News Korean Influencer Gets Mad At Receiving Xbox Series X Jenga Gift
"This is the best that Microsoft can do?"
News These 7 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 7-14)
The latest batch of additions
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In January 2021
Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve
Random Ed Boon Reveals The Character He Probably Won't Add To Mortal Kombat
"I don't want people coming up with ways to cut my head off"
News CDPR Slams Latest Cyberpunk 2077 Rumour As 'Simply Not True'
"Normally we don't comment on rumours"
News - 2021, Week 01
Sunday10th Jan 2021
Random Ed Boon Reveals The Character He Probably Won't Add To Mortal Kombat
"I don't want people coming up with ways to cut my head off"
One Mortal Kombat character Ed Boon doesn't want fans to request anymore is himself. Yes, if you were hoping to see the co-creator of the most violent fighting series one day join Sonya Blade, Raiden and co it seems it won't be happening. This was revealed during an interview on the...
News 15 Years Later, Some Old Xbox Live Gold Codes Are Still Working
Check your old Xbox 360 game boxes!
It'll come as no surprise to learn that the vast majority of Xbox Live codes from back in the day have since expired, but you might be shocked to hear that some of them actually do still work - even on Xbox Series X! We were reminded of this by a user on the Xbox Reddit page yesterday, who shared a screenshot of...
Quiz Can You Guess These Upcoming Xbox Series X Games?
Looking ahead to some amazing titles
We're kicking off the New Year with a quiz, one that looks forward. With 2021 dropping some massive new releases for the Xbox Series X|S, we've been looking ahead over the past couple of weeks at the exciting games coming up. But this time, we're tasking you to guess these games from just a single image! With...
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite Xbox Demo Disc Memories?
Did you used to collect them?
Back in the days before downloading a demo, a free trial or a beta was common on console, samples of games were provided in the form of demo discs, either sold separately or included with Xbox magazines. And pretty much anyone who used to buy these things back in the day will have a fond memory-or-two - after all, they...
Saturday9th Jan 2021
Rumour Xbox Has Talked To 'Every Major Publisher' About Potential Game Pass Partnerships
"EA is the first one that bit"
The addition of EA Play to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library was incredibly well received this past November, and rumours have been rampant over the past week that a Ubisoft deal might be next in line for the service. Windows Central's Jez Corden recently added to this by stating he thought there was "a strong...
Rumour GTA V Next-Gen Might Use The Red Dead Redemption 2 Engine
According to newly discovered files
We've heard basically nothing about the upcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of GTA V since they were announced back in June, but a new GTA Online update might have shed some light on what to expect. According to noted Rockstar insider Tez2 on the GTA Forums, new files include
News Six Xbox Published Games Were Top Sellers On Steam In 2020
As measured by gross revenue
The main focus of Microsoft's Xbox division in recent times has been on the launch of the Xbox Series X|S. Obviously, that's not the only part of its gaming business, though. In 2020, Xbox Game Studios released a bunch of games on Windows as well as Steam. One of the highlights was when Sea of Thieves sailed onto Steam...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 9th)
Dipping into the Game Pass library?
Welcome to the weekend! Xbox has finally been getting back to normality this week after the holiday break, so we've got a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles to check out this weekend, another three Free Play Days games, and of course, the usual weekly Xbox sale
Pick One Which Of These Dead Space Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dead Space 2 (January 25, 2011), we're looking back at the history of the beloved horror series on Xbox. Including spin-offs, there have been four Dead Space games on Xbox in all, and all of them are included with EA Play on...
News Path Of Exile 2 Almost Certainly Isn't Going To Release In 2021
The pandemic is a "big reason" why
We suggest not getting your hopes up about seeing Path of Exile 2 on Xbox One or Xbox Series X in 2021, as Grinding Gear Games studio head Chris Wilson has advised a release date in 2022 seems more accurate. Speaking to PC Gamer, Wilson explained that the challenges brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic have...
Friday8th Jan 2021
News Korean Influencer Gets Mad At Receiving Xbox Series X Jenga Gift
"This is the best that Microsoft can do?"
Remember those Xbox Series X Jenga kits Microsoft was sending out a few weeks ago? Well, people still appear to be receiving them around the world, and one particular influencer in Korea was very bemused by it all. Described as a YouTuber who "mainly does cooking and very occasionally World of Warcraft",...
News Microsoft Stripped A PS2 To Help Make The Original Xbox
"We went through every component, every piece"
You might recall that we highlighted Bloomberg's excellent oral history of the original Xbox earlier this week, and as part of the feature, Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg revealed the PS2 played a notable role in the console's development. Various team members admitted that they were "so naive about the...
Feature 10 Horror Games To Try On Xbox Game Pass Before The Medium
Beware! You're in for a scare!
While Halloween may be far from over, the spooks are starting early this year with the impending, highly-anticipated release of The Medium, a new psychological horror title from developer Bloober Team. It's also going to be one of the very first Xbox Series X|S console exclusives, with no suggestion of a last-gen...
News Jeff Steitzer, The Voice Of Halo's Multiplayer, Quotes Some Fan-Favourite Lines
"Killimanjaro!"
There's nothing better than decimating the competition in Halo's multiplayer and being met by Jeff Steitzer's wonderful voice shouting "Killimanjaro!". Steitzer knows this and was recently found reciting some classic fan favourite lines. In a video on Reddit (thanks, The Gamer), one user shared a video that has emerged of Steitzer...
News Madden NFL 21 Fans Really Aren't Happy About The Addition Of SpongeBob
It's a bizarre crossover to say the least
Of all the crossovers we ever thought we might see in the world of Xbox, Madden NFL 21 and SpongeBob wasn't one of them. Nevertheless, that's exactly what's happened in the game's 6v6 backyard mode, The Yard. The crossover brings all-new content to The Yard, such as new game modes and a new location, but...
News SNK Reveals King Of Fighters XV And Samurai Shodown Season Pass 3
After a minor delay
Update [Fri 8th Jan, 2021 05:05 GMT]: Following on from yesterday's last-moment delay, SNK has now gone ahead with its big announcements. King of Fighters XV is arriving this year, but platforms have not been announced yet. Keep in mind, the previous entry in the series was exclusive to the PlayStation 4 on console. More...
News Scott Pilgrim Is Getting A Limited Physical Xbox Release, Just Not Yet
Unlike other platforms, it's coming later this year
As we've already noted today, next week marks the release of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition, which is finally coming back to Xbox for the first time since the original was delisted back in 2014. The game will be released digitally when it arrives on Thursday, January...
News Dying Light 2 Art Director & Writer Leaves Techland After 22 Years
"I will always be rooting for you"
Pawel Selinger, an Art Director and Writer on Dying Light 2, has announced he's "ending his co-operation" with developer Techland after 22 years, expressing his gratitude and sending his best wishes to the company on LinkedIn. Selinger previously worked as Art Director on various titles developed by Techland,...
Video Hitman 3 Is Looking To Wrap Up The Reboot Trilogy In Style
Agent 47's conclusion looks to be a fantastic culmination
IO Interactive is gearing up to release the final entry in the Hitman trilogy with Hitman 3. All new locations, AI behavioural changes and updated visuals for the Xbox Series X|S await those looking to take the plunge. A bunch of previews have dropped today from various media outlets,...
Thursday7th Jan 2021
News Microsoft Tells Publisher It Has Broken Xbox Achievement Rules
Naughty, naughty!
Update: Smart Moves has also reportedly been added to the list of games below. Original story: Oh dear! Microsoft has informed publisher Xitilon that it has broken a rule relating to Xbox Achievements, requiring the company to make changes for seven of its games by this Saturday, January 9th. The publisher recently updated some...
News CDPR Slams Latest Cyberpunk 2077 Rumour As 'Simply Not True'
"Normally we don't comment on rumours"
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has suffered a turbulent launch to say the least, and a recent rumour hasn't been making things any better - but now the studio has come out and dismissed it as "simply not true". Like our friends at Push Square, we decided not to cover this rumour at the time because of its...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Jan 7-10)
Prepare for some epic battles this weekend
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? This week, we've got the extreme off-roader Overpass, single-player RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker -...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 7)
"This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice."
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, all of which are available on console and Android, and the epic fighter Injustice 2 is also available on Xbox Game Pass for PC as well. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: eFootball...
News Xbox Controllers Still Use AA Batteries Because Of A Duracell Deal, Suggests Spokesperson
Microsoft says it "intentionally offers consumers choice"
There was a lot of fuss early last year when it was revealed the Xbox Series X controller would again be using AA batteries, and now a Duracell UK representative has allegedly shed some light on why that might be. In an interview with Stealth Optional, Duracell UK’s marketing manager Luke...
News Project Winter Shivers Onto Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
"Backstab your friends across multiple platforms!"
Is it us, or is it getting chilly in here? It might be because developer Other Ocean Interactive has announced that its multiplayer social deception game Project Winter is heading to Xbox Game Pass later this month! The game is described as a 5-8 person title in which players are stranded in the...
Poll When Was The Last Time You Turned On An Xbox 360?
Do you still play yours, or has it been years?
Not to make you feel old or anything, but we just recently passed the 15th anniversary of the Xbox 360, which first launched in North America all the way back in November 2005, followed by Europe that December. It still feels like yesterday to us, but in reality it's been a long while since we last...
News Teachers Are Advising Kids To Use Xbox For Remote Learning
As an alternative to a PC or laptop
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to cause havoc across the world, and for some kids who aren't currently going into school, their teachers are suggesting Xbox as a great way of accessing remote learning tools. Using the Microsoft Edge app along with a USB keyboard and controller, students can access...
News Dishonored's Co-Creator Is Working On A New Game With Arkane Studios
No, it's not Deathloop
Following on from his comments about Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith has teased his future plans with Arkane Studios. During his recent interview with Spanish outlet Vandal (thanks,
Wednesday6th Jan 2021
News Nintendo 'Laughed Their Asses Off' At Xbox Acquisition Attempt In 2000
"The pitch was their hardware stunk"
Bloomberg has put out a comprehensive oral history of the original Xbox, and it includes some very interesting comments from those involved about some attempted acquisitions at the turn of the Millennium. As revealed by original Xbox team members Kevin Bachus, Bob McBreen and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer,...
News Microsoft Rewards Kicks Off January's Xbox Gamerscore Challenge
Earn up to 10k points for gift cards and other goodies
Microsoft Rewards' latest Gamerscore challenge begins today on Xbox, allowing you to receive up to 10k Microsoft Rewards points in exchange for acquiring up to 10k Gamerscore via Achievements throughout the month of January. To activate the punch card (which isn't showing for everyone just...
News Don't Worry, More Final Fantasy Games Are Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass
They haven't been forgotten about
You might remember back in 2019 that Microsoft announced it would be bringing a massive range of Final Fantasy titles to Xbox Game Pass in 2020, but only a handful of them actually found their way to the service. Don't worry though, as Microsoft has confirmed to True Achievements that it plans to "bring the Final...
News 20 Years Ago Today, The Rock & Bill Gates Unveiled The Original Xbox
And the rest was history
There have been a lot of console reveals over the years, but The Rock and Bill Gates teaming up to introduce the original Xbox back on January 6th, 2001 has to go down as one of the most famous examples. Taking place exactly twenty years ago today, the conference was part of CES 2001, and saw Dwayne Johnson and Bill Gates...
News Steam Is Adding Extended Xbox Controller Support For PC Players
Including trigger rumble for certain games
The latest update for the Steam Client Beta on PC is centred primarily around the Xbox Wireless Controller, bringing a selection of new features to players on the platform, particularly for certain games. As of yesterday, the client now supports more than four controllers at once, trigger rumble in games...
News Dishonored Creative Director Says Xbox And Bethesda 'Fit Perfectly'
"It would be very, very difficult to find a better partner for Bethesda than Microsoft"
Seems we're not the only people who think Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda is a fantastic one, as Arkane Austin studio head Harvey Smith also agrees. In a recent interview with the Spanish publication Vandal (thanks, VGC), Smith spoke about his experience...
News Microsoft Says It's Aware Of Connection Issues With The New Xbox Controllers
Will be resolved in a "future update"
We've all been there - you're at a pivotal moment in a game and then suddenly your controller is disconnected. With this in mind, some Xbox users are reporting connection issues when playing certain titles with the new Xbox Series X controller. Here's the original post on Microsoft's help forum, by user...
News Square Enix's Outriders Delayed Again, Now Releases In April
But there's a free demo coming soon
Square Enix has announced that it has delayed the release of its upcoming shooter Outriders once again, with its February 2nd launch date now moved to April 1st, albeit with a silver lining in the form of a free demo. The demo is reportedly coming on February 25th and will be available to everyone, giving players...
Tuesday5th Jan 2021
News These 7 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 7-14)
The latest batch of additions
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another seven games coming to the service in early January 2021, available across console, PC and Android. Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform January 7 eFootball PES 2021 Season Update...
News Xbox Wants To Know If You Like The PS5's Controller Features
Surveys are being sent out
Like the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, there's been a lot of praise given to the PlayStation 5's Wireless DualSense controller so far, which not only includes a revamped design, but a selection of new features as well. And now, according to a user on Reddit, Microsoft is sending out surveys to select Xbox users asking...
Random Quantum Break Predicted Today Would Be The 'End Of Time'
"There is one detail that haunts me. 2021."
Not to bum you out or anything, but remember 2016 Xbox One console exclusive Quantum Break? The game's plot predicted that the 'End of Time' would arrive in 2021, and specifically today, January 5th. Lots of people have been highlighting the same screenshot which shows main character Jack Joyce staring at...
News Xbox Series X Gets Its First Game Preview Title, Spacebase Startopia
And there's even a free trial
Remember Xbox Game Previews? Well, the early access program has officially come to Xbox Series X|S with the arrival of Spacebase Startopia, as announced by Kalypso Media and Realmforge Studios. The space station management sim is available today and even comes with a free trial for anyone who wants to dip their toe in...
News New 'Xbox Series XS' Trademark Sparks Wild Theories, But Don't Go Expecting A New Console
It's probably nothing exciting
The latest bit of speculation to hit social media about Xbox over the past 24 hours-or-so has been about the discovery of a brand-new trademark for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, filed by Microsoft in recent days. The specific phrase that has been trademarked is "XBOX SERIES XS", filed on the 29th of December,...
Deals 150+ Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 5-12)
Including some Last Chance offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, along with a Last Chance Sale carrying over lots of discounts from the recent Xbox Countdown Sale! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale...
Video Here's 14 Minutes Of New Nightmare Fuelled Gameplay For The Medium
Coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month
With the release of The Medium in Xbox Game Pass fast approaching on January 28th (an Xbox Series X|S console exclusive), developer Bloober Team has dropped 14 minutes of fresh, new gameplay for our viewing pleasure. Showcasing gorgeous visuals that fully utilise the Xbox Series X|S capabilities, the new...
News Deals With Gold: All Ten Xbox 360 Games In This Week's Sale (Jan 5-12)
Prepare for the ultimate showdown
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and if you're an Xbox Live Gold member, you can take advantage of discounts on ten Xbox 360 games, five of which are backwards compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. We've highlighted every Xbox 360 offer in this week's sale in the table below, and you'll find more games,...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Receives A Real-Time Snow Update
Let it snow...
Microsoft Flight Simulator just got even better with developer Asobo Studio announcing it's updated the game with real-time snow. When it's snowing in real life, it'll now be reflected around the globe in-game. Attached to this was a message from the team - mentioning how more new features, updates and content releases would be...
Talking Point If You Could Ask Phil Spencer Anything, What Would It Be?
What would you ask the Xbox boss?
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is undoubtedly a popular figure in the world of gaming right now, and he's also very willing to take part in regular interviews, be it on official Xbox shows, podcasts or even on Animal Crossing! The downside, of course, is that he's highly in demand (and very busy), and therefore it's...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising DLC Release Dates Listed By Nintendo
Including one on the way this month
Ubisoft's fantastic Immortals Fenyx Rising was only released last month, but it looks like DLC is already on the way later in January, at least according to a selection of listings on the Nintendo Switch eShop. As reported by our sister site Nintendo Life, the first of these is titled "A New God", and is...
Monday4th Jan 2021
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In January 2021
Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve
The year of 2020 is almost behind us, so it's time to start looking to 2021! As usual, January looks set to be a fairly quiet month in terms of new releases on Xbox, but we've still got some major big hitters on the way, including Hitman 3, psychological horror The Medium and the remaster of Yakuzas 3,...
News Microsoft Asks For Xbox 'Drift' Lawsuit To Be Moved Out Of Court
'Plaintiffs promised they would arbitrate disputes on an individual basis'
Cast your mind all the way back to April last year, and you might remember a lawsuit filed against Microsoft, claiming that the joystick component of Xbox One controllers - and specifically the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller - contains a design flaw that Microsoft has failed...
News IKEA Creates Xbox Series X & PS5 Cutouts For Measuring With
Just to make sure they fit
It was back in September that Microsoft decided to unleash paper placeholders for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the public, and now IKEA is reportedly doing the same thing with in-store mock-ups. As you can see in the image below, the retailer has created full-sized versions of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation...
News Unofficial Xbox Emulator Achieves 'Major Milestone' With Latest Update
Here's a look at it in action
Original Xbox emulation has traditionally been a very hard thing to get right over the years, but the recent release of xemu v0.5 for PC has been described as a "major milestone" by its creators, adding a selection of new features. "In addition to a host of graphics improvements, fixes to enable broader BIOS...
News Xbox Exec Hints At Upcoming 'Surprises' In New Year Message
"I am incredibly excited about the year ahead"
The team at Xbox has been pretty much silent on social media throughout the Christmas and New Year period, but now Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg has shared his New Year message with fans, hyping up the twelve months ahead. Most interestingly, Greenberg hinted at some "surprises" in store - seemingly in the...
News 2K's Battleborn Will Be Completely Unplayable After This Month
Even the single-player campaign
Remember the 2016 shooter Battleborn by the creators of Borderlands? The game is having its servers turned off for good later this month, and due to how it works, the game will no longer be playable in any fashion. This was actually announced a year ago, with 2K noting that "the game will continue to be playable...
News Relic Entertainment 'Making Great Progress' On Age Of Empires 4
"We are literally playing this game every single day"
It's been a while since we've heard anything about Age of Empires IV, but now in an end-of-year update, Xbox Entertainment Studios general manager Shannon Loftis has shed new light on how development is coming along. The game is being developed by Relic Entertainment, known for the likes of...
News UK Boxed Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 Drops Out The Top Ten, GTA V Returns
Nintendo takes the top spot
The final UK boxed charts roundup of 2020 has arrived, revealing that CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 dropped out of the top ten for the first time, and the top spot went to Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Like many games that suffered sales drops over the New Year period, Cyberpunk 2077 recorded a 66% sales...
Talking Point What Are Your Gaming Resolutions For 2021?
Got any specific goals in mind?
The start of any new year is inevitably accompanied by a whole host of New Year Resolutions that we hope to achieve over the next twelve months, and that includes in the world of Xbox and gaming in general. Many of us have found ourselves in the position of falling behind in our backlogs, Achievements and Microsoft...
News Killer Queen Black No Longer Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
It's been delayed "to deliver an exceptional experience"
If you were eagerly looking forward to the release of strategic team platformer Killer Queen Black on Xbox Game Pass this week, we've got some bad news - the game has been delayed until Q1 2021 (thanks TA). Originally scheduled to arrive tomorrow, January 5th, the game's developer highlighted...
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