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News Aragami 2 Devs Warn Of Multiplayer Performance Issues On Xbox One
A fix will be coming in the future
Aragami 2 is set to arrive on Xbox this week via Game Pass, but developer Lince Works has warned of some potential multiplayer issues in the Xbox One version specifically. In a statement, it was revealed that while the Xbox Series X|S version appears to be unaffected, Xbox One players could run into a few...
News Unpacking Brings Its Luggage To Xbox Game Pass This November
Oddly satisfying
The simple yet strangely satisfying looking Unpacking finally has a release date of November 2 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It will also be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass. It's a pretty unique premise but seems very tranquil in its delivery. You'll be tasked to unpack your furniture out of boxes and...
Review NBA 2K22 - Bringing Another Layer Of Next-Gen Polish To The Court
A next-gen slam dunk?
This review is based on the next-gen (Xbox Series X, Series S) version of NBA 2K22. With 2021/22’s NBA season not too far away from tipping off, a brand-new edition of NBA 2K makes its way onto next-gen consoles just in time to give b-ball fans a wealth of slam-dunking sports action to get stuck into. This time around...
News New Hades Update Fixes Achievement Issues On Xbox
But you may have to earn them again
Hades has captured the hearts of many Xbox Game Pass users since its release last month, despite an issue regarding achievements failing to unlock properly. The problem seemed to stem from using Quick Resume at any point in the game. There was a workaround, but it was easy to accidentally forget about the issue...
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 These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (September 15)
Last chance to get behind the wheel
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including Forza Motorsport 7 which is also being delisted from the Xbox Store entirely later this evening. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
PSA You Can Now Use The Xbox Wireless Headset On Nintendo Switch
The crossover we never knew we wanted
The Nintendo Switch received a new update overnight, which enabled Bluetooth audio for all consoles. As a result, it's been discovered that the Xbox Wireless Headset is now pairable with the system. Modern Vintage Gamer was the first to come across the addition, showcasing the headset was discoverable via the...
News PlayStation Accidentally Reveals Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed
Surprise!
While it's no surprise a Destroy All Humans 2! remake is in the works, we perhaps didn't expect it to get announced this way. A since-deleted tweet from PlayStation has seemingly confirmed its existence, complete with a trailer to show off the game in action. While there's no release date or confirmation of an Xbox version, we wager we'll...
News Two More Of September 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including a 1994 classic
You can now begin downloading the second batch of September 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Mulaka and Xbox 360 game Samurai Shodown II. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what...
News Xbox Officially Announces Its Return To The Tokyo Game Show
Just don't expect any "new global debuts"
Although Xbox teased its return to Japan's Tokyo Game Show earlier this month, it's now officially confirmed it. The 2021 event marks 25 years of the Tokyo Game Show and as part of this, Xbox will be broadcasting a virtual stream curated for players in Japan and across Asia on 30th September at 6 pm JST...
Video Sable Gets A Gameplay Trailer Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch Next Week
It's more than just style
Sable is joining Xbox Game Pass on September 23 and is looking to be one of the most notable titles of the huge new batch. Its art style is striking and something that isn't easily forgotten, but many have pondered what the actual gameplay entails. Luckily, this new trailer seeks to give eager player
News Unsighted, A CrossCode-Esque RPG, Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Colour us intrigued
There's a crazy number of titles joining Xbox Game Pass for the remainder of September. Over 10 games have been announced today, many of which will be joining the same day they release. One that has stood out to us is Unsighted, a fantastic looking 2D RPG that reminds us of a previous Game Pass title, CrossCode. Players will...
News Call Of Duty 2022 Will Reportedly Be A Sequel To 2019's Modern Warfare
Developed by Infinity Ward
Call of Duty: Vanguard hasn't even graced our Xbox systems yet, but here we are with reports of next year's entry. The news may please some fans, as it's claimed to be a continuation of 2019's highly successful Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This comes from Tom Henderson, a well-known Call of Duty and Battlefield leaker...
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 These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 15 - October 1)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today highlighted another 13 games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, including various day one launches such as Aragami 2 and Sable. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few days: Date Game Platform September...
News Watch Out Parents, Peppa Pig Is Making Her Xbox Debut This October
Oh, goody!
After the huge announcement back in May that made every other game studio run for the hills, we finally have some "actual gameplay" for My Friend Peppa Pig! The trailer makes an important point of ensuring viewers know this is actual gameplay footage, giving eager fans an idea of what sort of adventures Peppa and her friends will
News Still Having Controller Sync Issues On Xbox? Microsoft Is Working On It
Various problems are being "tracked"
If you've been finding recently that you've been having issues with your Xbox controller losing sync and/or randomly disconnecting, you're not alone. As part of the latest round of Xbox Insider updates, the team has confirmed that it is continuing to track a bunch of problems related to this, although it has also...
News Sorry Folks, Dying Light 2 Has Been Delayed Until February 2022
To polish and optimise the game
Techland has announced that Dying Light 2 will no longer be hitting its December window but instead will be arriving for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 4, 2022. The news came in the form of a statement from the company today, which revealed it needed a bit more time to "polish and optimise it"...
News Project Oxide Is Reportedly An Xbox Strategy Title In Early Development
Revealed as part of the Nvidia leak
Amongst yesterday's gargantuan Nvidia database leak, several Xbox related projects were uncovered. While we know the identity of many, one name stuck out as something we hadn't heard of before - Project Oxide. According to a recent report, this upcoming Xbox title will be a strategy game inspired by city building...
PSA Forza Motorsport 7 Is Being Delisted From Xbox This Wednesday
Goodbye, old friend
It was announced earlier this year that Forza Motorsport 7 was reaching its "end of life" status and would be delisted in September. Well, the time is finally upon us, as the game is set to be removed from the Xbox Store on September 15. That means if you want to ensure you have access to FM7 moving forward, you only have...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 14-21)
Including an "optimised for next-gen" sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is a huge one this week, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales complimented by a couple of Publisher sales, an Xbox Game Studio sale and a specific "Optimized for Next-Gen" sale, featuring a whole bunch of games optimised for the...
News Unannounced Xbox Projects Discovered In Nvidia Database Leak
Update: "Nvidia is aware of an unauthorized published game list..."
Update: Nvidia has now confirmed this "unauthorized published game list" is indeed the real deal, but has insisted that “inclusion on the list is neither confirmation nor an announcement of any game." Here's what a spokesperson had to say to Wccftech: “Nvidia is aware of an...
News Xbox Exclusive ReCore Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday
Happy birthday!
ReCore may not have the biggest following, but its fans are dedicated. Over the years it's become something of a cult hit and the game is actually celebrating its 5th birthday today. That's right, ReCore is now five years old. To celebrate the occasion, the Xbox Game Studios Publishing account has shared a picture of ReCore's...
News Don’t Expect To See Any More Of Dead Space Until Next Year
Aside from this tiny work-in-progress snippet
After the announcement of Dead Space this year and the in-depth dive into the game earlier this month, fans are still hungry for more - us included. The team at EA Motive has been kind enough to share a tiny bit more footage from the project (which you can view below) but has confirmed this is the last...
News Quantum Error Shows Off Its 'Cosmic Horror FPS' In Unreal Engine 5
Development is moving over to the new engine
We've been keeping an eye on the self-proclaimed "cosmic-horror FPS" known as Quantum Error for a while now, and TeamKill Media has confirmed that the game is moving over to Unreal Engine 5 for development. You can get a look at the teaser trailer above, all of which is captured in real-time running in...
News Lionel Messi Beats Ronaldo To The Top Player Rating In FIFA 22
With Lewandowski actually sitting in second
EA Sports has today released the official top player ratings for FIFA 22 ahead of its release on October 1, with the new PSG signing Lionel Messi taking top spot with a 93 rating, while Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo is actually back in third. Ronaldo has been given a 91, putting him on par with a bunch of...
Talking Point Is Xbox Missing Out By Leaving The Superheroes To PlayStation?
What do you think?
Following Sony's double punch of Marvel's Wolverine and Spider-Man 2 last week, some Xbox fans have felt left out of the comic book universe. Since then, there's been a call by members of the community for Xbox to deliver their own superhero franchise to combat PlayStation's fast-growing franchises of their own. Over the weekend,...
News Xbox Game Studios' Deathloop Becomes One Of The Highest Reviewed PS5 Games Of 2021
We can't wait for it to come to Xbox
Deathloop arrives on PS5 tomorrow and has already become one of the highest-rated games of 2021. While we wouldn't usually comment on PlayStation console exclusive titles, it's a bit more interesting here, purely because the game comes from Arkane Studios, one of Bethesda's developers. Of course, we all now know...
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...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 13-17)
Indie galore!
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a ridiculous amount of indie games coming our way. While it's quieter then last week, that's not stopping some stellar looking titles from arriving, including some notable Xbox Game Pass releases in the form of Aragami 2, I Am Fish and SkateBird. As it stands,...
News Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' Xbox Upgrade Path Is Far Too Convoluted
It's much simpler on PlayStation
In a world of free upgrade paths, it's always weird to come across one that tries to break the norm. Recently, Sony received backlash for a convoluted offering with Horizon Forbidden West, but now it seems 2K Games is following the same road with
News Ubisoft Has Some Pretty Crazy Post-Launch Plans For Far Cry 6
Stranger Things, Rambo and Danny Trejo!?
Ubisoft has announced the post-launch content for Far Cry 6, including a mixture of free and paid DLC. No matter which path you choose, it looks as though you're going to be in for a pretty insane time. Let's start with the free content. Three packs have been announced, bringing new missions, characters and...
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 Uh-Oh, Images Of Xbox Exclusive Redfall Appear To Have Leaked Online
Spoilers ahead
If you cast your minds back to June, you'll probably remember Redfall closing out Xbox's E3 Showcase. While we only got a CGI trailer, the excitement stemmed from it being an Xbox exclusive from Arkane Studios. Since then, fans have been eager to see the game in action and it appears those wishes have come true as a dozen leaked...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11-12)
JRPGs, indies and more
It's a busy weekend this week! There's a gargantuan amount of games releasing, creating a wide selection to choose from. Maybe you'll be taking a dive into Tales of Arise? Or perhaps slowing down with Life is Strange: True Colors? It's one of the biggest weeks of the year in terms of releases, so Here's what we’re jumping...
News F1 2021 Has Drifted Onto Xbox With A Free Trial, Now Available
Vroom!
F1 2021 launched earlier this Summer and seemed to slip under the radar. We actually really enjoyed this year's entry, despite some of us not being massively into the motorsport. Codemasters has now announced a free trial of the game is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, giving everyone a taste of the game. The free...
News Unsurprisingly, Grand Theft Auto V Fans Aren't Happy With The Upcoming Next-Gen Version
It's not looking good
After viewing the trailer for Grand Theft Auto V on next-gen last night and not spotting any differences, it seems the community for the game is feeling the same. The lacklustre trailer has quickly become downvoted on YouTube, with a range of comments from fans expressing their concerns about the remastered version of the...
Video Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Story Trailer Is Filled With Dogs, Alpacas And Humour
What more could you ask for?
We're only a few weeks away from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Square Enix has dropped a new story trailer filled with action, animals and lots of explosions. While it's not tied into the films, it does draw a lot of inspiration from the comics, introducing characters such as Cosmo the Spacedog. Whereas previous...
News Alan Wake Remastered Is Setting Up A Planned Sequel From Remedy, Claims Insider
"Remedy is really busy. They’re super, super busy"
Alan Wake Remastered was announced this week and is right around the corner. We won't have to wait too long, but it sounds as though it's intended to remind people of the franchise before an alleged sequel. We already heard rumours of a sequel in the works, but according to recent comments from...
News We Happy Few Devs Says Xbox Game Pass Has 'No Negative Impact' On Development
But developing between Xbox generations has constraints
In the world of Xbox Game Studios, it can be easy to forget Compulsion Games, the team behind We Happy Few, is part of that roster. But it is, and they're hard at work on their next title, whatever it may be. Being a first-party studio, their next game will be hitting Xbox Game Pass day one,...
News Marvel’s Avengers Shares An Updated Content Roadmap For 2021
Will you be diving back in?
Marvel's Avengers is trying really hard to remain relevant and keep an audience. You have to give Crystal Dynamics credit for sticking with it, and despite a generally mixed reception, we've found a lot of fun in the game. The team has now released an updated roadmap for the remainder of 2021, which promises tons of extra...
News Modder Claims You Can Use A Standard SSD In The Xbox Series X|S Expansion Card Slot
Woah
Here's an interesting one. A modder has claimed to have transformed an internal SSD into a handy expansion card for the Xbox Series X|S. While they've only been able to replicate the theory once, they believe other SSDs could be used similarly. As spotted by VGC, an author on the Chinese website known as BiliBili has come forward with how...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Lost In Random
Another win for EA Originals
It's Friday and Lost in Random is finally with us! They're a bit late coming, but reviews for the game have not long dropped. We haven't managed to play the game yet, but have it ready and waiting to dive into this weekend. For now, we've curated a bunch of reviews from other outlets. Here are what critics are saying...
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 Grand Theft Auto V On Next-Gen Is Looking Exactly The Same, Delayed Until 2022
Spot the difference
Rockstar Games has dropped a new Grand Theft Auto V trailer, which is looking strikingly similar to the previous versions of it. Along with the new footage, the trailer also reveals it will no longer be launching this November and instead will be dropping in March 2022. The trailer promised improved graphics, enhanced gameplay...
News Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands First Gameplay Trailer Is Chaotic, Coming To Xbox March 2022
Guns, guns and more guns
Tiny Tina's Wonderland was announced back at E3 but lacked any gameplay and a concrete release date. Thankfully, Gearbox has come forward, not only with a trailer but a release date of March 25, 2022, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The trailer is absolutely bonkers, but still retains that classic Borderlands...
Video Alan Wake Remaster Shines In This First Gameplay Trailer, Coming To Xbox This October
Will you be diving back in?
After an announcement on Monday and some screenshots earlier today, Remedy has finally announced Alan Wake Remastered is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 5. The date for
News A Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Coming, But Not For Xbox... Yet
Have hope!
Sony kicked off their PlayStation Showcase with a big announcement - the long rumoured Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, but it doesn't look like it will be launching immediately onto Xbox. According to the
News Interestingly, Tales Of Arise Doesn't Support Smart Delivery On Xbox
But you don't need to buy each version
We came across something interesting today - Tales of Arise does not support Smart Delivery on Xbox. Now, before you panic, you'll still get both versions of the game for the same price, but it's distributed in a unique way. Our physical copy of the game arrived today, feeling heavy than usual. Upon opening,...
News Influencers Are Being Sent Mysterious Crash Bandicoot Gifts For The Series' 25th Anniversary
What does this all mean?
Update: It seems the Wumpa fruit packages are real, as several more influencers have come forward proving they've received them, including IGN. At present, it's unclear whether this is just to celebrate the iconic platforming hero's birthday, or whether a game announcement is imminent. Previous titles, including Spyro...
