News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 9-12)
The latest batch of games
News New Screenshots Reveal Vastly Redesigned Xbox Store
What do you think?
Guide Huge Xbox Sale Unexpectedly Begins, Over 300 Games Discounted
Update: It's the Deals Unlocked Sale
Talking Point What Xbox Series X Limited Editions Are You Hoping For?
Halo Infinite? Hellblade?
News Xbox Insiders Can Now Download A Free No Man's Sky Beta Test
In the Xbox Insiders Hub
News - 2020, Week 23
Sunday7th Jun 2020
Talking Point What Xbox Series X Limited Editions Are You Hoping For?
Halo Infinite? Hellblade?
The Xbox One X has received some fantastic limited edition bundles in recent years, capped off with arguably the very best earlier this week in the form of the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X. That was actually the last limited edition version of the console to ever be released, so Microsoft's attention now turns to the future...
Video A Playable Five-Year-Old Build Of Dead Island 2 Has Leaked
Footage on YouTube
An early, playable PC build of Dead Island 2 has been leaked online, allegedly via message board 4Chan. Various YouTubers have since posted footage of the unfinished game, and Eurogamer has reportedly verified the build is the work of then-Dead Island 2 developer Yager Development. You can catch a video of the game courtesy of...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Xbox One X Bundle Includes The First DLC Expansion
Continue your stay in Night City
If you're still unsure about whether or not you should purchase the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Limited Edition bundle, it's worth pointing out that it will also include a digital copy of the game and the first DLC expansion. While we're sure some of our readers are already aware of this, we thought it was a rather...
News Easy Day Studios' Skater XL Has Been Postponed Until Later In July
"We appreciate your understanding"
Easy Day Studios' SkaterXL has been on the radar of many Xbox skateboarding fans for some time now, but you'll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on it. Despite initially targeting a July 7th release, the developer has now pushed the skate sim back to July 28th. Announcing the delay in a Twitter post,...
Saturday6th Jun 2020
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Movie Tie-Ins Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on movie tie-ins, of which there have been many throughout Xbox history. The following three titles weren't massively successful from a critical standpoint, but have all retained plenty of fans throughout the past couple of decades. So, let's say Microsoft has...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Forza Horizon?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Forza Horizon has become one of Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios' most cherished series' over the past few years due to its vast numbers of vehicles, fantastic map designs and superb blend of arcade and simulation style racing. But how much do you know about the franchise to date? Let's find...
News The Xbox App Has Begun Rolling Out Mod Support For PC Games
Into the Breach, State of Decay and more
Ever since the new Xbox (Beta) app for PC was first released, players have been questioning whether their favourite PC games, including Xbox Game Pass titles, will eventually get mod support. Now, it looks like Microsoft has begun rolling out this feature, with multiple games offering the ability to enable...
Video A Look At The Cancelled Marvel Avengers Game Running On Xbox 360
Avengers disassemble
In 2011 - long before Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers was announced - THQ Studio Australia and Blue Tongue Entertainment were working on their very own first-person version of the popular superhero series for Xbox 360 and multiple other platforms. Its release was planned to coincide with the first Avengers movie, but THQ began...
News EA Extends Madden NFL 21 Free Upgrade Offer For Xbox Series X
Due to fan feedback
Following the reveal of Madden NFL 21 during May's Inside Xbox broadcast, EA confirmed that Xbox One versions of the game would be upgraded to the Xbox Series X version for free until March 31, 2021. Now, the company has revealed that it has extended the offer until the release of Madden NFL 22. The program EA is using is called...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 6th)
Buying anything in the Deals Unlocked Sale?
The weekend starts here! As usual, there are plenty of Xbox deals to take advantage of over the next few days. Three games are available to try with Xbox Live Free Play Days, and there's a massive Deals Unlocked Sale currently ongoing at the Microsoft Store. Here's what we're playing over the next couple...
Friday5th Jun 2020
News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 9-12)
The latest batch of games
Next week sees twelve more games coming to the Microsoft Store for Xbox One, with possibly a few more yet to be revealed. Xbox Wire hasn't unveiled a full list of titles for the week commencing June 8th as of yet, so we'll let you know if we hear of any additional releases. Let's take a look at the list of games below...
News Xbox Insiders Can Now Download A Free No Man's Sky Beta Test
In the Xbox Insiders Hub
Last month, Microsoft announced that No Man's Sky would be coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, along with a Windows 10 PC version of the game. It looks like the team is doing some preparation ahead of its release, as a new No Man's Sky Beta Test is now available for Xbox Insiders. If you're subscribed to the Xbox Insiders...
News The Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Is Now Available To Buy
Update: Selling out fast
Update: These are going in and out of stock across a variety of retailers. We advise you to keep checking regularly! Please note that some links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our FTC Disclosure for more...
Guide The Biggest Xbox 360 Offers In The Huge Deals Unlocked Sale
All backwards compatible on Xbox One
Yesterday marked the beginning of the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale, which runs on the Microsoft Store until June 15. But since we first rounded up some of the major offers, a fairly wide array of backwards compatible Xbox games have also been added to the sale. So, with that in mind, we've picked out some of the...
News Former Rockstar Leaker Stamps Out Rumour About A Red Dead Redemption Remake
"There is not one bit of evidence"
You might have heard rumours over the past week about the possibility of Rockstar Games announcing a Red Dead Redemption remake (running on the Red Dead Redemption 2 engine) for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PC. The now-deleted post originally surfaced on
News Microsoft Is Offering £10 Off Custom Xbox Design Lab Controllers
Create your own controller
Looking to create your very own Xbox Wireless Controller? Now is the time to do so, as Microsoft is offering £10/$10 off all Xbox Design Lab controllers for a seemingly limited time. If you've never heard of Xbox Design Lab, it allows you to put together your own combination of colours and materials to create a custom...
News Epic Games: Unreal Engine 5 Will Run Well On All Next-Gen Platforms
"The next generation is going to be amazing for all gamers"
Epic Games' Tim Sweeney and Kim Libreri recently took part in an interview with GameSpot for the company's Play For All event, and talked more about Unreal Engine 5 and Xbox Series X. Last month, the company's
News The Next Chapter Of Destiny 2 Will Be Revealed On June 9, Confirms Bungie
Update: "The future of Destiny 2 arrives"
Update (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 12:40 BST): Bungie has since re-uploaded this clip (along with the other one you see below) and provided more details on where you can watch the big reveal next week. The company says you can "tune in for the next chapter of Destiny 2" on Mixer, YouTube and Twitch on June 9 at 9AM...
News 343 Industries Hiring For "New Project In The Halo Universe"
Looking for a Senior Producer
The Holiday 2020 release of Halo Infinite for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X is fast approaching, but according to a new job listing, 343 Industries is already looking towards a "new project in the Halo universe." This was spotted by Twitter user Klobrille earlier today, with the Microsoft Careers advert noting the 343...
News EA Play Live 2020 Has Been Postponed Until June 18
Pushed back a week
EA has announced that its EA Play Live event that was scheduled to take place next week on June 11th has been pushed back to June 18th. The company revealed the new date in a statement on Twitter. "With the important conversations taking place and important voices being heard around the world right now, we're moving our time to...
Thursday4th Jun 2020
Guide Huge Xbox Sale Unexpectedly Begins, Over 300 Games Discounted
Update: It's the Deals Unlocked Sale
Update (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 09:30 BST): It's now official! Xbox Live's Major Nelson has confirmed this is the "Deals Unlocked Sale", which is ongoing until June 15. You'll find a complete list of deals over at the Xbox website. Original Story (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 14:48 BST): Here's something we weren't expecting! A...
Guide Incredible Bargains Under £10 In The Deals Unlocked Xbox Sale
Fantastic games at low prices
Update (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 09:30 BST): Xbox Live's Major Nelson has confirmed this is the "Deals Unlocked Sale", which is ongoing until June 15. You'll find a complete list of deals over at the Xbox website. Original story (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 16:15 BST): Microsoft sprung a surprise Xbox sale on us earlier today and it's...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free This Weekend (June 4-7)
Starting today
Here we go again! Microsoft has made another three games available to play via its Xbox Live Free Play Days promotion over the next few days, complete with discounts for all titles. This week, the batch includes 2017's Sonic Forces, retro Konami collection Arcade Classics Anniversary, and the remastered, HD version of Super Monkey...
News Rare's Sea Of Thieves Is Already A Top Seller On Steam
Over 10,000 peak players
Yesterday, we noted that Xbox Game Studios title Sea of Thieves had been released on the Steam platform, two years after its initial release on PC. And so far, it looks like it's gone down a treat, with the game quickly rising to the top of the Steam "global top sellers" list. According to SteamCharts, Sea of Thieves has...
News You Can Now Play UEFA Euro 2020 For Free In PES 2020
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Huge football tournament UEFA Euro 2020 won't be taking place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but you can now play it in eFootball PES 2020. The free update went live earlier today, allowing you to sample the cup competition across a variety of modes. New cutscenes and animations for UEFA Euro 2020 are...
News Kingdoms Of Amalur Is Officially Getting A Remaster This August
Update: It's official!
Update (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 16:30 BST): It's official! Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Kaiko have announced that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is coming to Xbox One on August 18. A $109.99 Collector’s Edition will also reportedly be available, featuring a Alyn Shir collectible statue, soundtrack CD, Amalur key chain and...
News Epic Delays Launch Of Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 By A Further Week
"We appreciate your patience and understanding"
Epic Games has announced that it's delayed the start of Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 for a third time. The new season, which was previously scheduled for June 11, will now begin on Wednesday, June 17. Live event "The Device" is set to take place two days earlier on Monday, June 15. In a statement,...
Video Take A Look At The New Multiplayer Mode In SpongeBob SquarePants Rehydrated
Are you ready, kids?
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated officially hits Xbox One later this month on June 23, and THQ Nordic has released a video of the game's multiplayer mode, which is brand-new to the remake. You can see footage of the multiplayer above, which takes the form of a horde mode for up to two players both...
News Battlefield V's Final Major Content Update Is Now Live On Xbox One
8.8GB download
EA revealed back in April that Battlefield V would be getting its final major content update this summer, and it's now available for download on Xbox One. The update adds two new maps (the all-new Al Marj Encampment and redesigned Provence), nine new weapons, six new vehicles, five new gadgets, and three new types of grenades...
Wednesday3rd Jun 2020
News New Screenshots Reveal Vastly Redesigned Xbox Store
What do you think?
Update: Journalist Brad Sams has posted a hands-on video with the new design via Thurrott, which you can see above. Original Story: Late last week, we shared the news that a mysterious "Mercury" app had appeared on some Xbox One owners' consoles, with Windows Central suggesting it w
News The Xbox Console Companion App For Windows 10 Is Being Replaced
By the new Xbox app
If you regularly use (and update) the Xbox Console Companion App on your Windows 10 PC, you might have noticed that it's displaying a new message. It's now prompting you to download "the new Xbox app," which is said to be replacing the Xbox Console Companion. "Discover and download new games with Xbox Game Pass, see what your...
Roundup Grab Some Far Cry Bargains In This Week's Xbox Sale
As low as £0.71
Big Far Cry fan? Even if you're never sampled the franchise, there are some fantastic deals in this week's Xbox Live sale that you might be interested in. Two of the series' classics are even available for under £1, and they're both backwards compatible on Xbox One. It doesn't get better than that! The following games are all...
News The Xbox Series X Will Launch In Japan This Holiday, Confirms Microsoft
Revealed by Famitsu
According to Japanese outlet Famitsu, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X will launch in the country during the "2020 holiday season". Halo Infinite, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Scarlet Nexus and Bright Memory: Infinite have all been confirmed for domestic release so far (thanks VGC). This could mean Microsoft is...
News WWE 2K's New Executive Producer Hints At Possible GM Mode Revival
One of the most requested features
Recently appointed WWE 2K executive producer Patrick Gilmore took part in a Reddit Q&A last week, and revealed new information on the future of the series. During this, he responded to calls for the return of General Manager Mode, saying it's "one of the most requested features we get." GM Mode was first...
News You'll Be Able To Take Your First Steps In Elite Dangerous Next Year
New Odyssey expansion
Frontier Developments has announced an expansion for Elite Dangerous called Elite Dangerous: Odyssey is coming to Xbox One next year. For the first time, it'll allow you to take your first steps on "countless unique planets as you discover land untouched since time began." Elite Dangerous: Odyssey will feature the ability to...
News Project Cars 3 Races Onto Xbox One This Summer, Watch The Trailer
Watch the trailer
Bandai Namco has revealed that Project CARS 3 is coming to Xbox One later this summer. You can watch the new announcement trailer above, which features some typically stunning visuals. We've received limited information on the game so far, although according to GamesRadar, it's set to feature a brand-new career mode, car...
News CD Projekt Red Postpones Its Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event
Until 25th June
Due to the current events taking place in America and elsewhere around the globe, the Polish developer, publisher, and distributor CD Projekt Red has made the decision to postpone its Night City Wire broadcast, which was originally scheduled to take place on 11th June. It's now been pushed back to 25th June - and as noted in the...
News Sea Of Thieves Has Officially Sailed Onto Steam
Available now
It was revealed back in April that Rare's Sea of Thieves would be coming to the Steam platform in the near future, and now it has officially arrived. The game is available at a price of £34.99. As Steam and the Microsoft Store are separate platforms, existing PC owners who are eager to play this way will need to buy the game again...
Tuesday2nd Jun 2020
Deals Over 80 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Bit of a quieter one
After weeks of big sales on Xbox Live, things have finally quietened down. There are just over 80 games, bundles and add-ons available over the next few days, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. That said, there are still some tempting offers available, including a major Far Cry sale and offers on Tom Clancy's...
News Lucky Fan Receives Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Early
Purchased in Spain
It seems like lots of Cyberpunk 2077 fans have been eagerly awaiting the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Bundle, which will be the final limited edition version of the console to ever be released. But while it hasn't officially been made available for pre-order in most countries yet, someone has already received theirs...
News Xbox Stands With PlayStation In Support Of Black Lives Matter Movement
Both brands speak out
Xbox has been speaking out on social media about the anti-racism protests currently talking place in the US surrounding the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. In a statement on Twitter, the brand echoed Microsoft's tweet about using its platform to "amplify voices from the Black and African American community at...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Gets A Cool Pre-Order Steelbook
Well, more like freezing
American retailer Best Buy is offering an exclusive SteelBook case for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga in Canada and the US, with the game set to release for Xbox One later this year. The case features a LEGO Han Solo trapped in Carbonite, and it looks fantastic! However, Best Buy has warned fans it's only available in...
News Microsoft: Players Have Spent Over $1.4 Billion On ID@Xbox Games
Huge figures
ID@Xbox regional lead Agostino Simonetta recently appeared at the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit, and revealed some key statistics about the self-publishing program. As pointed out by True Achievements, Simonetta noted that Xbox One players have spent over $1.4 billion on games coming from the indie program since it began in 2014:...
News Konami Releases Action Platformer Skelattack For Xbox One
Available now
We weren't expecting this one! Konami has released 2D action platformer Skelattack for Xbox One, which has been developed by indie studio Ukuza. The game previously hadn't received an official release date for the system (or any other platforms), so this is certainly a surprise announcement. You can watch the trailer for Skelattack...
Talking Point What Games Do You Want To See Added To Xbox Game Pass In June?
Let us know
The month of June has arrived, with another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles set to be unveiled over the next few weeks. Microsoft has generally kept quiet on what to expect so far, although we already know that at least 11 games will be leaving the service in the near future. With that in mind, we're guessing quite a few will be added in...
Video Check Out The Multiplayer For Upcoming FPS Disintegration
Arrives this month
Sci-fi shooter Disintegration releases later this month for Xbox One on June 16th, and the official Xbox YouTube channel has released a new video showcasing its multiplayer features in depth, centred around three modes called Zone Control, Collector and Retrieval. In Zone Control, you'll compete to capture specific areas on the...
Monday1st Jun 2020
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Bargains
Don't miss out
It's almost that time already! Another Xbox Live sale begins tomorrow, with a couple of hundred deals likely to be made available through the week. But until then, there are still over 150 games, bundles and add-ons available from last week's sale that you can take advantage of. We've again highlighted some of the best bargains under...
Rumour Sega To Rebrand The Xbox Series X In Japan? Don't Count On It
Key opinion leader weighs in
Last week, a Japanese tech journalist teased he would reveal a "huge scoop" relating to SEGA on June 4th, as pointed out by Gematsu. But according to new reports, it won't be related to Microsoft. Various Xbox rumours were thrown around over the weekend, including that SEGA might be rebranding Microsoft's next-gen...
News Xbox Insiders Now Have Access To New Xbox Game Pass Overlays
It's not just Game Pass, either
If you're an Xbox Insider, you might have noticed that new overlays have been rolled out for Xbox Game Pass, Games with Gold and EA Access titles. The feature was applied to Beta, Delta and Omega ring users last week. This means when you're browsing your Xbox One library, an overlay will inform you of which games...
News Scorn Dev: The Xbox Series X SSD Solution Is An Incredible Improvement
High praise from Ebb Software
The studio behind upcoming Xbox Series X console exclusive Scorn recently conducted another interview with Wccftech, and talked a bit more about some of the benefits the next-gen system provides in terms of development. Asked specifically about Xbox Velocity Architecture, as well as loading screens and how similar the...
News Sony Has Delayed This Week's PS5 Games Event
"We do not feel that right now is a time for celebration"
Sony has revealed that it has delayed this week's upcoming games-focused PS5 digital event in light of anti-racist protests currently taking place in the US. In a statement issued via Twitter, it noted it wanted to "stand back and allow more important voices to be heard." The company had...
News Frontier CEO Suggests Physical Games Could "More Or Less" Go Away In 2-3 Years
"We've seen an acceleration in the transition from physical to digital"
Frontier Developments founder and CEO David Braben has suggested it could be just two to three years until physical games "more or less" go away. Braben revealed this prediction during a recent GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit Online, in which he noted that due to the...
News Codemasters Signs Five-Year Deal To Create World Rally Championship Games
First game coming in 2023
Racing specialist Codemasters has announced that it has secured the rights to the FIA World Rally Championship, and will be releasing annual WRC games from 2023 to 2027. The new deal will also allow the company to handle eSports tournaments based on the franchise. Until then, Video Games Chronicle claims it's understood...
News EA Sports Delays Madden NFL 21 Reveal Due To US Protests
“We’ll find another time to talk football with you."
EA Sports has delayed plans to unveil a first look at Madden NFL 21 today, saying its immediate attention is "actions we can take to drive change against the unjust treatment and systematic bias that is plaguing this nation and our world." The company's comments follow widespread US protests...
UK Charts Saints Row And Maneater Drop Out The Top 10
And there's a new number one
It's UK charts roundup time! The top ten boxed UK sales chart was dominated by PS4 titles last week due to the beginning of the Days of Play sale, which continues until June 8th. In the process, the previous week's new releases of Maneater and Saints Row: The Third - Remastered fell to 23rd and 24th respectively...
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Deals Over 80 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
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Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Bargains
