TodayFri, 22nd Jan 2021

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  News Dead By Daylight Announces Colourblind Options Following Developer Rant

  "These are not the circumstances we would have liked to announce this"

  Dead By Daylight has done nothing more than grow in popularity since its initial release, and with that, more players are joining every month to see what the fuss is about. With anything that grows in popularity, a wider range of players are diving in, some of which suffer with...

  • 1 hour ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  41

  Reaction Xbox Live Price Hike Feels Like A Huge Push Towards Game Pass

  It's a big increase for Xbox Live Gold

  Following today's announcement that Xbox Live Gold would be increasing in price for new subscriptions going forward, it's never felt more beneficial to be a member of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Each membership option for new members will be rising, bringing the monthly and yearly price closer to that of Xbox's...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  8

  News Capcom Reported To Be 'Partially Rebooting' Resident Evil 4 Remake

  Following disagreements over its direction

  News of a Resident Evil 4 Remake was reported last year by VideoGamesChronicle, but it now appears there has been a change following disagreements over the game's direction, which could push the game's release back to 2023. At the time of the original report, it was said that little known new studio M-Two...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Resident Evil 4
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  Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next 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):...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  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

  • 4 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Games With Gold
  • Polls
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  6

  News EA's Acquisition Of Codemasters Set To Be Sanctioned Next Month

  Codemasters directors vote in favour

  EA's bid to acquire Codemasters continues to progress, as the directors of the Dirt, Dirt Rally and F1 studio have agreed to vote in favour of the $1.2 billion offer, with the decision now officially binding (thanks VGC). That means if another company now comes in with a higher bid for Codemasters, the studio...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Codemasters
  • EA
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  4

  News Limbo Dev Playdead Is Working On A Third-Person Sci-Fi Adventure

  "Set in a remote corner of the universe”

  Playdead, the team behind the fantastic indie titles Limbo and Inside, has dropped a few new details about its upcoming game via various job listings on its official website. As reported by IGN, the listings state the team is working on “a 3rd-person science fiction adventure set in a remote corner of...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Limbo
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  News Microsoft Confirms Xbox Live Gold Is Getting A Price Increase

  "Periodically, we assess the value and pricing of our services"

  Update: Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Live Gold is indeed getting a price increase in select markets, and emails and messages will be sent out to those in applicable regions over the next month. This means going forward, Xbox Live Gold pricing in the US (and regional equivalents)...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Live Gold
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  20

  News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For February 2021

  Five games to be given away next month!

  Microsoft has officially announced all five (yes, five!) Xbox Games With Gold titles for February 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of February 2021's games below: Xbox Series X /...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Games With Gold
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  4

  News Minecraft Fans Really Want To See An Xbox Series X Version

  "Why isn’t upgrading this game a priority?"

  The Xbox Series X has been treated to quite a lot of Xbox One upgrades since its release this past November, but one of the major Xbox owned titles that hasn't been upgraded yet is Minecraft. There's been no word from Mojang Studios on an upgrade for the game (or Minecraft Dungeons) so far, and fans are...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Minecraft
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  2

  News Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood Shares A Look At Its Maniacal Combat

  Arriving in just a couple of weeks

  Nacon and developer Cyanide have shared a couple of new developer diaries of the upcoming Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood ahead of its impending release on February 4th. You can watch the first of these above, which provides a general overview of what you can look forward to in the game, from gameplay to...

  • 8 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Werewolf The Apocalypse Earthblood
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  News The Medium Has The Best Xbox Series X Controller Design So Far

  But no, you can't buy it

  We've seen a lot of custom controller designs for the Xbox Series X since its release this past November, but this new design based on the upcoming release of The Medium is surely the best yet. As revealed by Twitter user and Twitch partner Stallion83, the controller was provided to him as part of some promotional materials...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • The Medium
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  2

  News Nacon Acquires Big Ant Studios In €35 Million Deal

  The Australia based sports developer

  French publisher Nacon has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire sports developer Big Ant Studios for a maximum of €35 million, starting with an initial price of €15 million. The Australia based Big Ant Studios is best known for creating the likes of Cricket 19, Ashes Cricket and Don...

  • 10 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Big Ant Studios
  • Nacon
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  News The Division 2 Celebrates Resident Evil's 25th With 'Limited-Time' Outfits And More

  Starts 2nd February

  It's a huge year for Capcom - with the company celebrating 25 years of its survival horror series Resident Evil. As part of the celebrations, and to tie in with the announcement of Re:Verse, Ubisoft will be making iconic Resident Evil trilogy outfits, weapon skins, items "and more" available for a "limited-time" in

  • 16 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • The Division 2
  • Resident Evil

YesterdayThu, 21st Jan 2021

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  News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 21)

  We're going straight to the Wild Wild West

  It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, highlighted by the addition of Desperados III across console, PC and Android, as well as the excellent Control for PC. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Control (PC) From developer Remedy...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  18

  News GameStop Will Have The Xbox Series X In Stock Again Today

  But only in bundle form, and only online

  Update (Thu 21st Jan, 2021 21:30 GMT): GameStop finally put these bundles on sale earlier this afternoon, but it looks like the majority disappeared very quickly. Keep checking the site and you might get lucky! Original story (Thu 21st Jan, 2021 12:00 GMT): Here we go again! GameStop (US) has announced...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • GameStop
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  4

  News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Jan 21-24)

  "The hit RPG returns!"

  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? This week, we've got the recent RPG remaster Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Ubisoft shooter Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Free Play Days
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  5

  News Microsoft Is Making Changes To How It Flights New Xbox Features

  It'll mean fewer full sized system updates

  There's nothing worse than getting home from work and being hit with a hefty system update before you can commence gaming. Well, it appears Microsoft is looking to introduce a new way of flighting new features for Xbox users, without the need to complete a full system update every single time. Those part...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series S
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  5

  News Xbox Reveals The Reason Behind 'Awkward' Fall Guys Mix-Up

  "Sorry to get your hopes up"

  There was a lot confusion yesterday when Xbox Game Pass revealed on Instagram that Fall Guys would be coming to the service, which was later denied by Fall Guys publisher Devolver Digital. Now, the Xbox Game Pass Instagram account has provided an update, admitting that the "awkward" situation was the result of a mix-up...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Fall Guys
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  5

  News Resident Evil Re:Verse Is Bringing Multiplayer Cel-Shaded Action To Xbox

  The mash-up you never knew you wanted

  The cat is finally out of the bag for what the upcoming Resident Evil multiplayer mode will actually be, as Resident Evil Re:Verse has been fully revealed following the leak earlier today. A short but sweet teaser revealed it is in fact a PvP online multiplayer mode for up to 6 players, featuring characters...

  • 22 hours ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Resident Evil Re:Verse
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  Video Here's Five Minutes Of Gameplay From Resident Evil Village

  We can't wait to get hands-on with this one

  Resident Evil Village has received a release date of May 7th today as part of the Resident Evil Showcase, and alongside a new trailer, we've been treated to a few minutes (IGN says four, but we say five!) of first-look gameplay footage. You can check it out above, which showcases everything from its...

  • 22 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Resident Evil Village
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  News Resident Evil Village Arrives This May, Including For Xbox One

  It's not just a next-gen game anymore

  Capcom has announced today as part of the Resident Evil Showcase that Resident Evil Village will be available for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One on May 7th, 2021. You can check out the new trailer above. As part of the reveal, Capcom also shared some first look gameplay footage of the title, as well...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Resident Evil Village
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  26

  News Sorry, Resident Evil Village's Demo Is PlayStation Exclusive For Now

  We're getting one sometime this Spring

  Capcom announced today as part of the Resident Evil Showcase that Resident Evil Village would be getting a playable demo today on PS5, but unfortunately Xbox owners will have to wait a little longer. During the stream, it was revealed that all platforms would be getting a separate demo sometime this Spring...

  • 22 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Resident Evil Village
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  6

  Reminder There's Still Time To Get A '117 Day' Nameplate In The Halo: MCC

  You have until 23rd January

  The official Halo Twitter account has issued a reminder, noting how there's "still time" to log into the Halo: The Master Chief Collection between now and 23rd January and score an exclusive "117 Day" nameplate. "Have you grabbed your exclusive 117 Day Nameplate yet? There's still time - log into MCC between now and...

  • 2 days ago
  • Reminder
  • Halo
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
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  7

  News Valve's Gabe Newell Gives His Thoughts On The Cyberpunk 2077 Launch

  "People get mad because they care"

  We're all well aware of the controversy that embroiled Cyberpunk 2077 at launch - specifically related to its last-gen console versions - and now Valve boss Gabe Newell has given his thoughts on the fiasco. Speaking to TVNZ, Newell expressed his sympathy for the dev

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Gabe Newell
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  News Xbox Listing Suggests Immortals Fenyx Rising's First DLC Is Imminent

  You could be playing it as early as next week

  Immortals Fenyx Rising only released last month, but the first expansion could very well be on the horizon as an Xbox store listing has it slated for January 28th, as revealed by Twitter account ALumia_Italia. Titled A New God, the store listing delivers a small des

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox One
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising
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  News Cyberpunk 2077 Was Originally Going To Be A Third-Person Game

  It was changed to first-person in 2016

  The immersive world of Cyberpunk 2077 has been a grand topic of discussion for weeks now, but would anything be different if the game was in third-person? According to a journalist, that was CD Projekt Red's initial ambition. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier posted some details on the game's development and...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Cyberpunk 2077
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  News Former Xbox Exec Peter Moore Returns To Games Industry At Unity

  "Delighted to be reunited with so many industry friends"

  Peter Moore, the man who was the vice president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 era, has joined Unity as the SVP and GM of Sports & Live Entertainment. Announcing the news on Twitter, Moore said he was "delighted to be...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox
  • Peter Moore
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  News Resident Evil Village Store Listing Leaks Re:Verse Multiplayer Mode

  Ahead of Capcom's official showcase later today

  Last week we discovered Resident Evil is getting a mysterious beta for Xbox One, and it seems the pieces are finally coming together as a store listing shows Resident Evil Re:Verse comes bundled with the upcoming Village. A Humble Bundle store page has publ

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Resident Evil Village
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  4

  News Team17 Acquires Golf With Your Friends Rights For £12 Million

  With plans for a potential sequel in the works

  Team17 has announced (via GamesIndustry.biz) that it has acquired the rights and assets to casual multiplayer sports game Golf with your Friends, with the deal costing a whopping £12 million in total. The game was previously in early access for years on PC before eventually being published by Team17...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Golf With Your Friends
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  Video Watch The Resident Evil Showcase Livestream Here

  Featuring new RE8 footage and much more!

  Update: The stream has now ended, but you can watch the full replay above. Original story: Welcome to the Resident Evil Showcase! Today's stream will give us a glimpse at new Resident Evil Village footage including a new trailer and first-look gameplay, as well as "lots more Resident Evil news". The event...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Resident Evil Village
  • Resident Evil
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  News Live-Action Thriller 'I Saw Black Clouds' Spooks Xbox In Early 2021

  With supernatural elements and branching storylines

  Wales Interactive has today announced the latest in its line of live-action adventure games, this time in the form of psychological thriller I Saw Black Clouds, set to arrive on Xbox beginning Q1 2021. The game features supernatural elements and branching storylines, and how you connect with the...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • I Saw Black Clouds
  • Wales Interactive

Wednesday20th Jan 2021

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  Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In January 2021

  Which new games are coming to Game Pass?

  Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in January 2021? It can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this January. We're going to...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  Guide Every Bethesda Game Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass In 2021

  As part of the ZeniMax deal

  Back in September, Microsoft dropped the absolute bombshell on us that Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, would be acquired by Xbox Game Studios in early 2021 for a whopping $7.5 billion. As part of that deal, Microsoft announced plans to bring Bethesda's "iconic franchises" to Xbox Game Pass, and while some of...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  3

  News Halo 2's Breaking Benjamin Song Has Officially Gone Platinum

  It's sold one million digital units

  Remember that epic "Blow Me Away" song by Breaking Benjamin that featured in Halo 2's Gravemind level (an instrumental version) all the way back in 2004? It's now been certified Platinum, as reported by Loudwire. The tune was actually originally created for the Halo 2 soundtrack, but later was released as a...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Halo
  • Halo 2
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  News Hitman 3's Console Version Looks Best On Xbox Series X, Confirms Report

  It runs at native 4K on the machine

  The fantastic Hitman 3 finally released for Xbox and PlayStation platforms earlier today, and following a Digital Foundry report, it's been revealed that the game's console variant actually boasts the best visuals on Xbox Series X. This is due to the fact that the Xbox Series X renders the game at a native 4K...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • PS5
  • Hitman 3
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  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...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Games With Gold
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  3

  Random This Indiana Jones Xbox Series X Belongs In A Museum

  “You call this archaeology?”

  Another day, another beautiful Xbox Series X design. This time we've been treated to a lovely Indiana Jones mock-up by the superb XboxPope, riding off of last week's massive Lucasfilm Games announcement. The stunning decal showcases Indiana Jones' silhouette on both the console and controller, accompanied by brown...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Indiana Jones
  • Xbox Pope
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  News Devolver Digital Denies Fall Guys Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass

  Update: XGP Instagram gave "incorrect" info, says publisher

  Update (Wed 20th Jan, 2021 15:00 GMT): What is going on here?! Despite Microsoft confirming it on Instagram, publisher Devolver Digital has now outright denied that Fall Guys is coming to Xbox Game Pass in a couple of responses on Twitter. Original story (Wed 20th Jan, 2021 14:00...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Fall Guys
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  Review Hitman 3 - A Fitting End To A Magnificent Trilogy

  47th Heaven

  The final entry in IO Interactive's incredible World of Assassination trilogy, Hitman 3 sees everyone's favourite follicly challenged freak return for one more round of slick and addictive assassination action, and what a way to wind up Agent 47's story this is. From its glitzy, glamourous opening in a Dubai skyscraper, a fully-fledged...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Hitman 3
  • Reviews
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  News AMD Surprised By Demand For Next-Gen Consoles At Launch

  "We’re thrilled with how the launches went"

  Chipmaker AMD has played a very big role in the development of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and even the PlayStation 5, and now AMD CEO Lisa Su has provided some thoughts about the launches of all three consoles. Speaking as part of CES 2021 (transcribed by VentureBeat), Su noted that the company...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • AMD
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  News Let's Be Honest, The Xbox Microsoft Rewards App Needs Some Work

  It's pretty buggy in its current state

  Microsoft Rewards is undoubtedly an amazing program to utilise if you're an Xbox user, giving you the chance to earn tens of thousands of points for use on gift cards, sweepstakes and donations. However, the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox definitely isn't without a few glitches at the moment, and numerous fans...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Microsoft Rewards
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  Random Disposed Xbox Controller Named The Culprit In UK Waste Fire

  Remember to recycle small electrical devices and batteries

  While causing mayhem in games is a given, the real world calls for more caution, as the results of one waste lorry fire caused by a single Xbox controller have undoubtedly proven in Buckinghamshire, England. Buckingshamshire Council posted on Twitter the effects of one disposed Xbox...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Random
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  News Playground Fills Associate Chief Designer Role For New Fable Game

  More talent joins the team

  Although there's pretty much no information about the new Fable game by the Forza Horizon team Playground Games, it's still easily one of the most anticipated Xbox releases. Presumably, it'll be an expansive world, with plenty to do - that means, of course, it requires a lot of talent to help bring the next chapter to...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Fable
  • Playground Games
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  News Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition Arrives On Xbox This March

  Including two new expansions, items packs & more

  Two Point Hospital has been in Xbox Game Pass for almost a year, and now the game is set to release a massive bundle on March 5th, which includes two new DLC expansions. The re-release will see all of the original content being updated with two expansions which have previously only been seen on PC...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Two Point Hospital
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  News Hitman 3 Hit With Server Issues As Players Unable to Transfer Hitman 2 Progress

  Agent 47's latest outing may have to wait

  Update: Some players are now reporting success with their Hitman 2 transfer, although work continues to "get everything running smooth". You can follow progress updates at the IO Interactive Twitter account. Original story: IO Interactive has confirmed it is actively looking into getting the progression...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Hitman 3
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  News Nvidia Shield TV Adds Support For Xbox Series X Controllers

  Play games on your TV through Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service

  Got an Nvidia Shield TV? Well, it looks like you can be getting some extra mileage out of it as it now supports the use of the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S controllers. According to the recent firmware update, users are now able to quickly pair the controller with the TV...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Nvidia Shield
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  4

  News The Elder Scrolls Online Is Offering A Free Trial For Its Plus Membership

  A good reason to dive back in

  The Elder Scrolls Online is offering a free trial for its Plus membership option between now and January 26th. During players' time with the trial, a whole host of benefits will be available without the need of credit card information to sign up. To activate the trial, simply log in, head to the Crown Store and select...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • The Elder Scrolls Online