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News Xbox Summer Sale Now Live, 400+ Games Discounted
The 'Ultimate Game Sale'
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons, available for ten days from August 14th until August 24th. Microsoft hasn't actually announced the start of the sale yet, so there's no official list of deals for now. However, you can find everything over at the...
News Dead By Daylight Now Features Cross-Play Across All Platforms
Also with 'cross-friends' support
Great news, Dead by Daylight fans! As of today, the multiplayer survival horror game features cross-play and 'cross-friends' support across all platforms, allowing everyone to join the world of the Entity together. Specifically, cross-play is now live for the Xbox One, Windows Store, Steam, PlayStation 4 and...
Video Watch Xbox Boss Phil Spencer's Full Animal Crossing Interview
Never thought we'd be saying that
Xbox boss Phil Spencer was a special guest on the latest episode of 'Animal Talking' last night - a late night show hosted from within Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch. We've already highlighted various topics that were discussed during the interview, such as Halo Infinite's delay, Xbox Game Pass...
News The Xbox Summer Sale Officially Begins Tomorrow
Update: 10 days of discounts
Update (Thu 13th Aug, 2020 18:05 BST): It's official! Various Xbox Twitter accounts are now publicising the sale (known as the Ultimate Game Sale), which will take place for ten days from tomorrow, August 14th until August 24th. We'll let you know when the deals go live! Original story (Thu 13th Aug, 2020 13:40 BST):...
News SpongeBob Rehydrated Has Already Sold Over 1 Million Copies
It's exceeded expectations
THQ Nordic announced today as part of the Embracer Group Q1 Report Webcast Presentation that SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated has got off to a fantastic start since its release in June, notching up over one million sales in just under two months. The success of the game reportedly "exceeded...
News Phil Spencer Praises PS5 Design, Talks 'Quietness' Of The Xbox Series X
'I’m sure Sony had similar goals'
Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently appeared on the Animal Talking show with Gary Whitta, and talked a bit about the differences between the design of the Xbox Series X and PS5. While also discussing the lack of audible noise from the Xbox Series X and how the team had focused on making "a really quiet console,"...
News Red Dead Online's Bug-Filled Update Has Been Rolled Back
It was branded unplayable by some fans
Rockstar Games has today rolled back its latest update to Red Dead Online, which had previously caused all sorts of trouble for the game, introducing a number of glitches and issues. In a statement, Rockstar revealed that it will continue eliminating any remaining issues in the future, but for now has simply...
News Japan Will Get The Xbox Series X This November, Confirms Microsoft
No delays this time around
If you remember the launch of the Xbox One back in November 2013, you might recall that the release of the console was delayed in Japan significantly - it didn't arrive until September of the next year. Fortunately, there won't be any such delays this time around, as Microsoft has confirmed to Japanese outlet Game Watch...
News Bus Simulator 21 Pulls Into The Xbox Station Next Year
Featuring a brand-new open world
Astragon Entertainment has announced that Bus Simulator 21 - the latest entry in the simulation series - is coming to Xbox next year in " the fullest bus driving experience we have ever built." The game will be packed with new features, highlighted by a brand-new open world called Angel Shorts set in the United...
News Phil Spencer Teases 'Really Great' Announcements For Xbox Game Pass
Watch this space
Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on the 'Animal Talking' show last night, and among the many topics that were discussed during the episode was the huge success of Xbox Game Pass. As transcribed by Stevivor (the full video isn't currently available to watch on demand), Spencer reportedly teased some "strong" and "really great" things...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (13-16 Aug)
A fighter, a racer and an MMO
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed that the Standard Edition of Injustice 2 is 75% off this weekend, while the Ultimate Pack is 80% off. Original story: It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, spanning a range of...
News Final Fantasy VII Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Relive the classic all over again
If you've never played 1997's classic Final Fantasy VII (or you just want to relive it all over again), now is the time! The game is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and PC. This is not the remake that hit PlayStation recently - instead, it's a port of the original game which includes extra features...
News Here's What's Included In The Tony Hawk 1 & 2 Remaster Demo
Available with pre-orders this week
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 demo officially drops for those who have digitally pre-ordered the game later this week, and Activision has now revealed some more details about it. The demo will take place in the iconic Warehouse level from the original game, and will allow you to skate Single Sessions - 2...
News PS4 Game Horizon Zero Dawn Has Native Xbox Controller Support On PC
Pleasing to see
One of the best games on the PlayStation 4 is undoubtedly Horizon Zero Dawn, and developer Guerrilla Games recently ported the title to PC - available on the Steam platform. For those of us Xbox fans who have never tried it, it's got a really cool feature in the form of native Xbox controller support, including control mapping which...
News European Union Says It's 'Aware' Of Project xCloud Block On iOS
Microsoft criticised Apple last week
Microsoft's game streaming service Project xCloud has recently begun testing on Android, but unfortunately there's no timeline for it coming to Apple devices in the near future. Last week, Microsoft criticised Apple for being "the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game...
News The Standard Version Of Control Won't Get A Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Only the Ultimate Edition
Update: We've got some bad news! Publisher 505 Games has confirmed that only the new Ultimate Edition of Control will receive a free next-gen digital upgrade, with the Series X version set to release later this year. Will Control Ultimate Edition give me access to Control on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5? We will offer...
Rumour The Xbox Series S Reveal Might Have Been Moved To September
Following Halo Infinite's delay
The rumours are out in force again! It was recently suggested that the reveal of the Xbox Series S was still on track for this month, but now following yesterday's Halo Infinite delay announcement, it might have been pushed back. We're hearing this courtesy of industry insider Shinobi602 on
Soapbox Despite Halo's Delay, I'm Still Stoked For The Xbox Series X Launch
There's still plenty to be excited about
I think I can speak for much of the Xbox community when I say that the news of Halo Infinite being delayed to 2021 was a disappointing blow. But as much as I'm looking forward to the latest entry in the series, there are still countless reasons as to why I'm excited to pick up an Xbox Series X at launch later...
News Xbox Series X Release Date Possibly Hinted In Controller Leak
Will it be early in November?
Microsoft revealed yesterday that the Xbox Series X would officially be launching in November, and now according to a tipster, we might even know the exact date it will arrive. As pointed out by The Verge's Tom Warren on Twitter, the boxes for the recently leaked Xbox Series S / X Robot White controller reportedly have...
News 343 Founder Bonnie Ross Apologises For Halo Infinite Delay
"I know we disappointed many fans"
It was revealed yesterday that developer 343 Industries was delaying Halo Infinite from its intended November release until 2021, and Founder and Head of the company Bonnie Ross has since taken to Twitter to apologise. Here's what Ross had to say following the announcement: "I know we disappointed many fans this...
News Project xCloud Early Access Is Now Live On Android
Available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update (Wed 12th Aug, 2020 09:30 BST): If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can now try out Project xCloud as part of the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app on the Google Play Store! In the app, navigate to the 'Cloud' section, and you'll find a list of 35+ playable games. Original story (Tue 11th...
Poll Will You Be Picking Up An Xbox Series X This November?
Or has Halo Infinite's delay put you off?
Microsoft announced today that the Xbox Series X will officially release this November, but also confirmed (alongside 343 Industries) that former launch title Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021. Of course, the Xbox Series X will feature over 100 optimised games at launch along with thousands of...
Poll How Do You Feel About The Delay To Halo Infinite?
Give us your thoughts
You're probably aware of it by now - the highly-anticipated Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, which means it will no longer be an Xbox Series X launch title this November. In a statement, 343 Industries explained some of the reasons behind the game's delay: The decision to shift our release is the result of multiple...
News Halo Infinite Has Been Delayed Until 2021
"We have made the difficult decision to shift our release"
343 Industries has confirmed today that Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021 "to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets our vision." In an update on the official Halo Waypoint website, Studio Head Chris Lee addressed the fans: Today I want to...
