News Microsoft Explains Why The Xbox Series Expansion Card Is So Expensive
Delivers "unprecedented speed and performance"
News The Xbox Upload Studio App Is Being Replaced Later This Year
It had a good seven-year run
Guide Is Your TV Ready For Next-Gen Gaming With Xbox Series X?
And will it support 4K, 120FPS?
News It Looks Like DOOM Eternal Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Microsoft teases Bethesda addition
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 22)
But actually, it's more like four
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 24)
Play them on Xbox One, Android and/or PC
News - 2020, Week 39
Sunday27th Sep 2020
Talking Point How Many Of Bethesda's Future Games Will Be Xbox Exclusives?
What do you think?
We've been treated to all sorts of big news in the world of Xbox this week, but none bigger than Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks for a cool $7.5 billion. As a result, Bethesda will be bringing its "iconic franchises" to Xbox Game Pass beginning with DOOM Eternal on October 1st, but...
News InXile Studio Head: We're Working On Wonderful New RPGs
"It’s too bad they take so long to make"
Now that Wasteland 3 is out, Xbox developer InXile Entertainment is shifting its focus towards the next-generation. Based on updates over the past six months, it appears the studio is currently working on an "ambitious" AAA action-RPG powered by Unreal Engine 5. Studio head, Brian Fargo, has now shared a...
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Gets Strategic On Xbox In Early 2021
Conquer ancient China by both sword and strategy
Koei Tecmo has announced today as part of the Tokyo Game Show 2020 that Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is heading to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X in the early part of 2021. This latest entry in the Empires series combines the action of traditional Dynasty Warriors games with the addition of...
Saturday26th Sep 2020
Random Design Director At The Initiative Teases Upcoming Xbox Game
And we've still got no idea what it is
After months of rumours and speculation, there's still no proper information about what The Initiative is working on. The most we really know, at this stage, is based on a rumour the studio has been working on a game that "plays in the Perfect Dark universe" but might not be "exactly" Perfect Dark. Now, Drew...
News Anime Service Funimation Is A New Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
Get two months of Premium Plus
The Sony-owned anime streaming service Funimation has announced that it has partnered with Xbox to give away two months of a Premium Plus subscription for free to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. The deal is part of the Xbox Game Pass Perks program, and gives users access to the entire library of content including My...
News Some People Have Already Won An Xbox Series X With Taco Bell
Has luck been on your side this week?
Earlier this week, Microsoft teamed up with Taco Bell to begin giving away multiple Xbox Series X consoles (U.S. only) before it launches on November 10th, and some people have already been posting their wins on social media. The contest requires you to purchase a medium or large drink via the Taco Bell app or...
News You Might Not Get Your Xbox Series X On Launch Day, Warns Amazon
Company sends email to US customers
Where have we seen this before? Over the past 24 hours, Amazon has been sending emails to its Xbox Series X pre-order customers in the US, informing them that they might not receive their new console on launch day (November 10th), which is exactly what it's been telling PlayStation customers recently as well...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Forza Horizon Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, due to Forza Horizon 3 being officially delisted on Xbox this weekend, we're looking back at the series' history on Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. There have been four games in the Forza Horizon series to date, kicking us off all the way back in 2012, with the latest...
News Microsoft Spent 'Years' Asking For Football Manager To Come To Xbox
It finally returns this December
Sports Interactive subtly dropped the news earlier this week that hugely popular PC sports sim Football Manager would be returning to Xbox consoles for the first time in over decade this December. And according to Sports Interactive studio director Miles Jacobson, the reason for this is because Microsoft has been...
Rumour Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Pushed Back To Early 2021
"They’re holding back until they’re certain"
We've been hearing a lot about an apparent Mass Effect Trilogy remaster in recent weeks, and it's even been listed by multiple retailers, but according to VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb, the game has been pushed back to early 2021.
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 26th)
Destiny 2 with Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a very busy week in Xbox world, highlighted by Microsoft's landmark acquisition of ZeniMax Media, as well as Xbox Series X & S pre-orders going live. There's still plenty of new content to enjoy on Xbox One over the next few days as well. We've been treated to
Friday25th Sep 2020
News Xbox Adds Remote Play To New Mobile App For Apple Devices
But it's limited to a few participants for now
Update: According to Xbox Senior Program Manager Harrison Hoffman, the iOS Beta is already full: "And it looks like our iOS Beta is full! Apologies to those who didn't manage to get in. We genuinely appreciate the interest and look forward to getting this app into your hands soon!" Original story:...
News Bethesda: Xbox Game Pass 'Broadens The Canvas For All Games'
"It really opens up the creative opportunities"
Microsoft made the landmark announcement earlier this week that it had acquired the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, highlighting that Bethesda's "iconic franchises" would be added to Xbox Game Pass as a result. We've already seen evidence of this in the form of DOOM Eternal, which hits the...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance To Buy Forza Horizon 3 On Xbox
It's being delisted this weekend
We've got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that Forza Horizon 3 is being delisted on Xbox this Sunday, September 27th, but the good news is that it's on sale at up to 70% off until that date. The game is officially reaching "End of Life" status, meaning it'll no longer be available to purchase...
News Phil Spencer 'Motivated' By Xbox Series X|S Sellouts In Japan
'It's the first step in a much longer marathon'
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S appear to have got off to a great start in Japan, with initial stock allocations selling out almost everywhere since the consoles went on sale earlier today. In response, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to Famitsu about the plans for Xbox in the region,...
News 343 Reminds Fans There's No Official Release Date For Halo Infinite Just Yet
At least we know it's arriving in 2021
With the Xbox Series X launch date locked and ready to go, the new question everyone seems to be asking is when will Halo Infinite be released? In August, it was announced the game had been delayed until next year, and since then there's been ongoing speculation about the new launch date. Earlier this week,...
News Capcom Attempting To Bring Resident Evil Village To Xbox One
"We’re looking into it"
Resident Evil Village was revealed back in June, announced as coming to Xbox Series X in 2021 but with no current-gen version in sight. However, Capcom has confirmed today that it is attempting to bring the game to Xbox One as well. This was revealed by producer Tsuyoshi Kanda during the Tokyo Game Show 2020: “While...
News The New Microsoft Store Is Now Available To Everyone On Xbox
Are you impressed with it?
Microsoft began slowly rolling out its brand-new Xbox Store to users back in early August, and as of yesterday (September 24th), it's now officially available to everyone on Xbox One. The new Store is a completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before, featuring a fully...
News Descenders Approaches 3 Million Players With Xbox Game Pass
More than 500k in the past three months
No More Robots founder Mike Rose has revealed that downhill freeriding game Descenders continues to go from strength-to-strength on Xbox Game Pass, now approaching nearly 3 million total players via the service. That means around 20% of all Xbox Game Pass subscribers have downloaded the title at some point,...
News It's Been 13 Long Years Since Halo 3 Finished The Fight
Happy birthday to the Xbox 360 classic
Today marks the anniversary of a classic, Halo 3! The Xbox 360 shooter first released all the way back on September 25th, 2007, concluding the original Halo trilogy developed by Bungie. To celebrate the occasion, the official Halo Twitter account posted this birthday message earlier today: If you never had...
News Next Yakuza Game Seemingly Set To Be Announced This Weekend
According to a now-deleted tweet
Yakuza: Like a Dragon officially arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X this November, but before then, we might be getting an announcement of the next upcoming title in the Yakuza series. This is a according to a now-deleted tweet from Ayana Tsubaki, who is set to co-host the Sega Nama broadcast at...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News Microsoft Explains Why The Xbox Series Expansion Card Is So Expensive
Delivers "unprecedented speed and performance"
The official Seagate 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is now available to pre-order for £219.99 / $219.99 at the Microsoft Store, which ultimately puts it out of the price range of many consumers. Fortunately, you don't need it (more about that in a minute), but over on Xbox...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 24)
Play them on Xbox One, Android and/or PC
It's that time again! We've got three brand-new additions to Xbox Game Pass to share today, all of which are now playable on the service for Xbox One, Cloud Gaming on Android, and/or PC. You can get a 20% Game Pass exclusive discount on these titles if you want to purchase them permanently, and Warhammer:...
News Xbox Throws Shade At PS5 Following Spider-Man Upgrade Debacle
Highlighting the benefits of Smart Delivery
We don't know if you've been keeping up with the news in PlayStation world recently, but one of the big talking points over the past 24 hours has been the confusion surrounding Marvel's Spider-Man's upgrade path from PS4 to PS5, and the confirmation that owners of the standard version won't be getting a...
News DOOM Eternal Blasts Its Way To Xbox Game Pass In October
Prepare to Raze Hell
It's official! After being teased yesterday, Microsoft has confirmed that DOOM Eternal is coming to Xbox Game Pass for console (and seemingly Android) on October 1st, with PC to follow later in 2020. The Bethesda shooter only launched for Xbox One back in March of this year, and at the time we called it "one of the most...
News Xbox Series X 1TB Storage Expansion Card Priced At £220 / $220
Update: UK & Europe prices confirmed
Update: Microsoft has confirmed that the Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card is priced at £219.99 in the UK and €249.99 in Europe. It's now available to pre-order from the
News Microsoft Drops The Price Of Xbox Series S In Japan
Just in time for the Tokyo Game Show
The Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase takes place later today at 8AM ET / 1PM BST, and ahead of the event, Microsoft has surprisingly revised the price of the Xbox Series S in the region. On its official website, the company confirmed that the price had been reduced from 32,980 yen (excluding tax) to 29,980 yen...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Has A New Competitor, Amazon Luna
Enters Early Access starting today
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has mentioned in the past that he sees Google and Amazon, rather than Nintendo and Sony has the main competitors for Xbox moving forward, so he'll likely have been keeping a close eye on the reveal of Amazon Luna today, which serves as a competitor to Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass...
News Bethesda's Games Will Be 'Better' Under Microsoft, Says Todd Howard
Quality assurance
It's been a massive week for Xbox - with Microsoft announcing its acquisition of ZeniMax Media (the parent company of Bethesda) for a whopping $7.5 billion. While we've already got some insight, in an interview with Major Nelson alongside Phil Spencer and Pete Hines, Todd Howard - director and executive producer at Bethesda -...
Video Watch The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2020 Showcase
But keep in mind it's all in Japanese
Update: The show has now finished, but you can watch the full recap below! Original story: Welcome to the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase 2020! Microsoft is kicking off the multi-day event today with a 50 minute showcase, but be aware that the broadcast will be entirely in Japanese! As for what to expect, the...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Mafia: Definitive Edition
Is it an offer you can't refuse?
The first reviews for tomorrow's release of Mafia: Definitive Edition have gone live, and they're generally looking pretty positive, with a handful of exceptions. We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: Destructoid (9/10) "All this time, the first...
News Football Manager Finally Returns To Xbox This December
Say goodbye to your social life
13 long years since the franchise last appeared on Xbox, Sports Interactive has announced today that Football Manager 2021 is officially coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X this December. This version will be based on the Football Manager Touch experience - a streamlined version of the desktop...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Sep 24-27)
Including Ubisoft's The Division 2
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 strategic 2017 simulation game Bomber Crew, Ubisoft's popular shooter RPG Tom Clancy's The...
News Samurai Shodown Brings The Fight To Xbox Series X|S At Launch
Optimised for the next generation
SNK has revealed as part of today's Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase that arcade fighter Samurai Shodown (also known as Samurai Spirits in Japan) is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch. The game will be available from November 10th, but few other details have been provided so far, aside from that it...
News NieR Replicant Officially Releases Next April For Xbox One
No sign of a next-gen version yet
Update: You can get a first look at gameplay for NieR Replicant above. Original story: Square Enix has confirmed today as part of the Tokyo Game Show 2020 that NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is officially coming to Xbox One on April 23rd, 2021 in North America and Europe. The game is a remastered version of...
News R-Type Final 2 Heads To Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S In Early 2021
With Smart Delivery support
Anyone fancy a bit of R-Type on Xbox? Go on, then. Granzella Inc has revealed that it's bringing side scrolling shooter R-Type Final 2 to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X in Spring 2021, and it will offer a free next-gen upgrade via Smart Delivery. The game is part of a cult arcade franchise that began life all...
News Manage Your Child's Xbox Account With This Brand-New Mobile App
Set limits, monitor friend requests and more
Listen up, parents! Microsoft has unveiled a brand-new Xbox Family Settings app for mobile, allowing you to manage your child's Xbox account and "balance gaming with other responsibilities like school and time with friends." The app, which has been in preview form for the past few months, includes the...
Wednesday23rd Sep 2020
News It Looks Like DOOM Eternal Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Microsoft teases Bethesda addition
Update: Various Twitter users seem to have figured this out! If you adjust the brightness in the image below, you'll see a hidden message with the words, "The Slayer is coming", suggesting the addition is Bethesda's DOOM Eternal. Original story: Oh Melissa McGamepass, you tease. Yes, the official Xbox...
Talking Point What October 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time again for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of September has seen Tom Clancy's The Division, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, de Blob 2, and Armed and Dangerous all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it yet,...
Random The Internet Thinks Microsoft Is Buying Sega Now
Update: No acquisition news at the Tokyo Game Show, confirms MS
Update: Microsoft has confirmed it has no plans to announce any acquisitions at this week's Tokyo Game Show. Original story: It doesn't take much to ignite a rumour nowadays and after Microsoft acquired the parent company of Bethesda earlier this week, some people on the
News Best Buy Unveils Special Halo Infinite Bundle With Master Chief Statue
Update: Pre-orders are live
Update (Wed 23rd Sep, 2020 09:00 BST): If you're interested in picking this up, pre-orders are now available! Halo Infinite with Master Chief PVC Statue & SteelBook Case (Best Buy) Original story (Mon 21st Sep, 2020 11:45 BST): American retailer
News Some Journalists Already Have Their Hands On The Real Xbox Series X
We'll be learning a lot more about it soon
We saw a couple of weeks ago that some influencers had been sent non-working, prototype versions of the Xbox Series X, but this time, a select few journalists have actually got their hands on the real deal. The likes of IGN and Digital Foundry have received the Xbox Series X, which is actually a "not quite...
News Xbox Series Pre-Orders Boast 'Record-Breaking Demand', More Stock To Arrive At Launch
"Incredible to see all the excitement"
Have you recovered from yesterday yet?! We hope you were able to secure yourself an Xbox Series X and/or an Xbox Series S if you wanted one, but if not, don't worry - Microsoft is aiming to have more stock available at launch. Taking to Twitter, the official Xbox account put out a statement thanking fans for...
News Xbox Will Continue To Consider Buying New Studios, Says Microsoft
But only where it makes sense
We were hit with the landmark news that Microsoft had acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks back on Monday, and now Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has confirmed the company isn't necessarily done. Speaking to CNET about the $7.5 billion acquisition, Nadella explained that its gaming division will...
News Xbox One X Sales Spike On Amazon As Series X Pre-Orders Go Live
Case of mistaken identity, or something else?
Did a bunch of people accidentally pre-order the Xbox One X instead of the Xbox Series X yesterday? That's what Amazon's sales rank for the current-gen Xbox One X appears to have been suggesting. At one point yesterday, that sales rank was up 747% over the previous day, hinting that various prospective...
News Don't Expect Any Xbox Acquisition News At The Tokyo Game Show
And no fresh next-gen news either
In case you'd forgotten, Xbox is kicking off the the Tokyo Games Show tomorrow, September 24th with a 50 minute showcase, but Microsoft has warned fans not to expect any acquisition news to come out of the event. This follows a fresh bout of admittedly shaky speculation over the past 24 hours that the company might...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)
Including some real Xbox 360 classics
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just under 10 backwards compatible titles from the Xbox 360, all of them featured as part of the ongoing Rockstar and Capcom Publisher Sales. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC...
News Xbox Series X|S Are Designed To 'Blend In With The Environment'
Built to fit into your modern life
Microsoft has provided more insight into the aesthetic of the Xbox Series X|S, explaining that the overall goal is for the two consoles to "seamlessly fit in to the modern lives and living rooms of Xbox fans around the world." The company says the Xbox Series X|S were "designed to fit in anyone’s home; they are...
News Maneater Swims Onto Xbox Series X|S At Launch With Free Upgrade
Including ray tracing and 4K, 60fps
We'll take a bite out of this one! Tripwire Interactive, Deep Silver and Blindside Interactive have confirmed that "ShaRkPG" Maneater is coming to Xbox Series X|S as a free next-gen upgrade on November 10th. (thanks Gematsu). The Xbox Series X version will reportedly support ray tracing, native 4K HDR support at...
News No Man's Sky's Huge Origins Update Dramatically Expands Its Universe
Play it with Xbox Game Pass
Hello Games has unveiled its big No Man's Sky annual update for 2020 in the form of No Man's Sky: Origins, which brings a stranger, richer and more varied universe to the game than ever before. The list of changes is frankly huge (you can check out the full patch notes on the official website), with highlights being the...
News Rocket League Goes Free-To-Play, Season One Now Live On Xbox
Featuring new tournaments and challenges
If you've been eagerly awaiting your chance to play Rocket League, the time has arrived! The "soccar" sports game is now free-to-play on Xbox One, although keep in mind you'll still need Xbox Live Gold to play online. Its first free-to-play season brings a whole wave of changes to the game, including...
Tuesday22nd Sep 2020
News The Xbox Upload Studio App Is Being Replaced Later This Year
It had a good seven-year run
Pour one out for the Upload Studio! The clip-creating app, which was heavily promoted back at the launch of the Xbox One in 2013, is officially being replaced for good later this year. In a message sent to Xbox users, Microsoft explained that the share experience available via the new Xbox app for mobile will replace...
Guide Is Your TV Ready For Next-Gen Gaming With Xbox Series X?
And will it support 4K, 120FPS?
Hopefully by now you've been able to lock in your Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S pre-order (if you wanted one), and you're eagerly awaiting the chance to get your hands on your new purchase later this year. But what about your TV? Both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are powerful machines, and if you've got...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 22)
But actually, it's more like four
It's been a very busy day in the world of Xbox, and we hope you were able to secure your Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X pre-orders! Now, you can kick back with some scorching new Xbox Game Pass additions. The first of these is Destiny 2 - specifically, the Forsaken and Shadowkeep expansions for the game, both...
News Yep, Scalpers Are Already Listing Xbox Series X On eBay
After securing their pre-order...
Australia was one of the first countries in the world to open pre-orders for the new Xbox Series X|S and as you might have heard, it sold out within "record" time. There were some technical issues as well. The website of EB Games (owned by GameStop) was overloaded and various other local retailers filled pre-orders...
News Xbox Series X Official Packaging Invites You To 'Power Your Dreams'
Looking good, Chief
The Xbox Series X officially went on sale around the world earlier today, and if you were lucky enough to snap one up, all you need to do now is wait in anticipation for that big release day on November 10th. We've already highlighted what you'll first see when the packaging arrives at your door (and you can also view a more...
Talking Point Have You Been Able To Pre-Order An Xbox Series X|S?
Which have you gone for?
The time has arrived! Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S pre-orders have officially begun in various locations around the world, and as expected the demand has been huge. Websites have crashed and stock has sold out in ultra-quick time for some retailers, so have you been successful in pre-ordering a console? Here are some of...
News Xbox Series X Has Sold Out In Australia
Pre-order limit reached within minutes
Pre-orders for the next-generation Xbox opened in Australia earlier today and both units reportedly sold out within "record" time. EB Games (owned by GameStop) was the hardest hit - with the retailer's website seizing up as soon as pre-orders went live at 8 am. It resulted in a lot of disgruntled customers who...
News Fast-Paced FPS Bright Memory Joins The Xbox Series Launch Lineup
And Bright Memory: Infinite arrives next year
OK, stick with us here. Remember that game Bright Memory: Infinite that was revealed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S back in May? It now has a release window of 2021 for the next-gen systems, but the original 2019 version of the game (just called "Bright Memory") is now a launch title for Xbox Series...
News PS5 Horror Quantum Error Now Slated For Xbox Series X, But Series S Version Not Confirmed
"It will depend on how development goes"
After various teases earlier this year, TeamKill Media has confirmed that its PS5 first-person shooter Quantum Error is now also coming to Xbox Series X, with the intent to release both versions at the same time. Responding to fans on YouTube, the developer explained that it had "always been open to more...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)
Including a Rockstar Publisher Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's actually another fairly small selection this week compared to what we've been used to over the past few months, but there are some huge deals amongst the batch including a whole range of discounts on some critically-acclaimed Rockstar and Capcom titles. We've...
Monday21st Sep 2020
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Xbox Series Pre-Orders
It all begins today!
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will officially be available for pre-order on Tuesday, September 22nd, and Microsoft has unveiled details about when and where customers will be able to order their brand-new systems. If you still haven't made your mind up about which to go for, check out our guide below: Xbox Series X VS...
News These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 22-25)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The next few days are dominated by Mafia: Definitive Edition - the long-awaited remake of the 2002 original - while Halo 3: ODST (including Firefight) is also dropping on Xbox Game Pass. Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games below: Halo 3: ODST For PC (Sep 22) (Xbox...
News Microsoft Unveils Launch Lineup Of Accessories For Xbox Series X|S
Including a new Shock Blue controller
Microsoft has unveiled a selection of brand-new accessories that will be available at the launch of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 10th, available to pre-order from tomorrow, September 22nd. In addition to the previously revealed Carbon Black and Robot White controllers, you'll also be able to...
News New Xbox App For Android Introduces Remote Play For Everyone
Along with lots of other new features
The good news keeps on rolling today! Microsoft has unveiled its brand-new Xbox app for Android phones and tablets, now available to download in Beta form on the Google Play Store. The app introduces a ton of new and improved features, including streamlined notifications for parties, chats, new friends and...
News The New Xbox Mobile App Allows You To Download Games Before You Buy
Ordered a physical copy? Pre-load it ahead of time
Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox app for Android devices earlier today, but left out one key detail that you might be interested in - it allows you to download games on the Microsoft Store even if you don't own them. Obviously you need have the license in order to play these titles, but this could...
News Xbox Acquires ZeniMax Media, Parent Company Of Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda's games will be added to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has announced today that it has acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks. As a result, the likes of DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout and more will now be under ownership of Xbox. The company says the acquisition serves as a "landmark step" for the brand, and it will be...
Guide Xbox Series X VS. Xbox Series S: What's The Difference?
Which should you pre-order this week?
The time is getting ever closer for Microsoft to bring its next-generation of consoles kicking and screaming into the world. By now, you will very likely be aware that two versions of next-gen Xbox devices will be available - the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S. But which one should be grabbing your...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Listed Again For Mid-October Release
Come on EA, announce this thing already
We've been hearing rumours about a potential Mass Effect Trilogy remaster for months now, and just recently it was listed by a Portuguese retailer with a release window of October. It's popped up again over the past few days via Czech retailer Herni-Svet (although it's since been removed), suggesting that the...
Poll Has The Bethesda News Convinced You To Pre-Order An Xbox Series X|S?
Or are you going to wait a while?
We don't know about you, but we're still recovering from the shock of today's news that Xbox has acquired Bethesda for $7.5 billion (!), described as a "landmark step" for the brand by Xbox boss Phil Spencer. It's no coincidence that Microsoft has chosen to make this announcement one day before pre-orders go live...
News Bethesda's Future Games Could Still Appear On Consoles Other Than Xbox
It'll be on a "case by case basis"
Following the news that Xbox has acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, there's been a lot of speculation as to whether Bethesda's games will still appear on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in the future, such as the highly-anticipated Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. We still don't have...
News Phil Spencer: We're Committed To Bringing Xbox Game Pass To Apple Phones
"We'll continue the conversations"
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service launched last week for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate customers on Android, but iPhone and iPad users have so far been unable to take advantage. That's because Apple's App Store rules have reportedly made it impossible for Microsoft to integrate the service on the platform, and...
Video Here's How The New Share Button Works On Xbox Series X
A brand-new addition to the controller
In the midst of all the busy Bethesda news taking place today, Microsoft has quietly unveiled a new look at the share functionality on Xbox Series S and X, demoing how that brand-new button on the controller works. As detailed in a video by Xbox Live's Major Nelson, the button (which sits directly in the...
News Xbox Game Pass Now Has Over 15 Million Subscribers
And it shows no signs of slowing down
What a day it's been so far! Microsoft dropped a landmark announcement on us earlier today that it's acquiring ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, and buried within that information was the news that Xbox Game Pass has now reached a new milestone of over 15 million subscribers. In comparison,...
News The New Xbox Consoles Include References To A Certain U.S. City
Carrying on the tradition
If you've ever looked closely at the side of your Xbox One X or the back of your Xbox One S, you might have noticed the words "Hello from Seattle" - a clear reference to where the Xbox team is based in Redmond. And with the release of the next-generation Xbox consoles this November, it's been confirmed that Microsoft is...
News The Xbox Design Lab Service Goes Temporarily Offline In October
It won't be returning until 2021
If you were thinking about ordering a custom Xbox controller later this year, you haven't got long to do so! Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox Design Lab program is temporarily going offline beginning October 14th. The company says Design Lab is "preparing for its next evolution", and will be disappearing until...
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