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Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Bright Memory: Infinite
Available on PC now, Xbox Series X|S later
No, you didn't somehow miss a release date for Bright Memory: Infinite on console - the Xbox Series X|S exclusive has still yet to arrive on Microsoft's platforms (it's "coming soon"), but it did release earlier today for PC players on Steam. As a result, the first reviews have also begun hitting the web...
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 EE Is Giving Away A Free Xbox Series S With Various Phone Contracts
From as low as £29 per-month
Here's a good deal if you're in the UK and in the market for a new phone contract! As part of a special promotion, EE is giving away a free Xbox Series S with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when buying certain phones. The specific phones on offer are the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, OPPO A54 5G, OPPO A94 5G, OPPO...
News GTA Trilogy Dev 'Enjoying Scrutiny', Promises Updates Are On The Way
"We are celebrating our monumental project launch"
The Definitive Edition of the classic GTA Trilogy officially released yesterday, with San Andreas being included with Xbox Game Pass, and the reception so far has been mixed - with various bugs reported across all three games. While it seems players are having plenty of fun (as are we!), the bugs...
News Xbox Is 'Definitely' Working On A New Version Of 1 Vs. 100, Says Report
"1 vs. 100 is coming back"
We've got some great news for fans of the classic Xbox 360 social game, 1 Vs. 100! According to a new report from Jeff Grubb over at Giant Bomb (thanks VGC), a new version of the game is "definitely" in the works. Grubb says the AltspaceVR team is spearheading the project, which is part of the mixed reality group at...
News Xbox Series X|S Appears To Have Already Surpassed Xbox One's Lifetime Sales In Japan
Excellent news for Microsoft
It looks like Xbox's efforts to crack the Japanese market might finally be paying off. After one year of availability worldwide, the Xbox Series X|S model has apparently already outsold the lifetime sales of the Xbox One in the region. This information comes via Game Data Library. It's apparently shifted around 116,119...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 11-14)
Take your place on the starting grid
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, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got the strategy/resource management hybrid Kingdom New Lands, popular racer MotoGP21 (which only came...
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 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 Unveils Launch Trailer For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
10 years and counting
Bethesda today launches yet another version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - a game that made its original debut on 11th November 2011 across multiple platforms including Xbox 360. The latest release is the 'Anniversary Edition' - celebrating 10 years of adventuring. To help promote this title, Bethesda has rolled out a new...
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 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...
News New xScreen Footage Shows Portable Xbox Series S Concept Is A Winner
X gon' give it to ya
The glorious xScreen was presented to us as a Kickstarter project earlier this year and quickly met its goal. It looks absolutely fantastic, and this series of new video updates have us nothing short of excited for its release in early 2022. Out of all the videos, the most recent is a LAN party which has been put together using...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Jurassic World Evolution 2
Create your own Jurassic World
While it might have gone somewhat under the radar compared to the mammoth release of Forza Horizon 5 this week, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has launched on Xbox today, and the first reviews have been hitting the web. We're focusing this roundup on reviews of the console versions only, so you won't find any dedicated PC...
Deals All 25+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 9-16)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got ID@Xbox and 'Disney Celebration' sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be warned...
News Surprise, Dicey Dungeons Is Hitting Xbox Game Pass Later This Week
A dungeon crawler with a twist
It's always nice to get a surprise Xbox Game Pass announcement! Dicey Dungeons is heading to the service on November 11th. If you're unsure as to what Dicey Dungeons is, don't worry, we've got you covered. It's described as a "fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike" where you play as a giant walk dice. You can control...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 9-16)
Including a massive Bundle Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's another busy selection of offers this week, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales being complemented by ID@Xbox and Disney sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson...
News Unpacking Is Impressing A Lot Of Xbox Game Pass Players
"I can't say enough great things about it"
Unpacking was a brand-new release on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it hasn't exactly caught fire with the masses, those who have checked it out seem to be loving what they're playing. On the outside, the premise of Unpacking seems fairly straightforward - you unbox packages and place your items into...
News Back 4 Blood Content Roadmap Includes Solo Progression, New Co-Op Mode & Lots More
"Cleaners, the future is lookin' bright!"
We're now a month removed from the release of Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, and it's gone down incredibly well. Back in late October, the Left 4 Dead spiritual successor was already celebrating over six million players. Now, the team has turned its attention towards the content roadmap for the game, which...
News Kill It With Fire On Xbox Game Pass Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
Grab some quick easy cheevies
Kill It With Fire dropped onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it's got lost in the wave of bigger upcoming releases such as Forza Horizon 5 and GTA: San Andreas, it's certainly not one to be missed - especially for any achievement hunters out there. The basic premise of Kill It With Fire sees you wiping out...
News Even More GTA Trilogy Remaster Screenshots Have Appeared Online
Not long to go!
While Rockstar Games seems adamant it doesn't want to show any pre-release footage of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, the studio is being very generous on the screenshots front. A fresh batch of images have been shared by GTANet - a few more than what was
News Scorn Delayed To 2022, Fans Criticise 'Hostile' Update From Developer
"The tone of this is absolutely horrendous"
Update: Ebb Software's CEO, Ljubomir Peklar, has come forward on Kickstarter and apologised for the "hostile tone" of the original post. Peklar added that it should "not be how we should express ideas or plans to people that help us out" and that the team "may be tired, confused and frustrated at our own...
News Elden Ring Graphics And Performance Mode Details On Xbox Revealed
Which will you choose?
Bandai Namco has dropped some juicy details on Elden Ring, namely its specs across all Xbox systems, including the confirmation of ray tracing. In a handy table on Bandai Namco's support site, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X all have their specific resolution and framerates confirmed. While ray tracing...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 8-12)
GTA, Forza, Skyrim and much more!
Can the game releases just slow down for a little bit? Evidently not, as this week is looking to be another huge one with numerous big titles on the way. Not only do we have the official release of Forza Horizon 5, but we also have the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definit
News Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Surpasses One Million Players
It's off to the races
Forza Horizon 5 may not be officially launching until this Tuesday with Xbox Game Pass, but over one million players appear to have already dived into the early access edition of the game with the Premium Edition bundle. Following an immensely positive reception with its reviews, it seems players just can't wait until November...
Talking Point What's Your Most Anticipated 2022 Video Game Release?
It's a big year ahead
Arguably, 2021 has been a bit of a quiet year in terms of major new game releases. If anything, it's been a time for indies to shine and for the next-gen systems to push out some new, nifty features. Unfortunately, the games to really utilise those options are far and few between - until next year. 2022 is looking to be a...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In November 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in November 2021? 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 this November, as...
News Master Chief's Grappleshot Takes The Spotlight In The Latest Halo Infinite Short Film
Official UNSC Archives transmission incoming
One new addition to the upcoming release Halo Infinite is the Grappleshot - you might have used it in the multiplayer. If you're curious to learn more about the new upgrade's backstory, then you should check out the latest UNSC Archives transmission, which touches on the surrounding lore. "Project...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Forza Horizon 5 On Xbox Game Pass
Release date, pre-install details, early access info & more!
Forza Horizon 5 is undeniably one of the biggest games to arrive on Xbox this year, with only Halo Infinite rivalling it in terms of anticipation. Releasing with Xbox Game Pass on day one, there's a lot to be excited about. Eager to get your hands on the game and want to learn more?...
News Guardians Of The Galaxy Is Getting An Xbox Patch To Address Multiple Issues
Patching up the team
Eidos-Montréal has announced that a new patch for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy will be arriving on Xbox next week, delivering a wealth of fixes to potential issues. It's currently available on PlayStation platforms, but unfortunately it's taking a little longer to hit Xbox, most likely due to certification. For now,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6-7)
Oorah!
Call of Duty: Vanguard, Forza Horizon 5, Just Dance 2022 - there's an extremely varied selection of new titles to enjoy this weekend. There are also some new Game Pass titles to dive into, along with
News 343 Industries Outlines Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Plans
Learn how progression works
An extensive interview with 343 Industries has been released, going into details about Halo Infinite's Battle Pass and how it will play into the game. Halo Infinite's head of design Jerry Hook and lead progression designer Chris Blohm recently sat down with IGN to discuss everything about the upcoming multiplayer Battle...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Is 'Shifting' Its Release Date
So it's been delayed?
Hey there, golfing enthusiasts! If you were at all looking forward to EA Sports PGA Tour, we've got a bit of an update. EA has announced it's "shifting" the upcoming game's launch, so it will no longer arrive in Spring 2022. Based on the wording, fans aren't entirely sure if the release will be delayed or brought forward...
News Bethesda Reveals Upgrade Prices For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
The bit that's not free on Game Pass
With the release of Skyrim Anniversary Edition now just a few days away on November 11th, Bethesda has finally given us some prices for the package, which isn't included for free with Xbox Game Pass. Firstly though, what do you get? The Anniversary Edition of Skyrim is basically the Special Edition (currently...
News PlayStation Exec Congratulates Xbox On Forza Horizon 5 Launch
Heart-warming
Unless you've been living under a rock, Forza Horizon 5 has been met with fantastic reviews. The result has marked it one of 2021's best-reviewed titles, making it a huge critical success. Its glowing praise has even reached as far as the realms of PlayStation, as one executive has congratulated Xbox on the game's launch. After Phil...
News eFootball Delays Proper Launch To Spring 2022, Offers Refunds
But a bug-fixing patch is out now
Things are sadly going from bad to worse for Konami's eFootball 2022 right now, as following the highly negative reception it received at release back in late September, its first major update has now been postponed to Spring 2022. This is the update that is essentially meant to turn the free-to-play experience...
News New Screenshots Of GTA Trilogy Remaster Revealed Via Xbox Store
Come take a look
We're a little under a week away from Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and a few new images have surfaced for your viewing pleasure. While they're not the most exciting thing in the world, they're the best we've got since Rockstar Games has yet to release any gameplay for it. Big thanks to the Microsoft Store...
News Xbox Has Enabled Dolby Vision For Forza Horizon 4 And Horizon 5
Experience full-spectrum visuals on Xbox Series X|S
We've got some good news to share for Forza fans with Dolby Vision applicable displays! Both Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 now support the feature on Xbox Series X|S, confirmed yesterday by the Xbox team. This means that if you've got a display that supports Dolby Vision, you'll now be able...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Vanguard
Is it another strong entry?
What would a year be without another Call of Duty? Don't worry. Vanguard is here to fill the gap for this year's entry. Reviews for the game are slowly pouring in, but there's enough out in the wild now to give us a feeling of what to expect this year. Without further adieu, here's what critics are saying about Call of...
News Rune Factory 4 Special Marks The Series' First Arrival On Xbox This December
More JRPG goodness for Xbox
Update: Finally, we have a release date! It was cutting it a bit fine, but it's been confirmed Rune Factory 4 Special will be hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on December 7. It will include all content in the original release on Nintendo Switch along with free DLC known as Another Episode. Here's what...
Video Bright Memory: Infinite Is Looking Promising In New Gameplay
Adrenaline fuelled mayhem
Ahead of its PC launch next week, FYQD has released 14 minutes of stunning Bright Memory: Infinite footage. Across the pulse-pounding 14 minutes of gameplay, the intense hybrid shooter shows you everything it’s got. One minute you’ll be gunning down foes like a Call of Duty veteran, before pulling out your sword to...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Has Been Hit With A Big Delay
To add more story, cinematics and polish
If you thought we were out of delay season, think again. Developer Firaxis Games has announced the eagerly anticipated Marvel's Midnight Suns is being pushed back to the second half of 2022. The game was originally intended to launch in March 2022, but it's now seeing a hefty delay which could see it coming...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 4-7)
Join the fight
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, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got the previously announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, 4-player co-op game Warhammer: Vermintide 2, and the...
Video First Elden Ring Gameplay Looks Absolutely Incredible
Jaw-dropping
Where do we even begin with this? Do we start by commenting on the gorgeous art direction? Or maybe even the impressive world design? There's so much to choose from in regards to our first glimpse at Elden Ring, which is looking absolutely incredible. Bandai Namco has uploaded over 15 minutes of gameplay, diving into a little bit of...
News Square Enix Suggests Crystal Dynamics Was A Bad Fit For Marvel’s Avengers
"It has unfortunately not proven as successful as we would have liked"
Square Enix has kind of thrown Crystal Dynamics under the bus with a recent statement that suggests the studio was not the right team for Marvel's Avengers. In Square Enix's 2021 annual report, president Yosuke Matsuda spoke about how Marvel's Avengers was not as successful as...
