Poll Which Box Art Do You Prefer, Xbox Series X Or PS5?
Give us your verdict
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Update: Microsoft surprises us with a third
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Couch Co-Op Sale
Rumour Anticipated Third-Party Release To Be Announced For Xbox Game Pass?
"Cyberpunk 2077 seems like a prime candidate"
News - 2020, Week 28
Sunday12th Jul 2020
News 343 Community Manager Shows Off Studio's New Halo Infinite Sign
"The hype is real!"
Halo Infinite is easily one of the most anticipated video games of this year, and on 23rd July we'll finally get to see the game's campaign in motion at Microsoft's Xbox Showcase. To help pass the time until then, 343 Industries' community manager, John Junyszek, has uploaded a photo on Instagram of the new Halo Infinite sign...
Quiz Can You Guess Which Games Phil Spencer Is Talking About?
It's tougher than it sounds!
It's quiz time! We're doing something different this week by going back over some historical quotes from Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and we want to know if you can guess the games he's talking about based on his descriptions alone. It's tougher than you think! Let's see how well you can do...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Ubisoft Forward
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Ubisoft Forward 2020 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 in this article...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Will Be A Launch Title For Xbox Series X
Releases in October for Xbox One
Ubisoft has revealed that Watch Dogs: Legion is coming to Xbox One on October 29, 2020, with an Xbox Series X version set to arrive at the launch of the console. The game will also support Smart Delivery. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer announced during today's Ubisoft Forward that the game will support Direct
News EA Isn't Currently Working On UFC 4 For Xbox Series X
But it's expected to work via backwards compatibility
Following yesterday's reveal of EA Sports UFC 4, which is coming to Xbox One in August, EA has confirmed a separate version of the game isn't currently in the works for Xbox Series X as well. As reported by GamesRadar, producer Nate McDonald explained that the UFC team is excited about next-gen...
News It Looks Like Yakuza Kiwami 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
Microsoft teasing fans on Twitter
It's been a bit of a wait, but it looks like Yakuza Kiwami 2 is finally heading to Xbox Game Pass in the near future. The remake of the 2006 video game Yakuza 2 was announced alongside Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami as coming to Xbox Game Pass back in 2019, and remains the only game of those three not to have been...
News Far Cry 6 Arrives On Xbox One, Xbox Series X Next February
With Smart Delivery support
After leaking ahead of time, Ubisoft has now officially revealed Far Cry 6 during today's Ubisoft Forward event, announcing that the game is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X on February 18th, 2021. The game will also support Smart Delivery between the two consoles. Far Cry 6 will cast you in the role of a freedom f
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets A Release Date, Official Gameplay Footage
Launches this November
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Valhalla will release for Xbox One on November 17th, with the Xbox Series X version "coming soon". The game will also support Smart Delivery between both systems. You can watch a whole thirty minutes of gameplay in the video above, which marks our first official look at gameplay for...
Reminder How To Watch Ubisoft Forward 2020 Later Today
Plus, claim a free copy of Watch Dogs 2 for PC
Just in case you'd forgotten, Ubisoft is hosting its E3-style Ubisoft Forward event later today, which will feature closer looks at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and "a few other surprises," including the recently leaked Far Cry 6. You'll also be able to claim a free copy...
Video Watch The Ubisoft Forward 2020 Livestream Here
Watch the full replay
Update: The stream is now over, but you can watch the full replay below. Original story: It's usually a quiet one for us here at Pure Xbox on a Sunday night, but not this time around! Today's Ubisoft Forward will feature closer looks at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and "a few other surprises,"...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion and Far Cry 6. 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 reveals from...
Video Here's A First Look At Gameplay For Shadow Warrior 3
Lo Wang's demon-stuffed adventure
Following the announcement of Shadow Warrior 3 earlier this week, Devolver Digital has provided a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming FPS, which still hasn't yet been announced for anything other than PC. Shadow Warrior 3 focuses on the character of Lo Wang and his former employer turned nemesis turned sidekick,...
Saturday11th Jul 2020
News Phil Spencer Introduces Reverse Horror Game Carrion In Bizarre Video
That's one way to make an announcement
Today's Devolver Digital gave us all sorts of wild and wacky moments, including Xbox boss Phil Spencer announcing a release date for reverse horror game Carrion. You can watch the timestamped reveal above (via GameSpot). The game is said to immerse players in the role of an abominable creature as it awakens in...
News eFootball PES 2021 'Season Update' Discovered On Microsoft Store
Available at a "special anniversary price"
If a recently discovered listing on the Microsoft Store is anything to go by, it looks like Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer series won't be getting a fully-fledged new release this year, instead opting for a 'Season Update' version. According to the listing, eFootball PES 2021 Season Update features the same...
Pick One Which Of These Would You Like Added To Xbox Game Pass?
No cheating! You can only pick one...
Ready for another round of Pick One? This week, we're focusing on Xbox Game Pass and the games you'd like to see added to Microsoft's popular Netflix-style service. We've picked out three titles below - which do you want to see included in Xbox Game Pass? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at...
News Xbox Boss: Our Upcoming Games Are Diverse And Taking Creative Risks
Phil Spencer talks Games Showcase plans
We've been covering GamesIndustry.biz's superb series of features with Xbox Game Studios all week, and as part of an interview about Xbox Game Pass, head of Xbox Phil Spencer has talked a bit about what to expect from Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase on July 23rd, as well as the first-party games coming out...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Isn't Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Says CD Projekt Red
"You have to pick another example"
Earlier this week, industry insider Jeff Grubb published an article on VentureBeat about what to expect from the upcoming Xbox Showcase, taking place on 23rd July. One of his many predictions was that Team Xbox would bring an "anticipated" third-party title to Game Pass, not long after its release. He went as far...
News EA Sports UFC 4 Officially Revealed, Coming To Xbox One In August
Featuring Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua as pre-order bonuses
Update: It's now official! EA Sports UFC 4 is coming to Xbox One on August 14th, and is now available for pre-order from the Microsoft Store. You can watch the new trailer above. Original story: EA Sports UFC 4 has been revealed a little earlier than planned by retailer GAME, with a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 11th)
Bit of Halo in preparation for July 23rd?
The weekend starts here! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox One this weekend, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass releases (Fallout 76, anyone?), another huge Xbox sale featuring discounts on over 200 games, bundles and add-ons, two Free Play Days titles and much more. Here's what we'
Watch Devolver Direct 2020, Featuring New Game Reveals
Watch the recap here
Update: The stream has now finished, but you can watch the full recap above. Original story: Welcome to today's Devolver Direct 2020 stream! The event will feature gameplay, new game reveals and release date announcements for various titles from publisher Devolver Digital, which specialises in the publishing of indie games...
News Leak Suggests Assassin's Creed Valhalla Releases In November
Via a now deleted Instagram post
While there's every chance we might learn of Assassin's Creed Valhalla's official release date at tomorrow's Ubisoft Forward event, it looks like it's been revealed a little early via a leak. This comes from the official Assassin's Creed Italy Instagram account, which dropped the date in a short video before...
Friday10th Jul 2020
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Series X Being 'Held Back' Is A Meme Created By Console War Obsessives
Xbox boss responds to speculation
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to GamesIndustry.biz in the website's latest fantastic feature on Xbox Game Studios, commenting on claims the Xbox Series X will be "held back" by Xbox One. This stems from an interview by MCVUK with Head of Xbox Games Studios Matt Booty back in January, who explained at the...
Rumour Codenames Revealed For Various Upcoming Xbox Games
Including Forza, Halo Infinite and more
It looks like we might have learned of the codenames for a selection of upcoming Xbox One, Xbox Series X and/or PC titles, including the new Forza which is seemingly set to release later this year. We're learning this courtesy of both Twitter user WalkingCat and trusted journalist Brad Sams, with the latter...
News Far Cry 6 Officially Confirmed, Full Reveal This Weekend
Update: Teaser footage unveiled
Update: Following the leak, Ubisoft has shared a brief teaser of the game on social media, hinting that it will get a full reveal at Ubisoft Forward this Sunday. You can watch the snippet below: Original Story: Don't worry Xbox fans, it's not the Microsoft Store doing the leaking this time! Far Cry 6 has been...
News 'Gaming Is Bigger Than Any One Device,' Says Xbox Boss On Cross-Gen Strategy
Gen exclusives 'counter to what gaming is about'
Earlier today, GamesIndustry.biz posted an excellent feature on whether Xbox Series X developers are being held back by Xbox One, and as part of this, Xbox boss Phil Spencer gave his thoughts on generation exclusives. While Sony has already confirmed the PlayStation 5 will be getting next-generation...
News The Crysis Trilogy Has Been Added To EA Access On Xbox One
Download each game from The Vault
Crytek might have delayed its remaster of Crysis, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to wait around for it. Instead of that, why not play the original trilogy published by EA? It's now available via the EA Access vault on Xbox One. If you would like to relive these gloriously good-looking games on this...
News Halo Infinite Campaign First Look Confirmed For Xbox Games Showcase
"We’re excited to share what the team’s been working on"
We've known for some time now that Halo Infinite will definitely be a part of Microsoft's huge Xbox Games Showcase event on July 23rd, and now developer 343 Industries has revealed it will feature a first look at the game's campaign. This information was confirmed in the latest...
News Left 4 Dead 3 Would Have Been An Open World Game Set In Morocco
But it was deemed unworkable
Details on a range of games that were in development by Valve between the release of Half-Life 2: Episode 2 and Half-Life: Alyx have been revealed in a new documentary, including Half-Life 3 and Left 4 Dead 3 (via IGN). In the documentary, called Geoff Keighley's The Final Hours of Half-Life: Alyx, it was explained that...
News Get The Nagasaki Ultralight Glider For Free In GTA Online This Week
It's pilot week for GTA fans
If you play GTA Online at any time over the next week, Rockstar is giving away the Nagasaki Ultralight glider for free, which normally goes for over $500k at Elitas Travel. The giveaway is part of Pilot Week in GTA Online, which sees a whole host of promotions and discounts added to the game throughout the week. Players...
News Capcom Reveals 80% Of Its Game Sales Are Now Digital
And that percentage is growing
Capcom has revealed that approximately 80% of its game sales are now distributed digitally, meaning just one out of every five of its games are now being sold in physical, boxed format. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz following a recent Capcom annual shareholders meeting, the company explained that it its promoting...
Guide Ubisoft Forward: How To Watch This Weekend's Event
And grab a free copy of Watch Dogs 2 for PC
It's usually a quiet one for us here at Pure Xbox on a Sunday night, but not this time around! This weekend's Ubisoft Forward will feature closer looks at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and "a few other surprises," now confirmed to include the recently leaked Far Cry 6. The...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Closed Beta Set For Later This Month
PC only for now
Developer Asobo Studios has revealed that the highly-anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator will be moving into a closed beta phase on July 30th, with new invitations scheduled to be sent out. This will remain on PC only for now, although the game is scheduled to come to Xbox One and seemingly Xbox Series X when it eventually...
Thursday9th Jul 2020
Poll Which Box Art Do You Prefer, Xbox Series X Or PS5?
Give us your verdict
Sony has just unveiled a first look at PlayStation 5 box art via the PlayStation Blog, while the final Xbox Series X box art appears to have already cropped up at various retailers. You can take a look at both of them in more detail below: So, now that we seemingly have the final box art for both next-gen systems, which do...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Update: Microsoft surprises us with a third
Update (Thu 9th Jul, 2020 18:30 BST): Microsoft has gone and added another game to the list! Endless Space 2: Deluxe Edition is also now available for Xbox Game Pass for PC, which we've now included below. Original story (Thu 9th Jul, 2020 08:15 BST): Today's the day! Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now...
News Adventure Game Forager Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Inspired by the likes of Stardew Valley, Terraria & Zelda
Update: This has now been confirmed! Forager is coming to Xbox Game Pass on July 16th. Original story: It looks we've got another Xbox Game Pass addition on the way very soon in the form of 2D open world game Forager. This is being reported by the good folks over at True Achievements...
News Microsoft Exec Suggests Xbox One Hasn't Been Discontinued Amid Rumours
But the speculation is ramping up
You might have seen earlier today that our sister site Push Square noted that rumours have been rampant over the past few days that Microsoft might be discontinuing the Xbox One. And while that might indeed be the case before long, an Xbox executive has responded to suggest it's "very much still
News Phil Spencer: We're Always In The Market For New Xbox Game Studios
'There's been no signal we should be slowing down'
Xbox head Phil Spencer and the bosses of various developers under the Microsoft umbrella have been talking more about Xbox Game Studios in a fantastic feature with GamesIndustry.biz. As you can see from the title, Spencer also used this opportunity to explain that while the company is focusing on...
News Could A Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta Drop Later This Month?
Oh please be true!
Windows Central has posted a video to its YouTube channel giving its "predictions and reveals" for the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase event on July 23rd, suggesting 343 Industries might shadow drop a multiplayer beta for Halo Infinite on the exact same date. We really hope this is true! While the outlet classes part of the video as...
News Resi Evil Survey Asks If Players Would Buy A Digital Only Xbox Series X
Questions centred around Resident Evil Village
Capcom has shared a survey on Twitter centred around the upcoming release of Resident Evil Village in 2021, seemingly alluding to the potential of a digital only Xbox Series X in the process. The specific question relates to which systems players plan on buying in the first few years of release,...
News Play These Two Games For Free On Xbox This Weekend (July 9-12)
Download them right now
We didn't get any Xbox Live Free Play Days last week, but they've made a welcome return this time around! The two games included with the promotion this weekend are the highly-popular life simulation game The Sims 4, as well as online sandbox RPG Citadel: Forged with Fire. Both are available to download right now. The Sims...
News Tony Hawk On Pro Skater Remastered: 'This Is Just A Start'
Talking the future of the series
Tony Hawk has been talking to Game Informer ahead of the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 later this September, revealing that he feels the remaster is "just a start" for what's to come. Hawk made this comment when asked about the potential of further games, explaining that he was excited for veterans of the...
News Superhot: Mind Control Delete Launches For Xbox One Next Week
Some players eligible for a free copy
The third game in the Superhot series - Superhot: Mind Control Delete - is coming to Xbox One next week on July 16th, and it'll be a completely free download for some owners of the original game. Superhot: Mind Control Delete has been in active development on Steam since all the way back in 2017, but is now...
Wednesday8th Jul 2020
Talking Point Is It Time For Xbox Live Gold To Be Phased Out?
What do you think?
Earlier this week, industry insider Jeff Grubb highlighted Xbox Live Gold in an article on VentureBeat, explaining that he felt Microsoft might talk about the future of the service at this month's Xbox Games Showcase on July 23, and questioning whether it might be time to phase it out due to its outdated nature. And he makes a...
Rumour Anticipated Third-Party Release To Be Announced For Xbox Game Pass?
"Cyberpunk 2077 seems like a prime candidate"
If the Xbox Game Pass library wasn't already impressive enough, it might be about to get even better. In the same VentureBeat article where industry insider Jeff Grubb said The Initiative wouldn't be bringing its game to Microsoft's upcoming Xbox showcase, he also shared a promising prediction...
News Don't Expect An Xbox Series X Price Reveal In July
It's sounding unlikely
We hate to be the bearers of bad news and all, but according to multiple industry insiders, it's sounding like we won't get a price reveal for the Xbox Series X in July. Nor did we expect one. In a Twitter poll, noted games industry analyst Daniel Ahmad alluded to Microsoft not revealing a price for the system in July, and...
News New Fable Game Is Definitely On The Way, Reaffirms Insider
"I know it's happening"
We've been hearing reports of a new Fable game for a long time now, but just in case you were still in any doubt, we've had another one courtesy of Funhaus and ex-IGN employee Alanah Pearce. In a recent YouTube video, Pearce responded to a question of how likely a new Fable game is by confirming that it is "100% likely," and...
News More Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gameplay Leaks Online, Quickly Removed
This time from a boss fight
Update: Sorry folks! The original video has already been copyright claimed and removed by Ubisoft. Original story: Remember the thirty-minute Assassin's Creed Valhalla gameplay footage that leaked online the other day? It's happened again, and this time the footage is of a boss fight from the work-in-progress version of...
News Xbox Players Are Noticing Varying Discounts On GTA V This Week
How much is it for you?
Hear us out. We might be missing something here, but it looks like players on Xbox One are getting different deals on GTA V's Premium Edition this week via a "just for you" offer. As pointed out by a user on Reddit, the game is showing as available at up to 80% off for some players, with a little message underneath the price...
News WWE 2K Battlegrounds Brings Arcade Action To Xbox One This September
And that's the bottom line
2K has announced that WWE 2K Battlegrounds will release for Xbox One on September 18. The game is an over-the-top, multiplayer arcade experience that will feature exaggerated maneuvers, special abilities and devastating power-ups, complete with commentary from Mauro Ranallo and Jerry “The King” Lawler. Match types...
News Microsoft Is Using Project xCloud To Help Game Developers Work From Home
Via a PC Content Test App
Microsoft has revealed that it has begun rolling out a special Project xCloud based app for PC to allow game developers to remotely access their Xbox Development Kits from home. The PC Content Test App works by offering a low-latency 60fps gaming experience that allows for continued game development, permitting creators to...
Random Xbox Game Pass Being Included With Packs Of Chewing Gum In Brazil
But only seven day trials
Here's a random story we first spotted on Reddit! In Brazil, chewing gum maker Trident has partnered with Microsoft to offer Xbox Game Pass to those who purchase Trident X Fresh Loot gum. You can see the snazzy packaging above, which comes with seven days of free Xbox Game Pass with no strings attached, and even better -...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Coming To Xbox One, Xbox Series X In 2021
"Embrace the role of 3 vampires"
Yesterday's Nacon Connect 2020 event included a new look at Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, which was confirmed to be coming to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X when it releases in 2021. You watch the new trailer for the game above, which is based on the cult role-playing world and described as a narrative RPG in...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Sets October Release Date
The second game in the Anthology
Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games have announced that The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will now release on October 30th for Xbox One, as well as other platforms. The second entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology had previously targeted a summer release before being delayed until the autumn. In addition to...
Tuesday7th Jul 2020
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Couch Co-Op Sale
Although it looks like the big Xbox Summer Sale is just around the corner, there's been no shortage of deals in this week's offering. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight discounts, there's a Couch Co-Op Sale and an EA Publisher Sale to take advantage of over the next few days. We've highlighted just a...
Rumour Xbox Tells Developers They Can't Charge For Next-Gen Game Upgrades As DLC
But there are catches
According to a report from Video Games Chronicle, Microsoft has told developers that they can't charge players to upgrade their current-gen games to Xbox Series X versions as DLC. The website says that publishing sources with knowledge of Microsoft‘s next-gen policies have revealed this information, explaining that it's...
News Nacon To Create Officially Licensed Accessories For Xbox One and Xbox Series X
New partnership announced
Nacon has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Microsoft to create officially licensed accessories for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC. The company revealed this during today's Nacon Connect 2020 stream, and highlighted that it will begin to show its products in the coming months. Until now, Nacon's...
News The Initiative Won't Reveal Its Game At July's Xbox Event, Says Report
Microsoft holding it back?
Last week, Video Games Chronicle's sources had mentioned that new Xbox studio The Initiative would unveil its first game during July's Xbox Games Showcase event. However, according to industry insider Jeff Grubb of VentureBeat, that won't be the case. It's all getting a bit confu
News The First Seasons Of Naruto & Naruto Shippuden Are Currently Free On Xbox In The US
Grab 'em while you can
It's freebie time! For the next six days, Xbox users in the US can get the first seasons of Naruto (101) and Naruto Shippuden Uncut (101) for free via Xbox Live (thanks Cheap Ass Gamer). There don't appear to be any hidden catches here - Naruto Season 101 includes 25 episodes from the first season of the anime, and Naruto...
News Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Launches For Xbox One In September
Update: Microsoft Store pre-orders now available
Update: Microsoft has now opened pre-orders for Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on the Microsoft Store, with standard and FATE (containing the Fatesworn DLC) editions to choose from. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
News Microsoft Might Not Show Everything At July's Xbox Showcase
"It's going to hold some things back"
As you've probably heard by now, Microsoft has officially announced its highly-anticipated Xbox Series X event will be taking place later this month on 23rd July. Although details are still limited, what we do know is that we'll be getting a proper look at Halo Infinite, as well as brand-new first-party game...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and like last week, there are quite a few backwards compatible games included in the bunch. In fact, they're all part of EA's publisher sale this time around, with the likes of the Dead Space, Mass Effect and Skate franchises all discounted over the next few days. We've...
News Bungie Almost Returned To Microsoft Before Signing 2010 Activision Deal
'Microsoft was very close to making a serious [offer]'
Former Halo and Destiny composer Marty O'Donnell has revealed developer Bungie was very close to being reacquired by Microsoft before signing its multi-year deal with Activision in 2010 (via GamesIndustry.biz). In an interview on the HiddenXperia YouTube channel, O'Donnell explained that the...
News Nacon Announces Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Watch the trailer
Publisher Nacon has announced Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, along with a short teaser trailer for the game which you can see above. No release date or platforms have been revealed as of yet. Very few details have been provided, although Creative Director at KT Racing Alain Jarniou highlighted that Solar Crown was the name of...
News Konami Won't Renew PES Licenses For Inter And AC Milan
Not affected in eFootball PES 2020
Konami has announced that it won't be renewing the licenses for Italian giants Inter Milan and AC Milan for the eFootball PES series going forward. However, the licenses will remain in eFootball PES 2020. The company says that both teams have been strong advocates for the eFootball PES series, and that it wishes...
News Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood Heads To Xbox Series X In February 2021
Coming to Xbox One as well
Publisher Nacon has announced during today's Nacon Connect 2020 event that upcoming action-RPG Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X on February 4, 2021. You can watch the extreme new gameplay trailer above. The game is described as "a unique experience full of savage combat and...
Poll How Much Do Spiders Bother You In Games?
Can you handle the creepy crawlies?
I have a confession. I hate playing games with spiders in them. I'm the same with Headcrabs in Half-Life - their creepy-crawly nature has me wincing at the screen while simultaneously trying to obliterate them as quickly as possible. The upcoming survival game Grounded by Obsidian (coming to Xbox Game Preview and...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Delayed To September, Gameplay Reveal Coming Soon
"We appreciate your patience and understanding"
2K and Hangar 13 have revealed that Mafia: Definitive Edition has been delayed until September 25, which was originally scheduled for an August 28 release. In a statement, the company revealed that challenges stemming from the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic were behind the delay: “Though we’d...
News Halo 3 Arrives For PC Via The Master Chief Collection Next Week
Included for Xbox Game Pass subscribers
343 Industries has announced that Halo 3 is officially coming to PC next week on July 14, and will be included at no extra charge for Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate subscribers. The game, which will also be available on Steam on the same date, is expected to be available for £6.99/7.99 if you want to buy...
Watch Nacon Connect 2020, Featuring Test Drive Unlimited Reveal
See the full recap here
Update: The show is now over, but you can watch the full recap above. Original story: Welcome to today's Nacon Connect 2020 stream! The event will reveal four unannounced games including the next Test Drive Unlimited game, as well as a gameplay reveal of upcoming action-RPG Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood. The event...
Monday6th Jul 2020
Guide When Will The Xbox Summer Sale 2020 Be Revealed?
Prepare for a barrage of discounts
Update (Fri 24th Jul, 2020 11:15 BST): The Xbox Summer Sale 2020 still hasn't begun at the time of writing, and the recent Xbox Games Showcase has now come and gone. As you can see below, it hasn't started this late in the past few years, so we're assuming it's on the way in the very near future. As soon as we...
News Microsoft Announces Xbox Games Showcase For July 23
Mark your calendars!
Microsoft has announced that this month's highly-anticipated Xbox Series X event will take place on July 23 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST. The event is being classed as an Xbox Games Showcase. There will also be a pre-show for the event hosted by Geoff Keighley on YouTube Gaming as part of Summer Game Fest, which...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From July's Xbox Games Showcase Event?
Let us know your wishlists
Update (Mon 6th July, 2020 15:50 BST): It's been a few weeks since we first posted this, but now the event has an official date! Let us know what games you're hoping to see later this month in the comments below. Original story (Tue 23rd Jun, 2020 19:30 BST): We're sure you know about this by now - Microsoft is hosting a...
News 8BitDo Unveils New xCloud Gaming Controller For Android
Available for pre-order on Amazon
Games hardware company 8BitDo has announced a new official xCloud gaming controller for Android phone and tablet devices, as well as a separate new clip for Xbox One and Elite controllers. The controller works via Bluetooth, and includes an 18-hour rechargeable battery. It's said to feature "ultimate control over...
News EA UFC 4 Beta Spotted On Microsoft Store, Cover Stars Revealed?
Beta "currently not available"
A listing for a UFC 4 beta has appeared on the Microsoft Store, seemingly confirming the game's cover stars as Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya. The listing doesn't give much information away about the game itself, revealing that "the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your...
News Microsoft Reportedly Interested In Acquiring Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
But there's some stiff competition
Back in June, it was reported that AT&T was eager to sell its video game division Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to help pay off some of its debt, and now according to a new report, Microsoft might be interested in buying it. We're hearing this courtesy of The Information, which says that two people...
News Battletoads Rated For Xbox One In Brazil
Announcement on the way soon?
It's been a while since we last heard anything about Rare's Battletoads, with no new details or footage having surfaced so far this year. However, as spotted by Gematsu, it's been rated today in Brazil for PC and Xbox One. Battletoads hasn't received a release window as of yet, although the ratings page seems to...
News Ubisoft Shares More Details On This Sunday's Ubisoft Forward Event
Including pre-show and post-show info
Ubisoft has provided more details on what to expect from its Ubisoft Forward event taking place this Sunday. In an article on its official site, the company revealed that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and "a few other surprises" will be part of the stream. An Assassin's Creed...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Deals
Grab yourself a bargain
Today is your last chance to take advantage of the current Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Add-On and Shocktober in Summer 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 most notable deals, and you can also view all the...
News Shadows Of The Damned Strangely Disappears From Xbox Store
Still playable via EA Access
We noted over the weekend that players are having issues getting Gears of War 3 to work on Xbox One, and Xbox 360 game Shadows of the Damned is also having issues. In this case, the issue is that Shadows of the Damned is no longer available to purchase on the Xbox Store. The page for the game still exists, but trying to...
News Left 4 Dead Dev Shares Concept Art Of New Zombie Shooter Back 4 Blood
Trailer currently in the works
Left 4 Dead and Evolve developer Turtle Rock Studios has shared a first look at concept art for Back 4 Blood, which is an upcoming co-op zombie FPS set to be published by Warner Bros. You can get a look at the concept art above, with the game's official Twitter account stating that "getting to this 4th of July has...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Takes The FPS Series To The Next Level In 2021
Gameplay footage on the way
Devolver Digital has revealed that Shadow Warrior 3 is coming in 2021, and gameplay will be shown during this weekend's Devolver Direct 2020 on July 11. No platforms have been announced as of yet. You can watch the teaser trailer for the game above, which is accompanied with the following story blurb: "Shadow Warrior 3...
News Nacon Connect To Reveal Four Unannounced Games Tomorrow
Including the next Test Drive Unlimited
Publisher Nacon has noted that it will reveal four unannounced games during tomorrow's Nacon Connect event, and we know one of them will be the next Test Drive Unlimited game. Nacon provided a schedule for the event in a press release, highlighting that a developer from KT Racing will be part of unveiling the...
Video Here's A Look At F1 2020's New My Team Mode
Create your very own F1 team
Codemasters' F1 2020 officially arrives for Xbox One later this week on July 10, and reviews and gameplay footage have already begun to surface across the web as of earlier today. There's lots to sift through, but arguably the most intriguing aspect of F1 2020 is its new My Team mode, which allows players to create...
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