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Video Gears 5's Next-Gen Upgrade Looks Stunning On Xbox Series X
Bring on November 10th
The Coalition is serving up an enhanced version of last year's Gears 5 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when the two consoles arrive next week, and Digital Foundry has shared an in-depth look at its next-gen enhancements. The video shows off Gears 5's enhanced graphics and performance which includes 60FPS cutscenes,...
News Xbox Series X|S Horror The Medium Refused Classification In Australia
Don't worry, all hope is not lost
The grotesque psychological horror adventure The Medium has been refused classification in Australia. It was submitted for classification on 6th July this year and received an RC rating. Bloober Team is listed as the publisher and developer - confirming this is indeed the console exclusive game for Xbox Series X|S...
News Xbox Boss Suggests PS5 Represents A Heavy Financial Investment
"I see certain platforms going to $70 for games"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking a little more about Microsoft's decision to unleash two next-generation consoles on the world later this month in the form of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In an interview with Spanish outlet La Vanguardia, Spencer explained that being "price...
News English Lockdown Sees Retailers Shuffle Xbox Series Launch Plans
It's all about click-and-collect
The news broke this past Saturday that England was heading into a month-long national lockdown due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and various retailers have been shifting their Xbox Series X|S launch plans as a result. It shouldn't affect those who are getting their console delivered, but if you're...
News Epic Games Reveals Fortnite Improvements For Xbox Series X|S
Dropping in on launch day
The ultra popular free-to-play battle royale Fortnite is one of the games being 'Optimised for Xbox Series X|S' at launch, and Epic Games has now revealed more details about what players can expect from the next-gen version. On Xbox Series X, you can look forward to 4K resolution at 60 frames per-second, while Dynamic...
News Xbox Series FPS Bright Memory 1.0 Is A Very Affordable Launch Title
Available to pre-order now
Among the many games that are heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on launch day, November 10th is Bright Memory 1.0, described as a "lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres." The game was actually released on Steam for PC last year, created by the one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine, and...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In November 2020
Including loads of Xbox Series X|S launch titles
November is upon us, and that means the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are finally about to be unleashed on the world! As a result, we've made some changes to our usual monthly roundup to incorporate new releases for the both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and we've also picked out some highlights...
Video Tetris Effect: Connected Shows Off Its New Multiplayer Features
'Tetris like you've never seen it before'
Tetris Effect: Connected might not be one of the most big-budget games hitting the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One on November 10th, but there's definitely plenty of excitement for it. The game, which is also coming to Xbox Game Pass from day one, is an extension of the 2018 PS4 title Tetris...
News Halo: MCC Senior Producer Reveals More About The Next-Gen Update
And how about ray tracing?
Earlier in October, Microsoft and 343 confirmed the next-gen version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be rolling out on 17th November as a free upgrade to existing owners (it'll also be available to Xbox Game Pass members). In the latest MCC Development Update over on the Halo Waypoint website, Senior Producer...
Video Microsoft Unboxes The Black, White & Blue Xbox Series Controllers
Here's an official look at all three
With the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S just around the corner, Microsoft has shared its latest official look at the two next-gen systems in the form of a controller unboxing video. This unboxing spans the Carbon Black, Robot White, and Shock Blue controllers, and the video includes some...
News Xbox Is Already Thinking About Backwards Compatibility Seven Years From Now
"We want that to be a key component of where we're going"
Microsoft recently confirmed that thousands of its original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games would be backwards compatible with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this November, and according to boss Phil Spencer, the company is also already thinking well into the future of...
News Xbox To Host Series X|S Celebration Livestream On Nov. 10
Kicking off a new generation of play
Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a global celebration livestream for the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on launch day, November 10th. The company says it will be using the event to host “Let’s Play” segments with the creators, showcase special launch highlights from around...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For November 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for November 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 November 2020's games below: Xbox One: Aragami: Shadow Edition...
News Xbox Boss: The Industry Needs To Rethink Console Pre-Orders
"I don't like having so many people disappointed"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking about the Xbox Series X, S and even the PS5 in a new interview with Dropped Frames, suggesting that the industry needs to have a re-think of its pre-order strategies in the future. He explained that he's been talking to Sony Interactive Entertainment...
News Action-RPG The Ascent Launches With Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Heading to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC
It's been a while since we last heard anything about action-RPG The Ascent, which was announced as part of Microsoft's first look Xbox Series X gameplay event back in May, but it has been confirmed today that the game will now launch in 2021 and will be available from day one with Xbox Game Pass. To...
Talking Point What Do You Still Want To Know About The Xbox Series X|S?
Still have questions?
It's hard to believe, but we're now less than two weeks away from the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Microsoft has been busy peppering us with details all year, and even unveiled an official, lengthy next-gen walkthrough earlier this week showing us various features of the Xbox Series X in action. With that...
News Ark: Survival Evolved Adds Xbox Series X Enhancement Update
Check out this comparison
Studio Wildcard's Ark: Survival Evolved is the latest game to get an Xbox Series X|S enhancement, although this appears to be via backwards compatibility rather than a specific next-gen optimisation. The new update, which is actually available right now on Xbox One, adds upgraded features for Xbox Series X including a...
News No Man's Sky Joins The Xbox Series X|S Launch Lineup With Huge Update
Free for existing owners
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup has added another title today in the form of No Man's Sky, which is getting a huge "Next Generation" update for the new platforms. The update, which will be entirely free for existing owners, will add a bunch of new features including fuller worlds, improved visuals, vast...
News Confirmed! All Non-Kinect Back Compat Games Work On Xbox Series X|S
That's over 3000 titles!
Xbox head Phil Spencer highlighted back in July that Microsoft was aiming to have all backwards compatible Xbox games playable on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at the launch of the console, with the exception of games that utilised the Kinect adapter for Xbox One. And now, Microsoft has confirmed that is indeed the case,...
News FIFA 21, Madden 21 To Receive Xbox Series X|S Upgrades This December
Free for current-gen owners
There was a bit of surprise when EA Sports' FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 were missing from the Xbox Series X|S launch day lineup, but now we've finally got an official date. The company says that both titles will be released for next-gen on December 4th, available as free upgrades for Xbox One owners of those games via EA's...
Gallery This Is What The Xbox Series X Looks Like Next To The PS5
Real world comparison shots
Out of nowhere, various outlets have been dropping their first unboxings and previews of Sony's PlayStation 5 today, which means the inevitable Xbox Series X vs. PS5 size comparison has arrived! These initial photos come courtesy of The Verge, and show the PS5 to be a significantly bulkier console than the Xbox Series X...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Won't Feature Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S
But will support up to 120FPS
Following its announcement as an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch title back in September, Capcom has now revealed more details about how Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition will perform on the two next-gen systems. The big news? Ray tracing will be available as a downloadable title update for Xbox Series X as...
News Dynamic Backgrounds Will Be Exclusive To The Xbox Series X|S
With multiple colours to choose from
We got our first taste of Dynamic Backgrounds back in August when Microsoft revealed they would be part of a revamped Xbox user interface, and now they have been confirmed to be next-gen exclusive. Speaking in the official Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S walkthrough video, principal program manager Harrison...
News PUBG's Performance Is 'Extremely Smooth And Stable' On Xbox Series X|S
"With faster loading and little to no frame drops"
With the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S now just two weeks away, the dev team for battle royale PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has unveiled how the game will run via backwards compatibility on the new systems. First, the specs. The Xbox Series X version will leverage the Xbox One X...
News Maneater Dev: The Speed Of The Xbox Series SSD Can't Be Understated
'We’re extremely excited to start fully realizing our vision'
Tripwire Interactive's 'ShaRkPG' Maneater proved highly popular when it chomped its way to Xbox One back in May, and it's one of the titles that will be getting a day one Xbox Series X|S enhancement on November 10th. In preparation, product director David Amata has been talking about...
News Gears 5 To Receive Huge Free Update & Story DLC Later This Year
Including more Batista!
As if enhancing Gears 5 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with 120FPS multiplayer wasn't enough, The Coalition has revealed that it has a lot more planned for the game over the next couple of months (via IGN). At the launch of Gears 5 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, you'll be able to take advantage of...
Guide What Exactly Is Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S?
The literal game changing feature
We've been hearing a lot about Quick Resume over the past few weeks and months, which is a brand new game-switching feature being introduced with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. There's been quite a bit of confusion about how this feature works, as well as why it's been so highly praised in previews thus far,...
Video Bloober Team Demonstrates 'Dual Reality' Gameplay In The Medium
Heading to Xbox Series X|S this December
There's plenty of hype surrounding Bloober Team's next-gen horror The Medium ahead of its December release for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows 10 PC and Xbox Game Pass, and now the developer has shared a closer look at how the game's unique 'Dual Reality' gameplay works. As detailed in the video above,...
News Corsair Launches Its First Officially Licensed Xbox Wireless Headset
For Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Corsair has unveiled its very first officially licensed headset for Xbox in the form of the HS75 XB Wireless Gaming Headset, compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. The headset utilises custom-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, as well as a uni-directional microphone along...
News Killer Instinct Is Now 'Fully Backwards Compatible' On Xbox Series X|S
But there are "no performance changes"
With the next-generation of Xbox on the horizon, a lot of games featuring Microsoft's IP will be receiving backwards compatibility updates. Earlier this week, for example, we heard how Halo: The Master Chief Collection would get a special upgrade enabling 120fps and 4K, and now a new update for Killer Instinct...
News Warehouse Photo Gives Us A Closer Look At The Xbox Series S Retail Box
Here's our first sneak peek
These photos are really starting to crop up now! We've been treated to a couple of warehouse shots of the Xbox Series X retail box in recent days, and now the packaging for the Xbox Series S has also appeared. As you can see, the photo gives us a better idea of the size of the box, including its depth: To no surprise,...
News The Xbox Series X Still Has An IR Receiver, It's Just Hidden
Your Xbox One Media Remote will still work
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S might not be as TV oriented as the Xbox One was back in 2013, but many of us nevertheless enjoy using our Media Remotes to watch our favourite shows and films on Xbox. And here's the good news - your Xbox One Media Remote will work with no issues on the new systems...
News Xbox Series VR References Spotted In Microsoft Flight Simulator Files
What's all this then?
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed earlier this year that Microsoft has no plans to support VR at the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but we wouldn't rule out the possibility of VR on Xbox eventually. In fact, as reported by Windows Central, a user on the Microsoft Flight Simulator
News System Error Sees Xbox Series X Delivery Dates Changed To October
Oops...
If you happen to live in Australia or New Zealand and you've pre-ordered an Xbox Series X|S from the Microsoft Store, you might have noticed that the delivery date has changed to as soon as next week! We've seen plenty of reports of this, but Xbox ANZ on Twitter has been busy responding to the date change, confirming that it's just the...
Video Here's 13 Minutes Of Horror-Adventure Scorn Running On Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X|S console exclusive
We first heard about Xbox Series X/S console exclusive Scorn all the way back in May, but now courtesy of GameSpot, we can get a first look at 13 minutes of its grotesque, unsettling gameplay. The game is set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and sombre tapestry, taking visual inspiration from Swiss...
Guide Which Xbox Series X|S Launch Titles Support Smart Delivery?
Everything you need to know
Microsoft is implementing a brand-new service with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this November called "Smart Delivery", but what exactly is it all about, and what games are supported? Here's what you need to know. What Is Xbox Smart Delivery?: Xbox Smart Delivery is a service being introduced...
News PUBG Is Now Finally Playable At 60FPS On Xbox One X
Soon to include Xbox Series X
Even despite it being Enhanced for Xbox One X, popular battle royale Player Unknown's Battlegrounds has only ever supported 30FPS gameplay on the system... until now. With the release of console update 9.1, the game's developer has confirmed that the frame cap has been lifted to 60FPS on Xbox One X, albeit only at...
News Gears Fans Really Want To See A 'Fenix Collection' On Xbox Series X
"Spread the word"
The big news that Microsoft hit us with earlier today was that Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be getting enhanced for Xbox Series X|S, and following that announcement, some Gears of War fans have taken to social media to share their desire for a Marcus Fenix Collection on the new systems as well. The hashtag
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection To Receive 120FPS Upgrade On Xbox Series X|S
Fully optimised for next-gen
We've been wondering for a while whether Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be optimised for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now we've got our answer! Microsoft and 343 have confirmed that the next-gen version of the package will be available beginning November 17th as a free upgrade for owners of the game...
News Poker Club Raises The Stakes On Xbox Series X Next Month
Featuring hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Big poker fan? Then you'll definitely be interested in Poker Club, which officially launches on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 19th, with some intriguing next-gen features. Specifically, the Xbox Series X version will feature 4K visuals at 60 frames per-second, along with advanced...
News Smart Delivery Will Auto Update Your Xbox One Games On Series X|S
No need to download them all over again
Xbox Smart Delivery will provide you with a free next-gen upgrade for participating Xbox One titles on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but does that mean you'll need to download them all over again? Not necessarily. As confirmed by Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald, if the Xbox Series X|S...
News Xbox Series X|S Launch Title Enlisted Is A Timed Console Exclusive
A squad-based first person MMO shooter
There were a few surprises in the list when Microsoft revealed its Xbox Series X|S launch lineup last week, and one of them was Enlisted, which will actually be a timed console exclusive for the platform. The game is a a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II, and will...
News Microsoft Is Already Working On Future Xbox Series Iterations
"Our team doesn’t go away..."
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S aren't even coming out until next month, but Microsoft has confirmed that it has "already started" iterating on Xbox Series hardware for the future. Speaking to Kotaku, Phil Spencer was asked about whether Microsoft will eventually offer faster SSDs in new Xbox consoles to compete...
News Some Games Actually Load Faster On Xbox Series S, Says Phil Spencer
"Being honest, the Series S has surprised me"
In the same Kotaku interview Head of Xbox Phil Spencer predicted the Xbox Series S to eventually outsell the Xbox Series X based on pricing alone, he was also asked to compare the two systems. While the Xbox Series X is still out in front, Spencer revealed he was genuinely "surprised" by the Xbox Series...
News Phil Spencer Thinks The Xbox Series S Will Outsell The Series X
But not at launch
The Xbox Series X might be the hot ticket at the moment in terms of the two new Xbox consoles hitting the market this November, but Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes the Series S will outsell it over the coming generation. Speaking to Kotaku, Spencer based his prediction on the low cost of the system: “I think, over the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has Gone Gold, Confirms Ubisoft
Your Viking saga begins next month
Are you ready for Assassin's Creed Valhalla? Ubisoft has confirmed that its upcoming Xbox Series X/S launch title has officially gone gold ahead of its release on November 10th. Basically, this means the game is finished and ready to go (outside of any pre-launch patches that are in the works), with the official...
News Marvel's Avengers Xbox Series X|S Launch Delayed To 2021
Playable with backwards compatibility until then
One of the games that was notably absent from yesterday's list of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch titles was Marvel's Avengers, and now we've got an official reason for its absence. Unfortunately, Square Enix has decided to delay its next-gen enhancements, explaining that the team needs more...
News Obsidian Details Grounded's Xbox Series X|S Enhancements
Next-gen update to boast "incredible detail"
Obsidian's popular survival game Grounded is one of the optimised titles coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, and the developer has shared more details on what we can expect from its "special update". Specifically, the game will target 60 frames per-second on both systems, with the...
News CD Projekt Red Is Bringing A Slice Of Automotive History To Cyberpunk 2077
Step aside, Roach
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Geralt's main mode of transport was his horse, Roach. In CD Projekt Red's new game, Cyberpunk 2077, horses have been converted into horsepower. In the fourth episode of Night City Wire, we got our first proper look at the vehicles in the game. There'll be bikes, cars, and even trucks of all shapes and...
Pick One Which Xbox Series Launch Game Are You Most Excited For?
What are you most eager to play?
Thanks to Microsoft, we've now been treated to the complete day one launch lineup of optimised games coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, making up 30 titles in all. This includes brand-new releases such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, as well as Xbox One games...
