7)
Call of Duty: MW3 headlines this week's lineup!
This week's Xbox Free Play Days lineup is back to three titles (from four last week), but we've got a major headline act in the form of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which is free for all Xbox members until the end of the week. As usual for MW3 free trials though, it's just the multiplayer and...
News Palworld Patch Notes Unveiled For Xbox's Major 'Raid Boss' Update
"Challenge the brutal new raid boss!"
It's (almost) time for another Palworld update on Xbox! This latest update introduces the game's first raid boss named "Bellanoir" who serves as a powerful enemy that can be found at the new Summoning Altar. "Challenge the brutal new raid boss! Bellanoir is here! By dedicating a slab to the new Summoning...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 4)
Including a new EA Play addition!
April's Xbox Game Pass titles are coming thick and fast at the moment! Following the two additions we received yesterday, we've now got another three games joining the service today - including a special EA Play addition. That game is EA Sports PGA Tour, which will be available via EA's service at some point later...
Wednesday3rd Apr 2024
Review LEGO 2K Drive (Xbox) - An Open World Racer Where Side Missions Shine
It's the taking part that counts
Update (Wed 3rd Apr, 2024): LEGO 2K Drive is now officially part of Xbox Game Pass, so we thought we'd re-share this review from last year so you know what to expect. If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below! <related ids="164277"> Original review (Wed 17th May, 2023): When 2K first...
News Xbox & PlayStation's Most-Played Games In 2023 Were Averaging Seven Years Old
Almost 10 for PC
Last year was an incredible time for new releases on Xbox (along with various other platforms), but according to some new data, most of the playtime was still hogged by games that were around seven years old on average. This is from a report by Newzoo, which lists the top 10 games in 2023 based on their MAU (monthly active users)...
News Two More Additions Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (April 3)
Plus a bonus xCloud title via EA Play
Yesterday, Xbox unveiled its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the next couple of weeks, and we've got some fantastic games on the way! In fact, two of them are now available in the form of LEGO 2K Drive and Superhot: Mind Control Delete - the latter of which was actually added yesterday afternoon...
Tuesday2nd Apr 2024
Feature These Are The 10 Highest-Rated Xbox Exclusives Of This Generation So Far
Do you agree with the list?
There's obviously been a lot of talk about Xbox exclusives jumping over to PS5 and Nintendo Switch recently, but even if you take some of those away, there's still a fantastic selection of console exclusives on Microsoft's platform right now. Out of curiosity, we went back and looked at all the Xbox console exclusives...
News Xbox's Official New 'Nocturnal Vapor' Controller Launches Next Week
"Explore the mysteries of the nocturnal world"
We've got another new Xbox controller on the way! This is the Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, and it'll be launching next week on April 9th - with pre-orders now available via the Xbox Store. Xbox describes the Nocturnal Vapor as featuring a "dynamic and unique light and dark...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 2-16)
Including the return of Lara Croft!
Microsoft has today announced a new batch of titles for Xbox Game Pass in April 2024, which includes some big upcoming additions such as Lego 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour and Shadow of the Tomb Raider! Superhot: Mind Control Delete
Deals This Week's Xbox Sales Include A Few Classics From The 360 Era
You might want to wait for the Spring Sale though
The Xbox Spring Sale is around the corner, but we've also got some new deals today! Over 100 games have been reduced on the Xbox Store over the past few hours, including a handful of Xbox 360 classics you might want to pick up. Of course, there's nothing too crazy in this latest batch of offers due...
News Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2024
The first batch of departures for April
The first six games leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2024 have been revealed today, and sadly we've got a few favourites in the mix! Back 4 Blood is the most high-profile departure, having first arrived back in October of 2021. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2024: Xbox Game...
Monday1st Apr 2024
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In April 2024
TopSpin, Sand Land, TMNT and more!
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in April 2024! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a April 2024 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. You'll also find some of our top picks for the biggest new Xbox games releasing in April, including Top Spin 2K25,
Xbox console exclusive games you can enjoy in 2024
What are the best Xbox exclusives you can play as of May 2024? The Xbox ecosystem has been home to some truly stellar Xbox exclusives over the years, top-notch titles that you'll only find on Microsoft's family of consoles and PC. What's more, the vast majority of these titles are now available via...
Sunday31st Mar 2024
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Three Games Today (March 31)
It's not as bad as first feared!
We're once again losing a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles to mark the end of the month, as revealed a couple of weeks ago. However, the nice thing is that two of them have since been replaced with newer additions on the service. Specifically, MLB The Show 23 has now been swapped with MLB The Show 24, and Hot...
Saturday30th Mar 2024
Talking Point Xbox Fans, Are You Still Enjoying Halo Infinite In 2024?
Or have you lost interest in it?
We're now almost two and a half years into the lifespan of Halo Infinite, and it's safe to say it's been a bumpy ride since the game's fall 2021 launch. We had a super solid game on our hands on day one, before the community grew increasingly tired from a lack of updates - but eventually 343 turned things around and...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 1-5)
Including three Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 1-5! We're lacking major AAA releases next week, but there are still some interesting new titles on the way, including the popular Ark: Survival Ascended as part of Xbox Game Pass! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April 1-15):
