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News Xbox Is Allowing You To 'Bring Back' Your Old Xbox 360 Gamerpic
"Exploration Time to the rescue!"
If you've got fond memories of the Xbox 360 generation, and happen to be an "Alpha Skip Ahead Insider", you can now officially revert to your old gamerpic on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S. The feature is rolling out first to Xbox Insiders, with everyone else said to be getting it "eventually" assuming it...
Guide Is Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Coming To Xbox?
Here's what we know (there's hope!)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits has launched on PlayStation and PC, resulting in a lot of buzz and positive reviews. Most notable is its visual style, which embodies an animated film, most likely due to developer Ember Lab's background in animation. With Kena: Bridge of Spirits making waves in the gaming world, Xbox fans...
News Rainbow Billy: The Curse Of The Leviathan Brings Its Colourful RPG To Xbox Next Month
We're loving the look of this
Well this looks lovely, doesn't it? Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a 2.5D RPG adventure that embodies the warm, fuzzy feeling of Saturday morning cartoons. It's scheduled to hit Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 5. Rainbow Billy is described as a "coming of age story" which sees players...
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...
Talking Point What October 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What's on your wishlist?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of September has seen Warhammer: Chaosbane, Mulaka, Zone of the Enders HD Collection and Samurai Showdown II all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way...
News Scavengers, A Shooter From Ex-Halo Devs, Is Running An Xbox Alpha Test
And you can sign up now
Scavengers is an upcoming free-to-play shooter coming to Xbox coming from ex-Halo developers, and you can apply to enter the closed alpha now ahead of its launch. Players are able to dive in early and check out the game, providing feedback before the final release in the future. Anyone interested is able to register for the...
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 Unlike The PC Version, Far Cry 6 Won't Support Ray Tracing On Xbox Series X|S
But it will support 4K/60FPS
We're super close to the launch of Far Cry 6 and we're learning more about the next-gen enhancements for the game. While Xbox Series X|S owners are set to receive various features, it seems ray tracing will not be one of them. In an interview with Wcctech, lead programmer Stephanie Brenham spoke about what benefits Xbox...
News The Good Life Launches This October, May Also Be Hitting Xbox Game Pass
Everything is not as it seems
The Good Life, the latest title from Deadly Premonition director Hidetaka Suehiro, will be launching on October 15 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. While the trailer makes no mention of Xbox Game Pass, it was originally mentioned during X018 back in 2018 that it would be coming to the service. Much like...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 21-28)
Highlighted by the ongoing 'Next-Gen' sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is actually mostly carried over from last week, with the Optimized for Next-Gen, Xbox Game Studio and THQ Nordic sales still running until September 28. That said, we do have a hundred-or-so new additions in the form of Deals with Gold...
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...
Poll What's Your Verdict On The Call Of Duty: Vanguard Beta?
Been suffering any visual glitches?
Well, Call of Duty: Vanguard's Open Beta on Xbox has been eventful to say the least. The issues started with the pre-order beta last week, where it was discovered that both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions were suffering from major visual bugs when running at 120fps, and there have been reports of...
News It's Hard To Believe, But Gears Of War 3 Is Now Ten Years Old
Time flies
Time just doesn't seem to want to stop, so when we come to a substantial milestone for a game, it's hard to believe it was so long ago. And so, our collective jaws dropped when we realised Gears of War 3 has now hit its 10th anniversary. That's right, Gears of War 3, the final chapter of the original trilogy graced our Xbox 360 consoles...
News Splitgate Dev: I Look At The Game As Being 25% Done
"Now everything is on the table"
Splitgate is still sweeping the gaming world after its huge launch this summer. While it ran into some initial hiccups, players are now easily free to dive into the Halo meets Portal multiplayer shooter. That being said, there still seems to be a long way to go, as one of the game's developers has said they see the...
Soapbox Lost Judgment Is Probably The Closest We'll Get To A Bully Sequel
Trust me on this one
The Yakuza series dips its toes in so many different genres that it's pretty much covered every base. From becoming an investor in Yakuza: Like A Dragon to managing your own baseball team in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, it's incredible how the team at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio manages to create these experiences in every game that...
News 343 Dev: CG Teaser Trailers Aren't Always Targeted At The Fans
It's not always about us
One thing that many people get frustrated by, no matter which console you prefer, is CGI reveal trailers for games. While it can be cool to know a game is coming, many just want to see it in action rather than a pre-rendered interpretation of what to expect. However, there is an alternative reason for that, as one Halo...
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 Astria Ascending Drops 20 Minutes Of Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Arriving next week into Game Pass
Astria Ascending is a new JRPG heading to Xbox Game Pass on September 30, and if you're wondering what the game is all about, we've got 20 minutes of pure new gameplay footage to feast your eyes on. As shared by GameSpew, the stunning footage shows everything Astria Ascending has to offer. From exploration to...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 21-24)
"From just a single stumble, one can become a monster..."
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is looking pretty busy once again with the likes of Lost Judgment and Diablo 2: Resurrected making their debuts. That's without even mentioning Xbox Game Pass, which is getting a variety of new additions including the day...
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 Call Of Duty: Vanguard’s Open Beta Has Been Extended Until Wednesday
More time to give it a go
If you've been enjoying Call of Duty: Vanguard's open beta on Xbox, then you're in luck. It's been extended until September 22 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CET, Activision has confirmed. The news was delivered on the game's official Twitter page, alerting everyone that they'll have a few more days to dive into the...
News Quantic Dream Is Reportedly Working On A Star Wars Game
After finishing their three-game deal with Sony
There's already a lot of Star Wars games in development, but it seems like another one may be in a galaxy, far, far away, as it's claimed Quantic Dream - the team behind the original Xbox title Fahrenheit - is working on another game in the franchise. As reported by VGC, the original claim comes from...
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...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In September 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in September 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 September,...
News MX vs ATV Legends Is Off-Roading Its Way To Xbox One, Series X|S
"Your time is now!"
The latest entry in the MX vs ATV series has been announced as MX vs ATV Legends, and it's bringing the franchise to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for the first time, along with the usual Xbox One version. It's set to feature "massive new open environments, plus a career mode that lets you experience all the risks and rewards...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 18-19)
Getting a taste of the new Call of Duty?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions to check out over the next couple of days, along with three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, the Call of Duty: Vanguard Open Beta. Here's what we
News Outcast 2 Is Bringing Its Open-World Adventure To Xbox Series X, Series S
A sequel to the 1999 original
THQ Nordic gave us the surprise announcement today as part of its digital showcase that Outcast 2: A New Beginning - a sequel to the 1999 original (which was later remade for Xbox One) - is coming to Xbox Series X and Series S. The game is being developed by the team behind that original title (Appeal Studios from...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During THQ Nordic's 2021 Digital Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch THQ Nordic's digital showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list is everything Xbox-related that was announced during the stream: Destroy All...
News A Brand New SpongeBob SquarePants Game Is Coming To Xbox
Are you ready, kids?
As part of today's THQ Nordic's showcase, an all-new SpongeBob SquarePants game was announced for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S known as SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. No release date was announced, but like the Destroy all Humans! 2 remake, it's said to be "comin
News Destroy All Humans! 2 Is Getting A Remake For Xbox Series X, Series S
Crypto is back with a license to probe
After it was accidentally revealed by PlayStation the other day, THQ Nordic has now officially revealed Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed, "coming soon" to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (seemingly avoiding Xbox One). Details are limited for now, but THQ Nordic did show off a bit of gameplay during their
News Former Halo Composer Marty O'Donnell Found In Contempt Of Court
He reportedly owes almost $100,000
Marty O'Donnell, a former composer of the Halo and Destiny franchises, has been found contempt in court after sharing original Destiny compositions online, something that violates a previous lawsuit. The report comes from Eurogamer, which revealed all the details. Back in 2015, a year after O'Donnell wa
News Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Confirmed As Timed PS5 Exclusive
Senior designer provides further clarification
When the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake was announced at the latest PlayStation Showcase last week, many feared it would be tied to the system permanently. While the wording suggested that would not be the case, we now have official confirmation it will definitely be a timed exclusive...
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 Castlevania Advance Collection Has Been Rated For Xbox
More Castlevania is on the way
It sounds like we could be getting some retro classics, as Castlevania Advance Collection has been rated for Xbox One. The since-removed rating was spotted by Gematsu via The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee. This isn't the first time the game has appeared, having been rated in Australia back in June, but it is...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Could Be Getting Further Enhancements For Xbox Series X|S
It's looking likely
If you can cast your memory back to the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, you may remember Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint received a next-gen update (which was praised by Digital Foundry). Now, it sounds like further enhancements could be on the way according to some updated Xbox pages. Originally, the update...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard Suffers Reports Of Visual Glitches On Xbox Series X|S
As part of the pre-release beta period
Call of Duty: Vanguard's pre-order beta kicked off last night on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but unfortunately it's been suffering from reports of visual glitches on both consoles, centred around playing at 120 frames per-second. Videos are strewn across YouTube and Twitter of bizarre graphical bugs, such...
News Aragami 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Slice and dice
We've had loads of titles hitting Xbox Game Pass this week, and to cap off the selection, Aragami 2 has now joined the service. It's available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Following on from the cult classic Aragami: Shadow Edition, players can engage in a variety of stealth-based missions,...
News Rare Teases Sea Of Thieves Season Four, Sets Sail Next Week
An adventure awaits beneath the waves...
Sea of Thieves experienced a resurgence thanks to the recent release of the Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Tales expansion. Rare even revealed the record-breaking numbers in a developer update - noting how 4.8 million players sailed the seas in the same month. The UK developer is now looking to maintain this...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Beta Begins On Xbox, Free To All This Weekend
Try the latest COD ahead of release
Call of Duty: Vanguard is still six weeks away from release on November 5th, but its early access beta period is finally now available on Xbox, starting with a pre-order beta for the first couple of days, and then an open beta. If you've pre-ordered the game (or acquired a code), you can try it out right now...
Deals All 80+ Games In The Xbox 'Optimised For Next-Gen Sale'
Running until the end of September
The usual slate of Xbox weekly sales kicked off this past Tuesday, with 300+ games included in all, and the highlight was arguably an 'Optimised for Next-Gen Sale' targeting games for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S specifically. You'll find a ton of great deals in this specific sale, so we've highlighted all...
News Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Releases This November For Xbox Series X, Series S
With Xbox One to follow later
It's been a while since we last heard anything about Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, but now we've finally got an official release date for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S of November 16, with Xbox One to follow "later". If you haven't been keeping track, the game is an open world story-driven detective thriller from...
Rumour Xbox Is Getting A Cheaper 500GB Series X|S Expansion Card
Available at half the cost of the 1TB version
Update: In the original report, it has been suggested the 500GB Expansion Card will release on November 14, 2021. Original story: We've got some potentially excellent news for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners to share, as a report from Xbox Squad in France is suggesting that a cheaper 500GB...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Lost Judgment
"Proves a sequel can feel overtly iterative and still succeed"
With the beloved Yakuza spin-off Judgment finally making its way to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier this year, its sequel (Lost Judgment) is this time getting a simultaneous worldwide release on September 23. Today, the first reviews have been published for the game, and they're...
Review Lost Judgment - Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Strikes Again
Another fantastic entry
When the original Judgment launched, it came at a time when the Yakuza series was gaining momentum in the West. Fast forward to today and the franchise has grown exponentially, resulting in Lost Judgment being the first instalment to launch worldwide simultaneously. With such a gargantuan task ahead for developer Ryu Ga...
News Tales Of Arise Shifts Over One Million Units, Making It The Fastest-Selling Entry In The Series
The latest game is off to a great start
Bandai Namco's new fantasy role-playing game Tales of Arise has been well received across multiple platforms, including Xbox - with shipments and digital sales already surpassing the one million mark. The latest entry in this long-running series was released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 16-19)
Play the original before the sequel
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? The highlight is arguably Judgment, with its sequel (Lost Judgment) arriving next week, while there's also...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (September 16)
Swim, fly, roll and chomp to the open ocean
It's Game Pass day! We've got three more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, and don't forget that Flynn: Son of Crimson (a 2D action platformer) was also added to Game Pass yesterday. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: I Am Fish: Console, PC,...
News BPM: Bullets Per Minute Blasts Its Way Onto Xbox This October
Like DOOM at a disco
Update: We finally have a release date for BPM: Bullets Per Minute! It's heading to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 5. Not only that, but Xbox Series X owners can expect to find the performance targeting 4K/60FPS, while Xbox Series S is targeting 1440/60FPS. All additional content will be included that was...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Latest Patch Is 40GB On Xbox Series X, 3GB On PS5
And it's just a few bug fixes
If you happen to own Watch Dogs: Legion, you might have noticed that yesterday's patch was a whopping 40.2GB on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it'll sting even more to know that the same patch was just 3.2GB on PS5. If you're keeping track, that's well over 10x the size difference on Xbox compared to PlayStation:...
