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Deals Over 100 Games In The Xbox Singles Day Sale 2020 (Nov 11)
Grab yourself a deal... but be quick!
What's this? Another Xbox sale? To mark Singles' Day 2020, Microsoft has discounted over 100 games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, but these deals will only be available for the next 24 hours. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in the Xbox Singles' Day 2020 sale below, and you'll...
News Phil Spencer Again Confirms Xbox Is Looking To Acquire More Studios
"We need a great supply of first party teams"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking in a new interview with Bloomberg as part of the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, confirming once again that Xbox is still looking to acquire more studios. Asked about the recent deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks,...
News The Xbox Series Launch Produced Some Noteworthy FedEx Encounters
What was your experience like?
The global launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S kept delivery drivers across the world very busy yesterday, and one of those companies was FedEx, which has conjured up quite a few noteworthy stories! For starters, a user named damny on Reddit made the serious accusation that a FedEx driver potentially tried...
News Sea Of Thieves Celebrates Four Gens Of Xbox With The Free Duke Ship Set
Claim it on your Xbox Series X|S
Fancy a new ship set in Sea of Thieves to celebrate four generations of Xbox? Rare has got you covered. Anyone who sets sail on an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console between 10th November this year and 9th May next year will unlock the appropriately-named Duke ship set. You'll then be able to locate it in the...
News Microsoft Gifts Xbox Team Members Project Scarlett Controllers
You can't buy this!
Microsoft's next-generation console has arrived and to mark this very special occasion, team Xbox employees have all received their very own "Project Scarlett" controllers - as thanks for their contributions. Xbox's engineering lead, Eden Marie, shared a few photos of the one she received, showing off the front and back...
News Destiny 2 Will Support Up To 120FPS In Crucible On Xbox Series X
Available in December
Bungie has confirmed today as part of the Global Xbox Series X|S Celebration livestream that Destiny 2 will be getting a 120 frames per-second mode in Crucible for Xbox Series X on December 8th. No further details have been provided for now, but you can see a clip of this announcement below: Destiny 2: Bey
Guide These 10+ Xbox Game Pass Games Are Enhanced For Series X|S At Launch
Don't forget to try them out!
The launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has marked possibly the busiest day in Xbox Game Pass history, with a variety of brand-new titles and over 80 games from the EA Play catalogue added to the service. In addition to these, a bunch of games have also been enhanced (or "optimised") for Xbox Series X|S,...
News Xbox Live Goes Down On Series X|S Launch Day, Quickly Resolved
Update: We're all back to normal
Update (Tue 10th Nov, 2020 20:00 GMT): That didn't take too long! The Core Services issue has quickly been fixed, and you should now be able to use Xbox Live with no issues. Original story (Tue 10th Nov, 2020 18:55 GMT): If you're struggling to connect to Xbox Live and you're wondering if it's a fault with your...
Live Watch The Global Xbox Series X|S Celebration Livestream Here
And chat with us about next-gen!
Welcome, and happy Xbox Series X|S launch day! To mark the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Microsoft is hosting a global Xbox Series X|S celebration livestream today, inviting all Xbox fans around the world to celebrate, connect, and play together. During the livestream, you’ll see more on lots of...
News Rocket League Is Getting A 120FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
It's coming later this year
Psyonix has today confirmed next-gen details for its ultra-popular free-to-play "soccar" sports game Rocket League, including the news that it will be getting a 120 frames per-second mode later this year. At launch, Rocket League will run at 4K, 60FPS on Xbox Series X and 1080p, 60FPS on Xbox Series S, along with...
News Nintendo, PlayStation Celebrate Xbox Series Launch With Microsoft
The best of friends
Microsoft has been receiving messages of congratulations from across the industry surrounding the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, including from Nintendo and PlayStation. Nintendo was the first to make a move, with former head Reggie Fils-Aimé sending his best wishes to Xbox boss Phil Spencer yesterday, followed...
Guide All Xbox Series X Launch Games
Every Xbox Series X game available day one
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now officially available, and while Halo Infinite is no longer the big launch title for the system, there are still well over 30 launch games to pick up on day one. Here are the launch games you can look forward to playing on Xbox Series X... All Xbox Series X...
PSA Official Xbox One Rechargeable Batteries Work With Xbox Series X|S
But you'll need a USB-C cable
If you're lucky enough to be getting your hands on a brand-new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S this week, you're going to need to think about how you charge your controller. Do you use disposable AA batteries, pick up some rechargeable AAs, or use the Xbox Rechargeable Battery Lithium-ion solution? Well, if you've...
Talking Point What Are Your First Impressions Of The Xbox Series X|S?
How are you getting on?
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially been unleashed on the world, and loads of excited gamers are currently getting their hands on the new consoles for the very first time. Exciting stuff! Of course, much of the first day is usually spent setting things up, downloading content and not really getting to do much...
News Four New Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Nov 10)
And that's without counting EA Play
It's Xbox Game Pass time! Microsoft unveiled a batch of 11 games coming to the service yesterday, and four of them are already available to coincide with the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! These are actually just the tip of the iceberg though, as EA Play has joine
News NBA 2K21 Boasts Some Lightning Fast Loading Times On Xbox Series X
Blink and you'll miss it
2K Games made a big deal back when NBA 2K21 was unveiled for Xbox Series X and PS5 in June that the next-gen version could load matches in less than two seconds. It sounded implausible, but it's true! As highlighted in the video above from the world's first gamerscore millionaire Stallion83, the time from pressing the...
News Overcooked! All You Can Eat Joins The Xbox Series X|S Launch Lineup
And it's available now
We haven't heard much about an Overcooked! All You Can Eat release date for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S since the game was announced back in July, but Team17 has actually dropped it onto the Microsoft Store today! The game blends the popular (and rage-inducing) multiplayer games Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2 in a...
Deals Over 50 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 10-17)
The focus is on Ubisoft this week
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a fairly small selection this week with the global Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch taking priority, but there's still plenty to enjoy - especially from Ubisoft! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale...
News Happy Xbox Series X|S Launch! Have You Received Yours?
It's time to Power Your Dreams
The time has arrived! Seven long years since the release of the Xbox One back in November 2013, Microsoft has finally unleashed its two next generation consoles on the world in the form of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The global launch kicked off in New Zealand with a spectacular celebration livestream,...
Live Watch The Xbox Series X|S UK Celebration Livestream Here
Exclusive gameplay, prizes and more
Welcome! To mark the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Microsoft is hosting a variety of celebration events to kick off the launch, with this specific six-hour extravaganza coming from Xbox UK. This event will countdown to the launch of the two next-generation consoles in the UK, culminating at...
News These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Nov 9-19)
Unleash your creativity
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 11 (!) games coming to the service in mid-November, 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 Nov 9 Gears Tactics Console, Android Nov...
Random What Happens If You Try To Play Kinect Games On Xbox Series X|S?
You won't get very far
Microsoft confirmed back in late October that all Xbox One games would be backwards compatible with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch, aside from games that required the Kinect peripheral. We've had some questions about this though, such as whether you can use the official Xbox One Kinect Adapter to play these...
News Microsoft Kicks Off Xbox Series X|S Global Launch In Style
Yep, it's already Tuesday in New Zealand
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now officially available! Wahoo! Well... if you live in New Zealand that is. Yes, the global launch of the Xbox Series X and S took place in Greenstown, New Zealand earlier today with a livestream featuring some famous names and a spectacular midnight display on this...
Feature These 50+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 10-13)
Welcome to the next generation of Xbox!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a huge one this time around for obvious reasons - the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup is upon us on November 10th. We've got brand-new games, enhanced versions of older games and a whole batch of Xbox Game Pass titles joining the line-up for multiple...
Talking Point What Are You Playing First On Xbox Series X|S?
Have you got anything specific in mind?
Happy Xbox Series eve! We're literally less than 24 hours away until the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, so we hope you're ready for the next generation of Xbox! If you've pre-ordered one of the new systems, you've probably spent plenty of time thinking about which games...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Build your own Viking legend
The first reviews for tomorrow's highly-anticipated release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla have gone live today, and they're looking positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Keep an eye out for our review of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X in the near future! GamesRadar...
News Yes, Watch Dogs: Legion Features Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S As Well
And it looks fantastic
We were definitely pretty impressed when Ubisoft unveiled footage of Watch Dogs: Legion running with ray tracing on Xbox Series X, but we're even more impressed that the tech works on Xbox Series S as well. This has been demonstrated by The Verge's Tom Warren in the video above, and as you can see, it still looks fantastic on...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Runs At 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series S
What kind of sorcery is this?
Moon Studios has revealed more details about the next-gen upgrade coming to Ori and the Will of the Wisps on November 10th, including some quite staggering news about the Xbox Series S version! Before that though, let's take a look at the Xbox Series X edition. This will run at 4K, 120FPS as standard, with an optional...
Video 10 Minutes Of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Running On Xbox Series X
Including details on combat, exploration and more
The release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One is now just a few days away, and Ubisoft has provided a ten-minute look at the game running on Microsoft's most powerful next-gen system. You can check this out in the 4K, 60FPS video above, which provides us with...
News Xbox Series Horror The Medium Delayed To January 2021
"It wasn't an easy choice to make"
There's been a lot of hype for Bloober Team's psychological horror The Medium, which will be a console exclusive for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it's unfortunately now been delayed until January 28, 2021. Taking to Twitter, the development team highlighted that it had made the decision due to the COVID-19...
News Rogue Company Added To Xbox Series Launch Lineup, Runs At 120FPS
The free-to-play team shooter
These 120FPS supported titles are coming thick and fast now for the Xbox Series X/S! The latest example arrives in the form of free-to-play team shooter Rogue Company, which launched on Xbox One just a few months ago, acquiring a community of over 2 million cross-platform gunslingers as of October. According to a
News UK Retailers Will Have Xbox Series Pre-Order Stock On Launch Day
You'll need to be online early to secure one
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were both selling out within just a few hours after being made available for pre-order back in September, but more units will be allocated to retailers at launch. For the UK, Microsoft has confirmed that various retailers will have "limited" pre-order stock of the two...
News Xbox UK To Host Six-Hour Xbox Series Celebration Livestream
Featuring a "spectacular holographic display"
There are various Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch celebration events taking place next week, with Xbox UK hosting its own version in the form of a six-hour livestream on Monday November 9th at 6PM GMT. The event will countdown to the launch of the two next-generation consoles in the UK,...
News Control: Ultimate Edition Delayed To Early 2021 For Xbox Series X|S
"Thank you for your understanding and patience"
If you're eager to get your hands on Remedy's Control: Ultimate Edition for Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you'll unfortunately now have to wait a little longer as it's been delayed until early 2021. In a tweet, the developer explained that the team needed a little more time on the game in order for...
News Everyone's Talking About This Nostalgic Walmart Xbox Series Ad
Hitting us in the feels
We've seen loads of ads from Microsoft and various retailers about the Xbox Series X/S recently (that Chris Eubank one was a highlight!) but this one is easily the most nostalgia-ridden of them all. The ad, produced by Walmart, showcases how the company has "been in the game from the very beginning", following a customer...
News Gearbox's Godfall Will Be A PS5 Exclusive For At Least Six Months
Playing the waiting game
One next-generation third-party title that hasn't been announced for the Xbox Series X|S (at least yet) is Godfall. Right now, the Gearbox published game is a PlayStation 5 launch exclusive. So, will Xbox Series X|S players ever get the chance to try it out? Based on the PS5 launch trailer for the game, it appears Godfall...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Is Getting A 120FPS Mode For Xbox Series X|S
Great, kid! Don't get cocky!
EA has confirmed its backwards compatible plans for a selection of titles on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, including the news that Star Wars: Squadrons will run at up to 120FPS on both systems. You'll be able to choose from two different modes in the space combat title - better visual quality and better...
News Actually, EA Motive Isn't Working On A New Star Wars Game
Update: Speculation was due to "human error"
Update (Thu 5th Nov, 2020 16:15 GMT): You might remember this story from last week, where we shared that a job listing at EA Motive had referenced the developer making a "new Star Wars action game." Unfortunately, it turns out this speculation was the product of "human error" on the part of the...
Roundup Xbox Series X|S Review Impressions
What are the critics saying?
Today's the day! The reviews for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially gone live, with outlets around the world posting their impressions about the two consoles. We've already unveiled our review of the Xbox Series X (to cut a long story short, we're loving it!), but here are some more opinions from across...
Poll Has Your Xbox Series X|S Shipped Yet?
The long wait is almost over
Are you counting down the days? We're edging ever closer to the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, November 10th, and some people are even starting to receive their consoles early! We've learned of a Reddit user in Montreal, Canada who supposedly already has their hands on the Xbox Series S,...
News Here's How Your Next-Gen Games Will Appear On Xbox Series X|S
You can filter them as well
Unlike past generations, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will support over 3000 backwards compatible titles from day one, so if you've bringing over a big library of games from the Xbox One (and via Smart Delivery), you're going to need some kind of indicator for figuring out which games are next-gen optimised...
News Rare Unveils 'Key Optimisations' For Sea of Thieves On Xbox Series X|S
Excited about setting sail?
It was confirmed all the way back in July that Rare would be optimising Sea of Thieves for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now the developer has shared more details about the next-gen upgrade. Specifically, the Xbox Series X version now runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per-second, while the Series S version runs...
News Xbox Boss: Health Of Our Teams Takes Priority For Xbox Series Launch
"I have to make long-term decisions"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been speaking in a new interview with La Vanguardia, telling the Spanish outlet that while he would have loved to have more new first-party titles available with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch, the health and safety of his teams has to take priority. Asked about the...
News NBA 2K21 For Next-Gen Turns The Neighborhood Into A Huge City
"Enjoy our biggest map ever"
2K Games has pulled back the curtain on another aspect of the impressive looking NBA 2K21 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today in the form of a feature called The City. As you can see from the video above, The City is an evolution of the current-gen
News Star Renegades Joins Xbox Game Pass For Console This Month
Resist. Reclaim. Survive. Repeat.
Raw Fury has confirmed today that the dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG Star Renegades is coming to Xbox One on November 19th, and it'll also be available with Xbox Game Pass for console. The game sees you fighting for survival across a procedurally generated and emergent mission-based campaign, featuring...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Enter the underworld playground
The first reviews for next week's release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon 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... GameSpot (9/10) "Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a passing of the torch, and a fantastic entry in a beloved franchise that...
Reminder You Don't Need To Buy An HDMI 2.1 Cable For Xbox Series X
It's included in the box
You might have noticed our sister site Push Square reporting yesterday that the PS5 was confirmed to include an HDMI 2.1 compatible cable in the box, so just as a reminder, this applies for the Xbox Series X too. This won't affect the vast majority of Xbox Series X owners for the time being, as most TVs and monitors don't...
News The Xbox Series S Reportedly Has 364GB Of Usable Storage
You'll need to manage it carefully
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series S will arrive with 512GB of custom SSD storage when it launches on November 10th, but reportedly only 364GB of that space will be available for games and apps. This has been suggested by the lucky customer who received their Series S a whole week earlier than expected yesterday,...
News One Week Early, Someone Has Already Received Their Xbox Series S
Let's hope no one gets in trouble for this
Uh oh. Over on the Xbox Series X Reddit, a user by the name of Spead20 has reportedly received the Xbox Series S a week ahead of its November 10th release date, and they've named the store that delivered it. Unfortunately, it looks like Canadian outlet The Source made an error with this one - the lucky...
News Ori & The Will Of The Wisps Renders At 6K On Xbox Series X
And supersamples down to 4K
We highlighted a couple of weeks ago how indie title The Touryst renders at 6K on Xbox Series X and then supersamples it down to 4K for a "super sharp image" on Xbox Series X, and now Moon Studios has confirmed that the next-gen version of Ori and the Will of the Wisps will also be able to do this. Taking to
