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Reminder Red Dead Online Is Now Available Standalone For $4.99
Heavily discounted for a limited time
Red Dead Online is now available to purchase separately for a heavily discounted price, without the need to buy Red Dead Redemption 2. Major Nelson is here to remind us all that the previously announced version has been released this w
News These 17 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Dec 3-10)
We're spoilt for choice this month!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 17 (!) games coming to the service in the early part of December, available across console, PC and Android. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next couple of weeks: Date Game Platform Dec...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Patch Addresses Slow Weapon XP
No sign of an Xbox Series X crashing fix yet though
Treyarch has released a patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War which address players' concerns with the slow levelling up of weapons. After last week's double experience week, the developer has looked at making some tweaks to how much experience is dished out for each weapon, increasing the...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Launches On Xbox One Next Week
Bringing improved controls and graphical upgrades
After releasing on numerous other systems, Panzer Dragoon: Remake is finally swooping onto Xbox next week. Announced via its official Twitter page, the game will be arriving on Xbox One (and through Xbox Series X|S by backwards compatibility), bringing the iconic game back to life with a new coat of...
News Doom Eternal Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC This Week, New Content Available
A new Master Level known as the Super Gore Nest is out now
Microsoft has announced that Doom Eternal is finally making its debut on Xbox Game Pass for PC on December 3, along with new content available for all versions today. In an Xbox Wire post, the new content was outlined in the form of a new Master Level known as Super Gore Nest. The article...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale?
Picked up anything for your games library?
The Xbox Black Friday Sale has been ongoing for the past couple of weeks, providing discounts on over 700 games as well as accessories, Game Pass subs and more, with the digital game sale the last to finish on December 3rd. The game sale in particular has offered up some fantastic deals, including major...
Random What Happened To User Reviews On The Xbox Store?
Looks like they're being phased out
For the longest time, the Microsoft Store on Xbox (console) allowed fans to leave reviews and ratings on games, but it looks like Microsoft has quietly removed this feature over the past couple of months. Various Xbox fans have pointed out that they're now unable to leave reviews for new releases on Xbox One and...
Deals Over 50 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 1-8)
The Black Friday sale ends this week as well
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's still a massive Black Friday Game Sale currently ongoing until December 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox November 2020 Update
Rolling out now to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
The Xbox November 2020 update has now begun rolling out to all users (even though it's basically December!), and there are loads of additions this month for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire: New Dynamic...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 1-4)
Update: Anyone fancy some more Game Pass titles?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a few 'Optimised for Xbox Series X' titles heading our way over the next few days, as well as some previously announced and newly announced Xbox Game Pass games! New Xbox Releases (Dec 1-4): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six...
News Turns Out The Xbox Series S Is Really Good At Playing PS2 Games
Like, better than the PlayStation 5
It was revealed a week ago that the Xbox Series S could play PS1, GameCube, Nintendo DS and other games via emulation, and now it's also been highlighted that it's great at running PS2 games as well. In the latest video from Modern Vintage Gamer, the YouTuber showcases the likes of Metal Gear Solid, God of War...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Immortals Fenyx Rising
Breath of the Wild, is that you?
The first reviews for this week's release of Immortals Fenyx Rising have gone live today, and they're looking positive on the whole! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Pure Xbox (8/10) "Ubisoft Quebec has mostly come up trumps with a fantastical Ancient Greek adventure that, despite a...
News Xbox Series X|S Launch Figures Throw Up Few Surprises In Spain
Numbers are in line with previous Xbox launches
The figures for the Xbox Series X|S launch in Spain have been revealed. Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad shared a Spanish article on Twitter which delved into the launch figures. Reportedly, the Xbox Series X|S have sold a combined total of 14,100. By comparison, the Xbox One sold 15,000 and the Xbox 360...
News Xbox Posts Picture Of A Hedgehog, SEGA Rumours Start Up Again
It's been a strange year...
Cast your mind back to September, and you might remember a series of rumours that suggested Microsoft might be either acquiring former console manufacturer SEGA, or entering into a partnership with the company. Nothing ultimately came of it, but those rumours have been sparked into life once more today - the result of a...
Poll Which Xbox Series X Launch Game Is Your Favourite So Far?
What have you been enjoying the most?
Now that the dust has settled slightly on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch, now seems an appropriate time to look at the past few weeks and the games we've all been playing so far. We've been treated to a fantastic selection of titles, from Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, along...
News The Xbox Adaptive Controller Looks 'Nothing Like' The Original Prototype
"It changed many, many times"
The Xbox Adaptive Controller looks "absolutely nothing like the first prototype created" according to Brannon Zahand, Microsoft's senior gaming accessibility program manager. In a recent interview with Game Informer, Zahand spoke about how Microsoft worked with the Gaming & Disability Community to design the...
News Unto The End Launches With Xbox Game Pass Next Month
A beautiful looking 2D action-platformer based around "skill and mastery"
Developer 2 Ton Studios has announced that its indie platformer Unto The End will be joining Xbox Game Pass on December 9. Unto The End is a beautiful hard-crafted looking adventure, which will be available on Xbox One or via backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S...
News GreedFall Is Heading To Xbox Series X With Additional Content
The game has also sold over one million copies
Spiders has announced that GreedFall is coming to Xbox Series X|S with new content. The developer announced the news on Twitter, while also thanking fans for the game hitting one million sales. As a result, the game will be receiving a next-gen version and "getting new additional content." No word has...
News Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Reportedly Still Suffers From Screen Tearing Post-Update
Reports suggest the differences have been minimal
When the latest patch for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla dropped and the notes stated it would remedy the screen tearing issues, many rejoiced - unfortunately it appears not to be the case. Many next-gen owners have reported screen tearing issues on
Video Behind The Scenes With WWE's The New Day In Gears 5
Available now as a Game Pass Ultimate Perk
It was revealed last week that WWE's multi-time tag team champions The New Day were being added to Gears 5 as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, and now the team has shared some behind-the-scenes footage of their inclusion. The video gives a look at the recording process for all three characters, which...
News Latest Trailer For The Medium Focuses On A Mysterious New Character
Featuring the creepy imagery we've come to know and love
Bloober Team has released a new trailer for The Medium, this time focusing on an all-new mysterious figure connected to the game's narrative. Played by Polish actor Marcin Dorocinski, who is most notably known for his role in recent Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, the trailer focuses on...
News Fans Camp Out At GameStop To Get An Xbox Series X On Black Friday
They're even bringing full-sized beds!
We're all well aware of how difficult it has been for Xbox fans to get their hands on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S over the past few weeks, and some fans are now taking their dedication to the next level. US retailer GameStop announced recently that it would be having a very limited amount of in-store...
Deals Xbox Black Friday Sale Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
Packed with huge offers!
Original Story (Thu 19th Nov): The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons, available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. We've highlighted just a very select few of the most notable deals in the table below. Xbox Live's Major Nelson has also...
News Xbox Series X Expected To Launch Officially In China Next Year
Following the console passing certification
The Xbox Series X could be making its way to China next year if a few recent reports are to be believed. As highlighted by industry analyst, Daniel Ahmad, the Xbox Series X is looking likely to launch in China in the first half of next year (2021), following a few additional games being approved. A...
Roundup Here's What Games Are Coming To Xbox In December 2020
It's Cyberpunk time, folks!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! What, Christmas? No, the release of Cyberpunk 2077! December 2020 is upon us, and that means CD Projekt Red's epic is finally dropping after months of delays and years of anticipation, alongside a selection of exciting titles for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. We'll be updating...
News Report Drops Some Eye-Opening Stats About Xbox Game Pass
Including the average Metacritic score of all games
A recent Reddit report delved into some of the statistics of Xbox Game Pass, looking at how well received the games on the service are and how much members would save over time. According to user Chukkroot, there are currently "382 unique Game Pass games", with 43 that are only able to be played...
News MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Arrives On Xbox Series X Next Year
The first MechWarrior on console in Xbox history
Piranha Games has announced that the popular PC game MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will be jumping onto Xbox consoles for the very first time next year - including the Xbox Series X|S. In a statement on the developer's site, the team announced that the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC for the game will be...
News GameStop Will Have More Xbox Series X Stock This Friday
You'll need to be up early though
Yep, it's that time again! We're back on the hunt for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S stock, and this time we've got a report to share from US retailer GameStop, which will have in-store stock this Friday. According to press release details shared by GameSpot, all stores will have at least two Xbox Series X...
News Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Been Delayed Until Next Year
"Our goal is to make the trip back there next year a truly magical one"
The eagerly anticipated expansion for Cuphead has been delayed until 2021 following the on-going coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to fans on its Twitter page, Studio MDHR confirmed that it has "made the difficult decision to push back the release of The Delicious Last...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Online Mode Delayed As Tech Issues Take Priority
"The dev team is committed to fixing these issues"
Ubisoft has revealed that it has delayed the planned online mode for Watch Dogs: Legion to early 2021, as it continues to work on fixing technical issues that are "preventing players from enjoying the game." The Xbox version of Watch Dogs: Legion has suffered numerous issues since launch, including...
News Xbox Live Bug Allowed Hackers To Reveal Anyone's Email Address
Don't worry, it's been patched
It's been revealed that a flaw in Xbox Live has been allowing hackers to retrieve the email addresses of anyone's Xbox gamertag, although Microsoft has now patched and seemingly played down the issue. As reported by Motherboard, a hacker got in touch with the outlet recently to make them aware of the problem, and...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Xbox Series X Update Now Available, Adds 120FPS
Here's what you can look forward to
EA revealed back in early November that it was planning to add 120FPS support for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Star Wars: Squadrons, and that update is now available for the two new systems. The addition of 120FPS (which is console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S), means you can now choose to prioritise...
News Marvel's Avengers Has Failed To Recoup Its Development Costs So Far
"Sales of Marvel’s Avengers were lower than we had expected"
Marvel's Avengers was met with a fairly mixed reception from fans and critics when it released back in September, and it seems that feedback has ultimately resulted in relatively low sales at launch. According to a recently translated Square Enix results briefing (thanks, IGN), the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update 1.0.4 Improves Performance, Frame Rate On Xbox Series X|S
Including a 60FPS option on Xbox Series S
There's been a lot of discussion surrounding the Xbox Series X version of Assassin's Creed Valhalla over the past week, with one report suggesting the game was suffering from performance issues on the system. In response, Ubisoft has unveiled Title Update 1.04, which not only promises to provide an...
News More Retailers Will Have Stock Of The Xbox Series X This Wednesday
In the UK and the US
Here we go again! If you're still in the market for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you might have a chance at grabbing one this Wednesday, November 25th! Here's what we know so far... Xbox Series X Stock (Wednesday, Nov 25th) - UK UK retailer Argos has confirmed that it will have stock of the Xbox Series X in the UK from...
News Metro Exodus Heading To Xbox Series X, New Projects Also In The Works
"We are now actively exploring multiplayer concepts..."
4A Games has dropped a lengthy blog post about the future of the Metro universe to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary, including an Xbox Series X|S patch for Metro Exodus and the possibility of a multiplayer game set within the universe. Within the post, the developer acknowledged th
News Xbox Responds To Reports Of Games Running Better On PS5 Than Series X
"We are aware of performance issues in a handful of titles"
Update (Wed 25th Nov, 2020 23:00 GMT): Ubisoft has confirmed today that a patch will be going live for Assassin's Creed Valhalla this week that improves performance on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Original story: There have been reports over the past week that some third-party Xbox...
News Rainbow Six Siege's Xbox Series X Upgrade Arrives Next Week
Including support for 120FPS
Ubisoft has announced that the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege patch for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will arrive next week on December 1st. Fans of the game will be excited to see numerous new enhancements arriving with the patch, including the ability to play the game at 120FPS on applicable TVs. Players can swap to...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Causing Serious Crashing Issues On Xbox
Treyarch has responded to reports
It appears certain Xbox owners are experiencing substantial issues following the recent update to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Over the past few days, many users have taken to forums such as Reddit to share their experiences over th
Rumour Is This GTA Online Trailer Hinting At Something GTA 6 Related?
Fans seem convinced the tease is leading to something
While GTA VI rumours seem to circulate every other day, it's rare that any have any credence. However, a recent trailer released for GTA Online by Rockstar potentially contains a potential clue - at least according to fans. As spotted by Kotaku, the recent trailer showcases coordinates that many...
News Microsoft Focused On Manufacturing More Xbox Series X Right Now
Keeping up with demand
Microsoft's Xbox Series S has been incredibly well-received. In fact, it's even been named by TIME Magazine one of the best inventions of 2020. While there's certainly demand for this particular model, in a recent interview with The Verge - head of Xbox Phil Spencer revealed how the company was currently focused on...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For December 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for December 2020! As always, 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 December 2020's games below: Xbox One: The Raven Remastered...
News Hitman 3 Trailer Showcases New Rainy Chongqing Location
Along with a closer look at the Glacier engine
A new location for Hitman 3 has been revealed, as well as a detailed look at the game's Glacier engine. IO Interactive has dropped the first details for the new area, which is known as Chongqing. The neon soaked streets of Chongqing are beautifully orchestrated through the Glacier engine, which the...
News Unity Exec: The Xbox Series S Will Be A Real Differentiator This Generation
“The S is an extremely capable machine”
Since the Xbox Series S reveal, many have questioned whether its power will hold this generation back as developers scramble to ensure their games work for both Xbox models. However, Unity chief product officer Brett Bibby believes the system is “extremely capable”. In an interview with GamingBolt (as...
News Some UK Retailers Are Selling The Xbox Series X Today, November 24th
Update: Missed out? Try again tomorrow!
Update: (Tue 24th Nov, 2020 19:45 GMT): GAME is now out of stock of the Xbox Series X (the Series S is still available), and Currys PC World was supposed to have stock at 1PM GMT, but only a bundle with a Robot White Controller (link down below) was made available for a short period of time. As far as we can...
Poll Two Weeks On, Are You Happy With Your Xbox Series X|S?
How do you feel about it so far?
It might not seem like it, but it's already been two full weeks since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th, and hopefully by now you've been able to get one if you wanted one. Both systems are still very much in their launch phases, with few games released so far beyond the...
News Skyrim Reportedly Runs At 60FPS With This Mod On Xbox Series X
It's not officially supported though
We're all well aware that backwards compatibility is fantastic on Xbox Series X (and Series S), but unfortunately games with framerate caps are still forced to run at 30 frames-per-second in certain cases. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of those games, but it also supports fan-created mods, allowing you to...
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 24 - Dec 1)
Don't forget about the massive Black Friday sale as well
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Black Friday Game Sale currently ongoing until December 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers...
PSA Microsoft Complete Provides Extra Cover For Your Xbox Series X
Update: Reportedly now available in the UK
Update (Mon 23rd Nov, 2020 19:30 GMT): It looks like we're finally getting somewhere with Microsoft Complete! As you may have seen previously, the company has advised contacting a customer service representative if you want to add this service for your Xbox Series X, and reports are now being shared that...
Random This Xbox Themed Necklace Can Be Yours For Only $10,000
Put it on the Christmas wishlist
Xbox has collaborated with designer King Ice to create an ultra premium necklace based on the consoles. Made out of 14K solid gold, the striking necklace boasts the iconic Xbox symbol to flash off to all your friends. According to the listing, the necklace hosts genuine emeralds, SI1 diamonds, and can be yours for a...
