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Review Back 4 Blood - A Worthy Spiritual Successor To Left 4 Dead
Come slay with me
The first two Left 4 Dead games were classics on the Xbox 360, and Back 4 Blood unapologetically attempts to take that formula and modernise it over a decade later, but the big difference this time is that Valve has nothing to do with it, and the reigns have been taken over by Turtle Rock Studios and Warner Bros. Games. That might...
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News Back 4 Blood 'Children Of The Worm' Expansion Brings New Story Campaign To Xbox
Update: The launch trailer has arrived ahead of release!
(Update: Mon 29th Aug, 2022): Turtle Rock Studios has dropped the 'Children of the Worm' launch trailer, ahead of its full release tomorrow, August 30th. Here's a quick look at the game's first new story campaign since launch: (Original Story: Thu 4th Aug, 2022): Can you believe it's been...
News Major Back 4 Blood Expansion Arrives Today With All-New PvE Levels
Tunnels of Terror
As Back 4 Blood hits its six-month anniversary, developer Turtle Rock Studios is delivering the game's first major expansion. The Tunnels of Terror add-on launches today, April 12th, and there's quite a bit to go at in here. The big thing is a new feature dubbed 'Ridden Hives'. These new "PvE areas" are sort of like mini-dungeons,...
News Back 4 Blood Expansion 1 Teaser Reveals New PvE Mode And More
Back in the fight
Back 4 Blood dropped on Xbox Game Pass way back in October last year, and if you've been waiting for more since, DLC is finally coming! Expansion 1, Tunnels of Terror, launches next month, and its headline splash seems to be a new PvE mode. It's unclear as to whether it'll be a huge new mode, or an update to existing PvE content...
News Huge Back 4 Blood Update Addresses Game Balance Issues On Xbox
Also adds a 'stay together' option for randoms
Back 4 Blood was a pretty big deal when it launched on Game Pass back in October. We enjoyed our time with Left 4 Dead's spiritual successor, even if there were a few problems. One of those was overall balance, which the developer has continually tweaked since. With the game's February updates comes a...
Talking Point Are You Enjoying Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass?
Is it good? Or should it have been Left 4 Dead?
Back 4 Blood launched into Xbox Game Pass this week, marking another huge third-party title to arrive on day one. With such a big entry, no doubt thousands of players are jumping into the game discovering it - some of who may not have otherwise considered giving it a go. With all this said, there's...
PSA Don't Forget To Redeem This Back 4 Blood Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
A lovely freebie
Back 4 Blood launched onto Xbox Game Pass and it seems to be gathering a lot of players judging by our friend's list. If you've been enjoying it and you happen to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, then be sure to redeem this perk while it's available. Members can pick up the Battle-Hardened bundle, which comes with some lovely...
News Back 4 Blood Devs And KFC Engage In A Spicy War On Social Media
"11 herbs and spices, and still no taste"
Here's one headline we didn't think we'd be typing on a Wednesday afternoon, but it appears KFC and Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios have got into a bit of spicy war on Twitter. So, how did this all begin? Well, it seems the KFC Gaming account decided to allude that Back 4 Blood was a "cheap copy"...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
With a release date of this Tuesday
Update (Mon 11th Oct, 2021): As of the time of writing, Back 4 Blood will be available on Xbox Game Pass in just a few hours' time! You can remind yourself of the release date and release time(s) down below. Don't forget we've also created an 'Everything You Need To Know' guide on Back 4 Blood if you want more...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
Releasing with XGP this Tuesday
Back 4 Blood was a surprise announcement for Xbox Game Pass during the company's E3 presentation back in June. It's not a first-party title, nor is it part of the EA Play selection, but instead it's another huge third-party title arriving day one, akin to Outriders and MLB The Show 21 earlier this year. The game is...
News Influencers Receive Back 4 Blood Xbox Packages Ahead Of Launch
We want one!
We're just a few days away from Back 4 Blood joining Xbox Game Pass and marketing for the game is ramping up. The latest is seeing various influencers receive themed packages for the game, which leaves us incredibly jealous. Amongst the gifts, influencers are receiving a snazzy custom Xbox controller, along with a special jacket,...
Hands On Back 4 Blood Is Left 4 Dead 3 In All But Name
And that's not a bad thing
When Back 4 Blood was first announced, we initially were turned off by yet another zombie game hitting the market. It's a genre that's died a death now (no pun intended), and we weren't sure how many more avenues could be explored. It wasn't until we discovered this was being helmed by the creators of Left 4 Dead that our...
News Back 4 Blood's Open Beta Starts This August Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch Later This Year
With Early Access for anyone who pre-orders
Back 4 Blood - the spiritual successor to the Left 4 Dead series - is getting an open beta next month, allowing players to test out the multiplayer shooter before it arrives as part of Xbox Game Pass this October. The open beta weekend will take place between August 12-16, giving players a taste of two...
News Back 4 Blood's DLC Can Be Shared Between Multiple Players, Even If Only One Person Owns It
"No separation. No exclusion. No split"
One of the most annoying things about about paid DLC in multiplayer games is how it segregates players. While developers have worked on bringing free content as part of their post-launch plans, there are still some instances where paid DLCs and expansions cause roadblocks for players - but not in Back 4 Blood...
Video Back 4 Blood's Latest Trailer Is Filled With Blood, Brains, And Bullets
Get a look at the characters and zombies
Back 4 Blood is looking more and more impressive with each new trailer, and the latest gives us a great look at not only the characters you play as, but the zombie hordes you'll be facing. There's eight characters to choose from when diving into a game of Back 4 Blood: Holly, Walker, Doc, Karlee, Jim,...
News Back 4 Blood May Be Delayed, But We Have Some Juicy New Gameplay Footage
It's looking so good!
This past week's Future Games Show had numerous fantastic games to show off, one of which was the recently delayed Back 4 Blood. It's made the delay that tiny bit worse just seeing how great it looks in action. We got a good look
News Back 4 Blood Has Been Delayed Until October
Don't worry, it's not been left 4 dead
Turtle Rock Studios has announced that the upcoming cooperative horror shooter Back 4 Blood will no longer be releasing in June, and instead will be targeting a new date of October 12. The spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead has received a delay of four months to ensure the game is the "best it can possibly be...
News Back 4 Blood 'Children Of The Worm' Expansion Brings New Story Campaign To Xbox
Update: The launch trailer has arrived ahead of release!
(Update: Mon 29th Aug, 2022): Turtle Rock Studios has dropped the 'Children of the Worm' launch trailer, ahead of its full release tomorrow, August 30th. Here's a quick look at the game's first new story campaign since launch: (Original Story: Thu 4th Aug, 2022): Can you believe it's been...
News Major Back 4 Blood Expansion Arrives Today With All-New PvE Levels
Tunnels of Terror
As Back 4 Blood hits its six-month anniversary, developer Turtle Rock Studios is delivering the game's first major expansion. The Tunnels of Terror add-on launches today, April 12th, and there's quite a bit to go at in here. The big thing is a new feature dubbed 'Ridden Hives'. These new "PvE areas" are sort of like mini-dungeons,...
News Back 4 Blood Expansion 1 Teaser Reveals New PvE Mode And More
Back in the fight
Back 4 Blood dropped on Xbox Game Pass way back in October last year, and if you've been waiting for more since, DLC is finally coming! Expansion 1, Tunnels of Terror, launches next month, and its headline splash seems to be a new PvE mode. It's unclear as to whether it'll be a huge new mode, or an update to existing PvE content...
News Huge Back 4 Blood Update Addresses Game Balance Issues On Xbox
Also adds a 'stay together' option for randoms
Back 4 Blood was a pretty big deal when it launched on Game Pass back in October. We enjoyed our time with Left 4 Dead's spiritual successor, even if there were a few problems. One of those was overall balance, which the developer has continually tweaked since. With the game's February updates comes a...
Talking Point Are You Enjoying Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass?
Is it good? Or should it have been Left 4 Dead?
Back 4 Blood launched into Xbox Game Pass this week, marking another huge third-party title to arrive on day one. With such a big entry, no doubt thousands of players are jumping into the game discovering it - some of who may not have otherwise considered giving it a go. With all this said, there's...
PSA Don't Forget To Redeem This Back 4 Blood Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
A lovely freebie
Back 4 Blood launched onto Xbox Game Pass and it seems to be gathering a lot of players judging by our friend's list. If you've been enjoying it and you happen to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, then be sure to redeem this perk while it's available. Members can pick up the Battle-Hardened bundle, which comes with some lovely...
News Back 4 Blood Devs And KFC Engage In A Spicy War On Social Media
"11 herbs and spices, and still no taste"
Here's one headline we didn't think we'd be typing on a Wednesday afternoon, but it appears KFC and Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios have got into a bit of spicy war on Twitter. So, how did this all begin? Well, it seems the KFC Gaming account decided to allude that Back 4 Blood was a "cheap copy"...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
With a release date of this Tuesday
Update (Mon 11th Oct, 2021): As of the time of writing, Back 4 Blood will be available on Xbox Game Pass in just a few hours' time! You can remind yourself of the release date and release time(s) down below. Don't forget we've also created an 'Everything You Need To Know' guide on Back 4 Blood if you want more...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
Releasing with XGP this Tuesday
Back 4 Blood was a surprise announcement for Xbox Game Pass during the company's E3 presentation back in June. It's not a first-party title, nor is it part of the EA Play selection, but instead it's another huge third-party title arriving day one, akin to Outriders and MLB The Show 21 earlier this year. The game is...
News Influencers Receive Back 4 Blood Xbox Packages Ahead Of Launch
We want one!
We're just a few days away from Back 4 Blood joining Xbox Game Pass and marketing for the game is ramping up. The latest is seeing various influencers receive themed packages for the game, which leaves us incredibly jealous. Amongst the gifts, influencers are receiving a snazzy custom Xbox controller, along with a special jacket,...
Hands On Back 4 Blood Is Left 4 Dead 3 In All But Name
And that's not a bad thing
When Back 4 Blood was first announced, we initially were turned off by yet another zombie game hitting the market. It's a genre that's died a death now (no pun intended), and we weren't sure how many more avenues could be explored. It wasn't until we discovered this was being helmed by the creators of Left 4 Dead that our...
News Back 4 Blood's Open Beta Starts This August Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch Later This Year
With Early Access for anyone who pre-orders
Back 4 Blood - the spiritual successor to the Left 4 Dead series - is getting an open beta next month, allowing players to test out the multiplayer shooter before it arrives as part of Xbox Game Pass this October. The open beta weekend will take place between August 12-16, giving players a taste of two...
News Back 4 Blood's DLC Can Be Shared Between Multiple Players, Even If Only One Person Owns It
"No separation. No exclusion. No split"
One of the most annoying things about about paid DLC in multiplayer games is how it segregates players. While developers have worked on bringing free content as part of their post-launch plans, there are still some instances where paid DLCs and expansions cause roadblocks for players - but not in Back 4 Blood...
Video Back 4 Blood's Latest Trailer Is Filled With Blood, Brains, And Bullets
Get a look at the characters and zombies
Back 4 Blood is looking more and more impressive with each new trailer, and the latest gives us a great look at not only the characters you play as, but the zombie hordes you'll be facing. There's eight characters to choose from when diving into a game of Back 4 Blood: Holly, Walker, Doc, Karlee, Jim,...
News Back 4 Blood May Be Delayed, But We Have Some Juicy New Gameplay Footage
It's looking so good!
This past week's Future Games Show had numerous fantastic games to show off, one of which was the recently delayed Back 4 Blood. It's made the delay that tiny bit worse just seeing how great it looks in action. We got a good look
News Back 4 Blood Has Been Delayed Until October
Don't worry, it's not been left 4 dead
Turtle Rock Studios has announced that the upcoming cooperative horror shooter Back 4 Blood will no longer be releasing in June, and instead will be targeting a new date of October 12. The spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead has received a delay of four months to ensure the game is the "best it can possibly be...