Random Someone Thinks They've Spotted More Hidden Xbox Secrets In This Photo
At this point, who knows?!
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (February 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
News SEGA Is 'Really Happy' With The Results Of Xbox Game Pass
"We wanted to take advantage of a great new opportunity"
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 18)
Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit!
News Blizzard Arcade Collection Out Now On Xbox, Includes Three Classics
Enjoy a slice of video game history
News - 2021, Week 07
Sunday21st Feb 2021
Feature 10 Zelda Alternatives To Play On Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Celebrate the anniversary with some great games on Xbox
As this year marks the iconic hero's 35th anniversary, we thought we'd do something a little different. To celebrate, we want to mark a selection of fantastic alternatives that are inspired by Nintendo's princess and her saviour Link. The formula has resulted in 35 years of incredible titles,...
News Expect Microsoft To Host Bethesda Event Sometime In Mid-March, Says Industry Insider
"They will talk about it extensively and explain what it means"
Industry insider and VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb expects at least some kind of event to happen in mid-March when Microsoft finally closes its deal with Bethesda. In response to a question on his YouTube livestream, Jeff explained how everything would be discussed "extensively"...
News Xbox Series X 'FPS Boosts' Will Focus On Xbox One Games For Now
And not Xbox 360 or original Xbox titles
Microsoft unveiled the brand-new 'FPS Boost' feature for Xbox Series X and S earlier this week, which will improve the frame rate performance of a select group of games - all without any work required by the developer. The first five games are all Xbox One titles, and while Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games aren't...
News Blizzard Warns Arcade Collection Players Not To Stream Rock N Roll Racing With Music On
Licensed music "not cleared for streaming"
One of the biggest surprises at BlizzCon this year was the announcement (and release) of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. This three-in-one package contains The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll Racing and Blackthorne. It seems though you'll need to be careful if you decide to stream one of these games, in...
News Street Fighter's Ryu And Chun-Li Join The Battle In Fortnite
Grab them now
Epic's battle royale Fortnite has collaborated with Marvel's superheroes, Master Chief, John Wick and even The Mandalorian. Now, in its latest crossover, it's teaming up with Ryu and Chun-Li from Capcom's legendary fighting game series, Street Fighter. Each character comes with an alt outfit, special emote and "Player Select" loading...
Saturday20th Feb 2021
News Blizzard Arcade Collection Out Now On Xbox, Includes Three Classics
Enjoy a slice of video game history
BlizzCon Online has just got underway, and Blizzard kicked off the show with the announcement of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. It contains three classic games in one package and is available for $19.99 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. The titles include The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll...
News Stubbs The Zombie Has A Collector's Edition To Un-Die For
But it'll cost you an arm
2005's Stubbs The Zombie was revealed earlier this week as getting a modern Xbox console port on March 16th, but if you're a big fan of the game, you might want to find some spare change for this collector's edition! It's available from the official Stubbs The Zombie website for $149.99, and as you can see from the image...
News Return To Hell When Diablo II: Resurrected Arrives On Xbox This Year
Will include cross-progression
Blizzard has just announced a remaster of Diablo II for Xbox and multiple other platforms. It's officially titled Diablo II: Resurrected and will be arriving this year. This remaster contains the base game and The Lord of Destruction. It features new visuals (and old ones, with a flick of a button), new audio,...
Video Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Time For The Taxi Chaos Launch Trailer
Crazy Taxi? Never heard of it
There's been a lot of interest in Taxi Chaos ever since it was announced this past December, and as it's obviously inspired by SEGA's beloved Crazy Taxi, it's shaping up to be some old-school fun when it arrives on February 23rd. Taxi Chaos will see you driving around the "immense and vibrant New Yellow City" to pick...
Random The Internet Is Disgusted With This Xbox Cheese Dust Photo
"Pass the controller?"
We all know that Xbox has a very strong Twitter game, and this latest effort has gone viral over the past 24 hours, showing someone passing a controller to a player who very clearly has a hand covered in cheese dust. Ew. At the time of writing, the photo has amassed well over 25k likes, and we've seen all sorts of...
News Dragon Age: Inquisition Might Be Getting An 'FPS Boost' On Xbox Series X
It was originally supposed to arrive this week
Big Dragon Age fan? Then you'll be intrigued to hear that Dragon Age: Inquisition might be getting an 'FPS Boost' on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the near future, and it was supposed to arrive as soon as this week! The game was namedropped as part of the initial batch of titles on Major Nelson's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 20th)
Bring on the destruction derby!
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, two more Free Play Days additions, and the usual weekly Xbox sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser
Feature Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Ninja Gaiden Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the announcement of the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection heading to Xbox this June, we're taking a look back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Let's take a look at what we're working with: Ninja Gaiden / Black (2004-2005) Ninja Gaiden, the...
News Blizzard Reveals A New Class For Diablo IV
Introducing the Rogue
Apart from the reveal of Diablo II: Resurrected at BlizzCon, Blizzard also lifted the lid on a new (but old) class for Diablo IV. Introducing the Rogue - a swift, deadly and mobile class with "unparalleled" versatility. Rogue players can choose a variety of ways to attack and trap enemies and enhance their combat through...
News Blizzard's Goal Is To Make Overwatch 2 A 'True Sequel' And 'Worthy Successor'
So it needs to be "perfectly polished" before release
One of the many games highlighted during the first day of BlizzCon Online, was the upcoming hero-based shooter, Overwatch 2. Earlier this month it was confirmed by Activision Blizzard how the title was not planned for a 2021 launch, and in the latest update, the team has now shared some insight...
Friday19th Feb 2021
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (February 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
Update: More Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks have arrived over the past few weeks, so we've added them all to the list below. The most recent is a Gothic Armour Set for free-to-play action RPG Path of Exile. Original story (Sat 30th Jan, 2021 16:00 GMT): The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program has been...
News Square Enix's Outriders Is Getting A Demo On Xbox Next Week
Progress will carry over to the full game
We'll be getting a taste of Outriders next week, as the free demo will be arriving on February 25th. As confirmed by the game’s Twitter account, this will not be similar to the previous betas for the game, and instead is being billed as a demo. It will last a few hours, including the prologue and the...
News Xbox Now Tells You When You're Throttling Your Download Speeds
The feature is now available for everyone
If you're a keen reader of Pure Xbox, you might remember that back in December we highlighted a feature that was rolling out to Xbox Insiders, telling you when you were unintentionally throttling your download speeds. Now, that feature is available for everyone thanks to a recent update, and you'll see the...
Poll How Are You Finding FPS Boost On Xbox Series X|S So Far?
Have you tried any of the initial five titles?
The big news of this week from an Xbox perspective was the announcement of 'FPS Boost' - a new program that will be improving the frame rates of select backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X and S. So far, an initial five games have been given the 'FPS Boost' treatment, which are: Far Cry 4
News Face Your Spider Fears In 'Kill It With Fire' On Xbox One This March
Hope you don't suffer from arachnophobia!
If you’ve got a fear of spiders, this could either be the worst or best game for you! Kill It With Fire is an arachnid killing simulator that’s hitting Xbox One on March 4th. By scouring the house for an assortment of everyday items, you’ll be able to clear the house as you stomp, smash and burn your...
Rumour Konami Wants To Outsource Metal Gear Solid & Castlevania
But don't expect a new game anytime soon
There's been no sign of Konami doing anything major with the Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania franchises recently, and according to a recent rumour, the company might be looking at trying to outsource the IPs. This is coming from VideoGamesChronicle, which reports that sources say Konami has plans to work on...
News Former Halo And Fable Composer Stan LePard Has Passed Away
“His passing is a tremendous loss”
Stan LePard, who contributed to the scores for games in the Halo, Fable and Destiny series', has sadly passed away. LePard’s death was announced via Twitter, where his colleague and friend, Maclaine Diemer, alerted fans of the news. Diemer said he was "deeply saddened" and called LePard's passing a...
News Dirt 5 To Receive Free And Premium 'Energy Content' DLC Next Week
Just in time for its addition into Xbox Game Pass
Ahead of its upcoming inclusion into Xbox Game Pass, Dirt 5 is receiving a wealth of free and premium downloadable content on February 22nd. The stunning racer is set to get a whole new wave of content that will no doubt keep fans busy over the coming months. New cars, events, playground options,...
News The Medium Dev's Next Project Is With A 'Very Famous Gaming Publisher'
Many suspect it could be Silent Hill related
The Medium developer Bloober Team has said it is working on a new title with a popular games publisher, leading many to believe it could be a new Silent Hill game. The developer hinted it was working on an existing IP with a “very famous gaming publisher” for more than a year in a recent interview...
News For Honor Celebrates Its Fourth Anniversary With A Shovel Knight Crossover
Swap your shovel for a sword
This week marks the fourth anniversary of Ubisoft's action combat game For Honor. In addition to "Year 5: Year of the Covenants" launching on 11th March, there's also a special crossover collaboration. Yacht Club's Shovel Knight series is getting some love, allowing For Honor players to dig for Shovel Knight-themed...
News Black Ops Cold War Season Two Introduces A Brand-New Zombies Experience
Look out for it next week
Activision has revealed its plans for the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (and Warzone), which includes a brand-new, large-scale Zombies experience called 'Outbreak'. The new mode will task you with objective based play across the largest Multiplayer maps: "Hunt down elite enemies using a satellite...
News Little Nightmares 2 Could Be The Last In The Series, Developer Focusing On New IP
Unless another studio steps in
Sorry folks, it looks like Little Nightmares II could be the final game in the beloved series. According to a recent earnings report (thanks, IGN), parent company Embracer Group (who obtained Little Nightmares developer Tarsier back in 2019), has spoken about the studio's next project and said that despite the well...
News Monster Truck Championship Accelerates Onto Xbox Series X Next Month
With 4K visuals and 60FPS support
Having arrived on Xbox One late last year, Monster Truck Champions is coming to Xbox Series X|S on March 11th. The next-gen version will bring across all the fan-favourite content, including the the cars, tracks, and events, and packages it all together with 4K visuals and 60 frames per second support. There’s...
Thursday18th Feb 2021
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 18)
Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit!
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, spanning titles for console, PC and Android, including the destruction-filled Wreckfest and award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass...
News Capcom Arcade Stadium Is Bringing 32 Classic Games To Xbox
A blast from the past
Following its launch on the Nintendo Switch yesterday, it was also confirmed Capcom Arcade Stadium will be arriving for Xbox One in the future, bringing a collection of 32 classic games. Relive the golden days of arcades, as Capcom Stadium Collection delivers a wide selection of games. Available to purchase in three distinct...
Talking Point What March 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Hoping for another big month?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of February has seen Gears 5, Resident Evil, Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb and Lost Planet 2 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another batch of games...
News Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
Get ready to die all over again
Koei Tecmo has revealed Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection will be arriving onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility on June 10th. The collection will bring together three classic games from the series, including Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge...
News Dino Shooter Second Extinction Arrives On Xbox Game Preview This Spring
Hold onto your butts!
Second Extinction is arriving via Xbox Game Preview on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this Spring. First revealed during an Xbox show last year, news on the console version has been relatively light since its unveiling, but now fans won’t have to wait much longer to combat some colossal dinosaurs. While no specific release...
Feature 10 Games We'd Love To See Get An FPS Boost On Xbox Series X
Titles that could do with a performance upgrade
After yesterday's announcement that various backwards compatible games would be getting a frame rate boost on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, it got us thinking about all the titles we’d love to see. With only five confirmed 'FPS Boost' games thus far, there is a staggering collection of backwards...
News The Deal Is Done, Codemasters Is Now Officially Owned By EA
"This is the beginning of an exciting new era"
It was back in December that EA placed a $1.2 billion offer for racing specialists Codemasters (surpassing Take-Two's original bid for the studio), and now the deal has officially been completed. As a result, the DiRT, Formula One, GRID and Project Cars franchises all belong to EA, "enabling greater...
News Fall Guys Is Dropping On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S This Summer
It's not a tease this time, it's official!
After months of speculation, rumours and even debunked teases, Mediatonic has finally confirmed today that its massively-multiplayer “bumble royale" Fall Guys is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this Summer. If you've never heard of it, the game challenges you to compete as a clumsy Fall Guy with...
News It's Official, Stubbs The Zombie Is Returning To Xbox This March
Available through backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S
Earlier this month, a page listing for
News 'FPS Boost' Won't Be Suitable For Every Xbox Game, Warns Microsoft
It's best to keep expectations in check
Microsoft made the big unveiling yesterday of the 'FPS Boost' program for Xbox Series X and S, which will be improving the frame rate of a selection of backwards compatible games, without any input required by the developer. However, as cool as this feature is, it's best to keep expectations in check. As...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Feb 18-21)
Get ready to spin the decks this weekend!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two 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, the big highlight is Harmonix's recent DJ simulator Fuser, which only released back in...
News Final Fantasy XIV For Xbox Isn't Off The Table, Reassures Director
Update: It's looking a bit more hopeful!
Update: Following the comments made earlier, Naoki Yoshida also spoke to VG247 about the production of the game, stating that there are “no obstacles” surrounding an Xbox version, but the team is currently focused on the next expansion and the PS5 version before anything else. ”There are no obstacles...
News Numskull Unveils Its Latest Range Of Official Xbox Accessories
Including a new mug, wallet and snapback
Numskull Designs has today unveiled its latest range of official Xbox accessories. The most recent additions to the lineup are a Core Ceramic Mug, Core Wallet and Core Snapback - available to purchase across the UK and Europe - with more details available at the official Numskull website. Here are some...
News Mortal Kombat's First Live Action Movie Trailer Is As Violent As You’d Expect
Fatality!
Warner Bros has dropped the first trailer for its upcoming Mortal Kombat movie, ahead of its theatrical and HBO Max release on April 16. As you would expect, it’s extremely violent. Featuring many fan-favourite characters such as Sub-Zero, the trailer focuses on many of the fighters' unique skills and talents, attempting to work them...
News Bungie Announces Studio Expansion, Planning To Release New IP By 2025
Alongside working on new Destiny related "experiences"
With the growing success of the company, Bungie has announced a massive studio expansion which will see its headquarters in the US almost triple in size, along with an international division setting up shop in Amsterdam. The expansion to its headquarters, which is expected to be finished by...
News Ghostrunner Now Has A Free Demo Available On Xbox
Try out one of last year’s hidden gems
Last year saw the absolutely fantastic Ghostrunner hitting Xbox One, featuring frantic first-person free running and sword combat. Unfortunately, it went under the radar for many, but now a free demo is available to give players a taste of the game. The demo showcases the game’s trial and error gameplay...
News EA's Knockout City Slams Its Way Onto Xbox Consoles This May
Dodgeball like you’ve never played it before
EA is taking another stab at competitive multiplayer with Knockout City, a unique spin on the game of dodgeball, coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on May 21. Coming under the EA Originals label, Knockout City has two teams fighting competitively in a frantic game of dodgeball. Players can form...
News MotoGP 21 Marks The Franchise's Debut On Xbox Series X This April
Featuring 4K visuals at 60FPS
Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. have announced today that the latest entry in the MotoGP series - MotoGP 21 - will be arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on April 22nd. The game will feature an improved Managerial Career that allows players to "delve deeply into the managing experience", as well as a...
Wednesday17th Feb 2021
Random Someone Thinks They've Spotted More Hidden Xbox Secrets In This Photo
At this point, who knows?!
Microsoft just loves playing with us, huh? Last year, the big secret was that Xbox boss Phil Spencer was hiding the Xbox Series S on his shelf months before it was announced, and most recently, the company included the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset in an Xbox Series X commercial - again, months before it was announced. As...
News SEGA Is 'Really Happy' With The Results Of Xbox Game Pass
"We wanted to take advantage of a great new opportunity"
Xbox Game Pass is the gift that keeps on giving to consumers, but developers and publishers have also expressed their admiration for the service over the years - including SEGA, which is "really happy" with the results. In an extensive rundown about Xbox Game Pass over at Eurogamer, SEGA...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In February 2021
Update: The full list has been revealed!
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in February 2021? It can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this February. Xbox Game...
News Microsoft Unveils The First Batch Of 'FPS Boost' Games For Xbox Series X|S
Free improvements for backwards compatible titles
Microsoft has announced that it has begun introducing a frames per-second boost to a selection of backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X|S, starting with five games available today! The news was outlined in an Xbox Wire post, revealing that Microsoft has worked closely with developers to make...
News New Xbox Series X|S 'FPS Boosts' Will Be Added Regularly Over The Coming Months
Look out for them every couple of weeks
Microsoft has today unveiled the new FPS Boost program for Xbox Series X and S, bringing frame rate boosts to select backwards compatible games on the new consoles, starting with five titles today. Fortunately, we won't have long to wait until the next batch, as Xbox director of project management Jason...
News Google Stadia's Studio Closures Were Influenced By Xbox, Claims Report
And specifically the Bethesda acquisition
The team behind the cloud-based Google Stadia recently made the announcement that they were closing their internal first-party studios, and apparently, Microsoft's "buying spree" and acquisition of ZeniMax Media were reasons for this. According to a report from Kota
News Xbox Game Pass Will Continue To Prioritise 'Quality Over Quantity', Says Microsoft
"It's not intended to be filled with thousands of games..."
Microsoft's Ben Decker, head of gaming services marketing at Xbox, has been talking a bit about Xbox Game Pass in a fantastic new article by Eurogamer, highlighting the service's focus on curation. When asked about the size of the Xbox Game Pass library and whether curation was the goal,...
Guide Halo Infinite For Xbox Series X: Everything You Need To Know
Get all the latest on this year's biggest Xbox game
Halo Infinite is clearly Microsoft's big first-party game for 2021. Originally the game was expected to launch alongside the Xbox Series X|S, but was later delayed, making it this year's hottest game for Xbox fans. Despite its delay, we're still receiving a lot of information about the game, as...
News The New Xbox Wireless Headset Allows You To Pair Your Phone And Xbox At The Same Time
The microphone has an auto-mute function, too
Yesterday saw the announcement of the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset, and with it an array of fantastic neat new features for players to try out. One of the most intriguing is the ability to have your phone and Xbox linked to the device at the same time. As outlined in an extensive Xbox Wire post, users...
Random Xbox Fans Now Want To See A Laser Green Series X Controller
"C'mon Xbox, you know what we want!"
Microsoft just recently unleashed the Pulse Red Xbox Series X and S controller to complement the black, white and blue versions already available, and now some Xbox fans want to see a green version arrive next. Reddit user LoganH1219 has made a mock-up of what this might look like, classified as a 'Laser Green'...
News 16 Years Ago Today, Xbox Decided To Recall Millions Of Power Cords
The issue affected just over 14 million consoles
Remember the mid-2000s? Remember the days of the original Xbox? Then you may recall the time Microsoft recalled 14.1 million power cords after it was found they had the potential to catch fire. As reported by CBS News back in 2005, the mass recall was made after 30 customers had reported they had...
Talking Point Which Games Need 'FPS Boosts' For Xbox Series X|S?
Which titles should get the treatment?
Microsoft officially kicked off the 'FPS Boost' program for Xbox Series X and S earlier today, boosting the frame rates of five Xbox One games, with many more titles set to receive the treatment over the coming weeks and months. The company already has plenty of games in testing, and while not every game will...
News Control Ultimate Edition Patch Drops Today, Begins Addressing Xbox Series X Crashes
Let's hope it fixes the issues
Control Ultimate Edition launched on Xbox Series X|S earlier this month, but players have been plagued with an assortment of crashes which has hindered their progress and enjoyment with the game. It seems the first patch addressing those issues is set to launch at some point today. As spotted on Twitter by True...
News Tales From The Borderlands Has Relaunched On Xbox Today
Complete with all five episodes
2K Games has revived Tales From The Borderlands, as the fan-favourite Telltale Games series returns to Xbox One today. The re-release brings all five episodes into one cohesive package, allowing players to experience the entire narrative based adventure. As a result, the episodes cannot be purchased individually as...
News Microsoft Launches New Program To Help Developers Improve Accessibility In Games
Gamers with disabilities will test and provide feedback
Microsoft has always strived to make Xbox, and gaming in general, more accessible. With this in mind, it's announced developers will now be able to send their games in to be evaluated (according to the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines) and get them tested by members of the Gaming & Disability...
News No Man's Sky: Companions Update Adds Pets To Your Intergalactic Adventure
Form bonds with the creatures you encounter
No Man's Sky went through something of a relaunch back in 2018, which added a variety of weird and wonderful alien species to discover across its many planets. Its latest Companions update bridges the gap between you and the and wildlife, as players can now take many creatures along as pets. Pets can now...
News KeyWe, A Co-Op Game About A Mailroom Run By Birds, Is Coming To Xbox Series X
Yes, you read that correctly
In one of the more unusual games we've seen so far this year, KeyWe is a co-op puzzle platformer coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Summer 2021. It follows two players who must complete a variety of platforming challenges to keep the day-to-day operations of a post office running. Oh, and you play as Kiwi birds...
Tuesday16th Feb 2021
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 18-25)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another seven games coming to the service in the latter part of February, including Wreckfest and Xbox Series X optimised racer Dirt 5! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform Feb 18 Code Vein
Guide How To Earn Free Xbox Gift Cards Every Month With Microsoft Rewards
The easiest way to get free Xbox games!
In case you've never heard of it, the Microsoft Rewards program is an amazing way of earning free 'points' that can be redeemed for gift cards, sweepstakes entries and donations, and they're given out very generously! In fact, if you keep up with the rewards and maximise your earnings, you can easily afford...
News Xbox 'Enhancement News' Might Be Dropping This Wednesday
Fingers crossed!
Fans have been eagerly anticipating information from Microsoft since a YouTuber suggested "some very interesting" Xbox Series X|S content was arriving on February 17th, along with Xbox Live's Major Nelson teasing 'enhancement news' was coming soon on his podcast, and the hints appear to keep on coming! "Very excited he (Jason...
News Xbox Secretly Showed Us The New Wireless Headset Months Ago
They got us again!
Last year, Xbox discreetly teased the Xbox Series S months before its initial reveal without any of us noticing. Well, something similar has happened again, this time with the recently announced Xbox Wireless Headset. As brought to our attention by Xbox's very own social media manager, Stein, last year's Xbox Series X|S l
Random Halo 3's Artwork Has Been Reimagined With Halo Infinite
It looks glorious
Ever wondered what a mixture of Halo 3 and Halo Infinite would be like? Of course you have. Well, one user has created a mock-up of the two titles, infusing the Master Chief armour from Halo Infinite into the Halo 3 key art. This beautifully rendered image by Twitter user FLETCH has digitally imposed the highly detailed Halo...
News Microsoft Unveils The All-New Xbox Wireless Headset
"Immerse Yourself in the Future of Gaming"
Update (Wed 17th Feb, 2021 14:00 GMT): Amazon UK now has the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset available for pre-order at £10 off the RRP! We've included a link to purchase it at the bottom of this article. Original story (Tue 16th Feb, 2021 15:15 GMT): Here's a surprise we weren't expecting! Microsoft has...
News Metro Exodus Dev Predicts Xbox Series S 'Challenges' For Future Titles
"We have a compromise solution right now"
A few developers have previously revealed their opinions on the Xbox Series S and its lower specs, and in the case of Metro Exodus dev 4A Games, a "compromise solution" for the console is currently the way forward. The full details of Metro Exodus' next-gen patch was outlined yesterday and revealed the Xbox...
News Ubisoft Releasing Huge Update For Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Here's What's Included
Xbox Series X|S patch is the biggest of all
Ubisoft has released quite a lot of updates for Assassin's Creed Valhalla since it was launched last November, and later today sees the arrival of Version 1.1.2. The Xbox Series X|S version of this update is the biggest of the lot, coming in at approximately 19.53 GB. The Xbox version will require 15.27...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (February 24-28)
Last chance to say goodbye
Microsoft has today unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of February, with the most notable arguably being Dirt 4 - which is being replaced by Dirt 5 a day later. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in late February: Date Game Platform Feb...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sale (Feb 16-23)
Huge discounts on fantastic titles
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 150 games, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight and EA Publisher sales, as well as the ongoing monthly Anime sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and...
News Try MLB The Show 21 On Xbox This Month, Limited Space Available
Update: Join via the Xbox Insider program
Update: You can now also sign up for this MLB The Show 21 technical test via the Xbox Insider app on console, but as previously stated, limited space is available. Here are the full instructions on how to take part: On your Xbox console, sign-in and launch the Xbox Insider app Navigate to Insider...
News Marvel's Avengers For Xbox Series X Officially Arrives This March
Along with the Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect update
Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers was originally supposed to be getting an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade last year, but following a delay, the company has now revealed it will be arriving on March 18th. As highlighted by Gematsu, the game will support 4K visuals on Xbox Series X...
News DOOM Eternal - The Ancient Gods, Part Two Has Been Rated
Hell yes!
2020 saw the release of id Software's latest game, DOOM Eternal. It was followed up by The Ancient Gods: Part One. While we've not heard anything about the Part Two DLC just yet, last week on 12th February, it was rated by the Australian Classification Board. This might be a sign that an official announcement is on the horizon...
News Seven More Games Are Getting Touch Controls For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Coming later this week
Xbox has announced a new batch of games to receive touch controls from February 18th. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to take full advantage of touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android devices. The latest Xbox Wire post highlighted which games will be available for players later this week: Bridge...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Latest World Update Heads To The UK & Ireland
Available for free today
Microsoft Flight Simulator has today unleashed its third World Update following the Japan and USA focused updates last year, and this one heads to the UK and Ireland to provide simmers with a "dazzling flight experience." The update adds high-resolution 3D photogrammetry for the cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge,...
News Resident Evil Village Takes ‘A Lot Of Inspiration' From Resident Evil 4
“The team has put a ton of effort into creating a truly authentic feel”
Resident Evil fans will be happy with the steps Village is taking to advance the series, as it’s been mentioned the new entry will borrow a lot of inspiration from the fan-favourite Resident Evil 4. In a recent interview with Official PlayStation Magazine (thanks,
News Rainbow Six: Quarantine Patch Signals A Name Change To Rainbow Six: Parasite
Update: Apparently it's just a placeholder
Update: A Ubisoft spokesperson has reportedly spoken to Video Games Chronicle, revealing that the title is an internal placeholder and more details about the game will be revealed soon. "While we recently shared that we will be changing the name of Rainbow Six Quarantine, ‘Parasite’ is only a...
Monday15th Feb 2021
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 17-19)
Live a unique, old-school fantasy adventure
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We haven't got any major releases on the way this week, but nevertheless there are plenty of intriguing and varied indie titles hitting the Microsoft Store! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases (Feb 17-19):...
News Xbox 360 Game Darksiders Is (Kind Of) Free To Claim Right Now
If you're an Xbox Live Gold member
The second batch of February 2021's Xbox Games with Gold were unleashed earlier today, but if you fancy another one, Xbox 360 game Darksiders is also currently available... but it's accessible via another region. Fortunately, you can claim Darksiders via the Argentinian Microsoft Store without having to jump...
News The Coalition Dev Kate Rayner Comes Out As Transgender, Met With Industry Support
"I am so happy to introduce you to all of me"
Over the weekend Kate Rayner (who works at The Coalition as the studio's technical director) made the incredibly brave decision to reveal she is transgender to her work colleagues and industry friends via Twitter. In response, many Microsoft employees have rallied behind her with support and love,...
Random This Shrek 2 Valentine's Day Xbox Bundle Is Super Rare
"About as obscure as it can get!"
Valentine's Day 2021 might have come and gone, but we've still got a really cool discovery to share with you! This comes courtesy of XboxDarkRoom on Twitter, who collects historical Xbox items and information. According to Xbox DarkRoom, this Shrek 2 Valentine's Day bundle (which comes bundled with perfume),...
News Two More Of February 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Embark on a 4-player co-op campaign
You can now begin downloading the second batch of February 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition and Xbox 360 game Lost Planet 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week (Feb 15-16)
And possibly even a fifth
In case you'd forgotten, today and tomorrow marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, and possibly even one more, as DiRT 4 was quietly added to the list of upcoming removals last week as well. Here's the complete list of games set to leave over the next 24 hours-or-so: Date
News A Way Out Creator Weighs In On Xbox Game Pass Again, Says He's Not Sure About The Model
"If it affects how we make games, then we have a problem"
A Way Out and upcoming It Takes Two creator Josef Fares seems to have a lot to say about the Xbox Game Pass type of model these days, as he's been spotted again weighing in on the service. Speaking with Polygon
News Metro Exodus For Xbox Series X Will Run At 4K, 60FPS With Raytracing
The Xbox Series S will target 1080p
After confirming Metro Exodus will be receiving a next-gen upgrade in 2021, the teams at 4A Games and Deep Silver have now outlined the first details of what the upgrade will consist of when it launches later this year. As announced in a
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Reportedly One Step Closer To Releasing On PC
According to multiple reports
Microsoft has previously announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming would be arriving on iOS and PC sometime in the Spring. It now seems that the PC version is far ahead of the iOS release and is currently going through a very important phase. According to a couple of industry insiders, the development of Xbox Cloud Gaming for...
Reminder The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2021 Ends Today (Feb 15)
Last chance to bag a bargain
The annual Xbox Lunar New Year Sale has been taking place across Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles - as well as PC - for the past week, but it's now set to conclude over the next 24 hours. The Lunar New Year Sale has been bundled with various other discounts, including Spotlight, Publisher and Deals with Gold...
News R8 Games Hit The Brakes On Pacer's Xbox Launch, Devs Tease Possible Game Pass Addition
"Some last minute opportunities have been confirmed"
After previously being announced to finally be launching on Xbox One this week, R8 Games has delayed the release of Pacer again to March 9th to put the game in a "better position" for everyone. The Xbox release was already coming far later than the other platforms' release, which saw the light of...
News Assetto Corsa Competizione Receives An Xbox Series X Upgrade Later This Year
Following the growth of the franchise
505 Games has confirmed that Assetto Corsa Competizione will be getting an Xbox Series X|S upgrade at some point this year, however, no confirmed date has been mentioned as of yet. The racing simulator launched Summer last year and saw players competing in a variety of races across single and multiplayer modes...
News Co-Op Adventure It Takes Two Will Offer A Free Trial
Aiming to show "how good it feels to play the game"
It Takes Two launches for Xbox One on March 26, and a one hour free trial will reportedly be available - hopefully at launch - for those who are still on the fence about picking it up. According to an interview at Polygon with the game's director, Josef Fares, it was mentioned that the game will...
News Even With No New Games, 2020 Was Remedy’s Most Profitable Year So Far
Control has proven to be a big success for the developer
Remedy Entertainment can celebrate 2020 being its most profitable year so far, despite releasing no new games. Coming off the popularity of Control, with multiple post-launch expansions and an Ultimate Edition released, the company saw 2020 as a massive success, Gamesindustry.biz reports. In...
News Overcooked! All You Can Eat Serves Up An Xbox One Version This March
It's no longer a next-gen exclusive
The excellent Overcooked! All You Can Eat was a next-gen exclusive for Xbox Series X and S when it released this past November, but now Xbox One players are also going to be able to get in on the fun. Releasing on March 23rd, the game features all 200+ levels (including new ones) from the first two Overcooked!...
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