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News Samurai Shodown Is Getting A 120FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X
Free for owners on Xbox One
It's been a while since we last heard anything about the planned Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade for 2019 Xbox One fighter Samurai Shodown, but now it's officially been announced as arriving on March 16th. The headline feature for this version is the introduction of 120 frames per-second gameplay, which appears...
News These 4 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Jan 15)
Say goodbye to another fighter
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from Xbox Game Pass. As always though, don't forget that you can save 20% on all of them with your membership over the next few hours, so if you want to add them to your library permanently, they're available at a small discount...
News Tales From The Borderlands Has Been Rated For Xbox Series X|S
Is the five part episodic game returning?
Fans of the 2K's Borderlands series and also Telltale's episodic games could be in for a real treat, according to a PEGI rating dating back to December last year. The 2014 Xbox One and Xbox 360 title Tales from the Borderlands, starring Rhys, Fiona and... Handsome Jack has been rated for Xbox Series X|S,...
News Xbox Series X Controllers Are Currently $10 Off In The US
But not the new Pulse Red one
Fancy picking up a new Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S controller? If you're in the US, now is a great time to do so, as the Microsoft Store has slashed (most of) the designs by $10 for a limited time. You can pick up the Carbon Black, Robot White and Shock Blue versions of the controller for $49.99 as a result, as well...
News Ubisoft's Riders Republic Has Been Delayed Until Later In 2021
Unsurprisingly, it needs additional time
The latest game to get the delayed treatment has arrived in the form of Ubisoft's Riders Republic, which has now been pushed to sometime later in 2021, having originally been scheduled to launch on February 25th. In a message on Twitter, Ubisoft simply stated it required additional time on the title: The...
Reaction Lucasfilm Games Is Setting Up A Bright Future, But Is It Being Revealed Too Soon?
The games are in a galaxy far, far away
It's only the second week of January and gaming news is already coming thick and fast. It seems everyday this week a massive announcement has taken place, all stemming from the reveal on Monday of Lucasfilm Games being a new banner for many properties. But are these games being announced too early? The...
News Xbox Series X Horror The Medium Receives Terrifying Live Action Trailer
Available day one on Xbox Game Pass
Bloober Team has dropped a new trailer for The Medium, this time using live action to show us the horrifying experience we'll be undertaking when it arrives on Xbox Game Pass later this month. The visceral live action trailer is filled with the disturbing imagery we've grown to know since its initial reveal,...
News Report Takes Aim At Xbox Series X's 'Energy Wasting' Instant-On Mode
Consoles 'poised to waste billions of kilowatt hours'
The NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), a US-based non-profit organisation, has published a report about the energy consumption of next-gen consoles, most notably taking aim at the Xbox Series X|S's 'Instant-On' mode. In case you aren't aware, this refers to the standby mode you choose...
News Sonic The Hedgehog Added To Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 In Free Update
Along with a new online mode
SEGA Europe has been teasing "something special" to share in a livestream later today, and it looks like it's this free update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, which sees Sonic The Hedgehog joining the game as a playable character. As detailed by Gematsu, the update adds Sonic, Lidelle, Ms. Accord and Ocean Prince as new...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Jan 14-17)
This is where the fun begins
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 Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball FighterZ, the excellent starfighter combat sim Star Wars: Squadrons...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 14)
Gather your wits and brave the frontier
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, highlighted by the recently released Torchlight III for console and Android, along with a bunch of additions for PC. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Neoverse (PC) Neoverse is a beautiful,...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Next-Gen Update To Arrive Second Half Of 2021
Free DLC plans also pushed back
CD Projekt has today released a video called "our commitment to quality", giving some more insight into the days leading up to Cyberpunk 2077's launch, as well as confirming some details about updates. In regards to next-gen specifically, Cyberpunk 2077's dedicated Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions are now...
Talking Point What Accessories Do You Want For The Xbox Series X?
Be creative!
With the recent announcements of a new Xbox Series X|S controller, a brand new charging dock for said controllers, and some new accessories from OtterBox, there's still so much more we would love to see.
News Indiana Jones Game Will Not Affect Todd Howard's Focus On Starfield And The Elder Scrolls 6
However, he reportedly sees the game as a "passion project"
After Lucasfilm Games' announcement of an Indiana Jones game yesterday, it's been insisted that the game's development will not impact executive producer Todd Howard's focus on Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. Spotted by VGC, Bethesda's
News GTA V For Xbox Series X: Everything We Know So Far
Release date, features, GTA Online and more
In case you'd forgotten, Grand Theft Auto V is officially coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in an enhanced form in 2021, as revealed at Sony’s PlayStation 5 digital event back in June of 2020. We don't know too much about this version so far, but we're expecting many more details will be...
News Ubisoft Has A New Star Wars Game In Development
The force is strong with this one
In another massive announcement from Lucasfilm Games following yesterday's Indiana Jones reveal, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment (The Division 2) have revealed they're making a new open-world Star Wars game. In a report from Wired, it was revealed that production was still within its ea
News The Upcoming Little Nightmares II Now Has A Free Demo On Xbox
Return to a world of charming horror
Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares II is one of the games we recently highlighted as a top title to look forward to in 2021, and while the full version isn't available just yet, you can now download a free demo on the Xbox Store. The demo will "let you discover the Wilderness and its bloodthirsty Resident: the...
Review Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition - A Cracking Comeback
"Hey! You totally came!"
When Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game was removed from digital storefronts in 2014, it was a massive blow. A game franchise which celebrated gaming as a medium was cruelly snatched from us. Since then it’s garnered a massive cult following, and over the years has since become a relic from the Xbox 360 era. Then, last...
Poll Will Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Be An Xbox Exclusive?
What do you think?
The big news of January so far is that Bethesda has announced a brand-new Indiana Jones game to be developed by Wolfenstein studio MachineGames, and to be executive produced by Todd Howard. It's going to be some time before we learn anything further about this one, but the big question on many people's minds right now is whether...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Details Allegedly Emerge Via Dataminers
It's said to include a mode known as "Heists"
While CD Projekt Red has already confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will be receiving a multiplayer mode in the future, details on its inclusion have been justifiably scarce. However, it appears some dataminers may have uncovered the first details about the mode. In a recent report from DSO Gaming, a source...
News Bethesda Announces Indiana Jones Game With Wolfenstein Dev
“Jock! Start The Engine!”
In a surprise announcement we did not expect on a Tuesday afternoon in January, Bethesda has revealed it is working on an Indiana Jones game. The trailer reveals very little, but it's shown to be worked on by both Bethesda and MachineGames, the team behind the fantastic Wolfenstein reboot titles. A table can be seen...
News Xbox Series S Will Hold Up To Graphically Intense Games, Says Dev
“Having a game run at 1440p at 60FPS is pretty great”
In line with previous developers' comments, Super Meat Boy co-creator Tommy Refenes has said he believes Xbox Series S will hold up this generation with graphically intense and demanding games. There’s been many theories that the Xbox Series S will reach a point where it holds next-gen...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Receives Next-Gen Enhancement Update
“Power! Unlimited power!”
Following the new formation of Lucasfilm Games, the incredible Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has received a new patch which increases its performance on next-gen consoles. The update is out now and is said to improve the game via backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S. It relates to both the game's performance and...
Soapbox You Know, Xbox Has Some Surprisingly Great Kart Racers
Racing into the New Year with style
I don't know about you, but my New Year's Eve was spent diving into a bunch of games. Even without the global pandemic, I've never been one to go out partying, but this past one was a great excuse for me to reign in the New Year doing what I love - gaming. To mark the occasion, me and my fiancé discussed what we...
Deals 50+ Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 12-19)
Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a pretty quiet one this week, as we've only got the standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, but there are still over 50 discounts to take advantage of. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and...
News Black Ops Cold War Zombies Is Getting A Free Access Week On Xbox
Update: Confirmed by Microsoft
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed this Free Access Week for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies, which will allow you to sample the Die Maschine and Cranked game modes during the trial period. "Get ready to gear up for a full week of zombie-slaying action when Treyarch’s legendary Zombies mode will be free...
News IO Interactive Reveals All The New Locations For Hitman 3
From Dartmoor to Dubai
Excited for the release of Hitman 3 next week? IO Interactive has now revealed the full list of locations coming to the final instalment of the trilogy when it arrives on Wednesday, January 20th. Don't worry, there are no spoilers, as there's only a small description for each area. Much like Hitman 1 & 2, the game will...
News Star Wars Games Unite Under New Lucasfilm Games Brand
"We enter an exciting new era of storytelling in Star Wars and beyond"
Lucasfilm has revealed Lucasfilm Games, a official banner that brings together the universe of Star Wars games, with "its eye toward the future". While very little is known about the future of Star Wars games outside of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a sizzle...
News Retailers List Mass Effect Legendary Edition With March Release Date
Update: It looks to be the real deal
Update: Eurogamer has also reported on this story, with the outlet claiming that it "understands" that the date is currently accurate, and barring any further delays, the game should be released on March 12th. Original story: The last few months of 2020 were filled with rumours about Mass Effect Legendary...
News HyperX Is Releasing A Slick Looking Xbox Series X Controller Charging Station
Charge your controllers in style
For anyone who hates cables flying around everywhere, third-party company HyperX is bringing an officially licensed controller charging station to the Xbox Series X|S and it looks pretty slick. During the Consumer Electronics Show, the company unveiled a new line of gaming peripherals, with the HyperX ChargePlay Duo...
News The Xbox Series X Is Getting A New Pulse Red Controller
Another to add to your collection
The release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this past November gave us the Carbon Black, Robot White, and Shock Blue controllers, and now a Pulse Red variant is set to hit the market this February.
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Jan 12-15)
It's been seven long years, but it's back
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's actually been a couple of weeks since we've done one of these, but now the new releases are (slowly) picking up again, and we've got some intriguing games on the way! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases...
Quiz Can You Guess These Upcoming Xbox Series X Games?
Looking ahead to some amazing titles
We're kicking off the New Year with a quiz, one that looks forward. With 2021 dropping some massive new releases for the Xbox Series X|S, we've been looking ahead over the past couple of weeks at the exciting games coming up. But this time, we're tasking you to guess these games from just a single image! With...
Rumour GTA V Next-Gen Might Use The Red Dead Redemption 2 Engine
According to newly discovered files
We've heard basically nothing about the upcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of GTA V since they were announced back in June, but a new GTA Online update might have shed some light on what to expect. According to noted Rockstar insider Tez2 on the GTA Forums, new files include
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 9th)
Dipping into the Game Pass library?
Welcome to the weekend! Xbox has finally been getting back to normality this week after the holiday break, so we've got a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles to check out this weekend, another three Free Play Days games, and of course, the usual weekly Xbox sale
News Scott Pilgrim Is Getting A Limited Physical Xbox Release, Just Not Yet
Unlike other platforms, it's coming later this year
As we've already noted today, next week marks the release of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition, which is finally coming back to Xbox for the first time since the original was delisted back in 2014. The game will be released digitally when it arrives on Thursday, January...
News Jeff Steitzer, The Voice Of Halo's Multiplayer, Quotes Some Fan-Favourite Lines
"Killimanjaro!"
There's nothing better than decimating the competition in Halo's multiplayer and being met by Jeff Steitzer's wonderful voice shouting "Killimanjaro!". Steitzer knows this and was recently found reciting some classic fan favourite lines. In a video on Reddit (thanks, The Gamer), one user shared a video that has emerged of Steitzer...
News Madden NFL 21 Fans Really Aren't Happy About The Addition Of SpongeBob
It's a bizarre crossover to say the least
Of all the crossovers we ever thought we might see in the world of Xbox, Madden NFL 21 and SpongeBob wasn't one of them. Nevertheless, that's exactly what's happened in the game's 6v6 backyard mode, The Yard. The crossover brings all-new content to The Yard, such as new game modes and a new location, but...
Video Hitman 3 Is Looking To Wrap Up The Reboot Trilogy In Style
Agent 47's conclusion looks to be a fantastic culmination
IO Interactive is gearing up to release the final entry in the Hitman trilogy with Hitman 3. All new locations, AI behavioural changes and updated visuals for the Xbox Series X|S await those looking to take the plunge. A bunch of previews have dropped today from various media outlets,...
News Dishonored's Co-Creator Is Working On A New Game With Arkane Studios
No, it's not Deathloop
Following on from his comments about Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith has teased his future plans with Arkane Studios. During his recent interview with Spanish outlet Vandal (thanks,
News CDPR Slams Latest Cyberpunk 2077 Rumour As 'Simply Not True'
"Normally we don't comment on rumours"
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has suffered a turbulent launch to say the least, and a recent rumour hasn't been making things any better - but now the studio has come out and dismissed it as "simply not true". Like our friends at Push Square, we decided not to cover this rumour at the time because of its...
News Teachers Are Advising Kids To Use Xbox For Remote Learning
As an alternative to a PC or laptop
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to cause havoc across the world, and for some kids who aren't currently going into school, their teachers are suggesting Xbox as a great way of accessing remote learning tools. Using the Microsoft Edge app along with a USB keyboard and controller, students can access...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Jan 7-10)
Prepare for some epic battles this weekend
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 extreme off-roader Overpass, single-player RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker -...
News Xbox Controllers Still Use AA Batteries Because Of A Duracell Deal, Suggests Spokesperson
Microsoft says it "intentionally offers consumers choice"
There was a lot of fuss early last year when it was revealed the Xbox Series X controller would again be using AA batteries, and now a Duracell UK representative has allegedly shed some light on why that might be. In an interview with Stealth Optional, Duracell UK’s marketing manager Luke...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 7)
"This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice."
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, all of which are available on console and Android, and the epic fighter Injustice 2 is also available on Xbox Game Pass for PC as well. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: eFootball...
News Dishonored Creative Director Says Xbox And Bethesda 'Fit Perfectly'
"It would be very, very difficult to find a better partner for Bethesda than Microsoft"
Seems we're not the only people who think Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda is a fantastic one, as Arkane Austin studio head Harvey Smith also agrees. In a recent interview with the Spanish publication Vandal (thanks, VGC), Smith spoke about his experience...
News Square Enix's Outriders Delayed Again, Now Releases In April
But there's a free demo coming soon
Square Enix has announced that it has delayed the release of its upcoming shooter Outriders once again, with its February 2nd launch date now moved to April 1st, albeit with a silver lining in the form of a free demo. The demo is reportedly coming on February 25th and will be available to everyone, giving players...
News Don't Worry, More Final Fantasy Games Are Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass
They haven't been forgotten about
You might remember back in 2019 that Microsoft announced it would be bringing a massive range of Final Fantasy titles to Xbox Game Pass in 2020, but only a handful of them actually found their way to the service. Don't worry though, as Microsoft has confirmed to True Achievements that it plans to "bring the Final...
News Microsoft Says It's Aware Of Connection Issues With The New Xbox Controllers
Will be resolved in a "future update"
We've all been there - you're at a pivotal moment in a game and then suddenly your controller is disconnected. With this in mind, some Xbox users are reporting connection issues when playing certain titles with the new Xbox Series X controller. Here's the original post on Microsoft's help forum, by user...
News Microsoft Rewards Kicks Off January's Xbox Gamerscore Challenge
Earn up to 10k points for gift cards and other goodies
Microsoft Rewards' latest Gamerscore challenge begins today on Xbox, allowing you to receive up to 10k Microsoft Rewards points in exchange for acquiring up to 10k Gamerscore via Achievements throughout the month of January. To activate the punch card (which isn't showing for everyone just...
