Xbox Game Pass News
August2021
Hands On Back 4 Blood Is Left 4 Dead 3 In All But Name
And that's not a bad thing
When Back 4 Blood was first announced, we initially were turned off by yet another zombie game hitting the market. It's a genre that's died a death now (no pun intended), and we weren't sure how many more avenues could be explored. It wasn't until we discovered this was being helmed by the creators of Left 4 Dead that our...
News Psychonauts 2 Is Now Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
"Play it Day One"
It's now the month of August and that means Psychonauts 2 is almost here. If you're planning on playing this new release via Xbox Game Pass, the good news is it's now available to pre-install on Microsoft's subscription service. It'll take up about 28GB of space on your system and will unlock later this month on 25th August...
News Crunchyroll Is Giving Away Three Free Months of Xbox Game Pass For PC
But you'll need to be a new XGP member
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has entered into a partnership with Xbox to give away three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC to anyone who is a current member of Crunchyroll Premium, or signs up for a free trial of it. You can head to the Crunchyroll website to sign up for the 14-day free trial and claim...
News Back 4 Blood Dev Talks 'Mind-Blowing' Excitement Of Launching On Xbox Game Pass
"That's going to be kind of crazy, right?"
Back 4 Blood, the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead, is officially releasing on Xbox Game Pass on October 12, and ahead of its release, executive producer Matt O'Driscoll has been talking about launching into the service on day one. In an interview with GamesRadar, O'Driscoll enthused that the ability to...
Video Here's A Look Behind The Scenes At Xbox Game Pass's Twelve Minutes
Starring Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe
There are a bunch of exciting games heading to Xbox Game Pass in August, and one of the highlights is undoubtedly interactive thriller Twelve Minutes, which is launching into the service on its release day on August 19. Ahead of the release, Collider has been given an exclusive reveal of almost...
News Xbox Indie Showcase Returns Next Week With Announcements And Game Pass News
With some live game demos too
Remember the Xbox Indie Showcase back in March? Well, it's back, promising new announcements and Xbox Game Pass reveals. It's set to air Tuesday, August 10 at 9AM PT / 5PM BST. You can tune in either via Twitch Gaming's or Xbox's Twitch channel, and the show is promising to be packed full of "new game announcements",...
News The Ascent Update Quietly Adds Difficulty Options On Xbox
Hopefully making for a more accessible experience
The Ascent launched on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while players seem to be embracing it, many have noted that it's plagued with a few difficulty spikes. To combat that, a recent patch has quietly added difficulty options to ensure a more balanced experience. Yesterday saw the launch of a new...
News Seven More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 5)
"Rise to fight again"
It's Game Pass day! We've got seven more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, including a couple of day one releases in Dodgeball Academia and the PC-only early access release of Starmancer. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Curse of the Dead Gods: Console, PC,...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Metacritic's Best Xbox Game Of 2021
Will anything be able to soar above it?
We're now over halfway into 2021 (crazy, we know!) and we've already seen some incredible games release on Xbox platforms this year. As of right now, last week's release of Microsoft Flight Simulator is taking the crown on Metacritic. In case you didn't know, Metacritic takes critics' scores and puts them...
News Curse Of The Dead Gods Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
A new roguelike coming to the service
One of the best parts of Xbox Game Pass is being introduced to games we would have never have even dreamed of playing. Curse of the Dead Gods is one of those titles, an isometric roguelike hitting Xbox Game Pass tomorrow. On a quest to find treasure, you stumble upon a temple which seemingly never ends...
News Sorry Folks, Lawn Mowing Simulator Won't Be On Xbox Game Pass At Launch
But never say never
What started out as a humorous announcement has turned into a game with a lot of hype in the form of Lawn Mowing Simulator, which arrives next week on August 10, but unfortunately it won't be included with Xbox Game Pass. This was revealed to us in our exclusive interview with the game's lead producer, Michael Davies, who...
News MLB The Show 21's Xbox Release Appears To Have Been A Major Success For Sony
"The Show 21 contributed significantly to sales and profit..."
Sony has followed on from Xbox last week by reporting the latest earnings results for the PlayStation brand, and interestingly from an Xbox perspective, there's a little note discussing the success of MLB The Show 21. The company says that MLB The Show 21's launch on "other platforms"...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Was 'Amazed' At How Well Psychonauts 1 Holds Up
He's waiting until release to play the sequel
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer was a guest on the Xbox Twitch channel last night during a 90-minute long stream in which he played Destiny 2, joining in via audio chat from his Xbox Series S whilst on vacation. The majority of the chat was centred around Destiny 2, but Spencer made a few comments about the...
News Dodgeball Academia Launches Day One With Xbox Game Pass This Week
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball
As part of today's Xbox Game Pass announcement, Dodgeball Academia was announced to be arriving day one into the service on August 5. The sport is given a unique lick of paint here, as it pits you in a single player RPG. It's not all colourful dodgeball battles, as you'll also spend time navigating...
News The Ascent Dev 'Actively Working On Fixes' For Reports Of Co-Op Issues
Crashes, unable to join matches, it's all here
The Ascent launched with Xbox Game Pass last week and fans seem to be loving the cyberpunk RPG. One of its main draws is the inclusion of online and offline co-op, made even more enticing with its inclusion into Game Pass, but many fans have run into issues with the game's multiplayer. Reddit is home...
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (August 8-15)
Trevor has (almost) left the building
Update: We've now got dates to share! GTA V will leave on August 8, and the rest will leave on August 15. Original story: Microsoft has unveiled the next set of seven games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of August 2021, highlighted by the previously revealed departure of
News EA Play Is Bringing Five Codemasters Games To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Codies enters the arena
EA has announced five titles will be joining the EA Play service starting August 10, meaning they'll also be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. The five titles celebrate EA's acquisition of Codemasters, delivering an array of the developer's racers to the service. Here are the Codemasters games are coming to EA...
News These 15 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 5-17)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 15 (!) games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, with five of them being Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles via EA Play. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks: Date Game Platform August 5
News Art Of Rally Is Drifting Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"Will you master the art of rally?"
Earlier this year, Art of Rally was announced to be launching on Xbox Game Pass day one, and now we have a release date of August 12 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. The stylish racer has been available for PC users via Steam for some while now, and has been subject to very positive reviews
News Take-Two: Xbox Game Pass Style Services 'Don't Make Sense For Frontline Titles'
"Our views remain unchanged"
2K Games owner Take-Two held its latest earnings call yesterday, and in one of the questions that was posed to the company, chairman and chief executive officer Strauss Zelnick was asked about how Take-Two feels about subscription models (which incorporates the likes of Xbox Game Pass) from a business perspective. In...
News The Ascent Is Bringing DLSS, Ray Tracing To Xbox Game Pass For PC
The Steam version already has it
Interestingly, The Ascent has launched two PC versions. One for Steam and another via Xbox Game Pass for PC. Both are different, most notably in the fact that the Steam version includes DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and ray tracing support - something Xbox Game Pass for PC members are sadly missing out on...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 3-6)
It's all about the indies this week
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and after a couple of very busy weeks, we're looking at a much quieter few days ahead. However, we have got a bunch of Xbox Series X|S optimised titles on the way, a couple of notable expansions, and hopefully some more Xbox Game Pass titles which have yet to...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In August 2021
Including some major Game Pass releases
July was a really good month for Xbox, but August is already looking just as good, with a variety of major releases on the way including Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Madden NFL 22, along with highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass releases such as
July2021
News These Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 31)
Your last chance to visit 'Touryst Island'
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of three more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, and we're still waiting to find out when GTA V will be leaving the service, as no official date has been given. Here are the three games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
Poll Which Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In July?
It's been a busy month
What a month it's been for Xbox Game Pass! Believe it or not, we've seen no less than 25 games added to either console, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming or a combination of the three, including some major day one releases. The two biggest highlights have arguably arrived this week in the form of Microsoft Flight Simulator and The...
News Xbox Game Pass Might Be Heading To Android TV Soon
Choices, choices, choices
Xbox Game Pass seems to be everywhere. Your console, your PC, your mobile, probably even the kitchen sink. Joining the roster of seemingly everything, it now appears official Xbox Game Pass support for Android TVs could be arriving relatively soon. The report comes from 9to5Google, which claims a dive into the recent 2107...
Random Phil Spencer Tried To Conquer Mount Everest In Microsoft Flight Simulator
"I didn't quite make it to the summit"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been busy playing a bunch of new Xbox games recently, from the critically-acclaimed Death's Door, to Raji: An Ancient Epic and The Ascent on Xbox Game Pass, and for his latest excur
News Annapurna Reveals Four More Games 'Coming Soon' To Xbox Game Pass
Including a couple of day one launches
American publisher Annapurna Interactive held its 2021 showcase event last night, and as part of it, we got treated to news about a few upcoming Xbox Game Pass additions, including two brand-new releases. Kicking things off, here are the two new launches that were confirmed: The Artful Escape (September 9)...
News Forza Motorsport 7 Is Reaching 'End Of Life' Status, Will Leave Xbox Game Pass This September
Grab a copy while you can!
The team behind Forza Motorsport 7 has announced today that the game is officially reaching "end of life" status on September 15, and therefore it will no longer be available to purchase or play with Xbox Game Pass as of that date. There is some good news though, as any Xbox Game Pass subscribers who have bought DLC for...
News SkateBird Hits A Delay, Now Kickflipping Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
But at least we have a new trailer
SkateBird was originally expected to hit Xbox Game Pass on August 12, but has now encountered a small delay, pushing it back to September 16. The reason? To allow some extra time and ensure the game is as polished as it can possibly be. Developer Glass Bottom Games believes fans and Kickstarter backers should...
Guide How Long Does Xbox Game Pass Title The Ascent Take To Beat?
It could be a lengthy adventure
The Ascent has finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass and promises to deliver a cyberpunk RPG filled with missions to complete and treasures to uncover. It may be daunting looking at it from the outside, but just how long is it going to take you to complete? Your mileage may vary depending on how much you want to invest...
News Back 4 Blood's Open Beta Starts This August Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch Later This Year
With Early Access for anyone who pre-orders
Back 4 Blood - the spiritual successor to the Left 4 Dead series - is getting an open beta next month, allowing players to test out the multiplayer shooter before it arrives as part of Xbox Game Pass this October. The open beta weekend will take place between August 12-16, giving players a taste of two...
Hands On The Ascent - A Gritty Cyberpunk Action-RPG Shooter That Will Keep You Coming Back
Shoot, loot and shoot some more
If you’re familiar with the cyberpunk genre – be it Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner or games like Shadowrun, or CD Projekt Red's troubled release, you can probably already imagine what the world of The Ascent has to offer. It’s got hacking, body modification, artificial intelligence, overcrowded nightclubs, lots...
News Four More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 29)
Including two brand-new releases
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, two of which are brand-new releases in the form of action-RPG The Ascent and single-player adventure Omno. Keep in mind that The Ascent doesn't unlock with Game Pass until 10am PDT / 6pm BST.
News Here Are The Release Times For The Ascent On Xbox Game Pass
It's later than usual
This is a huge week for Xbox Game Pass. Not only has Microsoft Flight Simulator launched, but the cyberpunk RPG known as The Ascent is also dropping on July 29. While you may assume it's a midnight launch, it's actually coming quite late in the day, and developer Neon Giant has confirmed exactly when. If you've booked the day...
News The Forgotten City Is Out Now On Xbox, But It's Not Coming To Game Pass 'At This Time'
Clearing up the confusion
Once a Skyrim mod and now a fully-fledged game in its own right, The Forgotten City has materialised onto Xbox and is ready for you to uncover all of its mysteries. A since deleted tweet from Xbox revealed
Feature Everything You Need To Know About The Ascent On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
We're still right in the midst of the Microsoft Flight Simulator excitement on Xbox Game Pass right now, but we've already got another major day one release hitting the service this Thursday, July 29 in the form of The Ascent. Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know what...
News Former PlayStation Exec Shares Concerns With Xbox Game Pass Model
"It's hard to launch a $120m game on a subscription service..."
It's no secret that Sony has spoken out about Xbox Game Pass and how it may not be a sustainable model. Current PlayStation boss Jim Ryan previously said that putting first-party titles into a subscription service on day one "doesn't make any sense". In a new interview, former...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available For Xbox Series X, Series S
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Update: Be warned, Microsoft Flight Simulator has an immediate 27GB update for Series X and Series S that has been pushed live at the time of release. You'll unfortunately need to complete this before you can start playing! Original story: It's time for take-off! Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially now available f
News Here Are The Release Times For Microsoft Flight Simulator On Xbox Game Pass
Today's the day!
Update (Tue 27th Jul, 2021 12:30 BST): Happy Microsoft Flight Simulator day! The game will be live on Xbox Series X and Series S (with Game Pass) in just a few short hours, and all the times you need are above and below. Original story (Sat 24th Jul, 2021 10:00 BST): We're sure you're well aware by this point that Microsoft Flight...
Poll Which Are You More Excited For This Week, Flight Sim Or The Ascent?
Which takes your fancy?
This week is a huge one for Xbox Game Pass, with loads of titles hitting the service (including a couple of original Xbox classics today), and the two highlights are the day one launches of Microsoft Flight Simulator and The Ascent. Flight Simulator will be with us as soon as tomorrow, July 27, while The Ascent arrives on...
News Raji: An Ancient Epic Is Getting A Lot Of Love On Xbox Game Pass
"So visually stunning, it deserves to be played"
It's been a fantastic month for Xbox Game Pass, and one of the additions that might have gone under your radar is Raji: An Ancient Epic, an action-adventure game set in ancient India which has been receiving plenty of praise. Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X|S
Has it nailed the landing?
Prepare for boarding, because Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be available with Xbox Game Pass in just 24 hours' time! Without a doubt, it's going to be a very popular release. Ahead of the Tuesday, July 27 launch, a select few outlets have been given access to an early copy of the...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 26-30)
Including two major Game Pass launches
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a very busy week ahead, with plenty of intriguing releases, loads of Game Pass additions and the arrival of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Series S! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this...
News After Just A Few Months, GTA V Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Again
It's another short stay for Grand Theft Auto
The ultra-popular GTA V only stuck around for a short while when it was introduced to Xbox Game Pass last year, and the same will seemingly be happening again in 2021, as it's been listed for removal on the official app. Grand Theft Auto V was added to Xbox Game Pass back in early April, which means it's...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 26)
A couple of original Xbox classics!
It's Game Pass day! We've got another two games entering the service across console and cloud today, and they're both classic original Xbox games in the form of Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Blinx: The Time...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In July 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in July 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 July, as well as...
Feature Everything You Need To Know About Microsoft Flight Simulator On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
The sky is calling! After what feels like the longest waiting period, Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally making its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S debut this coming Tuesday, July 27, and we're eager to get into the cockpit! Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know what...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Top 10' Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes of work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed yesterday that a 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 punch card on the app, and...
News Ahead Of Joining Xbox Game Pass, Hades Just Won 'Game Of The Year' At GDC 2021
It's going to be a fun August
The Xbox Game Pass releases are coming thick and fast at the moment, and another highly anticipated arrival this August comes in the form of roguelike dungeon crawler Hades, set to join the service on August 13. In the meantime, the game just won yet another award to add to its list of accolades, scooping Game of the...
News Sniper Elite 4 Receives Free Upgrade For Xbox Series X, Series S
"Sniping has never looked better"
Sniper Elite 4 is the latest game to have received the next-gen upgrade treatment today, with an "enhanced" version now available as a free upgrade for Xbox Series X and Series S (included with Xbox Game Pass). The update is said to "deliver gorgeous visuals up to 4K on PS5 and Xbox Series X, super smooth 60 frames...
Video Here's A Look At Microsoft Flight Simulator Running On Xbox Series X
"Never ceases to amaze..."
We're now just a few short days away from the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, July 27, and the first gameplay footage is just beginning to roll out. The video above is one of the first that was posted to YouTube earlier today (by MrNightlife), highlighting over three...
Video The Ascent Gets A Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Learn more about the cyberpunk RPG before it hits Game Pass
The Ascent is an isometric RPG scheduled to launch for Xbox Game Pass on July 29, and ahead of its arrival next week, Xbox has released a 14-minute deep dive to give an indication as to what players can expect. In the video, the team at Neon Giant talk about their love for the sci-fi and...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 22)
"Three entangled stories. One unforgettable adventure."
It's Game Pass day! We've got another three games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, with a brand-new release in the form of Last Stop, which is a new narrative-focused supernatural adventure. (Last Stop isn't available at the time of writing, but will be at some point...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available To Pre-Download With Xbox Game Pass
Prepare for take-off!
The time has almost arrived, folks! As of today, Microsoft Flight Simulator is available to pre-download for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, meaning you can install all 97GB so you're ready to play on release day. To download it, all you need to do is head to the Xbox Game Pass app on your console, find Microsoft Flight...
News Metroidvania Hacking Adventure Recompile Launches On Xbox Game Pass This August
Delve into the ancient, sprawling ruins of the Mainframe
Phigames and Dear Villagers have announced today that Metroidvania hacking adventure Recompile will be arriving for Xbox Series X and Series S on August 19, also joining Xbox Game Pass on the same day. The game is said to feature "stunning visuals, intense combat, tight 3D platforming, and an...
Random Someone Decided To Play Xbox Game Pass On A Smartwatch
Thanks, Project xCloud
A bit like the saying "will it run DOOM?", there are now Xbox fans out there wondering what sort of odd devices they can get Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass services running on. One individual, in particular, has gone to the extent of using a web browser on an Android smartwatch to access the Xbox Game Pass...
News Yep, Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Two OG Classics Next Week
We're winding back the clock
Xbox Game Pass is having a killer month right now, with another 10 games unveiled for the service earlier today, all of which are arriving before the end of July, and among them are two original Xbox classics. Both Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge are joining Xbox Game Pass on July 26,...
News Dirt 5's Super Size Content Pack Introduces More Cars, Tracks And Events
Along with a couple of free circuits
Dirt 5's latest expansion has arrived today in the form of the Super Size Pack, which brings new cars, Career events, sponsors and customisation items to the game. Better yet, there's also some free content for everyone! Let's start with the free content, which arrives in the form of two circuits on the...
News Xbox Has Added Touch Controls To 14 More Game Pass Titles
That's now over 80+ games with touch controls
Microsoft continues to put a lot of focus on adding touch controls to Xbox Game Pass titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming, with another 14 added to the pile today, including the likes of Fable Anniversary, Outlast 2 and Steep. Here's the full list of titles that have received the treatment as of today:...
News These Ten Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 22-29)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another ten games coming to the service over the next week, including the previously revealed Microsoft Flight Simulator and The Ascent. (We've also included two titles below which have joined Xbox Game Pass today, July 20) Here's a list...
News Xbox Game Pass Shooter Lemnis Gate Has Been Delayed Until September
The turn-based, time-looping FPS strategy game
Lemnis Gate is one of the many day one launches scheduled for Xbox Game Pass this year, but it unfortunately won't be releasing this summer as previously stated, having been delayed until September 28. In a message on social media, the team explained that they require "a little more time to ensure...
Rumour Xbox Has Something To Reveal About Cloud Gaming This Week
"Just wait a few days"
It looks like Microsoft has something new to reveal about Xbox Cloud Gaming this week, as Twitter account Aggiornamenti Lumia (which regularly scans the Microsoft Store for upcoming info) has teased a few details. Taking to Twitter, they posted the official image you see below, which highlights something to do with the cloud...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 19-23)
Stop the Time Empress and rewrite the future of the land
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and it's a pretty busy one this week, albeit without any major AAA games hitting the market. The highlight is arguably Cris Tales, which joins Xbox Game Pass at launch on Tuesday. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and...
News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 31)
"Enjoy your vacation" while you can!
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of three games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of July 2021, highlighted by the action-adventure puzzle game The Touryst and roguelike UnderMine. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave around the end of July:...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In July 2021
"We are definitely not in Hawkins anymore..."
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for July, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. Keep in mind that while Space Jam: A New Legacy - The Game was an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk for a while, it has since been made available entirely free-to-play for...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 15)
Say goodbye to your social life
It's Game Pass day! We've got another three games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, with two new entries in the form of Bloodroots and Farming Simulator 19, and The Medium being added to the cloud. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Bloodroots: Console, PC,...
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week (July 14-15)
Last chance to try this retro-inspired Action RPG
In case you'd forgotten, today and tomorrow marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including a couple of older EA Play titles in the form of UFC 1 and 2, along with the popular action-RPG, CrossCode. Here are the five games set to leave today and tomorrow on Xbox Game...
News The Ascent Is Now Available To Pre-Download With Xbox Game Pass
Install the full game prior to launch
We've got a big end to the month coming up for Xbox Game Pass with various day one launches on Xbox Game Pass, and one of those is action-shooter RPG, The Ascent, which can now be pre-downloaded ahead of its July 29 release. To download it, you simply need to navigate to the Xbox Game Pass app and find The...
News Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Might Be Joining Xbox Game Pass Soon
It's been patched on PC for the first time in years
There's a lot of speculation floating around that Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII could be making its Xbox Game Pass debut in the near future, as the game has just been patched on PC for the first time in years. As highlighted by Eurogamer, the patch fixes an issue with Lightning’s voice...
News Yes, FIFA 22 Will Have A Free Trial With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
You'll be able to try before you buy
EA Sports revealed the latest entry in the FIFA series on Sunday (FIFA 22), set to arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 1, and it's been confirmed that a free trial will be available for EA Play members as usual. That means Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will also get a chance to take...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 13-16)
Start your engines!
It's time for your weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and while it's a fairly quiet one this week, it's highlighted by EA and Codemasters' F1 2021, along with another batch of small, but intriguing Xbox Game Pass releases. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (July 13...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Bug Fables Is One Of The Best RPGs On Xbox Right Now
A bug's life
When Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling joined Xbox Game Pass last week, we got stupidly excited. Some of us here have already played the game on our Nintendo Switches over the years, but now the ability to re-experience the game again, complete with better visuals and achievements? It's like a dream come true. Jumping out of the...
News Stylistic Action Beat 'Em Up Bloodroots Punches Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
If it isn't on your radar, it should be
You may or may not have seen that Bloodroots is heading (at launch) to Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and via Xbox Cloud Gaming next week, arriving on Thursday, July 15. The gory top down beat 'em up from developer Paper Cult made something of a name for itself when it launched...
Soapbox Now That It's On Xbox Game Pass, I've Finally Discovered The Joys Of Gang Beasts
Game Pass needed a game like this
It's no secret that despite its incredible library, Xbox Game Pass has been somewhat starved of great party games throughout its lifespan thus far. The are notable exceptions like Overcooked! 2 and Golf With Your Friends, but with the addition of Gang Beasts, it feels like the service has very consciously bolstered...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 8)
"El Presidente is back!"
It's Game Pass day! We've got another three games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, but keep in mind that EA Sports UFC 4 is an EA Play game, so it's only available for Game Pass Ultimate members. EA Play games also don't usually get added until much later in the day, so we might be waiting a while...
News Omno Brings Its World Of Wonders To Xbox Game Pass This Month
"A single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles"
Xbox Game Pass is already packed with additions this month, but another one has just been confirmed in the form of Omno, which is a single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome. The game has been created by solo developer Jonas Manke, and will see you...
News Avalanche Studios CEO: 'Xbox Game Pass Has Been Really Great For Us'
"The business model really works to our advantage"
Avalanche Studios, the team behind the Just Cause series and the upcoming Xbox Series X|S exclusive Contraband, has opened up about the joys of Xbox Game Pass. According to a recent interview with the studio's CEO Pim Holfve, "Game Pass has been really great for ." Holfve was speaking to...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 14-15)
Last chance to try this retro-inspired action RPG
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of July 2021, including a couple of EA Play titles in the form of EA Sports UFC and EA Sports UFC 2. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave around the middle of July:...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 8-15)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another six games coming to the service over the next week, including Tropico 6, Farming Simulator 19 and EA Sports UFC 4. Don't forget that Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Ascent and Cris Tales have all been confirmed for the latter part...
News Xbox Appears To Confirm Two More Titles Heading To Game Pass This July
Including a reimagining of a Skyrim mod
Update: The tweet from Xbox has now been deleted, so either it was a mistake, or the two games were revealed as coming to Xbox Game Pass a little too early. In any case, we'll find out over the next week-or-so! Original story: July is looking to be a huge month for Xbox Game Pass, with games such as Cris...
Random Xbox Challenges YouTuber To Build Wearable 'Baseball Cannon'
To celebrate MLB The Show 21 on Game Pass
In a bit of a random partnership, Xbox Game Pass has sponsored a new video from popular YouTuber Hacksmith Industries, challenging them to create a wearable baseball pitching machine to celebrate MLB The Show 21. The channel, which has over 12 million subscribers, details the process of making the...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Now Available
A whole day earlier than expected
Asobo Studio's A Plague Tale: Innocence was supposed to be getting a free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade (included with Xbox Game Pass) tomorrow, but it appears to have rolled out a day early. We've tested it for ourselves and can confirm that our Xbox Series X tries to download the enhanced version of the...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 6-9)
Return to the grim tale of A Plague Tale: Innocence
We've got another batch of new Xbox releases on the way this week, and while it's somewhat of a quieter selection than we've been used to, it's highlighted by an upgrade for the brilliant A Plague Tale: Innocence on Xbox Game Pass! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One...
News Xbox Still Eager To Fill 'Family-Friendly' Gaps In Its Game Portfolio
And wants to improve "geographic diversity" of first-party studios
Xbox is absolutely killing it right now with studio acquisitions and game announcements, but there's always room for improvement according to Microsoft's gaming division boss, Phil Spencer. During the 500th episode of IGN's Unlocked podcast, the head of Xbox was queried if he felt...
"I am mad enough to burn some bridges"
In an eye-opening Twitter thread, one indie developer has shared his negative experiences with Sony over the years and the hoops he's had to jump through to promote his games. Iain Garner, the co-founder of publisher Neon Doctrine, put together a lengthy Twitter thread about "Platform X", which he claims is "a...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Dev Confirms Performance Details For Xbox Series X|S
And yes, cross-play will be included
It's crazy to think that Microsoft Flight Simulator will be available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S via Xbox Game Pass this month, and developer Asobo Studio has been talking a bit more about it in a Q&A on Twitch. As recapped by Twinfinite, a developer confirmed during the stream that the game will run...
News Six More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 1)
Including this popular multiplayer party game
It's Game Pass day! We've got another six games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, including the likes of Gang Beasts, Bug Fables and LIMBO, with the majority already available right now. The game we might have to wait a few hours for is
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News GreedFall's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Now Available, Included With Game Pass
Explore Teer Fradee in up to 4K UHD
The cult RPG hit GreedFall has now been optimised for Xbox Series X|S. Along with that, The De Vespe Conspiracy DLC is also available to purchase either separately or bundled into the new Gold Edition. Next-gen players will be able to take advantage of up to 4K visuals, fast loading, and 60fps in performance...
News These Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (June 30)
Last chance to slay those ferocious monsters
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of eight more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including some big hitters such as Monster Hunter: World, Soulcalibur VI and Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite. Here are the eight games set to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Dungeon Crawler 'Going Under' Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Fight the power
Team 17's fantastic satirical dungeon crawler Going Under is now available for Xbox Game Pass members on console, PC, and via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Ever had a job you hated with bosses you'd love to fight? Going Under lets you live out that dream with its setting being based around you playing an unpaid intern in a failing start-up...
News Xbox Mobile Accessories Are Expanding To iOS Devices
Aiming to make Xbox Cloud Gaming as easy as possible
Now that everyone on iOS who is an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member can take advantage of Cloud Gaming, a new range of 'Designed for Xbox' accessories have been revealed to be used with iOS devices. One of the most used controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming, the Backbone One, is now an official...
Feature Ahead Of The New Space Jam Xbox Game, Do You Remember The 1996 Original?
Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam
It's quite crazy to think that 25 years since the last Space Jam film, we're not only getting a standalone sequel this July, but Xbox is also getting an exclusive game - albeit pretty different to the official tie-in that released back in 1996. The developer isn't the same, the expectation isn't the same, and...
News Gang Beasts Will Add Cross-Play When It Joins Xbox Game Pass, But Not With PlayStation
'PlayStation isn't feasible at the moment'
We've got a bunch of games heading to Xbox Game Pass later this week, including the hugely popular party game Gang Beasts, and the extra good news is that it will be adding cross-play between Xbox and PC on the same day. The downside? PlayStation isn't joining the party for the time being, with the Gang...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 29 - July 2)
Become the Slayer on Xbox Series X and S
It's time for another brand-new week of Xbox releases, and we've got some interesting titles arriving over the next few days, including a pretty big batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, along with various next-gen upgrades. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New...
News Phil Spencer Thanks The Fans As Xbox Game Pass Trends On Twitter
"We appreciate all the love..."
If you're not really a Twitter user, you might have missed that Xbox Game Pass absolutely exploded with popularity on the social media platform last night, which prompted various Xbox employees to acknowledge how it was trending. This included the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, who issued a small message of thanks to...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In July 2021
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
We've got a pretty exciting July to look forward to on Xbox, with a whole bunch of Xbox Game Pass additions already confirmed including The Ascent and Cris Tales, and the biggest highlight arriving in the form of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and S. Plus, there are next-gen upgrades, free-to-play...
News Get The Tractor Ready, Farming Simulator 19 Appears To Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
It's being advertised as "now available"
We've got some potentially great news for Farming Sim fans! It looks like Farming Simulator 19 is primed for Xbox Game Pass soon, as Xbox is actually advertising it as "now available" with the service... even though it isn't (yet). A few Xbox users have pointed this out over the past 24 hours, where it's...
News Fan Art Showcasing Every Day One Xbox Game Pass Title Shows How Impressive The Service Is
So. Many. Games.
With so many day one drops into Xbox Game Pass, we can often forget how many we've actually had. We're undeniably spoiled with the games that come the day of their launch. MLB The Show 21, Outriders, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - this isn't even counting all the upcoming games. One fan has created a piece of fan art,...
News Team 17's Going Under Is Also Joining Xbox Game Pass This Month
This announcement was living in a land down under
It seems in Xbox's Game Pass announcement yesterday the team accidentally missed out one title, as Going Under has been spotted on the Xbox app arriving into the service on June 29. Team 17's game is a self aware dungeon crawler that sets itself apart from the traditional fantasy setting by putting...
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