Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2023: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 25)
Including this great Pokémon-like adventure
News - 2023, Week 21
TodaySun, 28th May 2023
Talking Point Did You Know Insomniac Made An Xbox Game Before Sunset Overdrive?
Long before the days of being Sony-owned
When you think of Xbox plus Insomniac Games, you likely think of Sunset Overdrive, right? This early Xbox One era exclusive remains one of the high points of that generation, and it's still talked about by Xbox fans today - over eight years since launch. However, did you know that the team actually developed...
YesterdaySat, 27th May 2023
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2023? 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 coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, as well as the...
Feature These 25+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 29 - June 2)
"A new era for fighting games begins"
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for May 29th to June 2nd! We've got a busy few days ahead for new releases, including the arrival of Street Fighter 6 along with the Diablo 4 early access period (for Deluxe/Ultimate Edition owners), as well as three Xbox Game Pass titles that are all launching on the...
News Stop The Presses, Square Enix Just Announced A New Game For Xbox
The first SE Xbox release in 2023!
Xbox fans have been forced to wait almost half a year for any kind of Square Enix news, but now we finally have confirmation that at least one game from the publisher will release on Microsoft's platform in 2023. Phew! That game is Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai, which was announced a few hours...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite 'Metal Gear' Game On Xbox?
We're missing a few, but there are still plenty of them!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the announcement of the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake for Xbox, we thought we'd go back and look at the history of Metal Gear games on Microsoft's consoles. <related ids="150006"> We're definitely missing a fair few Metal...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27-28)
How about some Cassette Beasts?
Welcome to the weekend! If you're looking for some new games to play over the next few days, we've been treated to a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass releases, various new free-to-play titles have been getting a great reception on the Xbox Store, and there are lots of Xbox deals that are cu
News Minecraft's 'Trails & Tales' Update Locks In A June Xbox Release Date
Camel mounts are on the way
Mojang has officially locked in a release date for the Minecraft Trails & Tales Update. It'll be arriving across all platforms including Xbox and Windows PC next month on 7th June. This new (and free) update (Version 1.20) will add a new biome, more mobs and blocks, two full new wood sets and much more. Below is a...
Friday26th May 2023
Report Microsoft Makes Three Major Changes To Xbox Achievement Rules
To help tackle easy gamerscore titles
It's being reported that Microsoft has implemented three brand-new Xbox achievement rules that all games will seemingly need to abide by in the future, and they're focused around ensuring achievements can't be earned too easily. This is courtesy of True Achievements, which says that games will have to avoid the...
News Xbox Fans Begin Speculating As Double Fine Teases 'More To Come' On Game Pass
"There's something for everyone and more to come!"
This week marked the arrival of Double Fine's Massive Chalice on Xbox Game Pass, and in a follow-up post on social media yesterday, the Xbox studio teased that there was "more to come" on the subscription service. No specifics were provided, but the wording — and image seen above — got a lot of...
News Alone In The Dark Launches This October, And A Free Prologue Is Out Now On Xbox
Check those corners
We've known about THQ Nordic's plans to reimagine Alone in the Dark since last summer, and the project has intrigued us ever since, especially with how well Capcom has breathed new life into various Resident Evil classics in recent years. Today, the team has unvei
News Xbox Games Showcase 2023 To Be Shown In 25 Different Movie Theaters
Tickets are free and you get $10 in snacks!
We know you're looking forward to the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 as much as we are, and if you're interested in watching the show in style, it's been confirmed that 25 movie theaters in the U.S. will be showing the event for free. Better yet, you'll even get $10 worth of snacks to use on whatever you want!...
News Rockstar Is Seeking 'Nothing Short Of Perfection' With GTA 6
"That's a challenge that the folks at Rockstar face every time"
Will GTA 6 come out this generation? We certainly hope so, but it's been a long development cycle so far for the team at Rockstar, and parent company Take-Two has hinted at one of the big reasons why. Basically, Take-Two believes that Rockstar "seeks perfection" with its Grand Theft...
"Please accept our sincere apologies for any disappointment"
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has launched in a pretty rough state this week, and it's led to some scathing reviews of Daedalic's new LOTR adventure - including a 2/10 from our sister site Push Square. The good news is that the team has at least acknowledged the game's poor reception and...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Adds 'Battle Royale Mission', Unveils First Expansion
The DLC pack launches next month
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been one the biggest hits of the Xbox Game Pass library in 2023 so far, at least when it comes to general buzz surrounding the game's launch and its subsequent updates. The team has just dropped its latest patch, version 1.08, and it adds a very intriguing new feature to the game.
News Walmart Plus Is Giving Away 2 Free Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
And Xbox Game Pass is giving away 45 days of Walmart Plus...
If you're looking for a free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate code, you might be in luck! Walmart Plus is giving away two free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (in the U.S.), and there's a free 30-day trial for Walmart Plus on its website. The Game Pass code is a limited-time offer that appears...
News THQ Nordic Offers To Publish Physical Version Of Alan Wake 2
"We'd love to go at it again!"
Shortly after Remedy's big Alan Wake 2 blowout during Wednesday's PlayStation Showcase, we learnt that the upcoming spooky sequel was going to be a digital-only release on all platforms - including Xbox Series X|S. However, publisher THQ Nordic has seemingly thrown its hat into the ring for creating some kind of...
Deals Huge Xbox Warhammer Sale Now Live, 70+ Discounts Included
Featuring the newly released Boltgun!
The Warhammer Skulls celebrations for 2023 kicked off last night with the Skulls Showcase, introducing us to a bunch of new reveals for various upcoming Xbox titles such as Space Marine 2 and Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin. <related ids="150101"> To capitalise on the hype, Xbox is now running a special...
News Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath Brings Its 'Psyko' Shooter To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
A Hypnospace Outlaw spin-off
The Xbox Game Pass lineup for May 2023 is about to come to an end, so as we look ahead to next month, the first title that's been confirmed so far is Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance Of The Slayer, which arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC as soon as next Thursday, June 1st. And... well,...
Thursday25th May 2023
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 25)
Including this great Pokémon-like adventure
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass day! We've got three games joining the library today, two of which are brand-new releases for console, and all of which have received good reviews across the web. Cassette Beasts, for example, has a Metacritic rating of 83 and a Steam rating of "Overwhelmingly Positive",...
News AEW Unveils 30 Minutes Of 'Fight Forever' Gameplay Ahead Of June's Xbox Launch
Alongside two very violent screenshots
We were finally treated to a release date for AEW: Fight Forever on Xbox earlier this week (it's coming on June 29th), and following the announcement, THQ Nordic and AEW Games wasted little time giving us a look at what to expect. In the video above, you can watch 30 minutes of brand-new gameplay footage from...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Congratulates Sony On 'Nice' PlayStation Showcase
"It's fun to get to see what's to come"
Xbox's Phil Spencer has been active on social media over the past few hours, taking to the platform to not only share his excitement over Bungie's Marathon, but also to praise the PlayStation Showcase 2023 in general. In a response to PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Huls
News 'Teardown' Is A Highly-Rated Open World Heist Game Heading To Xbox In 2023
This one looks very interesting!
Yesterday's PlayStation Showcase delivered lots of third-party announcements that interested us Xbox fans, with huge titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater unveiled at the Sony show. However, there were also some 'smaller' multi-platform titles shown off, including the...
News European Commission Explains Why It Disagreed With UK CMA Over Xbox ActiBlizz Deal
"Occasionally, we reach decisions that are not aligned..."
Microsoft has officially appealed against the block of its Activision Blizzard takeover in the UK, with the formal process taking place earlier this week. The appeal is being handled by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). This was announced by a Microsoft spokesperson in response to...
Reaction PlayStation's Showcase Was A Win For Xbox, Whichever Way You Slice It
Third party bonanza
As the dust settles on Sony's big 2023 PlayStation Showcase, we're left with one big takeaway ahead of Microsoft's show next month - it was a pretty big win for Team Xbox. Sony's show wasn't bad by any means - in fact, there were lots of games shown that we're excited to play. However, the good news for us and the folks over at...
News Alan Wake 2 Will Be Digital-Only On Xbox For 'Many Reasons'
Wakey wakey, download speed
Alan Wake 2 was properly revealed during yesterday's PlayStation Showcase, with developer Remedy giving us a first glimpse at real gameplay ahead of the title's October release. Alongside this in-game reveal, the team dropped a bunch more Alan Wake 2 info onto its
Roundup Every Xbox Warhammer Announcement At The Skulls Showcase 2023
New games, release dates and updates!
Today marked the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2023, which revealed a bunch of Warhammer announcements for Xbox. Below, you'll find a complete roundup of everything we saw (Xbox-related) at the event. Here's the complete Xbox rundown from the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2023: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of...
News Forza Motorsport Cover Art Revealed, More Gameplay Coming Very Soon
"See you at the starting line"
Turn 10 Studios has today pulled back the curtain on the official Forza Motorsport cover art, revealing that the cover cars are the 2023 No. 01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R and 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. In addition, it's been confirmed that these two Forza Motorsport cars will be getting an "up-close look" at the...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Is Getting Dreadful Reviews At Launch
We could be looking at one of the worst games of 2023
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is launching today on Xbox (and other platforms) after a number of delays, and we're starting to realise why this game has seemingly been in limbo for quite some time. Early reviews for this new LOTR title are starting to go live and, well... it's not looking good...
Report Xbox To Unveil Starfield Controller & Headset At Games Showcase 2023
It looks like we have prices as well
It's being reported that Xbox will unveil a Starfield controller and headset at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase 2023 on June 11th, and it looks like we already know pricing details as well. This has been leaked by the reliable billbil-kun, who had the following to say for
News Metal Gear Solid 3's Remake Treatment Looks Impressive In New Screenshots
We've come a long way since the mid-2000s!
The long-rumoured Metal Gear Solid 3 remake was unveiled last night, and just like recent reports, the game is indeed coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, as well as PlayStation 5 and PC. The above teaser trailer showcases a slither of what to expect with this reimagining, while the team at Konami
Video 'Aliens: Dark Descent' Deep Dive Shows Extended Look At Tactical Action Gameplay
Coming to Xbox next month!
There's a new Aliens game coming to Xbox in less than a month! Yep, we'd forgotten how close Aliens: Dark Descent was to launching across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - so this new gameplay drop has served up a lovely reminder for us at PX HQ. And you know what, it's looking pretty bloody good so far- emphasis on the...
Poll Looking Back At Alan Wake, What Score Would You Give It?
If you were to review it now
It's been an exciting week for Alan Wake fans, with the very first gameplay trailer being unveiled for Alan Wake 2 alongside a release date of October 17th - and that's got us reminiscing about the original game here at Pure Xbox. Of course, unlike the sequel,
Wednesday24th May 2023
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2023: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass is already filling up for 2023, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2023, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2023 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced throughout the...
News Lots Of Games Confirmed For Xbox Following PlayStation Showcase 2023
"What a good looking group"
Today's PlayStation Showcase 2023 is officially done and dusted, and although nothing was mentioned about Xbox during the event itself, we've since been treated to a bunch of confirmations that you'll definitely want to know about! This includes the announcement of the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, a new date and gameplay...
News Xbox Adds Some Wild Game Pass Categories, Including One For Titles That Show Character Legs
"Literally games that let you see your character's legs"
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service, and like most subscription services, Microsoft allows users to browse the library by all sorts of different categories to find the games they want. These are typically separated by genre or other similar kinds of differentiating factors, but now, the...
News It's Official, The Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S
"A faithful recreation of the original story and game design"
It's official! Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has been announced today as part of the PlayStation Showcase 2023, with the confirmation that it'll not only be coming to PS5, but also Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. In addition, we're likely getting a "Master Collection" of the...
Guide June 2023 Showcases: Every Xbox-Related Event Announced So Far
The Xbox event, Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft Forward and more
It's almost time for the 2023 summer showcases to begin! June kicks off a very busy period for gaming events including the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 along with the Starfield Direct, so we thought we'd collect all of these Xbox-related presentations into one guide so you know when to keep your...
News Bungie's New 'Marathon' Is An Extraction Shooter Coming To Xbox Series X And S
From the creators of Halo
Bungie has officially unveiled its revival of 'Marathon' - an old series that the famous Halo developer worked on prior to Xbox's blockbuster franchise. This time, the IP is coming back as an extraction shooter, and Xbox Series X|S is thankfully included in the platform list. For now, we don't have any kind of release date...
Review Hyperkin Xenon Controller - An Amazing 360 Throwback For Xbox One, Series X|S
Just like the real thing
The Xbox 360 controller is well-known for being one of the very best controllers ever made. Microsoft's evolution of the original Xbox 'S' controller felt like a truly refined effort for the company's second home console, and third-party accessory maker Hyperkin has decided to bring it forward for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and...
News Xbox Has Much Weaker Brand Momentum Than PlayStation, Claims New Sony Document
With Nintendo in second place
Oh boy, here we go! Sony's most recent business report features a bunch of information about how well the PlayStation brand has been performing lately, and as spotted by our sister site Push Square, it also includes a reference to Xbox. That reference is found in a graph where Sony compares "leading category momentum"...
News Former Telltale Devs Launch 'Star Trek: Resurgence' To Reasonable Reviews On Xbox
"To boldly go where Telltale has gone before"
This week marks the arrival of Star Trek: Resurgence on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and the first reviews have been going live over the past few days, with the game getting a generally positive reception overall. Star Trek: Resurgence marks the debut release from Dramatic Labs, which is...
News Age Of Empires 4 Co-Dev Suffers Significant Layoffs Prior To Upcoming Xbox Release
"This decision was incredibly difficult."
The co-developer of Age of Empires 4 had some sad news to share last night, as it was revealed that 121 employees were being laid off from the company (Relic Entertaiment), described as an "incredibly difficult" decision to make. This was revealed in a statement on social media, where Relic and SEGA Europe...
News Alan Wake 2 Launches On Xbox This October, First Gameplay Revealed
We found the manuscript!
Remedy has finally peeled back the curtain a little bit further on the highly-anticipated Alan Wake 2! The team has showcased a first look at gameplay during PlayStation Showcase 2023, and we now have an official launch date too. Alan Wake 2 hits Xbox Series X|S on October 17, 2023, and our initial glimpse at gameplay has...
News Xbox Is 'Focused' On Finding New Developers Outside Of Well-Known Locations
"We have focused on trying to get more global with it"
Major deals like Xbox's huge push to acquire Activision Blizzard make regular headlines, of course, but Xbox is keen to expand its development portfolio in different ways as well. Speaking to UK outlet The Guardian, Xbox's Sarah Bond spoke about Microsoft's attempts to find developers who...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gameplay Finally Showcased Almost A Year After First Teaser
Coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles
Capcom has delivered some proper Dragon's Dogma 2 gameplay at the PlayStation Showcase 2023, almost a full year after it was first revealed last summer. That reveal was a decade on from the original release too, so Capcom certainly knows how to make us wait with Dragon's Dogma! A
Poll Which Xbox Console Had The Best Controller?
Come tell us your favourite generation Xbox controller!
Earlier today, we posted our review of Hyperkin's new Xbox 360 controller replica, and after being so impressed with their efforts, we've started thinking about which Xbox generation had the best controller. For a number of years now, we've been convinced — maybe even conditioned — that...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Gameplay Trailer Confirms October 2023 Release Date
"Join an ancient organisation and come to understand a new creed"
It's been announced today as part of the PlayStation Showcase that Assassin's Creed Mirage will now launch on October 12th, 2023. You can check out the very first gameplay reveal trailer up above. The game, which was first announced in September of last year, is set in the city of...
News Embracer CEO Admits 'Challenging Year' Despite 'Encouraging' Sales For Dead Island 2
"The decision to give the studio time to polish the game has paid off"
Embracer Group is the top-level owner of Dead Island 2 and its development studio Dambuster, who both fall under the Deep Silver publishing label. It's all a bit complicated with this company, but the bottom line is that Embracer seems happy with how the long-awaited zombie...
News Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake Still In 'Early Stage' At Ubisoft Montreal
"We're in conception right now"
It was all the way back in 2020 when Ubisoft announced the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time with a January 2021 release date, but unfortunately it's still nowhere near close to launch right now. In May of last year, it was confirmed that Ubisoft Montreal was taking over the project from Ubisoft Mumbai...
Tuesday23rd May 2023
Guide How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2023
May 23rd Quests now live!
Have you heard of Xbox Game Pass Quests? For subscribers to the service, they're a great way of earning extra money while trying out some different games. In this article, you'll find guides for completing the game-specific Xbox Game Pass Quests every single week, helping you to maximise your Microsoft Rewards points in...
News Indie Game Gets Overlooked For Xbox, Publisher Suddenly Changes Decision
"Xbox gamers, we've heard you loud and clear!"
Update: Well, we didn't expect to be giving you an update this quickly! Just a day after announcing that Inspector Gadget - Mad Time Party would be coming to Xbox "if the demand is strong enough", publisher Microids has decided that the demand is indeed strong enough, and therefore an Xbox version will...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back with plenty of freebies in May 2023, including a particularly enticing Walmart+ subscription in the US! We also had a handful of Perks last month that we never got around to highlighting here at Pure Xbox, so we've grouped those into the pile below (just in case...
News Forza Horizon 5 Update 21 Is Huge, Featuring All-New Photo Mode Options & More
Explore the horizon
Forza Horizon 5 will move onto its Series 21 update on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC this week, and the team's 'Explore the Horizon' update is looking like one of the biggest yet. The headline feature is a re-worked photo mode that adds tons of new options for the car photography enthusiasts out there. From...
News One Of 2021's Highest-Rated Games Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
It was #13 on Metacritic across all platforms
Microsoft revealed the latest set of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2023 last week, and one of them that you might have totally glossed over was Chicory: A Colorful Tale, heading to console and PC on May 30th. If you did, you should know there's a lot to look forward to here! Chicory: A Colorf
News Final Fantasy 16 Team 'Looked At All Options' Before Deciding On (Timed) PS5 Exclusivity
"We do approach multiple platforms"
It's now been close to three years since Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 16 was going to be a PlayStation 5 exclusive, although according to a new interview, the team considered various platforms before making that decision. FFXVI producer Naoki Yoshida talked to Game Informer recently and mentioned that...
News The Highly-Rated 'Planet Of Lana' Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (May 23)
Dive into another excellent Game Pass adventure
This one has been a long time coming - the gorgeous 2D puzzle-platformer Planet of Lana is finally arriving on Xbox Game Pass today! We've been hands-on with Wishfully's debut title ahead of launch — which you can read all about in our Planet of Lana review — and we're happy to report that the game...
News Nacon Announces New 'Affordable' Xbox Controller For September 2023
"A heavy-duty, high-performing controller"
We've got another new Xbox controller hitting the market in the near future! As part of Bigben Week 2023, Nacon recently announced the "EVOL-X", which is an officially licensed Xbox controller coming out in September of this year. The company says it's built on the expertise gained with 2021's Nacon...
News 'Testament: The Order Of High Human' Is A First-Person Fantasy Action RPG Coming To Xbox
Featuring "metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world"
A new development studio going by the name of Fairyship Games has announced its first solo project - Testament: The Order of High Human. This is a brand-new fantasy action RPG with "metroidvania elements", and it's coming to Xbox. Sadly, we don't know the launch date right...
Report Ubisoft's Open World Star Wars Game Is Blasting Towards Early 2024 Launch
Fuelling up
Ubisoft hasn't exactly been prolific over the last few years. Lots of its upcoming lineup seems to continue to see delays — both public and internal — but a new report from outlet Kotaku at least gives us a little bit of hope for the team's upcoming Star Wars game. According to the report,
Deals 150+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (May 23-30)
Many of last week's offerings also remain
It's Tuesday, so that means we've got another set of weekly Xbox deals to go through! To be honest though, most of the offerings right now are being carried over from last week, such as the Publisher Spotlight Series sale, Activision Blizzard Franchise sale and the massive Xbox Super Saver sale. As a...
Deals All 20+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 23-30)
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
As part of this week's set of new Xbox deals, we've once again got another batch of classic titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras that have been discounted for the next week, although some of them were already on sale anyway. For example, the big set of Call of Duty titles were part of last week's...
News F1 Manager 2023 Returns For A Second Season On Xbox This Summer
Drive Every Decision
Frontier Developments has announced today that the second entry in the F1 Manager series entitled "F1 Manager 2023" will be heading to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in Summer 2023. Compared to last year's game, F1 Manager 2023 promises "deeper management systems, more dramatic racing, and an even...
Monday22nd May 2023
News Multiple New Free-To-Play Games Are Already Topping The Charts On Xbox
Ubisoft leads the pack
Earlier this month, we brought you news of multiple new free-to-play games coming to Xbox, and the good part is that they've all been received at least pretty well - which is why they're dominating the "Top Free Games" chart right now! Looking at the charts in the UK and US, Ubisoft's Trackmania is actually the #1 "Top Free...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Getting An Important Spot On The New Xbox Dashboard
Here's a first look
Last week, it was mentioned in an Xbox Insider update that Microsoft Rewards would be getting an important spot on the Xbox dashboard in the future, and now we know how it'll look when it arrives. Tom Warren of The Verge shared a sneak peak at this on Twitter over the weekend - look in the top-left corner! Interestingly, the...
News Phil Spencer Issues Mini-Statement As Xbox Unveils Latest Safety Report
"Investing in trust and safety is a top priority"
Xbox has today unveiled its second Transparency Report, which "details the continued efforts to better protect our players and illustrates our safety measures in action". The full report is available to download now on the Xbox website. The report spans July to December 2022, and some of the key...
Random Remember When Don Mattrick Told Us All To Buy An Xbox 360 In 2013?
Cries in always-online
Late last month, it clicked in our minds that we were fast approaching the 10-year anniversary of Microsoft's grand reveal for the Xbox One. Well, we say grand, but the livestream probably didn't quite go to plan for Xbox, at least in terms of fan reception to the reveal event as a whole. <related ids="148476">...
Review Planet Of Lana - A Gorgeous New Xbox Game Pass Adventure
We've been looking forward to this one
From the moment Planet of Lana was first announced as an Xbox Game Pass title back in 2021, there was plenty of excitement surrounding its amazing visuals - and therefore a lot of hope that it would translate into an entertaining puzzle-adventure experience. Fortunately, developer Wishfully has managed to...
XSX players have some new performance options
Earlier this month, Asobo Studio finally delivered a high performance mode for A Plague Tale: Requiem - applying to Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles at this stage. Well, as usual the team at Digital Foundry has taken a look at the new option
News You Can Now Try Out 'DREDGE' For Free On Xbox
Steam ratings for this indie hit are 'Overwhelmingly Positive'
Spooky fishing sim DREDGE has gone down really well since its launch in late March, and the team is hoping to bring in even more players with a new free trial option on the Xbox Store. You can now go hands-on with one hour of DREDGE for completely free across Xbox One and Xbox Series...
News Codemasters 'WRC 23' Debut Is Seemingly Right Around The Corner
Under new stewardship
We've known for a while that the racing experts over at Codemasters are taking over the WRC franchise this year, which will be under EA's new 'EA Sports Rally' brand following the company's acquisition of the British developer. The team still hasn't formally announced its first officially licensed WRC game though, but a new...
News Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Is Reportedly Coming To Xbox After All
There have been rumours of PlayStation exclusivity
In the run up to Sony's big PlayStation Showcase this week, there have been lots of rumours about who and what might show up during the event. Konami has been at the top of those rumour lists following its recent Silent Hill announcements, although it looks like one of the company's other big...
News Alan Wake 2 Supposedly Aiming For October Release Date On Xbox Series X|S
"We're in the middle of working on it now"
Despite little information on what Alan Wake 2 actually is or what the game will look like on Xbox Series X|S, its release date could be right around the corner. Developer Remedy has always been gunning for a 2023 release with this long-awaited sequel, and one of the game's voice actors may have just...
News Xbox Is Hosting A Massive Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale Right Now
Including deep discounts on Valhalla content
Tuesday is typically the day for Xbox digital deal roundups, but we appear to have some new discounts that have gone live over the last few days - namely a pretty huge Assassin's Creed franchise sale. The majority of Ubisoft's AC games are now discounted on Xbox, including lots of Assassin's Creed...
News Boosteroid Joins Nvidia GeForce Now In Getting Access To Xbox Cloud Titles, Starting Next Month
Four titles will debut on the cloud gaming service
Following a bunch of long-term contracts granted to the likes of Nvidia, Boosteroid, EE and more, Microsoft has started adding its titles to these third-party cloud streaming services. Last week, Xbox announced that four games were hitting the Nvidia GeForce Now library in the coming days, and now...
News Kenny Omega Announces June Release Date For AEW: Fight Forever
"Good things come to those who wait"
The official AEW video game is almost here! AEW: Fight Forever has today received a June 29th, 2023 release date for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), as announced by AEW star Kenny Omega. In a statement, Omega said the game had "exceeded my highest expectations": "Thanks...
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