News Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In April 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Guide All 50+ Free Games That No Longer Require Xbox Live Gold
You don't need to pay a thing!
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (April 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
News - 2021, Week 16
Sunday25th Apr 2021
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (April 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program hasn't had the busiest of starts to the year, but we've had a few more goodies arrive in April for games such as Apex Legends, Phantasy Star Online 2 and Warframe. We've listed all of these below, along with the Sea of Thieves Perk from last month which i
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Second Extinction On Xbox Game Pass
Release date, Xbox Series X version, game details & more
These day one Xbox Game Pass releases are coming thick and fast at the moment! The next is Systemic Reaction's dinosaur shooter Second Extinction, which drops on Xbox Game Preview and Game Pass on Wednesday, April 28. Ahead of its release, we thought we'd put together a quick guide so you...
News Dirt 5's Player Numbers Have Been 'Shockingly Huge' On Xbox Game Pass, Says Dev
"It's been absolutely fantastic"
Codemasters' Dirt 5 is one of many highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles that have entered the service already so far this year, and according to the game's director, its inclusion has been a massive success for the game. Speaking as part of the GameOnDaily podcast, technical director David Springate explained...
Rumour Is IO Interactive Working On Some Kind Of Deal With Xbox?
"Keep an eye on IO Interactive"
The latest episode of the Xbox Two podcast took place last night on YouTube, and as part of it, Windows Central editor Jez Corden appeared to hint that Xbox might be working on some kind of deal with Hitman studio IO Interactive. Asked about whether Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment acquisition talks would...
Gallery Here's A Look At 343's Custom Game Browser For Halo: MCC
"We cannot wait to get it into your hands"
In a new flighting and development update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, 343 Industries has announced the long-awaited Custom Game Browser is about to be in the hands of players. This feature was originally confirmed in 2018, but 343 decided to hold off in order to polish each game in the collection...
Saturday24th Apr 2021
News The New Internet Browser On Xbox Is Adding Keyboard & Mouse Support
Available for some Xbox Insiders right now
The Microsoft Edge internet browser for Xbox has infamously never supported mouse and keyboard throughout the entire Xbox One generation, but it looks like that's all about to change with the new version. As highlighted by The Verge's Tom Warren on Twitter, Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring are...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Help, I’m Stupidly Addicted To Hollow Knight
One of the best games in Xbox Game Pass
I keep hearing that 2021 has 'no games' - but my backlog says otherwise. Even not counting the years of games I'm yet to catch up on, this year is already adding a stupid amount into my pile. Then there's Xbox Game Pass, a service which continuously adds more and more games for me to discover and test...
Talking Point What May 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Are we going to get a good batch?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of April has seen Vikings: Wolves of Midgard, Truck Racing Championship, Dark Void and Hard Corps: Uprising all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
PSA The Tunic Demo Is Back On PC, And Here's Some Gameplay Footage
No sign of an Xbox demo, sadly
There's a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming Xbox console launch exclusive Tunic right now, and if you own a PC, you can get access to the game's free demo on Steam this weekend until Monday, April 26. IGN has shared some footage of the demo in the YouTube video above, but keep in mind this is the same demo we...
News 343 Has 'No Plans' To Add Bots To Halo: MCC Right Now
But is aware of fan requests
Earlier in the week, a modding Discord uncovered an "ADD_BOT.png" file in the Season 5 update for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Of course, it led to a lot of speculation on social media that bots might be on the way, but it's now been officially confirmed nothing is on the horizon - at least in the immediate...
News Farming Simulator 22 Fertilises Your Xbox Console Later This Year
Sorry Halo, we've got bigger priorities
It's the announcement you've been waiting for! Farming Simulator 22 is officially on the way later in 2021, and it'll be digging up the weeds on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S when it makes its long-awaited arrival. We don't know too much about it just yet, but it's been promised that the game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 24th)
Hitting any homers?
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including the new release of MLB The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass, two more Free Play Days titles, 300+ games in the weekly sales, and 13 brand-new FPS
Friday23rd Apr 2021
News Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In April 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in April 2021? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Is Getting An Official Xbox Series X Upgrade
There's a dedicated team working on it
Good news for fans of Call of Duty: Warzone! Not only has the game been made free-to-play with Xbox Live Gold on Xbox this week, but Raven Software has also confirmed that it's working on a proper next-gen upgrade for the game. Speaking to CharlieIntel, the studio explained that it has a “dedicated...
News That House Of The Dead Remake Is Probably Also Coming To Xbox
Just to give you a heads up
You might have seen last week during the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase that Forever Entertainment announced a remake of the original House of the Dead, and it's probably coming to Xbox as well. The existence of this game was actually revealed all the way back in 2019, along with a remake of House of the Dead 2,...
News As Expected, MLB The Show 21 Performs A Little Better On PS5 Than Xbox Series X
But the visuals are "basically identical"
We're still recovering from the shock of MLB The Show 21 not only launching on Xbox for the first time, but also joining Xbox Game Pass, although admittedly it looks like (as expected) the PlayStation 5 version performs the best. This is according to an analysis by the experts over at Digital Foundry, who...
News Xbox Downloads Getting Stuck? This Incoming Fix Should Solve It
It's all to do with "finishing things up"
We've been seeing various reports over the past few months that some Xbox downloads have been getting stuck right at the end - including updates - with the message constantly sticking on the phrase, "finishing things up." Based on what we've seen, this issue seems to last anywhere from a few hours to a few...
Rumour Forza Horizon 5 Won't Be Set In Japan, According To Industry Insiders
That tofu delivery might have to wait
There have been ongoing rumours for a while now that the next entry in the Forza Horizon series will show up before the next mainline Forza Motorsport game, at some point this year. Now, to add to this, VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb and Xbox insider
News Chernobylite Brings Its RPG Survival Horror Experience To Xbox This June
With an Xbox Series X version later in the year
Looking for a new science-fiction survival horror experience? Good news! Chernobylite will officially be launching on Xbox One this June, with an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S version also planned to release later this year. The game is described as an "RPG survival horror mixing the free...
News The Rust Console Edition Pre-Order Beta Is Now Live On Xbox
Just in time for the weekend
If you've been eagerly awaiting the release of Rust Console Edition on Xbox this May, then you'll probably be excited to know that the pre-order beta has gone live today, available all the way until May 6. Sadly, the only way to access this beta is via the Deluxe and
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Judgment
Out today for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S!
Today marks the official release of the remastered Yakuza spinoff Judgment for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (a next-gen exclusive), which is
News Next-Gen Upgrade Can 'Influence The Atmosphere About Cyberpunk', Says CD Projekt
"The next-gen version will be crucial for longevity"
CD Projekt held its latest earnings call earlier this week, and talked a little bit about the planned free next-gen upgrade for Cyberpunk 2077, which is currently scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2021. Asked about the upgrade, VP of finance Piotr Nielubowicz highlighted it as one of the...
News Minecraft Dungeons' Touch Controls Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox Game Pass
"It's above the goal we set for ourselves"
Minecraft Dungeons is one of the 50+ games that have received bespoke touch controls for Xbox Game Pass via Xbox Cloud Gaming so far, and according to Mojang Studios, the addition has gone down really well. Speaking to Windows Central, Mojang executive producer David Nisshagen explained that around 40% of...
News EE Is Giving Away 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With Samsung Galaxy Phones
The perfect excuse to take out a new contract
Been thinking about picking up a new Samsung Galaxy contract recently? Here's an intriguing deal to consider, as UK mobile provider EE is giving away 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with select Samsung phones. Specifically, the deal is for the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S20 FE 5G...
Thursday22nd Apr 2021
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox Series X Port Is 'Going Awesome'
"Most of the work is now on the experience side"
There's undoubtedly a lot of excitement surrounding the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this summer, and the team at Asobo has shared some latest progress details for those versions. Speaking as part of the official Flight Sim SDK Q&A yesterday on Twitch,...
News Here's A Sneak Peek At A New Dynamic Background Coming To Xbox Series X & S
It looks lovely
Dynamic backgrounds are one of the features that differentiate the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S from the Xbox One. They're something PlayStation has had for a while, and finally made their way to us this generation. The initial selection comes with a fair few, but a look at a new upcoming theme shows us what's coming next. The...
News These 13 Games Are Getting FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X
It's a 120 frames per-second paradise!
Oh, we have got a treat for fans of 120fps gaming! Microsoft has revealed today that no less than 13 EA games are getting FPS Boosts on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and 12 of them now run at 120fps on Xbox Series X. Here's the full list, complete with specifications for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S:...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 22-25)
Experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time
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? We've got one of the self-proclaimed "finest story-driven shooters of all time" in...
News EA Says 'Get Ready For A Full Reveal' Of The Next Battlefield Soon
"It has everything we love about Battlefield"
EA hasn't been quiet when it comes to development on the upcoming entry in the Battlefield series. We know it's currently being made, and we know it's coming this year. Yet, despite all the information we know, we haven't actually seen the game - but that's about to change soon, as the company has...
News Good News, Forza Motorsport Playtest Invites Are Starting To Be Sent Out
Were you one of the lucky ones?
Earlier this month we got word that the upcoming Forza Motorsport would be getting a variety of free playtests. The reason is to approach a new method to development, and allow fans to shape the game ahead of launch. It's now been confirmed that the first batch of invitations have gone out, with more expected over...
News PlayStation Is 'Exchanging Ideas' With Xbox For Its Cloud Gaming Strategy
"There’s some very interesting stuff"
Head of PlayStation Jim Ryan has highlighted that Sony is currently still in conversations with Microsoft about how to implement its cloud strategy, but the final, overall experience will ultimately "be unique and only on PlayStation.” The partnership between Sony and Microsoft for cloud gaming was...
News Just Die Already Is Bringing Its Old Age Pensioner Playground To Xbox This May
Fight back against the younger generation
Update: We finally have a date for when you’ll be able to play this unique old people simulator, as it’s been confirmed to be launching for Xbox One on May 20. You can check out the brand-new date announcement trailer above! If you’re a fan of games such as Goat Simulator, then you’re probably...
News BT Is Offering A Discount On Xbox Game Pass, But Don't Get Too Excited
Cash back!
If you've been holding off on signing up for Xbox Game Pass and happen to be a BT broadband user in the UK, then the company is offering the deal of a lifetime. Okay, so it's really not, but a saving is a saving, right? BT broadband customers are being offered the ability to add Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to their bill. The addition is...
Talking Point Would You Still Buy An Xbox Without Game Pass In 2021?
Has it become an essential add-on?
This week brought us the news that Xbox Game Pass reportedly now has 23 million subscribers, which means that five million more people have signed up since January. Those are some pretty insane numbers! And it's not really a surprise. Xbox Game Pass has been firing on all cylinders this year, from the inclusion of...
News The Creative Director Of Marvel's Avengers Has Jumped Ship
Says the game is still in "good hands"
It's been a difficult period for Crystal Dynamics since the launch of Marvel's Avengers on multiple platforms last September. While Square Enix is promising to stick with it (even after the game failed to recoup development costs) - not everyone on the team will be continuing on. O
News Tales Of Arise's Collector's Edition Is A Sight To Behold
We'll take them all, thanks
We're a sucker for a good old collector's edition here at Pure Xbox, and this Tales of Arise one just takes the mickey with how great it looks. Bandai Namco is really showing off with this one, and we'll be pre-ordering about 15 copies, thank you. Like most collector's edition games, you can expect to get a steelbook,...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About NieR Replicant
The verdict so far
This Friday marks the release of NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139..., which is a remastered version of the original PS3 game NieR Replicant from 2010, released at the time as Nier Gestalt on Xbox 360. The first reviews of the remaster have gone live today, and we've gathered a quick overview below: Destructoid (8.5/10):...
Random This Xbox Game Pass Advert Is The Weirdest One Yet
Yeah, we’re not sure what to feel about this
In something we can never un-see, Xbox has shared a strange and weird Xbox Game Pass trailer, which attempts to convey some of the quality titles available on the service. Embodying the spirit of classic American sitcoms, the trailer replicates the intro to shows of that nature. Featuring a family of...
News CD Projekt Shares Impressive Sales Results For Cyberpunk 2077 And The Witcher Series
That's a lot of moolah
It's no surprise that both the Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher franchises have been extremely popular. The hype around both has reached astronomical levels, with heavy expectations put on CD Projekt and the games they make. But how well did they both do? The company has shared a few key stats which show just how well the...
News Biomutant's Latest Trailer Shows Us A Beautiful World We Want To Live In
What a wonderful world
Biomutant has the potential to be a surprise hit this year. We're only a few weeks away from its release, and THQ Nordic is ramping up the marketing for the game. The latest trailer focuses on the game's world, and honestly, it's gorgeous. Up until now, a lot of Biomutant's footage has focused on the elaborate and downright...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Getting An Xbox Series X Upgrade 'Very Soon'
As a lovely free upgrade for current owners
In the growing trend of every game and the kitchen sink coming over to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, developer No Brakes Games has confirmed Human: Fall Flat will be getting a free upgrade. In a blog post from the company, it was celebrated that the game has reached over 25 million players since its...
Wednesday21st Apr 2021
Guide All 50+ Free Games That No Longer Require Xbox Live Gold
You don't need to pay a thing!
Update (April 2021): Microsoft has now officially unlocked 50+ free-to-play games across various Xbox consoles for all users, meaning you no longer need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play them online. We've updated the full list of supported titles below! Original story (January 2021): We're sure you've seen by...
Rumour Sony Deal Will Bar Resident Evil Village From Xbox Game Pass
For at least one year
If you were hoping to see the next entry in the Resident Evil series get a surprise release on Xbox Game Pass in the near future, what you're about to read may come as a bit of a shock. According to supposed leaked documents - which appear to have come from last year's Capcom hack, Sony has done an exclusive deal with Capcom,...
News The Nintendo Switch Just Keeps Appearing At Xbox Events Right Now
It showed up again at Game Stack Live 2021
This time last week, it was suggested by a couple of industry names that Xbox might be working on some kind of partnership with Nintendo, and now the Switch has made another unlikely appearance as part of Game Stack Live 2021. Xbox boss Phil Spencer conjured up a lot of attention by including Nintendo's...
News Xbox Series X Mini Fridges Are Making Progress, Says Xbox Exec
We'll take the lot!
After winning a Twitter competition earlier this month, Xbox vowed to make the much meme'd Xbox Series X fridges a reality. That means in the future we could all be grabbing cans from our tiny fridges, or mistaking the actual console for one. It seems they're making good progress, as one Xbox exec has confirmed the fridges are in...
News AMD’s FidelityFX Tools Are Now Supported For Xbox Series X & S
"This development is very exciting to all at AMD"
Microsoft hosted the developer-focused Game Stack Live 2021 event yesterday, and as part of the show, AMD confirmed that its AMD FidelityFX toolkit is now available for developers to use on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. FidelityFX is described as helping to deliver "ultimate visual quality with...
News Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Now Has 23 Million Subscribers
That's five million more since January!
In recent months Xbox Game Pass has been knocking it out of the park with gargantuan releases, and that's reportedly been shown in its user base. As of April 20, it's said to have grown to 23 million subscribers. The claim comes from industry insider Jez Corden, who shared the statement on Twitter. The huge...
News Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Being Developed By Aspyr, Say Reports
You're getting our hopes up!
Star Wars fans have been asking for a reboot or remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for years now, and it really does look like we're going to finally get something along those lines - at least eventually. It was reported at the start of the year by a couple of sources that some kind of KOTOR project was in...
Guide New To MLB The Show? Here Are Five Tips To Help You Get Started On Xbox Game Pass
It's time to step up to the plate
Welcome to The Show! This year marks the very first time MLB The Show has ever been available on the Xbox platform, and it just so happens that MLB The Show 21 has also launched into Xbox Game Pass on day one. We've already reviewed the game here at Pure Xbox, but we've been hearing from some members of the Pure...
News Necromunda: Hired Gun Is Really Starting To Look Impressive
Woah!
We first got wind of Necromunda: Hired Gun last month, as a Microsoft Store listing prematurely showed the game before its reveal. The initial trailer looked really promising, but this latest one has blown us away with how impressive it truly looks. The new FPS set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe looks like the perfect marriage of DOOM and...
News Xbox Is Giving Away A Brand-New Gold Sea of Thieves Controller
A lovely piece of booty
We've seen some really wonderful looking controllers since the Xbox Series X launch. The only problem is, most of them are locked behind competitions, and this Sea of Thieves controller is the latest offender. This beautiful golden designed controller is any pirate lords dream and a true piece of booty to show off to all...
News As Of Today, Free Games No Longer Require Xbox Live Gold
"Free-to-play now means free-to-play"
Microsoft has announced today that the Xbox Live Gold restriction has officially been removed from all free-to-play games on the Xbox platform, meaning that you don't need to pay anything in order to play them on your Xbox console. The decision to do this was originally announced back in January following a...
News Phil Spencer Congratulates Sony On The Release Of MLB The Show 21
"Really great to have the game out for everyone"
You may have missed it, but a little game known as MLB The Show 21 hit Xbox this week. But that's not all - it's also a Sony published game which just happens to have hit Xbox Game Pass. To mark its arrival, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has congratulated Sony on the unprecedented launch. After years of...
Video Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Gets A New Cinematic Trailer
And confirmed platforms
Nacon has today unveiled the latest cinematic trailer for the upcoming Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, but unfortunately it doesn't treat us to any new gameplay footage or details on the racer for the time being. However, in a press release, it was confirmed that more information will be available in July 2021, so it looks...
News Tales Of Arise Finally Arrives On Xbox This September
About time!
After being pushed indefinitely out of last year, Bandai Namco has finally revealed that Tales of Arise will be coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One on September 10 in the West. As reported by Famitsu and confirmed in a Japanese trailer, the game finally has a launch date. It was originally announced during Xbox's
Video Here's What Xbox Cloud Gaming Running On PC Looks Like
We can't wait to try it
Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun rolling out for both PC and iOS, but you'll need to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member AND be invited to try it out. If you're still waiting and are eager to see how it runs, then luckily some early adopters have shared their experience with the service. Unlike the Android version of it, both PC...
News Rain On Your Parade Boasts A Massive Launch On Xbox Game Pass
"We're absolutely FLOORED by the reception"
Rain on Your Parade may have only dropped into Xbox Game Pass last week, but it's already managed to rake in a huge amount of players in less than seven days. The developer Unbound Creations has reported over a colossal 150,000 players have dived into it since its release. We know smaller games joining...
News Xbox Series X Controller Support Rolls Out On iOS Next Week
Finally!
We've known about Xbox Series X controller support being in beta testing on iOS devices for a while now, but last night's Spring Loaded Event from Apple confirmed the update is rolling out publicly sometime next week. iOS 14.5 has been in an extended beta testing cycle, but will finally be made public on the week commencing April 26...
News Xbox Is Now Officially A Partner Of The MLB's Toronto Blue Jays
"Stay tuned for more baseball action"
Team Xbox has really been getting behind the excitement of MLB The Show 21's release on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass this week - so much so, that Xbox has actually officially partnered with the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays! This was announced by Xbox Canada on Twitter yesterday afternoon: No further details have been...
News Mystical Adventure Grotto Warps Onto Xbox Later This Year
And it looks gorgeous
Brainwash Gang has announced that narrative-driven game Grotto will be heading to Xbox One later this year. The stylistic mystical adventure sees players controller the Soothsayer - a mysterious being who lives inside a grotto, who is sought out by a local tribe for his help to read upon the stars. The unique premise has you...
News Players Who Had Their Inventory Wiped In Outriders Are About To Get A Nice Surprise
As a way of saying sorry
Outriders got hit with a nasty bug at launch which saw certain players’ inventories getting wiped. While the issue has seemingly been prevented from happening again, those affected are still yet to receive their old goods back. But it’s not all bad news, as it seems those players may be getting back equipment better than...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors' Opening Scene Showcases The Leap In Visuals
It's looking seriously impressive
Life Is Strange: True Colors is expected to launch on September 10, but in the meantime Square Enix has provided a look at the game's opening scene which demonstrates an extraordinary leap in the series' graphics engine. The scene in question introduces us to Alex Chen, the game's protagonist, who spends the scene...
Tuesday20th Apr 2021
Random Here's Zelda: Twilight Princess Running On Xbox Series X
Thanks, Dev Mode
We've heard (and seen) how the Xbox Series X|S is great with emulation and now to continue this trend, Twitter user @GrimSimm has shared footage of the 2006 Wii title The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess in action on Microsoft's most powerful home console. Unsurprisingly, this was achieved with the console's development mode -...
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 22-30)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another five games coming to the service soon, including the previously announced Second Extinction and the Destroy All Humans! remake. Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform April...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 30)
They're getting ready to move out
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed that the following titles will leave on April 30, rather than May 1. Original story: Microsoft has unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of May 2021, with the most notable of the bunch arguably being the popular 2020 party...
Review MLB The Show 21 - Xbox Fans, It's Finally Time To Play Ball
Welcome to The Show
Baseball fans never thought they'd see this moment arrive, but it's finally here! MLB The Show 21 is officially an Xbox game, not to mention a day one Xbox Game Pass addition, and seeing the little PlayStation intro sequence as you boot it up definitely takes some getting used to! Full disclaimer, we're not hardcore veterans of...
News WRC 9 Has Dropped To A Ridiculously Low Price On The UK Xbox Store
Update: It's even cheaper now!
Update (Tue 20th Apr, 2021 10:45 BST): This deal is getting better by the day! WRC 9 has now been slapped with a 60% discount on the Microsoft Store in the UK, bringing it to the ridiculous price of just £3.19. We're again assuming this is a mistake, but who knows! In any case, this is a fantastic deal. Original...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (April 20-27)
It's a pretty huge selection this week
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games (!), spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as LEGO / Resident Evil Franchise Sales and an Un-Halloween Horror Sale! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Here's A Look At The New Quick Resume Feature On Xbox Series X
We've been waiting a while for this
Yesterday we got word that a new Quick Resume feature was being rolled out to Xbox Preview Program members on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which will enable users to see which games they currently have running via the system. To follow on, we now have an image of what that will look like, giving everyone...
Random Yes, You Can Actually Buy This Tom & Jerry Xbox Series X Skin
Looking a little square there, Tom
Poor Tom has been on the receiving end of some abuse throughout the history of Tom & Jerry. Sure he's constantly trying to capture Jerry, but can the poor cat just not catch a break? Over the years he's been turned into an assortment of shapes, including a square, so obviously, an Xbox Series X skin has been...
Deals All 20+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (April 20-27)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another sizeable selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, spanning various sales including a Resident Evil Franchise Sale! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News Xbox Is Getting A Neat New Audio Feature For Higher Fidelity Sound
She call me Mr Boombastic
The Xbox Preview Program is getting some really cool features this week. Outside of having the ability to view all active Quick Resume titles, members can also use an Audio Passthrough feature, which will provide a welcome audio boost. For those that don't know, Audio Passthrough uses apps such as Netflix or Amazon Prime...
News Phil Spencer: Console Streaming Is Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass
"At some point it will, not yet"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been very talkative on social media lately, and has even been updating fans on current developments within the company. One of the questions posed to Spencer yesterday was in regards to Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to consoles, to which he confirmed it's still on the cards. When asked if...
Random Guess What, Even A Tesla Can Run Xbox Game Pass Now
And here's what Phil Spencer thinks about it
Since the release of Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android as part of Xbox Game Pass last year, we've seen it running on a variety of devices including an actual, real-life smart fridge, and now it's even been proven to run on a Tesla! Footage of this was shared by indie game dev Chris Woefel on Twitter earlier...
Rumour Don't Expect Gears 6 At E3, Xbox Has 'Too Much Else Going On'
Sounds like there's plenty more to keep us happy
Some good news - Xbox allegedly has a lot to show us at this year's E3. The bad news? One of those titles won't be the next Gears entry according to one industry insider. In Jeff Grubb's latest Game Mess Show, he was asked by one viewer the probability of Gears 6 being showcased during Xbox's E3...
News Microsoft And Discord Have Reportedly Ended Acquisition Talks
For now, at least
If you were following the news back in March, it was reported that Microsoft was in advanced talks to acquire the group-chat platform Discord, but now The Wall Street Journal is reporting that those talks have ended. The outlet states that according to its sources, Discord fielded interest from at least three companies about a...
News GameStop Will Have 'Sizable' Stock Of Xbox Series X Consoles This Wednesday
But only through Xbox All Access
It's that time again! GameStop has announced today that it will have "sizable" stock of Xbox Series X consoles as soon as this Wednesday, April 21, but they will only be available through the Xbox All Access program. The consoles will be released online beginning at 9am CT, as highlighted below: If you're not...
News Terrifying Cult Classic Song Of Horror Creeps Its Way Onto Xbox This May
Count us... out
It's been out on PC for a while now and become something of a cult hit among the community since its release, and now Song of Horror is making the leap to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on May 28. Players control one of 13 different characters in this new take on the survival-horror genre. Much like the horrifying entities that stalk...
News Sony's MLB The Show 21 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Stepping up to the plate
Ready to step up to the plate? Sony San Diego's MLB The Show 21 is now officially available with Xbox Game Pass, with two versions available - one for Xbox One, and one for Xbox Series X & S. You're looking at a download size of just over 70GB on Xbox Series X, and 45GB on Xbox Series S and Xbox One consoles, and don't...
News Square Enix Has Plans To Make An Appearance At E3 2021
"Please keep your eyes peeled"
Along with companies such as Xbox and Ubisoft, it seems Square Enix is now joining the billing for E3 - despite not making an official announcement. As spotted and transcribed by Video Games Chronicle (thanks!), an interview at Japanese publication
News Celeste Developer Announces New '2D Explor-Action' Game, Earthblade
"I am so excited about this project"
Celeste was an absolute achievement in video game design, perfectly blending an emotional narrative with its hard-as-nails gameplay. It was never frustrating, but rather a constant testament to your own strengths. Developer Extremely OK Games knocked it out of the park, so the announcement of their new game...
News Overwatch Director Leaves Blizzard Entertainment After 19 Years
"It was truly the honor of a lifetime"
The director of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan, has announced today that he's leaving Blizzard Entertainment. In a message on the Blizzard website and Twitter, Kaplan highlighted his 19 years as part of the company, where he originally started out back in 2002 as a designer on World of Warcraft, and thanked the fans...
Monday19th Apr 2021
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 20-23)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's actually a very busy one this week, with some major releases on the way including Sony San Diego's MLB The Show 21, which drops in Xbox Game Pass on Tuesday! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One next week: New Xbox Releases (April 20-23): Optimised For Xbox...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox April 2021 Update
The latest new features for April
The Xbox April 2021 update has reportedly begun rolling out now to all Xbox users, and while it's not the biggest update we've seen over the past 12 months, it does add a few cool features and quality-of-life improvements. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire:...
Rumour Xbox Game Studios Working On Four New IPs, Including A Spinoff Of An Existing IP
"One of them is not something I ever would have imagined"
Another day, another Xbox rumour. This one seems to be on the more plausible side however, which signals that there are currently four IPs in the works at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, one of which is based on an existing IP. During a recent GameOnDaily podcast (at the 12:35 mark), Window's...
News Yes, Lady Dimitrescu Will Stalk You In Resident Evil Village
This is either a blessing or a curse
The marketing campaign for Resident Evil Village is in full swing, so low and behold, we have some tasty new details. The most notable being that Lady Dimitrescu will stalk players throughout the game, much akin to Mr X from Resident Evil 2 Remake. A whole bunch of previews from the latest entry have gone live...
News Get Ready, More FPS Boosts Are Coming 'Soon' To Xbox Series X
We're writing our wishlists
Ready for the next set of FPS Boosts for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? We haven't seen any additions since five Bethesda games were highlighted back in mid-March, but it looks like the next batch will be with us imminently. This is according to Xbox director of program management Jason Ronald, who was asked earlier...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About MLB The Show 21 On Xbox Game Pass
Release time, preload instructions, game details & more
It's almost time for another major Xbox Game Pass day one release! Sony and PlayStation Studios' MLB The Show 21 bizarrely drops on the service tomorrow, April 20th, available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Ahead of its full release, we thought we'd put together a quick guide...
Random GTA V Player Figures Out The Exact Number Of Kills Needed To Complete The Game
It's less than you might think
Ever wondered what the minimum amount of kills needed to complete Grand Theft Auto V is? Probably not, but that doesn't make these facts any less interesting, as one player has reportedly discovered the number! We've all pretended to follow the rules in the GTA series, but never to this extent. In a recent Reddit...
News Phil Spencer: The Energy In The Xbox Community Feels Great Right Now
"The team feeds off that energy"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been pretty active on social media today following the announcement that Xbox Cloud Gaming is launching in a "limited beta" for PC and iOS, and he's been answering questions from various fans. One of those questions centred around "the overall general feeling" on the Xbox team and...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On PC, iOS In Beta Form This Week
"The limited beta is our time to test and learn"
It's been a long time coming, but now Microsoft has officially announced that a "limited beta" will begin for Xbox Cloud Gaming on PC and iOS devices as soon as tomorrow, April 20th for select Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users. The Xbox team says it will be sending out invites on a continuous basis to...
News Finally, Xbox Is Adding The Ability To View All Active Quick Resume Games On Series X
No more hidden running games
One of the best features on Xbox Series X|S is the ability to put games into a Quick Resume state, but the main problem people have had is not being able to see which games have been left running in the background. Thankfully, Xbox has been listening to our feedback and is introducing a way to help make this easier. As...
Random Tut Tut, Phil Spencer Has Been Playing Octopath Traveler During His Meetings
Ommmm, I'm telling!
We all know Phil Spencer loves his games. When he's not working he can often be found hitting up Destiny 2 with other Xbox fans, or even playing it while sitting in the airport. Well, Mr. Spencer has really dropped himself in it now, as he's admitted (again) he's been play
News Immortals Fenyx Rising's Diablo Inspired DLC Launches This Week
The third and final part of the season pass
Ubisoft has been releasing expansions for Immortals Fenyx Rising pretty consistently since its release, and the next expansion, The Lost Gods, will be releasing later this week on April 22. The third narrative DLC, and final part of the season pass, will differ from the main experience greatly. Unlike the...
News Amazon Has Reportedly Cancelled Its Upcoming Lord Of The Rings MMO
Cast to the fiery depths of Mount Doom
A Lord of the Rings MMO headed by Amazon was expected to release next year, but according to a new report, those plans have been scarpered due to a dispute between the company and Tencent. Back in 2019, Amazon announced it was working on a new MMO set within The Lord of the Rings universe. It roped in...
News Mind-Bending Lemnis Gate Launches On Xbox Series X This Summer
The best of wits and brawn
Just when you think the turn-based genre can't do anything fresh, here comes Lemnis Gate which aims to bring something new to the table. It's launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this Summer. Trying to explain the game is a bit of task, but the basic premise is players using a 25 second time loop to attempt to take...
News Can You Believe It, Portal 2 Is Now Officially Ten Years Old
Hey Valve, it's time for Portal 3!
We're back again to make you feel old with another anniversary, as Valve's outstanding puzzle sequel Portal 2 officially celebrated its 10th anniversary over the weekend, first releasing back on April 18, 2011. The game came out for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at launch. and quickly went on to receive glowing...
News Double Fine Celebrates 16 Years Since Psychonauts Release
Happy birthday!
16 years ago on April 19, 2005, Double Fine released Psychonauts into the world, and little did they know the fanbase it would nurture over the years. To mark such an occasion, the team has celebrated its birthday on Twitter with some nostalgic throwbacks. The truly unique platformer may not have had the biggest launch, but over the...
Video New NieR Replicant Trailer Highlights Tons Of New Features
More than a new lick of paint
We're so close to NieR Replicant we can almost taste it, but that hasn't stopped Square Enix from dropping new details, the latest of which showcases some of the new content coming to the game. While it could have easily just been a simple remaster of the original game, the team has gone above and beyond to not only...
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