News Microsoft Reveals 7 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In August
The first batch of the month
News Sony Is Reportedly 'Moneyhatting' Some Huge Timed Exclusives
According to an industry insider
News Another 5 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Removal date confirmed
News Indie Dev: Xbox Game Pass Is The Biggest Financial Deal I've Ever Gotten
'I had to ask them to repeat the numbers on the phone call'
News - 2020, Week 32
Sunday9th Aug 2020
News Grounded's First Patch Is Out Now, Here's What's Included
Squashing those bugs
Obsidian's survival adventure game Grounded has enjoyed a very successful launch since it released with Xbox Game Preview last month, but that's not to say it doesn't have some (unintentional) bugs! As a result, the developer has released its very first patch for the game targeting some major issues. Many of these relate to...
News Pre-Orders Appear To Surface For The Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster
Even though it hasn't been announced yet
There's been a lot of talk about the potential of a Mass Effect Trilogy remaster over the past few months, and now some customers have seemingly been able to pre-order it at major UK retailer GAME. A few days ago, an image leaked online appearing to show a list of upcoming release dates for games, including...
Video The New Xbox Store Features Lightning Fast Navigation
"WHAT an upgrade"
As we noted back on Monday, Microsoft has begun rolling out the brand-new Xbox Store to Insiders over the past week, with the final version set to be released publicly for the Xbox Series X's launch this Holiday. And based on early reports, its early preview version already looks to be a significant upgrade over the current store...
News Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Doesn't Sound Like It's Going Anywhere For Now
Remains part of WarnerMedia
In June, a report from CNBC suggested AT&T was eager to sell its video game division Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for around $4 billion to help wipe some of its debt. Interested parties included Take-Two, Electronic Arts, Activision-Blizzard, and a month later Microsoft was thrown into the mix. Now, in a...
Random Panzer Dragoon Orta Is Currently $2,699.90 In New Zealand
It's good, but not that good
How much do you love 2002 original Xbox classic Panzer Dragoon Orta? Would you be willing to pay $2,699.90 for it? Because at the moment, that's what it's going for on the New Zealand Microsoft Store. You can see a screenshot of this below, and we've also noticed a similar price on the Australian store. Of course,...
News Street Fighter's Yoshinori Ono Announces He's Leaving Capcom
After nearly 30 years with the company
Street Fighter series Executive Producer Yoshinori Ono has announced today that's he's leaving Capcom after nearly 30 years with the company, stepping down from his role as Capcom brand manager in the process. In a statement on Twitter, Ono thanked Street Fighter's fans for their continued support, and...
Saturday8th Aug 2020
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In Rare Replay?
Three decades' worth of great games
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we thought we'd celebrate Rare's 35th anniversary by going back and looking at 2015's superb Rare Replay collection on Xbox One. The game features 30 titles from throughout the company's storied history, including the likes of Banjo-Kazooie, Battletoads, Perfect Dark and...
News The UFC 4 Play First Trial Is Now Available For EA Access Members
Featuring pre-launch challenges
The latest entry in EA Sports' popular UFC series drops next week, but those who are subscribed to EA Access can now play the game for ten hours ahead of its release. The Play First Trial version of EA Sports UFC 4 also includes special pre-launch challenges, allowing you to unlock in-game currency that can be...
News Remedy Is Working On A Game In The Same Universe As Control & Alan Wake
The 'Remedy Connected Universe'
We got our first look at the returning Alan Wake in Control's AWE expansion trailer the other day, and now Remedy has announced that it marked the first step in something it's calling the 'Remedy Connected Universe'. The company says it has been planning to use its games as "doorways to a large universe" for the past...
News Xbox Insiders Can Playtest Hotshot Racing For Free This Weekend
Blisteringly fast arcade-style racing
Curve Digital has once again made its upcoming arcade-style racing game Hotshot Racing free to test for Xbox Insiders this weekend, available until 10AM PT / 5PM GMT on Monday, August 10. If you're subscribed to the Xbox Insiders program, here's how you can grab the demo: Sign into the Xbox Insider Hub app on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 8th)
Welcome to the Big Gaming Weekend!
Welcome to the Xbox Big Gaming Weekend! Microsoft has generously opened up free multiplayer for everyone over the next few days, as well as ten great games that you can play for free until Sunday night. As if that wasn't enough, six more titles were also
News id Software Teases First Expansion For DOOM Eternal - The Ancient Gods, Part One
The fight's not over yet
This year's QuakeCon is now officially underway! In the opening broadcast, id Software's Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin teased the first single-player expansion for DOOM Eternal - The Ancient Gods, Part One. Here are the full details about it from the Bethesda website: Your victory over the hordes of Hell spared Earth from...
Friday7th Aug 2020
News Sony Is Reportedly 'Moneyhatting' Some Huge Timed Exclusives
According to an industry insider
Update: Imran Khan has since provided additional comments about this on ResetEra: "There isn't a major third party out there Sony failed to approach asking what kind of deals they could work out. Some had content, some had games, some had content and games. It is not like Microsoft was not willing to offer, they...
News Indie Dev: Xbox Game Pass Is The Biggest Financial Deal I've Ever Gotten
'I had to ask them to repeat the numbers on the phone call'
Solo developer Davionne Gooden has been talking about his surreal adventure RPG She Dreams Elsewhere in a talk at GDC Summer, highlighting the impact of his game being selected for Xbox Game Pass (via GamesIndustry.biz). She Dreams Elsewhere will be coming to Xbox One and PC when it...
News Microsoft Hits Back At Apple Over Project xCloud's iOS Absence
Update: Microsoft issues fiery statement
Update (Fri 7th Aug, 2020 10:00 BST): Microsoft has hit back at Apple's explanation for Project xCloud's iOS absence, issuing a strongly worded statement criticising the company for being "the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game...
News Facebook Joins Xbox In Criticising Apple's Gaming Policies
'This is shared pain across the games industry'
It's all kicking off now! Over the past 24 hours-or-so, Microsoft and Apple have been trading statements in regards to the latter's App Store policies, which are currently preventing Project xCloud from launching on iOS. Earlier today, Microsoft criticised Apple as "the only general purpose platform...
News Rare Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Soundtracks, Merch & More
Happy anniversary, Rare!
Can you believe it's been 35 years since Rare began back in 1985?! As a result, the company is celebrating with a selection of goodies for fans, including soundtracks, merch and more. Let's start with those soundtracks. Rare has brought together a selection of tunes from its history as part of a 35th Anniversary Collection,...
News Phil Spencer Will Guest On The Animal Crossing Talk Show Next Week
We're looking forward to this
This should be good! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been announced as one of the special guests featuring on the next edition of the Animal Talking show, taking place on Wednesday, August 12th at 7PM PT. Hosted by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story co-writer Gary Whitta, the show takes place in the world of Animal Crossing: New...
News Pokémon-Like MMO Temtem Arrives On Xbox Series X In 2021
But the Xbox One version has been axed
Crema Games has announced it will be bringing its Pokémon-like MMO Temtem to the Xbox Series X in 2021. Unfortunately, though, it's no longer releasing the game on Xbox One. In an interview with IGN, Temtem director Guillermo Andrades said the team wanted to move "forward" and that meant embracing the...
News Jack Black Shares A Look At Brand-New Psychonauts 2 Gameplay
Featuring some seriously psychedelic visuals
Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 was recently delayed to 2021, but it looks to be in great shape according to this latest gameplay footage, which comes courtesy of Jack Black's JablinksiGames YouTube channel. The raw gameplay begins at 1:45 in the video (timestamped above), featuring some seriously...
News Rocksteady Will Unveil Its New Suicide Squad Game This Month
It's officially on the way
Batman: Arkham series developer Rocksteady Studios has confirmed that it will unveil its long-rumoured Suicide Squad game later this month on Saturday, August 22nd as part of Warner Bros' DC FanDome event. The new game was revealed by an official tweet from the Rocksteady Games account, which provides us with very few...
Video Take A Look Behind The Scenes At The Brand-New Battletoads
Arriving on August 20th
It's been 26 long years since the last entry in the Battletoads series, but it's finally almost here - the game arrives on Xbox One and PC as part of Xbox Game Pass on August 20th. In a new video, developer Dlala Studios & Rare have shared a look at the behind-the-scenes process of making the game, including comments...
News GTA Online's Summer Special Update Arrives Next Week
Featuring new co-op missions
Rockstar has revealed that GTA Online's Los Santos Summer Special update will arrive next week on Tuesday, August 11th, introducing a range of new features and activities. The first of these relates to the Galaxy Super Yacht - owners of the huge vessel will be able to engage in an all-new series of co-op focused...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
Reminder These 6 Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Ready to download
Darksiders Genesis Microsoft only announced that seven more games were coming to Xbox Game Pass as recently as yesterday, and now six of them are already available to download across Xbox One and PC! There are more games on the way this month - check out our recent August Xbox Game Pass roundup for a more exhaustive selection -...
Feature Xbox Big Gaming Weekend: Enjoy Free Multiplayer & 10 Great Games
Play Borderlands 3, Gears 5, etc for free
Microsoft is hosting a Big Gaming Weekend on Xbox over the next few days, including free access to a bunch of great games, as well as free Xbox Live multiplayer for everyone! Here's the full list of 10 games, complete with links to the Microsoft Store to download: ARK: Survival Evolved (Xbox One,...
News Marvel's Avengers Dev Responds To Xbox Players Amid Spider-Man Controversy
"I would say, look at all this stuff you get to play with”
There's been a lot of controversy over the past few days regarding the decision to make Marvel's Avengers content exclusive to the PlayStation versions of the game - including the character of Spider-Man. In an interview with
News Early Footage Of The Next Need For Speed Has Seemingly Leaked
Being developed by Criterion Games
It looks like very early gameplay footage of the next entry in the Need for Speed series has leaked online, as shared (but not sourced) by popular YouTuber BlackPanthaa in the video above. The build of the game is apparently taken from May or June of this year, although it looks to be extremely early in...
News Sperasoft Is Assisting 343 With The Development Of Halo Infinite
Backup is here, Chief
Phil Spencer has made it quite clear at this point that Halo Infinite will be shipping with the Xbox Series X this holiday season. To ensure the Master Chief arrives on time, 343 Industries has called on the assistance of various developers outside of Microsoft. One happens to be Sperasoft, which specialises in co-development...
News Alan Wake Returns In New Trailer For Control Expansion, AWE
It's been a minute, Al
The new trailer for Control's second and final DLC expansion AWE has been revealed as part of the PlayStation State of Play, featuring the long-awaited return of Alan Wake! The DLC is coming to Xbox One on August 27th, and will feature new story content and side missions, as well as new weapons and mods. You can check out the...
Random We're Loving This Trailer Of Halo Infinite For The N64
If only it were real
Ever wondered what Halo Infinite might have looked like on the Nintendo 64? Your questions have been answered! YouTuber Hoolopee has created an amazing mock-up trailer for the game which you can see above. The video is based on the recent Halo Infinite gameplay reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, although it certainly takes some...
News Microsoft Ends Project xCloud Testing On iOS, Focusing On Android For Now
Intends to reach "all devices" eventually
Microsoft has revealed that it's ended its Project xCloud preview testing on Apple iOS devices earlier than expected, with the preview continuing for Android users until September 11th. In a statement to The Verge, the company explained that it was putting its focus on the service's Android release next...
News DOOM Eternal & The Elder Scrolls Online Are Coming To Xbox Series X
With free upgrades for existing owners
Bethesda has confirmed today that it will be releasing both DOOM Eternal and The Elder Scrolls Online for Xbox Series X, with free upgrades included for owners on Xbox One. The publisher hasn't released any specific details on these versions yet (it says more information will shared in the coming weeks and...
Random Xbox Game Pass Has A New Music Video, And It's Ridiculous
Embracing the Comic Sans
There are so many great benefits to being an Xbox Game Pass owner, but the one downside is when games are announced as leaving the service, and apparently Team Xbox feels your pain. The brand's official YouTube channel has just unveiled this ridiculous Xbox Game Pass 'leaving soon' music video, which is definitely the most...
News Xbox 360 Classic Braid Is Getting A Graphical Overhaul Next Year
Available on Xbox One & Xbox Series X
Thekla has announced today that it is bringing Braid Anniversary Edition to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the first quarter of 2021, enhancing the game's visuals, audio suite and more. As noted on the game's official website, Anniversary Edition will feature a fully repainted game with much higher levels of...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends Brings Its Gritty Universe To Xbox In 2021
A 4v4 multiplayer heist game
Sumo Newcastle and Focus Home Interactive have announced today that Hood: Outlaws & Legends is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in 2021. You can watch the reveal trailer above. It's described as a 4v4 multiplayer heist game, where two teams of players compete to execute the perfect heist, in environments...
Talking Point What Does The Future Hold For Project xCloud?
Will it change the way we think about Xbox?
Microsoft recently announced that it was kickstarting a "new era" for Xbox with the addition of Project xCloud on September 15th, introducing game streaming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Android. From next month, players will be able to enjoy over 100 Xbox games via an array of phones and tablets...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Night City Wire Livestream Returns Next Week
Here's what you can expect
CD Projekt Red has revealed that it will be hosting another episode of its Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire livestream series next week, taking place on Monday, August 10 at 9AM PDT / 5PM BST. This time around, the company will share details about lifepaths, show us the types of weapons we'll be using in the game, and...
News You'll Be Able To Play As Dingodile In Crash Bandicoot 4
And it's also getting a cool N. Verted mode
Activision has shared a new look at the upcoming Crash Bandicoot 4 as part of today's PlayStation State of Play stream, revealing that one of its new playable characters will be fan favourite, Dingodile. After the events of Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped, the half dingo, half crocodile has apparently decided...
Wednesday5th Aug 2020
News Microsoft Reveals 7 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In August
The first batch of the month
Microsoft has revealed the first set of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC in August. The vast majority are arriving tomorrow, August 6th including popular action-RPG Darksiders: Genesis, as well as the first instalment in the horror series The Dark Pictures Anthology. And on August 13th, the beloved...
News Another 5 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Removal date confirmed
Update (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 14:30 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed that these five games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 14. Enjoy them while you can! Original story (Fri 31st Jul, 2020 19:00 BST): Microsoft has revealed five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in August, including a couple of...
News No Changes Being Made To Xbox Live Gold For Now, Says Microsoft
Update: The company provides a statement
Update (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 17:45 BST): Microsoft has commented on the removal of Xbox Live mentions from its Service Agreement (which you can see in the original story below), telling Windows Central the following: "The update to 'Xbox online service' in the Microsoft Services Agreement refers to the...
News Upset About PlayStation Exclusive Content? Prepare For More, Says Industry Insider
"The next year will be a marathon of getting upset"
Yesterday, Sony confirmed that various content in the upcoming Marvel's Avengers - including the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man - would be PlayStation exclusive, making some Xbox fans as green (and angry) as the Hulk
News More Perks Are Now Available For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
Naruto to Boruto, Sea of Thieves & more
Update: Microsoft has also unveiled a couple of additional Xbox Game Pass Perks that are now available - a Battle Masters Pack for World of Tanks, and a Gunfighters Pack for World of Warships: Legends. Enjoy! Original story: Microsoft has released its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for Ultimate...
News Microsoft Teams With Samsung In New Project xCloud Partnership
Including a special Xbox Game Pass app
Microsoft and Samsung have announced a new Project xCloud partnership today which will "make gaming more accessible to players around the world" - and it's a big focus of the new Galaxy Note 20. Those who pre-order the new Note 20 will have the option to select a Gaming Bundle at checkout, which will include...
Random Xbox Is Getting An Official Classic Controller Cake
Grab a slice in the UK this September
We've seen some interesting Xbox merch over the years, but this literally takes the cake - The official Xbox Classic Controller Cake is making its way to Tesco and Asda in the UK this September. This was revealed by Head of Xbox Gear John Friend on Twitter, who shared a look at the cake itself along with its...
News Sega Announces 'Global' Release For Phantasy Star Online 2
Episode 4 update now available
Update: Sega has confirmed that Phantasy Star Online 2 "global access" is now available across 33 regions on Xbox and PC following the release of its Episode 4 update earlier today. If you want to check out the full patch notes for Episode 4, you'll find them on the game's official website. Original story: It's...
News The New Xbox Store Has Begun Rolling Out To Insiders
Ahead of its public release this fall
Microsoft has has begun rolling out the brand-new Microsoft Store on Xbox to select Insiders, which will gradually be made available to more players over time before releasing publicly this fall. For now, the new store is being issued to a random subset of users located in the US, UK, Canada (English only) and...
News Obsidian Is Working On A Project That Isn't Grounded Or Avowed
Talk about a busy studio
You'd have thought Xbox studio Obsidian would have its hands full with survival adventure Grounded and upcoming fantasy RPG Avowed, but it's also working on another new project (thanks PC Gamer). This comes from Studio Design Director Josh
News Soulslike Action-RPG Mortal Shell Arrives On Xbox Later This Month
Enter into a shattered and twisted world
Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have announced today that action-RPG Mortal Shell will arrive on Xbox One later this month on August 18th (via Gematsu). "Awakening as an empty vessel, you will enter into a shattered and twisted world where the remains of humanity wither and rot," says the...
Tuesday4th Aug 2020
"Phil, let's do it again together"
Following Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase recently, head of Xbox Phil Spencer spoke about how one of his favourite moments of the entire event was when Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age was announced for the platform. "It's just an area of focus for us to make sure all creators globally feel like Xbox...
News New HDR Calibration Feature Being Rolled Out To Xbox Insiders
"Quicker and easier"
Xbox Insiders have begun receiving a new HDR Calibration App on Xbox One, which seemingly allows you to calibrate your games for HDR in a much "quicker and easier" fashion. It appears as though only a few Xbox Insiders have access to this feature at the moment, but we're assuming it'll be rolled out to the public eventually...
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 4-11)
Including a QuakeCon Sale
Still no sign of that Xbox Summer Sale! This week's list of deals is still the usual 150-or-so games, bundles and add-ons, complete with Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Quake-Con offers. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major Nelson has listed...
News Microsoft Unveils Lineup Of Mobile Gaming Accessories For Project xCloud
Now available for purchase
Following today's news that Microsoft will be launching Project xCloud as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate beginning September 15th, the company has also unveiled a new lineup of "Designed for Xbox" mobile gaming accessories. You'll find more product details over at Xbox Wire, but here's a brief overview: Razer...
News Project xCloud Will Officially Support The PlayStation 4 Controller
Yes, you can use your DualShock 4
Microsoft revealed earlier today that Project xCloud will launch with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th, and it'll be compatible with various controllers - including the PS4's DualShock 4. Until now, the DualShock 4 has worked unofficially as part of the Project xCloud Preview (albeit with some issues), but...
Guide Will Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Come To Xbox?
The popular battle royale party game
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout - the battle royale Takeshi's Castle / Total Wipeout style party game launched for PC and PS4 earlier today, and it's fair to say it's gone down a storm. It's currently the top seller on Steam, and its servers have crashed multiple times due to overwhelming player demand. There's...
News Some Xbox Fans Want To Boycott Marvel's Avengers Over Sony Deal
Spider-Man will be exclusive to PlayStation
After lots of rumours and speculation, Sony finally confirmed yesterday what some Marvel's Avengers fans on Xbox had been fearing - Spider-Man will be exclusive to the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game, arriving in early 2021. And as a result, some Xbox fans are now suggesting boycotting the game. At the...
News Project xCloud Launches With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate On September 15
With over 100 games playable
Microsoft has revealed more details today on its Project xCloud game streaming service, revealing that it's launching in beta with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th - but only on Android devices for now. As announced last month, Project xCloud will allow Ultimate subscribers to play "over 100 titles" via the...
Guide What Is Project xCloud & How Does It Work?
Everything you need to know
Microsoft announced today that Xbox Project xCloud will officially launch on Android as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th at no extra charge for subscribers to the service. But what exactly is Project xCloud, and how can it benefit you? We've put together a brief guide featuring some commonly asked...
News You Can Now Pre-Install Battletoads With Xbox Game Pass
The wait is almost over
It's finally almost here, Battletoads fans! After 26 long years, the latest game in the series arrives on August 20th, and it's now available to pre-install for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. You can grab it by heading to the official Microsoft Store page or searching for it on your Xbox One, and the install size is around...
News Pacer Brings Anti-Gravity Combat Racing To Xbox This September
'The most explosive game of its kind'
R8 Games has announced that high-octane anti-gravity racer Pacer is coming to Xbox One on September 17th. The game, which has been in Early Access on Steam for a few years now, will allow players to race in a variety of single player modes (including the battle royale inspired 'Storm') or with up to 10 players...
News No, Microsoft Hasn't Dropped The 'Xbox' From Xbox Game Pass
It's just a design choice
We reported a couple of days ago that Microsoft was changing the look of Xbox Game Pass to the design you see above, removing the word "Xbox" and replacing it with the brand's logo instead. As a result, some have speculated that the service is being renamed entirely to just "Game Pass", but this isn't the case. In a...
Monday3rd Aug 2020
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 4-7)
Another busy few days ahead
It's another fairly busy week on Xbox One over the next few days, although there aren't many AAA releases to speak of. The big highlight is undoubtedly Fast & Furious Crossroads, developed by the team behind the Project CARS series, but there are plenty of other intriguing titles on the way as well... Let's take a...
News Spider-Man Will Be Exclusive To Marvel's Avengers On PlayStation
Update: Sony confirms the rumour
Update (Mon 3rd Aug, 2020 18:05 BST): What a mess! After UK retailer Base suggested earlier today that this leak was "not correct" to IGN, Sony has now confirmed that Spider-Man will indeed be exclusive to the PlayStation versions of Marvel's Avengers, and will be added to the game in early 2021. Sorry, Xbox fans!...
News Microsoft Officially Unveils The Brand-New Xbox Store
Faster, safer and easier to use
Microsoft has today officially unveiled the brand-new Microsoft Store for Xbox, which is a completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before. It will be available for some Xbox Insiders beginning August 5th, and roll out to all users this fall. The company says the new...
News That Big 'Optimized' Logo On Xbox Series X Boxes Is Reportedly Being Removed
"Microsoft listened to feedback"
The first official Xbox Series X cover art designs were unveiled a few weeks ago, and while they generally received a good reception, there was a lot of feedback that the 'optimized for Xbox Series X' logo was too big. Now, according to a couple of reports, it looks like Microsoft has decided to remove it. This...
News Gears Tactics Is Now Available To Pre-Load On Xbox One
For Xbox Game Pass members
Gears Tactics doesn't have an official release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X as of yet, but you can already pre-load it on Xbox One if you're an Xbox Game Pass member. The game, which released for PC back in April, has just suddenly appeared on the Microsoft Store, and while the install size is only 103.2 MB for...
News Telstra Tells Customers Xbox Series X Pre-Orders Will Begin Soon
It shouldn't be long now...
Our excitement levels just went up another notch! Australian company Telstra, which is the largest mobile network in the country, is telling its customers that pre-orders for the Xbox Series X will begin soon. The message specifically refers to Xbox All Access - the service that allows you to buy your console across a...
News Unlike Xbox, PS4 Controllers Won't Work With PS5 Games
Sony unveils peripherals & accessories FAQ
Sony has unveiled a PlayStation 5 guide to compatible PS4 peripherals and accessories today, revealing that unlike Xbox with the Series X, PS4 controllers won't work with PS5 games on the next-gen system. In its blog, Sony explained the reason why it wasn't making this possible: "We believe that PS5...
News Xbox One Update Includes Reference To Series X's 'Share' Button
Getting ready for launch
Xbox Insiders have noticed a new feature added to one of the latest Alpha Skip-Ahead updates on Xbox One - button mapping for the 'Share' button on the Xbox Series X controller (thanks Windows Central). Of course, it doesn't do anything at the moment - clicking the button apparently takes you to the standard Xbox...
News Xbox Has Begun Adding Touch Controls To Project xCloud
Starting with Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
It was revealed back in March that the team at Xbox was looking into adding touch controls to Project xCloud, and it's finally here - Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is now playable with touch controls in the Project xCloud Preview. It works as you'd expect - you can use makeshift d-pad and Xbox buttons to...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Getting Crossplay Later This Year
And mouse & keyboard support on Xbox
343 Industries has revealed a large set of new features that it plans to add to Halo: The Master Chief Collection across Xbox and PC later this year, including crossplay between the two platforms. In a development update on the official Halo website, it was revealed that the team is working to add the following...
UK Charts Destroy All Humans Probes Its Way Into The Top Ten
It's like 2005 all over again
We've seen a couple of new releases join the UK top ten boxed charts over the past week. The obvious standout is the remake 2005's Destroy All Humans which impressively debuted in 3rd place, while Easy Day Studios' Skater XL also enjoyed a very good start in 7th. Elsewhere, just F1 2020 and Grand Theft Auto V rounded...
News Fortnite's JoyRide Update Will Finally Introduce Cars To The Game
Arriving later this week
Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite's JoyRide update will arrive later this week on Wednesday, August 5th, finally bringing cars to the game for the first time. It's been a long time coming! This was announced by the game's official Twitter account with a teaser image earlier today: Epic hasn't provided any further...
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