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News Shhhh, A Quiet Place Video Game Is Heading To Xbox In 2022
Be very, very quiet
Saber Interactive has announced it's working on a movie tie-in for A Quiet Place, and it's expected to launch sometime in 2022. Unfortunately, details on the project are pretty hush-hush at the moment, with little more than a tweet and a website serving as its unveiling. It is said to be "the first official video game based on...
News Sorry Folks, Shadow Warrior 3 Has Been Pushed Into 2022
The demons are going to have to wait
Anyone hoping to get into some DOOM inspired shenanigans later this year may be disappointed to hear Devolved Digital has announced a delay for Shadow Warrior 3. Eager fans can now expect to jump in when it hits Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in early 2022. The reason? Well, the game needs a little...
News Xbox Insiders Have Started Testing Series X|S Games On Xbox One
As part of Xbox Cloud Gaming
It was mentioned earlier this year that Microsoft would eventually be providing access to Xbox Series X|S games on Xbox One through the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now the feature has begun rolling out to Insiders. Those who are enrolled in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings should be able to access this already,...
News Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get wrangling
While not mentioned in last week's formal announcement of Xbox Game Pass titles, Moonglow Bay is now officially available with the service on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. For anyone who doesn't know, Moonglow Bay is a fishing RPG, playable either solo or cooperatively, and uses the art style of games such as The...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 26 - November 2)
It's a stacked selection of Shocktober treats!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is absolutely stacked, featuring the ongoing Shocktober Sale alongside a Rockstar Games 'Deals with Gold' sale, EA 'Publisher' sale and much more! We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson...
News Xbox Is Bringing Built-In Twitch Streaming Back To The Dashboard
Rolling out first to Xbox Insiders
If you're a keen streamer, then you'll be glad to know that Xbox is bringing back the ability to stream gameplay to Twitch directly from the dashboard, with the feature rolling out first to select Xbox Insiders. Here's what the feature looks like, as-per Xbox employee Eden Marie on Twitter: If you've been...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 25-29)
Anything take your fancy?
This week on Xbox is looking to be an extremely busy one. Not only do we have titles such as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Riders Republic, but Age of Empires IV is also hitting Xbox Game Pass for PC. With no signs of the releases slowing down, here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S...
News Xbox's Comments About 'Gatekeeping' Are Met With Heavy Criticism
Some of the gaming community isn't happy
While Xbox being vocal on social media can often be a good thing (such as keeping us in a job by delivering all this lovely news to bring to you all), sometimes it can be a curse. With every comment made, the community is there to pick it apart and dissect what the company has said, and their latest response...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy
I am Groot
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is launching tomorrow, and with it, an array of reviews have been released into the wild for everyone to see. There's been some trepidation around the game, following the mixed reception to Marvel's Avengers, so does the latest Marvel title live up to expectations? Or is it another dud for Square Enix?...
News New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
Is it December yet?
After months and months of waiting, 343 Industries has finally provided us with an updated look at Halo Infinite's campaign, and based on the six-minute footage we've seen so far, it appears to be shaping up impressively well. The 'Overview' video showcases plenty of new gameplay footage (including a first look at the game's...
News Ubisoft Is Bringing A 'Reinvented' Monopoly To Xbox This December
It's... different
Ubisoft's Monopoly Plus has long been a popular party game on Xbox, but the company is switching things up for its next Monopoly title, reinventing the formula "in a way you've never seen before" with Monopoly Madness. This adopts a very different style to your typical game of Monopoly, focusing on shorter rounds as you "race...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'Campaign Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
"Master Chief returns"
Following on from the Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' last week, 343 has now announced what everyone has been waiting for - a campaign overview featuring gameplay. Yes, later today it will finally be lifting the lid on this anticipated component of the new Halo game, so players are ready to go when the game launches on December...
Talking Point What November 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will it be a big month for the 20th anniversary?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of October has seen Aaero, Hover, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon...
News Forza Horizon 5 Is A 'Phenomenal Experience' On Xbox Series X, Says Digital Foundry
"A next-gen spectacle for Xbox Series consoles"
We're now just a few short weeks away from Forza Horizon 5's Xbox Game Pass release on November 9th, and in preparation, Digital Foundry has taken a detailed look at the preview version for Xbox Series X and S. They're suitably impressed, too. The game is described as a "next-gen spectacle" for the...
News 343 Shares Stunning New Artwork Of Master Chief In Halo Infinite
"Become the Master Chief" on December 8th
Halo Infinite is arguably the most anticipated release of 2021, and it's set to arrive in just under 60 days. Although it is just around the corner, one part of the game we still haven't seen much of is the campaign. While 343 might not be ready to show off Master Chief's new adventure just yet, in its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 23-24)
Checking out the Riders Republic free trial?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there are loads of new games to try on Xbox this weekend, including a bunch of recent Game Pass additions, three Free Play Days titles, and don't forget the Riders Republic Free Trial Week! Here'
Review NHL 22 - EA's Hockey Series Finally Makes The Jump To Frostbite
It's an important year for virtual hockey
In many ways, the latest iteration of EA's long-running hockey series in NHL 22 marks a fresh and crucial new beginning for the franchise. For the first time ever, the game is now running on the company's standard Frostbite engine as opposed to the dated Ignite engine of years past, and the result is a game...
Guide Best GTA Xbox Games: Our Picks For The Top Grand Theft Auto Titles
Which is the best?
There are five GTA games on Xbox, and they're all brilliant. Plus, now that we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, we're very excited to dive back into some classic Rockstar games. It's been too long, and with a bunch of new improvements, it'll be great to see the titles with...
Gallery Here's A Look At The Gorgeous Visual Upgrades In GTA Trilogy's Definitive Edition
Beautiful
After months of speculation, we finally got our first real look at Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition earlier today and it's so much better than we had anticipated. Plus, the Definitive Edition of GTA: San Andreas is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch, so you'll be able to try it for
News Woah, GTA: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition Is Coming To Game Pass
Huge news!
Along with today's official reveal of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, it's also been confirmed that GTA: San Andreas will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass. You heard it right! If you're looking to dive into the classic game featuring "brilliant new lightin
News GTA's Remastered Trilogy Officially Arrives This November, Watch The Trailer
"Three iconic cities, three epic stories"
We've got a date! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will launch digitally for Xbox on November 11th, while a physical edition will follow on December 7th. The game is now available to pre-order for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the...
Deals Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
Scare yourself silly with up to 90% off
The Xbox Shocktober Sale 2021 has begun! This year's sale features discounts on over 200 games, and they're expected to be on offer for the next 14 days. The Resident Evil deals from earlier this week are also featured in the 2021 Shocktober Sale, along with savings for a bunch of major Xbox games - including...
News Grounded's Hot And Hazy Update Has Arrived, Here's What's Included
A picnic table, some garbage and more...
Obsidian's survival, crafting and exploration game Grounded might already feel like a complete product, but it's actually still a work-in-progress. With this in mind, the team has just rolled out "The Hot & Hazy Update" for the game. It adds milk molars (a new stat upgrade), infected bugs, new crafting...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox October 2021 Update
Say hello to the 4K dashboard
The Xbox October 2021 update has been unveiled today by Microsoft, and the obvious highlight feature is the addition of a 4K dashboard for Xbox Series X, while Xbox Night Mode features are also making their public debuts as well. All of these features are reportedly rolling out later today, although no specific times...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 21-24)
"Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet"
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 two Xbox Game Pass games in the form of Dead by Daylight and Fallout...
News Among Us Arrives On Xbox Game Pass For Console This December
We've finally got a release date
We've been waiting on a release date for Among Us with Xbox Game Pass (for console) for a while, and now we've finally got it, as the game has been confirmed as heading to Xbox One, Series X and Series S on December 14th. The wildly popular online multiplayer social deduction game has been available for the PC...
News Horde Mode Is Kicking Its Way To DOOM Eternal Next Week
Get ready, slayer
After being announced back in July, the long-awaited Horde Mode for DOOM Eternal is finally arriving on October 26, along with a bunch of other new updates. As part of the appropriately named Update 6.66, Horde Mode is being added for free, and the teaser trailer above gives us a taste of what we can expect. The arcade-style mode...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Toy Soldiers HD
A nostalgic blast from the past?
Remember the classic 2010 Xbox Live Arcade game Toy Soldiers? It's back today in HD form, and the first reviews have dropped across the web for the updated version, which promises a bunch of "overhauls and upgrades". So, is it worth picking up the HD remaster, or just fetching your old Xbox 360 out of the attic?...
News Xbox Reveals New 512GB & 2TB Seagate Expansion Cards For Xbox Series X|S
Releasing later this year
You asked for it, Xbox delivered! It's been revealed today that Seagate is bringing out two new versions of the Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and S, with 512GB and 2TB variants going on sale later this year. The 512GB version is priced at $139.99 USD and will launch mid-November (with pre-orders available from...
Review The Forgotten City - A Delightful Puzzle Box Of Ideas
A long time ago in a city far, far away
Update (Thu 21st Oct, 2021): With The Forgotten City announced for Xbox Game Pass on October 28th, we're republishing this review to give you an idea of what to expect. As you can see, we were suitably impressed with it! Original (Sat 31st Jul, 2021): On the surface The Forgotten City doesn't look anything...
Video Here's A First Look At The Saints Row Reboot's Opening Missions
Are you impressed?
It seems Deep Silver is very keen to show off gameplay footage of the Saints Row reboot despite the game not releasing until February 2022, and now thanks to Game Informer, we've got a look at some of its opening missions. Just like the last gameplay reveal, this footage treats us to plenty of glimpses at the combat system, as...
Guide Xbox Series X|S 2TB SSD Expansion Card: Everything We Know
The pro storage solution
When is a 2TB Xbox Series X and Series S Expansion Card getting a release? While we've had access to a 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion SSD Card since the Xbox Series X|S launch, sometimes that's just not enough. With a gargantuan amount of Xbox Game Pass titles and other games hitting the system every month, it's hard to keep...
Guide Xbox Series X|S 512GB SSD Expansion Card: Everything We Know
Cheaper storage for the masses
When is a cheaper 512GB Xbox Series X and Series S Expansion Card getting a release? Currently, the 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion SSD Card card packs a hefty sum. However, a cheaper and smaller model is on the way. We have confirmation of a 512GB Seagate Storage Card coming to Xbox Series X|S, so let's dig into what...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
An update "directly from the devs"
As part of RazorCon 2021, Xbox and 343 will be showcasing an overview of Halo infinite for PC later today. We've not got much to go off right now, except for the following description underneath the live stream video, which explains how fans will be hearing "directly" from devs about what to expect when the game...
News Crystal Dynamics Partnering On Perfect Dark Was Too Good To Pass Up, According To Xbox
"Personal connections" played a big role
One announcement we didn't see coming last month was Crystal Dynamics partnering with The Initiative to help bring the new Perfect Dark game to the next generation. Head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, elaborated on this surprise announcement (in the same appearance on the Kinda Funny Gamecast) -...
News The Crysis Remastered Trilogy Is Off To A Pretty Great Start On Xbox
Just not quite as great as PC
It somewhat slipped by the radar, but the Crysis Remastered Trilogy officially launched on Xbox One (also playable on Xbox Series X and Series S) last week, and the general verdict so far has been pretty great. The first game was remastered last year, of course, but Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has taken a look at the...
News Bethesda Shares New Story Details And Concept Art For Starfield
Space, the final frontier
We may be over a year away from Starfield hitting Xbox, but Bethesda is still determined to make the game a talking point. A new video has been released which not only provides a few extra story details but also some new concept art to feast your eyes over. Hosted by the game's design director Emil Pagliarulo, the video...
News Cyberpunk 2077 & The Witcher 3's Next-Gen Versions Have Been Delayed To 2022
'We're allocating additional time'
We've got some bad news, as CD Projekt Red has confirmed today that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 will now be launching in 2022 instead of 2021. In a report published earlier today, it was explained that "based on recommendations supplied by persons...
Review Echo Generation - Stranger Things Style RPG Knocks It Out The Park
An Xbox Game Pass title you don't want to miss
There's been something of a boom in 80s nostalgia in recent years, much of which has Stranger Things to blame for. It's no surprise, as the show's captivating world and electrifying synth tones give the feeling of a warm, cosy comfort blanket - despite the horrors the show presents. Echo Generation is...
News Action-RPG Vamypr Receives Unexpected Xbox Series X|S Update
"We have a surprise for you!"
Well, this kind of came out of the blue! The team behind 2019 action-RPG Vampyr has announced today that the game has received an update for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and PS5), bringing "enhanced performance". Now, the game has the ability to run at up to 1440p at 60fps on Xbox Series X, while Xbox Series S...
News Xbox Game Pass Continues Impressive Growth, But Misses Yearly Target
It didn't quite live up to Microsoft's hopes in FY2021
Xbox Game Pass has been a roaring success for Microsoft since it launched, and sure enough, it's seen even more success in 2021. In a new Microsoft SEC filing, it's been revealed how the popular gaming subscription service saw a 37% increase in total subscribers for FY2021 (which ended on June...
Random Xbox Jokingly Says 'NO' To The Return Of The 360 Blades Theme
"To be fair, I love the blades"
If you hadn't already heard - Xbox's 20th-anniversary website is currently rocking the classic Xbox 360 blades design. Sure enough, it's got fans talking about the possible return of the blades as a theme on Xbox Series X|S. If you were wondering if it's going to happen, it seems the question has already been asked...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - October 28)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has highlighted another nine games coming to the service over the next week, including various day one launches such as Age of Empires IV (PC) and Echo Generation. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass between October 21st and October 28th:...
News The Witcher 3 Has Been Rated In Europe For Xbox Series X, Series S
Not long to wait now
Update: Bad news! The Witcher 3's next-gen upgrade has officially been delayed to the second quarter of 2022. Original story: It looks The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be with us in the near future, as this version of the game has been rated today in Europe by PEGI...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 19-26)
Including 40% off Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Update: Xbox has added to this selection with a massive Shocktober Sale 2021, which is live for the next couple of weeks. These are deals are not included in the table below, but you can access them via the following links: Deals: Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
News Forza Horizon 5 Has Officially 'Gone Gold' Ahead Of November Release
"We’ve reached an important milestone"
We've got some good news, as it's been confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 has 'gone Gold' ahead of its November 9th launch, which means the game is "now off for pressing of retail discs and final setup for digital release." The team described the announcement as an "important milestone" in a message to fans...
News Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition Debuts On Xbox This November
With a Collector Edition also up for grabs
We've known for a while now that former PlayStation exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm was coming to Xbox, and now we know it'll be arriving in late November in a special 'Enhanced Edition' for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. This edition (which is also heading to the Epic Games Store, PS4 and PS5) will...
News Elden Ring Delayed To February 2022, But There's A Closed Beta This November
"Thank you for your trust & patience"
We've got some good news and some bad news! The bad news is that Elden Ring has been delayed until February 25, 2022. The good news is that you'll be able to try the game as part of a Closed Network Test on Xbox this November. The news was revealed as part of a statement from the Elden Ring team earlier today:...
News UFL Unveils Liverpool's Roberto Firmino As New Game Ambassador
The upcoming free-to-play footie game
We've been keeping a very close eye on the upcoming free-to-play football game UFL ever since it was first announced back at Gamescom 2021, and it's now unveiled a new ambassador in the form of Liverpool's Roberto Firmino. You can see what the Brazilian centre-forward looks like in-game in the clip below, and...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 18-22)
Bring your toys back to life
The games release schedule shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, this week is showing an even bigger selection than last week, with titles such as The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, and amazing looking Xbox Game Pass titles including Echo Generation. Here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and...
