Xbox Game Pass News
September2021
News Crown Trick Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Another win for Game Pass
Kicking off this week on Xbox we have Crown Trick, a brand new roguelite from Team 17 that is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. Crown Trick takes a unique spin on the roguelite formula, distancing itself away from Hades' ferocious combat. Instead, you'll engage in...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 7-10)
Prepare for a "first-class JRPG experience"
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got some major titles on the way this week including Life is Strange: True Colors, NBA 2K22, Tales of Ar
News Myst Is Bringing Back Its Classic 90s FMVs To Xbox Game Pass
Nostalgia bomb!
Myst joined Xbox Game Pass last month, and despite being originally released in the 90s, the Xbox version has been completely reworked for a modern audience. That being said, some fans have held onto the past and requested the classic 90s in-game videos to be restored, and developer Cyan Worlds has listened. Coming soon to Myst is...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Top Gun Expansion Has Been Delayed
Paramount is now releasing Maverick in 2022
Apart from the recently announced online racing expansion, Microsoft Flight Simulator also has a Top Gun expansion on the way. If you were looking forward to its arrival later this year, we're sorry to say it's now been delayed. It was planned to coincide with the release of the new movie Top Gun:...
News Surgeon Simulator 2 Suffers A Rough Launch Day On Xbox Game Pass
Get well soon
Surgeon Simulator 2 launched into Xbox Game Pass yesterday (September 2nd), and while many have been eager to jump into some medical mayhem with friends, it's unfortunately been plagued with a fair few teething problems. Yesterday saw a huge influx of players diving into the game which caused some strain. Long load times were present...
News Xbox Owners Are Falling Over Themselves With Praise For Psychonauts 2
"This has to be one of the best games I've ever played"
Psychonauts 2 launched last week and has certainly made an impression. We even gifted the game a prestigious 10/10 score for its perfect balance of gameplay and approach to mental health. It seems Xbox fans from across the world are also really resonating with the game, at least judging by the...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 1000 Easy Points With These Xbox Punch Cards
1000 points for just a few minutes of work!
Microsoft Rewards is throwing loads of new goodies at us at the moment, including the usual Monthly Bonus Round offering of 2000+ points for September, along with some special new punch cards. How To Complete The MS Rewards 'ID@Xbox' Punch Card: The first of these is called the "Microsoft Rewards Top
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (September 2)
"Now we have a utopia for all of us"
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, including a couple of day one releases in the form of Craftopia (Game Preview) and Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Craftopia (Game...
News Crown Trick Is Bringing Dungeon Crawling Action To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Move over Hades
A new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has been announced and one that's caught our fancy is Crown Trick, a turn-based roguelite with a colourful cartoon aesthetic. Developed by NExT Studios and published by Team 17, players will venture through a set of procedurally generated dungeons, planning their moves carefully as they attempt...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In September 2021
It's a packed month with over 50 new releases!
Talk about a busy month ahead! There are well over 50 new releases heading to Xbox in September, including the likes of Sonic Colors: Ultimate, NBA 2K22, Tales of Arise and many more. We've also got loads of exciting Xbox Game Pass releases on the way, so there should be something for everyone over the...
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (September 13-15)
Best dive in before they go
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of seven games that will be leaving Xbox Game Pass halfway into September, including the previously announced removals of Red Dead Online and Forza Motorsport 7, the latter of which is also being delisted from the Xbox Store entirely on September 15. Here's the full list of games...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 2-9)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another eight games coming to the service over the next week, including the previously revealed Surgeon Simulator 2 and The Artful Escape. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few days: Date Game Platform September...
August2021
News Windows 11 Arrives This October, 'The Best Windows Ever For Gaming'
"Windows 11 was built for gaming"
Following Windows 11's official announcement back in June, Microsoft has confirmed today that the operating system will be available on October 5, being described as "the best Windows ever for gaming". The company seems to be really leaning into this aspect of the marketing as well, highlighting the likes of...
PSA Red Dead Online Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
So long, partner
Update: We've now got a date! Red Dead Online will leave Xbox Game Pass on September 13. Original story: Another game bites the dust on Xbox Game Pass, as Red Dead Online has now been confirmed to be leaving the service soon. The game is listed within the leaving soon section on the Xbo
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (August 31)
Last chance to shoot some hoops
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, with arguably the two most notable games in the bunch being the Xbox One edition of NBA 2K21, and horror title Blair Witch. Here are the four games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Giving You A Chance To Win Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For Life
Including an engraved lifetime membership card
Microsoft Rewards is the gift that keeps on giving, and if you're willing to risk throwing some of your hard-earned points away, you can be in with a chance of winning an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription... for life! By going to the 'Redeem' section on the Microsoft Rewards Xbox app (or website),...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 31 - September 3)
Get ready to team up for trauma!
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is absolutely packed with new releases including the likes of WRC 10, Surgeon Simulator 2 (included with Game Pass), Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions, Rustler (aka 'Grand Theft Horse'), The Big Con, KeyWe, Lake, RICO London, Golf Club: Wasteland...
News Double Fine 'Doesn't Currently Have The Budget' To Add More Languages To Psychonauts 2
"We may get that chance, and we really really hope we do"
Double Fine and Xbox Game Studios' Psychonauts 2 has got off to an incredible start with critics and fans alike on Xbox Game Pass, but sadly not everyone has been enjoying it globally due to a lack of support for certain languages. Since release, there have been calls for the likes of...
News Hurricane Ida Is Looking Suitably Scary In Microsoft Flight Simulator
The result of its real-time weather feature
Hurricane Ida unfortunately began its strike on the state of Louisiana over the weekend, leaving the likes of New Orleans without power, and Microsoft Flight Simulator has become a destination to observe its path from the skies. If you didn't know, Microsoft Flight Sim features the ability to turn on...
Random Xbox Advises Not To Name Your Child "Game Pass"
Seriously, don't do it
Xbox Game Pass is fantastic value for a subscription service, but that doesn't mean you should name your child after it. During a Gamescom 2021 live stream earlier this week, Xbox games marketing manager, Aaron Greenberg, jokingly advised fans not to call their child "Game Pass". "I also ask that no one name their baby Game...
News Moonglow Bay Devs: Joining Up With Xbox Game Pass Has Been 'So Chill'
"I'd be happy working with them again"
Earlier this year, some negative reports regarding PlayStation's handling of indie games surfaced which raised a few eyebrows. It's a sad affair if that's how certain titles are handled, but luckily, the general consensus seems to be that working with Xbox is an entirely different experience. The developers at...
News The Atari VCS Might Be Getting Support For Xbox Game Pass
"Atari will work on building out the content it offers"
The Atari VCS, a "completely modern gaming and video computer system, blending the best of consoles and PCs", is seemingly planning to add support for Xbox Game Pass titles as part of Xbox Cloud Gaming "in the coming months". This is according to the company's recent annual results filing,...
Interview Moonglow Bay - Wholesome Beginnings And The Freedom Of Xbox Game Pass
"Players are going to be surprised by the game's depth"
Moonglow Bay has been growing a wave of anticipation since its announcement earlier in 2021, and the Xbox Game Pass title finally has a release date of October 7! As a result, we sat down with developer Bunnyhug about the upcoming fishing RPG. Talking about its wholesome roots and the joys of...
News Don't Worry, Scorn Is Still Scheduled To Hit Xbox Game Pass This Year
Fingers crossed!
Scorn has been relatively quiet so far in 2021. Last year it was treated to gameplay footage and other news, but in 2021 it seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. However, a recent Xbox Game Pass for PC montage shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live revealed it's still scheduled to arrive this year. In a blink and you'll...
Interview Replaced - How Disney's Hercules And Batman Inspired This Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Title
"I think the journey has only just started for us"
Replaced made waves when it was first shown back at Xbox's E3 Showcase earlier this year, and has now made another mighty impression with a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It's had such an impact, even the head of Xbox Phil Spencer took to social media to rave about the game earlier this...
News Myst Is Available Today With Game Pass, 'Reimagined' For Xbox
It's been rebuilt from the ground up
It's been a busy couple of days in the world of Xbox, including the brand's Gamescom 2021 Showcase and attendance at Gamescom Opening Night Live, but don't forget that we've got another major Game Pass title dropping today! After 28 long years, the classic PC adventure game
News Halo Infinite Has An Official Release Date, Launches This December
Join the fight
After the Microsoft Store accidentally leaked the release date earlier today, we now have official confirmation that Halo Infinite is arriving for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC on December 8. Of course, the multiplayer will be free-to-play, as previously confirmed, and the campaign will be available to purchase...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Giving Away Hundreds Of Points With Psychonauts, Forza & Madden
And they're all accessible via Xbox Game Pass
We all know how generous Microsoft Rewards can be, but this really is taking things to the next level, as three separate punch cards are now live on Xbox for Psychonauts 2, Forza Horizon 5 and Madden NFL 22. All of them are offering 250 points for completing just one achievement, and the best bit is...
News PlayStation Exec Congratulates Xbox On The Launch Of Psychonauts 2
Head of PS Studios praises the "great reception"
Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 has been a long time coming, but it's finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming today, and a PS4 version is also available (playable on PS5 through backwards compatibility). To commemorate the launch, PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst has...
News Psychonauts 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
And it includes touch controls with xCloud
The day has come! Double Fine's much-anticipated Psychonauts 2 is now finally available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming, so you can start playing right now! If you haven't been keeping up with it, the game is a sequel to 2005's Psychonauts and serves...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Unlock Photo Mode
Snap!
With every game these days, photo mode is one of the features many players have come to expect. Luckily, Psychonauts 2 has a photo mode, and while you may be inclined to try it out straight away, it's not as simple as that. It's a few hours into the game before you can unlock photo mode, and can actually be missed entirely if you're not...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Solve Hollis’ Hot Streak Pharmacy Mental Connection Puzzle
Another brain teaser
Having solved the Hollis Classroom Mental Connection puzzle earlier on in Psychonauts 2, you may think you're equipped to handle whatever the game has to throw at you in regards to these conundrums. We thought the same until we entered Hollis' mind again for an even tricker round. This time, you're tasked to connect multiple...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Find The Astronaut Ice Cream For The Scavenger Hunt
Possibly the trickiest Scavenger Hunt item to find
Throughout Psychonauts 2 you'll gain a couple of additional side missions. The first one you get will be the Scavenger Hunt side quest, and while most of the items are pretty easy to find, some are a bit trickier - the Astronaut Ice Cream is one of the most notable. This one is a bit more hidden...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Get A Brain For Nick
Nick a brain
A fair few hours into Psychonauts 2, after your first major mission, the game will open up with quite a few quest objectives. One is to help a character known as Nick, who is looking for a brain. While the game points you in the right direction, once there it can be a little confusing as to what you need to do, so we've broken it down...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Solve The Hollis Classroom Mental Connection Puzzle
Learn the ways of mental connection
The first of the new abilities you'll unlock in Psychonauts 2 is Mental Connection, a grappling hook that can be used to hook onto thoughts. You unlock the ability after entering Hollis Foresythe's brain for the first time, and while it initially may be straightforward to use, the finale of the level introduces a...
News Crusader Kings 3 Is Jumping To Xbox Series X|S With Game Pass
The critically-acclaimed PC strategy title
Update (Tue 24th Aug, 2021 21:45 BST): It's now been made official as part of Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase that Crusader Kings 3 is heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, possibly as a next-gen exclusive. This version is said to "take advantage of the many strengths of the system", including...
News Humble Games Is Bringing These Nine Indies To Xbox Game Pass At Launch
A ton of exciting titles
If you thought Xbox Game Pass couldn't get bigger, Humble Games has announced these nine indie titles will be launching onto the service. Not only that, but they will be available on day one! Archvale: Embark on a journey to find the ruins of a long-believed mythic arch in this colorful hybrid between classic RPGs and...
Video Here's A New Look At The Gunk, Coming To Xbox Game Pass This December
It's alive!
It's felt like an eternity since we last saw The Gunk in action, but fear not, a new short but sweet gameplay trailer aired during Xbox's Gamescom 2021 stream. Not only does it prove it's very much real, but it's also coming this December to Xbox Game Pass. While the trailer omitted a release date, an
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Getting A Major Online Racing Expansion
Competitive multiplayer is on the way this year
Asobo Studio has announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator is adding competitive multiplayer with a new expansion later in 2021 in the form of Reno Air Races, "allowing you to race against your friends and pilots around the world". Available this fall, the "major" first expansion for Flight Sim will...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Officially Coming To Consoles This Holiday
Discover new games with the click of a button
We'd known for a while now that Xbox Cloud Gaming was coming to console at some point, following its previously successful launch for mobile and PC, and now we have an official release window of holiday 2021. It will be made available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users, and it will be as simple as...
News I Am Fish Is Swimming Onto Xbox Game Pass At Launch This September
A charming, physics-based adventure
Curve Digital has announced today that the "charming, physics-based adventure" known as I Am Fish will be launching for Xbox on September 16, and better yet, it'll also be included with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. The game will see you "swim, roll, glide, chomp, flip flop, inflate, fly and bite your way...
News Here Are The Release Times For Psychonauts 2 On Xbox Game Pass
No need to be psychic for these times
After those incredible reviews of Psychonauts 2 yesterday, you'll no doubt be eager to jump in as soon as the game goes live on Xbox Game Pass. Fortunately, won't have to wait too long, as it's expected to arrive relatively early. As revealed by the
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Psychonauts 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
Psychonauts 2 is launching this week, and if you haven't checked out our review already, you should know that it's an absolute masterpiece! Of course, with stellar reviews across the board, no doubt many Xbox owners who haven't checked out the series before will be wondering what this is all
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Psychonauts 2
Worth losing your mind over?
After what feels like an eternity, Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 is finally releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Xbox Game Pass on Wednesday, August 25. It's been a long wait! Fortunately, it's also been worth the wait, as it's been getting superb reviews across the board, including here at Pure...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 24-27)
Prepare for the ultimate hunt
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by two major releases in the form of Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 (also on Game Pass!) along with the survival shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Also, the classic 1993 PC title Myst is coming to Xbox for the first time, and again, it's...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In August 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in August 2021? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this August, as...
News Kojima: Twelve Minutes Is So Good, It Makes Me Want To Create A New Adventure Game
He might already be making one for Xbox...
The interactive thriller Twelve Minutes finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass yesterday, and lots of Xbox and PC players have been enjoying it over the past 24 hours-or-so, including none other than industry legend Hideo Kojima. Taking to Twitter, Kojima stated he "lost track of time and just played it for...
News Three Classic Quake Games Have Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
But two of them are PC only
We've had a very pleasant surprise today in the form of a brand-new Quake remaster for Game Pass on console, PC and cloud, but we've also had two other Quake games join Game Pass for PC exclusively. Those two games are Quake 2 and Quake 3: Arena, with the difference being that they are the original versions of those...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Recompile On Xbox Game Pass
The sci-fi Metroidvania adventure
The big release today on Xbox Game Pass (prior to Quake!) arrived in the form of interactive thriller Twelve Minutes, but we've also had another couple of intriguing day one launches including the Metroidvania-inspired Recompile
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Find Out The Name Of The Nanny
It's "something flowery", but what is it?
So, you're getting close to the end in Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you've convinced the cop your wife is innocent. He's mentioned the nanny's name is "something flowery", but how do you find out what it is? What Is The Nanny's Name In Twelve Minutes?: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE LATE STAGES...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Prove Your Wife Is Innocent
And how to get Bumblebee to talk to you
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you're trying to convince the 'cop' that your wife is innocent in regards to her father's murder, but he's asking for proof and you don't have it. What do you do?! How To Prove Your Wife Is Innocent In Twelve Minutes: We're going to assume that in...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Prove The Day Is Restarting
How to convince your wife of the time-loop
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you're trying to convince your wife that the day is restarting. The only problem? She doesn't believe you. Fortunately, there is a way to prove it to her. How To Prove The Day Is Restarting In Twelve Minutes: There are a couple of ways we were...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Find The Pocket Watch
The cop wants your wife's watch, but where is it?!
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you keep hearing about this pocket watch the cop wants to know about. The only question is, how do you find it? Does it even exist? Fortunately, it's a pretty easy solution. Where Is The Pocket Watch In Twelve Minutes?: Firstly, you'll...
News Six More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (August 19)
"Change the outcome and break the loop"
Update: Well, we've been treated to a few surprises today! The original Quake been remastered and shadow-dropped on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and cloud, while the PC service has also added two other Quake classics. We've added them all to the list below. Original story: It's Game Pass day! We've got...
News Xbox Exclusive The Gunk Is Still Launching This Year, Publisher Confirms
With more information "coming soon"
It's been a long time since we last heard about Image & Form Games' upcoming Xbox exclusive The Gunk. After being announced and shown off just over a year ago, things have been fairly quiet from the developer ever since. With a release window of 2021, many were beginning to believe it may miss the mark, but...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Twelve Minutes
Time waits for no one... except here
Twelve Minutes officially arrives on Xbox Game Pass in just under 24 hours, and the first reviews have dropped today, giving us a chance to see what the initial verdict is like on the interactive thriller ahead of its release. We've also had a chance to review the game, so we've included our Pure Xbox verdict...
Review Twelve Minutes - The Game Pass Thriller With A Hollywood Cast
If I could turn back time
It's impossible to not at least be intrigued by Twelve Minutes. An interactive top-down thriller, launching into Xbox Game Pass on day one, and starring a Hollywood cast the likes of which games are almost never treated to, especially in the case of indie titles. The question is, can it live up to the hype? Fortunately, the...
News Here Are The Release Times For Twelve Minutes On Xbox Game Pass
No detective skills needed here
The rest of August is looking impressive for Xbox Game Pass. Titles such as Psychonauts 2, Myst and of course, Twelve Minutes, are all arriving in the next week-or-so. The latter is dropping on Thursday, August 19, and if you were hoping to dive straight in at midnight, you're going to be slightly disappointed...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Animal Antics' Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes of work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed yesterday that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. As you can see from the image above, you first need to activate the 'Animal Antics' punch...
News Xbox Touch Controls Have Been Added To Ten More Games
Psychonauts, Need for Speed, Wasteland 3 and more
Accompanying today's Xbox Game Pass announcements is the news of a new batch of touch control supported titles. Ten games in total have been added to the selection, accessible for users who are playing through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Whether you're on the train home from work, or in the back of the car...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Twelve Minutes On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
We've got a treat on the way to Xbox Game Pass this week! Twelve Minutes, an interactive thriller with a Hollywood cast, is launching on the service for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming on August 19. Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know...
News Outriders Devs Yet To Earn Royalties, Despite Huge Xbox Game Pass Launch
"We estimate it at between 2 and 3 million units..."
Outriders was a huge hit when it dropped onto Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. It skyrocketed to the top of the most played games chart and became a massive talking point in the Xbox community. It was a big win for Xbox owners, who were able to dive into a AAA third-party title on launch day, but...
News Myst Is Finally Making Its Way To Xbox, Available Day One With Game Pass
Get involved with the myst-ery
Despite being ported to seemingly everything, Myst has never graced the Xbox ecosystem... until now. After all these years, the classic puzzle adventure game is making its way to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on August 26. Oh, and it will be included day one with Xbox Game Pass when it launches too! For...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (August 31)
Shoot some hoops while you can
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of four games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of August 2021, arguably highlighted by the removal of horror title Blair Witch and 2K Games' NBA 2K21. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on August 31: Date Game Platform August...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 17-26)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, with some of them (mostly Cloud titles) arriving today as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks: Date Game Platform August...
News Xbox Game Pass's Boyfriend Dungeon Is Proving To Be Controversial For Some Players
"We apologise for any hurt inflicted by our mistake"
Boyfriend Dungeon launched without warning onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and despite its quiet arrival, it's making some ripples throughout the community regarding its content. Be warned, there are minor spoilers ahead. Initially, the trailers for the game painted a light adventure, with...
News After Leaving Xbox Game Pass, GTA V Is A Best-Seller In The UK Again
It just can't be stopped
It's been a while since we last looked at the UK boxed charts, but this past week has been pretty interesting for a couple of reasons, one of which being that GTA V rocketed to second place after leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 8. A specific breakdown of sales figures for the different platforms hasn't been provided, but...
News Madden NFL 22's Free Trial Has Been Extended With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update: Enjoy "unlimited play" until Tuesday night
Update: Well, this is a nice little bonus! Even if you've used up all of your 10 hours of free trial time for Madden NFL 22 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, EA is now providing "unlimited access" to the title until Tuesday night. As you can see, the reason for this is because some players have been...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 17-20)
Including Game Pass thriller Twelve Minutes
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by a few particularly noteworthy launches in the form of EA's Madden NFL 22, along with interactive thriller Twelve Minutes and Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure Recompile, the latter two of which are al
Guide Hades For Xbox: How To Fix 'Achievements Not Unlocking' Issue
Here's what you need to do
You've just finished your first run of Hades, you're feeling pretty accomplished, but then you realise your achievement for finally making your way through hasn't unlocked. Achievements have been a big problem in Hades since its launch for Xbox Game Pass last week, with many reporting issues of achievements not unlocking...
Random Xbox Promotes Game Pass With A Ridiculously Catchy Music Video
Be warned, it'll get stuck in your head
We're not sure anything can top the Xbox All Access music video featuring "R&B sensation" All-4-One that Xbox dropped back in July, but the marketing team is back again anyway with another comical music video, this time promoting Xbox Game Pass with a ridiculously catchy tune and even on-screen lyrics so...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In August 2021
Get some exclusive Splitgate gear
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for August, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. The most recent addition is a set of Diamond Dynasty packs for MLB The Show 21! We'll keep adding to this list as more Perks are added over the coming days and weeks. Here...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (August 15)
Last chance to try this timeless classic
In case you'd forgotten, this Sunday marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including popular titles such as the original Final Fantasy VII, Darksiders Genesis and Don't Starve: Giant Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the wee
News Back 4 Blood Dev Confirms Bots And Difficulty Balance Will Be Improved For Launch
The team is well aware of the issues
The free Back 4 Blood Xbox open beta is out now, and if you've been playing it already (or you tried the early access beta last week), you might have noticed some teething issues with bot smartness and difficulty balance. Fortunately, the team developing the game is well aware of this, and one of the big...
News The Critically-Acclaimed Hades Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Escape from the Underworld again and again
After what feels like a lifetime, the genre-defining roguelike Hades is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can take your pick! Attempt to escape from the Underworld over and over again — but don't worry, death is not the end. Each...
PSA Xbox Game Pass Quests Have Been Having Issues This Week
But they seem to be clearing up now
If you're a keen user of the Microsoft Rewards program, you'll likely have noticed that Xbox Game Pass Quests have been having some tracking issues this week, specifically over the past couple of days. During that time, we've seen reports that Quests — including the 'Play a Game' and 'Log into the Game Pass...
News Surgeon Simulator 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This September
Scalpel, saw... rubber ducky
Bossa Studios - the creator of titles like I Am Bread - has revealed Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on 2nd September. That's the same day as the game's official release Xbox and multiple other platforms - meaning you'll be able to play it right away if you're an Xbox Game Pass...
News It's Time, The Free Back 4 Blood Open Beta Has Begun On Xbox
But it's been having some matchmaking issues
If you've been waiting to try out Back 4 Blood on Xbox ahead of its Game Pass release on October 12, now is the time, as the game's free open beta is accessible to everyone on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In case you didn't know, Back 4 Blood is essentially a Left 4 Dead spiritual...
News Phil Spencer Suggests Nintendo & PlayStation 'Don't Want' To Support Xbox Game Pass
"We have no plans to bring it to any other closed platforms"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to GamesRadar as part of a new interview, suggesting (unsurprisingly) that Nintendo and PlayStation "don't want something like Game Pass" to be brought to their platforms right now. Asked about the potential of an Xbox app on Nintendo Switch,...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Hades On Xbox Game Pass
It's almost time to escape the Underworld
It's already been a very busy week for Game Pass, and the highlight hasn't even arrived yet! A year since its critically-acclaimed release for Nintendo Switch and PC, Hades is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 13. In terms of release times, we're a little bit in the dark because nothing has...
Guide Art Of Rally For Xbox: How To Fix 'Press Any Button To Start' Issue
Can't sign in? Here's what you need to do
Hooray! Art of Rally is finally available on Xbox Game Pass. The only catch? It's not working properly. As you're probably well aware, the game is suffering from an issue at launch on Xbox where the "press any button to start" screen forces you to continually sign-in on a loop, which means the game actually...
News Stylised Racer Art Of Rally Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
But it's having some technical issues
We've got another Game Pass release today in the form of Art of Rally, a stylised racing experience available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Cloud, although it's having some technical issues right now. If you find that you load up the game and it continually asks you in a loop to sign in,...
News Boyfriend Dungeon Has Quietly Launched On Xbox Game Pass
Hades meets Love Island
We’ve been getting a few new Xbox Game Pass titles this week, and Boyfriend Dungeon has now joined the roster with a surprise launch today(!) on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. The dungeon crawling adventure adopts an unusual premise. Here, you will literally be romancing your weapons (no, seriously) as you...
Reaction Xbox Game Pass Is A Gold Mine For Indies Right Now
2021 is the year of indies
Yesterday, we were treated to another Xbox Indie Showcase, and regardless of how you feel about the presentation's setup, there's no arguing there were some intriguing games shown. In fact, Xbox has been delivering a stellar library of indie titles in the past few months, plenty of which have dropped day one into Xbox Game...
News Twelve Minutes Is Now Available To Pre-Download Via The Xbox App
The highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass thriller
One of the most highly-anticipated new Xbox Game Pass releases in August is Twelve Minutes, an interactive thriller starring a Hollywood cast, and you can now pre-download (and pre-order) it ahead of time if you want to. There is a catch, in that if you haven't bought the game and you just want to...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Hades On Xbox Game Pass
Release times, game details & more
Hades is joining Xbox Game Pass this Friday, and after the hugely positive reception to the game last year, it's something we should all be very excited for. The game made a name for itself after releasing on Nintendo Switch and PC, but finally, we get to see what all the fuss is about on Xbox. With its arrival...
News Six More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (August 10)
Hope you like racing games
It's Game Pass day! We've had another five games enter the service exclusively for EA Play and Game Pass Ultimate members today, and they're all Codemasters racers following EA's acquisition of the company a few months ago. Additionally, following its announcement at the Xbox Indie Showcase, Library of Ruina is also now...
News Xbox Highlights Five More Indie Titles Heading To Game Pass
Update: A couple of changes to the listings!
Update: Sadly, Pathfinder: Wrath & Righteous is no longer being confirmed for Xbox Game Pass. However, Library of Ruina has surprisingly dropped on Xbox Game Pass today! It's available right now. Original stor
News Stardew Valley Is Officially Digging Its Way To Xbox Game Pass
We're in for a treat
Talk about a great Xbox Game Pass announcement! It's been revealed today as part of the August Xbox Indie Showcase that Stardew Valley will officially be coming to the service, expected to arrive "probably sometime in the fall." If you've never played it, Stardew Valley is an extremely popular open-ended country-life RPG...
Review Hades - The Genre-Defining Roguelike Strikes Again
A roguelike for people who hate roguelikes
What can we say about Hades that hasn't already been said? It's a genre-defining title that captured the hearts of millions of players around the world last year and went on to win many awards. Now, after almost an entire year since its full release, Xbox players can finally get their hands on the huge hit...
News 6.3 Million People Have Now Played Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Great news for Ninja Theory
Yesterday, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice got a surprise upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - adding "enriched visuals, DirectX Raytracing, resolution mode" and more. As part of this, developer Ninja Theory has had a chat with Xbox Wire about the new update. One of the highlights was the reveal of a certain...
News Here It Is, The Official Forza Horizon 5 Map
In summer (wet season)
Forza Horizon 5 is now just a few months away, and while we've seen plenty of screenshots and videos of it over the past few weeks, we haven't viewed its map in full... until now. The image above is a look at the map in summer. It's already been confirmed that the map is about one-and-a-half times the size of Forza Horizon...
Random The Ascent Looks Surprisingly Breathtaking In First-Person
We can only dream
There have been some mixed reactions to The Ascent since it hit Xbox Game Pass last month, but everyone seems to agree it's visually stunning. That being said, things can always look better, and this recent mod that changes the game to a first-person perspective really showcases just how beautiful the world actually is. As created...
News SEGA's Humankind Is Launching Day One With Xbox Game Pass For PC
"This is more than history, it’s your story"
We've got some good news for PC players, as it's been announced today that SEGA and Amplitude Studios' 4X strategy game Humankind will be available with Xbox Game Pass for PC at launch. The most recent delay for Humankind arrived a few months ago, where the release date was rescheduled to August 17, so...
News Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X, Series S
With all-new 'DirectX Raytracing' support
Update: We've now got confirmation on more details about this optimisation, including the fact that DirectX Raytracing is reserved for the 30fps mode, and there's even a special 120hz mode at 1080p if you want to use it. "With three graphics modes you can pick your preference of frame rate, resolution, or...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 9-13)
Defy the god of the dead
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a pretty busy week in store, highlighted by a bunch of Game Pass additions. Both Hades and Art of Rally are making their debuts on Xbox (and Game Pass), while outside of XGP, major launches include AC: Valhalla's second expansion, and of course,
News Xbox Announces Gamescom 2021 Stream Filled With 'In-Depth' Updates
Ahead of Gamescom Opening Night Live
Kicking off the week with some big news, Xbox has announced its Gamescom 2021 plans, which include a dedicated stream filled with in-depth updates, Xbox Game Pass news and more. Ahead of Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, Xbox will host its own warm-up stream on August 24 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST /...
PSA Art Of Rally Should Be On Your Xbox Game Pass Radar Next Week
According to the critics, at least
We've got a fairly big week ahead of us in terms of Xbox Game Pass, dominated by the release of Hades on Xbox for the very first time, along with five Codemasters racers joining the EA Play and Game Pass Ultimate libraries. In the middle of all that, though, is
Reminder GTA V Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (August 8)
After just four months on the service
In case you missed the news a couple of weeks ago, today marks the removal of Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox Game Pass for console, which takes place exactly four months to the day it was re-added to the service back in April. No explanation has been provided for why GTA V is leaving so quickly, although it stuck...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Patch Reportedly 'Fixes' Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S
You may now return to the cockpit
The latest hotfix arrived for Microsoft Flight Simulator across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC yesterday, and while it isn't mentioned in the release notes, the patch appears to have fixed Quick Resume support on Xbox Series X|S. Fans have taken to social media to report that Quick Resume is now working...
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