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Review Death’s Door - One Of 2021's Best Games, Now On Xbox Game Pass
"Deserves all the attention it will most likely get"
Update (January 2022): Death's Door is now available on Xbox Game Pass, so if you're keen to understand what all the fuss is about, we've republished our 10/10 ("outstanding") review from July 2021 below. Enjoy! Original review (July 2021): What do you get if you throw Zelda,
Review Sherlock Holmes Chapter One - An Interesting And Messy Experiment
Elementary!
The Sherlock Holmes series has gone on for quite a while and quietly pumped out new entries over the years. Steadily, it's grown more and more ambitious with each title and Sherlock Holmes Chapter One may be developer Frogwares' most ambitious title yet. While the series attempts to break into a more modern-day gameplay loop, it somehow...
Feature Xbox 20th Anniversary: The Best Xbox Launch Games
A blast from the past
20 years. It’s been 20 long years of Xbox. Not all of it has been good - in fact, there are some periods we’d love to forget (the early Xbox One days come to mind). But for the most part, we've had an absolute blast over the past two decades. We’re on our fourth(!) generation in the Xbox timeline, with dozens of launch...
Soapbox I Love Forza Horizon 5, But Those Bonus Boards Are Driving Me Crazy
I love to hate you
Don't get me wrong - I adore Forza Horizon 5. It's one of the best games of the year and one of the most exhilarating racers ever made. There's nothing quite like roaming the streets of Mexico, blasting out tunes from one of the excellent radio stations as the sun sets in the distance. It's relaxing, soothing and makes for some of...
Feature Xbox 20th Anniversary: Which Xbox Generation Has Been The Best?
Power Your Dreams
20 years later, we're four console generations deep into Xbox's lifespan. Each has one-upped the last with new graphics, bigger games and a wealth of new features. It's been a rollercoaster ride, and Xbox is now perhaps in the best position it's ever been in. That being said, everyone has their era they gravitate more towards...
News Intergalactic Adventure Exo One Beams Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Space, the final frontier
If you've been watching the indie scene closely this year, you may have seen a lot of buzz surrounding a game known as Exo One. Well, it's not only been confirmed to be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 18th, but it will also be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one. Hoorah! For those...
Review Call Of Duty: Vanguard - An Enjoyable, Yet Familiar Romp
You've seen all of this before
Ten minutes into the Call of Duty: Vanguard campaign and you're jumping from rooftop to rooftop on a moving train. Yep, this is classic Call of Duty alright. Fast forward an hour and you're dogfighting in the air over the sea in a sky full of explosions. If all of this sounds fairly familiar then that's pretty much...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 13-14)
A killer week for Xbox Game Pass
This week has been pretty crazy, huh? Especially for Xbox Game Pass, which has seen both Forza Horizon 5 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition enter the service. If that wasn't enough, then there's also an abundance of
News This Xbox Series X Designed By Gucci Is A $10,000 Eye Sore
Bet you Gucci see this coming
We've seen some incredible Xbox Series X designs over the years, but we've also been privy to some truly awful ones. This collaboration with Gucci may just be the worst yet. A limited-edition Xbox Series X console (and we mean "limited" - it's said to only be available for 100 'lucky' owners) has been revealed,...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 15-19)
It's time for the "next generation of warfare"
Well, we can finally breathe a little bit as next week seems to be slowing things down, outside of the release of Battlefield 2042. Still, there are quite a few indie titles worth checking out, not to mention another batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases (many of which have been unannounced until now!)...
PSA Xbox Game Pass Members Can Grab Skyrim Anniversary Edition On The Cheap
Get it while it's hot
If you're on the fence about picking up the Anniversary Edition upgrade for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, perhaps this offer may entice you. If you're an Xbox Game Pass member you can pick it up on the cheap, making it a no brainer. As you may know, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is included with Xbox Game Pass...
News 343 Reveals There Won't Be An 'Official' Halo Infinite Collector's Edition
Sorry, folks
If you've been holding out hope for an official Collector's Edition of Halo Infinite, you may be saddened hear that 343 Industries has no plans to release one. While some Collector's Editions have appeared online at various retailers, there's not going to be an official version. Brian Jarrard, Halo's community director, revealed the...
News Remain Calm, Deeer Simulator Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
Oh deer
If Goat Simulator wasn't enough mayhem, then Deeer Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game is here to fill that animal-shaped void in your heart. It's hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and will be available with Xbox Game Pass when it launches on November 23rd. Judging by the trailer, Deeer Simulator won't be sticking to...
News Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Gets Its First Unboxing Video
What do you think?
We're less than a week away from the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console being released into the wild, and the first unboxing video has appeared online. Even the Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Controller has had an unboxing too. While the video itself isn't in English, there is some lovely Wii Shopping Chann
Random Big Smoke's Food Order In The GTA: San Andreas Remaster Is Still Iconic
"I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large..."
No matter what you think of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, everyone always remembers the iconic scene of Big Smoke expressing his colossal order at Cluckin' Bell. Thankfully, it's not been lost in translation, as the remaster retains its comedic prowess just as well as it did back then. As shared by...
News Everything You Need To Know About Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Get started with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
If you're eager to jump into Battlefield 2042, you can do so later today, as EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are eligible to jump into the 10-hour free trial. Here's everything you need to know about it: What Time Does Battlefield 2042's Free Trial Start On EA Play?: As per an EA...
News Bethesda Has A Plan For Fallout 5, But Don't Expect It Anytime Soon
"Fallout's really part of our DNA here"
We haven't even had Starfield or The Elder Scrolls VI yet, and Bethesda already has a plan for Fallout 5. In an extensive interview with IGN, Bethesda's Todd Howard was quizzed on the possibility of Fallout 5, which he was pretty open to speaking about. He claimed there's a "one-pager" - an initial
News Rockstar Shares Gameplay Comparison Videos For GTA Trilogy Remaster
Highlighting the visual improvements
Ahead of its launch tomorrow, Rockstar Games has shared a set of comparison videos for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, showing just how much the new versions have been improved. Taking a quick look at all three games - Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft...
Reaction Looking Back At An Excellent First Year For The Xbox Series X|S
Happy birthday!
Can you believe that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were first released a year ago today?! It seems like only yesterday we were guessing the prices, release date and launch titles. But here we are, twelve months later, marking the first birthday of the now current-gen consoles. It's been a rollercoaster of a ride with some...
News Elden Ring Test Keys Are Going For Ridiculous Money Online
It's getting silly now
Is there anything scalpers won't try and sell these days? Xbox consoles, PS5 consoles, the kitchen sink - they won't stop at anything. Now, with the Elden Ring test keys going into the wild, they're already hitting eBay. Resellers are going crazy with the Elden Ring test keys, which were sent out to certain fans yesterday. It...
News Bethesda Is Still 'Absolutely' Focused On Making Single-Player Games
"It's part of who we are, it's what we love about games"
Bethesda has a LOT of games coming up. After the backlash of Fallout 76, many are hoping the studio is still committed to focusing on single-player experiences. Thankfully, this is something they've claimed is the case. Speaking to IGN, Bethesda's creative director Todd Howard said this is...
News Finally, Here’s Some Raw (Leaked) Gameplay Of The GTA Trilogy Remaster
Thank you, the internet
We’re one day away from the release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and Rockstar has still not dropped any official raw gameplay footage. But fear not, the internet is here to save the day as tons of leaked footage has made its way online over the past few hours. Courtesy of Reddit, Twitter,...
News Xbox Actually Yeeted A Real Life Car From The Sky To Promote Forza Horizon 5
No joke
We've seen some crazy marketing stunts in our time, but this one just takes the biscuit. To celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 5, the Xbox team took it upon themselves to genuinely drop a car from the sky and then take it for a spin. If you're unaware, the opening of Forza Horizon 5 has you dropping out of various planes in an assortment...
News New Halo Infinite Baddie Is 'The Creepiest, Most Disturbing Character That’s Been In Halo'
That's a no from us
Revealed as part of IGN's ongoing coverage of Halo Infinite, more details have been dropped about a certain character known as Jega 'Rdomani, a Spartan Killer determined to end Master Chief. Speaking to IGN, associate creative director Paul Crocker explained Jega's place in the world. While the previously seen alien race known...
