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Thursday29th Feb 2024
News Remedy Purchases Full Rights To 'Control' Franchise From 505 Games
"We can now weigh up the options"
Following the success of Alan Wake 2 — which became Remedy's fastest-selling game earlier this month — the developer has announced that it's managed to acquire the Control IP from previous publisher 505 Games. The deal has cost the Finnish developer roughly €17 million, and it now allows the team to...
Thursday8th Jun 2023
News Free Play Days: Try This Xbox Game For Free (June 8-11)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns today, with just the one free title this weekend. It's a good one though, with Microsoft bringing Remedy's Control to the program from today (Thursday) until Sunday night. Control (Xbox Store) As usual, remember that you'll need Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate...
Thursday3rd Nov 2022
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 3-6)
In control
The first Free Play Days weekend for November is here, and it's another solid effort from Xbox! That's mainly due to Remedy's Control (not the Ultimate Edition, sorry), which headlines this weekend's free offering. Here's everything you can play for free this weekend with Xbox Live Gold: Control NHRA Championship Dra
Tuesday8th Feb 2022
PSA Control And The Medium Both Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week
7 days to go
Last week, Xbox dropped its first February update for Xbox Game Pass. There's some good stuff coming this month, but sadly, a few heavy hitters are also leaving the library. They include Remedy's Control, along with next-gen exclusive horror title, The Medium.
Monday15th Feb 2021
News Even With No New Games, 2020 Was Remedy’s Most Profitable Year So Far
Control has proven to be a big success for the developer
Remedy Entertainment can celebrate 2020 being its most profitable year so far, despite releasing no new games. Coming off the popularity of Control, with multiple post-launch expansions and an Ultimate Edition released, the company saw 2020 as a massive success, Gamesindustry.biz reports. In...
Thursday11th Feb 2021
News 505 Games Is Aware Of Control Ultimate Edition Issues On Xbox Series X
The issue affects both graphics and performance mode
Last week we reported that Control Ultimate Edition players on the Xbox Series X were suffering with an extensive amount of crashing while playing the game. It appears the issue is widespread enough to be known by its publisher 505 Games, who has acknowledged the issue and said they are working on...
Saturday6th Feb 2021
News Control's Photo Mode Reveals Xbox Series X Performance Boost Over PS5
The mode allows you to uncap the FPS
Control Ultimate Edition launched with two performance modes for Xbox Series X earlier this week, and while the ray tracing enabled Graphics Mode is capped at 30 FPS, there's actually a way of pushing past that limit in Photo Mode. That's exactly what Digital Foundry has done in the experiment above, and the...
Friday5th Feb 2021
News Control Ultimate Edition Is Getting Reports Of Crashes On Xbox Series X
Players are highlighting consistent issues
Control Ultimate Edition launched on Xbox Series X|S earlier this week, and while it looks fantastic, it seems some players are encountering an issue which is causing the game to completely crash. Players have taken to Reddit to share their experiences with the game and how it appears to be crashing on a...
Wednesday3rd Feb 2021
News Control Ultimate Edition Looks Remarkable On Xbox Series X
Photo mode is going to be a lot of fun
Control Ultimate Edition launched on Xbox Series X|S yesterday and the results of the next-gen version are nothing short of fantastic. Digital Foundry, as well as numerous fans on social channels have expressed how beautiful the game is on the Xbox Series X|S. Back in 2019, Control was considered an insight...
Tuesday2nd Feb 2021
News Control Ultimate Edition Is Now Available For Xbox Series X
Return to the Federal Bureau of Control with lots of next-gen enhancements
Control Ultimate Edition drops onto the Xbox Store today, bringing lots of lovely next-gen details to the Xbox Series X|S. Along with all post-launch content being included in the package, Control: Ultimate Edition also contains two modes to choose from. A graphics mode...
Monday18th Jan 2021
News Control Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC Later This Week
After arriving with Xbox Game Pass for console last year
The fantastic and weird Control from Remedy Entertainment is heading to Xbox Game Pass for PC on January 21st, after its inclusion into Xbox Game Pass for consoles late last year. It was teased on Twitter via the Xbox Game Pass for PC account in a lighthearted video showcasing all of the...
Friday18th Dec 2020
News Control Ultimate Edition For Xbox Series X Finally Has A Release Date
With two graphical options to choose from
The next-gen version of Control Ultimate Edition will finally be hitting the Xbox Series X|S on February 2, 2021! A physical edition of the game will also be made available on March 2, 2021. Anyone who has been holding out for the next-gen version won’t have to wait much longer and a short teaser (which...
Sunday29th Nov 2020
News Xbox Teases New Game Pass Additions, Is One Of Them Control?
There are "a ton" of games slated for December
We've been waiting quite a while for Microsoft to formally reveal the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles heading to the service this December, but now the company has finally teased what to expect via Twitter. In the humorous mock email shared below, Xbox highlights a game "which our fans won't stop...
Tuesday20th Oct 2020
News Control Ultimate Edition Requires A One-Time Internet Connection On Xbox
505 Games has explained why
It's very difficult to be an Xbox owner these days without requiring some kind of semi-permanent internet connection, but just in case you were hoping to play the recently released Control Ultimate Edition without going online, be aware that the game requires a one-time connection before you can get started (via VGC)...
Thursday20th Aug 2020
News Control Publisher Says It 'Can't Offer A Next-Gen Upgrade To Everyone'
Only the Ultimate Edition will benefit
You might recall that publisher 505 Games revealed last week that only the Ultimate Edition of Control (releasing later this year) would be getting a free next-gen upgrade on Xbox Series X and PS5. Following significant backlash, the publisher has taken to Control's website to issue a more in-depth statement...
Wednesday12th Aug 2020
News The Standard Version Of Control Won't Get A Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Only the Ultimate Edition
Update: We've got some bad news! Publisher 505 Games has confirmed that only the new Ultimate Edition of Control will receive a free next-gen digital upgrade, with the Series X version set to release later this year. Will Control Ultimate Edition give me access to Control on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5? We will offer...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
News Alan Wake Returns In New Trailer For Control Expansion, AWE
It's been a minute, Al
The new trailer for Control's second and final DLC expansion AWE has been revealed as part of the PlayStation State of Play, featuring the long-awaited return of Alan Wake! The DLC is coming to Xbox One on August 27th, and will feature new story content and side missions, as well as new weapons and mods. You can check out the...
Saturday20th Jun 2020
News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 23-26)
Update: More games added!
Update: We've added a couple more games to this list based on some recent announcements. Original story: Next week is another fairly busy one for Xbox One, highlighted by the return of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - now in Rehydrated form! Racing fans also have Assetto Corsa Competizione to look forward...
Friday12th Jun 2020
News Remedy Announces Control Is Heading To Xbox Series X
More details to follow
In the midst of all the hectic announcements following Sony's PS5 digital event earlier today, Remedy Entertainment subtly announced that Control is coming to Xbox Series X. Unfortunately, that's pretty much all we have to go on for now. As you can see above, the company says that more details will be shared at a later...
Tuesday12th May 2020
Deals Over 200 Xbox Games On Offer This Week, Including A Racing Sale
Start your engines
We hope you like racing, because the Start Your Engines sale on Xbox Live is packed full of racing games this week! You can get the likes of Forza Horizon 4, Wreckfest, Need for Speed Heat and GRID at highly discounted prices, while past classics such as Crazy Taxi and Daytona USA are also available. Elsewhere, there are some big...
Friday24th Apr 2020
News Have Another Two Games Just Been Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass?
Or is it a mistake?
We heard a lot of you suggesting you'd love to see Control added to next month's Xbox Games With Gold lineup in our Talking Point the other day, but this might be the next best thing! According to someone over at the Xbox One Reddit, they've received a promotional email suggesting Control and DOOM II (Classic) are being added...
