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  • Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2026

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    News Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2026

    Here's what's leaving soon

    Microsoft has revealed the next five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late August 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app. There's a couple of really good ones departing this month, such as Another Crab's Treasure and the phenomenal Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. If you've not...

    • Xbox
    • Microsoft
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • August 2026
    • Leaving Soon

YesterdayMon, 17th Aug 2026

  • Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Latest Update

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    News Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Latest Update

    Update: Out now on Xbox!

    We've got a new update coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved at some point over the next few days, and the folks over at Halo Studios have already revealed the five main highlights that will be featured as part of it. This has been detailed on social media, including the ability to turn off both Chromatic Aberration and Film...

    • Xbox
    • Halo: Campaign Evolved
    • Updates
    • Patches
    • Xbox Series X
  • Samson Developer Confirms September Release Window For Xbox Series X|S

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    News Samson Developer Confirms September Release Window For Xbox Series X|S

    Console version is coming!

    Do you remember a game called Samson? Prior to its "Mixed" reception at launch, the game had huge potential. Its blend of Driver and Max Mad gameplay inspired a serious amount of hype building up to what ultimately became a massive flop. Samson's PC launch was rough, to say the least, but that didn't deter the developer,...

    • Samson
    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Kingdom Hearts IV Joins Xbox Play Anywhere, Along With Multiple Other Surprises

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    News Kingdom Hearts IV Joins Xbox Play Anywhere, Along With Multiple Other Surprises

    It just keeps getting better!

    You may have seen over the weekend that Kingdom Hearts IV was treated to a new trailer and late 2027 release window as part of Disney's D23 Event, and the even better news is that it's confirmed as an Xbox Play Anywhere title! That means you'll be able to play Kingdom Hearts IV on both your Xbox Series X|S console as...

    • Xbox
    • Kingdom Hearts IV
    • Xbox Play Anywhere
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2

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    Roundup The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2

    A significant improvement over the original?

    One of the big releases of this week on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is Mortal Shell 2, and for those who are willing to pay for the more expensive "Devout Edition", they can actually start playing the game right now with early access ahead of the full launch on Thursday, August 20th. That also means...

    • Xbox
    • Mortal Shell 2
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Round Up
  • These 10 Games Are Putting Disney In The Spotlight For Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests

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    News These 10 Games Are Putting Disney In The Spotlight For Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests

    "The data shows just how much demand exists"

    We've talked in recent months about the Xbox Game Preservation website and how it does a fantastic job at tracking the most-requested Xbox backwards compatibility titles, and it's now made a point of highlighting Disney in particular. A new report on the website says that, according to the votes it's...

    • Xbox
    • Disney
    • Backwards Compatibility
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Call Of Duty: MW4 Open Beta Dates, Start Times & All Included Content

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    Guide Call Of Duty: MW4 Open Beta Dates, Start Times & All Included Content

    Starting this week in early access!

    It's almost time for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (MW4) Open Beta! With the full game set to release this October, the beta will provide your first chance to check out not only the multiplayer, but even a sample of the campaign as well. So, here's a look at everything you need to know about the Modern...

    • Xbox
    • Guides
    • Call Of Duty
    • Modern Warfare 4
    • MW4
  • Xbox Series S Compared To Nintendo Switch 2 In Oblivion Remastered Analysis

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    News Xbox Series S Compared To Nintendo Switch 2 In Oblivion Remastered Analysis

    An impressive feat, but not without its downsides

    Xbox first-party title The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has finally made its way on the Nintendo Switch 2, and we've been very curious to see how it would fare on the system compared to the Xbox Series S. Good news - the folks over at

    • Xbox
    • Oblivion Remastered
    • Digital Foundry
    • Analysis
    • Xbox Series S
  • Future Knight Is Out Now On Xbox, And It's Inspired By 'Classic Electronic Handheld Games'

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    News Future Knight Is Out Now On Xbox, And It's Inspired By 'Classic Electronic Handheld Games'

    "Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic!"

    One of the new releases that we overlooked for our indie highlights in August 2026 feature earlier this month is something called Future Knight, which has recently released on Xbox and boasts a really cool LCD visual aesthetic! The game is a 2D shoot 'em up in which you play as a robot attempting to save...

    • Xbox
    • Future Knight
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Has 'Explored' Using Activision For Future Halo Games, Suggests Rumour

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    News Xbox Has 'Explored' Using Activision For Future Halo Games, Suggests Rumour

    Halo Contractors Involved

    It's been a few weeks since Halo: Campaign Evolved launched to a generally positive, but somewhat mixed reception - mostly attributed to its troubled development and lack of multiplayer. Now, the rumour mill has spun up claims that Microsoft is exploring plans to outsource parts of Halo's future development to Activision...

    • Xbox
    • Rumours
    • Halo
    • Activision
    • Microsoft

Sunday16th Aug 2026

  • 20+ Under The Radar Xbox Series X|S Games Still To Come In 2026

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    Feature 20+ Under The Radar Xbox Series X|S Games Still To Come In 2026

    Five months of awesome games to keep an eye on!

    Every year there are hundreds upon thousands of new games to get stuck into, so when heavy hitters like Gears of War: E-Day and GTA VI are on the horizon, it's easy to overlook some of the really cool smaller titles coming to Xbox in 2026. We've done something similar before, highlighting 30 of the...

    • Features
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • 2026
  • All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (August 16th 2026)

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    Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (August 16th 2026)

    Time Extension KONKR Pocket Advance! Zelda mods! CeX Retro Store!

    Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. Donkey Kong Land For The Game Boy Has Just Got An SNES-Style Fan Remake, Inspired By Donkey Kong Country: Donkey Kong Land Remake...

    • Retro Recap
    • Features
  • Xbox Trading Cards Shown Off In Official Video, And People Want To Buy Them

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    Random Xbox Trading Cards Shown Off In Official Video, And People Want To Buy Them

    Don't get your hopes up though

    There's obviously a massive craze going on with trading cards these days, but we've never seen Xbox trying to get in on it - although a new video has certainly got the attention of certain Xbox fans. It's a video that's been shared around Xbox accounts on various social media platforms, and shows someone opening up a...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Trading Cards
    • Random
  • 15+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Mid-August 2026 Sales

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    Feature 15+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Mid-August 2026 Sales

    Our top picks from the latest range of reductions

    It was just over a week ago that we brought you our top picks from the first batch of early August 2026 sales on the Xbox Store, but we've had a lot of new additions since then, so it's time to round up the mid-August sales as well! Specifically, we've noticed three new promotions going live on Xbox...

    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Deals
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S

Saturday15th Aug 2026

  • Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 So Far

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    News Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 So Far

    Looking forward at what's to come

    We've made a habit of casting our gaze ahead and sharing with you an early look at what's in store for September 2026's Xbox Game Pass lineup. So far, we know of four games scheduled to arrive in a few weeks' time. We've got dates for two pretty beefy additions in Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Dune: Awakening, and it...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • September 2026
    • Microsoft
  • These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 17-21)

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    Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 17-21)

    Including two big single-player releases!

    Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 17-21! We've got two particularly big single-player releases over the next few days in The Sinking City 2 and Mortal Shell 2, while other highlights include Backyard Baseball, an expansion for STALKER 2, and hopefully more Xbox Game Pass titles to be announced...

    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Weekly Roundup
    • Xbox One
    • Xbox Series X
  • What's Your Verdict On The Gears Of War: E-Day Beta?

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    Poll What's Your Verdict On The Gears Of War: E-Day Beta?

    Have you been taking part in weekend two?

    It's almost time for the Gears of War: E-Day Beta to come to an end! The second weekend of the beta kicked off on Thursday and disappears on August 17th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, so we thought we'd use this opportunity to get your final thoughts on what you've been able to play so far. Of course, the...

    • Xbox
    • Gears of War: E-Day
    • Polls
    • Features
  • What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15-16)

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    Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15-16)

    Gears again? Mafia? Or Madden NFL 27?

    The weekend is upon us, people! You know the drill, it's time to pick up your favourite Xbox controller and get cracking with your gamin' masterplan. There's a few games out and about this week, such as Madden NFL 27 if you're all about that yardage. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is in the mix too, alongside indie...

    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • What Are You Playing

Friday14th Aug 2026

  • Four New Indie Games Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox Right Now

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    News Four New Indie Games Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox Right Now

    They're all amongst the top 50 paid games on the Microsoft Store

    It looks like Xbox has been updating the "Top Paid" section of the Microsoft Store over the past few hours, and it highlights that four unlikely indie games in particular have all made their way into the top 50 list for "paid" downloads. The one that's doing extremely well is...

    • Xbox
    • Indie Games
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Adds Gorgeous New Dynamic Background Ahead Of August 20th Release

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    News Xbox Adds Gorgeous New Dynamic Background Ahead Of August 20th Release

    It gets prettier the more you look at it

    Microsoft's library of dynamic backgrounds on Xbox Series X|S continues to grow this week, with this gorgeous new addition from GSC Game World. The reason is likely to get folks pumped for the upcoming release of Stalker 2's first major DLC expansion, Cost of Hope, launching on Xbox on August 20, 2026. Have...

    • Xbox
    • Microsoft
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Dynamic Backgrounds
  • Here's What The Mafia: Definitive Edition Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

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    News Here's What The Mafia: Definitive Edition Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

    A first look at the long-awaited upgrade

    Today's the day for the free Mafia: Definitive Edition upgrade (for digital owners of the game) on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and I've personally been eagerly awaiting its arrival for the past 24 hours. If you haven't managed to locate it yet, you'll want to look for something called "Mafia: Definitive...

    • Xbox
    • Mafia: Definitive Edition
    • Upgrade
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Cancelled First-Party Xbox Title Shows Up In A Random Fishing Game

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    News Cancelled First-Party Xbox Title Shows Up In A Random Fishing Game

    Talk about hidden Contraband

    It's been just over a year since Microsoft scrapped its Xbox exclusive Contraband, teased as an open-world co-op smuggling experience from Avalanche Studios. Until now, all we'd seen was its teaser trailer and a handful of leaked screenshots showing early UI. Now, in one of the most random leaks we've come across, it...

    • Xbox
    • Contraband
    • Call Of The Wild: The Angler
    • Avalanche Studios
    • Microsoft
  • 1986 Amiga Classic Gets Rebuilt With Two New Game Modes For Xbox Series X|S

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    News 1986 Amiga Classic Gets Rebuilt With Two New Game Modes For Xbox Series X|S

    It's called Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

    We've had a whole bunch of really interesting indie releases on Xbox this week including Wild Blue Skies and Duskfade, and another one is a remake of a 1986 Amiga classic that's just launched on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The game we're referring to here

    • Xbox
    • Amiga
    • Defender Of The Crown: The Legend Returns
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Amid Rising Console Prices, What Would You Do If Your Xbox Broke Tomorrow?

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    Talking Point Amid Rising Console Prices, What Would You Do If Your Xbox Broke Tomorrow?

    Buy another one? Wait for Helix? Go back to an older model?

    The industry is in a bit of a mess at the moment when it comes to console prices. We've already heard a lot about about the component crisis that's causing console price tags to continually rise across the board, and it was back in June that Xbox specifically announced a significant...

    • Xbox
    • Talking Point
    • Features
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

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    News Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

    Take a look at how the Xbox versions measure up

    Hardcore FPS Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launched yesterday to some generally favourable review scores, and so we thought to share footage from both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of the game. As has become fairly custom for these comparison features, we've turned to Fuzion Xbox Testing on...

    • Xbox
    • Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Comparison

Thursday13th Aug 2026

  • Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Receives Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store

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    News Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Receives Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store

    It's been slashed by 35.73% here in the UK

    It's not very often that we see permanent price drops for major AAA games on the Xbox Store, especially when they've only been out for a year, but that's exactly what's happened with Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. For whatever reason, Konami has decided to slash the price of Snake Eater from £69.99 /...

    • Xbox
    • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
    • MGS3
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Gears Of War: E-Day Dev Announces 10 Improvements For Beta Weekend 2

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    News Gears Of War: E-Day Dev Announces 10 Improvements For Beta Weekend 2

    Lancer buff, Versus Aim Assist, stability fixes, and more

    Gears of War: E-Day's Multiplayer Beta is entering its second weekend today, following a massive turnout during the first Beta, despite access being limited to those who pre-ordered the game or subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The Coalition recently posted on the official

    • Xbox
    • Gears of War: E-Day
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • Betas
    • Updates
  • Mafia: Definitive Edition Is Getting A Free 60FPS Xbox Upgrade This Friday

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    News Mafia: Definitive Edition Is Getting A Free 60FPS Xbox Upgrade This Friday

    Update: Now official, but physical upgrades don't count on Xbox

    When it comes to games that we always wish had received a 60FPS upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Mafia: Definitive Edition is towards the top of the list, and now it finally might be getting one in the near future. Various fans have spotted today that the ESRB has rated the...

    • Xbox
    • Mafia: Definitive Edition
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Upgrade
  • Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 13)

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    News Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 13)

    "Have you seen the dog bowl?" "I didn't think he could!" 🥁

    We're back with another Xbox Game Pass update for you all, this time to spotlight the three new additions available today across various tiers of the service. First up to the crease is Cricket 26, bringing its swinging-wicket-cricket gameplay to every tier bar Essential. Howsat? Want...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • Cricket 26
    • Mio: Memories In Orbit
    • Sandustry
  • This Kingdom Hearts-Inspired Platformer Is Out Now On Xbox, And Reviews Are Looking Great

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    News This Kingdom Hearts-Inspired Platformer Is Out Now On Xbox, And Reviews Are Looking Great

    "A love letter to the action platformers of the '90s and early '00s"

    In a recent indie game feature, we highlighted a bunch of August titles we fully expected to fly under your radar, one of which was called Duskfade. It's an action platformer that harkens back to the early 2000s, drawing comparisons to PS2-era classics like Kingdom Hearts and Jak...

    • Xbox
    • Duskfade
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Review Roundup
  • Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Star Fox 64 Successor 'Wild Blue Skies'

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    News Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Star Fox 64 Successor 'Wild Blue Skies'

    A real mixed bag

    We've been keeping a close eye on the Star Fox 64 spiritual successor Wild Blue Skies for quite some time now, and the game has literally just released for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at a price of £13.99 / $14.99. So, is it worth it? That's very hard to say at the moment, as the reviews have been all over the place. Some...

    • Xbox
    • Wild Blue Skies
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • All The Xbox Reveals From The Kinetic Publishing Showcase 2026

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    Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From The Kinetic Publishing Showcase 2026

    Including the follow-up to Her Story and Immortality

    Last night treated us to the first ever Kinetic Publishing Showcase, and all five games in the broadcast were actually confirmed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as part of it, along with Xbox Play Anywhere support for all of them. The highlight here was PRECOGNITION, which is the follow-up to...

    • Xbox
    • Kinetic Publishing Showcase
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 13-17)

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    News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 13-17)

    Your latest batch of FPD weekend freebies!

    Well, whaddaya' know, it's Thursday again! That means it's time for your next batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, and this week's offering is sadly a little underwhelming. The headliner here is of course, the Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Beta which is set to go live in just a few hours' time. We've...

    • Xbox
    • Free Play Days
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • Microsoft
    • Xbox Series X

Wednesday12th Aug 2026

  • Xbox Adds Six New Features In August 12th Update, Now Available To Download

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    News Xbox Adds Six New Features In August 12th Update, Now Available To Download

    Grab it manually or wait for the automatic install

    The latest public update for Xbox consoles has officially begun rolling out this evening (August 12th), with the update now available to download manually via the Settings menu - it'll also be installed automatically in the very near future. As per the update notes on the Xbox website, there are...

    • Xbox
    • Console
    • Updates
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Unveils Two New Official Controllers For Gears Of War E-Day

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    News Xbox Unveils Two New Official Controllers For Gears Of War E-Day

    "Inspired by the horror and brutality unleashed on Emergence Day"

    Xbox has announced today that we're getting two limited edition Xbox Wireless Controllers based on the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day, with both being designs for the standard controller and one being exclusive to Xbox Design Lab. Pre-orders will start today for the main Gears of War:...

    • Xbox
    • Controllers
    • Gears of War: E-Day
  • Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 12)

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    News Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 12)

    Including a surprise drop!

    It's a brand new day, the sun is shining (please don't look directly into it), and we've got another Xbox Game Pass update for you! We were only supposed to get one new addition today, but there's actually two thanks to a surprise drop! Premium members will have access to both of games on offer today, now that Ball x Pit...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • Ball x Pit
    • Wolfenstein 3D
  • Giant Rat Leads Protests Against Xbox Layoffs Outside Bethesda HQ

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    News Giant Rat Leads Protests Against Xbox Layoffs Outside Bethesda HQ

    The Elder Scrolls VI looks "incredible", but what about that rat?

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma visited Bethesda's Rockville, Maryland HQ on Tuesday to check out a 'live playthrough' of The Elder Scrolls 6, but what really caught everyone's attention was 'Scabby', a giant inflatable rat. Last month, Microsoft cut 1,600 jobs across its Xbox division, with a...

    • Xbox
    • Bethesda
    • The Elder Scrolls 6
    • Layoffs
  • The First Reviews Have Arrived For Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

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    Roundup The First Reviews Have Arrived For Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

    Scoring good's good enough

    Saddle up, new meat! R-E-V-I-E-W-S are in for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and it's looking fairly positive! If this is your first time hearing about the game, let me get you up to speed. Vietnam is the second Hell Let Loose title, a series known for its brutal and unforgiving FPS combat. If you're yet to try the 50v50...

    • Xbox
    • Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Review Roundup
  • Xbox Boss Reveals Brief Thoughts On Elder Scrolls 6 After Seeing A 'Live Playthrough'

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    News Xbox Boss Reveals Brief Thoughts On Elder Scrolls 6 After Seeing A 'Live Playthrough'

    And racks up millions of views in the process

    Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been racking up a ton of attention on social media this evening after sharing that she was recently able to get a behind-closed-doors look at The Elder Scrolls 6. Sharma took to the X (aka Twitter) platform a few hours ago to enthuse that "the scale and grandeur are incredible"...

    • Xbox
    • Asha Sharma
    • Elder Scrolls 6
  • Bethesda Hints At Plans To Improve Xbox Version Of Oblivion Remastered

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    News Bethesda Hints At Plans To Improve Xbox Version Of Oblivion Remastered

    That will hopefully bring Switch 2 optimisations to Xbox

    An optimised version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and despite suffering performance issues for over a year now, Xbox users were disappointed by the lack of an Xbox Series X|S update. Just a few months back, Digital Foundry highlighted...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Bethesda
    • The Elder Scrolls
  • No More Room In Hell 2 Is Out Now, Bringing Its 'Intense' Co-Op Survival FPS To Xbox

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    News No More Room In Hell 2 Is Out Now, Bringing Its 'Intense' Co-Op Survival FPS To Xbox

    Zombies + Friends + Proximity Voice Chat = Fun

    One of the games featured in our weekly "coming to Xbox" article was No More Room In Hell 2, an "intense 8-player zombie shooter" that recently left Early Access and launched on Xbox Series X|S consoles with its version 1.0 release. The FPS will have you and your squad deploy across several mission...

    • Xbox
    • No More Room In Hell 2
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Here's What Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

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    News Here's What Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

    The new Legacy Edition of the 2011 Xbox 360 original

    Last night, we were treated to the surprise shadow drop of Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other modern platforms) courtesy of Aspyr, and we've now also got some first footage of how it's running on both of these consoles. Aspyr...

    • Xbox
    • Lord of the Rings: War In The North Legacy Edition
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Fan Somehow Manages To Buy A Prototype Of The Elite Series 3 Controller

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    News Xbox Fan Somehow Manages To Buy A Prototype Of The Elite Series 3 Controller

    After it first leaked earlier this year

    We were shocked back in May when the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller appeared to have leaked out of nowhere via a Brazilian regulator, and the same thing has happened once again this week - although this time via an Xbox fan. This comes from a since-deleted Reddit post, although the evidence has been floating...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Elite Series 3
    • Controllers

Tuesday11th Aug 2026

  • Eight Xbox Games Are Getting Delisted In August & September 2026 So Far

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    News Eight Xbox Games Are Getting Delisted In August & September 2026 So Far

    Here's what's on the chopping block

    It's been a while since we last highlighted a list of delisted games on Xbox, and that's obviously a good thing - it means there haven't been many notable ones in recent weeks, although that's kind of about to change in the near future. August is actually very quiet for upcoming delisted games on Xbox right now,...

    • Xbox
    • Delisting
    • Microsoft
    • Xbox One
    • Xbox Series X
  • Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 11)

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    News Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 11)

    Here's a look at what's joining Game Pass today!

    We've got another Xbox Game Pass update for you, with three games joining the service today across various tiers. August is looking rather Premium heavy, with all three of today's games releasing in, or shuffling into the mid-tier option. If you think August is coming up a smidge short, I suppose...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • Microsoft
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Star Wars Zero Company

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    Roundup Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Star Wars Zero Company

    "Something every Star Wars and turn-based afficionado should put on their wishlist"

    The early word for Star Wars Zero Company is in, with several outlets saying pretty much the same thing: that it's brilliant. Previews are coming in thick and fast for the upcoming turn-based tactics game with a Star Wars twist, and, as expected, there are plenty of...

    • Xbox
    • Star Wars: Zero Company
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Round Up
  • Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms

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    News Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms

    "Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth."

    Nobody saw this one coming! It's been announced today that Lord of the Rings: War in the North — which first released back on the Xbox 360 in 2011 — has received a Legacy Edition for modern platforms including Xbox Series X and S. The game is an action-RPG that received quite lukewarm reviews back in...

    • Xbox
    • Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
  • Digital Foundry Shares 'Highly Impressive' Analysis From Gears Of War: E-Day's Beta On Xbox

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    News Digital Foundry Shares 'Highly Impressive' Analysis From Gears Of War: E-Day's Beta On Xbox

    "A standout example of what Unreal Engine 5 can achieve on consoles"

    Last weekend, The Coalition hosted the first of two Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Betas on Xbox Series X|S and through the Xbox PC app. The turnout was massive, with players sharing videos of their favourite moments from the Early Access Beta, which climbed to seventh spot...

    • Xbox
    • Gears of War: E-Day
    • Digital Foundry
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Suddenly Tells Loads Of People They Don't Need To Verify Their Age Anymore

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    News Xbox Suddenly Tells Loads Of People They Don't Need To Verify Their Age Anymore

    "No further action is required"

    It was this time last year that Xbox began rolling out age verification in the UK (followed by some other countries) and warning players they'd be forced to verify their age in order to access certain Xbox features in the future. That still remains the case in some places such as Australia, but in others, Xbox has...

    • Xbox
    • Age Verification
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
  • Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Publisher Reveals Runtime Ahead of Xbox Game Pass Launch

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    News Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Publisher Reveals Runtime Ahead of Xbox Game Pass Launch

    And how big the download sizes are on PC and console

    As we creep closer to the release of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, we're beginning to learn more about the game, including how long it'll take to beat. First thing's first, publisher Focus Interactive has updated Resonance's FAQ page to confirm that the game can be completed in 20 hours, give...

    • Xbox
    • Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
    • How Long To Beat
    • Xbox Game Pass