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Black Friday 2020 Best Controllers Deals For Xbox Series X
Save up to £10 / $20 on the new Xbox Series X controllers
Microsoft kicked off its Black Friday offerings on Xbox with a huge 700+ game sale last week, and it's also providing discounts on a range of accessories - including Xbox Series X controllers - over the next few days. Notably, you can save up to £10 on Xbox Series controllers in the UK,...
News Yakuza 15th Anniversary Stream To Reveal 'Future Developments'
Hopefully some news on titles coming to Game Pass
SEGA has announced a Ryu ga Gotoku 15th anniversary stream for December 8th at 6AM EST / 11AM GMT, which looks to focus on the future of the increasingly popular Yakuza series. While the series has been massive in Japan and other territories for a while now, the last few years have seen a huge...
Random The Xbox Series S Can Be Turned Into A Glorified Emulator
But do so at your own risk
It's been proven that the Xbox Series S can easily run emulation through the console's dev systems. YouTube user Modern Vintage Gamer (MVG) has showcased how users can turn their system into a unit with the power to play titles from Nintendo GameCube, the PlayStation 1, and even the Nintendo DS. To do so, the system...
Guide Here Are Some Xbox Series X|S Issues You Might Run Into At Launch
Update: The latest "known issues"
The launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has now arrived, and while Microsoft has clearly gone to a lot of effort to ensure the two consoles' variety of new features and backwards compatibility support is working as intended, there are a few "known issues" you need to be aware of at launch. In preparation...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 23-27)
"Save the world from an invasion of cosmic horrors"
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There's unfortunately nothing to get excited about in the way of AAA games over the next few days, but there are still plenty of intriguing indies making their way to the Xbox Store... New Xbox Releases (Nov 23-27): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S Tesla...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Isn't Saving Progress Correctly On Xbox, Won't Be Fixed Until December
"We're sorry about the issues you're experiencing"
We reported earlier this week that some players were having issues in Assassin's Creed Valhalla with loss of save data and corruption, and another of Ubisoft's titles in Watch Dogs: Legion has a similar problem on its hands. The issue? The game isn't saving progress correctly on Xbox Series X, Xbox...
News Razer Wolverine V2 Controller For Xbox Series X Promises Absolute Precision
Giving the Xbox Elite Controller a run for its money
Razer has released a new controller compatible for the Xbox Series X|S and it's looking to give the Elite controller a run for its money. The Razer Wolverine V2 may be a wired controller, but the store listing suggests it comes with a load of nifty features that Xbox owners are undoubtedly going...
News GTA Online's Biggest Heist Ever Introduces A Brand-New Location
And this time, you can take it on solo
Rockstar Games has announced the biggest heist for GTA Online so far and it's coming next month. The Cayo Perico Heist arrives on December 15 and will have players donning the role of a convicted spy who has recently broken out of Bolingbroke Penitentiary, out on a mission to infiltrate a new, remote island...
News TIME Magazine Calls The Xbox Series S One Of The Best Inventions Of 2020
"It’s the basis for what could become the Netflix of video games"
It may have only been out for a week, but TIME Magazine has already cited the Xbox Series S as one of the best inventions of the year. The Xbox Series S's impact has been pretty well received since being announced. Its low price point, impressive specs and plentiful Xbox Game Pass...
Deals All 15+ Xbox Series X Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020
Optimised for the next generation
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. Below, we've highlighted all the games that are specifically "optimised" for the new consoles in...
News Far Cry 6's Possible New Release Date Spotted On Xbox Store Page
Following its recent delay
Far Cry 6 was delayed a few weeks ago, but it might already have a new release date if the Microsoft Store is to be believed. Originally, the game was intended to release on February 19, 2021, however was pushed back due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The
News Managing Director Of Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Studio Steps Down
But will remain at the company
Ubisoft has confirmed that the managing director of Ubisoft Singapore, which is currently working on Skull & Bones, has stepped away from the role. This was originally reported by Kotaku, which suggested that according to an internal company email, Hugues Ricour had been removed from the project "effective...
News Ubisoft Working On Patch To Fix Assassin's Creed Valhalla Save Corruption Issues
No word on Watch Dogs Legion's save issues
It's no secret that both Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion have hit some stumbles since their launch with users reporting loss of save data and corruption. While many users have taken to Reddit and other forums to alert others of the issue, Ubisoft has remained fairly quiet on the issue
News UK Retailers Will Reportedly Have More Xbox Series X Stock Very Soon
Across multiple dates
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have been notoriously difficult to get a hold of since their launch on November 10th, but it looks like more UK stock will be available for the two consoles later this month. According to a report from Video Games Chronicle, Xbox Series X stock is expected to be available online at UK...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Nov 19-22)
The world needs heroes
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? We've got action-adventure survival game Ark: Survival Evolved, Blizzard's popular team-based multiplayer shooter...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Nov 19)
There's trouble once again on the mean streets of River City
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another two games joining the service today, both of which are playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, as well as Android with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: River City Girls...
With PS5 faring better in some areas
Digital Foundry has published a comparison between the PS5 and Xbox Series X (and Series S) versions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla today, revealing some "clear" issues with the Series X version in particular. In terms of visuals, there's pretty much nothing between the two consoles - they both run at a dynamic...
News Walmart Will Be Selling More Xbox Series X Consoles This Thursday
Expect them to go quickly
Walmart has confirmed that it plans to sell more Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles tomorrow, Thursday November 19th. The stock will be available to purchase online at exactly 3PM ET. Here are the direct links to the product pages for both of these systems: Xbox Series X (Walmart)
News Survival MMO Last Oasis Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S Early Next Year
Also releasing on Xbox One and PC
Having already made an impact on PC players in early access, survival MMO Last Oasis is heading to Xbox consoles. While no specific dates have been announced, the game is expected to land within the first quarter of 2021, with full optimisation for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. All future updates for the game...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has Become The Biggest Launch In The Series' History
"We are truly delighted by the enthusiastic response from players"
With Assassin's Creed Valhalla releasing along side the Xbox Series X|S, it appears to have made series history by becoming its biggest launch. According to a recent press release, Ubisoft is thrilled at the results of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with the game selling more within the...
Hands On Seagate SSD 1TB Storage Card Is A Great Expansion For Xbox Series X
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
After spending 24 hours with the Seagate SSD Expansion Storage Card, it's clear it was built with the Xbox Series X|S in mind. It's speedy, accessible and adorable with its minute size, making for an excellent choice for anyone who is already clutching for space on their next-gen system. Immediately off the bat...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Arrives For Xbox Series X|S, Here's What's Included
Free upgrade for current-gen owners
If you happen to own Mortal Kombat 11 for Xbox One, we've got some good news for you! The game has received a free upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, introducing a small selection of improved features. All versions of Mortal Kombat 11 are eligible for the upgrade, and all inventory, earned rewards...
News Football Manager 2021 Kicks Off For Xbox Consoles On December 1st
Getting back into the dugout
Sports Interactive announced back in September that Football Manager would be returning to Xbox consoles for the first time in over a decade this December, and now we've got an official date of December 1st. Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition will be based on the Football Manager Touch experience - a streamlined...
News GAME UK Wants To Pay Someone £1500 Per Month To Be An Xbox Influencer
Dream job alert
Are you a big Xbox fan? Obsessed with creating content? Then this might be for you... GAME UK has teamed up with Xbox to sponsor one gamer to be the UK retailer's next gaming influencer, with the successful candidate set to receive an Xbox Series X, 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, 12 months of Belong and GAME Elite membership,...
News Sales Report Hints At Low Initial Stock For Xbox Series X|S In Japan
Despite launch units selling out very quickly
Japanese outlet Famitsu is reporting today that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S sold around 20,534 units during their first six days on sale in the country, although that figure likely doesn't tell the entire story. According to Bloomberg, this is around 3k less than the Xbox One achieved during its...
News Minecraft Dungeons' Latest Update Finally Introduces Crossplay
Breaking blocks between friends
Your Minecraft Dungeons friends list is set to expand as cross-play has finally been added to the game, granting two-to-four players the ability to play online together, no matter what system. Available in a free update from later today, Xbox players will soon be able to play against PC, PlayStation and Nintendo...
News Xbox Series X Adventure Call Of The Sea Launches With Game Pass This December
Also arriving on Xbox One and PC
The beautiful Call of the Sea arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on December 8, publisher Raw Fury and developer Out of the Blue have announced. The title is set to arrive as part of Xbox Game Pass for all systems or can be purchased individually. Those who choose to dive in will find themselves swept up on...
Random Yep, People Are Already Cheating At Tetris Effect: Connected
Or they’ve just not stopped playing since release...
Tetris Effect: Connected released on Xbox systems and Game Pass last week, but it appears people are already cheating their way to the top of the leaderboards. In a scandal more obvious than the classic Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? coughing scheme, players are recording record-breaking...
PSA Some 'Optimised' Xbox Series X Games Work From External Drives
But only a handful of them
Ahead of the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, Microsoft reported that games 'optimised' for the new consoles wouldn't be playable from external USB HDDs and SSDs. For the most part that's true, but there are a handful of upgraded titles that do function from external drives, just in case...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For The Halo: MCC Xbox Series X Upgrade
This is what you can look forward to
The time has arrived, Halo fans! Halo: The Master Chief Collection has officially been optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, bringing a variety of new features to the game for next-gen consoles. Courtesy of Halo Waypoint, we've outlined the full patch notes for today's update below, which clocks in at...
Deals Over 150 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 17-24)
Including some temporary Bandai Namco offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but there's also a temporary Bandai Namco Publisher Sale ongoing until November 19th. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below,...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Nov 17)
Anyone for some Halo?
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining / being updated for the service today, two of which are Halo titles, and two of which are also optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Ark: Survival Evolved Explorer's Edition (Console, PC,...
News Microsoft Wants Bethesda Games To 'Show Up The Best' On Xbox
"You'll continue to see us shift towards a first or better or best approach"
Microsoft has spoken again about the future of Bethesda games on the Xbox platform, revealing it wants to games "to be either first or better or best" on Xbox platforms. Originally reported by VGC, Microsoft's chief financial officer Tim Stuart spoke during the Jefferies...
News Xbox Head Apologises For Series X Shortage, Demand 'Just So High'
"We need more consoles"
Xbox head Phil Spencer made an appearance during the Glitchcon event over the weekend, recognising that the world needs more Xbox Series X|S consoles available on the market (thanks True Achievements). In an interview with Twitch partner negaoryx, and Twitch ambassador Cupahnoodle, Spencer addressed the current stock...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 17-20)
Get your trigger finger ready
Serious Sam Collection (Nov 17) Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're sticking with a new format now that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are with us, so the following breakdown is for games optimised for Xbox Series X|S, followed by Xbox One titles, and then finally games currently announced for Xbox Game...
News Xbox Series X Order Cancelled By Walmart? You Might Be In Luck
If you bought it on launch day
Trying to get your hands on an Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S is hard enough at the moment, so it's even worse when you purchase one and it gets mysteriously cancelled for seemingly no reason! That's exactly what happened at Walmart on Xbox Series launch day, but the retailer has confirmed this was the result of a...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Subtly Adds 120FPS Support For Xbox Series X
The list continues to grow
Activision and Infinity Ward have reportedly added 120 frames per-second support to Call of Duty: Warzone on Xbox Series X, although it hasn't been officially announced at the time of writing. We're hearing this courtesy of Eurogamer, with Digital Foundry's testing apparently confirming that Warzone now targets 120FPS on...
News Xbox Series X|S Launch Stats Reveal Lots Of Love For Xbox Game Pass
"On the behalf of Team Xbox: Thank you"
Microsoft has provided a little more insight into the "biggest launch in Xbox history" with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier this week, revealing some intriguing early statistics. The most notable tidbit is that of everyone who purchased an Xbox Series X|S at launch, 70% of those...
Guide How To Reduce The File Size Of Supported Games On Xbox Series X
By removing modes and features
With some Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games already taking up over 100GB of storage at launch, it won't be long until you've filled that internal 1TB custom SSD and find yourself in need of more space. Fortunately, for supported titles, Microsoft is making it easy for you to remove certain modes and features in...
News Xbox Is Working On More Framerate Boosted Titles For Series X
It's not just Fallout 4
We've been hearing throughout the year that Microsoft has been working on "new classes of innovations including the ability to double the frame rate of a select set of titles", including from 30FPS to 60FPS and even 60FPS to 120FPS. This is specifically for backwards compatible games, and while Microsoft hasn't talked too...
Poll What Is Your Favourite Feature Of The Xbox Series X|S So Far?
What has been impressing you the most?
What a week it's been! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched across the world this past Tuesday, and many of us have been excitedly getting hands-on with the new systems for the very first time. We're now a few days removed from the launch, so hopefully you've had a chance to play some games,...
PSA Quick Resume Is Disabled For Some Xbox Series Games At Launch
And Microsoft is aware of it
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S boast a fantastic new feature in the form of Quick Resume, which allows you to switch between multiple titles near-instantly without having to suffer through load times, but some games aren't utilising this feature correctly at the launch of the two new consoles. Microsoft is aware of...
News You Might Be Able To Win This Custom Bojangles Xbox Series X
"Ok, we’re really doing this"
North American fast food chain Bojangles has unveiled its custom Big Bo Xbox Series X, and you might have a chance at winning it simply by retweeting and following the company on Twitter. The specific post you need to retweet is this one, which at the time of writing has already between retweeted over 35,000 times,...
News The Xbox Series X & S Are Getting More Dynamic Backgrounds Soon
Already rolling out to Insiders
One of the exclusive features of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is the ability to use Dynamic Backgrounds on the dashboard, but as of now there's only one style (with various colours) to choose from. That won't be the case for long, however, as some members of the Xbox Insiders program have already got access to...
Random These Pets Don't Know What To Make Of The Xbox Series X
We think it's just purrfect
What good is a console launch without pictures of confused pets sitting next to / on top of / inside of them? Don't worry, as with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, the internet has got you covered. In fact, from the pictures we've seen so far, these pets really don't know what to make of the Xbox...
News Xbox Series X Launch Contributed To Record Broadband Use In The UK
BT traffic peaked at 18 terabits per-second
Various UK internet providers have revealed that they experienced record broadband use this past Tuesday, which just so happened to be the day of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S global launch. BT, for example, told the BBC that broadband traffic peaked at 18 terabits per-second, while 108 petabytes of...
News Xbox Head: I Want Us To Be Driven By Player Numbers, Not Console Sales
"That is what drives Xbox"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to The Guardian following the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week, noting that he's more invested in player numbers rather than console sales figures. Asked about why Microsoft doesn't publicly disclose how many Xbox Ones are sold anymore, Spencer highlighted...
News Xbox Series X|S Is The Biggest Launch In Xbox History
Microsoft will resupply units ASAP
The Xbox Series X|S is now available worldwide, so how did it all go? According to head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, this generation has become Microsoft's largest launch in Xbox history. Wow! Phil goes on to state how in just 24 hours more new consoles were sold across more countries than ever before. Microsoft is now...
News Viral Videos Show Xbox Series X Emitting Smoke, Possibly Fake
Update: Microsoft is investigating further
Update (Wed 11th Nov, 2020 23:30 GMT): Twitter account Xbox Studio has posted a video showing how this effect could easily be faked using a vape or e-cigarette, so it looks like this could just be a hoax. However, in response, Microsoft has provided the following statement to Eurogamer:
News Sorry, You Probably Can't Float Ping Pong Balls With The Xbox Series X
The dream is over
We've been seeing reports pop up across the web today that you can float ping pong balls (yes, ping pong balls) on top of the Xbox Series X using nothing but the power of the fan. Yes, that's what people having been doing today. Unless we're missing something here, this really doesn't appear to be the case. We've tried it, and...
