Xbox Game Pass News
April2021
Reaction Xbox Game Pass Has Become A Gold Mine For Sports Fans
It's a pretty incredible selection
Well, well, well! Have you recovered from yesterday's news yet? We were hit with the absolute bombshell (seriously, we had to do a triple-take to make sure it wasn't an April Fools' joke) that Sony's MLB The Show 21 would be coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one of launch - yes, a PlayStation Studios title entering...
News Incredibly, Sony Is Bringing MLB The Show 21 To Xbox Game Pass
Arriving on the day of launch this month
April Fools' Day is over, folks! Microsoft has announced that Sony is bringing its upcoming PlayStation Studios baseball title MLB The Show 21 to Xbox Game Pass on the day of release - April 20. Incredible! The game will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it arrives in just a few...
News EA's FIFA 21 & NHL 21 Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
As part of the EA Play program
We've got some great news for fans of EA's sports titles! It was revealed recently that NHL 21 would be coming to EA Play in April, and now we've got a date - April 12 - while the mega popular FIFA 21 will also be joining EA Play this May, and both will be available at no extra charge with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate...
News The New Map In Among Us Has A Seriously Cool Halo Easter Egg
Keep your eyes peeled
Among Us hasn't made the jump to consoles yet, but it is available on Xbox Game Pass for PC. As of yesterday, a new map launched, and fans have found a cool Halo Easter Egg residing on it. Known as The Airship, the map is actually based on one of developer Innersloth's previous games known as Harry Stickmin, which some fans...
News Co-Op RPG Shooter Outriders Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Square Enix's big new release has arrived
Today's the day! Square Enix and People Can Fly's new co-op RPG shooter Outriders is officially available across all platforms as of today, and it's also included on console and Android devices with Xbox Game Pass. If you've never heard of Outriders, the game is a 1-3 player 'drop-in-drop-out' shooter set...
March2021
News These Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (March 31)
Take your final Journey to the Savage Planet
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of a few more games from the Xbox Game Pass library. Fortunately it's only a small selection, but we are losing a few gems including the excellent Journey to the Savage Planet. Here's the complete list of games set to leave over the next 24 hours:...
News The Retro-Futuristic Narita Boy Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
The Digital Kingdom needs a hero
We've got just the one Xbox Game Pass title arriving today, and it takes the form of radical action-adventure Narita Boy, which is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Android (Project xCloud). The game is centred around a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom,...
News Xbox Japan Collabs With Hololive YouTuber To Promote Game Pass
As part of an hour-long stream
We all know how much Xbox head Phil Spencer wants to improve the brand's reputation in Japan, and following Xbox Game Pass's launch in the country last year, it looks like the marketing team is really trying to ramp things up. Earlier today, popular Virtual YouTuber Shishiro Botan hosted an hour-long promotional...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 30 - April 2)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's not particularly surprising that this week is looking quiet for new releases, but we do have one major title arriving on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass in the form of Square Enix's Outriders! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (March 30 -...
News PlayStation Now Offers $1 Month Trial To Rival Xbox Game Pass
But only for a very limited time
Microsoft has been offering an on-and-off $1 month trial for the hugely popular Xbox Game Pass service for a very long time now, and interestingly, Sony's PlayStation Now alternative appears to be (temporarily) adopting a similar strategy. The difference in PlayStation's case is that this is (so far) a very limited...
News Microsoft Highlights Over 20 Indie Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass
We've got some great titles on the way
Today's Xbox Indie Showcase was very busy to say the least, and Xbox Game Pass played a starring role in the show, with loads of games announced as coming to the service at some point in the future. Microsoft couldn't actually fit most of the announcements in, and so above, you'll find an overview of (nearly)...
News Second Extinction Is Shooting Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This April
Big map. Big dinosaurs. Big guns.
We've been excited about the upcoming online FPS Second Extinction for a while now, and we're even more excited today because the game has officially been announced as coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 28! The game will also be launching as part of Xbox Game Preview that same day, and takes the form of an intense...
News The Highly Rated Art Of Rally Is Driving Onto Xbox Game Pass
"Race in the golden era of rally"
If you're a keen Steam user on PC then you'll have probably run into indie gem Art of Rally at some point, as it boasts "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on the platform, and now it's coming to Xbox Game Pass later this year. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and features a...
Rumour Square Enix Has Another Batch Of Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass
"It's an open secret in the industry"
You might have seen over the past 24 hours that a rumour has been doing the rounds on social media about more Square Enix games possibly coming to Xbox Game Pass, and specifically more than six of them. Yesterday, out of the blue, IGN Korea stated (in a Google Translated comment) that "it is an open secret in...
News Sea Of Thieves Wins 2021 BAFTA Award For Best 'Evolving Game'
Congratulations to the team at Rare
Rare's Sea of Thieves recently celebrated its third anniversary, and now, to top it off - this unique pirate sandbox has been recognised as the 'Best Evolving Game' of 2020 at this year's BAFTAs. It managed to fend off other titles such as Destiny 2, No Man's Sky and
Feature You Can Play The Entire Yakuza Series On Xbox From Today, And Here's Why You Should
Just do it!
It's official! From today you can now play every mainline Yakuza entry on Xbox and there's never been a better time to dive in. From the melodramatic intensity of Yakuza 0, all the way to the over-the-top nature of Yakuza: Like A Dragon - the series has something for everyone. Outside of the latter, they're all on Xbox Game Pass, too,...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 25)
Embark on an epic journey across the wondrous world of Orsterra
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another five games joining the service today, including another Yakuza game in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, along with the very surprise inclusion of hit RPG, Octopath Traveler! Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:...
News The Evil Within's Xbox Game Pass For PC Version Contains New Features
You can now play the game in first-person
The Evil Within launched on Xbox Game Pass for PC earlier this month, and it's now been updated to bring a ton of new features to the game - not found in the Steam version. As reported by Wccftech, players via Xbox Game Pass for PC will now be able to play the game in first-person mode - a feature which was...
News Descenders Dev Says Xbox Game Pass Helped The Game Sell 'A Ton'
"The main thing for us is that sales didn't go down"
We always see games going onto Xbox Game Pass, but do we ever stop to think how developers are benefiting from having their game readily available in a subscription package? The founder of the studio, No More Robots, has explained how their games even sell "a ton" of copies despite being included...
Rumour Microsoft Is Still Trying To Bring Ubisoft+ To Xbox Game Pass
"They're trying to make that happen"
There was a lot of discussion late last year when it was rumoured that Ubisoft+ could join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at some point in the future, and those rumours don't appear to be going away anytime soon. Windows Central's Jez Corden stated the rumour had "a strong chance of being true" at the time, and now...
News Xbox Game Pass Subscribers 'Spend 20% More On Gaming', Says Exec
That's a lot of moolah
Ever wondered how Xbox Game Pass seems to be the gift that keeps on giving? Well, one of those reasons appears to be due to the fact that subscribers "spend 20% on more gaming" if they're part of the service, according to one Microsoft executive. Sarah Bond, vice president of the gaming ecosystem at Microsoft, has recently...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 23-26)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a busy one this week, with loads of games on the way, including some major releases, an Xbox Series X upgrade for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, and more Game Pass titles! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (March 16-19): Optimised...
PSA: Remember to manually save your games!
It's 15 years to the day that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion hit the Xbox 360, and 15 long years I've held a bitterness towards the game. I'm going to throw this out there now before the comment sections become a public roasting - I love Oblivion. It was the first game that got me into the RPG genre and...
News Microsoft Is Testing Dual Screen Support For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Perfect for Surface Duo owners
If you're fortunate enough to have picked up a Microsoft Surface Duo recently, you'll be glad to know that the team at Xbox has begun testing dual screen support for using touch controls with select Xbox Cloud Gaming titles. This has been rolled out as part of the latest update to the Xbox Game Pass Beta app, allowing...
Random Xbox Controller Disconnects Lead To Weird Messages In Undertale
That's not creepy at all...
Toby Fox's cult-hit RPG Undertale got a surprise release on Xbox Game Pass earlier this week. While it's mostly the same game, it's also got a slot machine in it, which has bumped up the game's age rating. That's not all, though. Now that Xbox players have had more time with this release, many have discovered some funny...
Guide All EA Play Games Included With Xbox Game Pass For PC
All 130+ EA games available with Game Pass for PC
It's a big week for PC gaming fans! EA Play officially joined Xbox Game Pass for PC yesterday, bringing over 130 (!) fantastic games to your membership at no extra charge, including many titles exclusive to the PC service. Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can access these...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (March 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program has been pretty quiet so far in March, but we've now got a couple of Perks to share, and Microsoft says it has more to come throughout the rest of the month. Here are the new Perks you can get your hands on this month (so far): Apex Legends - N7 Weapon...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For iOS Is 'Not Very Far Away', Says Microsoft
It shouldn't be too long now
Microsoft has had some very publicised issues in bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud) to iOS devices, but according to the team at Xbox, it's "not very far" away at this point. This was stated in a new Cloud Gaming "official walkthrough" video posted to the Xbox YouTube channel earlier today, where...
News NieR: Automata Reportedly Runs Better On Xbox Game Pass For PC Over The Steam Version
Good to know!
This month has seen a gargantuan amount of games being added into Xbox Game Pass, one of which being the excellent NieR: Automata on PC. According to a recent report, it’s also been discovered to run better than its Steam counterpart, as it's based on the 'Become as Gods' version rather than the Steam 'Game of the YoRHa' version. As...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 18)
Well actually, it's a lot more than that
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four specific games joining the service today, including the long-awaited arrival of Star Wars: Squadrons, but don't forget that EA Play is also bringing 60+ games to PC users as well! Here are the new games you'll be able to download with Xbox Game Pass today: EA...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In March 2021
It's been a HUGE month for Game Pass!
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in March 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 happening this March...
News EA Play Officially Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC Tomorrow
Featuring over 60 amazing PC games
The time has finally arrived! After originally being expected to arrive last year, EA Play is now finally joining Xbox Game Pass for PC tomorrow, March 18th, bringing over 60 EA games to the service for PC players. Available at 2pm PT, you'll be able to download the EA Desktop app within the Xbox app to get access...
News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (March 31)
Don't forget to Journey to the Savage Planet
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of just three games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of March, with the most notable of the bunch arguably being Journey to the Savage Planet. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on March 31st:...
News These 12 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 16 - April 1)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 12 (!) games coming to the service soon - some of which we already knew about, and some complete surprises! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform Mar 16 Undertale Console, PC,...
News Surprise! Undertale Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
The announcements keep on coming
Microsoft is on an absolute roll at the moment, and the latest announcement is that Undertale is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S tomorrow via Xbox Game Pass. While the game has been available on PC for a while now, this marks the first time it's hit Xbox consoles. Players won't be able to carry over their...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 16-19)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're back to quite a busy schedule over the next few days, featuring some intriguing new titles as well as a long-awaited Xbox Series X upgrade for Marvel's Avengers! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 16-19): Optimised For...
News These Five Bethesda Games Are Getting FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X
Update: And they're arriving today
Update (Mon 15th Mar, 2021 16:08 GMT): Microsoft has confirmed that these five games will receive their FPS Boosts today (Monday, March 15th) on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and you can see the full lineup below. Each game will be getting a boost from 30 frames per-second to (nearly) 60 frames, but Fallout 4...
News It's Official, Outriders Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass At Launch
Don't you just love Game Pass?
It's official! After being heavily teased late last week, it's now been confirmed that Square Enix's co-op shooter Outriders will launch as part of Xbox Game Pass on April 1st for console and Android. Don't you just love Game Pass? For those who are unaware, Outriders is a 1-3 player co-op RPG shooter set in an...
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (March 15)
Toss a final coin to your Witcher
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, with the most notable of the bunch easily being CD Projekt Red's epic RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Sad times! Here's the complete list of games set to leave over the next 24 hours: Date Game Platform March...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Teasing A ‘Mysterious’ Game Coming To The Service
What could it be?
As if a tsunami of Bethesda titles wasn’t enough, Xbox Game Pass is teasing yet another new addition to the service. In a recent tweet, Xbox Game Pass posted one of their iconic fake emails which are usually home to hidden teases for upcoming titles. This time, the email confirms another new game is coming to the service,...
News These 20 Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 12)
It's a Bethesda special!
Update (Fri 12th Mar, 2021 10:00 GMT): And they're live! These 20 games are now included with Xbox Game Pass. Original story (Thu 11th Mar, 2021 18:18 GMT): The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! As hinted at earlier this week, Microsoft has now unveiled another 20 (yes, that's 20!) games available on the...
News Xbox Will Deliver Exclusive Bethesda Games 'Where Game Pass Exists'
"That's our goal, that's why we're doing this"
Xbox and Bethesda are officially a thing, much like the 'will they, won't they' couple you see in every single rom-com. Together the companies are committed to delivering great games, but more specifically, they're looking to bring "great exclusive" titles to platforms that allow Xbox Game Pass. In a...
News 'Handful' Of Bethesda Games To Receive FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X|S
"We’ll have more to share on that soon"
Microsoft has announced as part of today's 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' roundtable that not only are 20 Bethesda games joining Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, but some of them will also be getting FPS Boosts on Xbox Series X & S. This was mentioned during the presentation, as well as in an official Xbox Wire blog:...
News Fallout 4, The Evil Within Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass This Friday
We're just waiting on an announcement now
Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed yesterday as part of the completed acquisition of Bethesda that Microsoft would be adding more Bethesda games to Xbox Game Pass this week, and it looks like we know two of them. Twitter user ALumia_Italia has spotted PC bundles for Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition and The...
News Looks Like EA Play Will Finally Join Xbox Game Pass For PC Soon
New games have been spotted on the MS Store
There's been a little bit of disgruntlement in the Xbox PC community ever since EA Play was surprisingly delayed for Xbox Game Pass for PC indefinitely back in December 2020, but it now looks like it's finally on the way. Twitter user ALumia_Italia has discovered that three new EA Play branded titles have...
Talking Point What Do You Think About Certain Bethesda Games Being Xbox Exclusives?
And which games do you think it'll apply to?
So, unless you've been living under a rock, today's biggest story is that Microsoft has finally acquired Bethesda. It's been a long time coming, but we're glad to finally have official confirmation that the deal is complete. And with such a deal, some questions are starting to get answered - albeit in...
Guide Every Bethesda Game Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass In 2021
Here's what we're hoping to see
Update (Tue 9th Mar, 2021 15:30 GMT): Microsoft has announced today as part of its completed acquisition of Bethesda that more games will be added to Xbox Game Pass this week, so we're recycling this guide from January to give you an idea of what we could see. Which games do you want the most? Let us know down below...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Bethesda Games Later This Week
What do you want to see?
It's all happening today! Microsoft has confirmed that its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, has officially gone through, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this week as a result. Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the news in a blog post earlier today: "To properly celebrate this special...
News Xbox Has Confirmed 'Some' New Bethesda Titles Will Be Exclusives
Well, there we have it
As Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda has finally gone through, the companies have confirmed that certain future titles will only be available exclusively to Xbox and PC players. In an Xbox Wire post welcoming Bethesda to Xbox Game Studios, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, stated that Xbox, PC and Game Pass "will be the best...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 8-12)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There aren't too many new releases on the way again over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to, including an Xbox Series X upgrade for Crash Bandicoot 4! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 8-12):...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Makes The Jump To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate On March 18th
Update: We've got an official date!
Update: EA has today confirmed that Star Wars: Squadrons will join EA Play on March 18th! Original story (Thu 25th Feb, 2021 20:45 GMT): EA has already announced this week that Madden NFL 21 will be joining EA Play (and therefore, Xbox Game P
News Industry Insider Hints At Watch Dogs: Legion Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Game Pass could be getting a slice of British culture
Industry insider and XboxEra podcast co-host, Shpeshal Ed, has heavily implied that Watch Dogs: Legion could be making its way to Xbox Game Pass soon. In a recent tweet, Ed shared a fairly vague comments, but emphasised three words: Game, Passes, and Legion. This has sparked many commenters to...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 4)
Ready for the tip-off?
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, two of which are actually variants of the same thing (Football Manager), although one is the full fat PC version, while the other is the slightly less in-depth Xbox version, which just so happens to work on PC as well. Confusing! Here are the...
Talking Point Is Xbox Being Too Quiet So Far This Year?
We're missing those Xbox events
We’re a few months into 2021 and we’re getting more announcements for new games and release dates every week, but it seems Microsoft is being pretty quiet on the Xbox front. The past few weeks have given us a Nintendo Direct and a Sony State of Play, both of which delivered news for the next few months on Nintendo...
Mini Review Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition - Say Goodbye To Your Spare Time
But prepare for some awkward controls
Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition joins Xbox Game Pass this week, so we've put together this little mini review so you know what to expect. The Xbox Edition is playable on Xbox consoles and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere. We're willing to bet if you're reading this review, you've know at least something about...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (March 15)
Toss a final coin to your Witcher
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of March, with the most notable of the bunch easily being CDPR's beloved The Witcher 3. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in mid-March: Date Game Platform March 15 Alvastia...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (March & April 2021)
The latest batch of titles
Update: We've now got a date for Squadrons! It'll arrive via EA Play on March 18th. Original story: The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another six games coming to the service soon - five of which are arriving in March, although we already knew about some of them...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 2-5)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There aren't too many new releases on the way over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to, and hopefully a few more Game Pass additions will arrive as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 2-5):...
February2021
Video Here's A Fresh Look At The Upcoming Project xCloud App For PC
Complete with 1080p streaming
Microsoft has plans to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud) to Windows 10 PCs at some point in 2021, and based on this new footage, it looks like won't have to wait too long until we can get our hands on it. As highlighted by The Verge's Tom Warren, this unreleased app not only allows you to stream games via...
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Feb 28)
They're being ejected from the party
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, which makes up a bunch of excellent indie titles including Oxenfree and The Jackbox Party Pack 4. Here's the complete list of games set to leave over the next 24 hours: Date
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Game Pass Racers Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent arrival of Codemasters' Dirt 5 on Xbox Game Pass, we're taking a look at some of the best racing games available on Xbox Game Pass. Let's take a look at what we're working with: Assetto Corsa This is not just a game. This is real sim...
News NHL 21 Skates Over To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate This April
Let's play some hockey!
You might have missed it amidst the big Star Wars: Squadrons announcement yesterday, but EA revealed that NHL 21 will be coming to EA Play, and therefore Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, this April. No further details were provided, so we're still waiting on an exact date, but rest assured you'll be able to check out the latest game...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 25)
Disembark, Commander, and leave your mark on the galaxy
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, two of which are brand-new to the service (Dirt 5 and Elite: Dangerous), and two of which have now been added to Game Pass for PC as well. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:...
News Tron Inspired Narita Boy Launches On Xbox Game Pass This March
Acting as a love letter to the 80s
Update (Wed 24th Feb, 2021 19:15 GMT): We've got a date! Narita Boy will launch on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass in just a few short weeks on March 30th, as revealed by publisher Team17 earlier today. Original story (Wed 3rd Feb, 2021 20:45 GMT): Narita Boy, a Tron inspired side-scrolling adventure from publisher...
Talking Point What Xbox Game Pass Games Do You Want In March 2021?
What are you hoping to see?
It's almost that time again! Microsoft will be revealing the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for March 2021 over the next week-or-so, along with the games that are set to leave the service as well. Of course, we're not officially done with February yet, with some major releases on the way this week including...
News Killer Queen Black Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Attack, fly, and stay alive
Get ready to attack, fly and stay alive! Killer Queen Black is now available with Xbox Game Pass as of today, and can be played across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Android (but not PC). The game is a multiplayer-focused platform strategy game in which you can play with up to eight players online or locally. It's...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 23-26)
Ready for some crazy Taxi Chaos?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're back to another pretty busy selection over the next few days, with lots of games arriving on the Microsoft Store, along with a new batch of Xbox Game Pass additions. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Feb 23-26): Xbox...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (February 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
Update: More Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks have arrived over the past few weeks, so we've added them all to the list below. The most recent is a Gothic Armour Set for free-to-play action RPG Path of Exile. Original story (Sat 30th Jan, 2021 16:00 GMT): The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program has been...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 18)
Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit!
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, spanning titles for console, PC and Android, including the destruction-filled Wreckfest and award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Game Pass Will Continue To Prioritise 'Quality Over Quantity', Says Microsoft
"It's not intended to be filled with thousands of games..."
Microsoft's Ben Decker, head of gaming services marketing at Xbox, has been talking a bit about Xbox Game Pass in a fantastic new article by Eurogamer, highlighting the service's focus on curation. When asked about the size of the Xbox Game Pass library and whether curation was the goal,...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In February 2021
Update: The full list has been revealed!
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in February 2021? It can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this February. Xbox Game...
News SEGA Is 'Really Happy' With The Results Of Xbox Game Pass
"We wanted to take advantage of a great new opportunity"
Xbox Game Pass is the gift that keeps on giving to consumers, but developers and publishers have also expressed their admiration for the service over the years - including SEGA, which is "really happy" with the results. In an extensive rundown about Xbox Game Pass over at Eurogamer, SEGA...
News Seven More Games Are Getting Touch Controls For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Coming later this week
Xbox has announced a new batch of games to receive touch controls from February 18th. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to take full advantage of touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android devices. The latest Xbox Wire post highlighted which games will be available for players later this week: Bridge...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Latest World Update Heads To The UK & Ireland
Available for free today
Microsoft Flight Simulator has today unleashed its third World Update following the Japan and USA focused updates last year, and this one heads to the UK and Ireland to provide simmers with a "dazzling flight experience." The update adds high-resolution 3D photogrammetry for the cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge,...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (February 24-28)
Last chance to say goodbye
Microsoft has today unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of February, with the most notable arguably being Dirt 4 - which is being replaced by Dirt 5 a day later. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in late February: Date Game Platform Feb...
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 18-25)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another seven games coming to the service in the latter part of February, including Wreckfest and Xbox Series X optimised racer Dirt 5! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform Feb 18 Code Vein
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 17-19)
Live a unique, old-school fantasy adventure
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We haven't got any major releases on the way this week, but nevertheless there are plenty of intriguing and varied indie titles hitting the Microsoft Store! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases (Feb 17-19):...
News A Way Out Creator Weighs In On Xbox Game Pass Again, Says He's Not Sure About The Model
"If it affects how we make games, then we have a problem"
A Way Out and upcoming It Takes Two creator Josef Fares seems to have a lot to say about the Xbox Game Pass type of model these days, as he's been spotted again weighing in on the service. Speaking with Polygon
News R8 Games Hit The Brakes On Pacer's Xbox Launch, Devs Tease Possible Game Pass Addition
"Some last minute opportunities have been confirmed"
After previously being announced to finally be launching on Xbox One this week, R8 Games has delayed the release of Pacer again to March 9th to put the game in a "better position" for everyone. The Xbox release was already coming far later than the other platforms' release, which saw the light of...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week (Feb 15-16)
And possibly even a fifth
In case you'd forgotten, today and tomorrow marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, and possibly even one more, as DiRT 4 was quietly added to the list of upcoming removals last week as well. Here's the complete list of games set to leave over the next 24 hours-or-so: Date
Feature 10 Multiplayer Games To Play This Valentine's Day On Xbox Game Pass
Spend a romantic evening with Game Pass
With it being Valentine's Day, you're undoubtedly going to want to spend time with your loved one, and what better way than curling up on the sofa, playing a good game together. Sometimes a game can make or break a relationship (we're looking at you Overcooked 2), but when it goes well, it can truly highlight...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 11)
Microsoft, uh, finds a way
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, spanning titles for console, PC and Android, including some big hitters such as Final Fantasy XII and Jurassic World Evolution. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age (Console,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 9-12)
Return to a world of charming horror
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release of next week is Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares II, but we've also got plenty of other intriguing titles to look forward to, including new Game Pass additions! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases...
News UK Mobile Provider EE Is Giving Away Xbox Bundles Worth £218
Part of the Samsung Galaxy partnership
You might have missed this news which went somewhat under the radar a couple of weeks ago, as UK mobile provider EE has revealed it's giving away special Xbox 'Gaming Unleashed' bundles with new Samsung Galaxy phones. Specifically, purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G with a Smart...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 4)
Become the Falconeer and soar through the skies
Update: Monster Hunter: World has also unexpectedly been added to Android, which we've added below. Original story: It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, including an Xbox console exclusive in the excellent The Falconeer, which is also enhanced for Xbox...
News Xbox Accidentally 'Includes' Every Single Game With Game Pass
Now that's what you call value!
Microsoft certainly got a lot of Xbox fans' hopes up yesterday when it emerged that every single game and movie had been added to Xbox Game Pass... but of course, that's not exactly what happened! Fans started noticing this and quickly took to social media to start detailing their findings, questioning what was going...
News Microsoft Adds Touch Controls To 13 More Xbox Game Pass Titles
A huge selection of fantastic games
As February's first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles have been announced, so has a sleuth of titles to now receive touch controls via Microsoft's cloud gaming service. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to take full advantage of the following games on their Android devices, as they've each been reworked to...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (February 15-16)
Including a bunch of Xbox 360 titles
Microsoft has today unveiled the next set of four games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle of February, with the most notable being Ninja Gaiden II and Shadows of the Damned (EA Play). Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in mid-February: Date Game Platform Feb 15 De...
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 4-11)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another seven games coming to the service in the early part of February, including The Falconeer and Final Fantasy XII! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform Feb 4 Ghost of a Tale PC Feb 4
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Is Loving Desperados III On Game Pass
The boss has given his verdict!
Desperados III is a great, underrated gem and Xbox boss Phil Spencer seems to agree, after he recently praised the game on Twitter. Congratulating developer Mimimi and publisher THQ Nordic on their recent nomination for Strategy / Simulation Game of the Year at the DICE Awards, Spencer stated that he's started...
Feature These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 2-5)
Savage combat and mystical adventures await
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! Unfortunately, we're back to another very quiet few days for new releases, but there are still some big titles on the way, and hopefully some more Game Pass additions soon as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox...
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News Xbox Partners With Pringles UK For Series X, Game Pass Giveaways
Every can comes with a free seven-day code
Xbox has partnered with Pringles UK for a brand-new set of giveaways that includes a free seven-day trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with every single can, along with a chance to win an Xbox Series X. To enter into the competition for the Series X (and redeem your code), here's what you need to do:...
News These 8 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Jan 29)
FFXV is on the way out
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of eight more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, which makes up a bunch of indie titles along with the much-loved Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition. Here's the complete list of games set to leave over the next 24 hours: Note: Microsoft has stated these games are leaving...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 28)
Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another five games joining the service today, and there are some huge additions amongst them, including psychological horror The Medium and The Yakuza Remastered Collection. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Prison Architect...
Poll How Long Until Xbox Game Pass Gets A Price Increase?
Do you think it'll happen this year?
Recovered from the stress of last week's news yet? Fortunately, after Microsoft announced a major price increase for Xbox Live Gold, the company quickly went back on its decision within just a few hours. Nevertheless, when thinking about Xbox Game Pass, there will inevitably come a time when Microsoft considers...
News Xbox Game Pass Now Has 18 Million Subscribers, Confirms Microsoft
And Xbox Live has 100 million monthly users
Microsoft unveiled its latest financial earnings report for Q2 2021 earlier today, and in a conference call following the report, the company confirmed that Xbox Game Pass has now reached a massive 18 million subs (thanks The Verge). This means the ever-growing subscription service has grown by three...
News Project Winter Delayed For Xbox Game Pass, Now Arrives In February
"We have decided to play it safe"
There were originally supposed to be two games arriving with Xbox Game Pass today, January 26th, but instead it's just the one (Cyber Shadow) as Project Winter has officially been delayed until February 4th, 2021. The team behind the multiplayer social deception game revealed the news
News Cyber Shadow Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
"The quintessential Ninja Action game"
Ready to check out the "quintessential Ninja Action game"? Cyber Shadow is now available with Xbox Game Pass as of today, and can be played across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PC and Android. The game is a 2D action-platformer which challenges you to take down more than a dozen apocalyptic bosses, ranging...
Talking Point What Xbox Game Pass Games Do You Want In February 2021?
Got anything particular in mind?
It's almost that time again! Microsoft will be revealing the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for February 2021 over the next week-or-so, along with the games that are set to leave the service as well. Of course, we're not officially done with January yet, with some major releases on the way including Xbox...
Video Here's The First 18 Minutes Of Xbox Series X Horror The Medium
Releasing with Xbox Game Pass this week
One of January's biggest releases has almost arrived! Bloober Team's Xbox Series X|S console exclusive The Medium hits Xbox Game Pass this Thursday, and IGN has shared a look at the first 18 minutes of the game. In the video above, you can get a good look at how gameplay works in the psychological horror...
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