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  57

  News Xbox Cloud Gaming Has A New Competitor, Amazon Luna

  Enters Early Access starting today

  Xbox boss Phil Spencer has mentioned in the past that he sees Google and Amazon, rather than Nintendo and Sony has the main competitors for Xbox moving forward, so he'll likely have been keeping a close eye on the reveal of Amazon Luna today, which serves as a competitor to Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Project xCloud
  • Amazon Luna
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  5

  Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Mafia: Definitive Edition

  Is it an offer you can't refuse?

  The first reviews for tomorrow's release of Mafia: Definitive Edition have gone live, and they're generally looking pretty positive, with a handful of exceptions. We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: Destructoid (9/10) "All this time, the first...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Mafia Definitive Edition
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  9

  News Football Manager Finally Returns To Xbox This December

  Say goodbye to your social life

  13 long years since the franchise last appeared on Xbox, Sports Interactive has announced today that Football Manager 2021 is officially coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X this December. This version will be based on the Football Manager Touch experience - a streamlined version of the desktop...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Football Manager
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  37

  News DOOM Eternal Blasts Its Way To Xbox Game Pass In October

  Prepare to Raze Hell

  It's official! After being teased yesterday, Microsoft has confirmed that DOOM Eternal is coming to Xbox Game Pass for console (and seemingly Android) on October 1st, with PC to follow later in 2020. The Bethesda shooter only launched for Xbox One back in March of this year, and at the time we called it "one of the most...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Doom Eternal
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  36

  News Microsoft Explains Why The Xbox Series Expansion Card Is So Expensive

  Delivers "unprecedented speed and performance"

  The official Seagate 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is now available to pre-order for £219.99 / $219.99 at the Microsoft Store, which ultimately puts it out of the price range of many consumers. Fortunately, you don't need it (more about that in a minute), but over on Xbox...

  • 8 hours ago
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  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
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  News Xbox Series X 1TB Storage Expansion Card Priced At £220 / $220

  Update: UK & Europe prices confirmed

  Update: Microsoft has confirmed that the Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card is priced at £219.99 in the UK and €249.99 in Europe. It's now available to pre-order from the

  • 8 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
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  6

  News Manage Your Child's Xbox Account With This Brand-New Mobile App

  Set limits, monitor friend requests and more

  Listen up, parents! Microsoft has unveiled a brand-new Xbox Family Settings app for mobile, allowing you to manage your child's Xbox account and "balance gaming with other responsibilities like school and time with friends." The app, which has been in preview form for the past few months, includes the...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Family Settings
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  7

  News R-Type Final 2 Heads To Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S In Early 2021

  With Smart Delivery support

  Anyone fancy a bit of R-Type on Xbox? Go on, then. Granzella Inc has revealed that it's bringing side scrolling shooter R-Type Final 2 to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X in Spring 2021, and it will offer a free next-gen upgrade via Smart Delivery. The game is part of a cult arcade franchise that began life all...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • R-Type Final 2
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  News Samurai Shodown Brings The Fight To Xbox Series X|S At Launch

  Optimised for the next generation

  SNK has revealed as part of today's Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase that arcade fighter Samurai Shodown (also known as Samurai Spirits in Japan) is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch. The game will be available from November 10th, but few other details have been provided so far, aside from that it...

  • 10 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Samurai Shodown
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  8

  News NieR Replicant Officially Releases Next April For Xbox One

  No sign of a next-gen version yet

  Update: You can get a first look at gameplay for NieR Replicant above. Original story: Square Enix has confirmed today as part of the Tokyo Game Show 2020 that NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is officially coming to Xbox One on April 23rd, 2021 in North America and Europe. The game is a remastered version of...

  • 10 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • NieR Replicant
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  News Xbox Throws Shade At PS5 Following Spider-Man Upgrade Debacle

  Highlighting the benefits of Smart Delivery

  We don't know if you've been keeping up with the news in PlayStation world recently, but one of the big talking points over the past 24 hours has been the confusion surrounding Marvel's Spider-Man's upgrade path from PS4 to PS5, and the confirmation that owners of the standard version won't be getting a...

  • 11 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • PS5
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  Video Watch The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2020 Showcase

  But keep in mind it's all in Japanese

  Update: The show has now finished, but you can watch the full recap below! Original story: Welcome to the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase 2020! Microsoft is kicking off the multi-day event today with a 50 minute showcase, but be aware that the broadcast will be entirely in Japanese! As for what to expect, the...

  • 12 hours ago
  • Live Chat
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Tokyo Game Show
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  0

  News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Sep 24-27)

  Including Ubisoft's The Division 2

  It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? The first is strategic 2017 simulation game Bomber Crew, Ubisoft's popular shooter RPG Tom Clancy's The...

  • 12 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Free Play Days
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  News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 24)

  Play them on Xbox One, Android and/or PC

  It's that time again! We've got three brand-new additions to Xbox Game Pass to share today, all of which are now playable on the service for Xbox One, Cloud Gaming on Android, and/or PC. You can get a 20% Game Pass exclusive discount on these titles if you want to purchase them permanently, and Warhammer:...

  • 13 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  15

  News Microsoft Drops The Price Of Xbox Series S In Japan

  Just in time for the Tokyo Game Show

  The Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase takes place later today at 8AM ET / 1PM BST, and ahead of the event, Microsoft has surprisingly revised the price of the Xbox Series S in the region. On its official website, the company confirmed that the price had been reduced from 32,980 yen (excluding tax) to 29,980 yen...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
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  18

  News Bethesda's Games Will Be 'Better' Under Microsoft, Says Todd Howard

  Quality assurance

  It's been a massive week for Xbox - with Microsoft announcing its acquisition of ZeniMax Media (the parent company of Bethesda) for a whopping $7.5 billion. While we've already got some insight, in an interview with Major Nelson alongside Phil Spencer and Pete Hines, Todd Howard - director and executive producer at Bethesda -...

  • 18 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Bethesda
  • Microsoft
  • Todd Howard
  • Pete Hines

Wednesday23rd Sep 2020

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  News It Looks Like DOOM Eternal Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon

  Update: Microsoft teases Bethesda addition

  Update: Various Twitter users seem to have figured this out! If you adjust the brightness in the image below, you'll see a hidden message with the words, "The Slayer is coming", suggesting the addition is Bethesda's DOOM Eternal. Original story: Oh Melissa McGamepass, you tease. Yes, the official Xbox...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  59

  Random The Internet Thinks Microsoft Is Buying Sega Now

  Update: No acquisition news at the Tokyo Game Show, confirms MS

  Update: Microsoft has confirmed it has no plans to announce any acquisitions at this week's Tokyo Game Show. Original story: It doesn't take much to ignite a rumour nowadays and after Microsoft acquired the parent company of Bethesda earlier this week, some people on the

  • 2 days ago
  • Random
  • Sega
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox
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  7

  News Best Buy Unveils Special Halo Infinite Bundle With Master Chief Statue

  Update: Pre-orders are live

  Update (Wed 23rd Sep, 2020 09:00 BST): If you're interested in picking this up, pre-orders are now available! Halo Infinite with Master Chief PVC Statue & SteelBook Case (Best Buy) Original story (Mon 21st Sep, 2020 11:45 BST): American retailer

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Halo Infinite
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  34

  News Some Journalists Already Have Their Hands On The Real Xbox Series X

  We'll be learning a lot more about it soon

  We saw a couple of weeks ago that some influencers had been sent non-working, prototype versions of the Xbox Series X, but this time, a select few journalists have actually got their hands on the real deal. The likes of IGN and Digital Foundry have received the Xbox Series X, which is actually a "not quite...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
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  35

  News Xbox Series Pre-Orders Boast 'Record-Breaking Demand', More Stock To Arrive At Launch

  "Incredible to see all the excitement"

  Have you recovered from yesterday yet?! We hope you were able to secure yourself an Xbox Series X and/or an Xbox Series S if you wanted one, but if not, don't worry - Microsoft is aiming to have more stock available at launch. Taking to Twitter, the official Xbox account put out a statement thanking fans for...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
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  Talking Point What October 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?

  Give us your wishlist

  It's almost time again for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of September has seen Tom Clancy's The Division, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, de Blob 2, and Armed and Dangerous all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it yet,...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
  • Xbox One
  • Games With Gold
  • Talking Point
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  54

  News Xbox Will Continue To Consider Buying New Studios, Says Microsoft

  But only where it makes sense

  We were hit with the landmark news that Microsoft had acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks back on Monday, and now Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has confirmed the company isn't necessarily done. Speaking to CNET about the $7.5 billion acquisition, Nadella explained that its gaming division will...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Bethesda
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  25

  News Xbox One X Sales Spike On Amazon As Series X Pre-Orders Go Live

  Case of mistaken identity, or something else?

  Did a bunch of people accidentally pre-order the Xbox One X instead of the Xbox Series X yesterday? That's what Amazon's sales rank for the current-gen Xbox One X appears to have been suggesting. At one point yesterday, that sales rank was up 747% over the previous day, hinting that various prospective...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One X
  • Xbox Series X
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  Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)

  Including some real Xbox 360 classics

  This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just under 10 backwards compatible titles from the Xbox 360, all of them featured as part of the ongoing Rockstar and Capcom Publisher Sales. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
  • Xbox One
  • Features
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  12

  News Don't Expect Any Xbox Acquisition News At The Tokyo Game Show

  And no fresh next-gen news either

  In case you'd forgotten, Xbox is kicking off the the Tokyo Games Show tomorrow, September 24th with a 50 minute showcase, but Microsoft has warned fans not to expect any acquisition news to come out of the event. This follows a fresh bout of admittedly shaky speculation over the past 24 hours that the company might...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Tokyo Game Show
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  News Xbox Series X|S Are Designed To 'Blend In With The Environment'

  Built to fit into your modern life

  Microsoft has provided more insight into the aesthetic of the Xbox Series X|S, explaining that the overall goal is for the two consoles to "seamlessly fit in to the modern lives and living rooms of Xbox fans around the world." The company says the Xbox Series X|S were "designed to fit in anyone’s home; they are...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
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  News No Man's Sky's Huge Origins Update Dramatically Expands Its Universe

  Play it with Xbox Game Pass

  Hello Games has unveiled its big No Man's Sky annual update for 2020 in the form of No Man's Sky: Origins, which brings a stranger, richer and more varied universe to the game than ever before. The list of changes is frankly huge (you can check out the full patch notes on the official website), with highlights being the...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • No Mans Sky
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  News Maneater Swims Onto Xbox Series X|S At Launch With Free Upgrade

  Including ray tracing and 4K, 60fps

  We'll take a bite out of this one! Tripwire Interactive, Deep Silver and Blindside Interactive have confirmed that "ShaRkPG" Maneater is coming to Xbox Series X|S as a free next-gen upgrade on November 10th. (thanks Gematsu). The Xbox Series X version will reportedly support ray tracing, native 4K HDR support at...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Maneater
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  News Rocket League Goes Free-To-Play, Season One Now Live On Xbox

  Featuring new tournaments and challenges

  If you've been eagerly awaiting your chance to play Rocket League, the time has arrived! The "soccar" sports game is now free-to-play on Xbox One, although keep in mind you'll still need Xbox Live Gold to play online. Its first free-to-play season brings a whole wave of changes to the game, including...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Rocket League

Tuesday22nd Sep 2020

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  Guide How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2020

  September 22nd Quests now live

  Have you checked out the Xbox Game Pass Quests program yet? If not, why not?! For Xbox Game Pass members, they're a great way of earning extra money while trying out some different games. In this article, you'll find everything you need to know about Xbox Game Pass Quests, and most importantly, various tips and tricks...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Xbox Game Pass Quests
  • Microsoft Rewards
  • Guides
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  News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 22)

  But actually, it's more like four

  It's been a very busy day in the world of Xbox, and we hope you were able to secure your Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X pre-orders! Now, you can kick back with some scorching new Xbox Game Pass additions. The first of these is Destiny 2 - specifically, the Forsaken and Shadowkeep expansions for the game, both...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Destiny 2
  • Halo
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  56

  Guide Is Your TV Ready For Next-Gen Gaming With Xbox Series X?

  And will it support 4K, 120FPS?

  Hopefully by now you've been able to lock in your Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S pre-order (if you wanted one), and you're eagerly awaiting the chance to get your hands on your new purchase later this year. But what about your TV? Both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are powerful machines, and if you've got...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Guides
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  43

  News Yep, Scalpers Are Already Listing Xbox Series X On eBay

  After securing their pre-order...

  Australia was one of the first countries in the world to open pre-orders for the new Xbox Series X|S and as you might have heard, it sold out within "record" time. There were some technical issues as well. The website of EB Games (owned by GameStop) was overloaded and various other local retailers filled pre-orders...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  Talking Point Have You Been Able To Pre-Order An Xbox Series X|S?

  Which have you gone for?

  The time has arrived! Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S pre-orders have officially begun in various locations around the world, and as expected the demand has been huge. Websites have crashed and stock has sold out in ultra-quick time for some retailers, so have you been successful in pre-ordering a console? Here are some of...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Talking Point
  • Features
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  News Xbox Series X Official Packaging Invites You To 'Power Your Dreams'

  Looking good, Chief

  The Xbox Series X officially went on sale around the world earlier today, and if you were lucky enough to snap one up, all you need to do now is wait in anticipation for that big release day on November 10th. We've already highlighted what you'll first see when the packaging arrives at your door (and you can also view a more...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
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  News Xbox Series X Has Sold Out In Australia

  Pre-order limit reached within minutes

  Pre-orders for the next-generation Xbox opened in Australia earlier today and both units reportedly sold out within "record" time. EB Games (owned by GameStop) was the hardest hit - with the retailer's website seizing up as soon as pre-orders went live at 8 am. It resulted in a lot of disgruntled customers who...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  Guide Xbox Series X & S Pre-Orders: Where To Buy The New Consoles

  The next generation of Xbox has arrived

  Here we go then! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially started going on sale in various locations across the globe (check out a full list of start times in our recent guide), and you won't want to wait around too long - we're expecting these systems to sell out pretty quickly! Below, you'll find...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Guides
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  News PS5 Horror Quantum Error Now Slated For Xbox Series X, But Series S Version Not Confirmed

  "It will depend on how development goes"

  After various teases earlier this year, TeamKill Media has confirmed that its PS5 first-person shooter Quantum Error is now also coming to Xbox Series X, with the intent to release both versions at the same time. Responding to fans on YouTube, the developer explained that it had "always been open to more...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Quantum Error
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  News Fast-Paced FPS Bright Memory Joins The Xbox Series Launch Lineup

  And Bright Memory: Infinite arrives next year

  OK, stick with us here. Remember that game Bright Memory: Infinite that was revealed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S back in May? It now has a release window of 2021 for the next-gen systems, but the original 2019 version of the game (just called "Bright Memory") is now a launch title for Xbox Series...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Bright Memory
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  Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)

  Including a Rockstar Publisher Sale

  It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's actually another fairly small selection this week compared to what we've been used to over the past few months, but there are some huge deals amongst the batch including a whole range of discounts on some critically-acclaimed Rockstar and Capcom titles. We've...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
  • Xbox One
  • Deals With Gold
  • Features
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  News The Xbox Upload Studio App Is Being Replaced Later This Year

  It had a good seven-year run

  Pour one out for the Upload Studio! The clip-creating app, which was heavily promoted back at the launch of the Xbox One in 2013, is officially being replaced for good later this year. In a message sent to Xbox users, Microsoft explained that the share experience available via the new Xbox app for mobile will replace...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Upload Studio