News Another 9 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week (June 30th)
Update: Date confirmed
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For July 2020
Including a Saints Row classic
News Three More Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
In fact, they're almost here...
News Xbox Boss 'Felt Good' After Watching Sony's PS5 Show
"I think we're in a very good position"
Random Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Keeps His Series X Sideways
Looks better on the shelf
News Phil Spencer: People Will Be Really Pleased With July's Xbox Series X Event
"Halo will be a big part of it"
News - 2020, Week 26
Sunday28th Jun 2020
Random Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Keeps His Series X Sideways
Looks better on the shelf
We know what the first quandary will be when our Xbox Series X comes home for the first time - does it go vertically or horizontally? Turns out Xbox boss Phil Spencer has opted for the latter. He revealed this in a response on Twitter, explaining it looks better that way on his shelf: Promotion for the Xbox Series X has...
Rumour Xbox Lockhart Will Have The Same CPU Speed As Xbox Series X
Not underclocked as previously suggested
Back on Friday, website The Verge reported that the Xbox Lockhart - Microsoft's highly-rumoured, lower-spec next-gen console, features a performance profile of 7.5GB of usable RAM, a slightly underclocked CPU speed, and around 4 teraflops of GPU performance. However, the journalist who reported on this has...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Modern Tomb Raider Games?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Ever since the reboot of Tomb Raider back in 2013, the cherished franchise has reinvented itself with a new style of gameplay, a gripping origin story and stunning visuals. But how much do you know about the three games on Xbox One? Let's find out...
News Don't Get Excited About Those Fable And Perfect Dark Twitter Accounts
Aaron Greenberg says "it's standard practice"
There have been ongoing rumours about the Fable and Perfect Dark series making a return next generation. Speculation about Fable's comeback intensified earlier this week when a newly-created Twitter account of the same name was spotted. Today, this followed with the discovery of a
News Sea of Thieves To Begin Rolling Out Custom Servers
Starting with a lengthy Alpha
Rare has revealed it will begin rolling out custom servers for Sea of Thieves soon via a lengthy Alpha. During this time, the servers will be used as a tool for selected creators and community groups to utilise for community events. The developer explained that testing will begin in the Sea of Thieves Insiders program,...
Saturday27th Jun 2020
News Xbox Boss Congratulates Naughty Dog On Last Of Us 2 Success
The fastest selling PS exclusive ever
Here's a bit of wholesome news to start your weekend! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has sent his congratulations to developer Naughty Dog on Twitter, following a post from vice president Neil Druckmann thanking the fans for their support with The Last of Us Part II. As noted by our friends over at Push Square, the...
Guide Here Are The 30+ Games Coming To Xbox One In July 2020
The complete list (so far)
The month of July is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox One 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. PS: We'll updating this list regularly when...
News Xbox Series X Games Will Be Significantly More Immersive, Suggests Phil Spencer
Due to high frame rates, low input latency and more
In an interview as part of Gamelab Live 2020 earlier this week, head of Xbox Phil Spencer suggested that the immersive nature of Xbox Series X games will be a "dramatic step up" from Xbox One. While explaining that the deltas between the two console generations "will be smaller from a visual...
Reminder Get One Month Of EA Access On Xbox For Just 99 Cents
Offer ends June 29
Although E3 was cancelled this year, a lot of video game publishers were still able to host presentations online. One of the most recent and perhaps memorable broadcasts was EA Play Live a few weeks ago. During this event, EA showed off upcoming releases like Star Wars: Squadrons and announced Skate 4 was in develo
News Xbox Insiders Can Playtest Hotshot Racing This Weekend
A blisteringly fast arcade-style racer
Xbox Insiders have been treated to multiple playtests recently, and here's the latest! The blisteringly-fast, arcade-style Hotshot Racing is available to try from now until Monday, June 29 at 5 PM GMT. If you're subscribed to the Xbox Insiders program, here's how you can grab the demo: Sign into the Xbox...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Reportedly Feature Over 100 Levels
The biggest Crash ever?
The next entry in the Crash Bandicoot series was officially unveiled earlier this week, and now according to an apparent GameStop email, it looks like the game will feature over 100 levels! A screenshot of this email was originally shared by Twitter user StrawHatRy, explaining that Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 27th)
Exploring Bikini Bottom?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, it feels like we're spoilt for choice again, with multiple recent Xbox Game Pass additions to download, two Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, open betas for the likes of CrossfireX and
Friday26th Jun 2020
Rumour Xbox Lockhart Performance Profile Includes 4TF GPU, 7.5GB Usable RAM
And a slightly underclocked CPU speed
Yesterday, we shared that Microsoft's highly-rumoured "Xbox Lockhart" next-gen console had been spotted again in official development documentation. Now, website The Verge has followed up on this with a suggestion of the type of performance the system might be able to provide. According to the website, the...
Feature These 6 Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 30 - July 3)
The latest batch of games
Unless something changes over the next few days, it looks like next week will be a quiet one for new releases on Xbox. That said, hunting enthusiasts can look forward to Hunting Simulator 2, and there are some intriguing indie titles on the way including party shooter The Otterman Empire and Clash Force - a run-and-gun love...
Rumour The PS5 Might Bring Back Xbox One's Old Snap Feature
Suggested by a new patent
Sony might be working on a picture-in-picture multitasking feature for PS5, reminiscent of Xbox One's old Snap mode. We're learning this courtesy of a Sony Interactive Entertainment patent published earlier this week (thanks TheGamePost), which outlines a feature that would display a sub-screen of sub-content that differs...
News Microsoft Is Closing Its Physical Retail Stores
“It is a new day for how Microsoft Store team members will serve all customers"
Microsoft has revealed that it will be closing its Microsoft Store physical locations as part of a strategic change in its retail operations. The company announced this earlier today on its official website. According to the statement, retail team members will...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some games coming to Xbox One later this year, with three-highly anticipated titles to choose from. But don't forget, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (Oct 2) Crash Bandicoot 4: It's...
News Multiple Square Enix Titles Will Be Announced Around July To August
As a replacement for E3 2020
Square Enix has announced that it will be debuting several new titles around July to August. The company reportedly mentioned this in a stockholders meeting on June 24, explaining that it had intended to announce new games at E3 2020, but will now be revealing them individually (thanks No Investment, No Life, Gematsu):...
Guide Celebrate Sonic's 29th Birthday With These Xbox Deals
For Xbox Live Gold members
Happy belated birthday Sonic! The beloved blue hedgehog turned 29 on Tuesday, and Xbox has included a large selection of Sonic games in this week's Deals with Gold sale as a result. While the vast majority are classic Xbox 360 titles, keep in mind that they'll also work on Xbox One due to backwards compatibility. Also...
News Moon Studios Says It's "Left The Door Cracked Open" For More Ori Games
But it has nothing to share right now
Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps are some of the most beautiful and moving platformers available. Will there be another game that takes place in Ori's world - or even a direct follow-up to the latest game, though? In a recent Reddit AMA on the PC Gaming subreddit, Moon Studios was asked...
News The First DLC For Minecraft Dungeons Arrives Next Week
Along with a free update
Get ready Minecraft Dungeons fans! The game's first DLC, Jungle Awakens, will be released on Wednesday, July 1. The DLC, which will be included at no extra charge for those who have purchased the Hero Edition of the game, will include new weapons, enemies and items, as well as three new story missions. Mojang Studios hasn't...
Watch Netflix Provides A Sneak Peak At The Cuphead Show
And a look behind the scenes
The Cuphead Show - a Netflix series based on the Xbox One game of the same name - was announced back in July of last year, and now Netflix has provided a sneak peek at the show. You can watch the hand-animated footage below, which features actual clips from The Cuphead Show as well as comments from the artists,...
Video Action-RPG Biomutant Returns With New Gameplay Footage
And it's looking good
It's been a while since we last heard anything about THQ Nordic's action-RPG Biomutant, but now it's returned with almost ten minutes of new footage as part of IGN's Summer of Gaming festival. You can check out the video above, which also includes a developer interview with the game's creative director Stefan Ljungqvist. In...
News Tales Of Arise Has Been Delayed, Will No Longer Release In 2020
"Thank you for your patience and support"
Bandai Namco has confirmed that it has indefinitely delayed its upcoming action-RPG Tales of Arise, which was previously scheduled to release on Xbox One in 2020. The game's producer, Yusuke Tomizawa, explained in a blog post that while the company has done its best to some of the challenges presented by...
Thursday25th Jun 2020
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For July 2020
Including a Saints Row classic
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 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 July 2020's games with descriptions below. Xbox One: WRC 8...
News Xbox All Access Payment Plan Will Be 'Critical' To Series X Launch
"You're going to see a much broader market and retailer support"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed that he believes the Xbox All Access payment plan service will be "crucial" to the Xbox Series X launch, as well as throughout the next generation. In case you weren't aware, Xbox All Access is a program that currently allows players to purchase an...
News Halo Infinite Teaser Watched By Millions Within First Few Hours
Lots of hype for Halo
343 Industries subtly dropped a Halo Infinite teaser on social media yesterday, and it's fair to say it garnered a huge reaction, with millions watching it within its first few hours of going live. The trailer featured an audio warning message announcing the return of enemy faction The Banished, and according to analyst...
News Newly-Created Twitter Account Fuels Rumours Of New Fable
But is it the real deal?
We've been hearing rumours that a new Fable is in the works for Xbox Series X for a while now, and here's the latest - Fable fans have spotted a mysterious Twitter account that might be alluding to the new game. The Twitter account in question is literally @fable, which says it joined in March 2020, and currently has a...
News 'Optimized For Xbox Series X' Games Are Targeting 60FPS At 4K Resolution
Some will support up to 120fps or variable refresh rates
Microsoft has put out another lengthy article on Xbox Wire, this time detailing 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' games. This is the indicator for titles "that take advantage of the full power of Xbox Series X." The company says that 'Optimized for Xbox Series X games' can showcase anything from...
News Xbox Lockhart Spotted Again In Official Dev Documentation
"LockhartProfiling Mode"
The Xbox Lockhart - Microsoft's highly-rumoured, lower-spec next-gen console - has been spotted again in official documentation by a security researcher and Windows reverse engineer. Taking to Twitter, TitleOS shared mention of Lockhart in the June 2020 release notes for the Microsoft Game Development Kit, referencing...
Guide All Confirmed 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' Games So Far
Games that take advantage of the full power of Xbox Series X
Microsoft has been talking more about 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' games today, which is the indicator for titles "that take advantage of the full power of Xbox Series X." As part of this, the company also provided a full list of currently confirmed games under the 'Optimized for Xbox...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free This Weekend (June 25-28)
Two very different titles
Is it Thursday already?! That means it's time for Xbox Live Free Play Days! There are only two games included this weekend, but they're both highly popular titles. The first is the Hitman 2 Free Trial, which gives full access to the New Zealand and Miami content in the game, while the other is the popular open-ended...
News Xbox Head: Competition With Sony Is Good For Both Companies
"It's nice as a gamer to see both of us out there"
Xbox head Phil Spencer appeared in an interview as part of Gamelab Live 2020 yesterday, in which he was asked about Sony's PS5 event earlier this month, revealing that he was full of admiration for it, but that he also "felt good" after seeing the show from an Xbox perspective. As part of this, he...
Reminder Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
All live on the Microsoft Store
Microsoft revealed yesterday that three more games were coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, and they're already here! All of the following titles are available to download right now on Xbox One. Two of these - sci-fi thriller Observation and excellent 2D action-platformer The Messenger - are debuting on Xbox One today,...
News 7.1k Players Completed Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Without Dying
And two million have now downloaded it
One of the best first-party titles released this year on Xbox One and PC is Ori and the Will of the Wisps by Moon Studios. Despite being a little rough around the edges on the release, we still awarded this masterpiece nine out of ten in our review. In an update, Moon Studios has shared an infographic...
News The CrossfireX Open Beta Is Now Live On Xbox One
Available all weekend
Fancy a bit of intense FPS multiplayer action this weekend? The free CrossfireX open beta is now available on Xbox One, but you'll only be able to play it until 9pm PT on Sunday, June 28. The beta, which Xbox Insiders have been playing since Monday, features three modes (Team Match, Point Capture, and Spectre), and also comes...
Video Watch The Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Stream
Featuring fresh new gameplay
Update: The show has now finished, but you can catch the complete replay above! Original story: The time has arrived! The Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire stream will feature 25 minutes of fresh gameplay footage, a brand-new trailer, and a chat with the game's developers in detail about one of its features, braindance...
Video Here's A New Trailer And Gameplay Footage Of Cyberpunk 2077
Including the new Braindance feature
CD Projekt Red held its first Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire stream earlier today, featuring fresh new gameplay, a chat with developers and a brand-new story trailer. You can watch the profanity-laden trailer above, which provides a two-minute look at the world, characters, story, and action of Cyberpunk 2077 -...
Wednesday24th Jun 2020
News Another 9 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week (June 30th)
Update: Date confirmed
Update (Wed 24th Jun, 2020 14:35 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed these 9 games will leave on June 30th. Original story (Mon 15th Jun, 2020 20:25 BST): Microsoft has revealed the next set of games scheduled to leave Xbox Game Pass, which includes the likes of Life is Strange 2, Metro Exodus and The Flame in the Flood. We...
News Three More Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
In fact, they're almost here...
Microsoft has revealed that three more games are being added to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, June 25. So, what can we look forward to? Two of the titles are completely brand-new to Xbox One - Devolver Digital's epic sci-fi thriller Observation and 2D action-platformer The Messenger, while the other is 2019's Streets of...
News Xbox Boss 'Felt Good' After Watching Sony's PS5 Show
"I think we're in a very good position"
An interview with Xbox head Phil Spencer has been broadcast as part of Gamelab Live 2020, in which he was asked to give his thoughts on Sony's PS5 event that took place earlier this month. First off, Spencer highlighted the "good job" Sony was able to do given the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, and noted...
News Phil Spencer: People Will Be Really Pleased With July's Xbox Series X Event
"Halo will be a big part of it"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking about Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Series X event in July, which will be dedicated to the "incredible games coming from Xbox Game Studios." In an interview as part of Gamelab Live 2020, Spencer noted that the company has been taking feedback from its previous Inside Xbox event...
News Microsoft 'Neck Deep' In Preparations For July's Xbox Series X Event
"Good things coming!"
It's fair to say we're very excited for Microsoft's upcoming first-party focused Xbox Series X event in July, which will be dedicated to the "incredible games coming from Xbox Game Studios." But while the event still doesn't have a definitive date yet, Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has provided an update on how it's coming...
News The Banished Return In New Halo Infinite Teaser Trailer
It's happening!
The Halo team has dropped a Halo Infinite teaser video with the message, "SIGNAL DETECTED. TAG DESIGNATION: FOE." The video features a warning from the Banished - a splinter faction of The Covenant. Watch the full thing above! Here's a transcript of the message heard in the video: “The hour approaches. Forces occupy the ring...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Leverage Smart Delivery On Xbox Series X
Free upgrade for Xbox One players
Yesterday, we reported that Marvel's Avengers would be launching for Xbox Series X this holiday season, with Xbox One players also receiving a free upgrade to the next-gen version. And now, Microsoft has confirmed this upgrade will be offered via its Smart Delivery service. This means you'll also be able to carry...
News Noire Adventure Night Call Has Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
A narrative-driven investigation game
Night Call is now available for both Xbox One and PC, and it's also been added to Xbox Game Pass. It's described as a "narrative-driven noire investigation game," which centres around a cab driver with a gift for getting people to talk. Left for dead by a mysterious serial killer, your goal is to gather clues,...
Video Microsoft Highlights 30+ Indie Games Coming To Xbox
New Summer Spotlight series
Microsoft has put out a new article on Xbox Wire showcasing over 30 independently developed games coming to Xbox platforms "soon" as part of its Summer Spotlight series. You can check out all the new videos (six in total) below, which feature gameplay and developer insights from the likes of Everspace 2, Call of the Sea,...
Guide 10+ Tom Clancy Classics In This Week's Xbox Sale
Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and more
This week's Xbox Live sale includes a selection of discounts on some classic Tom Clancy titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras, including multiple Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and Ghost Recon games. We've listed all of these fantastic Tom Clancy classics in this article, and keep in mind that...
Random Check Out This Incredible Pokémon Xbox Series X Concept
From creator Xbox Pope
We've talked about Xbox Pope before - a talented designer who can often be found creating Xbox Series X concepts on social media. And this stunning Pokémon design is his latest! The fact that Pokémon is exclusive to Nintendo means this will obviously never be a reality, but we can't help but love it! It might just be the...
News New Gameplay Footage To Be Revealed For Cyberpunk 2077 Tomorrow
As part of Night City Wire
CD Projekt Red has revealed it will be debuting fresh gameplay of Cyberpunk 2077 tomorrow, June 25. The footage will be part of a 25-minute Night City Wire event on Twitch. As well as new gameplay, the event will feature a brand-new trailer and a chat with the game's developers about one of its features called...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Creative Director Steps Down Due To 'Personal Issues'
Following allegations
The creative director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla has announced that he's stepping down from the project "to properly deal with the personal issues in my life," following recent allegations that he has been engaging in extramarital affairs. On his now deleted Twitter account, Ashraf Ismail issued the following statement...
Video Here's 8 Minutes Of New Marvel's Avengers Gameplay
Featuring Thor
The first Marvel's Avengers War Stream has just concluded over on YouTube, and as part of it, Square Enix revealed around 8 minutes of new gameplay footage from a level called "Once an Avenger." You can watch the video above, which centres around Thor attempting to prevent the helicarrier from crashing into New York. The Hulk and...
Watch New Marvel's Avengers Gameplay, Trailer, Story Insights
Are you ready to Reassemble?
Update: The event has now concluded, but you can catch the full replay above! Original story: Today marks the first Marvel's Avengers "War Table" stream, which is set to feature new gameplay and a co-op deep dive, a new trailer and story insights. We may hear more about the recently-announced Xbox Series X version as...
News Watch A Free Christopher Nolan Movie In Fortnite This Friday
One of three feature films
Epic Games has revealed that you'll be able to watch a free feature film directed by Cristopher Nolan in Fortnite this Friday. Depending on where you live, you'll either get Batman Begins, Inception or The Prestige. You can find which title is available in which region (and what times they'll be showing) at the official...
News Project Cars 3 Gets A Release Date, Speeds Onto Xbox In August
Just a couple of months away
We already knew that Project Cars 3 was making its way to Xbox One this summer, but now Codemasters has confirmed an official date for its release - Friday, 28 August 2020. The game will feature the biggest car roster in franchise history, new tracks including Interlagos, car customisation featuring the ability to make...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Grab Injustice: Gods Among Us For Free
Don't miss out
Have you claimed your free copy of 2013 fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us yet? Today is your chance to do so, with WB Games revealing that the offer will expire tomorrow, June 25. It's really easy to find - simply search for it on your Xbox 360/Xbox One and download it, or head to the Xbox 360 marketplace on PC and look for the...
News State Of Decay 2 Teams Up With Sea Of Thieves For A Special Cross-Promo
Yarrrr!
State of Decay 2 developer Undead Labs has teamed up with Sea of Thieves creator Rare for a special cross-promotion. As part of this, appropriately themed items will be released in each game. Starting with Sea of Thieves, we have Blighted Ship Set - available now in the Pirate Emporium. Here's a description: Fans of State of Decay can...
Tuesday23rd Jun 2020
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Including a Super Savings Sale
This week's Xbox Live sale is another big one, with over 200 games, bundles and add-ons included across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, and Super Savings Sales. The Tom Clancy and Sonic series' also receive franchise-wide discounts! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable offers in this week's sale below, and...
News Microsoft: No Plans To Share Xbox User Information With Facebook
Update: Major Nelson provides clarification
Update: Major Nelson has since elaborated further on this. In response to a question about whether Microsoft will have "any access whatsoever to any of my Xbox data," Hyrb responded with the following: "I posted this elsewhere, but wanted to be sure you saw this: We are committed to respecting your...
Random Footage Surfaces Of Unreleased Lord Of The Rings Demo
Cost over $1m to make!
Here's an interesting one! Developer Jon Burton, who founded studio Traveller's Tales back in the 1980s, has posted a video to his GameHut YouTube channel showcasing an unreleased Lord of the Rings videogame demo. In the video, Burton explains that the intention behind this LOTR demo was actually to use it as a pitch for a...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Launch On Xbox Series X This Holiday Season
Xbox One players can upgrade for free
Square Enix has announced it will release Marvel's Avengers on Xbox Series X when it launches this holiday season. The game will still be arriving on current-generation platforms this September. Any players who purchase the game on the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will be able to upgrade to the next-generation...
News Project xCloud Will Be A Key Part Of Facebook Partnership, Suggests Microsoft
'Click-to-play' scenarios to be debuted
Microsoft announced yesterday that it's shutting down its Mixer streaming service on July 22, and that it's also teaming up with Facebook to enable to the Mixer community to transition to Facebook Gaming. As part of this, Xbox head Phil Spencer talked more about how Project xCloud will be integrated as part...
Guide Best Bargains In This Week's Xbox Super Savings Sale
Huge discounts on fantastic titles
This week's set of Xbox Live offers includes over 200 games, bundles and add-ons across various promotions, including a Super Savings Sale. There are some huge discounts on offer as part of this sale specifically, so we thought we'd highlight some of the best bargains below! Don't forget to check out our weekly...
News Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Is Reportedly Getting A Remaster
Ten-year celebration?
According to a new report from VentureBeat, a Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster is in the works. The website says that similarly to what EA did with Burnout Paradise Remastered, the company is next going to update the 2010 Xbox 360 racer. It's worth noting that Criterion Games, the original developer of Need for Speed: Hot...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 To Feature 'Modern' And 'Retro' Gameplay Options
Two different ways to play
Yesterday gave us our first look at Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, including a reveal trailer and three full minutes of gameplay. And as you can tell from the footage, the game will feature plenty of new ideas and mechanics. One of these is the inclusion of "Modern" and "Retro" game modes, which will present...
News The Nether Update Is Now Available For Minecraft On Xbox One
"Brings the heat to an already fiery dimension"
Developer Mojang Studios has announced that Minecraft's new Nether Update is now available for the game across all platforms, including Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. The update introduces new locations, items and mobs such as Piglins and Hoglins, while the addition of Netherite will allow you to create...
News Five Nights At Freddy's: Sister Location Creeps Onto Xbox In July
Stock up on pants
The official Twitter account for development software Clickteam has announced that Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is coming to Xbox One on July 10. You can already check out the Microsoft Store page for the title, but pre-orders haven't yet gone live at the time of writing." It's not a new game - Sister Location was...
News Cities: Skylines' Free Green Cities DLC Offer Has Returned On Xbox
Grab it while you can
You might remember that late last month, developer Paradox Interactive was attempting to offer free DLC for Cities: Skylines, but had issues with getting it live on the Microsoft Store. Now, the offer has finally returned for Xbox fans. From now until June 27th at 23:59pm UTC, Cities: Skylines players (including Xbox Game Pass...
News EA Plans To 'Double Down' On Developing Star Wars Games
The force remains with EA
EA has been singing the praises of its partnership with Disney and Star Wars in a recent "fireside chat," revealing that it's planning to "double down" on making Star Wars games (thanks Gamespot). CEO Andrew Wilson highlighted that both Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2 have sold around 35 million copies combined, while
News Get Creative With The Free Rock Of Ages 3 Beta On Xbox One
Let there be boulder!
Microsoft has revealed that the Rock of Ages 3 open beta is now free to download on Xbox One. The third entry in the series retains its unique brand of competitive tower defense and arcade action, complete with an "expansive" story mode and the ability to create and share your own levels online for the first time. Furthermore,...
News It Looks Like Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Have A Multiplayer Mode
What could it be?
We've learned a lot about Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time over the past 24 hours, but here's something we didn't know until now - it looks like the game will feature an offline multiplayer mode. This was spotted on the PlayStation Store via GameRevolution, with the page noting that Crash 4 includes "offline multiplayer (2-4...
News Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Announced, Heading To Xbox One
Watch the trailer
Inti Creates has announced via the New Game+ Expo that 2D action game Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is "coming soon" to Xbox One. You can check out the World Premiere trailer for the game above. According to the developer, Curse of the Moon 2 will feature "an epic new story supervised by IGA (Koji Igarashi) himself," along...
News New Skaters Revealed For Tony Hawk Remaster, Pre-Order Demo Coming In August
Riley Hawk is in!
Activision has revealed that it's adding eight new skaters to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2, as well as announcing that the game's pre-order demo will be available on August 14. The company shared this via the PlayStation blog, highlighting the current-day skaters that will "skate alongside the legendary roster of pros from...
Monday22nd Jun 2020
News Microsoft Is Shutting Mixer, Teaming Up With Facebook Gaming
Mixer goes offline on July 22
Microsoft has announced that it's shutting down its Mixer streaming service, and that it's teaming up with Facebook to enable to the Mixer community to transition to Facebook Gaming. In an article posted earlier today, Xbox head Phil Spencer explained the reason for Mixer's closure: "Ultimately, the success of...
News Microsoft: Xbox Series X Won't Just Change How Games Look, But Also How They Feel
According to the director of program management
Xbox Series X director of program management Jason Ronald has been talking to GamesRadar in a new interview, explaining that the system will change "how games actually play." According to the Microsoft exec, while the Xbox Series X will "continue to see a step change in graphical fidelity," the next...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Deals
New sale begins tomorrow
Today is your last chance to take advantage of the current Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Platformer and Free-To-Play sales on the Microsoft Store, with a new batch of discounts set to go live tomorrow. In the following table, we've once again highlighted some of the biggest deals and best bargains, and you can also check out...
News Hitman 2's Miami Level Will Be Free To Play On Xbox One This Weekend
Attend the Global Innovation Race
The Miami level from Hitman 2 will be free to play on Xbox One this weekend from June 25-28. Developer IO Interactive confirmed this on Twitter earlier today, suggesting that it'll be part of the 'Hitman 2 Free Trial', which may or may not be separate from the Hitman 2 Free Starter Pack on the Microsoft Store...
Video This Is What Crash Bandicoot 4's Gameplay Looks Like
Footage from various levels
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is coming to Xbox One later this year from Activision and developer Toys for Bob. An official reveal trailer was released earlier today, and we've also discovered some some pure gameplay footage! The video above shows Crash and Coco making their way through a diverse set of platforming...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Crash Bandicoot 4 Art Style?
Are you a fan?
It's official! Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is heading to Xbox later this year, and something that stands out immediately about the new game is its radically different art style compared to 2017's N. Sane Trilogy. Fan reception appears to be somewhat divided on the new look at the moment, so what do you think about it? Is it a...
News Mike Crump Is The New Studio Head At Gears Dev The Coalition
Spotted on Linkedin
Gears developer The Coalition has a new studio head in the form of Mike Crump. The former director of operations seemingly confirmed this via his LinkedIn page back in May, which was recently spotted by Twitter user Klobrille. The new studio head takes over from former boss Rod Fergusson, who left The Coalition in February to...
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Unveiled, Watch The Trailer
Coming to Xbox One on October 2
Activision and developer Toys for Bob have announced Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time via the Summer Game Fest, revealing that it's coming to Xbox One on October 2, 2020. Check out the new trailer above! The game's story will focus on Crash and Coco reuniting the four quantum masks and bending the rules of reality...
Video Here's Your First Look At Extreme Weather Gameplay In Dirt 5
Racing in a snowstorm
Codemasters' Dirt 5 is heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X later this year, and some gameplay footage of the title has begun to creep out over the past few days, presumably from an early PC build. The video you see above is from YouTuber Tiametmarduk, and features arcade-style racing in extreme weather conditions including a...
News CrossfireX Beta Arrives This Week, Xbox Insiders Can Play Now
Join the fight
As hinted on the Microsoft Store last week, upcoming free-to-play FPS CrossfireX is getting an open beta on Xbox One from June 25-28, while Xbox Insiders can begin trying it out right now. If you're part of the Xbox Insiders program, you'll be able to find the beta today by heading to the Xbox Insider Hub app and navigating to...
News Sea of Thieves Is Running A Competition To Win A Gaming PC
'The Greatest Tales Never Told'
Fancy winning a gaming PC? Sea of Thieves is running a competition with an MSI Trident X Plus 9SF-488EU Gaming PC as the grand prize, but it won't come easy! Rare is asking fans to record the telling of their most memorable Sea of Thieves adventure to date - "in a way that makes best use of your own creativity" - and...
UK Charts The Last Of Us Dominates, Star Wars Returns To The Top Ten
The force is still strong with this one
This past week's top ten boxed UK sales chart was predictably centred around the new release of The Last of Us 2, which became Sony's fast selling PS4 game ever in the UK. Meanwhile, Mario Kart 8: Deluxe dropped to fourth after topping the table the previous week. From an Xbox perspective, it was pretty much...
News EA Sports UFC 4 Set For July Reveal, Confirms Dana White
Tyson Fury to be a playable character?
Following recent leaks and the announcement of a beta, we assumed EA Sports UFC 4 might show up at least week's EA Play Live 2020 event. But instead, the game will be getting its official reveal at UFC 251 on July 11. This was confir
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