News Various Games Go Free On Xbox, But Now Returning To Full Price
Update: Most are no longer free
News Microsoft Reveals 7 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In August
The first batch of the month
News Microsoft Is Making Big Changes To How You Buy Classic Xbox Games
It should be much easier moving forward
News Microsoft Adds More Perks For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
For Gears 5, Overcooked 2 & more
News Microsoft Reveals Its New Look For Xbox Game Pass
What do you think?
News - August, 2020
Monday31st Aug 2020
News The First Two Of September's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including Tom Clancy's The Division
You can now begin downloading the first batch of September 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Tom Clancy's The Division and Xbox 360 game de Blob 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 1-4)
Including more Xbox Game Pass releases
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got some huge releases ahead of us over the next few days once again, including the likes of Marvel's Avengers, NBA 2K21 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. And as an added bonus, we've got some brand-new Xbox Game Pass titles on the way as well! Let's take a look at...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Team Gets Hands-On With The Xbox Series X
We're insanely jealous
The Xbox Series X (or at least a prototype of the system) has begun to service in various YouTube and social media footage recently, and now the Cyberpunk 2077 dev team has also been showing it off! The studio shared images (and video) of Senior Level Designer Miles Tost getting hands-on with an "exclusive sneak-peek unit"...
Reminder These 5 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
And NBA 2K20 leaves tomorrow
Unfortunately, it's that time again! Later today, five more games will be removed from Xbox Game Pass including Metro: Last Light Redux and Metal Gear Solid HD Edition: 2 & 3. In addition, NBA 2K20 is set to depart tomorrow (September 1st) while Red Dead Redemption 2 still has a week left, but we're including it in...
News Xbox Series X Has A Big Backwards Compatible Advantage Over PS5, Suggests Ubisoft
Looks like PS1, PS2 and PS3 games won't be supported
Update: Ubisoft has now removed the below message from its website. Make of that what you will! Original story: We all know how hard Microsoft has pushed backwards compatibility in recent years, adding over 600 original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles to the program, as well as confirming that all...
News Crusader Kings 3 Receives Critical Acclaim Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass For PC Release
It's getting some huge review scores
If you're a big PC strategy fan, you've probably been keeping tabs on Crusader Kings 3 - the latest entry in the long-running series arrives on Xbox Game Pass tomorrow (September 1st), and it's getting some fantastic reviews. The folks over at IGN have branded it a "masterpiece", giving it a 10/10 score and...
News Xbox Series X Scoops Gamescom Award For Most Wanted Tech
We're pleased, but a bit confused
If you managed to catch Gamescom Opening Night Live this past Thursday, you will have seen that the organisers of the event were presenting awards for various categories (including Dontnod's Tell Me Why as Best Xbox Game). Since then, even more awards have been dished out, with the Xbox Series X being crowned "Most...
News Halo Infinite Teams With Monster Energy For Exclusive In-Game Content
Including emblems and weapon skins
343 Industries has revealed details today on its official partnership with Monster Energy as part of the marketing campaign for Halo Infinite, which includes various exclusive multiplayer items. As you can see from the image above, the items are Weapon Coatings for the Adrenal BR75, Adrenal MA40, Adrenal VK78...
Video ID@Xbox Highlights More Indie Games Coming To Game Pass Soon
Arriving day one on the service
Microsoft released another ID@Xbox showcase compilation over the weekend, and this time it focuses specifically on Xbox Game Pass, revealing a few more indie titles coming to the service in the near future. You can check out the video above, which also covers a few Xbox Game Pass favourites, and we've detailed the...
Reminder The Huge Xbox Gamescom Sale Ends In The UK & Europe Today
Last chance to take advantage of 200+ discounts
In celebration of last week's Gamescom event, Microsoft has been hosting another huge Xbox sale for customers in the UK and Europe, with discounts on 200+ games, bundles and add-ons. However, it all comes to a close in less than 24 hours' time, so this is your last chance to grab a bargain! We've...
Sunday30th Aug 2020
News Bringing Fall Guys To Xbox Isn't A Priority Right Now, Says Dev
"It's not the right thing to do at this point in development"
Ever since Fall Guys made its very successful debut on PC and PS4 earlier this month, there's been a lot of discussion within the Xbox community as to whether the game will ever make its way to Xbox One and/or Xbox Series X. While that seems like a very high possibility, it apparently...
Video Bright Memory: Infinite Unveils Its Impressive Latest Trailer
The FPS lands on Xbox next year
Intense FPS Bright Memory: Infinite was revealed as coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X back at Inside Xbox in May, and it wowed us at the time with its stunning visuals and lightning-fast gameplay. The game, which is the product of just a single developer's vision (!), received its latest trailer as part of the F
Reaction August Has Been A Truly Fantastic Month For Xbox Game Pass
We've been spoiled these past few weeks
What a month it's been for Xbox Game Pass! Microsoft has really spoiled us over the past few weeks, adding no less than 18 (!) titles to the service, with the vast majority of those brand-new releases. It all kicked off back on August 6th with a batch of six games including Darksiders Genesis, Trailmakers and...
Pick One Which Of These Is Your Favourite Modern Sonic Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're taking a look at Sonic games on Xbox - specifically modern Sonic games that have been released for Xbox One, of which there are have been three to date. So, which of these is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're...
News Minecraft Dungeons Team Says More Updates Are Coming In The Future
The next one is "certainly not the last"
When the Creeping Winter DLC and new free content arrives in Minecraft Dungeons on 8th September, it won't be the last of the game's updates. In a new video diary posted on the Minecraft YouTube Channel, the game's executive producer, David Nisshagen, touched on the future of the dungeon-crawler and how th
Saturday29th Aug 2020
Guide These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In September 2020
Some huge releases on the way
The month of September is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. We'll updating this list regularly when...
Poll Do You Think The Xbox Series X Will Get A Mid-Gen Upgrade?
Like the Xbox One S / X?
It sounds strange to say it, but we're literally just a couple of months away from the release of a brand-new generation of consoles, including the Xbox Series X and possibly even the unannounced Xbox Series S. It's an exciting time to be an Xbox fan! With any brand-new system, however, it's often inevitable that it'll get...
News DOOM Eternal’s Ancient Gods DLC Will Be Available Standalone
Won't require the base game
The first major story expansion for DOOM Eternal arrives on October 20th for Xbox One in the form of The Ancient Gods: Part One, and according to developer id Software, you won't actually need to own DOOM Eternal to play it. In an interview with PCGamesN, executive producer Marty Stratton subtly dropped the information...
Interview Crystal Dynamics Tells Us About War Zones And The Future Of Marvel's Avengers
"We want to keep telling stories in this world"
It's been three long years since Marvel's Avengers was first announced, but it's finally here - next week marks its official release on Xbox One, with an Xbox Series X version to follow later this year. In collaboration with Virgin Media, which is headline sponsor of the game in the UK, we had the...
News Troy Baker Stars As 'The Maw' In Xbox Series X Horror The Medium
"This is something like I've never done before"
There's been a lot of excitement around Xbox Series X console exclusive psychological horror game The Medium since it was announced back in May, and now developer Bloober Team has confirmed via IGN that The Last of Us voice actor Troy Baker will star in the game as a malevolent entity called The Maw...
Rumour Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Still Likely For October, But Could Slip
"I’ve seen more than enough evidence to know it’s real"
There's been a lot of talk over the past few weeks about the potential release of a Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster later this year, and after VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grubb recently hinted that it might be announced and released in October, he has since taken to a podcast to reveal more...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29th)
Dipping into Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a very busy few days for Xbox Game Pass with five brand-new releases added to the service this week, including the highly-anticipated Tell Me Why: Chapter One and Wasteland 3. Elsewhere, we've got three more Free Play Days offerings including Star Wars Battlefront II, and the
News Woof Woof! The Next Sea Of Thieves Content Update Is Adding Pet Dogs
Move aside, cats
Watch out skeletons (and cats), dogs are coming to Sea of Thieves as part of the game's next content update. Yes, if felines, birds or monkeys aren't the pets you've been seeking, soon you'll be able to select from various dog breeds. Here's a look at some of these good boys and girls: Dogs - like the other pet companions in the...
Friday28th Aug 2020
News YouTuber Compares The Xbox Series X's Size Next To Other Consoles
Including a Nintendo GameCube!
We've had another look at the Xbox Series X courtesy of Polish YouTuber Maniak Gaming, who in his latest video has used an apparent mock-up of the system to compare its size with various other consoles (thanks VGC). The video gives us a great look at how the Xbox Se
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Update: We've got another one!
Update (Fri 28th Aug, 2020 20:20 BST): As if four brand-new Xbox Game Pass titles wasn't enough, Microsoft has just shadow dropped another one on us! Action village building game Drake Hollow is now available on the service for Xbox One, and we've added its description below. Original story: It's time for some more...
News Xbox Series X Reportedly Expected To Launch Ahead Of PS5 In November
According to numerous sources
According to a report published today by Video Games Chronicle, Microsoft is expected to launch the Xbox Series X ahead of PlayStation 5 in November, but possibly only by a few days-or-so. The outlet says that its development and retail sources have suggested that Xbox will go first, and that Microsoft has told...
News Drake Hollow Has Shadow Dropped On Xbox One And Xbox Game Pass
From The Flame in the Flood devs
We've already been treated to two new Xbox Game Pass releases today, and here's a surprise third! Action village building game Drake Hollow has just shadow dropped on the service for Xbox One. Drake Hollow centres around the idea of building and defending villages of vegetable-like creatures (called Drakes) from...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale Spellbreak Launches On Xbox Next Week
With cross-play and cross-progression
It was revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live that free-to-play battle royale Spellbreak will officially launch on Xbox next Thursday, September 3rd, and will feature cross-play and cross-progression with all other platforms. Spellbreak is a multiplayer action-spellcasting game where players unleash their...
News Xbox All Access Will Reportedly Roll Out To Many More Countries This Year
Just in time for the Series X?
Heard of Xbox All Access? It's a console payment plan service that currently allows customers to get an Xbox console at no upfront cost and pay for it in instalments, and according to a report from Bloomberg, Microsoft is planning to roll out the service to many more countries later this year (thanks
News Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Unveils Its First Gameplay Trailer
Releasing early September
THQ Nordic's remaster of 2012 action role-playing game Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning officially arrives on September 8th for Xbox One, and today we've been treated to a first look at gameplay for the title. The trailer gives us a short look at the improved visuals in the game, which is also said to feature extended content...
Random LEGO Star Wars' Deluxe Edition Box Art Has A 'Secret' Surprise
Unmask the Sith Lord
As sad as we are about the slight LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delay, we're happy to wait if that's what it takes to ship the game in the best state possible. To help pass the time, the Star Wars website has shared a special "secret" about the Deluxe Edition box art. As can be seen in the GIF below, all copies of this...
News NBA 2K21 Sets Up Its New Neighborhood At The Beach On Xbox One
Soak up the sun and escape to the ocean
2K Games has today revealed a few more details on the Neighborhood and MyCareer modes for the current-gen version of NBA 2K21, which arrives on Xbox One next Friday. The Neighborhood is now called 2K Beach due to its new sunny setting, and it's surrounded by modern facilities that house SWAG's, The REC, the...
News Get Stuck In A Time Loop With Turn-Based FPS Lemnis Gate In 2021
Disrupt the past, change the future
Frontier Developments and Ratloop Games Canada have revealed as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live that turn-based combat strategy FPS Lemnis Gate is coming to Xbox One in early 2021. The game is described as a "mind-altering turn-based strategy shooter where skilful mastery of weapons and abilities meets genius...
Thursday27th Aug 2020
News Microsoft Adds More Perks For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
For Gears 5, Overcooked 2 & more
Microsoft has revealed a few more Xbox Game Pass Perks which can be claimed for free by those who are subscribed to the premium 'Ultimate' tier of the Xbox Game Pass service. Let's start with a big one - Gears 5. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can get a free Perks Starter Pack with their membership, which...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For September 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for September 2020. As always, 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 September 2020's games below. Xbox One:
News UK Retail Worker 'Leaks' Xbox Series X Placeholder Price, Blue Controller On The Way?
We're not reading into this too much
Another Xbox Series X placeholder price has surfaced in the wild! This time it's been shared by ex-IGN reporter and popular YouTuber Alanah Pearce, who revealed an image sent to her from an apparent UK retail worker showing the price of the Xbox Series X as £499.99 on their system. As Alanah pointed out in the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Aug 27-30)
The Force is strong with this selection
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, including some major AAA releases. So, what's on offer? The first is 2019 open-world RPG Outward from developer Nine Dots Studio, you can get your Star Wars fix over...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Will Reportedly Run At 4K, 120FPS On Xbox Series X
Along with faster load times and raytracing
It looks like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be the next title to add to the 120 frames-per-second list on Xbox Series X, at least according to a new report published by VentureBeat. The outlet suggests that the next-gen edition of the game will "play at 4K resolution and refresh rates at 120hz",...
News Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
Drift. Boost. Boom!
Curve Digital has announced that arcade-style racer Hotshot Racing is coming to Xbox One on September 10th - and better yet, it will be available with Xbox Game Pass the same day (thanks True Achievements). The game, which was previously made available as part of a couple of free testing weekends for Xbox Insiders, will feature...
Review Tell Me Why - A Memorable And Thought-Provoking Mystery
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
It appears as though the creative masterminds behind Life is Strange took the criticism about the second game's widely spaced out episodes to heart. This time around, Dontnod Entertainment is releasing all three chapters of its brand-new IP Tell Me Why across a three-week period (published by Xbox Game Studios) from...
News Bungie Veteran Appointed As Project Lead For Halo Infinite's Campaign
An old friend returns
Since 343 announced the delay of Halo Infinite, it's been busy strengthening the team with various recruitments. Just yesterday, it partnered with the independent developer Certain Affinity, and now it's brought back another old friend. Reintroducing Halo and Bungie veteran - Joseph Staten. While he's been with Xbox Game...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Gamescom Opening Night Live
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals...
Guide How To Watch Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live Event
All the times and links you need
We might not have been able to enjoy the annual E3 expo as usual this year, but Germany's Gamescom event is still taking place, albeit in a digital format as opposed to an in-person show. The event will take place over multiple days from Thursday to Sunday, and will be kicked off today with Opening Night Live - a...
News DOOM Eternal's First DLC Expansion Brings The Pain This October
The Ancient Gods: Part One
Bethesda has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming DOOM Eternal DLC Expansion The Ancient Gods: Part One, which now officially lands on Xbox One on October 20th. You can check out the video above, and take a peek at the description below: Your war is not over… slaying the Khan Maykr left an imbalance of power...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Arrives Spring 2021 For Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Watch the gameplay reveal
We've been treated to our very first look at gameplay for Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga today as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live, but unfortunately it's been slightly delayed to 2021. However, it's also now been confirmed that the game is coming to Xbox Series X in addition to Xbox One. Check out the brand-new...
Poll Are You Happy With September 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced September 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four 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 action-RPG shooter Tom Clancy's The Division, comedy point-and-click adventure The Book of Unwritten...
Video Watch The Gamescom Opening Night Live Event Here
Tune in for a night of world premieres
Update: The show has now concluded, but you can catch the full replay below! Original story: Welcome to Gamescom Opening Night Live! Today's event will take the form of a a two-hour extravaganza hosted by Geoff Keighley showcasing at least 38 titles from 18 publishers, including some new game announcements...
News BioWare Shares A Look Behind The Scenes Of Dragon Age 4
Get a glimpse at new environments and characters
BioWare has today given us a brand-new look at Dragon Age 4 as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live! In the video above, the developer shares a glimpse at new environments and characters, with the team discussing how it's approaching the development of this "epic fantasy RPG." Is Dragon Age 4 one of...
News The Sims 4 Is Getting A Star Wars Expansion Pack In September
And it's coming to Xbox One
Here's a crossover we bet you weren't expecting! Star Wars is officially on its way to The Sims 4 via a new Game Pack called "Journey to Batuu", which will be available for PC and Xbox One on September 8th. Journey to Batuu sends your Sim to Batuu’s Black Spire Outpost, the bustling hub of galactic activity that you...
Feature How Would You Grade Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which treated us to a two hour showcase of the hottest upcoming games, live from Los Angeles. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the...
News Hitman 3 Will Get A Free Xbox Series X Upgrade Through Smart Delivery
Available to pre-order now
IO Interactive has confirmed today that Hitman 3 will receive a free upgrade from Xbox One to Xbox Series X when it arrives on January 20, 2021, and it will be made available through the Xbox Smart Delivery program. The game is now officially available to pre-order digitally on the
News Xbox Thriller Twelve Minutes Adds Hollywood Stars To Its Cast
Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe
Following its appearance as part of E3 2019, Xbox One and Xbox Series X interactive thriller Twelve Minutes was unveiled again during today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event - but this time with a new cast. And what a cast! Hollywood A-listers Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe will all be...
Video Here's A Fresh Look At Xbox Series X Action-RPG Scarlet Nexus
The new "Powers" trailer
Bandai Namco's new action-RPG Scarlet Nexus was announced as coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X back in May, and the game will also be leveraging Smart Delivery. Today, as part of Gamescom O
News Ronald Reagan Features In The Campaign Trailer For Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Check out the Perseus Briefing Cinematic
Following yesterday's reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, we've today been treated to a first look at the game's single-player campaign, being developed by Raven Software. Few people will know of the struggle. The entire world is on the brink. Failure is not an option. You can check out the...
News Narrative Adventure Unknown 9: Awakening Slated For Xbox Series X
Watch the first teaser trailer
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live stream brought us a brand-new Xbox Series X announcement in the form of Unknown 9: Awakening, although there are few details to go on so far. The game is slated for PC and next-gen consoles, but there's no sign of a release date for now. Raised on the streets of Kolkata India and...
News Age Of Empires 3: Definitive Edition Heads To PC This October
Including with Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has revealed today that Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is officially coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass for PC on October 15th. It's now available to pre-order on the Microsoft Store for £14.99 / $19.99. Celebrate one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a...
News Little Nightmares II Heads To Xbox One, Xbox Series X Next Year
Stop the Transmission before it can stop you
It was revealed today during Gamescom Opening Night Live that Little Nightmares II is coming to Xbox One next year on February 11 2021, with an Xbox Series X version to follow later in the year. The game is a puzzle-platformer horror adventure sequel to the critically acclaimed and award-winning first...
News Override 2 Brings Its Super Mech League To Xbox Series X This Christmas
Featuring a fully online Career Mode
Been enjoying Override: Mech City Brawl as part of Xbox Games with Gold this month? Then have we got some great news for you! The sequel is officially coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X this December. Override 2: Super Mech League will feature a fully online and brand-new Career Mode, improved combat systems,...
Wednesday26th Aug 2020
News Microsoft Is Again Giving Away Free Gift Cards To Some Xbox Players
Celebrating the Gamescom Sale
We reported a couple of weeks ago that Microsoft was giving away Xbox Gift Cards to select players in the US, Canada and Australia to celebrate the Xbox Summer Sale, and now the company is doing the same thing for UK and Europe Xbox owners to coincide with this week's Gamescom sale (thanks True Achievements). Based on...
News Veteran Halo Studio Announces Partnership With 343 On Halo Infinite
"We couldn’t be more excited"
Independent developer Certain Affinity has announced today that it's working with 343 Industries on the development of Halo Infinite. The company shares a close bond with the Halo franchise going back to the mid-2000s. In a statement on its website, the studio admitted that it was "always hopeful" about getting a...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Possibly Delayed, Gameplay Reveal Tomorrow
Update: LEGO removes 2021 mention from its website
Update (Wed 26th Aug, 2020 19:45 BST): The saga continues! LEGO has now removed the phrase "The Skywalker Saga - Coming 2021" from its website, replacing it with "The Skywalker Saga - Coming Soon". Whether this means the 2021 date was an error or slipped it out prematurely remains to be seen, but...
Interview The Gunk Dev Talks Slimy Substances, Exploration And The Xbox Series X
"We’ve never been early adopters of Xbox before"
It was back at the Xbox Games Showcase in July that Thunderful Group revealed The Gunk - a new Xbox exclusive developed by the makers of the popular SteamWorld series (Image & Form), set to release in 2021. Earlier this week, we had a chance to speak to game director Ulf Hartelius about the The...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Wasteland 3 So Far
"Everything I wanted in a sequel"
The first reviews for InXile Entertainment's Wasteland 3 have gone live, and they're looking very positive! We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: Windows Central (5/5) "Wasteland 3 is everything I wanted in a sequel, and so very much more. I know...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Brings The Battle To Xbox This November
A direct sequel to the original Black Ops
After months of rumours, Activision has officially revealed that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will arrive for Xbox One on November 13, and will be available for Xbox Series X this Holiday. The game is a direct sequel to the original Call of Duty: Black Ops from 2010, and will see you battle around the...
News Hello Games' The Last Campfire Drops On Xbox One Tomorrow
Another nice surprise
No Man's Sky developer Hello Games has announced today that its adventure puzzler The Last Campfire is dropping very soon on Xbox One... in fact, it'll be available tomorrow, August 27th! (thanks Gematsu). The game is described as "an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a...
News Just Dance 2021 Shuffles Into The Xbox Series X Launch Lineup
Available day one on the system
Ubisoft has revealed today that Just Dance 2021 will be available for Xbox One on November 12, and will also be an Xbox Series X launch title whenever the console releases this November. As you'd expect, it sounds like your typical Just Dance party - over 40 "hot new tracks" are included from the likes of Dua Lipa,...
Rumour The Initiative's Project 'Plays In The Perfect Dark Universe'
But might not be 'exactly' Perfect Dark
We've been hearing rumours for many months now that new Xbox studio The Initiative is working on a reboot of Perfect Dark, and now trusted industry insider Jeff Grubb has reported a few more details about the project (via VGC). According to Grubb, The Initiative is indeed working on some kind of third-person...
Guide Best Bargains Under £10 In The Xbox Gamescom Sale 2020
Fantastic games at low prices
Xbox has sprung another massive sale on UK and Europe customers this week in the form of the Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on over 200 games, bundles and add-ons. We've already highlighted some of the most notable deals in the sale, but if you're specifically looking for a cheap bargain, we've got you covered as...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Drops The Beat This November
An all-new rhythm action game
Square Enix has announced today that rhythm action game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will officially launch on Xbox One on November 13th. No separate version for Xbox Series X is in the works. The game will feature a massive catalog of over 140 songs, including Kingdom Hearts series music and Disney music. Various...
News Gearbox Reveals Its Fourth Campaign DLC For Borderlands 3, Launches In September
Explore the mind of an absolute psycho
Next month on 10th September, Borderlands 3 will launch its fourth add-on - Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck. The expansion explores what makes the psychos of Borderlands uniformly deranged (no, seriously). The "brilliant scientist Patricia Tannis is of the belief they're driven insane by the...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Arrives On Xbox One, Xbox Series X This Holiday
And it supports Smart Delivery
SEGA has announced today that it's bringing the sequel to 2017's Puyo Puyo Tetris to Xbox One and Xbox Series X on December 8, with a free upgrade to the next-gen version available via Smart Delivery. The game will include a brand-new story adventure to "add dimension to addictive arcade puzzleplay," along with an...
Tuesday25th Aug 2020
News This Is How Moving Backgrounds Will Look On The New Xbox Dashboard
Here's a snippet of footage
Microsoft has today unveiled more information about the changes being made to the Xbox dashboard UI ahead of the release of the Xbox Series X later this year, with Xbox Insiders beginning to test these out starting this week. This will finally include the ability to implement dynamic backgrounds, and Xbox Live's Major...
News Here's What's Included In The August 2020 Xbox One Update
It's a big list of features this month
Microsoft has today unveiled the improvements coming to August's Xbox One update ("rolling out soon"), including large changes to the Guide, Activity Feed, and a whole range of new additions for Xbox Insiders. Let's start with the Guide. First of all, it's getting a new landing page that is designed to be...
Deals Huge Xbox Gamescom Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Discounted
Update: UK and Europe only
Update: As pointed out by True Achievements, it appears as though the Gamescom sale is exclusive to UK and Europe customers. We'll let you know if we notice these deals going live in additional regions. Original story: Microsoft just can't stop throwing sales at us! In addition to the weekly Deals with Gold and Spotlight...
News 343 Shuts Down 'Fake Leaks' Regarding Halo Infinite Release Plans
Still targeting Xbox One & Series X
The last Halo Infinite rumour that has been doing the rounds over the past few days concerns the Xbox One version of the game, with mod-verified ResetEra user Sponger suggesting 343 Industries was considering dropping that version, as well as potentially even delaying the game until 2022 if necessary. There was a...
News Pokémon-Like Nexomon: Extinction Delayed For Xbox One Until Mid-September
Sorry, tamers
If you've been wanting to play a Pokémon style game on Xbox, it seems you're just going to have to wait a little bit longer. PQube - the publisher behind Nexomon: Extinction - has delayed the Xbox One version of the game until mid-September. It promises to share an exact date ASAP. When Nexomon does arrive, it will include a total...
Deals Over 50 Games In This Week's Xbox Deals With Gold & Spotlight Sale (Aug 25 - Sep 1)
Update: Huge Gamescom sale also now live
Update: Microsoft has added to this week's Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers with a massive Gamescom sale featuring over 200 games, but it appears to be exclusive to the UK and Europe for now. Original story: The Xbox Summer Sale is now officially over, but there are still some great deals on the...
News The New Xbox Dashboard Rolls Out To Insiders This Week
Including Profile Themes & multiple sign-in
Last week, Microsoft unveiled the "New Xbox Experience" - a new, connected ecosystem for Xbox that will be shared across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows 10 and mobile this November. The new UI features a "brand-new look and feel", including changes to "tile shape, fonts and focus indicator across the...
News Xbox Studio The Initiative Hires More Top Talent For Its Secret Project
Alumni from the world's biggest studios
We might not have been treated to any details about what new Xbox studio The Initiative is working on just yet, but it looks like the developer has been considerably busy bringing in some serious talent. As pointed out by GameSpot, Studio Head Darrell Gallagher took to LinkedIn yesterday to highlight 16...
News Apple Can't Block Epic's Unreal Engine, Rules Judge
"The record shows significant potential damage..."
Microsoft stepped into the ongoing drama between Epic Games and Apple this past weekend by filing a statement in support of Epic's request to keep access to the Apple SDK for its Unreal Engine, and in a temporary restraining order, a judge has now ruled in favour of Epic in that regard (via The...
News Xbox Is Giving Away Three Stunning Wonder Woman Consoles
And you might be able to win one
Microsoft has today unveiled a stunning range of custom Xbox One X Wonder Woman consoles to celebrate the upcoming release of the Wonder Woman 1984 movie, and you might be able to win one! Let's take a look at what's on offer: Wonder Woman Golden Armor Xbox One X Console Microsoft says this console was made...
News Leak Reveals Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Will Be A Direct Sequel To Black Ops 1
"Welcome to the brink"
The official reveal for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War takes place tomorrow (August 26th) inside Call of Duty: Warzone, but it looks we've already discovered quite a lot about the game via a leaked description. As reported by Charlie Intel, the description (discovered within the Modern Warfare game files) states that Black...
Monday24th Aug 2020
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 25-28)
Including multiple Game Pass titles
Welcome back to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got some huge releases ahead of us over the next few days, as well as four day-one launches going straight into Xbox Game Pass! Talk about value for money... Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games below: Madden NFL 21 MVP Edition (Aug 25): "A new...
Talking Point What September 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of August has seen Portal Knights, Override: Mech City Brawl, MX Unleashed and Red Faction II 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, you can still download...
News Metroidvania Touhou Luna Nights Hits Xbox Game Pass In September
With a heavy emphasis on exploration and action
Playism has announced that Metroidvania Touhou Luna Nights is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC next month on September 3rd, and it will also be available with Xbox Game Pass. Touhou Luna Nights is part of the expansive Touhou Project franchise, and is described as having a "heavy emphasis on...
News The NBA 2K21 Demo Is Out Now, But There's One Disappointing Catch
It puts a limit on games
The demo for the current-gen version of NBA 2K21 dropped earlier today on Xbox One, but there's one particularly disappointing catch to it - you're limited to just five Quick Games to test the game out. Quick Games aren't the only feature present in the demo, but they're arguably the most important in terms of
News Age Of Empires 3: Definitive Edition Could Be Shadow Dropped This Week
Microsoft is teasing something for Gamescom
Is Microsoft about to shadow drop Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on PC? It's certainly a possibility, as Microsoft is teasing something for the Gamescom event later this week. As highlighted by VG247, the official Age of Empires Twitter posted a cryptic image this past...
Reminder The Massive Xbox Summer Sale Ends Today
Last chance to bag a bargain
Microsoft has been hosting a huge Xbox Summer Sale for the past ten days, featuring discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons across Xbox One and Xbox 360. Unfortunately, today marks the end of the sale, with less than 24 hours left to take advantage of these deals. The exception to the rule is the recent DC...
News Yakuza: Like A Dragon Launches Nov 13, And That Might Include The Xbox Series X Version
Is that the next-gen system's release date?
SEGA has confirmed today that Yakuza: Like A Dragon will launch for Xbox One on November 13th and for Xbox Series X on day one of the console's release, suggesting the next-gen system won't be with us any earlier than that date. You can check out the new trailer for the game above, which is also currently...
News NHL 21 Freshens Up Its 'Be A Pro' Career Mode This October
Watch the reveal trailer
NHL 21 is officially coming to Xbox One on October 16th, and EA has today shared a first look at the game via a reveal trailer showcasing its cover star - the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin. So, what's on the way? NHL 21 will feature a brand-new Be a Pro experience giving you the chance to live the live of an NHL...
News Gamescom Opening Night Live To Feature 38 Titles From 18 Publishers
With "some" new game announcements
It's almost time for the return of Gamescom! This year, the event will take place in the form of a digital show, and will be kicked off with a two-hour Opening Night Live stream this Thursday hosted by Geoff Keighley. We already know that Xbox will be a part of Gamescom this year along with a huge range of major...
News Daedalic Unveils First Trailer For The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum
A 'Prince of Persia-like' stealth game
You might remember that back in May, screenshots appeared online of an upcoming Lord of the Rings game centred around Gollum, and now its first trailer also been unveiled courtesy of IGN. The game is targeting a next-gen and PC release, and is described by lead game designer Martin Wi
News Messi & Ronaldo Grace The Cover Of eFootball PES 2021 Season Update
Star-studded lineup
Konami has today unveiled the official cover art for eFootball PES 2021 Season Update, and it's a stacked lineup to say the least, featuring arguably the world's two best players in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Barcelona and Juventus stars are are joined by Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford and Bayern Munich...
UK Charts PGA Tour 2K21 Lands On The Green In Its Debut Week
Almost a hole in one
It's been a big couple of weeks for new sports releases! Following EA Sports UFC 4's dominance of the UK top ten physical charts a couple of weeks ago, PGA Tour 2K21 has also got off to a great start in its debut week, albeit falling slightly short of the consistently popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Elsewhere, we're left...
Sunday23rd Aug 2020
News Madden Fan Shares Photo Of Xbox Series X Cover Without 'Optimized' Badge
Take a peek at the front and back
Back in early August, it was reported that Microsoft was planning to remove the big 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' badge from physical covers - seemingly due to poor feedback. And now, courtesy of an image posted to the Xbox Series X Re
Random Xbox Fans Are Pointing Out The Irony In This Apple Gaming Advert
It's all to do with Project xCloud
Remember all that kerfuffle about Project xCloud and Apple a couple of weeks ago? Microsoft traded blows with the company about bringing the service to iOS, with Microsoft ultimately criticising Apple as being "the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like...
News Latest Halo Infinite Rumour Suggests Xbox One Version Could Be Dropped
But some are sceptical
These Halo Infinite rumours are coming thick and fast at the moment, and the latest arrives courtesy of mod-verified ResetEra user Sponger, who suggests that the Xbox One version of the game could ultimately be dropped. According to Sponger, who has reportedly leaked accurate details on first-party Xbox games in the past...
News Microsoft Files Statement In Support Of Epic Games Against Apple
Relating to Unreal Engine
Microsoft has stepped into the battle between Epic Games and Apple, filing a statement in support of the former and explaining that Apple's support of Epic's Unreal Engine is critical for gamers and developers. The conflict between Epic and Apple began back in mid-August when Fortnite released an update that bypassed Apple...
Pick One Which Of These Batman: Arkham Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the reveal of Gotham Knights as part of DC FanDome yesterday, we're taking a look back at the beloved Batman: Arkham series. So, which of these is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Batman:...
News Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Targets Superman In Reveal Trailer
Coming to Xbox Series X in 2022
Rocksteady Studios has today shared a first look at its upcoming game Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League as part of the DC FanDome event, coming to Xbox Series X in 2022. The game, which is being developed by the team behind much of the Batman: Arkham series, is being described as an action-adventure shooter in...
Random More Than 10 Million Turbo Bikes Have Already Been Wrecked In Battletoads
Chet is not happy
If you've been repeatedly crashing Chet's turbo bikes in the new Battletoads game this weekend, you're not alone. Rare, who assisted Dlala Studios with the latest entry, has been sharing some interesting facts over the past few days. In the first 24-hours of the game's release, 4.3 million turbo bikes were sent to the scrapheap -...
News WWE Star Hints At Major Role In Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League
Joe! Joe! Joe!
Yesterday's DC FanDome event brought us the reveal trailer for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - an action-adventure shooter from Rocksteady Studios heading to Xbox Series X in 2022. And if you're a WWE fan and you were paying close attention to the game's trailer, you might have heard a familiar voice playing the role of King...
Saturday22nd Aug 2020
Guide These 300+ Creators Collection Games Are All Free On Xbox
Discover some hidden gems
Did you know that there are over 300 free, largely hidden 'Creators Collection' games on Xbox? These are indie games that aren't publicised by Microsoft, and don't boast all of the same features (such as Achievements) as normal Xbox games. But they're still free, and many of them are still very playable on Xbox One - albeit...
News Microsoft Flight Sim Dev 'Working Full Speed' On Xbox Console Version
'We know it's important'
Microsoft Flight Simulator released to critical acclaim earlier this week via PC and Xbox Game Pass, but there's still one big question on many people's minds - when will it come to console? It was noted a couple of months ago by Xbox boss Phil Spencer that the game is targeting Xbox Series X in addition to the
News Xbox Game Pass Success Could Lead To Poor Imitations, Warns Publisher
'I know how human beings work'
Xbox Game Pass has undoubtedly been a massive success story for Microsoft and the Xbox gaming division, and has greatly benefited many developers and publishers in the process. Indie publishing label No More Robots is a fantastic example - in a recent interview with MSPoweruser, the company's CEO Mike Rose indicated...
News Batman Is Dead In Gotham Knights, Arriving Next Year
Step into the Knight
Update: It's now been confirmed that Gotham Knights is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X next year, along with PS4, PS5 and PC. Furthermore, it will be playable in two-player co-op or solo modes. Original story: It's finally official! After years of teasing, WB Games Montreal has confirmed today as part of DC FanDome th
Deals Xbox DC FanDome Sale Now Live, Here's What's Included
Save on Batman, Mortal Kombat & more
In case you hadn't heard, this weekend marks the feature-filled and star-studded DC FanDome digital event, which will include a reveal for Rocksteady Studios' upcoming Batman game. And to celebrate, Microsoft has unleashed a very welcome mini-sale on the Microsoft Store, featuring excellent discounts for the...
News Xbox Teams Up With Meta Threads To Support The #GamersMask4Masks Initiative
Every purchase counts
Gaming apparel brand Meta Threads has joined forces with team Xbox to sell limited-edition Xbox and Halo face masks for $19.95 USD. It's all to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and raise awareness about the #GamersMask4Masks campaign: For every mask purchased, all profits will be used to fund the production of two additional...
Video Batgirl And Robin Take On Mr. Freeze In First Gotham Knights Gameplay
The official walkthrough
WB Games Montreal has unveiled its next project in the form of Gotham Knights - a two-player co-op (or solo) game in which Batman is dead, and the Batman Family is forced to step in to protect Gotham. Gotham Knights was unveiled during DC FanDome earlier today, and as part of the panel the team also shared seven full...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 22nd)
Taking to the skies?
Welcome to the weekend! Once again, we're spoilt for choice on Xbox over the next few days with loads of new titles available with Xbox Game Pass including Microsoft Flight Simulator (for PC) and Battletoads, three major Free Play Days offerings including the recently released F1 2020, and the ongoing
Friday21st Aug 2020
News Phil Spencer: We'll Bring Many More Third-Party Games To Xbox Game Pass
The team is "focused" on it
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has taken to Twitter to provide an update (albeit a brief one) on Xbox Game Pass, highlighting that the team wants to add "many more" third-party titles to the service going forward. Quoting an article from The Verge talking about how Xbox Game Pass is inching closer to becoming like Netflix, the...
News Ubisoft Ditches Discs For Collector's Edition Pre-Orders On Xbox
But not for PlayStation
Update: Ubisoft has reached out to Polygon to clarify that this doesn't apply to North American Collector's Editions - physical discs will be provided for all platforms in that region. Original story: This is a bit of a strange one! Ubisoft has revealed that anyone who pre-orders the Collector's Editions of Assassin's Creed...
News New Super Lucky's Tale Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
A complete reimagining of the original game
It's time to jump back into the world of 3D platformer Super Lucky's Tale! This new version is now available with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One and PC, and is a "complete reimagining" of the original 2017 game. New Super Lucky's Tale features redesigned and new levels, a fully rotatable camera, tighter...
News Crysis Remastered Officially Releases This September For Xbox One
"The long wait is almost over"
It was suggested earlier this week by a PlayStation Access video that Crysis Remastered might have released today, August 21st - but developer Crytek has now revealed that the game will instead launch on Xbox One (and other platforms) next month on September 18th, 2020. We've included the new trailer above, which...
Video Black Myth: Wu Kong Unveils Jaw-Dropping Gameplay Trailer
And it's only pre-Alpha footage
Have you heard the buzz about this trailer for Black Myth: Wu Kong yet? The game is an action-adventure title from Chinese developer Game Science, and is targeting a PC and console release - built with Unreal Engine 4. The 13 minutes of gameplay footage you see above is taken from a pre-Alpha version of the game, and...
News Get A Taste Of Marvel's Avengers With The Open Beta This Weekend
Update: Servers live now!
Update (Fri 21st Aug, 2020 13:20 BST): Square Enix has decided to open the servers early for the Marvel's Avengers open beta, so you can begin playing right now! Original story (Fri 21st Aug, 2020 11:45 BST): Following a pre-order beta for Marvel's Avengers last weekend, the game is now getting an open beta available to...
News Today Marks The 13th Anniversary Of The Original BioShock
Released on August 21, 2007
Feel old yet? Today marks the 13th anniversary of one of the most cherished series' in Xbox history, with the original BioShock first releasing for Xbox 360 back on August 21, 2007. This strictly applies to the North American version of the game (PAL territories received it a few days later), while the PS3 didn't...
News Psychological Thriller Martha Is Dead Arrives On Xbox Series X Next Year
Here's 14 minutes of footage
It's been almost a year now since publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA announced dark psychological thriller Martha is Dead, but it's also now confirmed that it's coming to Xbox Series X. The game is said to combine disturbing and dreamlike tones with a mix of history, superstition and psychological distress,...
News Expect "The Biggest Games In The World" And More At Gamescom Opening Night Live
Show starts next week
Next week sees the return of Gamescom. Obviously, this year, it's a little bit different. Despite this, it's still set to be an action-packed period - with more than 80 partners participating including Team Xbox. The host of Gamescom Opening Night Live, Geoff Keighley, has officially kicked off pre-show hype by sharing a video...
News Here's A Look At The Key Art For Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Ahead of its full reveal
Earlier this week, it was finally confirmed that the next Call of Duty would be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, following months of rumours and speculation about the game. And now, Activision has given us an updated look at the key art for Black Ops Cold War, which you can see above. It's accompanied with the...
Video Party Like It's '99 With The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Launch Trailer
Releases in two weeks
It's been over 20 years since the first game in the wildly successful Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series first released, and now it's just two weeks before we get to experience it (along with the second game) all over again! To celebrate, Activision has released a very nifty launch trailer featuring extended looks at various levels...
Thursday20th Aug 2020
News Microsoft Is Refunding Games That Were Accidentally Relisted On The Xbox Store
Check your emails
Cast your mind back to the start of August, and you might remember that Microsoft surprisingly relisted a whole bunch of Xbox 360 games onto the Xbox Store for a short period. We didn't quite know at the time whether it was an intentional move or not, but they were soon removed, and it now appears to have been a side-effect of...
Review Battletoads - A Hilarious And Hugely Entertaining Adventure
Grip it and ribbit
We’ll be the first to admit that the trailers for Dlala Studios’ reboot of Battletoads didn’t fill every member of the Pure Xbox team with confidence. Battletoads is an iconic series for many generations: older gamers remember playing it back in the day and enjoying it because of (or despite) its extreme difficulty, while...
News 343 Responds To Claims Of Halo Infinite Development 'Turbulence'
Addressing the rumours
One of the big news stories going around yesterday was a report from Thurrott suggesting that Halo Infinite might have been suffering from significant turbulence behind the scenes - and now the Community Director at 343 Industries has stepped in to debunk some of those claims on social media. To start with, 343 Industries...
News HD Remasters Of Commandos 2 & Praetorians Arrive On Xbox In September
Including a double pack
Publisher Kalypso Media and developers Yippee! Entertainment and Torus Games have announced that the Commandos 2 and Praetorians HD remasters will launch on Xbox One on September 18th (thanks Gematsu). If you've never heard of them, both games are real-time tactics titles that originally released back in the early 2000s, but...
News EA Play Members Can Claim An Easy 6000 Microsoft Reward Points This Month
Around £5 in value
If you're an EA Play subscriber (formerly known as EA Access), you can claim a really nice bonus via the Microsoft Rewards tab on Xbox this month, resulting in around £5 - £6 worth of Xbox credit (thanks HotUKDeals). Here's how it works - there's a currently a tab in the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox that provides players with...
News These Four Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
And yes, that includes Battletoads
It's another busy day for Xbox Game Pass, with four more games now available on the service including the highly-anticipated Battletoads - 26 years after the last game in the series. Elsewhere, we've got a selection of PC titles including a brand-new release on the Microsoft Store in the form of 80s...
News You Can Get A Refurbished Xbox One X For £180 If You're Quick
Available at Amazon UK
In the market for an Xbox One X? We know many of you are holding out for the Xbox Series X and Series S later this year, but if you fancy picking up a current-gen console at a low price, this is a great deal! As part of its Gaming Week, Amazon UK is offering factory refurbished Xbox One X consoles for £179.99 standalone, or...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (20-23 Aug)
Three highly popular titles
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 all major AAA releases. So, what's on offer? We've got a couple of racers - the critically acclaimed and recently released F1 2020 from Codemasters, along with the...
News Here's What The Inside Of The Xbox Series X Controller Looks Like
Get a sneak peek
It's now been a couple of weeks since the Robot White Xbox Series S / X controller was leaked via a variety of sources, giving us an up close and personal look at the next-gen design. And now, we've even had a chance to see the inner workings of the controller! This has been revealed on social media by reporter Brad Sams, and it's...
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...
News Xbox Insiders Can Now Try Out Crossplay For Deep Rock Galactic
And Xbox Play Anywhere support
We've got another treat for Xbox Insiders! Microsoft has opened up Deep Rock Galactic for free for members of the program - the intent is to test out new crossplay and Xbox Play Anywhere features. The crossplay is between the Xbox One and Windows 10 PC versions of the game, while Xbox Play Anywhere also allows you to...
News Sea Of Thieves Celebrates The Arrival Of Battletoads With A Toadally Awesome Cross-Promo
Unlock a Rare ship set
Today marks the return of the Battletoads and to celebrate, Rare is running a special cross-promotion with its pirate sandbox Sea of Thieves. If you download and complete act one of the all-new brawler starring Rash, Zitz and Pimple you'll unlock the Fightin' Frogs ship set in Sea of Thieves. Here's a look: Keep in mind,...
News We're Getting Serious 'Knives Out' Vibes From This New Hitman 3 Level
Welcome to Dartmoor
Hands up, who likes a murder mystery? IO Interactive has today revealed a new location coming to Hitman 3 in the form of the English moorland of Dartmoor and the Thornbridge Manor. The trailer you see above focuses on just one of the Mission Stories available to you in the new location, where you'll be able to take on the role...
Video Xbox Live's Major Nelson Interviews The Battletoads
Now that's what we call a trailer
Just in case you've been living under a rock, Battletoads has officially arrived! The game was released earlier today for Xbox One and PC, and is also included as part of Xbox Game Pass. To celebrate, Xbox has unveiled this toadally awesome official launch trailer for the game featuring Xbox Live's Major Nelson...
Wednesday19th Aug 2020
Rumour Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster To Be Announced & Released In October
Are we looking at a shadow drop?
It was reported back in May by VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb that a Mass Effect Trilogy HD remaster was in the works, and now he appears to have hinted that the game could be announced and released in October. Grubb has been curating a list of upcoming announcements over the past few months which has proved highly...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Games
The Complete List For Xbox One & PC
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games for console and PC? You'll find every included title in the subscription-based service below, including backwards compatible Xbox and Xbox 360 games. It's worth noting that the console and PC versions of Game Pass are separate - if you want them both, you'll need...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Series X Dashboard?
Are you liking the design?
Microsoft has today unveiled the "New Xbox Experience" - a new, connected ecosystem across devices that "lets you play the way you want to play", launching with the Xbox Series X. As part of this, we were treated to our very first look at the dashboard that will be shipped with the Xbox Series X when it arrives this...
News Xbox Series X Chip Production Costs Hint At Potentially High Retail Price
Will it be more than $500?
Microsoft recently gave a highly-technical talk on the Xbox Series X system architecture as part of the recent Hot Chips 2020 event, and hinted that the console could be quite expensive when it releases this November. As reported by PC Mag, Microsoft pointed out during the presentation that keeping costs down in the...
News The 'New Xbox Experience' Launches With The Series X This November
Featuring a new look and feel
Microsoft has today unveiled a look at the "New Xbox Experience" - a new, connected ecosystem for Xbox that will be shared across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows 10 and mobile this November. The company says that the new Xbox look and feel is designed to be faster to use, more approachable and visually appealing,...
News Here Are The Latest Rumoured Xbox Series S Specs
Including a comparison with the Series X
The Xbox Series S is almost certainly on its way later this year - its existence was seemingly revealed as part of a controller leak a couple of weeks ago, and insiders have been reporting on it for months. We even have a rundown of what the specifications for the console are rumoured to look like, although...
Rumour Halo Infinite Outsourcing Has Caused 'Significant Headaches'
Update: 343 issues a statement
Update: Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has provided a statement to IGN denying that the game's development has been impacted by the Halo TV show in the works at Showtime, explaining that they are "two completely independent projects". "343 Industries has a devoted transmedia team that is working with Showtime...
News The Next Call Of Duty Is Officially Called Black Ops Cold War
Full reveal next week
After months of speculation and rumours, Activision has today confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will officially be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. You can watch the new teaser trailer above. The game is set to get a full reveal next week on Wednesday, August 26th, and it looks like it'll be taking place in...
Video Observer System Redux Looks Like A Huge Upgrade On Xbox Series X
Volumetric lighting, raytracing & more
Psychological horror game Observer: System Redux is a "definitive vision" of the 2017 Xbox One game Observer from the developer behind Layers of Fear, and developer Bloober Team has released a new video showing off what we can expect from the game on the Xbox Series X. As you can see, it looks to be a huge...
Video This Battletoads Gameplay Showcase Has Us Toadally Hyped For Thursday
25 minutes of footage
It's almost here, Battletoads fans! After 26 years, the latest entry in the series finally drops tomorrow with Xbox Game Pass, and as a result, Rare and developer Dlala Studios have shared a look at 25 minutes of gameplay footage. You can watch it all in the video above, which includes everything from side-scrolling beat 'em...
Random Halo Infinite's Demo Is Now Being Recreated In Halo 5: Forge
See a side-by-side comparison
We've already seen recreations of the Halo Infinite demo in certain other games, and now videos and screenshots are starting to pop up of the same campaign in the Forge mode of Halo 5: Guardians. Yes, a number of talented Forge users have successfully remade parts of the demo in the expansive creation tool. As...
News Prince Of Persia Remake Surfaces Via Guatemalan Retailer
Arriving this November?
Oops! It looks like we've got another leak on our hands. Earlier today, a "Prince of Persia Remake" listing appeared on a Guatemalan Retail site called MAX, and it appears as though it's the real deal. Strangely though, the listing is just for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch versions of the remake, and it doesn't provide any...
Tuesday18th Aug 2020
News Another 7 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon, Including Red Dead Redemption 2
Update: More games added
Update: Microsoft has revealed a couple more games that will leave Xbox Game Pass in the near future, and they're both major titles. NBA 2K20 will leave on September 1st, and Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 will be removed a week later on September 7th. If you want to pick these up permanently before they're removed, keep...
News Microsoft Unveils 13 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In August & September
It's a huge list!
Microsoft has today unveiled another 13 (!) games coming to Xbox Game Pass in August and early September, including a few that we already knew about such as Battletoads, Tell Me Why and Wasteland 3. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next few weeks: Date Game Platform August 18th Microsoft Flight...
Deals 30+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 18-25)
Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers
The Xbox Summer Sale is officially ongoing until August 24th, but seeing as it's Tuesday, Microsoft has gone ahead and added a new batch of Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers as well! It's a small selection as you'd expect, but there are still some excellent deals to be had here - the highlight arguably being...
News 90s Internet Sim Hypnospace Outlaw Hits Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Surf the web like it's 1999
Pure Xbox wasn't a thing in 1999, but we have to admit we quite miss the simplicity of browsing the web back in the good old days! Fortunately, you can do just that in Hypnospace Outlaw, which arrives on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass (for console and PC) on August 27th. The game is a late 90s internet simulator in which...
Poll How Important Are Achievements To You In Xbox Games?
Are you a completionist?
A topic we don't talk about too often here at Pure Xbox is Achievements. We all know what they are - rewards that boost your Gamerscore every time you complete certain tasks in games - and the feature has been around ever since Microsoft introduced it with the Xbox 360 in 2005. There appear to be quite a few schools of...
News Become Park Manager In The New Jurassic World Minecraft DLC
Craft and train dinosaurs
Mojang has revealed a brand-new DLC pack for Minecraft today - and it's a big one! With the new Jurassic World DLC, you'll be able to manage the dinosaur resort of your dreams. According to the developer, you'll be able to craft and train dinosaurs, build exhibits, solve problems, and go on expeditions to discover dinosaur...
News Relaxing Indie Spiritfarer Has Just Shadow Dropped On Xbox Game Pass
A cosy management game about dying
We weren't expecting this! Indie game Spiritfarer, which is described as a "cosy management game about dying," has just shadow dropped on a range of platforms including Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass. In the game, you'll play as Stella - ferrymaster to the deceased - as you befriend spirits and release them into the...
Random Crazy Halo Modder Designs 'The Longest Warthog Possible'
Aka the "Long Hog"
If you're a fan of Halo (and we know many of you are), you'll likely get a chuckle or two out of this absolutely ridiculous mod by the programmer @Inferbro, for the PC version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Custom Edition. It takes the "Long Hog" Warthog from the
News It Looks Like Crysis Remastered Will Be Released This Friday
According to a PlayStation Access video
It was back in early July that Crytek announced it was delaying the release of Crysis: Remastered "by a few weeks" in order to polish the game, and now it looks like it's on its way later this week. The company hasn't unveiled anything officially yet, but popular YouTube channel PlayStation Access has let...
News Xbox Veteran Who Named Duke Controller After His Son Passes Away
"His easy smile, charm and relentless crazy drive was instrumental"
We've got some sad news to share with you, folks. Former Microsoft employee Brett Schnepf, who was a member of the original Xbox team and even named the iconic "Duke" controller after his son, has passed away (via GameSpot). In a message on Twitter, original Xbox creator Seamus...
News 343 Begins Flighting For Halo 3: ODST On Xbox & PC
Available to Halo Insiders
343 Industries has revealed that August flighting has begun for Halo 3: ODST on Xbox One and PC, available to selected members of the Halo Insider Program. The game's campaign is already available to Xbox One owners of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, but this is the first time we've seen it as part of the PC...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
Prepare for take-off
It's time to take to the skies! Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on PC, and is included as part of the Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription services. You're looking at around a 100GB download, so expect it to take a while, and you'll need to have around 150-200GB free space on your PC for...
News Hitman's Ghost Mode Is Being Turned Off Permanently Soon
And won't feature in Hitman 3
IO Interactive has confirmed as part of a list of game modes for the upcoming Hitman 3 that Ghost Mode will no longer be making a return, and will be turned off permanently in Hitman 2 later this month. The mode is a 1v1 competitive multiplayer feature which sees two players race to eliminate the same target, but IO...
News Untitled Goose Game Adds Two-Player Co-Op For Free In September
Another goose is loose
Honk! The developer behind the wildly successful Untitled Goose Game has today revealed as part of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase that a free two-player co-op mode will be added to the game on September 23rd. You'll be able to play through the game as two horrible geese, "honking twice as much, teaming up to plan pranks,...
Monday17th Aug 2020
News These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 18-21)
Including a couple of major Game Pass titles
Talk about a big week! We've got some major releases coming to Xbox over the next few days, including two huge Xbox Game Pass titles (Battletoads and Microsoft Flight Sim for PC), PGA Tour 2K21, the new version of Super Lucky's Tale, a puzzle game based on freakin' Peaky Blinders
News Xbox Series X Makes An Appearance At The Xperion E-Arena In Germany
So close you could almost touch it
Until now, very few people outside of Microsoft have seen the Xbox Series X in person. But with just three months left until it hits stores, it's bound to start making some appearances - like at the Xperion E-Arena in Cologne. As you can see from the images below, the Xbox Series X was recently exhibited at the...
News Retailer Listing Possibly Hints At Xbox One S Console Revision
Spotted by an employee
US Retailer Target has reportedly begun listing a 'version 2' of the Xbox One S as part of its internal product system, possibly hinting that a console revision could be on the way (via VGC). This was revealed by a supposed employee of the company on Twitter, who shared an image of the listing which apparently had "just...
Random This Fall Guys Xbox Series X Concept Needs To Be A Reality
Oh, and we can we have the game too?
You've probably heard about Fall Guys by now - the battle royale Takeshi's Castle / Total Wipeout style party game that has enjoyed huge success on PC and PlayStation 4 since its release earlier this month. We've love to see the game come to Xbox in the near future, but for now, we'll have to make-do with this...
News Xbox Will Soon Allow You To Sign Into Multiple Devices At Once, Says Report
Useful for Project xCloud
If you're someone who likes the idea of using Project xCloud to play games on your phone while also watching Netflix on your Xbox One, you might have run into an issue - your Gamertag can only be signed into one of those devices at a time, meaning you have to make a choice between one or the other. Fortunately, it looks...
News WB Games Montreal Unveils Latest Teaser For Rumoured Batman Game
Set to be revealed this week
WB Games Montreal has kicked off its latest round of teasers for its long-rumoured Batman game, which is expected to be in attendance at the upcoming DC FanDome event this Saturday. However, we might even get some details before then - a new teaser website for the game reads the message "we have been expecting you"...
News Here's A Look At The Achievements List For Battletoads
Releases this week with Xbox Game Pass
We've got a couple of big releases with Xbox Game Pass this week - the first is Tuesday's Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is already getting rave reviews, and the other is the long awaited return of Battletoads on Thursday. Ahead of the game's release, Rare has revealed the list of achievements that will be...
News Jack Black Reportedly Set To Cameo In Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Taking the role of Officer Dick
There's been a lot of speculation about which special characters will make their way into the upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster, and it looks like the first of these has arrived in the form of film and Tenacious D star Jack Black. Posted to Reddit, the image below has reportedly been ripped from the PC...
UK Charts UFC 4 Emerges Victorious After A Successful Debut
Comes out swinging
The latest entry in EA Sports' popular UFC series hit Xbox One last week, and it looks to have gone down a treat - it's stormed to the top of the UK charts, surpassing Animal Crossing and Ghost of Tsushima. The lineup also includes three additional Xbox games in the form of FIFA 20, Grand Theft Auto V and F1 2020. They all retain...
Sunday16th Aug 2020
News Two More Of August's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Free for Xbox Live Gold members
You can now begin downloading the second batch of August 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Override: Mech City Brawl and original Xbox game Red Faction II. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what...
News Did This Monster Energy Halo Infinite Promo Just Reveal The Price Of The Xbox Series X?
Let's do the math
As you might have already heard by now, there's a story doing the rounds within the Xbox community that the price of the Xbox Series X has potentially been revealed via a Monster Energy X Halo Infinite promotion. There are 200 first prizes up for grabs - with each winner receiving a copy of Halo Infinite and an Xbox Series X...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale 2020?
What's in your cart?
After months of anticipation, this year's Xbox Summer Sale finally began earlier this week - featuring over 400 deals on games, bundles and add-ons across a wide range of quality titles. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides below: All 400+ Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In The...
Pick One Which Of These Call Of Duty Games Is Your Favourite?
Give us your verdict
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with so many Call of Duty titles currently available in the Xbox Summer Sale, we've picked out three recent entries in the series to battle over. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Call of Duty: WWII (2017) Call of Duty returns to...
Saturday15th Aug 2020
News Microsoft Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards To Some Xbox Players
Celebrating the Ultimate Game Sale
The huge Xbox Summer Sale (also known as the Ultimate Game Sale) began earlier this week, and as a result, Microsoft has been celebrating by rewarding select Xbox players with free gift cards. However, there's a catch. As pointed out by various commenters on Reddit, it looks like these freebies are restricted to a...
Hands On Project xCloud Works Almost Impossibly Well
'There are moments where this feels like a native handheld experience'
I’ve spent the last few days playing Halo without an Xbox in sight. Microsoft have taken Game Pass Ultimate, a service that was already rolling in value, and have unquestionably made it the greatest deal in gaming with Project xCloud. Not only do you get access to hundreds of...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's Latest Update Is 65GB Larger On Xbox Than PS4
Due to an "unforeseen bug"
If you've been hoping to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on your Xbox One over the past 24 hours, you'll likely have run into a sizeable update - the latest one clocks in at a massive 66GB, despite only being 1GB on PS4. Infinity Ward says the reason for this is due to an "unforeseen bug with the Microsoft patch...
News Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remaster Listed On Amazon With November Release Date
Available to pre-order
We've had another sighting of the upcoming Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster! While EA hasn't actually announced it yet, the game recently appeared via Australian and New Zealand online retailer Mighty Ape, and now it's also on Amazon UK - this time with a scheduled release date. According to the listing, Need For Speed:...
News Over 2,000 Indie Games Have Now Been Shipped Via ID@Xbox
Program has paid out more than $1.5 billion in royalties
Microsoft's ID@Xbox program - which promotes independent games and allows developers to self-publish on Xbox One and Windows 10 - reached a major milestone this week. During episode 709 of the official Xbox podcast with Larry Hryb and Jeff Rubenstein, ID@Xbox director Chris Charla revealed...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14th)
Bought anything in the Summer Sale?
Welcome to the weekend! It's another big one in the world of Xbox - Final Fantasy VII was recently added to Xbox Game Pass, three major titles are available with Xbox Free Play Days, and the massive Xbox Summer Sale has officially begun, featuring over 400 deals on games, bundles and add-ons! Here's what we're...
News Shoot Some Hoops With The Free NBA 2K21 Demo Later This Month
Try out the improved Pro Stick
The release of the much-anticipated NBA 2K21 is just around the corner - it arrives September 4th for Xbox One - and you'll be able to try it out for yourself in a free demo beginning Monday, August 24th. Details about what the demo will include remain limited for now, but it looks like we'll at least be able to...
Friday14th Aug 2020
News Xbox Boss: Our Approach Isn't About Selling More Consoles Than PS5
"It is a fundamental difference than the traditional console war"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on the latest episode of Animal Talking recently (you've probably heard about it by now), and gave his thoughts on a wide range of topics during the interview. One of these was Xbox's player-centric focus heading into the next generation, and as part...
Guide All Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2020
40+ classics from Xbox past
The Xbox Summer Sale has arrived! This year's sale features discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons, available for ten days from August 14th until August 24th. We've already highlighted some of the best deals and bargains available in the sale, but what about backwards compatible games? There are over 40 great...
News Phil Spencer: It Feels Very Different To Play Games On Xbox Series X
"It's hard to go back"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently appeared on the 'Animal Talking' show with Gary Whitta, and talked about a whole range of topics, including his experiences with the Xbox Series X so far. Spencer pointed out that he's been using the next-gen system for quite some time now, and admitted that as a result, he's finding it very...
Guide Best Bargains Under £10 In The Xbox Summer Sale 2020
Great games at super low prices
The Xbox Summer Sale has arrived! This year's sale features discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons, available for ten days from August 14th until August 24th. Trying to sort through all the deals can be tough - especially when you're working to a budget - so we've decided to highlight some of the best...
Talking Point Should The Xbox One Version Of Halo Infinite Be Scrapped?
"It needs to be gone"
A few weeks before Halo Infinite was delayed, 343 Industries published an official statement regarding concerns about the game's graphics. It even acknowledged the fact the team had "heard" the Digital Foundry assessments, which broke down Halo Infinite's gameplay reveal in detail. Now that the latest news about the game's...
News EA Access To Be Rebranded As 'EA Play' From Next Week
Getting a fresh new name and look
EA has announced that it is rebranding its EA Access (console) and Origin Access (PC) subscriptions beginning next week on August 18th - the new name for both of them will be 'EA Play'. In a blog post, the company explained that "moving all the benefits to a single brand is an important step in streamlining our...
News The Scott Pilgrim Game Might Finally Be Making A Comeback
After being delisted in 2014
It's been six long years since the cult classic Scott Pilgrim VS. The World game was delisted on Xbox, but according to Scott Pilgrim's creator Bryan Lee O'Malley, it might finally be on its way back. O'Malley mentioned back on August 11th that he's been trying to arrange a re-release of the game for years now, but...
News Wasteland 3 Will Be 'Epic In Size', Says InXile CEO Brian Fargo
Hits Xbox Game Pass later this month
The highly-anticipated next entry in the squad-based RPG Wasteland 3 arrives later this month on Xbox One, PC and Xbox Game Pass, and it sounds like it's going to be very large in scale. That's according to GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg, who recently shared a quote from inXile Entertainment CEO...
News WB Montreal Will Reveal Its New Game At DC FanDome
Reported to be Batman 'Gotham Knights'
It's been rumoured for a while, but now it's confirmed - Warner Bros. Games' Montreal studio will reveal its new game at the upcoming DC FanDome event on August 22nd. The full schedule for the event has been unveiled, which includes an announcement and first look at the game - reported by Eurogamer to be a...
News GTA's Lazlow Jones Leaves Rockstar After Almost 20 Years
Writer, producer & radio host
You might know Rockstar Games' Lazlow Jones best for his role as an in-game radio presenter and the host of Fame or Shame in Grand Theft Auto V, but he's also served as a writer, director and producer on various Rockstar series' over the past 20 years, including Red Dead Redemption and Bully. Unfortunately, as spotted...
Thursday13th Aug 2020
News Xbox Summer Sale Now Live, 400+ Games Discounted
The 'Ultimate Game Sale'
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons, available for ten days from August 14th until August 24th. We've highlighted a select few of the most notable deals in the table below, but you can find a full list of everything on offer courtesy of Xbox Live's Major...
News Phil Spencer Teases 'Really Great' Announcements For Xbox Game Pass
Watch this space
Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on the 'Animal Talking' show last night, and among the many topics that were discussed during the episode was the huge success of Xbox Game Pass. As transcribed by Stevivor (the full video isn't currently available to watch on demand), Spencer reportedly teased some "strong" and "really great" things...
News The Xbox Summer Sale Officially Begins Tomorrow
Update: 10 days of discounts
Update (Thu 13th Aug, 2020 18:05 BST): It's official! Various Xbox Twitter accounts are now publicising the sale (known as the Ultimate Game Sale), which will take place for ten days from tomorrow, August 14th until August 24th. We'll let you know when the deals go live! Original story (Thu 13th Aug, 2020 13:40 BST):...
News Phil Spencer Praises PS5 Design, Talks 'Quietness' Of The Xbox Series X
'I’m sure Sony had similar goals'
Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently appeared on the Animal Talking show with Gary Whitta, and talked a bit about the differences between the design of the Xbox Series X and PS5. While also discussing the lack of audible noise from the Xbox Series X and how the team had focused on making "a really quiet console,"...
News Phil Spencer Admits The Halo Infinite Delay Is A Bummer
But believes it's for the best
Earlier this week, 343 Industries dropped an absolute bombshell when it announced Halo Infinite would be delayed until 2021 "to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience" that meets its vision. Since then, 343 founder Bonnie Ross has apologised for disappointing many fans while at the same...
News Final Fantasy VII Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Relive the classic all over again
If you've never played 1997's classic Final Fantasy VII (or you just want to relive it all over again), now is the time! The game is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and PC. This is not the remake that hit PlayStation recently - instead, it's a port of the original game which includes extra features...
News Japan Will Get The Xbox Series X This November, Confirms Microsoft
No delays this time around
If you remember the launch of the Xbox One back in November 2013, you might recall that the release of the console was delayed in Japan significantly - it didn't arrive until September of the next year. Fortunately, there won't be any such delays this time around, as Microsoft has confirmed to Japanese outlet Game Watch...
Video Watch Xbox Boss Phil Spencer's Full Animal Crossing Interview
Never thought we'd be saying that
Xbox boss Phil Spencer was a special guest on the latest episode of 'Animal Talking' last night - a late night show hosted from within Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch. We've already highlighted various topics that were discussed during the interview, such as Halo Infinite's delay, Xbox Game Pass...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (13-16 Aug)
A fighter, a racer and an MMO
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed that the Standard Edition of Injustice 2 is 75% off this weekend, while the Ultimate Pack is 80% off. Original story: 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, spanning a range of...
News Bus Simulator 21 Pulls Into The Xbox Station Next Year
Featuring a brand-new open world
Astragon Entertainment has announced that Bus Simulator 21 - the latest entry in the simulation series - is coming to Xbox next year in " the fullest bus driving experience we have ever built." The game will be packed with new features, highlighted by a brand-new open world called Angel Shorts set in the United...
News SpongeBob Rehydrated Has Already Sold Over 1 Million Copies
It's exceeded expectations
THQ Nordic announced today as part of the Embracer Group Q1 Report Webcast Presentation that SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated has got off to a fantastic start since its release in June, notching up over one million sales in just under two months. The success of the game reportedly "exceeded...
News Red Dead Online's Bug-Filled Update Has Been Rolled Back
It was branded unplayable by some fans
Rockstar Games has today rolled back its latest update to Red Dead Online, which had previously caused all sorts of trouble for the game, introducing a number of glitches and issues. In a statement, Rockstar revealed that it will continue eliminating any remaining issues in the future, but for now has simply...
News Dead By Daylight Now Features Cross-Play Across All Platforms
Also with 'cross-friends' support
Great news, Dead by Daylight fans! As of today, the multiplayer survival horror game features cross-play and 'cross-friends' support across all platforms, allowing everyone to join the world of the Entity together. Specifically, cross-play is now live for the Xbox One, Windows Store, Steam, PlayStation 4 and...
Wednesday12th Aug 2020
News Project xCloud Early Access Is Now Live On Android
Available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update (Wed 12th Aug, 2020 09:30 BST): If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can now try out Project xCloud as part of the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app on the Google Play Store! In the app, navigate to the 'Cloud' section, and you'll find a list of 35+ playable games. Original story (Tue 11th...
News 343 Founder Bonnie Ross Apologises For Halo Infinite Delay
"I know we disappointed many fans"
It was revealed yesterday that developer 343 Industries was delaying Halo Infinite from its intended November release until 2021, and Founder and Head of the company Bonnie Ross has since taken to Twitter to apologise. Here's what Ross had to say following the announcement: "I know we disappointed many fans this...
News PS4 Game Horizon Zero Dawn Has Native Xbox Controller Support On PC
Pleasing to see
One of the best games on the PlayStation 4 is undoubtedly Horizon Zero Dawn, and developer Guerrilla Games recently ported the title to PC - available on the Steam platform. For those of us Xbox fans who have never tried it, it's got a really cool feature in the form of native Xbox controller support, including control mapping which...
Soapbox Despite Halo's Delay, I'm Still Stoked For The Xbox Series X Launch
There's still plenty to be excited about
I think I can speak for much of the Xbox community when I say that the news of Halo Infinite being delayed to 2021 was a disappointing blow. But as much as I'm looking forward to the latest entry in the series, there are still countless reasons as to why I'm excited to pick up an Xbox Series X at launch later...
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...
News European Union Says It's 'Aware' Of Project xCloud Block On iOS
Microsoft criticised Apple last week
Microsoft's game streaming service Project xCloud has recently begun testing on Android, but unfortunately there's no timeline for it coming to Apple devices in the near future. Last week, Microsoft criticised Apple for being "the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game...
News Playground Games Is On A Recruitment Drive For The New Fable
A long road ahead
The standout reveal of the lot at the Xbox Games Showcase last month was Fable for Xbox Series X and PC. Unfortunately, there was nothing more than a trailer confirming the series' return. If you've been wondering what has been going on with it since then, it seems Playground Games is still seeking additional talent to help out...
Rumour The Xbox Series S Reveal Might Have Been Moved To September
Following Halo Infinite's delay
The rumours are out in force again! It was recently suggested that the reveal of the Xbox Series S was still on track for this month, but now following yesterday's Halo Infinite delay announcement, it might have been pushed back. We're hearing this courtesy of industry insider Shinobi602 on
News Xbox Series X Release Date Possibly Hinted In Controller Leak
Will it be early in November?
Microsoft revealed yesterday that the Xbox Series X would officially be launching in November, and now according to a tipster, we might even know the exact date it will arrive. As pointed out by The Verge's Tom Warren on Twitter, the boxes for the recently leaked Xbox Series S / X Robot White controller reportedly have...
News Here's What's Included In The Tony Hawk 1 & 2 Remaster Demo
Available with pre-orders this week
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 demo officially drops for those who have digitally pre-ordered the game later this week, and Activision has now revealed some more details about it. The demo will take place in the iconic Warehouse level from the original game, and will allow you to skate Single Sessions - 2...
Tuesday11th Aug 2020
News Microsoft Reveals The Xbox Series X Will Launch In November
It's official!
Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X will launch globally this November, with over 100 optimized for Xbox Series X games scheduled for this year, along with thousands of backwards compatible titles. Here's what's on the way: More than 50 new games planned for this year across generations and optimized for Xbox Series X,...
Poll Will You Be Picking Up An Xbox Series X This November?
Or has Halo Infinite's delay put you off?
Microsoft announced today that the Xbox Series X will officially release this November, but also confirmed (alongside 343 Industries) that former launch title Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021. Of course, the Xbox Series X will feature over 100 optimised games at launch along with thousands of...
Video YouTuber Unboxes The New White Xbox Series X Controller
Looks like more people are getting their hands on it
Yesterday, we reported that the Xbox Series X Robot White controller had leaked, accidentally revealing the existence of the Xbox Series S in the process, and now it looks like even more people are getting their hands on it - as evidenced by this recently posted unboxing video on YouTube (skip to...
News Forza Horizon 3 Is Officially Being Delisted Soon
Update: Confirmed by Turn 10
Update: Forza Horizon's Twitter account has confirmed that Forza Horizon 3 is approaching "End of Life" status, meaning the game and its DLC will no longer be available to purchase when it is delisted at the end of September. Original story: If you haven't picked up Forza Horizon 3 yet, you might be running out of...
News Halo Infinite Has Been Delayed Until 2021
"We have made the difficult decision to shift our release"
343 Industries has confirmed today that Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021 "to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets our vision." In an update on the official Halo Waypoint website, Studio Head Chris Lee addressed the fans: Today I want to...
Rumour Microsoft Will Soon Unveil 'Another Big Reason To Get Xbox Game Pass'
But it's not a specific game
The rumours about Xbox Game Pass are out in force again at the moment! The latest comes from VentureBeat reporter and industry insider Jeff Grubb, who says that Microsoft will unveil "yet another big reason to get Game Pass in the next 2-3 weeks." As you might expect, this has sparked off a lot of speculation about...
Poll How Do You Feel About The Delay To Halo Infinite?
Give us your thoughts
You're probably aware of it by now - the highly-anticipated Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, which means it will no longer be an Xbox Series X launch title this November. In a statement, 343 Industries explained some of the reasons behind the game's delay: The decision to shift our release is the result of multiple...
Deals Over 50 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 11-18)
Small selection this week
Update: The Xbox Summer Sale has arrived! There are 400+ more games, bundles & add-ons that have joined the list below, so don't forget to check out our full roundup! Original story: It's a very small sale on Xbox this week! We've got just over 50 deals in all, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers. We're...
Poll Which Lifepath Will You Choose In Cyberpunk 2077?
Fate is in your hands
Cyberpunk 2077 might be an open-world RPG where you carve out your own adventure, but at the start of the game, you'll still have to choose from one of three lifepaths. In CD Projekt's second Night City Wire broadcast, players were introduced to the Corpo, Nomad, and Street Kid pathways. The names pretty-much sum up each one,...
News The Next BioShock Will Seemingly Be Set In A 'New, Fantastical World'
According to job listings
New 2K studio Cloud Chamber is officially working on the next entry in the BioShock series, and according to recent job listings, it looks like it won't be set in Rapture or Columbia. As highlighted by Twitter user MauroNL, multiple listings for the developer appear to suggest the game will be taking place in a "new and...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale Hyper Scape Is Now Available
Jump into Season One
If you're a fan of free-to-play shooters, we've got some good news for you! Ubisoft battle royale Hyper Scape is now available to download on Xbox One, with a download size of around 7.5GB. The game has been designed from the ground-up as an intense, vertical and fast-paced battle royale experience, allowing up to 100 players...
News Minecraft Dungeons Gets New DLC & More In September
Lots of fresh features incoming
The next DLC release for Minecraft Dungeons is on the way on September 8th, along with a selection of fresh features in a free update, and even a physical release for the game on the same day. The DLC is entitled Creeping Winter, and will bring a wintery storm to the game that threatens to consume all it touches. It...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delayed Until Next Year
"This is not a decision taken lightly"
It looks like yet another anticipated game this year will suffer a slight delay. Instead of arriving in late 2020, Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 has now been pushed back to 2021. Sorry folks! The teams behind the game, Hardsuit Labs and Paradox Interactive shared an official statement over on Twitter:...
News Codemasters' Dirt 5 Has Been Delayed, But Only By A Week
Still making its way to the start line
We've got some bad news and some good news for Dirt 5 fans. The bad news is that the game's Xbox One launch has been delayed. The good news is that you'll only have to wait another week for it! As revealed on Twitter, Codemasters has decided to put back the release of the title from October 9th to October...
Monday10th Aug 2020
Feature These 20 Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 11-14)
Here's what's on the way
It's time for another weekly roundup! We've got a couple of big releases in the pipeline over the next few days - EA Sports is unleashing the latest entry in its popular UFC series, and Ubisoft's free-to-play battle royale Hyper Scape finally makes its way to Xbox One. And that's just a taste of what's on offer! Let's take...
News Xbox Series S Console Leaked In Next-Gen Controller Packaging
It's really happening, folks
We've been hearing for months about the existence of a second next-gen Xbox - the Xbox Lockhart / Xbox Series S - and now its name has almost certainly been leaked via packaging for the new Xbox controller. In addition to the photos which first leaked above, Twitter user Zak S was able to find one of these controllers...
News Microsoft Drops 'Xbox 20/20' Phrasing From Series X Showcases
"We want to stay flexible with how we connect with you"
Back in May, Microsoft outlined a plan to showcase what happens next in the world of Xbox every month with monthly moments called 'Xbox 20/20', but it has now decided to stop using that phrasing moving forward. In an update on the Xbox Wire website, the team explained that it wanted to remain...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Leaked White Xbox Series S/X Controller
Including a side-by-side comparison
In case you missed it, the existence of the Xbox Series S - Microsoft's cheaper, lower-spec next-gen alternative to the Xbox Series X - has seemingly been leaked via official controller packaging. That packaging is for the Robot White version of the Xbox Series S / X controller, and thanks to Twitter user Zak S,...
Poll Which Next-Gen Xbox Controller Do You Prefer?
Give us your verdict
Today has given us our first proper look at the next-gen Xbox controller in white; the result of various leaks that appeared online earlier this morning, which also alluded to the existence of the Xbox Series S. And so, let's compare the two styles! Microsoft officially unveiled the black version of the controller all the way...
Rumour New Batman, Injustice Games To Be Revealed At DC FanDome
Alongside the Suicide Squad game
It was teased last week that a new Suicide Squad game would be unveiled at the DC FanDome event later this month on August 22nd, and it looks like new Batman and Injustice games might be announced too. The Batman game, which is reportedly being developed by WB Montreal, was suggested as being in attendance by...
Rumour Xbox Series S Official Reveal Still Planned For This Month
Will the leaks speed it up?
It's all happening today! The Xbox Series S - Microsoft's lower-spec alternative to the Xbox Series X - has reportedly been leaked via official next-gen controller packaging, and the company has yet to even acknowledge that it exists, despite the console having been rumoured for a very long time. Most recently, Eurogamer...
News Fast & Furious Crossroads Heavily Criticised In Initial Reviews
"Lacking in every department possible"
Slightly Mad Studios' Fast & Furious Crossroads was quietly released last Friday to almost no reviews whatsoever, and unfortunately what we've seen since suggests it's a bit of a car crash. Let's start with our friends over at Push Square - they've given the game a 3/10, stating that "not even the most...
News Harvest Moon: Mad Dash Is Heading To Xbox Soon
The series' debut on Xbox
Update: It's official! Harvest Moon: Mad Dash is coming to Xbox One on August 21st. Original story: Harvest Moon on Xbox? What madness is this?! According to True Achievements, Harvest Moon is indeed making its way to Xbox later this month on August 21st, but it's not a main title - it's a spin-off in the form of puzzler...
Video Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Episode 2
Including new gameplay footage
Update: The show has now finished, but you can catch the complete replay above! Original story: It's time for round two! The second episode of the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire livestream will provide us with details about lifepaths, show us the types of weapons we'll be using in the game when it launches this...
Sunday9th Aug 2020
News Grounded's First Patch Is Out Now, Here's What's Included
Squashing those bugs
Obsidian's survival adventure game Grounded has enjoyed a very successful launch since it released with Xbox Game Preview last month, but that's not to say it doesn't have some (unintentional) bugs! As a result, the developer has released its very first patch for the game targeting some major issues. Many of these relate to...
News Pre-Orders Appear To Surface For The Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster
Even though it hasn't been announced yet
There's been a lot of talk about the potential of a Mass Effect Trilogy remaster over the past few months, and now some customers have seemingly been able to pre-order it at major UK retailer GAME. A few days ago, an image leaked online appearing to show a list of upcoming release dates for games, including...
Video The New Xbox Store Features Lightning Fast Navigation
"WHAT an upgrade"
As we noted back on Monday, Microsoft has begun rolling out the brand-new Xbox Store to Insiders over the past week, with the final version set to be released publicly for the Xbox Series X's launch this Holiday. And based on early reports, its early preview version already looks to be a significant upgrade over the current store...
News Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Doesn't Sound Like It's Going Anywhere For Now
Remains part of WarnerMedia
In June, a report from CNBC suggested AT&T was eager to sell its video game division Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for around $4 billion to help wipe some of its debt. Interested parties included Take-Two, Electronic Arts, Activision-Blizzard, and a month later Microsoft was thrown into the mix. Now, in a...
Random Panzer Dragoon Orta Is Currently $2,699.90 In New Zealand
It's good, but not that good
How much do you love 2002 original Xbox classic Panzer Dragoon Orta? Would you be willing to pay $2,699.90 for it? Because at the moment, that's what it's going for on the New Zealand Microsoft Store. You can see a screenshot of this below, and we've also noticed a similar price on the Australian store. Of course,...
News Street Fighter's Yoshinori Ono Announces He's Leaving Capcom
After nearly 30 years with the company
Street Fighter series Executive Producer Yoshinori Ono has announced today that's he's leaving Capcom after nearly 30 years with the company, stepping down from his role as Capcom brand manager in the process. In a statement on Twitter, Ono thanked Street Fighter's fans for their continued support, and...
Saturday8th Aug 2020
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In Rare Replay?
Three decades' worth of great games
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we thought we'd celebrate Rare's 35th anniversary by going back and looking at 2015's superb Rare Replay collection on Xbox One. The game features 30 titles from throughout the company's storied history, including the likes of Banjo-Kazooie, Battletoads, Perfect Dark and...
News The UFC 4 Play First Trial Is Now Available For EA Access Members
Featuring pre-launch challenges
The latest entry in EA Sports' popular UFC series drops next week, but those who are subscribed to EA Access can now play the game for ten hours ahead of its release. The Play First Trial version of EA Sports UFC 4 also includes special pre-launch challenges, allowing you to unlock in-game currency that can be...
News Remedy Is Working On A Game In The Same Universe As Control & Alan Wake
The 'Remedy Connected Universe'
We got our first look at the returning Alan Wake in Control's AWE expansion trailer the other day, and now Remedy has announced that it marked the first step in something it's calling the 'Remedy Connected Universe'. The company says it has been planning to use its games as "doorways to a large universe" for the past...
News Xbox Insiders Can Playtest Hotshot Racing For Free This Weekend
Blisteringly fast arcade-style racing
Curve Digital has once again made its upcoming arcade-style racing game Hotshot Racing free to test for Xbox Insiders this weekend, available until 10AM PT / 5PM GMT on Monday, August 10. If you're subscribed to the Xbox Insiders program, here's how you can grab the demo: Sign into the Xbox Insider Hub app on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 8th)
Welcome to the Big Gaming Weekend!
Welcome to the Xbox Big Gaming Weekend! Microsoft has generously opened up free multiplayer for everyone over the next few days, as well as ten great games that you can play for free until Sunday night. As if that wasn't enough, six more titles were also
News id Software Teases First Expansion For DOOM Eternal - The Ancient Gods, Part One
The fight's not over yet
This year's QuakeCon is now officially underway! In the opening broadcast, id Software's Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin teased the first single-player expansion for DOOM Eternal - The Ancient Gods, Part One. Here are the full details about it from the Bethesda website: Your victory over the hordes of Hell spared Earth from...
Friday7th Aug 2020
News Sony Is Reportedly 'Moneyhatting' Some Huge Timed Exclusives
According to an industry insider
Update: Imran Khan has since provided additional comments about this on ResetEra: "There isn't a major third party out there Sony failed to approach asking what kind of deals they could work out. Some had content, some had games, some had content and games. It is not like Microsoft was not willing to offer, they...
News Indie Dev: Xbox Game Pass Is The Biggest Financial Deal I've Ever Gotten
'I had to ask them to repeat the numbers on the phone call'
Solo developer Davionne Gooden has been talking about his surreal adventure RPG She Dreams Elsewhere in a talk at GDC Summer, highlighting the impact of his game being selected for Xbox Game Pass (via GamesIndustry.biz). She Dreams Elsewhere will be coming to Xbox One and PC when it...
News Microsoft Hits Back At Apple Over Project xCloud's iOS Absence
Update: Microsoft issues fiery statement
Update (Fri 7th Aug, 2020 10:00 BST): Microsoft has hit back at Apple's explanation for Project xCloud's iOS absence, issuing a strongly worded statement criticising the company for being "the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game...
News Facebook Joins Xbox In Criticising Apple's Gaming Policies
'This is shared pain across the games industry'
It's all kicking off now! Over the past 24 hours-or-so, Microsoft and Apple have been trading statements in regards to the latter's App Store policies, which are currently preventing Project xCloud from launching on iOS. Earlier today, Microsoft criticised Apple as "the only general purpose platform...
News Rare Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Soundtracks, Merch & More
Happy anniversary, Rare!
Can you believe it's been 35 years since Rare began back in 1985?! As a result, the company is celebrating with a selection of goodies for fans, including soundtracks, merch and more. Let's start with those soundtracks. Rare has brought together a selection of tunes from its history as part of a 35th Anniversary Collection,...
News Phil Spencer Will Guest On The Animal Crossing Talk Show Next Week
We're looking forward to this
This should be good! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been announced as one of the special guests featuring on the next edition of the Animal Talking show, taking place on Wednesday, August 12th at 7PM PT. Hosted by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story co-writer Gary Whitta, the show takes place in the world of Animal Crossing: New...
News Pokémon-Like MMO Temtem Arrives On Xbox Series X In 2021
But the Xbox One version has been axed
Crema Games has announced it will be bringing its Pokémon-like MMO Temtem to the Xbox Series X in 2021. Unfortunately, though, it's no longer releasing the game on Xbox One. In an interview with IGN, Temtem director Guillermo Andrades said the team wanted to move "forward" and that meant embracing the...
News Jack Black Shares A Look At Brand-New Psychonauts 2 Gameplay
Featuring some seriously psychedelic visuals
Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 was recently delayed to 2021, but it looks to be in great shape according to this latest gameplay footage, which comes courtesy of Jack Black's JablinksiGames YouTube channel. The raw gameplay begins at 1:45 in the video (timestamped above), featuring some seriously...
News Rocksteady Will Unveil Its New Suicide Squad Game This Month
It's officially on the way
Batman: Arkham series developer Rocksteady Studios has confirmed that it will unveil its long-rumoured Suicide Squad game later this month on Saturday, August 22nd as part of Warner Bros' DC FanDome event. The new game was revealed by an official tweet from the Rocksteady Games account, which provides us with very few...
Video Take A Look Behind The Scenes At The Brand-New Battletoads
Arriving on August 20th
It's been 26 long years since the last entry in the Battletoads series, but it's finally almost here - the game arrives on Xbox One and PC as part of Xbox Game Pass on August 20th. In a new video, developer Dlala Studios & Rare have shared a look at the behind-the-scenes process of making the game, including comments...
News GTA Online's Summer Special Update Arrives Next Week
Featuring new co-op missions
Rockstar has revealed that GTA Online's Los Santos Summer Special update will arrive next week on Tuesday, August 11th, introducing a range of new features and activities. The first of these relates to the Galaxy Super Yacht - owners of the huge vessel will be able to engage in an all-new series of co-op focused...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
Reminder These 6 Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Ready to download
Darksiders Genesis Microsoft only announced that seven more games were coming to Xbox Game Pass as recently as yesterday, and now six of them are already available to download across Xbox One and PC! There are more games on the way this month - check out our recent August Xbox Game Pass roundup for a more exhaustive selection -...
Feature Xbox Big Gaming Weekend: Enjoy Free Multiplayer & 10 Great Games
Play Borderlands 3, Gears 5, etc for free
Microsoft is hosting a Big Gaming Weekend on Xbox over the next few days, including free access to a bunch of great games, as well as free Xbox Live multiplayer for everyone! Here's the full list of 10 games, complete with links to the Microsoft Store to download: ARK: Survival Evolved (Xbox One,...
News Marvel's Avengers Dev Responds To Xbox Players Amid Spider-Man Controversy
"I would say, look at all this stuff you get to play with”
There's been a lot of controversy over the past few days regarding the decision to make Marvel's Avengers content exclusive to the PlayStation versions of the game - including the character of Spider-Man. In an interview with
News Early Footage Of The Next Need For Speed Has Seemingly Leaked
Being developed by Criterion Games
It looks like very early gameplay footage of the next entry in the Need for Speed series has leaked online, as shared (but not sourced) by popular YouTuber BlackPanthaa in the video above. The build of the game is apparently taken from May or June of this year, although it looks to be extremely early in...
News Sperasoft Is Assisting 343 With The Development Of Halo Infinite
Backup is here, Chief
Phil Spencer has made it quite clear at this point that Halo Infinite will be shipping with the Xbox Series X this holiday season. To ensure the Master Chief arrives on time, 343 Industries has called on the assistance of various developers outside of Microsoft. One happens to be Sperasoft, which specialises in co-development...
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...
Random We're Loving This Trailer Of Halo Infinite For The N64
If only it were real
Ever wondered what Halo Infinite might have looked like on the Nintendo 64? Your questions have been answered! YouTuber Hoolopee has created an amazing mock-up trailer for the game which you can see above. The video is based on the recent Halo Infinite gameplay reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, although it certainly takes some...
News Microsoft Ends Project xCloud Testing On iOS, Focusing On Android For Now
Intends to reach "all devices" eventually
Microsoft has revealed that it's ended its Project xCloud preview testing on Apple iOS devices earlier than expected, with the preview continuing for Android users until September 11th. In a statement to The Verge, the company explained that it was putting its focus on the service's Android release next...
News DOOM Eternal & The Elder Scrolls Online Are Coming To Xbox Series X
With free upgrades for existing owners
Bethesda has confirmed today that it will be releasing both DOOM Eternal and The Elder Scrolls Online for Xbox Series X, with free upgrades included for owners on Xbox One. The publisher hasn't released any specific details on these versions yet (it says more information will shared in the coming weeks and...
Random Xbox Game Pass Has A New Music Video, And It's Ridiculous
Embracing the Comic Sans
There are so many great benefits to being an Xbox Game Pass owner, but the one downside is when games are announced as leaving the service, and apparently Team Xbox feels your pain. The brand's official YouTube channel has just unveiled this ridiculous Xbox Game Pass 'leaving soon' music video, which is definitely the most...
News Xbox 360 Classic Braid Is Getting A Graphical Overhaul Next Year
Available on Xbox One & Xbox Series X
Thekla has announced today that it is bringing Braid Anniversary Edition to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the first quarter of 2021, enhancing the game's visuals, audio suite and more. As noted on the game's official website, Anniversary Edition will feature a fully repainted game with much higher levels of...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends Brings Its Gritty Universe To Xbox In 2021
A 4v4 multiplayer heist game
Sumo Newcastle and Focus Home Interactive have announced today that Hood: Outlaws & Legends is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in 2021. You can watch the reveal trailer above. It's described as a 4v4 multiplayer heist game, where two teams of players compete to execute the perfect heist, in environments...
Talking Point What Does The Future Hold For Project xCloud?
Will it change the way we think about Xbox?
Microsoft recently announced that it was kickstarting a "new era" for Xbox with the addition of Project xCloud on September 15th, introducing game streaming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Android. From next month, players will be able to enjoy over 100 Xbox games via an array of phones and tablets...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Night City Wire Livestream Returns Next Week
Here's what you can expect
CD Projekt Red has revealed that it will be hosting another episode of its Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire livestream series next week, taking place on Monday, August 10 at 9AM PDT / 5PM BST. This time around, the company will share details about lifepaths, show us the types of weapons we'll be using in the game, and...
News You'll Be Able To Play As Dingodile In Crash Bandicoot 4
And it's also getting a cool N. Verted mode
Activision has shared a new look at the upcoming Crash Bandicoot 4 as part of today's PlayStation State of Play stream, revealing that one of its new playable characters will be fan favourite, Dingodile. After the events of Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped, the half dingo, half crocodile has apparently decided...
Wednesday5th Aug 2020
News Microsoft Reveals 7 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In August
The first batch of the month
Microsoft has revealed the first set of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC in August. The vast majority are arriving tomorrow, August 6th including popular action-RPG Darksiders: Genesis, as well as the first instalment in the horror series The Dark Pictures Anthology. And on August 13th, the beloved...
News Another 5 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Removal date confirmed
Update (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 14:30 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed that these five games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 14. Enjoy them while you can! Original story (Fri 31st Jul, 2020 19:00 BST): Microsoft has revealed five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in August, including a couple of...
News No Changes Being Made To Xbox Live Gold For Now, Says Microsoft
Update: The company provides a statement
Update (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 17:45 BST): Microsoft has commented on the removal of Xbox Live mentions from its Service Agreement (which you can see in the original story below), telling Windows Central the following: "The update to 'Xbox online service' in the Microsoft Services Agreement refers to the...
News Upset About PlayStation Exclusive Content? Prepare For More, Says Industry Insider
"The next year will be a marathon of getting upset"
Yesterday, Sony confirmed that various content in the upcoming Marvel's Avengers - including the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man - would be PlayStation exclusive, making some Xbox fans as green (and angry) as the Hulk
News More Perks Are Now Available For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
Naruto to Boruto, Sea of Thieves & more
Update: Microsoft has also unveiled a couple of additional Xbox Game Pass Perks that are now available - a Battle Masters Pack for World of Tanks, and a Gunfighters Pack for World of Warships: Legends. Enjoy! Original story: Microsoft has released its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for Ultimate...
News Microsoft Teams With Samsung In New Project xCloud Partnership
Including a special Xbox Game Pass app
Microsoft and Samsung have announced a new Project xCloud partnership today which will "make gaming more accessible to players around the world" - and it's a big focus of the new Galaxy Note 20. Those who pre-order the new Note 20 will have the option to select a Gaming Bundle at checkout, which will include...
Random Xbox Is Getting An Official Classic Controller Cake
Grab a slice in the UK this September
We've seen some interesting Xbox merch over the years, but this literally takes the cake - The official Xbox Classic Controller Cake is making its way to Tesco and Asda in the UK this September. This was revealed by Head of Xbox Gear John Friend on Twitter, who shared a look at the cake itself along with its...
News Sega Announces 'Global' Release For Phantasy Star Online 2
Episode 4 update now available
Update: Sega has confirmed that Phantasy Star Online 2 "global access" is now available across 33 regions on Xbox and PC following the release of its Episode 4 update earlier today. If you want to check out the full patch notes for Episode 4, you'll find them on the game's official website. Original story: It's...
News The New Xbox Store Has Begun Rolling Out To Insiders
Ahead of its public release this fall
Microsoft has has begun rolling out the brand-new Microsoft Store on Xbox to select Insiders, which will gradually be made available to more players over time before releasing publicly this fall. For now, the new store is being issued to a random subset of users located in the US, UK, Canada (English only) and...
News Obsidian Is Working On A Project That Isn't Grounded Or Avowed
Talk about a busy studio
You'd have thought Xbox studio Obsidian would have its hands full with survival adventure Grounded and upcoming fantasy RPG Avowed, but it's also working on another new project (thanks PC Gamer). This comes from Studio Design Director Josh
News Soulslike Action-RPG Mortal Shell Arrives On Xbox Later This Month
Enter into a shattered and twisted world
Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have announced today that action-RPG Mortal Shell will arrive on Xbox One later this month on August 18th (via Gematsu). "Awakening as an empty vessel, you will enter into a shattered and twisted world where the remains of humanity wither and rot," says the...
Tuesday4th Aug 2020
"Phil, let's do it again together"
Following Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase recently, head of Xbox Phil Spencer spoke about how one of his favourite moments of the entire event was when Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age was announced for the platform. "It's just an area of focus for us to make sure all creators globally feel like Xbox...
News New HDR Calibration Feature Being Rolled Out To Xbox Insiders
"Quicker and easier"
Xbox Insiders have begun receiving a new HDR Calibration App on Xbox One, which seemingly allows you to calibrate your games for HDR in a much "quicker and easier" fashion. It appears as though only a few Xbox Insiders have access to this feature at the moment, but we're assuming it'll be rolled out to the public eventually...
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 4-11)
Including a QuakeCon Sale
Still no sign of that Xbox Summer Sale! This week's list of deals is still the usual 150-or-so games, bundles and add-ons, complete with Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Quake-Con offers. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major Nelson has listed...
News Microsoft Unveils Lineup Of Mobile Gaming Accessories For Project xCloud
Now available for purchase
Following today's news that Microsoft will be launching Project xCloud as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate beginning September 15th, the company has also unveiled a new lineup of "Designed for Xbox" mobile gaming accessories. You'll find more product details over at Xbox Wire, but here's a brief overview: Razer...
News Project xCloud Will Officially Support The PlayStation 4 Controller
Yes, you can use your DualShock 4
Microsoft revealed earlier today that Project xCloud will launch with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th, and it'll be compatible with various controllers - including the PS4's DualShock 4. Until now, the DualShock 4 has worked unofficially as part of the Project xCloud Preview (albeit with some issues), but...
Guide Will Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Come To Xbox?
The popular battle royale party game
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout - the battle royale Takeshi's Castle / Total Wipeout style party game launched for PC and PS4 earlier today, and it's fair to say it's gone down a storm. It's currently the top seller on Steam, and its servers have crashed multiple times due to overwhelming player demand. There's...
News Some Xbox Fans Want To Boycott Marvel's Avengers Over Sony Deal
Spider-Man will be exclusive to PlayStation
After lots of rumours and speculation, Sony finally confirmed yesterday what some Marvel's Avengers fans on Xbox had been fearing - Spider-Man will be exclusive to the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game, arriving in early 2021. And as a result, some Xbox fans are now suggesting boycotting the game. At the...
News Project xCloud Launches With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate On September 15
With over 100 games playable
Microsoft has revealed more details today on its Project xCloud game streaming service, revealing that it's launching in beta with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th - but only on Android devices for now. As announced last month, Project xCloud will allow Ultimate subscribers to play "over 100 titles" via the...
Guide What Is Project xCloud & How Does It Work?
Everything you need to know
Microsoft announced today that Xbox Project xCloud will officially launch on Android as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th at no extra charge for subscribers to the service. But what exactly is Project xCloud, and how can it benefit you? We've put together a brief guide featuring some commonly asked...
News You Can Now Pre-Install Battletoads With Xbox Game Pass
The wait is almost over
It's finally almost here, Battletoads fans! After 26 long years, the latest game in the series arrives on August 20th, and it's now available to pre-install for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. You can grab it by heading to the official Microsoft Store page or searching for it on your Xbox One, and the install size is around...
News Pacer Brings Anti-Gravity Combat Racing To Xbox This September
'The most explosive game of its kind'
R8 Games has announced that high-octane anti-gravity racer Pacer is coming to Xbox One on September 17th. The game, which has been in Early Access on Steam for a few years now, will allow players to race in a variety of single player modes (including the battle royale inspired 'Storm') or with up to 10 players...
News No, Microsoft Hasn't Dropped The 'Xbox' From Xbox Game Pass
It's just a design choice
We reported a couple of days ago that Microsoft was changing the look of Xbox Game Pass to the design you see above, removing the word "Xbox" and replacing it with the brand's logo instead. As a result, some have speculated that the service is being renamed entirely to just "Game Pass", but this isn't the case. In a...
Monday3rd Aug 2020
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 4-7)
Another busy few days ahead
It's another fairly busy week on Xbox One over the next few days, although there aren't many AAA releases to speak of. The big highlight is undoubtedly Fast & Furious Crossroads, developed by the team behind the Project CARS series, but there are plenty of other intriguing titles on the way as well... Let's take a...
News Spider-Man Will Be Exclusive To Marvel's Avengers On PlayStation
Update: Sony confirms the rumour
Update (Mon 3rd Aug, 2020 18:05 BST): What a mess! After UK retailer Base suggested earlier today that this leak was "not correct" to IGN, Sony has now confirmed that Spider-Man will indeed be exclusive to the PlayStation versions of Marvel's Avengers, and will be added to the game in early 2021. Sorry, Xbox fans!...
News Microsoft Officially Unveils The Brand-New Xbox Store
Faster, safer and easier to use
Microsoft has today officially unveiled the brand-new Microsoft Store for Xbox, which is a completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before. It will be available for some Xbox Insiders beginning August 5th, and roll out to all users this fall. The company says the new...
News That Big 'Optimized' Logo On Xbox Series X Boxes Is Reportedly Being Removed
"Microsoft listened to feedback"
The first official Xbox Series X cover art designs were unveiled a few weeks ago, and while they generally received a good reception, there was a lot of feedback that the 'optimized for Xbox Series X' logo was too big. Now, according to a couple of reports, it looks like Microsoft has decided to remove it. This...
News Gears Tactics Is Now Available To Pre-Load On Xbox One
For Xbox Game Pass members
Gears Tactics doesn't have an official release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X as of yet, but you can already pre-load it on Xbox One if you're an Xbox Game Pass member. The game, which released for PC back in April, has just suddenly appeared on the Microsoft Store, and while the install size is only 103.2 MB for...
News Telstra Tells Customers Xbox Series X Pre-Orders Will Begin Soon
It shouldn't be long now...
Our excitement levels just went up another notch! Australian company Telstra, which is the largest mobile network in the country, is telling its customers that pre-orders for the Xbox Series X will begin soon. The message specifically refers to Xbox All Access - the service that allows you to buy your console across a...
News Unlike Xbox, PS4 Controllers Won't Work With PS5 Games
Sony unveils peripherals & accessories FAQ
Sony has unveiled a PlayStation 5 guide to compatible PS4 peripherals and accessories today, revealing that unlike Xbox with the Series X, PS4 controllers won't work with PS5 games on the next-gen system. In its blog, Sony explained the reason why it wasn't making this possible: "We believe that PS5...
News Xbox One Update Includes Reference To Series X's 'Share' Button
Getting ready for launch
Xbox Insiders have noticed a new feature added to one of the latest Alpha Skip-Ahead updates on Xbox One - button mapping for the 'Share' button on the Xbox Series X controller (thanks Windows Central). Of course, it doesn't do anything at the moment - clicking the button apparently takes you to the standard Xbox...
News Xbox Has Begun Adding Touch Controls To Project xCloud
Starting with Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
It was revealed back in March that the team at Xbox was looking into adding touch controls to Project xCloud, and it's finally here - Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is now playable with touch controls in the Project xCloud Preview. It works as you'd expect - you can use makeshift d-pad and Xbox buttons to...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Getting Crossplay Later This Year
And mouse & keyboard support on Xbox
343 Industries has revealed a large set of new features that it plans to add to Halo: The Master Chief Collection across Xbox and PC later this year, including crossplay between the two platforms. In a development update on the official Halo website, it was revealed that the team is working to add the following...
UK Charts Destroy All Humans Probes Its Way Into The Top Ten
It's like 2005 all over again
We've seen a couple of new releases join the UK top ten boxed charts over the past week. The obvious standout is the remake 2005's Destroy All Humans which impressively debuted in 3rd place, while Easy Day Studios' Skater XL also enjoyed a very good start in 7th. Elsewhere, just F1 2020 and Grand Theft Auto V rounded...
News Fortnite's JoyRide Update Will Finally Introduce Cars To The Game
Arriving later this week
Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite's JoyRide update will arrive later this week on Wednesday, August 5th, finally bringing cars to the game for the first time. It's been a long time coming! This was announced by the game's official Twitter account with a teaser image earlier today: Epic hasn't provided any further...
Sunday2nd Aug 2020
News Various Games Go Free On Xbox, But Now Returning To Full Price
Update: Most are no longer free
Update (Tue 4th Aug, 2020 10:00): Unfortunately, it looks like most of these are now going back to full price. Original Story (Sun 2nd Aug, 2020 23:30 BST): It's time for a freebie alert! Various classic Xbox games have unexpectedly gone free on the Microsoft Store, but the catch is that some of them are only free...
News Microsoft Is Making Big Changes To How You Buy Classic Xbox Games
It should be much easier moving forward
The team at Xbox hasn't been spending its weekend watching TV and catching the summer rays! Instead, it's been quietly transitioning some classic Xbox 360 games to the Microsoft Store, in a move that should ultimately make buying backwards compatible titles much easier moving forward. So, what exactly is...
News Microsoft Reveals Its New Look For Xbox Game Pass
What do you think?
As Microsoft prepares to make the transition across to the next-generation of Xbox gaming, it's been making some subtle changes to its brand. Even on social media, it's mixing things up - with the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account earlier today revealing how Game Pass was trying out a new look: As you can see, it's...
News Armature Studio Says New ReCore 'Would Be Great To See'
Would you like to see a sequel?
2016 action-adventure game ReCore was published by Xbox Game Studios and co-developed by the Texas-based Armature Studio, and despite releasing to mixed reviews, it's still considered somewhat of a hidden gem by its fans. In a recent interview with Segment Next, Armature Studio was asked about its thoughts on a new...
Pick One Which Of These August Xbox Game Pass Games Are You Most Excited For?
What takes your fancy?
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some Xbox Game Pass titles coming in August - not all of them have been announced so far, but we've already got a few big releases to look forward to. The following four games are all first-party Xbox Game Studios titles arriving on the service for Xbox One...
News Japanese Xbox Site Classes Halo Infinite As 'Battle Royale Shooting'
Let the speculation commence
There's been a lot of talk about whether or not Halo Infinite will feature a battle royale mode when its free-to-play multiplayer launches this Holiday, and according to the official Japanese Xbox website, that might be the case. Earlier today, the site was classing Halo Infinite's genre as "battle royal shooting," as...
Saturday1st Aug 2020
News Lots Of Delisted Games Return To The Xbox Store, But Quickly Taken Off Sale
Update: Almost all gone now
Update (Sun 2nd Aug, 2020 08:45 BST): Microsoft has now removed nearly all of these from sale again, with just a handful remaining. It looks like they won't stick around long! Original story (Sat 1st Aug, 2020 20:15 BST): We've got a couple of very interesting discoveries to share with you here! The first is that lots...
News Due To An Xbox Glitch, Some Players Have Received A Free GTA Game
One problem... it's in Japanese
Here's a weird one for you! It looks like overnight, some players on Xbox have received a free copy of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. The problem? It's the Japanese version. This is being reported by a handful of Xbox players on both Reddit and Twitter, with no confirmation as to why it's happened -...
Guide All Free Xbox Games With Gold In 2020
A complete list of every 2020 GwG title (as they're announced)
Looking for the latest Xbox Games with Gold titles? Struggling to remember which games you downloaded (or missed!) earlier in the year? This page lists every Games with Gold title currently announced in 2020 for Xbox One and Xbox 360 (including original Xbox games). We'll be adding to...
Random Phil Spencer Reveals What He Thinks Of Halo's Craig The Brute
Xbox boss weighs in on the meme
This is the news you've been waiting for! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed what he thinks of the Halo Infinite "Craig the Brute" meme, even going as far as to call him "our new official Xbox mascot!" If you're wondering what this whole "Craig the Brute" thing is all about, the meme originates from last week's...
News BioWare Reveals Plans For Anthem 2.0's Overhauled Loot System
"This is not an 'easy fix' and will take time"
It was back in February that BioWare confirmed it was working on a "longer-term redesign" of 2019's Anthem, and it has now shared a first look at what to expect from the new version's loot and equipment systems. Taking to the official website once more, Studio Director Christian Dailey outlined some of...
News Obsidian's New Game Reached One Million Players In The First 48 Hours
And the first update arrives later this month
This week's major release for the Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass for that matter, is Obsidian Entertainment's small but big backyard adventure, Grounded. A few days ago, we heard how the game enjoyed a very successful start on Valve's Steam platform, and now the game's director himself, Adam Brennecke,...
News Xbox Boss Praises Community For 'Really Great' Support On PC
Across Xbox Game Pass and Steam
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been taking to Twitter today to thank the Xbox community for its "really great" support on PC, incorporating both Xbox Game Pass and Steam in that category. In his message, Spencer acknowledged that the team still has work to do on PC (and has rightfully earned scepticism in the past), but...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Aug 1st)
Let us know what has your attention
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