Tag: Xbox Series S - Page 221
News Capcom Reported To Be 'Partially Rebooting' Resident Evil 4 Remake
Following disagreements over its direction
News of a Resident Evil 4 Remake was reported last year by VideoGamesChronicle, but it now appears there has been a change following disagreements over the game's direction, which could push the game's release back to 2023. At the time of the original report, it was said that little known new studio M-Two...
News Limbo Dev Playdead Is Working On A Third-Person Sci-Fi Adventure
"Set in a remote corner of the universe”
Playdead, the team behind the fantastic indie titles Limbo and Inside, has dropped a few new details about its upcoming game via various job listings on its official website. As reported by IGN, the listings state the team is working on “a 3rd-person science fiction adventure set in a remote corner of...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For February 2021
Five games to be given away next month!
Microsoft has officially announced all five (yes, five!) Xbox Games With Gold titles for February 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of February 2021's games below: Xbox Series X /...
News Minecraft Fans Really Want To See An Xbox Series X Version
"Why isn’t upgrading this game a priority?"
The Xbox Series X has been treated to quite a lot of Xbox One upgrades since its release this past November, but one of the major Xbox owned titles that hasn't been upgraded yet is Minecraft. There's been no word from Mojang Studios on an upgrade for the game (or Minecraft Dungeons) so far, and fans are...
News The Medium Has The Best Xbox Series X Controller Design So Far
But no, you can't buy it
We've seen a lot of custom controller designs for the Xbox Series X since its release this past November, but this new design based on the upcoming release of The Medium is surely the best yet. As revealed by Twitter user and Twitch partner Stallion83, the controller was provided to him as part of some promotional materials...
News The Division 2 Celebrates Resident Evil's 25th With 'Limited-Time' Outfits And More
Starts 2nd February
It's a huge year for Capcom - with the company celebrating 25 years of its survival horror series Resident Evil. As part of the celebrations, and to tie in with the announcement of Re:Verse, Ubisoft will be making iconic Resident Evil trilogy outfits, weapon skins, items "and more" available for a "limited-time" in
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Is Bringing Multiplayer Cel-Shaded Action To Xbox
The mash-up you never knew you wanted
The cat is finally out of the bag for what the upcoming Resident Evil multiplayer mode will actually be, as Resident Evil Re:Verse has been fully revealed following the leak earlier today. A short but sweet teaser revealed it is in fact a PvP online multiplayer mode for up to 6 players, featuring characters...
News Resident Evil Village Arrives This May, Including For Xbox One
It's not just a next-gen game anymore
Capcom has announced today as part of the Resident Evil Showcase that Resident Evil Village will be available for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One on May 7th, 2021. You can check out the new trailer above. As part of the reveal, Capcom also shared some first look gameplay footage of the title, as well...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Was Originally Going To Be A Third-Person Game
It was changed to first-person in 2016
The immersive world of Cyberpunk 2077 has been a grand topic of discussion for weeks now, but would anything be different if the game was in third-person? According to a journalist, that was CD Projekt Red's initial ambition. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier posted some details on the game's development and...
News Former Xbox Exec Peter Moore Returns To Games Industry At Unity
"Delighted to be reunited with so many industry friends"
Peter Moore, the man who was the vice president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 era, has joined Unity as the SVP and GM of Sports & Live Entertainment. Announcing the news on Twitter, Moore said he was "delighted to be...
News Microsoft Is Making Changes To How It Flights New Xbox Features
It'll mean fewer full sized system updates
There's nothing worse than getting home from work and being hit with a hefty system update before you can commence gaming. Well, it appears Microsoft is looking to introduce a new way of flighting new features for Xbox users, without the need to complete a full system update every single time. Those part...
News Resident Evil Village Store Listing Leaks Re:Verse Multiplayer Mode
Ahead of Capcom's official showcase later today
Last week we discovered Resident Evil is getting a mysterious beta for Xbox One, and it seems the pieces are finally coming together as a store listing shows Resident Evil Re:Verse comes bundled with the upcoming Village. A Humble Bundle store page has publ
News Xbox Listing Suggests Immortals Fenyx Rising's First DLC Is Imminent
You could be playing it as early as next week
Immortals Fenyx Rising only released last month, but the first expansion could very well be on the horizon as an Xbox store listing has it slated for January 28th, as revealed by Twitter account ALumia_Italia. Titled A New God, the store listing delivers a small des
News GameStop Will Have The Xbox Series X In Stock Again Today
But only in bundle form, and only online
Update (Thu 21st Jan, 2021 21:30 GMT): GameStop finally put these bundles on sale earlier this afternoon, but it looks like the majority disappeared very quickly. Keep checking the site and you might get lucky! Original story (Thu 21st Jan, 2021 12:00 GMT): Here we go again! GameStop (US) has announced...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Jan 21-24)
"The hit RPG returns!"
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? This week, we've got the recent RPG remaster Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Ubisoft shooter Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 21)
We're going straight to the Wild Wild West
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, highlighted by the addition of Desperados III across console, PC and Android, as well as the excellent Control for PC. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Control (PC) From developer Remedy...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In January 2021
Which new games are coming to Game Pass?
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in January 2021? It can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this January. We're going to...
Random Disposed Xbox Controller Named The Culprit In UK Waste Fire
Remember to recycle small electrical devices and batteries
While causing mayhem in games is a given, the real world calls for more caution, as the results of one waste lorry fire caused by a single Xbox controller have undoubtedly proven in Buckinghamshire, England. Buckingshamshire Council posted on Twitter the effects of one disposed Xbox...
News Hitman 3 Hit With Server Issues As Players Unable to Transfer Hitman 2 Progress
Agent 47's latest outing may have to wait
Update: Some players are now reporting success with their Hitman 2 transfer, although work continues to "get everything running smooth". You can follow progress updates at the IO Interactive Twitter account. Original story: IO Interactive has confirmed it is actively looking into getting the progression...
News Devolver Digital Denies Fall Guys Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Update: XGP Instagram gave "incorrect" info, says publisher
Update (Wed 20th Jan, 2021 15:00 GMT): What is going on here?! Despite Microsoft confirming it on Instagram, publisher Devolver Digital has now outright denied that Fall Guys is coming to Xbox Game Pass in a couple of responses on Twitter. Original story (Wed 20th Jan, 2021 14:00...
Review Hitman 3 - A Fitting End To A Magnificent Trilogy
47th Heaven
The final entry in IO Interactive's incredible World of Assassination trilogy, Hitman 3 sees everyone's favourite follicly challenged freak return for one more round of slick and addictive assassination action, and what a way to wind up Agent 47's story this is. From its glitzy, glamourous opening in a Dubai skyscraper, a fully-fledged...
News Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition Arrives On Xbox This March
Including two new expansions, items packs & more
Two Point Hospital has been in Xbox Game Pass for almost a year, and now the game is set to release a massive bundle on March 5th, which includes two new DLC expansions. The re-release will see all of the original content being updated with two expansions which have previously only been seen on PC...
News AMD Surprised By Demand For Next-Gen Consoles At Launch
"We’re thrilled with how the launches went"
Chipmaker AMD has played a very big role in the development of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and even the PlayStation 5, and now AMD CEO Lisa Su has provided some thoughts about the launches of all three consoles. Speaking as part of CES 2021 (transcribed by VentureBeat), Su noted that the company...
News Team Ninja Has No Plans For A New Ninja Gaiden, But Would Love To See It Return To Xbox
"The series has had a long history on Microsoft‘s consoles"
Team Ninja has delivered some sad news for Xbox fans, as it's confirmed there are currently no plans for a Ninja Gaiden sequel, nor is the Nioh series in the pipeline to arrive on Xbox, at least anytime soon. In a recent interview with VGC, series director Fumihiko Yasuda was quizzed on...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Appears To Be Getting An Xbox Demo Soon
By the gods!
The fantastic Immortals Fenyx Rising looks to be getting a demo soon if a recent leak is to be believed, offering more players the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about. A Twitter bot which scans the PlayStation Store has recently detected an Immortals Fenyx Rising - Demo, indicating the previously released trial for Google...
News CD Projekt Is Facing Another Cyberpunk 2077 Class Action Lawsuit
Yep, it's happened again
Things keep getting worse for CD Projekt, now facing another lawsuit over the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. An announcement on its investor website shows a new lawsuit has been filed in the US over “Market Abuse Regulation”, to which the publisher has stated it “will undertake vigorous action to defend itself against any...
News Balan Wonderworld Is Getting A Free Demo On Xbox Later This Month
From the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog
Square Enix has revealed that Balan Wonderworld will be receiving a demo on January 28th. The news was announced in a tweet, highlighting that the demo will contain various levels from the game. Gematsu reported that the demo will grant access to Acts 1 and 2 of Chapter 1, Act 1 of Chapter 4, and Act 1 of...
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 21-28)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service in the early part of December, and we also know that Project Winter is arriving soon as well. Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform January 21 Control...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Hitman 3
A spectacular end to the trilogy?
The first reviews for this week's release of Hitman 3 have gone live today, and as the previews predicted, they're looking incredibly positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... We're also working on a review of Hitman 3, so look out for it in the near future. VG247 (5/5) "Taken...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Dev 'Won't Close The Door' On Xbox One Version
"It's a little bit too early to talk about it"
After months of speculation, Asobo Studios finally announced recently that it would be bringing Microsoft Flight Simulator to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this summer, but there was no mention of an Xbox One version. Now, head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann has suggested to Eurogamer...
Deals 400+ Games / DLC Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 19-26)
It's another jam-packed week of offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've actually got over 400 of them to sort through this week, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Big Bundle, Franchise and Countdown Add-On sales. Crazy! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and...
News Battlefield 6 Rumoured To Be A Cross-Gen Reboot, Multiplayer Aiming For 128 Players
EA previously gave a glimpse at the game's graphics engine
The upcoming Battlefield 6 is said to be a soft reboot for the series, across two generations, and with multiplayer to focus on 128 players, an insider has claimed. As reported by VGC, information for the new title comes from apparent leaker Tom Henderson, who has previously suggested...
News Microsoft Reportedly Seeking To Acquire 'Big Names' For Future Buyouts
"There are some big industry names out there being approached"
It seems the acquisition train has no attempts at slowing down as a journalist has recently claimed that the company is looking to acquire more buyouts, along with Amazon and Google entering the fold. According to BWWMediaGroup's executive editor Brad Sams' recent YouTube video...
Random eBay Customer Orders A PS5 Controller, Receives A Painted Xbox Controller
That's some serious commitment for a prank
Ever ordered a controller and got one for another console? We haven't either, but one unlucky Reddit user seems to suffered exactly that fate, having reportedly been gifted a fairly unusual controller. After ordering a shiny new PS5 controller off eBay, Reddit user crihyde shared the end result of what...
Video Hitman 3 Launch Trailer Showcases Agent 47's Globetrotting Killstreak
Step into his shoes this Wednesday
Hitman 3 launches on January 20th, and this slick new launch trailer gives us a glimpse at the many locations Agent 47 will be visiting, as well as the numerous assassinations on key targets. From the neon soaked streets of China to the moody setting of Dartmoor, its an impressive set of locales. The...
News UK Retailer Box Will Have Xbox Series X Stock Soon, Sign Up Now
Enter into the ballot for a chance at getting one
UK retailer Box.co.uk has announced it will have more stock of the Xbox Series X arriving as soon as this month, and as it has done previously, it's running a ballot system to allocate these in-demand consoles. Simply put, in order for a chance at getting one, you need to head over to the Box...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Jan 19-22)
Return to the World of Assassination
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big focus of this week is on the culmination of the World of Assassination trilogy in the form of Hitman 3, although we've got plenty of indies on the way as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases (Jan...
News MLB The Show Could Finally Be Announced For Xbox Next Month
Take us out to the ball game, Sony!
MLB The Show on Xbox?! For years, serious MLB fans have been forced to pick up a PlayStation in order to enjoy Sony's critically-acclaimed baseball series, but there's a good chance it might be coming to Xbox this year. In case you don't remember, the MLB signed a new deal with Sony back in December 2019 that...
News Xbox Reportedly Has 'At Least Two' Big Unannounced Games For 2021
Forza Horizon 5? Something totally new?
As we've already noted this weekend, Microsoft put out a list highlighting (almost) 30 games coming to Xbox as console launch exclusives in 2021 recently, but also teased that it has "so much more in store". A developer at DICE added to this by suggesting the company has "quite a few games" still to announce...
Pick One Which Xbox Series X Controller Is Your Favourite So Far?
Robot White? Pulse Red? You tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent announcement of the upcoming Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller, we're taking a look at all four designs unveiled for the system so far. Which is your favourite colour scheme? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Expected It To Be Ready In 2022, Claims Report
Developers "made bets" about it being delayed
It seems like it's going to be a long time before Cyberpunk 2077 finally stops hitting the press in a negative way, as Bloomberg has posted a lengthy report talking to developers about the behind-the-scenes of making the game. One of the most interesting parts of this report relates to Cyberpunk 2077's...
News Stalker 2's Development 'Progressing Smoothly' For Xbox Series X
Coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one
We recently got our first in-engine look at the upcoming survival horror FPS sequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 for Xbox Series X and S, and now studio GSC Game World has provided an update on its development. The company says it has made "quite a bit of progress" on the game since it was revealed at the
News Xbox Has 'Quite A Few' Games Still To Announce For 2021, Says DICE Dev
What do you have up your sleeve, Microsoft?
Microsoft caused quite the fuss in the gaming community yesterday by publishing a list of 30 (or nearly 30) "console launch exclusives" that are coming to Xbox in 2021, but these sound like just the tip of the iceberg. The original article makes reference to having "so much more in store", and on the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 16th)
Trying out any new Games with Gold?
Welcome to the weekend! It's a bit quiet before the January storm at the moment, with both Hitman 3 and The Medium set to arrive over the next couple of weeks, but we've still got some new Xbox Game Pass titles, three excellent Free Play Days games and
Random Xbox Canada Shows Off 'One-Of-A-Kind' Canadian Tuxedo Controller
"Making great controllers is in our jeans"
The Xbox team is always coming up with absolutely stunning designs for its controllers, but this latest one that appears to be nothing more than a funny social media joke at this stage may not necessarily be everyone's cup of tea. Introducing the "Canadian Tuxedo" controller for Xbox Series X|S and PC...
Talking Point What Type Of Star Wars Games Do You Want On Xbox Series X?
"Punch it, Chewy!"
It's been one hell of a week, hasn't it? It all started Monday with the announcement of the Lucasfilm Games brand, and travelled at intergalactic speeds when Bethesda announced it was working on a new Indiana Jones game, and Ubisoft announced it was working on an open-world Star Wars game. Not
News Xbox Highlights 30 Console Launch Exclusives Arriving In 2021
"We’re officially going full steam ahead"
Microsoft has today taken the opportunity to highlight a selection of games that will be launching exclusively on Xbox in 2021, from major releases such as Halo Infinite to indie titles such as The Last Stop. We've included trailers for all of them below, and you'll find more details about each at the...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Moving Out Releasing Free ‘Moving In’ Update
Get ready to see life on the other side of a removal company
Moving Out gave us the opportunity to see one side of the life of a removal business. Now, a new update will flip the original idea on its head and give us a look into the other side of the job. The new update, which is labelled Moving In, sees players filling homes with an assortment of...
News Metacritic Reveals Its Top 10 Highest Rated Xbox Games For 2020
Across the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic has compiled a list of the top ten games for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S according to aggregated ratings from critics, celebrating a fantastic selection of games that graced our consoles last year. It's an eye-opener to an amazing selection of games, many of which we'd forgotten about...
News Josef Fares Blasts Xbox Series Naming Convention As A 'Total F**king Mess'
"They're losing it, man"
In a colourful interview with IGN about his upcoming game It Takes Two, creator Josef Fares had some... interesting words towards the Xbox Series X|S, slamming the two consoles as having "a f**king confusing name". When asked whether It Takes Two will take advantage of next-gen systems, Fares said the consoles came so late...
