News Microsoft Responds To Negative Feedback For Halo Infinite's Visuals
Aaron Greenberg speaks out
News Various Games Go Free On Xbox, But Now Returning To Full Price
Update: Most are no longer free
News Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Countdown Sale 2020
But only while stocks last
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News Team Ninja Has No Plans For A New Ninja Gaiden, But Would Love To See It Return To Xbox
"The series has had a long history on Microsoft‘s consoles"
Team Ninja has delivered some sad news for Xbox fans, as it's confirmed there are currently no plans for a Ninja Gaiden sequel, nor is the Nioh series in the pipeline to arrive on Xbox, at least anytime soon. In a recent interview with VGC, series director Fumihiko Yasuda was quizzed on...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Appears To Be Getting An Xbox Demo Soon
By the gods!
The fantastic Immortals Fenyx Rising looks to be getting a demo soon if a recent leak is to be believed, offering more players the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about. A Twitter bot which scans the PlayStation Store has recently detected an Immortals Fenyx Rising - Demo, indicating the previously released trial for Google...
Guide How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2021
January 19th Quests now live
Have you heard of Xbox Game Pass Quests? For subscribers to the service, they're a great way of earning extra money while trying out some different games. In this article, you'll find guides for completing the game-specific Xbox Game Pass Quests every single week, helping you to maximise your Microsoft Rewards points in...
News CD Projekt Is Facing Another Cyberpunk 2077 Class Action Lawsuit
Yep, it's happened again
Things keep getting worse for CD Projekt, now facing another lawsuit over the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. An announcement on its investor website shows a new lawsuit has been filed in the US over “Market Abuse Regulation”, to which the publisher has stated it “will undertake vigorous action to defend itself against any...
News Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 29)
Update: More titles added to the list
Update (Tue 19th Jan, 2021 16:00 GMT): Microsoft has today added more games to the list of removals for late January, as well as changing the date from January 31st to January 29th. We've updated the table below. Original story (Mon 18th Jan, 2021 11:45 GMT): The official Xbox app for mobile has now unveiled...
Deals Massive Resident Evil Xbox Sale Now Live, Here's What's Included
Discounts on over 30 franchise titles
As you might have seen already, this week's list of Xbox deals is packed with over 400 games and DLC offers, and that includes a massive Resident Evil franchise sale across three generations of Xbox. Below, we've included every single Resident Evil offer available over the next week, from the backwards...
News Balan Wonderworld Is Getting A Free Demo On Xbox Later This Month
From the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog
Square Enix has revealed that Balan Wonderworld will be receiving a demo on January 28th. The news was announced in a tweet, highlighting that the demo will contain various levels from the game. Gematsu reported that the demo will grant access to Acts 1 and 2 of Chapter 1, Act 1 of Chapter 4, and Act 1 of...
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 21-28)
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 in the early part of December, and we also know that Project Winter is arriving soon as well. Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform January 21 Control...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Hitman 3
A spectacular end to the trilogy?
The first reviews for this week's release of Hitman 3 have gone live today, and as the previews predicted, they're looking incredibly positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... We're also working on a review of Hitman 3, so look out for it in the near future. VG247 (5/5) "Taken...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Dev 'Won't Close The Door' On Xbox One Version
"It's a little bit too early to talk about it"
After months of speculation, Asobo Studios finally announced recently that it would be bringing Microsoft Flight Simulator to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this summer, but there was no mention of an Xbox One version. Now, head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann has suggested to Eurogamer...
Deals 400+ Games / DLC Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 19-26)
It's another jam-packed week of offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've actually got over 400 of them to sort through this week, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Big Bundle, Franchise and Countdown Add-On sales. Crazy! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and...
News Battlefield 6 Rumoured To Be A Cross-Gen Reboot, Multiplayer Aiming For 128 Players
EA previously gave a glimpse at the game's graphics engine
The upcoming Battlefield 6 is said to be a soft reboot for the series, across two generations, and with multiplayer to focus on 128 players, an insider has claimed. As reported by VGC, information for the new title comes from apparent leaker Tom Henderson, who has previously suggested...
News Microsoft Reportedly Seeking To Acquire 'Big Names' For Future Buyouts
"There are some big industry names out there being approached"
It seems the acquisition train has no attempts at slowing down as a journalist has recently claimed that the company is looking to acquire more buyouts, along with Amazon and Google entering the fold. According to BWWMediaGroup's executive editor Brad Sams' recent YouTube video...
Random eBay Customer Orders A PS5 Controller, Receives A Painted Xbox Controller
That's some serious commitment for a prank
Ever ordered a controller and got one for another console? We haven't either, but one unlucky Reddit user seems to suffered exactly that fate, having reportedly been gifted a fairly unusual controller. After ordering a shiny new PS5 controller off eBay, Reddit user crihyde shared the end result of what...
Guide Best Xbox Series X And Xbox One RPGs
The best modern Xbox RPGs you can play right now
In recent years, the RPG genre has exploded in popularity, hitting the mainstream in a way like never before. Previously, Western RPGs were hard to come by, but now they're everywhere. Even the JRPG market has exploded worldwide, enticing many players to lose themselves in a variety of worlds. Both...
Video Hitman 3 Launch Trailer Showcases Agent 47's Globetrotting Killstreak
Step into his shoes this Wednesday
Hitman 3 launches on January 20th, and this slick new launch trailer gives us a glimpse at the many locations Agent 47 will be visiting, as well as the numerous assassinations on key targets. From the neon soaked streets of China to the moody setting of Dartmoor, its an impressive set of locales. The...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Jan 19-22)
Return to the World of Assassination
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big focus of this week is on the culmination of the World of Assassination trilogy in the form of Hitman 3, although we've got plenty of indies on the way as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases (Jan...
News MLB The Show Could Finally Be Announced For Xbox Next Month
Take us out to the ball game, Sony!
MLB The Show on Xbox?! For years, serious MLB fans have been forced to pick up a PlayStation in order to enjoy Sony's critically-acclaimed baseball series, but there's a good chance it might be coming to Xbox this year. In case you don't remember, the MLB signed a new deal with Sony back in December 2019 that...
News MX Unleashed Is Also Currently Free With Xbox Live Gold
In case you missed it the first time around
It's been a weird few days for the Xbox Games with Gold program, which has not only given away the pre-announced Dead Rising and Breakdown for 'free', but also Xbox 360 title Frontlines: Fuel of War as well. And now, we've discovered another unannounced game which is currently being given away with Xb
News Xbox Reportedly Has 'At Least Two' Big Unannounced Games For 2021
Forza Horizon 5? Something totally new?
As we've already noted this weekend, Microsoft put out a list highlighting (almost) 30 games coming to Xbox as console launch exclusives in 2021 recently, but also teased that it has "so much more in store". A developer at DICE added to this by suggesting the company has "quite a few games" still to announce...
Reminder Sea Of Thieves' Gold And Glory Weekend Is Currently Underway
Earn double the amount!
In case you forgot, Sea of Thieves "Gold & Glory" event is currently underway, and for once it's actually taking place on a weekend. Until 18th January midnight (UK time), players can earn twice the reputation and gold than they normally would. Unfortunately, it's not been smooth sailing for everyone - with some...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Expected It To Be Ready In 2022, Claims Report
Developers "made bets" about it being delayed
It seems like it's going to be a long time before Cyberpunk 2077 finally stops hitting the press in a negative way, as Bloomberg has posted a lengthy report talking to developers about the behind-the-scenes of making the game. One of the most interesting parts of this report relates to Cyberpunk 2077's...
Rumour Devil May Cry 5 Might Be Returning To Xbox Game Pass Soon
This could be the game Xbox was hinting about
You might remember at the start of January that Microsoft was teasing an old favourite returning to Xbox Game Pass in the near future, and a couple of Xbox users think they might have discovered it in Devil May Cry 5. The reason? The game (reportedly) recently appeared in the xCloud Streaming Preview...
News Xbox Has 'Quite A Few' Games Still To Announce For 2021, Says DICE Dev
What do you have up your sleeve, Microsoft?
Microsoft caused quite the fuss in the gaming community yesterday by publishing a list of 30 (or nearly 30) "console launch exclusives" that are coming to Xbox in 2021, but these sound like just the tip of the iceberg. The original article makes reference to having "so much more in store", and on the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 16th)
Trying out any new Games with Gold?
Welcome to the weekend! It's a bit quiet before the January storm at the moment, with both Hitman 3 and The Medium set to arrive over the next couple of weeks, but we've still got some new Xbox Game Pass titles, three excellent Free Play Days games and
Talking Point What Type Of Star Wars Games Do You Want On Xbox Series X?
"Punch it, Chewy!"
It's been one hell of a week, hasn't it? It all started Monday with the announcement of the Lucasfilm Games brand, and travelled at intergalactic speeds when Bethesda announced it was working on a new Indiana Jones game, and Ubisoft announced it was working on an open-world Star Wars game. Not
News Xbox Highlights 30 Console Launch Exclusives Arriving In 2021
"We’re officially going full steam ahead"
Microsoft has today taken the opportunity to highlight a selection of games that will be launching exclusively on Xbox in 2021, from major releases such as Halo Infinite to indie titles such as The Last Stop. We've included trailers for all of them below, and you'll find more details about each at the...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Moving Out Releasing Free ‘Moving In’ Update
Get ready to see life on the other side of a removal company
Moving Out gave us the opportunity to see one side of the life of a removal business. Now, a new update will flip the original idea on its head and give us a look into the other side of the job. The new update, which is labelled Moving In, sees players filling homes with an assortment of...
News Metacritic Reveals Its Top 10 Highest Rated Xbox Games For 2020
Across the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Metacritic has compiled a list of the top ten games for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S according to aggregated ratings from critics, celebrating a fantastic selection of games that graced our consoles last year. It's an eye-opener to an amazing selection of games, many of which we'd forgotten about...
News Samurai Shodown Is Getting A 120FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X
Free for owners on Xbox One
It's been a while since we last heard anything about the planned Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade for 2019 Xbox One fighter Samurai Shodown, but now it's officially been announced as arriving on March 16th. The headline feature for this version is the introduction of 120 frames per-second gameplay, which appears...
News These 4 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Jan 15)
Say goodbye to another fighter
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from Xbox Game Pass. As always though, don't forget that you can save 20% on all of them with your membership over the next few hours, so if you want to add them to your library permanently, they're available at a small discount...
News Two More Of January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Fight off a flesh-hungry mob in an Xbox 360 classic
You can now begin downloading the second batch of January 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the remastered Xbox One game Dead Rising and original Xbox game Breakdown. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
News Frontlines: Fuel Of War Unexpectedly Goes Free With Xbox Live Gold
Grab it while you can
We've got a new set of games joining Xbox Games with Gold today, but one game that hasn't been advertised for the service but is still showing as free is Xbox 360 title Frontlines: Fuel of War. If you're an Xbox Live member, you can grab the game right now from the Microsoft Store (either online or on console) for Xbox One,...
News Xbox Series X Controllers Are Currently $10 Off In The US
But not the new Pulse Red one
Fancy picking up a new Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S controller? If you're in the US, now is a great time to do so, as the Microsoft Store has slashed (most of) the designs by $10 for a limited time. You can pick up the Carbon Black, Robot White and Shock Blue versions of the controller for $49.99 as a result, as well...
News Resident Evil Is Getting A Mystery Beta, And You Can Sign Up Now
With more info to be revealed next week
What's all this about, then? A page has appeared on the official Resident Evil website for a mystery beta taking place at the end of January, and sign-ups are actually already available for the Xbox One version (playable on Xbox Series X). Whatever it is, is said to be "celebrating the 25th anniversary of...
News Ubisoft's Riders Republic Has Been Delayed Until Later In 2021
Unsurprisingly, it needs additional time
The latest game to get the delayed treatment has arrived in the form of Ubisoft's Riders Republic, which has now been pushed to sometime later in 2021, having originally been scheduled to launch on February 25th. In a message on Twitter, Ubisoft simply stated it required additional time on the title: The...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In January 2021
Which new games are coming to Game Pass?
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in January 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 January. We're going to...
News We'll Get A Look At Resident Evil Village Gameplay Next Week
Along with a new trailer
Capcom Europe has announced that we'll be getting a look at first-ever gameplay for Resident Evil Village next week in a special 'Resident Evil Showcase' livestream, along with a new trailer and more Resident Evil news. The stream will take place on January 21st at 5PM ET / 10PM GMT on the likes of Twitch and YouTube.
Reaction Lucasfilm Games Is Setting Up A Bright Future, But Is It Being Revealed Too Soon?
The games are in a galaxy far, far away
It's only the second week of January and gaming news is already coming thick and fast. It seems everyday this week a massive announcement has taken place, all stemming from the reveal on Monday of Lucasfilm Games being a new banner for many properties. But are these games being announced too early? The...
News Sonic The Hedgehog Added To Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 In Free Update
Along with a new online mode
SEGA Europe has been teasing "something special" to share in a livestream later today, and it looks like it's this free update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, which sees Sonic The Hedgehog joining the game as a playable character. As detailed by Gematsu, the update adds Sonic, Lidelle, Ms. Accord and Ocean Prince as new...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Jan 14-17)
This is where the fun begins
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? This week, we've got Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball FighterZ, the excellent starfighter combat sim Star Wars: Squadrons...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 14)
Gather your wits and brave the frontier
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, highlighted by the recently released Torchlight III for console and Android, along with a bunch of additions for PC. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Neoverse (PC) Neoverse is a beautiful,...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Was 'Constantly Challenged' By Last-Gen Consoles
"We've underestimated the task"
As we've already highlighted, CD Projekt has put out a video today providing some explanations for Cyberpunk 2077's issues on last-gen consoles at launch, admitting that it "underestimated the task". In a statement both in the video and on the game's official website, the company explained that the biggest issue was...
News Harry Potter Action RPG Hogwarts Legacy Delayed To 2022
"We are giving the game the time it needs"
It's fair to say we've been very excited about Hogwarts Legacy ever since the game was (finally) officially announced back in September, but unfortunately its release date has been pushed back from 2021 to 2022. In a message on Twitter, Warner Bros. Interactive confirmed the game will now release next...
News Indiana Jones Game Will Not Affect Todd Howard's Focus On Starfield And The Elder Scrolls 6
However, he reportedly sees the game as a "passion project"
After Lucasfilm Games' announcement of an Indiana Jones game yesterday, it's been insisted that the game's development will not impact executive producer Todd Howard's focus on Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. Spotted by VGC, Bethesda's
News OtterBox Unveils New Range Of Xbox Controller Accessories
Look out for them later in January
OtterBox has announced a wave of new Xbox controller accessories arriving later this month. Amongst the new selection, there are a variety of controller specific items ranging from shells to mobile gaming clips, which should be particularly of benefit for those who use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android. Pre-orders for...
News EA Is Working On Multiple Star Wars Projects, Confirms Lucasfilm Games
"Our relationship has never been stronger"
The announcement of the Lucasfilm Games brand coupled with new Star Wars and Indiana Jones games from Ubisoft and Bethesda respectively has raised some questions about whether EA will continue to make Star Wars games going forward, but according to Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly, that is very much the...
News Lucasfilm Games Teases More 'Exciting' Announcements For 2021
“This is just the beginning"
It's already been a massive week for the new Lucasfilm Games brand, with new Indiana Jones and Star Wars titles announced by Bethesda and Ubisoft respectively, and it looks like much more is to come. In an interview on the Star Wars website, Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly hinted the following: “We’ve got a...
News Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Delayed, Console Release Most Affected
"We would like to sincerely apologise"
We've been keeping a very keen eye on the upcoming release of Elite Dangerous' Odyssey expansion over the past few months, but unfortunately it's now been delayed on console until Autumn 2021. In a message to fans, Frontier Developments explained that challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic were the...
News Ubisoft Has A New Star Wars Game In Development
The force is strong with this one
In another massive announcement from Lucasfilm Games following yesterday's Indiana Jones reveal, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment (The Division 2) have revealed they're making a new open-world Star Wars game. In a report from Wired, it was revealed that production was still within its ea
News The Upcoming Little Nightmares II Now Has A Free Demo On Xbox
Return to a world of charming horror
Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares II is one of the games we recently highlighted as a top title to look forward to in 2021, and while the full version isn't available just yet, you can now download a free demo on the Xbox Store. The demo will "let you discover the Wilderness and its bloodthirsty Resident: the...
Review Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition - A Cracking Comeback
"Hey! You totally came!"
When Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game was removed from digital storefronts in 2014, it was a massive blow. A game franchise which celebrated gaming as a medium was cruelly snatched from us. Since then it’s garnered a massive cult following, and over the years has since become a relic from the Xbox 360 era. Then, last...
Poll Will Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Be An Xbox Exclusive?
What do you think?
The big news of January so far is that Bethesda has announced a brand-new Indiana Jones game to be developed by Wolfenstein studio MachineGames, and to be executive produced by Todd Howard. It's going to be some time before we learn anything further about this one, but the big question on many people's minds right now is whether...
News Fall Guys Twitter Account Dismisses Xbox Game Pass Speculation
Update: Looks like it wasn't teased after all
Update (Tue 12th Jan, 2021 19:00 GMT): As you can imagine, this apparent Fall Guys Xbox tease got a lot of people excited earlier today on social media, but unfortunately it looks it wasn't a tease at all. Boo! Original story (Tue 12th Jan, 2021 12:30 GMT): There's been a lot of discussion ever since...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Details Allegedly Emerge Via Dataminers
It's said to include a mode known as "Heists"
While CD Projekt Red has already confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will be receiving a multiplayer mode in the future, details on its inclusion have been justifiably scarce. However, it appears some dataminers may have uncovered the first details about the mode. In a recent report from DSO Gaming, a source...
News Bethesda's Todd Howard Secretly Teased The New Indiana Jones Game Months Ago
Always check the background for clues!
We've had our first big reveal of the year in the form of Bethesda's upcoming Indiana Jones Game, which the company is working on with studio MachineGames, best known for developing the modern Wolfenstein titles. But actually, we had our first taste of this game as far back as September (!), when Bethesda...
News Bethesda Announces Indiana Jones Game With Wolfenstein Dev
“Jock! Start The Engine!”
In a surprise announcement we did not expect on a Tuesday afternoon in January, Bethesda has revealed it is working on an Indiana Jones game. The trailer reveals very little, but it's shown to be worked on by both Bethesda and MachineGames, the team behind the fantastic Wolfenstein reboot titles. A table can be seen...
Soapbox You Know, Xbox Has Some Surprisingly Great Kart Racers
Racing into the New Year with style
I don't know about you, but my New Year's Eve was spent diving into a bunch of games. Even without the global pandemic, I've never been one to go out partying, but this past one was a great excuse for me to reign in the New Year doing what I love - gaming. To mark the occasion, me and my fiancé discussed what we...
Deals 50+ Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 12-19)
Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a pretty quiet one this week, as we've only got the standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, but there are still over 50 discounts to take advantage of. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and...
News Black Ops Cold War Zombies Is Getting A Free Access Week On Xbox
Update: Confirmed by Microsoft
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed this Free Access Week for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies, which will allow you to sample the Die Maschine and Cranked game modes during the trial period. "Get ready to gear up for a full week of zombie-slaying action when Treyarch’s legendary Zombies mode will be free...
News IO Interactive Reveals All The New Locations For Hitman 3
From Dartmoor to Dubai
Excited for the release of Hitman 3 next week? IO Interactive has now revealed the full list of locations coming to the final instalment of the trilogy when it arrives on Wednesday, January 20th. Don't worry, there are no spoilers, as there's only a small description for each area. Much like Hitman 1 & 2, the game will...
News Star Wars Games Unite Under New Lucasfilm Games Brand
"We enter an exciting new era of storytelling in Star Wars and beyond"
Lucasfilm has revealed Lucasfilm Games, a official banner that brings together the universe of Star Wars games, with "its eye toward the future". While very little is known about the future of Star Wars games outside of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a sizzle...
News Retailers List Mass Effect Legendary Edition With March Release Date
Update: It looks to be the real deal
Update: Eurogamer has also reported on this story, with the outlet claiming that it "understands" that the date is currently accurate, and barring any further delays, the game should be released on March 12th. Original story: The last few months of 2020 were filled with rumours about Mass Effect Legendary...
News The Xbox Series X Is Getting A New Pulse Red Controller
Another to add to your collection
The release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this past November gave us the Carbon Black, Robot White, and Shock Blue controllers, and now a Pulse Red variant is set to hit the market this February.
News Star Wars Battlefront II Cast Members Working On Secret Project
Is it a new game, or something else entirely?
Star Wars Battlefront II was officially declared "complete" after 25 free content updates back in April, but its legacy will continue on, as multiple cast members from the game's campaign appear to be working on a new project. This has been unearthed by avid Star Wars Battlefront fan Pot
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Jan 12-15)
It's been seven long years, but it's back
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's actually been a couple of weeks since we've done one of these, but now the new releases are (slowly) picking up again, and we've got some intriguing games on the way! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases...
News Polish Consumer Protection Office Monitoring Cyberpunk 2077 Progress
CD Projekt could potentially face a large fine
CD Projekt just can't stay out of the press at the moment, and the latest news comes courtesy of Polish outlets Gazeta Prawna and Benchmark, which report that that the UOKiK is monitoring the status of Cyberpunk 2077. This is Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, which reportedly...
News Rust Console Edition Rated For Xbox One, No Sign Of Series X Version
It's been given a 'Mature' rating
If you're a regular viewer of Twitch, you've probably noticed the PC multiplayer survival game Rust drawing massive numbers of views on the platform recently, and you'll be able to try it for yourself on console relatively soon. It looks like things are progressing, as the website for the Entertainment Software...
News 15 Years Later, Some Old Xbox Live Gold Codes Are Still Working
Check your old Xbox 360 game boxes!
It'll come as no surprise to learn that the vast majority of Xbox Live codes from back in the day have since expired, but you might be shocked to hear that some of them actually do still work - even on Xbox Series X! We were reminded of this by a user on the Xbox Reddit page yesterday, who shared a screenshot of...
News Path Of Exile 2 Almost Certainly Isn't Going To Release In 2021
The pandemic is a "big reason" why
We suggest not getting your hopes up about seeing Path of Exile 2 on Xbox One or Xbox Series X in 2021, as Grinding Gear Games studio head Chris Wilson has advised a release date in 2022 seems more accurate. Speaking to PC Gamer, Wilson explained that the challenges brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic have...
Rumour Xbox Has Talked To 'Every Major Publisher' About Potential Game Pass Partnerships
"EA is the first one that bit"
The addition of EA Play to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library was incredibly well received this past November, and rumours have been rampant over the past week that a Ubisoft deal might be next in line for the service. Windows Central's Jez Corden recently added to this by stating he thought there was "a strong...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 9th)
Dipping into the Game Pass library?
Welcome to the weekend! Xbox has finally been getting back to normality this week after the holiday break, so we've got a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles to check out this weekend, another three Free Play Days games, and of course, the usual weekly Xbox sale
News Scott Pilgrim Is Getting A Limited Physical Xbox Release, Just Not Yet
Unlike other platforms, it's coming later this year
As we've already noted today, next week marks the release of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition, which is finally coming back to Xbox for the first time since the original was delisted back in 2014. The game will be released digitally when it arrives on Thursday, January...
News Jeff Steitzer, The Voice Of Halo's Multiplayer, Quotes Some Fan-Favourite Lines
"Killimanjaro!"
There's nothing better than decimating the competition in Halo's multiplayer and being met by Jeff Steitzer's wonderful voice shouting "Killimanjaro!". Steitzer knows this and was recently found reciting some classic fan favourite lines. In a video on Reddit (thanks, The Gamer), one user shared a video that has emerged of Steitzer...
News Madden NFL 21 Fans Really Aren't Happy About The Addition Of SpongeBob
It's a bizarre crossover to say the least
Of all the crossovers we ever thought we might see in the world of Xbox, Madden NFL 21 and SpongeBob wasn't one of them. Nevertheless, that's exactly what's happened in the game's 6v6 backyard mode, The Yard. The crossover brings all-new content to The Yard, such as new game modes and a new location, but...
Video Hitman 3 Is Looking To Wrap Up The Reboot Trilogy In Style
Agent 47's conclusion looks to be a fantastic culmination
IO Interactive is gearing up to release the final entry in the Hitman trilogy with Hitman 3. All new locations, AI behavioural changes and updated visuals for the Xbox Series X|S await those looking to take the plunge. A bunch of previews have dropped today from various media outlets,...
Guide Easy Achievements For The 10K Microsoft Rewards Challenge
The best games to get you to 10k Gamerscore quickly
The Microsoft Rewards program kicked off January's Xbox Gamerscore Challenge earlier this week, tasking players with earning up to 10K Gamerscore on Xbox in exchange for the equivalent in Microsoft Rewards points. To activate the punch card, you'll want to head to the Microsoft Rewards app on...
News Dying Light 2 Art Director & Writer Leaves Techland After 22 Years
"I will always be rooting for you"
Pawel Selinger, an Art Director and Writer on Dying Light 2, has announced he's "ending his co-operation" with developer Techland after 22 years, expressing his gratitude and sending his best wishes to the company on LinkedIn. Selinger previously worked as Art Director on various titles developed by Techland,...
News Dishonored's Co-Creator Is Working On A New Game With Arkane Studios
No, it's not Deathloop
Following on from his comments about Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith has teased his future plans with Arkane Studios. During his recent interview with Spanish outlet Vandal (thanks,
News Microsoft Tells Publisher It Has Broken Xbox Achievement Rules
Naughty, naughty!
Update: Smart Moves has also reportedly been added to the list of games below. Original story: Oh dear! Microsoft has informed publisher Xitilon that it has broken a rule relating to Xbox Achievements, requiring the company to make changes for seven of its games by this Saturday, January 9th. The publisher recently updated some...
News CDPR Slams Latest Cyberpunk 2077 Rumour As 'Simply Not True'
"Normally we don't comment on rumours"
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has suffered a turbulent launch to say the least, and a recent rumour hasn't been making things any better - but now the studio has come out and dismissed it as "simply not true". Like our friends at Push Square, we decided not to cover this rumour at the time because of its...
News Project Winter Shivers Onto Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
"Backstab your friends across multiple platforms!"
Is it us, or is it getting chilly in here? It might be because developer Other Ocean Interactive has announced that its multiplayer social deception game Project Winter is heading to Xbox Game Pass later this month! The game is described as a 5-8 person title in which players are stranded in the...
News Teachers Are Advising Kids To Use Xbox For Remote Learning
As an alternative to a PC or laptop
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to cause havoc across the world, and for some kids who aren't currently going into school, their teachers are suggesting Xbox as a great way of accessing remote learning tools. Using the Microsoft Edge app along with a USB keyboard and controller, students can access...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Jan 7-10)
Prepare for some epic battles this weekend
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? This week, we've got the extreme off-roader Overpass, single-player RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker -...
News Xbox Controllers Still Use AA Batteries Because Of A Duracell Deal, Suggests Spokesperson
Microsoft says it "intentionally offers consumers choice"
There was a lot of fuss early last year when it was revealed the Xbox Series X controller would again be using AA batteries, and now a Duracell UK representative has allegedly shed some light on why that might be. In an interview with Stealth Optional, Duracell UK’s marketing manager Luke...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 7)
"This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice."
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, all of which are available on console and Android, and the epic fighter Injustice 2 is also available on Xbox Game Pass for PC as well. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: eFootball...
News Dishonored Creative Director Says Xbox And Bethesda 'Fit Perfectly'
"It would be very, very difficult to find a better partner for Bethesda than Microsoft"
Seems we're not the only people who think Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda is a fantastic one, as Arkane Austin studio head Harvey Smith also agrees. In a recent interview with the Spanish publication Vandal (thanks, VGC), Smith spoke about his experience...
News Square Enix's Outriders Delayed Again, Now Releases In April
But there's a free demo coming soon
Square Enix has announced that it has delayed the release of its upcoming shooter Outriders once again, with its February 2nd launch date now moved to April 1st, albeit with a silver lining in the form of a free demo. The demo is reportedly coming on February 25th and will be available to everyone, giving players...
Feature 30 Xbox Series X Games To Look Forward To In 2021
The best games coming to Xbox Series X|S (and Xbox One) in 2021
As we head into 2021 with our shiny new consoles (or preparing to buy one, or maybe even sticking with the Xbox One!), we have a long list of games awaiting us that have our hearts racing in excitement and anticipation. Microsoft is looking to continue its trend of bringing quality...
News Don't Worry, More Final Fantasy Games Are Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass
They haven't been forgotten about
You might remember back in 2019 that Microsoft announced it would be bringing a massive range of Final Fantasy titles to Xbox Game Pass in 2020, but only a handful of them actually found their way to the service. Don't worry though, as Microsoft has confirmed to True Achievements that it plans to "bring the Final...
News Microsoft Rewards Kicks Off January's Xbox Gamerscore Challenge
Earn up to 10k points for gift cards and other goodies
Microsoft Rewards' latest Gamerscore challenge begins today on Xbox, allowing you to receive up to 10k Microsoft Rewards points in exchange for acquiring up to 10k Gamerscore via Achievements throughout the month of January. To activate the punch card (which isn't showing for everyone just...
News Steam Is Adding Extended Xbox Controller Support For PC Players
Including trigger rumble for certain games
The latest update for the Steam Client Beta on PC is centred primarily around the Xbox Wireless Controller, bringing a selection of new features to players on the platform, particularly for certain games. As of yesterday, the client now supports more than four controllers at once, trigger rumble in games...
News Xbox Series X Gets Its First Game Preview Title, Spacebase Startopia
And there's even a free trial
Remember Xbox Game Previews? Well, the early access program has officially come to Xbox Series X|S with the arrival of Spacebase Startopia, as announced by Kalypso Media and Realmforge Studios. The space station management sim is available today and even comes with a free trial for anyone who wants to dip their toe in...
Talking Point If You Could Ask Phil Spencer Anything, What Would It Be?
What would you ask the Xbox boss?
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is undoubtedly a popular figure in the world of gaming right now, and he's also very willing to take part in regular interviews, be it on official Xbox shows, podcasts or even on Animal Crossing! The downside, of course, is that he's highly in demand (and very busy), and therefore it's...
News Deals With Gold: All Ten Xbox 360 Games In This Week's Sale (Jan 5-12)
Prepare for the ultimate showdown
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and if you're an Xbox Live Gold member, you can take advantage of discounts on ten Xbox 360 games, five of which are backwards compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. We've highlighted every Xbox 360 offer in this week's sale in the table below, and you'll find more games,...
News These 7 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 7-14)
The latest batch of additions
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another seven games coming to the service in early January 2021, available across console, PC and Android. Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform January 7 eFootball PES 2021 Season Update...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising DLC Release Dates Listed By Nintendo
Including one on the way this month
Ubisoft's fantastic Immortals Fenyx Rising was only released last month, but it looks like DLC is already on the way later in January, at least according to a selection of listings on the Nintendo Switch eShop. As reported by our sister site Nintendo Life, the first of these is titled "A New God", and is...
Random Quantum Break Predicted Today Would Be The 'End Of Time'
"There is one detail that haunts me. 2021."
Not to bum you out or anything, but remember 2016 Xbox One console exclusive Quantum Break? The game's plot predicted that the 'End of Time' would arrive in 2021, and specifically today, January 5th. Lots of people have been highlighting the same screenshot which shows main character Jack Joyce staring at...
Deals 150+ Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Jan 5-12)
Including some Last Chance offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, along with a Last Chance Sale carrying over lots of discounts from the recent Xbox Countdown Sale! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale...
News Killer Queen Black No Longer Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
It's been delayed "to deliver an exceptional experience"
If you were eagerly looking forward to the release of strategic team platformer Killer Queen Black on Xbox Game Pass this week, we've got some bad news - the game has been delayed until Q1 2021 (thanks TA). Originally scheduled to arrive tomorrow, January 5th, the game's developer highlighted...
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