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News CD Projekt Reports A Drastic Drop In Profits Following Cyberpunk 2077
"We intend to live up to what we promised"
Despite boasting a financial success last year, the first quarter of CD Projekt's current financial year has seen a huge drop off in net profits following the fiasco of Cyberpunk 2077. According to a slide shown during the company's earning presentation, net profi
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Title Update 4.5 Is Out Now, Bringing 60FPS To Xbox Series X|S
Along with new content and bug fixes
Finally! Watch Dogs: Legion supports 60FPS on Xbox Series X|S, after months of fans campaigning for it. Not only that, but Title Update 4.5 brings a huge range of bug fixes, add-ons, and updates to sink your teeth into. So without further adieu, here's the full list of everything included in Watch Dogs: Legion...
News Ubisoft States Far Cry 6 'Is Political' Following Mixed Reception
"A story about a modern revolution must be"
There's been a lot of backlash over the past few days following an interview at The Gamer with narrative director Navid Khavari about Far Cry 6's political undertones. During the interview, Khavari stated that Ubisoft "doesn’t want to make a political statement about what’s happening in Cuba...
News Wreckfest's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Out Now, But It'll Cost You
"Experience carnage in even higher definition"
Cast your mind back to March, and you might remember that Xbox Game Pass racer Wreckfest received a totally free 4K, 60FPS upgrade for Xbox Series X, which was exclusive to Xbox consoles. Now, the game has received another next-gen upgrade - this time available on PlayStation 5 in addition to Xbox...
News Crysis Remastered Trilogy Is Officially Heading To Xbox In Fall 2021
Available as a bundle or separate games
After various teases over the past couple of weeks, Crytek has confirmed that Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 are getting remasters this fall, and they'll be available separately or as part of a Crysis Remastered Trilogy bundle. Each game will feature their respective single-player campaigns, and will be available for...
News EA Has Confirmed A Battlefield Reveal Is Coming Next Week
Battlefield is finally being shown
The leaks, speculation and teases can finally end next week, as we're finally getting a look at the next Battlefield entry on June 9 at 3PM BST / 7AM PDT / 4PM CEST. Unfortunately, little else has been revealed outside of that, but it's yet another event to add to next week's gargantuan amount of showcases as E3...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 15)
Just a few days left to complete your mission
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of June 2021, including a couple of particularly notable titles in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown and Observation. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on June 15:...
News These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 1-10)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another four games coming to the service soon, with just two them arriving on console, including Ubisoft's For Honor. Don't forget that Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance has also been announced for later this June! Here's a list of...
News Surprise! The Full Version Of Tell Me Why Is Now Free On Xbox For Pride Month
I want it that way
Update: Developer DONTNOD has now confirmed our suspicions that Tell Me Why is available for free as part of Pride Month, and will be free until June 30. The hope is for trans and queer gamers to find something within the game, with the developer even going as far as suggesting other means of donating your money. Our intention...
Deals 100+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 1-8)
Including the TR Definitive Survivor Trilogy
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 100 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, along with a temporary 100% discount on Tell Me Why! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News Here’s A Look At Far Cry 6’s Map, And It’s A Big One
It's looking more diverse than past entries
Far Cry 6 had its gameplay reveal late last week, leaving fans understandably hungry for more. While we won't have to wait too long until its October release date, that hasn't stopped the community digging for more information, with a brief look at the game's map being one of the things discovered. Shared...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 1-4)
Pick your contracts. Hunt your targets. Collect the bounty.
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a slightly quieter few days coming up in terms of major new releases, with no Xbox Game Pass titles announced as of yet either, but there's still plenty to look forward to including Necromunda: Hired Gun, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection,
News Knockout City Is Now Free For Everyone Until You Get To Level 25
Don't worry, the full game is still included with Xbox Game Pass
EA's Knockout City has been a much bigger hit than some of us might anticipated prior to release (we've been having a blast with it!), and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members get the game included for 'free' with EA Play. For everyone else though, the game previously offered a 10-day free...
News Oops, Two Point Campus Has Leaked Onto The Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is back at it again
The Microsoft Store strikes again! This time in the form of Two Point Campus - a new simulation game from the team behind the brilliant Two Point Hospital. Its listing has appeared before we've even had word the game exists. The new take on Two Point Studios' iconic gameplay is under the guise of operating a...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 31)
Including a couple of Kingdom Hearts games
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. Here are the six games set to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform May...
News The First Two Of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
"All the fighters are waiting for you"
You can now begin downloading the first batch of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The King's Bird and Xbox 360 game NeoGeo Battle Coliseum. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually...
Quiz Can You Guess What Year This Game Was Announced At E3?
A trip down memory lane
With E3 around the corner, we're looking back at many of years of fantastic game announcements. Those moments where we've leapt in the air when a game we'd been hoping for finally gets the green light for the public to see it. From the incredible initial reveal of Halo Infinite, to the tantalising tease of Elden Ring - each...
News Biomutant Is Getting A Wide Range Of Post-Launch Fixes & Changes
Being made based on "community feedback"
The reception to Biomutant has been divisive to say the least. Some players love it, some hate it - there's no denying people have some passionate opinions on the game. The criticisms being made are thankfully being heard by developer Experiment 101, which has plans to support the game through updates. In a...
News Obsidian Plans To Release Larger But Slightly Less Frequent Grounded Updates
Expect future updates to be "more meaningful" as well
The backyard survival hit Grounded is approaching the one-year mark of its Game Preview / Early Access. In the lead-up to this, developer Obsidian has revealed the plan from here on out is to provide fewer but much larger and more meaningful updates. "We are approaching the one-year mark from...
News The Xbox Series X 'Console Purchase Pilot' Returns For Insiders Next Week
Presumably only in the US though
Earlier this month, Microsoft began rolling out a new initiative called the 'Console Purchase Pilot' for Xbox Insiders, allowing members of the program to reserve an Xbox Series X or S - albeit only in the US for the time being. Now, the team has taken to Reddit to announce that a new batch of consoles will be...
News Ever Wondered How Resident Evil Village Would Play In Third-Person? Look No Further
The RE4 vibes are strong in this one
When the Resident Evil series shifted to a first-person focus in its seventh entry, it became a controversial topic at the time. Some fans loved the departure, while others were stuck in the old ways of its over-the-shoulder perspective. Thankfully, Capcom seems to be embracing both traditions with its entries,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 29th)
Jumping into the deep end with Maneater?
Welcome to another weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next few days, including Maneater, Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, along with various sales on over 300 Xbox games, a brand
News Sega Teases Sonic The Hedgehog X Minecraft Collab
So fast, you might have missed it!
Minecraft is teaming up with Sega's blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog for a special 30th-anniversary collaboration. Yes, in case you missed it - during a segment of Sonic Central, Sega teased a number of smaller announcements. One of them was an incredibly brief shot of a Sonic build inside
News It Looks Like Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Getting A Sequel
No news of when though
The fantastic metroidvania Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is getting a sequel, according to a new financial report. Digital Bros, which oversees the publisher 505 Games, revealed key data on the original 2019 released game in its recent financial report. The slide in reference to the game mentions the previously reported 1...
News The Chivalry 2 Open Beta Is Free To Play On Xbox This Weekend
Ahead of the game's upcoming release
The release of Chivalry 2, a multiplayer first person slasher, is right around the corner on June 8, but if you're wondering if the game is for you, a free open beta is available to check out on Xbox throughout the weekend. You can download the beta by searching for 'Chivalry 2 Beta' on the Xbox Store, or by...
News Latest Tease Appears To Suggest Crysis 2 & 3 Are Getting Remasters
Maybe as a package deal?
Exactly a week after Crytek appeared to tease the existence of Crysis 2 Remastered, the company has taken to its Twitter account once again to post another image along with the number '3', seemingly hinting at Crysis 3 Remastered. Just like last week, the image is simply accompanied by the 'Eyes' emoji: According to...
News The Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition Includes A Freakin' Flamethrower
No, it's not a real one
Far Cry 6 officially has a brand-new release date! The game is set to arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 7, 2021, and pre-orders have begun today, with a special Collector's Edition also available. And yes, this version (priced at $199.99) actually features a freakin' flamethrower! Specifically,...
Video Here's Your First Look At Far Cry 6 Gameplay, Releasing This October
It's a Far Cry from the first game
For a game that was originally meant to release in February this year, we've not heard much about Far Cry 6 since its delay. But finally, here we are and we have gameplay courtesy of Ubisoft with a release date of October 7. The gameplay, which you can see above, gives a full, in-depth look at protagonist Dani...
Video Watch Today's Far Cry 6 Worldwide Gameplay Reveal Here
See the first-ever look at Far Cry 6 gameplay
Update: Today's Far Cry 6 worldwide gameplay reveal has finished, but you can catch the replay above! The game has been announced with a release date of October 7, complete with lots of new footage and story details. Original story: We'
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has A New Game Director
To helm future expansions and DLCs
Following Adam Badowski stepping down as Cyberpunk 2077's game director, who will now "focus on other leadership duties inside the company," CD Projekt Red has reportedly drafted in Gabriel Amatangelo. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Amatangelo follows the departure of former quest director Mateusz...
News If Fast & Furious Crossroads Wasn't Enough, Another Licensed Game Is On The Way
One for the all the 'family'
Last year saw the terrible Fast & Furious Crossroads come to Xbox. We played it over the Christmas break for some fun, and it was anything but. If you're one of the unlucky few still reeling from the effects of it, then maybe the family friendly Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R will take the taste out...
News Don't Expect A Halo 'Inside Infinite' Blog Update This Month
343 is saving the news for the June showcase
This week Microsoft finally lifted the lid on the Xbox and Bethesda showcase taking place during E3 on June 13. It's planned to run for a whopping 90 minutes and as a result, 343 is shifting its 'Inside Infinite' Waypoint blog post to next month, with Halo's community director, Brian Jarrad, noting how...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2021)
Dirt 5, Spotify Premium & more
Update: Looks like the full selection of Perks for May has now been revealed! You'll find the updated list below. Original story: The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back in force for May 2021, and it's off to a pretty impressive start with 'free' Perks available for NBA 2K21, Apex Legends and even Spotify...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X, New Forest Level Also Available
Check it out on Xbox Game Pass
The comical and inventive Human: Fall Flat is now optimised for Xbox Series X|S, along with a brand new level for players to sink their teeth into. The free update sees the game taking full advantage of the next-gen hardware (specific details on resolution and framerate have yet to be shared), while also ensuring...
News With GAME's New Trade-In Offer, You Can Get An Xbox Series S For As Low As £39.99
"The cheapest route to the next-gen Xbox Series S"
UK retailer GAME has announced today that it's launching a brand-new trade-in offer for the Xbox Series S, which allows you to get your hands on the system for just £99 or less when trading in one of a few last-gen consoles. Specifically, by trading in "any Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo...
Rumour Sonic 2022 Will Be Called Sonic Rangers, An Open-World Adventure
Gotta leak fast!
If you thought yesterday's announcement of an upcoming Sonic game was underwhelming, then these allegedly leaked details should give you some insight into what it's all about. Data from a leaked 4K version of the teaser trailer has files which suggest the game will be called Sonic Rangers. The name is said to come up 260 times...
News Did A Halo Toy Maker Just Share Some Of Halo Infinite's OST?
Listen up, Chief
Reveals don't always happen in a way you might expect, and today is seemingly one of those days. The block-building toymaker Mega Construx - the company behind a number of Halo-themed builds - has shared various songs on its official website and at least some of them appear to be from
News Surgeon Simulator Dev Bringing New Game I Am Fish To Xbox
Fin-tastic news!
Bossa Studios - the team behind previous hits such as I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator - is bringing I Am Fish to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Q3 2021. The listing has also been spotted on the Microsoft Store. This new game, published by Curve Digital, is described as a charming physics-based adventure about four fish...
News KeyWe, A Co-Op Game About A Mailroom Run By Birds, Is Coming To Xbox This July
Yes, you read that correctly
Update: We now have a release date! KeyWe is coming to Xbox consoles on August 31. Developer Stonewheat & Sons' animator Joel Davis shared some of his thoughts about the game in a press release. “We’ve set our heart on making a warm, lighthearted game that friends and families can laugh at and enjoy together...
News Here's A Closer Look At The Dying Light 2 Collector's Edition
Better get smashing that piggy bank
Techland has officially announced that Dying Light 2 will be releasing later this year on December 7, and pre-orders are going live today, with a special Collector's Edition available in limited numbers via the Dying Light website. So, what do you get? For a reported price of $259.99 (thanks
News Dying Light 2 Officially Gets Its Long-Awaited Release This December
Check out the brand-new gameplay trailer
It's official! Techland has announced as part of today's special livestream that Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this year on December 7, 2021. The stream delved a little bit into the story and main character in Dying Light 2, Aiden Caldwell,...
Video Watch Today's Dying Light 2 Reveal Event Here
"Are you dying 2 know more?"
Update: Today's Dying Light 2 stream has now ended, but you can catch the full replay above! Original story: The events are really coming thick and fast now, aren't they? Today's Dying Light 2 stream was announced earlier this week (we also received press materials for it), but no details have been provided about what...
News Jungle Survival Sim Green Hell Adventures To Xbox This June
Here's 23 minutes of 4K, 60FPS gameplay
If you're a big fan of survival sims, you'll be glad to know Green Hell is coming to Xbox One on June 9, in which your goal is to survive in the depths of a nightmarish environment, set in the Amazonian rain forest. The story is described as a "psychological thriller", in which your battle will not only be...
Talking Point What Will Halo Infinite Bring Us At E3 2021?
New story details? Multiplayer? Release date?
So, we've got a date! Xbox will be joining up with Bethesda for a huge 90-minute conference at E3 2021 on Sunday, June 13, and while the specifics haven't been confirmed, Halo Infinite will likely have a huge presence at the event. We all remember last year's somewhat infamous gameplay reveal, which...
News Sonic Is Coming To Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, And More
He's getting around a bit
In perhaps the most unusual announcement of the Sonic Central showcase, the blue hedgehog is making his way into a few SEGA games this year. Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, and even the official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games video game. No, we're not kidding.
News Sonic Origins Is Bringing Us A Collection Of Classics Next Year
"Now with added content and features"
There have been rumours floating around recently that Sonic might be getting some kind of retro collection on Xbox, and it looks as though that's the case, as Sonic Origins has been announced with a release window of 2022. This collection will bring together Sonic 1 and 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD...
News Cinematic Teaser Reveals New Sonic Game Arriving On Xbox In 2022
Being handled by Sonic Team
Today's Sonic Central 30th anniversary stream concluded with a very sneak peak at an upcoming Sonic game set to arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2022, but very little is known about it thus far. As you can see in the trailer above, Sonic is shown speeding around a wooded area amidst the Sonic Team...
News Sonic Colors Ultimate Is Speeding Onto Xbox This September
Gotta go fast!
The rumours were true! Sega has announced that Sonic Colors is getting a remaster and an Xbox release for the first time on September 7. The Nintendo Wii title originally launched back in 2010, and took Sonic and the gang into an intergalactic adventure. Now, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players can see what the fuss is...
Video Watch Today's Sonic Central 30th Anniversary Event Here
"Did someone say news?"
Update: The event has now finished, but you can watch the full replay above! Original story: Welcome to the Sonic Central 30th anniversary event! Today's stream will feature "a first look at some of the projects, partnerships, and events" taking place as part of Sonic's 30th anniversary, hopefully including a game reveal or...
News Borderlands 3 Is Getting Crossplay On Xbox, But Not With PlayStation
It'll be Xbox, PC and Stadia only
Ready for the good news? Borderlands 3 is officially about to get crossplay between all Xbox consoles, PC and (presumably) Google Stadia. The bad news? Both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 won't be part of it. This is according to Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford, who took to Twitter earlier today to...
