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News DJMax Respect V's Xbox Port Is Getting Mixed Feedback On Game Pass
It's been described as "lazy"
One of the many games that was added to Xbox Game Pass last week was rhythm title DJMax Respect V, which fans have been enjoying on PlayStation 4 and PC for years now, but its Xbox port has been getting some mixed feedback. Basically, it comes down to complaints that the Xbox port is "lazy", primarily because the...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem's Gruesome Rat Tech 'Impossible' On Last-Gen Consoles
The upcoming Game Pass title is next-gen only
A Plague Tale: Innocence was one of our absolute favourites from 2019; from the whole Xbox One generation in fact. One of its standout features were the downright disgusting 'rat swarms', and as it turns out, they're gonna get a whole lot more intimidating in the sequel. In the latest issue of Edge...
News Five Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 14)
It's a busy day for XGP!
Xbox Game Pass is delivering five fresh additions to its library today, July 14, including our new favourite chilled out pastime, PowerWash Simulator. In fact, most of today's arrivals are on the more casual side, which is a nice change of pace! Anyway, here's a little more info on all five of today's Xbox Game Pass...
News Sam Barlow's Immortality Suffers Slight Xbox Game Pass Delay
It won't be arriving in July anymore
We've got some unfortunate news to share for fans of Sam Barlow's games (Her Story, Telling Lies), as the upcoming Xbox Game Pass release Immortality has been slightly delayed from its intended July 26th launch date. Instead, it'll now release on August 30th, with the team explaining that the game needs more...
News Escape Academy Boasts Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
It's another one arriving this Thursday!
Included amongst the significant batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles this Thursday, July 14th is Escape Academy, which is basically a game where you can play a set of Escape Rooms either in single-player, or local/online co-op. You can check out the trailer above, along with a description of the game below:...
News Evil Dead: The Game Adds Exploration Mode And 'Castle Kandar' Map In Free Update
Oh, and a new performance mode on Xbox Series S!
'Evil Dead' recently made its way over to the asymmetric multiplayer world, made popular by the likes of Dead by Daylight. Just like the latter title, developer Saber Interactive is keen on updating Evil Dead: The Game to keep things fresh, and its latest content drop is quite a big one. The game's...
Review PowerWash Simulator - A Great Way To Chill Out With Xbox Game Pass
If you like simulators, that is
We all had a good laugh when Lawn Mowing Simulator was released and later added to Xbox Game Pass last year, but it ultimately proved a popular addition for many. Simulator games are clearly enjoying a resurgence at the moment, and the latest unlikely PC hit to join the Xbox lineup is PowerWash Simulator, which...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets One-Of-A-Kind Xbox Series S Console
It's being given away in a sweepstakes
Well, this is a pretty radical custom Xbox Series S! It's being given away in celebration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge by Nickelodeon and Microsoft, with a chance to win one every month between July and October. To enter, you need to follow these instructions, and be 18 years or over and...
Random Someone Made A Functioning Halo Rocket Launcher In Real Life
And fired it across a lake, because why not
You know when you pull off the perfect move in a video game and think 'that'd be badass to do in real life'? Well, there's not much that's as badass as landing the perfect rocket launcher shot in Halo, and someone's now taken it upon themselves to do just that in real life (minus the splattered enemies, of...
News Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2022 So Far
Update: Make that four!
Update: Since we wrote this, Sam Barlow's Immortality has been pushed out of July 2022 and into August 2022's lineup due to a delay, so we've also now included details about that game in the list below. Original story: We're definitely not done with July 2022's Xbox Game Pass additions just yet,
News Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Already Sold 1 Million Copies
In just about 2 weeks!
There's no doubting Cuphead's continued popularity. After months and months of waiting for its release, the game's 'Delicious Last Course' DLC dropped right at the end of June, and it's already sold a million copies! That's seriously impressive for an add-on pack. To celebrate the milestone, developer StudioMDHR is conducting...
News Multiple Games Reduced By 80-90% On Xbox This Week (July 12-19)
Great games at ultra-low prices this week
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from July 12th to July 19th, 2022? Below, you'll find a list of games available at 90% off, along with a separate list for 80% and 85%. We're including the Publisher Spotlight Series Sale offers from last week as well, but keep in mind that sale ends this Friday, July 15th...
News Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels: Full List Of Xbox Achievements Revealed
Achievements for the base game & expansion
Ahead of the July 19th release of the Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 5, Playground Games has revealed the Xbox and Steam exclusive achievements coming in the Series 10 Update. All up, there'll be a total of 28 achievements to unlock for a total Gamerscore of 500. Here's the list, courtesy of the...
Talking Point Did The Series X|S Bring You Back To Xbox? If So, How Come?
Was it the console? Game Pass? Tell us!
There's no doubt that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have helped the brand turn a corner over the past couple of years, working to repair the damage that was caused almost a decade ago with the launch of the Xbox One in 2013. There was a lot riding on their success, and fortunately it's worked out really...
Deals All Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 12-19)
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
This week's selection of Xbox deals is now live, but unfortunately the backwards compatible sale from last week is officially over, so we've only got a handful of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games on sale this week. Nevertheless, there are some good titles amongst amongst them, including the underrated Xbox 360...
News 'Hellpoint' Has Been Delayed For Xbox Series X|S Due To 'Technical Specificities'
The PS5 version will go ahead as planned
Sci-fi action RPG Hellpoint was the latest title due a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade today, July 12th. However, a last-minute delay means that's no longer the case. The developer has come across a technical issue relating specifically to Xbox Series X|S consoles, resulting in a "one to two week" delay for the...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite Update Brings Cross-Play & Fresh Content To Xbox Game Pass
Return to the hive
As part of the final Year One update for Aliens: Fireteam Elite, developer Cold Iron Studios is making quite a few changes and new additions. Remember, this co-op shooter is still available on Xbox Game Pass at the time of writing, so with this update closing out Year One, it might be a good time to give the game a shot! Anyway,...
News 'Garden Story' Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Including touch controls via the cloud!
(Update, July 12): Garden Story is now live for Xbox Game Pass members! In addition to the game going live, Xbox Cloud Gaming support has been added, including touch controls for mobile players. (Original Story, July 6): Xbox Game Pass news for July continues to trickle out after
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 12-19)
Including a Warner Bros. Publisher Sale
Welcome to a new set of weekly Xbox deals! The big highlight this week is a Warner Bros. Publisher Sale, but we've also got Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, along with the ongoing Publisher Spotlight Series Sale from last week. We've rounded up some of the most notable Deals with Gold, Spotlight,...
News Xbox Seagate Expansion Card Reduced By 35% For Amazon Prime Day (UK)
Update: Now reduced by 39%!
Update: The discount on the 1TB card has since been reduced to £156.74! We've updated the pre-order link below, but keep in mind there's no guarantee how long this deal will last. Original story: Amazon Prime Day for 2022 has arrived, and one of the best deals we've spotted from an Xbox perspective so far is for the...
News Halo Infinite 'Campaign Network Co-Op Preview' Start Date Targeting This Week
"Still hoping for this week"
Update [Tue 12th Jul, 2022 07:00 BST]: 343 community director Brian Jarrard has chimed in on social media to clarify 343 Industries is targeting "the week of July 11" as the start date for the campaign network co-op preview. At this stage, the team is "still hoping" to launch the flight this week, but it won't be on July...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Xbox Series X|S Port Allegedly Halted Alongside Rockstar Remasters
We're not alright, boy
So, a couple of unwelcome reports have recently developed about Rockstar, even if the reported 360-era cancellations are supposedly serving the greater good (that being GTA 6 actually coming out before the worlds ends). Other reports say that the developer is shelving all planned re-releases before GTA 6, and a new rumour...
News Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Will Incorporate 'Watercrafts' & Full Voice Acting
A series first!
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 was a pretty big improvement over the first game, especially out on the track. However, it still sorely missed voice acting for its famous cast of cartoon characters, and thankfully, a third instalment is bringing just that. Nickelodeon Karts Racers 3: Slime Speedway has been announced by publisher GameMill...
News PUBG Is Getting Major Next-Gen Overhaul, And Xbox Series X Sounds Impressive
Beating out PS5 by a good margin
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds — or 'PUBG: Battlegrounds' as it's now named — is still going strong with a new map coming real soon! That new locale arrives in the upcoming 18.2 patch, however, it's some fresh details on the next-gen console updates that have caught our eye. To put it simply, PUBG is becoming...
News Respawn Begins Work On 'Single-Player Adventure' In The Apex Legends Universe
Is it Titanfall 3?!
Multiple job listings have surfaced over the weekend, relating to a new game in the works at Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment. There are a whole load of positions available within the team, but a selection of them relate to a new "single-player adventure" currently named 'Apex Universe FPS Incubation'. Of course, that...
News Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Returns To Xbox This Month
With improved graphics and up to 4K resolution
Update: It's now been confirmed that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 will release for Xbox next week on Wednesday, July 20th! Pre-orders will be live on the official Xbox Store in the near future. Original story: It was around this time last year that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance received a re-release...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 11-15)
Including a bunch of Game Pass titles
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 11th to July 15th! We've got a very busy few days coming up, dominated by a wide variety of interesting indie titles. Plus, it's a particularly busy week for Xbox Game Pass, highlighted by the arrival of PowerWash Simulator on July 14th. Here's what's coming to...
News Xbox Series X Can Run Windows 98, Along With Classic PC Games Of The Era
Here's a bunch of them being tested out
The Xbox Series X is a pretty versatile console, especially given Xbox's continued efforts with backwards compatibility and just generally improving your whole library of games, regardless of era. However, did you know the thing can run Windows 98, and even some PC games of the era? Well, neither did we, but...
News Release Of GoldenEye 007 For Xbox Reportedly 'Still In Limbo'
We'll have to wait a bit longer yet
Over the past six months-or-so, we've been treated to a whole bunch of rumours and even concrete information that a GoldenEye 007 port for Xbox not only exists, but seems ready to go, however it has still yet arrive on the platform. The latest update from reporter Jeff Grubb is that the release is "still in limbo...
News Limited Run Announces 'Day Of The Tentacle' Physical Editions For Xbox
Pre-orders go live this month
Limited Run has finally partnered with Xbox to bring a variety of games to market as physical releases, and the next game confirmed for this treatment is Day of the Tentacle Remastered, which is getting two separate versions. The first of these is the standard boxed release, which retails at $34.99 and will go on sale...
News Control Writer Becomes Fable's New Narrative Lead
"Some exciting news to end the week"
There's been a lot of movement within the walls of Playground Games, and the latest development comes from Anna Megill - a writer known for games like Control and Dishonored, who joined Playground Games as a lead writer in 2020. In a new update, Megill has now taken charge as the narrative lead of the new Fable...
News Xbox & Disney Are Giving Away A Portable xScreen For Series S
Great for gaming on the go!
When the portable xScreen for Xbox Series S was unveiled by UPspec Gaming last year, it absolutely smashed its Kickstarter goal, and ended up proving a "brilliant plug-and-play companion" for fans of playing games on the go. Read More: Hardware Review: xScreen For Xbox Series S - A Brilliant Plug-And-Play...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Pirate Game On Xbox?
Sea of Thieves? Assassin's Creed IV? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the re-reveal of Skull & Bones from Ubisoft, we thought we'd take a look at the vast variety of pirate games on Xbox to find out your favourite! There have been so many of these over the years, so we've hand-picked just a few below,...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
The PS1 cult classic arrives on Xbox
This past Friday saw the arrival of the 1997 PS1 cult classic KLONOA: Door to Phantomile, along with 2001's PS2 game KLONOA 2: Lunatea's Veil, in the form of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series on Xbox One, Series X and Series S. They're not just straight ports either, as both games have been remastered for their...
Talking Point Xbox Series S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2022?
Have you bought a Seagate card yet?
Without a doubt, we've been very happy with the Xbox Series S since it launched back in 2020, but if there's one thing we could pinpoint that we're not so keen on, it's the low internal storage out of the box, clocking in at just 512GB. If we're talking usable storage, it's actually a lot lower than that, sitting...
News Two Intriguing Indies Get August & September Release Dates For Xbox
Cursed to Golf & Let's Build A Zoo
We've had a couple of announcements over the past 24 hours for two particularly intriguing indie games that are set to arrive on Xbox in August and September respectively, in the form of Cursed to Golf and Let's Build a Zoo. Cursed to Golf has appeared in Xbox indie showcases before, and is a golf-like adventure...
News NBA 2K23 Promises The 'Next Evolution Of Ultra-Real Gameplay' On Xbox Series X|S
Don't worry, there's an Xbox One version too
Following the reveal of NBA 2K23 earlier this week, 2K has now revealed more of what we can expect from the game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it drops on September 9th, as well as details on the Xbox One version. The focus is obviously the new-gen version, and that's where 2K is promising "the...
News Spiders Games' RPG 'Steelrising' Is Getting An Early Access Beta On Xbox This August
Ahead of launch the following month
One game that got another showcase at Nacon Connect 2022 is the highly-anticipated RPG Steelrising. This one is coming from the team behind Greedfall, and we're big fans of its Paris Revolution setting and story backdrop. Steelrising is gunning for a September 8th release date on Xbox Series X|S at present (th
News Red Dead Online Support Slowing Down As GTA 6 Takes Priority
"We are in the process of making some changes..."
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Red Dead Online is undergoing some changes at the moment, which ultimately means support will be slowing down slightly, with the reasoning being that GTA 6 needs more development resources. In a blog post, Rockstar explained that moving dev resources to the next GTA...
News Xbox Series X|S Sales Surpass 250,000 Mark In Japan
Xbox's Aaron Greenberg thanks fans
Xbox has been working around the clock to expand its footprint within the Japanese gaming market, and it seems its efforts are slowly but surely paying off. In a sales update from Twitter user and sales tracker BenjiSales, it's noted how the system's combined sales in Japan (since launch) have now surpassed...
News Ubisoft Moves To $70 Price Point With Next-Gen-Only Skull & Bones
It's becoming the norm
Alongside the day's positive Skull & Bones info — a nearby release date and extended gameplay — sadly, we must deliver some not-so-good news. With the upcoming pirate adventure, which is now next-gen-only, Ubisoft has moved into $70 territory. Yup, as is slowly becoming normal in the industry, Ubisoft appears to be...
News Nacon Announces Five New Games, All Expected To Release On Xbox
Gangs of Sherwood, Terminator & more!
We received a whole bunch of Xbox announcements as part of the Nacon Connect 2022 event earlier today, including the reveal five brand-new games that have been confirmed for consoles, and are all expected to arrive on Xbox. So, what was revealed? Here are the brand-new game announcements from Nacon Connect...
Roundup Everything That Was Revealed At Nacon Connect 2022
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Nacon Connect 2022 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find in the video at the top of the page. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
News Here's Your First Look At Hong Kong Island In Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
Hey Forza, you watchin'?
A fair few of us have been hoping and wishing to see Forza Horizon head to Japan, or a similar locale, for years now. It's a region that's alluded us in Xbox's open world racing series thus far, but, what if we told you another series was beating Playground to the post? That's right, 'Test Drive Unlimited' made its grand...
News Robocop: Rogue City Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Coming To Xbox Series X|S Next Summer
And it's looking mighty impressive!
Developer Teyon came out of pretty much nowhere with its Terminator: Resistance game a few years back; a title that now has a bit of a cult following behind it. Well, the same dev is now taking on the Robocop franchise with Robocop: Rogue City; a next-gen only FPS coming to Xbox Series X|S next summer. Publisher...
News Terminator Survival Game In The Works, Confirmed For Consoles & PC
Being developed at Nacon Studio Milan
Yes, we're getting a brand-new Terminator survival game! The reveal came as part of Nacon Connect 2022 earlier today, accompanied by a very short teaser trailer. Unfortunately though, it's not coming out until "the distant future". The game is said to take place in a post-apocalyptic open world, complete with...
News Skull & Bones Extended Gameplay Shows Vast Open Seas To Explore
Ships ahoy
Ubisoft has finally unveiled fresh Skulls & Bones gameplay, around five years after the game was initially revealed. The gameplay reveal goes over pretty much all aspects of the game, including the game's vast map, ship building opportunities, outpost locations and much more. Read More: Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Officia
News Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Officially Sets Sail On Xbox This November
Series X and Series S only
Yes, it's official! Ubisoft's long-awaited pirate game Skull & Bones will be starting its journey on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (there's no Xbox One version, sorry!) on November 8th, 2022. In the game, your goal will be to "rise from an outcast to an infamous pirate", playing alone or with up to two friends in...
News Bright Memory: Infinite Will Support 1440p/60FPS On Xbox Series S
Along with three performance modes on Series X!
Bright Memory: Infinite, the chunkier follow-up to stylish shooter Bright Memory 1.0, is finally coming to Xbox Series X|S this month. Ahead of its July 21st launch, the game's sole developer has detailed some tech specs across both Xbox Series consoles, and it's looking like another solid turnout —...
News Psychonauts 2 Physical Version Slated For Xbox This September, Bonuses Included
Hit the motherlobe
Psychonauts 2 came to Xbox last August, not too long after developer Double Fine was scooped up by Xbox Game Studios. Just over a year after launch, a physical version is set to arrive — 'Psychonauts 2: Motherlobe Edition' — featuring some extra goodies and bonus content. Here's what's included. First up, of course, you'll...
