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News Minecraft Java And Bedrock Edition Coming To PC Game Pass Next Month
More bang for your buck!
Minecraft Live 2021 has just kicked off and one of the highlights of the show so far is the announcement Minecraft will be coming to PC Game Pass this November. In fact, it's not just one version of Minecraft you'll be getting, Game Pass on PC will receive both the Bedrock Edition and Java Edition of the game. Here's a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 16-17)
There's a lot to choose from
Can you believe it's the weekend again already!? This week has seen some huge releases from Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, all the way to the Crysis Remastered Trilogy. There's even been a wealth of indie titles, some of which have joined Xbox Game Pass day one, such as The Good Life. It's been a busy week! Here's what...
Reminder Halo's MCC Is Free-To-Play This Weekend On Xbox And PC
And you can buy the full game for half-price
It's been another big week for the Halo series - with 343 launching Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox Series X|S and PC. To celebrate, Xbox has this weekend made the MCC entirely free until October 17 (aka tomorrow). You'll be able to dive in and try out all of the game's content -...
News New Halo Infinite Gameplay Highlights Multiplayer Competitive Settings
It sounds intense
While quite a few of us have managed to dive into some skirmishes in Halo Infinite, we've still been yet to see the true competitive elements in the game. Some of us will just be happy for a few social matches, but the die-hard community has been eager to see the ranked and competitive settings in action. Thankfully, 343 Industries...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 15)
Goodbye, old friends
It's that sad time again when we must say goodbye to a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles, including the much-loved Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform October 15 Gonner2 Console, PC, Cloud
News The Riftbreaker Has Mod Support On Xbox Game Pass For PC
And keyboard and mouse support on console
The Riftbreaker joined Xbox Game Pass for PC today (along with consoles) and it appears to have been accompanied by mod support. Users on Reddit have found the PC version of the game comes accompanied with a message confirming the game supports mod, something many users have been craving in more games...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 14)
Get your thinking cap on
It's that time already - another two titles have been added into Xbox Game Pass. This time around, both seem to be based on strategic thinking, with The Riftbreaker and Ring of Pain offering intense experiences. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 8: Mythic Is Now Live
"Go really, really medieval"
Ahead of the arrival of Halo Infinite, 343 is still pumping out new content and updates for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Season 8 is now officially live - in a nutshell, it adds 100 tiers of content, 'Icebox' - a Halo Online multiplayer map now playable in Halo 3, in-campaign collectables for
News Here's A Look At The New Halo 3 Map Coming To The MCC In Season 8
Welcome back a fan favourite
Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection arrives on Xbox today, and ahead of its release, 343's community coordinator, Tyler Davis, has uploaded a brief video outlining what to expect from this latest update. Apart from the new Mythic armour offerings and the classic Halo: Combat Evolved HUD being "restored", one...
News 343 To Showcase Halo Infinite's Ranked And Competitive Settings Next Week
Get ready for a full playthrough
We've seen Big Team Battles and 4v4 arena battles in Halo Infinite running on social settings, but next week we'll get a look at what the multiplayer aspects of the game are like on a more competitive level. Halo's eSports lead at 343 recently shared a tweet mentioning how the team had been filming ranked and...
News Season 8 Of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Begins Next Week
And it may be the last...
343 Industries has announced that Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection will kick off on October 13, potentially serving as the last season-based content for the game. A brief teaser for the upcoming season was shared on social media, revealing it will be based around a medieval theme with unique armour offerings...
News Ring Of Pain Creeps Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Not to be mistaken with the ring of fire
The beauty of Xbox Game Pass is how it introduces us to weird and wonderful games we've never heard of before. Ring of Pain is one such title and will be joining the service on October 14 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. So, what is Ring of Pain? To put it simply, it's...
News Visage Is Bringing Spooky Halloween Vibes To Xbox Game Pass This Week
Prepare to be scared
Halloween is kicking into gear a few weeks early, as the first-person psychological horror game Visage is making its way onto Xbox Game Pass on October 7. Playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming, fans of horror will no doubt be ready to turn off the lights and get ready for a P.T. influenced...
News Starfield Will Be Bethesda's 'Largest Translation Effort' Ever
"Over 300 actors and over 150,000 lines of dialogue"
Yesterday during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show livestream, Bethesda's Todd Howard made a brief appearance thanking Japanese fans for their support of series' like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Along with this message, he touched on Bethesda's new space RPG, Starfield - sharing some exclusive news for...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Moonglow Bay Has Been Delayed Ever So Slightly
Wholesome vibes coming your way... a few weeks later
Update: Unfortunately some "pesky bugs" have put a spanner in the works, resulting in Moonglow Bay being delayed by a few weeks until October 26. Thankfully, it's not too far away! Ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch, the team has something special to share on its original release date of...
News Xbox Updates Its Studio Web Page With Bethesda's Development Teams
It's now been a year since they joined forces
Believe it or not, it's already been one year since Xbox announced its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media, valued at $7.5 billion. This included developers such as id Software, Arkane and even the Japan-based team at Tango Gameworks. To mark this special occasion it appears Microsoft...
News 343 Opens Up Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Preview To More Players
Download the Xbox Insider Hub to participate
Round two of the second Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview is taking place this weekend between October 1-3, and as previously mentioned, 343 will be opening it up to more players than ever before. This time around it seems you won't even have to be an "Halo Insider" - instead, anyone with an...
News Halo Infinite's 'Super Punch' Glitch Has Already Been Resolved In Internal Builds
It was fun while it lasted
The second multiplayer technical preview for Halo Infinite is well underway, and while everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying it, there is one rather amusing glitch in the latest build. It seems the old "super punch" glitch has made a return, as highlighted by our friends over at VGC. This glitch has previously shown
News Halo Infinite's Second Multiplayer Preview Is Now Available For Download
Matchmaking will be limited to certain windows
Following on from 343's warning yesterday about a possible "shift" in its Halo Infinite multiplayer preview schedule, it seems it's now given everything the all-clear. 343's community manager, John Junyszek, has confirmed the "final test" has gone well and the release process is now underway
News Sea Of Thieves Season 4 Has Washed Ashore For All Players
Time to set sail again
Ahoy! Another season of Sea of Thieves is now live for all players, bringing a new area to explore known as the Sunken Kingdom. The area was previously seen during a Tall Tale in Season Three, but now players can dive in to discover all its secrets and treasures. Hidden within are six Siren Shrines, each equipped with a...
News 343 Admits It Probably 'Over-Hyped' Halo Infinite's Spartan Bots
But says they'll be "more challenging" in the upcoming preview
Prior to the original Halo Infinite multiplayer tech preview, 343 spoke about the different levels of bots it would roll out as the beta progressed - with the top tier being spartan bots. While these bots weren't necessarily pushovers, they weren't quite as scary as they were originally...
Video Here's An Entire Match Of Big Team Battle In Halo Infinite
Capture the Flag on 'Fragmentation'
Halo Infinite's next technical preview is only a matter of hours away, and we have a full length look at an entire match of Big Team Battle to whet our appetite. As part of a live stream showcasing everything fans can expect to find in Halo Infinite's upcoming technical preview, an in-depth look into a Big Team...
News 343 Warns Of Possible Shift In Halo Infinite Multiplayer Preview Schedule
Some "late breaking issues" have been discovered
During an "early look" at the second Halo Infinite multiplayer preview today, 343's community director, Brian Jarrard, made a small "breaking news" announcement about some possible schedule changes to the next flight. It seems the team has discovered some "late breaking issues" just before sending...
Gallery 343 Shares Nine More Halo Infinite Pictures To Gorge Over
Including some stunning concept art
Halo Infinite is fast approaching - we're only a few short months away from finally having a brand-new Halo title to play. Along with details about the upcoming technical preview, several more images have been shared by 343 Industries. These were revealed as part of the most recent Halo Infinite blog, and while...
PSA Halo Infinite’s Tech Preview Matchmaking Will Be Restricted To Specific Times
Make sure you're ready
Halo Infinite's second technical preview is on the way, and while it's great that we'll be able to play against other players rather than bots this time around, it comes with the catch that matchmaking will only be available at certain times. As revealed in a Halo Waypoint blog, the technical preview will be running across...
News It's Officially Been A Year Since Xbox And Bethesda Joined Forces
No really, it has
This time last year it was just a normal September day until Xbox decided to shake up the games industry forever. In a shock announcement, Xbox revealed it had acquired ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. As a result, developers such as Bethesda, id Software, Arkane and Tango Gameworks were all now going to...
News Halo Infinite's Second Round Of Multiplayer Invites Have Been Sent Out
Check your inbox!
Following on from the original Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview, Xbox has now started sending out the second round of invitations. This technical preview will take place across two separate weekends. The first is from 23rd to 26th September, and the second round is from 30th September to 3rd October. 343's community...
Random Shang-Chi Star 'Can't Live Without' His Xbox Elite Controller
"This is an absolute travel must for me"
The Xbox Elite Controller is a beautiful accessory, designed to make the most out of your experience. And interestingly, Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings' leading actor Simu Liu has named it as something he "can't live without". As part of a GQ video that highlighted ten things the star always takes with him on...
News Razer Unveils New Wolverine V2 Chroma Xbox Controller
"Next-gen customisability is now"
Razer has unveiled a new controller variant for Xbox known as the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma. Compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, it aims to give the Xbox Elite Controller a run for its money. Priced at £149.99 / $149.99, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma comes with a variety of snazzy...
News Xbox Shows Off New Controller Update - Making It Easier To Switch Between Devices
Here's a look at how it works
Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed a new Xbox controller firmware update that would add some current-generation features to older Xbox gamepads. In addition to this, Xbox senior product planner, James Shields, has now demonstrated a small but rather handy controller update that makes it easier to switch between...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Will 'Pivot Away' From Seasons When Halo Infinite Launches
It's time to move on
The upcoming eighth season of Halo: The Master Chief Collection could very well be the last one for the game, as 343 Industries has confirmed it plans to "pivot away from current seasonal model" following Halo Infinite's launch. The news comes from a recent Halo Waypoint post that looks forward to Season Eight and beyond. It...
News 343 Industries Has 'No Plans' To Bring Halo 5: Guardians To PC
But "never say never"
You may remember that in the gigantic NVIDIA GeForce leak earlier this week, Halo 5: Guardians came up as a mention, leading many to speculate that 343 Industries might be bringing the game to PC for the first time. However, this has now been shot down by Halo community director Brian Jarrard, who took to Twitter to respond to...
News Flynn: Son Of Crimson Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
A beautiful 2D action platformer
Today marks the start of the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, with Flynn: Son of Crimson kicking off the remainder of the month. It's available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The 2D action platformer looks gorgeous and allows players to travel through various worlds by...
News The Xbox PC App Now Features Remote Play And xCloud Streaming
Stream your favourite console games to your PC
Good news! As of today, Microsoft has begun publicly rolling out Remote Play and Xbox Cloud Gaming integration into the Xbox App for Windows 10, meaning you can stream your favourite console games on your PC. In regards to xCloud, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in 22 countries can access Xbox Cloud...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (September 30)
Last chance to fight against the forces of Chaos
As expected, along with a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles announced today, we also have news of which games will be departing on September 30. The selection includes some fantastic indie titles such as Night in the Woods, along with an action-packed behemoth in the form of Warhammer: Vermintide II...
News Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Owners Have Discovered A Hidden RGB Feature
Mind blown!
Over the weekend, some Xbox Elite Series 2 controller owners were left in awe over a feature that has seemingly flown under the radar, as it was highlighted that an RGB function resides behind the Xbox Guide button. As mentioned by a few users on Reddit, the colours of the light behind the Xbox logo can be changed through Steam on PC...
News Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Preview Will Introduce Big Team Battle
Let's go!
News of Halo Infinite's next multiplayer test was announced earlier this week and now we have some further details as to what's included. There's going to be a bigger focus on PvP this time around, including a first taste of the fan-favourite Big Team Battle. The test, which is expected to begin on September 24 for Halo Insiders, will be...
News Good News, Halo Infinite Is Returning For Another Multiplayer Preview This Month
Open for all Halo Insiders who register soon
If you missed out on the first Halo Infinite first technical preview, another is on the horizon and is targeting a September 24 date. Unlike the previous test which was only open to selected members, all fully registered Halo Insider members will be eligible for access for the next one. Just ensure that...
News Football Manager 2022 Is Coming Day One To Xbox Game Pass This November
Woah
Good news football fans. Not only is Football Manager 2022 launching on November 9 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, but it will also be available on day one in Xbox Game Pass! Two versions of the game will be available. The traditional PC version and a console-specific iteration called Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition. If...
News The Riftbreaker Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Later This October
The mechs have landed
Update: We finally have a solid date for The Riftbreaker! Developer EXOR Studios has announced the game will be available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC on October 14. To accompany the release date announcement, the team has put out a new trailer along with a new description for the game: The...
News Older Xbox Controllers To Receive 'Next-Gen' Firmware Update
And it's already available to Xbox Insiders
As of today, Xbox Insiders are able to try out a new firmware update that delivers next-gen Xbox Series X|S controller features to older Xbox controllers. This update applies to Xbox One controllers with Bluetooth support, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and Xbox Adaptive Controllers. These...
Guide The Artful Escape: How To Get The 'How'd You Get Up There?' Achievement
Jump for your love
The Artful Escape is now available with Xbox Game Pass and for the most part, it's an easy 1000 gamerscore. However, there are one or two achievements that may stump you if you're not sure where to look. Thankfully, we've got you covered so you can get everything the game has to offer. One of the achievements in question is the...
News Razer Is Launching A Line Of Halo Inspired Gear
Deck out your PC setup in Spartan gear
Halo Infinite is on the horizon, and with that, tons of themed accessories are on the way. We already know a limited edition Xbox Series X and Elite Controller is in the works to promote its release, but now we have confirmation of Razer releasing their own line of gear to tie into its launch
Video Forza Horizon 5 Shows Off Its High Octane Single Player Adventure
Something for everyone
Playground Games has shared a new exciting look at Forza Horizon 5's single-player campaign, Horizon Adventure, which truly looks to be the biggest and best take on the formula yet. In a lengthy live stream, the developer went through what players will be doing in the campaign. Via an extremely colourful, fun map, players...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Free World Update Adds Three New Countries, Available Now
Come fly with me
If you're (somehow) running out of parts of the sky to fly through in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a new world update is now available to download for all players for free. World Update VI sees Austria, Germany and Switzerland given an extra level of detail for further immersion. The update "features new aerial imagery,...
News Crown Trick Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Another win for Game Pass
Kicking off this week on Xbox we have Crown Trick, a brand new roguelite from Team 17 that is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. Crown Trick takes a unique spin on the roguelite formula, distancing itself away from Hades' ferocious combat. Instead, you'll engage in...
Random No Joke, One Best Man Gave A Halo Themed Wedding Speech
Hail to the King
We see a lot of strange and wonderful aspects of games incorporated into the real world, but this Halo themed best man speech at a wedding has got to be one of the best so far. As shared on Reddit, the speech incorporates a Halo multiplayer match as an analogy for the couple's relationship. The husband, Chuck, is described as being...
News Stardew Valley Creator Sceptical About Future Updates, Focused On Next Game
"Right now I am focused on my next game"
Stardew Valley is expected to hit Xbox Game Pass later this year, and it seems the version we receive may be the final product. The game's developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has recently commented on how he's unsure whether any more updates will come to the game, as the primary focus right now is on their...
News Xbox Says ‘Gatekeeping And Elitism’ Have No Place In Gaming
"Be proud of your achievements and celebrate success"
If there’s one thing Xbox has gotten right in recent years, it’s ensuring that gaming is for everyone. From Smart Delivery to a wide variety of titles on Xbox Game Pass, the company works hard to ensure everyone is included. So it’s no surprise they’ve said “gatekeeping and elitism”...
News Myst Is Bringing Back Its Classic 90s FMVs To Xbox Game Pass
Nostalgia bomb!
Myst joined Xbox Game Pass last month, and despite being originally released in the 90s, the Xbox version has been completely reworked for a modern audience. That being said, some fans have held onto the past and requested the classic 90s in-game videos to be restored, and developer Cyan Worlds has listened. Coming soon to Myst is...
