News GameStop Announces Trade-In Offers For The Xbox Series S & X
Get up to $200 off your pre-order
News Microsoft Confirms Start Time & Retailer List For Xbox Series Pre-Orders In The US
Here's when it all kicks off next week
Guide How Does Storage Work On The Xbox Series S & X?
Here's everything you need to know
News These 5 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Sep 17-24)
We've finally got a date with Destiny
News Two More Of September's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Free for Xbox Live Gold members
News Xbox Series Pre-Order Supplies Will Be Limited, Warns Microsoft
"Mark your calendar to ensure you're first in line"
News - 2020, Week 38
Sunday20th Sep 2020
News Xbox Series S Could Be Outdated Within A Few Years, Alludes PlayStation Boss
But he respects the "competitive strategy"
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has been conducting various interviews since the PS5 Showcase event earlier this week, including with Japanese site AV Watch in which he spoke about Microsoft's strategy with the Xbox Series S. As translated by Video Games Chronicle, Ryan explained that Sony actually considered...
News Codemasters Dev: The Xbox Series S Is An Amazing Piece Of Kit
Says it's "really easy" to develop for the system
Codemasters technical director David Springate spoke to Eurogamer's Digital Foundry earlier today as part of the PAX x EGX event, talking a bit about how Dirt 5 will work on next-generation consoles. As part of this, he was asked specifically about the Xbox Series S and its capabilities, confirming...
News Analyst Says Final Fantasy XVI Could Come To 'Other Consoles' After 12 Months
It's "totally down" to Square Enix
Earlier this week, Square Enix lifted the lid on the PlayStation 5 exclusive Final Fantasy XVI, but just how 'exclusive' is it? According to Eurogamer, "trusted industry analyst" Piers Harding-Rolls has "been told by Sony", that the next FFXVI will be a console
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Gears Of War Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the ninth anniversary of Gears of War 3 (Sep 20, 2011), we're looking back at the series' rich history on Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. There have been seven games released for these platforms over the past 16 years (eight if you include the Ultimate...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Has A Shorter Main Story Than The Witcher 3 Due To 'Complaints'
"We want you to see the whole story"
CD Projekt Red has revealed that Cyberpunk 2077 will have a "slightly shorter" main story than The Witcher 3, as the team received "a lot of complaints" about that game's 50+ hour campaign being too long. This was highlighted by senior quest designer Patrick K. Mills on the recent Night City Wire stream (thanks...
Saturday19th Sep 2020
News Retailers Who Open Xbox Pre-Orders Early Will Be Penalized, Says Keighley
Microsoft supposedly "lowering allocations" as punishment
Earlier this week, as you might have heard, pre-orders opened for the PlayStation 5 ahead of scheduled and reportedly sold out within minutes. The situation was described as a "mess" within this community and a lot of people now have no option but to wait until the next shipment. To avoid a...
News Back Compat Games Will Receive Visual And Performance Boosts On Xbox Series S
Including double the frame rate in some cases
There was a little bit of disgruntlement last week when Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox Series S would only run the Xbox One S versions of backwards compatible games, but as revealed by Digital Foundry, the console will actually apply many resolution and performance benefits to older titles as well...
News Discord Nitro Member? Get 3 Free Months Of Xbox Game Pass For PC
But there's quite a big catch
Been waiting to try out Xbox Game Pass for PC but haven't found the right deal yet? If you're a Discord Nitro member, you can actually get 3 free months of the service at no extra charge right now. Discord has partnered with Microsoft for this offer, giving you access to 100+ games including Microsoft Flight Simulator,...
News Observer: System Redux Confirmed As Xbox Series X Launch Title
With ray-tracing, HDR lighting and more
It was announced back in early April that developer Bloober Team was bringing its psychological horror Observer: System Redux to Xbox Series X, and now it's been confirmed as a day one launch title. The game is a "definitive vision" of the 2017 game Observer from the team behind
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 19th)
And where are you playing it?
Welcome to the weekend! Admittedly we've got Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders on the mind rather than Xbox One right now, but there's still plenty to enjoy over the next few days, including three more Free Play Days offerings, the usual set of weekly discounts
Friday18th Sep 2020
News You Can Now Auto Redeem Xbox Gift Cards With Microsoft Rewards
But the "Hot Deals" are over
If you haven't heard of Microsoft Rewards before, it's a system that allows you to earn redeemable points by completing Bing searches, Xbox Game Pass Quests and more. These points can then be used to acquire various gift cards, such as Xbox and Microsoft currency, as well as competition entries and charity donations...
News Expensive, This Limited Edition Star Wars Xbox Controller Is
But a fine addition to your collection
Yep, we've got another limited edition Xbox controller to share! This time, it's based on the upcoming release of Star Wars: Squadrons, with just 2500 units available to pre-order. Like the Gears of War controller we highlighted earlier today, this comes packed with a Pro Charging Stand and features a magnetic...
News Crysis Remastered Reportedly Has Major Launch Issues On Xbox One X
Patch set to arrive early next week
The long-awaited release of Crysis Remastered is now officially available on Xbox, but unfortunately it appears to be having some major visual issues at launch on Xbox One X specifically. As detailed by various early adopters and a review over at Forbes, running the game with Ray-Tracing and HDR settings...
News How Big Is The Xbox Series X? Make It Out Of Paper And Find Out
Put a paper placeholder in your home
Want to get your hands on an Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X two months before release? Well, you can - just as long as you don't mind that they're made out of paper! Microsoft has come up with these neat paper placeholders for both systems that you can download from the Microsoft website both in full-scale...
News Gears Of War Has A New Limited Edition 'Locust Horde' Xbox Controller
It'll set you back a bit though
In the market for a new Xbox controller? Big Gears of War fan? Then this might perk your interest, although be warned that it's quite a bit more expensive than your typical Xbox controller! The Coalition has announced today that it has partnered with Controller Gear to develop the new Gears of War – Locust Horde...
News The Xbox Series S Has A Big, Black Grate To 'Simplify The Look'
But Microsoft debated different colours
Following the release of the Xbox Series S a couple of weeks ago, some fans suggested that they weren't overly keen on the look of the system - specifically it's huge, black circular grate. In an interview with Fast Company, Microsoft design principal Chris Kujawski explained that making the grate black...
News Katamari Damacy Reroll Is Coming To Xbox One This November
The Prince is on his way
Phil Spencer has spoken a lot in recent times about bolstering the Japanese games line-up on Xbox. He even mentioned how the announcement of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age coming to Xbox Game Pass was one of his own personal highlights of Microsoft's Xbox showcase back in July, as the team in Japan had "really...
News Gears Tactics Brings All-New Features To Xbox Series X This November
Check out the new trailer
Microsoft has today revealed a bit more about what we can expect from Gears Tactics when it arrives on Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 10th with Xbox Game Pass. The game, which originally launched for PC back in April, will be getting a range of new features for all Xbox consoles, including new...
News Nexomon: Extinction Brings Its Digital Monsters To Xbox Next Week
"We can't wait to see you soon, Xbox Tamers"
After being delayed back in late August, PQube Games has confirmed that the Pokémon-like Nexomon: Extinction is now officially coming to Xbox One next week on Friday, September 25th. The game will allow you to catch, evolve and collect over 300 unique Nexomon as you "assemble the ultimate Nexomon team...
News Rayman Creator Michel Ancel Is Leaving The Games Industry
But you needn't worry about Beyond Good & Evil 2
Michel Ancel, best-known for creating the Rayman series as well as Beyond Good & Evil, has announced that he's leaving the games industry to focus on his passion for wildlife. In a message on Instagram, Ancel gave a few details about what he'll be doing next: "Today is very special for me...
News Ubisoft Aims To Show Beyond Good & Evil 2 In Action Next Year
"We will take the time needed to get it right"
Following the announcement from Beyond Good & Evil creator Michel Ancel earlier today that he's leaving the games industry, Ubisoft has provided an update on the development of Beyond Good & Evil 2. The company echoes that Ancel hasn’t been directly involved in the game for some time now, "as...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
News Microsoft Confirms Start Time & Retailer List For Xbox Series Pre-Orders In The US
Here's when it all kicks off next week
Update: Microsoft is no longer advertising Target as offering the Xbox All Access service. We've made this change below. Original story: Microsoft has today revealed more information about Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the US, confirming a start time for September 22nd and issuing a list of...
Guide How Does Storage Work On The Xbox Series S & X?
Here's everything you need to know
When the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X launch this November, they're going to handle storage in a different way to your current Xbox One console. You'll still be able to store games on the internal drive, but if you want to store more than that, there are a few things you need to be aware of. The Xbox Series S...
Reaction Sony Just Boosted The Value Of Xbox Game Pass Even Further
Its first-party titles will cost up to $70 on PS5
PlayStation fans have been hit with a barrage of information today following the latest PS5 Showcase event, including the news that some of Sony's first-party titles are getting a price increase. The company says that select games, such as Demon's Souls, Destruction AllStars, and Marvel's...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Sep 17-20)
Prepare for a showdown
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? The first is Crytek's first-person PvP bounty hunting game Hunt: Showdown, Rare's fantastic Sea of Thieves also makes the...
News Xbox Takes A Dig At Sony As PS5 Pre-Orders Go Live Without Notice
"We’ll let you know the exact time pre-orders start"
If you've been keeping tabs on the pre-order situation for the PlayStation 5, you've probably heard how badly it's gone. Sony said pre-orders would open on 17th September, but some retailers began listing the system early (with no notice) and it reportedly sold out within minutes. Our...
News Final Fantasy XVI Snapped Up As 'PlayStation Console Exclusive'
Update: Square Enix provides exclusivity statement
Update: Square Enix has commented on Final Fantasy XVI's PS5 exclusivity in a statement to GamesRadar. It doesn't tell us much, but the publisher hasn't denied that it could come to other platforms down the line. "We have no further information on if Final Fantasy 16 will be released o
News Xbox And Crunchyroll's 'Good Surprises' Revealed As Competitions
Update: No sign of the service being added to Game Pass
Update (Thu 17th Sep, 2020 11:20 BST): The Spanish Xbox and Crunchyroll accounts have unveiled their "good surprises," revealing that they're just competitions to win Xbox Game Pass and Crunchyroll gift cards. Unless something else happens later today, it looks like there's little to get...
News Company Of Heroes 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
The complete collection
Any RTS fans in the house? Complete of Heroes 2: Complete Edition is now available as part of the Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription services. This is the "Complete Collection" version of the 2013 game, which features two epic single player campaigns, five distinct multiplayer armies and more,...
News Xbox Game Pass Model Wouldn't Make Financial Sense For PS5, Says CEO Jim Ryan
"We just don't see that as sustainable"
Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan has been talking all things PS5 following the price reveal of the system yesterday, including that Sony won't be offering its new first-party releases in an Xbox Game Pass style subscription service any time soon. Ryan elaborated on this while talking...
News Next-Gen Xbox Will Prioritise Buttery Smooth Gameplay, Says Microsoft
"I don’t want pop in, I don’t want load times"
Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald has talked a bit more about what he expects from the next generation of Xbox in an interview with The Verge, explaining that buttery smooth gameplay will be a priority. Despite the graphical enhancements being made for the Xbox Series S and Xbox...
News Game Sizes Will Be Around 30% Smaller On Xbox Series S Than Xbox Series X
Due to reduced texture resolutions
The Xbox Series S is only shipping with a 512GB custom SSD when it launches this November compared to the 1TB SSD in the Xbox Series X, but according to Microsoft, game install sizes will be smaller on the lower-spec system. Xbox director of program management Jason Ronald reportedly confirmed this in an interview...
News Microsoft: Developers Won't Be Limited By The Xbox Series S
“The core capabilities are the same"
There's been quite a bit of debate over the past couple of weeks as to whether the Xbox Series S will be held back by its limitations (such as its reduced memory) compared to the Xbox Series X, but in a recent interview with IGN, Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald sugge
News Xbox Brings Ori And The Will Of The Wisps To Nintendo Switch
Available on the eShop today
We all know how much Xbox boss Phil Spencer loves Nintendo and the games industry in general, so it's probably no surprise that Ori and the Will of the Wisps has just been announced for Nintendo Switch. The critically-acclaimed Xbox first-party sequel has only been available on Xbox One and PC until now, but it's...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Gets A Premium Collector's Edition
Available to pre-order now
Following the Ori and the Will of the Wisps reveal for Nintendo Switch earlier today, iam8bit has announced a special Collector's Edition of the game (also featuring Ori and the Blind Forest) for multiple platforms including Xbox One. The package includes the following goodies: Premium “Transforming” Display Box...
News Balan Wonderworld Brings Its Imaginary Land To Xbox Next March
Come one, come all
Following its reveal as part of the Xbox Games Showcase pre-show back in July, 3D action platformer Balan Wonderworld has today been given an official release date of March 26, 2021 for Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. The game is being brought to us by the legendary creators Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima who both worked together to...
News Life Is Strange 2's First Episode Made Permanently Free On Xbox
Everyone likes a freebie!
Dontnod Entertainment and Square Enix have announced today that they're making the first episode of 2018 episodic adventure Life is Strange 2 permanently available for free on Xbox. The first episode of the game gives you access to around three hours of gameplay, which starts after a tragic incident forces brothers Sean...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
News Xbox Series Pre-Order Supplies Will Be Limited, Warns Microsoft
"Mark your calendar to ensure you're first in line"
Pre-orders for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X officially go live next Tuesday, September 22nd, and it comes as no surprise that supply of those consoles will reportedly be "limited". Specifically, the Microsoft Store is telling customers in the UK (via email) that "consoles are limited, while...
News US Retailer Target Announces Start Time For Xbox Series Pre-Orders
Possibly the official time for all retailers
We're still waiting on the official word from Microsoft, but it looks like the start time for Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the United States might have slipped out courtesy of Target. The retailer is telling customers that pre-orders will begin at 8AM PT / 10AM CT / 11AM ET on Tuesday,...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is The Harry Potter Game We've Been Waiting For
Casting its spell in 2021
Warner Bros. Interactive has today finally unveiled a first look at its long-rumoured Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy. The game has a scheduled release window of 2021, and is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. Hogwarts Legacy is described as an "immersive, open-world action RPG", in which you can be at the centre...
News Sony Responds To Xbox With Official PS5 Price Reveal
Xbox Series S remains the lowest-priced next-gen system
Sony has today unveiled the official prices for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, following on from the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X price reveal by Microsoft last week. The PS5 will launch a couple days after the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 12th in some...
News EA Play Joining Xbox Game Pass Is About Making Its Games 'Frictionless'
According to EA's SVP of strategic growth
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service received a huge boost in value last week when it was announced that EA Play was being integrated at no extra charge, bringing over 60 full games to Xbox console and PC, along with many other benefits including discounts on EA purchases and free trials of upcoming...
Hands On What's Different About eFootball PES 2021 Season Update?
It's still a great footie game, but what's changed?
If this were any normal year, we'd be going fully in-depth on the last entry in Konami's long-running Pro Evolution Soccer series, giving you the lowdown on all the gameplay changes, new modes and more. This time around, however, Konami is doing things a little differently - instead of dropping a...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Joins The Xbox Series X Launch Lineup
But no free upgrade this time
Capcom has announced that a special edition of Devil May Cry 5 is coming to Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X at launch on November 10th (digitally), available for $39.99. This version of the game will feature Dante's brother Vergil as a playable character, along with Turbo Mode allowing you to play at a faster speed,...
News Xbox Series X Isn't Reliant On Massive Launch Exclusives, Says Exec
'Our players will have thousands of games available'
Senior director of Xbox platform marketing Cindy Walker has been talking to the New York Times about the release of the Xbox Series X this November, telling the outlet that Xbox isn't reliant on "massive launch exclusives." Walker was speaking specifically about the delayed release of Halo...
Poll How Are You Getting On With Xbox Cloud Gaming On Android?
Is it working well for you?
Yesterday saw the release of Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android, bringing over 150 games to mobile devices via the power of the cloud, accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Since then, we've seen lots of reports from players suggesting it's working brilliantly for them (and we've also been getting on well with...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Listed For Xbox By Portuguese Retailer
Releasing as soon as next month?
We've been hearing rumours about a potential Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered release for months, but now Portuguese retailer Gaming Replay has actually listed the title for Xbox One on its website. The listing provides few details on the game ("more information soon"), but suggests that it will be released as soon as...
Video Codemasters Shows Off Dirt 5 Running On The Xbox Series S
Featuring a challenging Path Finder event in Italy
We haven't seen much official footage of the Xbox Series S since it was announced last week, but Codemasters has now revealed some gameplay of its upcoming racer Dirt 5 running on the system. The video shows off the "rock bouncer" taking on a challenging Path Finder event in Italy, and you can bump...
Random Former Bungie Composer Shares A Look At Ultra-Rare 'Halo The Movies' DVD
Originally meant for employees only
Here's a cool little YouTube upload for Halo fans! Former Bungie composer Martin O'Donnell, who famously worked on the first few Halo games and the original Destiny, has unveiled this ultra-rare "Halo The Movies" DVD. The DVD was made 18 years ago in 2002, and is an internal Halo compilation intended only for...
News Sci-Fi Thriller The Invincible Targets 2021 Launch For Xbox Series X
From former Witcher and Cyberpunk devs
New studio Starward Industries has announced that its first-person sci-fi thriller The Invincible is heading to Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, with a target release of late 2021 (via GamesRadar). The game will see you waking up as a space scientist on a hostile planet, as you embark on a mysterious mission...
Tuesday15th Sep 2020
News GameStop Announces Trade-In Offers For The Xbox Series S & X
Get up to $200 off your pre-order
Not planning to keep your old Xbox One when you upgrade to the Xbox Series S/X? Then this might be the deal for you! GameStop in the U.S. has confirmed that it's offering up to $200 off your pre-order when trading in an old console. The company made the announcement via email, revealing that it's offering the...
News Two More Of September's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Free for Xbox Live Gold members
You can now begin downloading the second batch of September 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 and original Xbox game Armed and Dangerous. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
News Microsoft Confirms Start Time & Retailer List For Xbox Series Pre-Orders In The UK
All the information you need
Microsoft has revealed more information about Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the UK, confirming a start time for September 22nd and issuing a list of retailers that will be offering the two devices. Let's get that start time out of the way - if you want to pre-order your new system as soon as possible,...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For Android Is Now Live With Xbox Game Pass
Play over 150 titles via the cloud at no extra charge
The time has arrived! Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud) has officially launched in Beta for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, with over 150 titles available to play on Android. In order to access it, you'll need to download the Xbox Game Pass app from the Google Play store (it also...
News Rocket League Officially Goes Free-To-Play On Xbox Next Week
Which means it's also leaving Xbox Game Pass
We've known about Rocket League's plans to go free-to-play for a while, but now developer Psyonix has confirmed the game will transition to a "free" experience next week on Wednesday, September 23rd. As part of this, the developer will be introducing lots of new features to the game including revamped...
News Here's Your First Look At The Official Packaging For Xbox Series S
And another look at the box for the Series X
Last week, the packaging for the Xbox Series X surfaced online via a Canadian retailer, and now an image of the packaging for the Xbox Series S has shown up. Twitter user @Ransum4RnSm first showed off an image of this box alongside the Series X and not long after this, @klobrille share
Guide All The 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Hope you like Call of Duty
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just over 10 backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, with the vast majority of those being old Call of Duty games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons for Xbox...
News The Xbox Series S/X Are The Lightest & Heaviest Consoles In Xbox History
Here's how they compare to other systems
Microsoft has confirmed the weight specifications for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, revealing that the former is the heaviest console in Xbox history, and the latter is the lightest! According to new details on the
News Take-Two CEO Believes Xbox Will Do 'Very Well' In Next Console Generation
"I think Microsoft is working very, very hard"
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick recently discussed a variety of gaming-related topics in an interview with Protocol, including giving his thoughts on how Microsoft will fare with the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. When asked about his overall perspective on how Microsoft and Sony are...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Including discounts on major titles
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a smaller selection this week than we've seen over the past month-or-so, but there are nevertheless some big discounts on major titles available, spread across Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Publisher and Forza Le Mans sales. We've highlighted a few of the most...
News Ghostrunner Brings Violent, Fast-Paced Combat To Xbox Next Month
A hardcore first-person slasher
Publishers All In! Games and 505 Games have announced that Ghostrunner is officially arriving on Xbox One next month on October 27th for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 (via Gematsu). Ghostrunner is described as a hardcore FPP slasher packed with lightning-fast action, set in a grim, cyberpunk megastructure. It's said to...
News Psychological Thriller Twin Mirror Heads To Xbox This December
From the dev behind Life is Strange and Tell Me Why
Dontnod Entertainment (Life is Strange, Tell Me Why) has announced today that its psychological thriller Twin Mirror is officially coming to Xbox One on December 1st. It will be the first self-published title from the studio. Twin Mirror is an adventure game that centres around former...
News Xbox Updates Privacy Settings To 'Improve Transparency And Choice'
It's all to do with customer data
Microsoft has today announced that it's making some changes to its privacy settings on Xbox, with the goal to increase transparency and choice surrounding users' diagnostic data. Basically, this means Microsoft is soon going to provide console users with an overview about the required diagnostic data it collects,...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Becomes The Fastest Selling THPS Game Ever
"Thank you to all of the diehard THPS fans"
The release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 earlier this month was met with acclaim from both fans and critics alike, and now according to Activision, it's become the fastest selling game in franchise history. Specifically, the company says it's the fastest game to reach 1 million units sold-through in...
Monday14th Sep 2020
News These 5 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Sep 17-24)
We've finally got a date with Destiny
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 5 games coming to the service, including a date for the long-awaited Destiny 2: Shadowkeep & Forsaken expansions. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform Sep...
News Another 6 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Later This Month (Sep 30)
Last chance to say goodbye
Update: Following Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, Dishonored 2 no longer appears to be leaving Xbox Game Pass on September 30th. Original story: Microsoft has today highlighted six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on September 30th, including some major titles...
News These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 15-18)
And that's the bottom line
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a slightly quieter few days coming up in terms of major releases, but there's still plenty to look forward to, and hopefully Microsoft will drop some more Xbox Game Pass announcements on us throughout the week as well. Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games...
News Here's The Complete Launch Lineup For Xbox Game Streaming On Android
Available tomorrow with Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has today confirmed the complete list of titles coming to Project xCloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when game streaming launches for Android tomorrow, September 15th. Previously, the company had announced that over 100 titles would be available at launch, but it's actually now more than that - over...
Rumour Microsoft Spending 'A Lot Of Money' On Something Xbox Related, Not An Acquisition
"The way it was phrased to me, it would be a big deal"
It's rumour time! We've got some very open-ended gossip to share today - VentureBeat reporter and noted industry insider Jeff Grubb says he's been informed that Microsoft is spending "a lot of money" on something Xbox related that isn't a new studio acquisition (via Video Games Chronicle)...
News Bungie CEO Denies Claims Surrounding Xbox Acquisition Talks
"This is false"
Update: Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has now taken to Twitter to respond to these claims, simply stating "this is false" to a tweet about the rumour - despite Eurogamer also reporting earlier today that talks had taken place. Original story: Destiny 2 developer Bungie is bring
News Microsoft Celebrates The 10th Anniversary Of Halo: Reach
"It's been 10 years, but it feels like yesterday"
Ready to feel old? Halo: Reach is officially ten years old today, first releasing for the Xbox 360 all the way back on September 14th, 2010. Where does the time go?! To celebrate the occasion, Microsoft has been posting references to the anniversary across many of its social media accounts,...
Talking Point What Will You Play First On Your New Xbox Series S/X?
Maybe some Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
The countdown is on. The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are officially dropping on November 10th with pre-orders set to begin next week (!) on September 22nd, which means it's time to start planning for launch day. If you're fortunate enough to pick up a brand-new system on day one, there's a big decision...
News Mortal Kombat's Ed Boon Praises 'High End & Affordable' Xbox Series S
"Microsoft came to play"
If you've never heard of Ed Boon, you're probably not a big fighting game fan - he's the co-creator of the legendary Mortal Kombat series, and has also served as director on the two Injustice games. Following the reveal of the Xbox Series S last week, Boon took to Twitter today to share his praise for the system,...
News Halo 3: ODST Joins The Master Chief Collection On PC Next Week
Update: And Firefight arrives on Xbox One
Update: Put this date in your diary! 343 Industries has confirmed that Halo 3: ODST is coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC next week on September 22nd, and it's getting an update on Xbox One as well. The addition of Halo 3: ODST brings the game's fully remastered campaign to PC for the first...
UK Charts Kingdoms Of Amalur Falls Just Short Of The Top Three
Minecraft Dungeons also enters the charts
Despite the release of Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning this past Tuesday, Marvel's Avengers stood tall for a second consecutive week in the UK boxed charts, forcing the THQ Nordic remaster to settle for a respectable fourth place. Elsewhere, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 retained second place while NBA 2K21...
News Minecraft Dungeons Is Getting Touch Controls With Xbox Cloud Gaming
Redesigned and optimised for mobile
Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud) officially arrives for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members tomorrow, September 15th, and while you'll obviously require a controller to play the vast majority of those titles, Microsoft has announced that Minecraft Dungeons specifically is getting fully optimised touch...
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