Xbox One Features
Review Sonic Colors: Ultimate - A Rollercoaster Thrill Ride
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
Sonic has had a tremendously troubled past. Outside of Sonic Mania, the series has hit a lull for several years now with lacklustre titles such as Sonic Forces and Sonic Lost World - the poor hedgehog can't catch a break. However, back in 2010, Nintendo Wii owners were treated to a 3D iteration which seemed to...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 7-10)
Prepare for a "first-class JRPG experience"
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got some major titles on the way this week including Life is Strange: True Colors, NBA 2K22, Tales of Ar
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4-5)
Bit of Final Fantasy, anyone?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to check out on Xbox this weekend, including a fresh batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, a wide array of Xbox sales and the free-to-play release of popular racer Asphalt 9: Legends! Here's what we’re jumping into over the next few days: Fraser Gilbert, News Editor:...
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated Xbox Game For The Rest Of The Year?
It's a busy time
Now that we've reached September, we're approaching a busy few months in the world of Xbox. While the initial Xbox Series X|S launch wasn't perhaps as explosive as we may have hoped in terms of new titles, these next few months are certainly making up for it, with heavy-hitting first-party titles on the way such as Forza Horizon 5...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In September 2021
It's a packed month with over 50 new releases!
Talk about a busy month ahead! There are well over 50 new releases heading to Xbox in September, including the likes of Sonic Colors: Ultimate, NBA 2K22, Tales of Arise and many more. We've also got loads of exciting Xbox Game Pass releases on the way, so there should be something for everyone over the...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (August 31 - September 7)
Including an Activision Publisher Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is pretty big again this week, including the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, along with an ID Survival Sale, a Devil May Cry Franchise Sale and an Activision Publisher Sale. We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 31 - September 3)
Get ready to team up for trauma!
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is absolutely packed with new releases including the likes of WRC 10, Surgeon Simulator 2 (included with Game Pass), Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions, Rustler (aka 'Grand Theft Horse'), The Big Con, KeyWe, Lake, RICO London, Golf Club: Wasteland...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 28-29)
It's all about Psychonauts 2 for us
Welcome to the weekend! It's been an extremely busy week in the world of Xbox, and there's plenty to check out over the next couple of days including Psychonauts 2 and Myst on Xbox Game Pass, three more Free Play Days titles and a massive Gamescom 2021 sale
Reaction Gamescom Has Proved Not Everything Needs A Digital Showcase
Maybe it's time for a change?
There have been so many digital events this year that we've lost count. It feels like only yesterday we were covering E3, but that was June! Flash forward a few weeks and here we are at Gamescom with some new showcases to capture our attention. The main two have been Xbox's Gamescom stream, and of course, Gamescom...
Interview Moonglow Bay - Wholesome Beginnings And The Freedom Of Xbox Game Pass
"Players are going to be surprised by the game's depth"
Moonglow Bay has been growing a wave of anticipation since its announcement earlier in 2021, and the Xbox Game Pass title finally has a release date of October 7! As a result, we sat down with developer Bunnyhug about the upcoming fishing RPG. Talking about its wholesome roots and the joys of...
Poll Are You Happy With September 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced September 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Warhammer: Chaosbane and Mulaka, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
Interview Replaced - How Disney's Hercules And Batman Inspired This Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Title
"I think the journey has only just started for us"
Replaced made waves when it was first shown back at Xbox's E3 Showcase earlier this year, and has now made another mighty impression with a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It's had such an impact, even the head of Xbox Phil Spencer took to social media to rave about the game earlier this...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 24-27)
Prepare for the ultimate hunt
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by two major releases in the form of Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 (also on Game Pass!) along with the survival shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Also, the classic 1993 PC title Myst is coming to Xbox for the first time, and again, it's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 21-22)
We're hooked on Splitgate!
Welcome to the weekend! We've got lots to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next two days, including the likes of Twelve Minutes. Recompile and the Quake remaster. Three more
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (August 17-24)
Including a 'Start Your Engines' sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is huge once again this week, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales as usual, along with the ongoing Ubisoft and QuakeCon sales and a special Start Your Engines sale! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 17-20)
Including Game Pass thriller Twelve Minutes
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by a few particularly noteworthy launches in the form of EA's Madden NFL 22, along with interactive thriller Twelve Minutes and Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure Recompile, the latter two of which are al
Hardware Review Turtle Beach Recon Xbox Controller - Very Impressive, Great For Audio Fanatics
We're liking the "sound" of this controller
We're going to be totally honest with you, the first time we saw Turtle Beach's Recon Xbox controller back at E3 2021, we thought it looked pretty ugly. In fact, it does look ugly, even in person. But looks can be deceiving, and despite some early reservations, we've come away highly impressed, to the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14-15)
It's got to be Lawn Mowing Simulator, right?
Welcome to the weekend! We've been treated once again over the past few days, with a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, everyone's most anticipated release, Lawn Mowing Simulator! Plus, if you're interested, the free Back 4 Blood open beta is taking...
Soapbox Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Helped Me Confront My Anxiety
Sometimes a 100-hour game is good, actually
Without getting too down, the last year or so has been tough for many - if not all of us. We’ve been faced with a situation that we never even dreamed of coming across in our lifetime, and it’s been exceptionally challenging on many fronts. As a result, people around the world have found solace in...
Reaction Xbox Game Pass Is A Gold Mine For Indies Right Now
2021 is the year of indies
Yesterday, we were treated to another Xbox Indie Showcase, and regardless of how you feel about the presentation's setup, there's no arguing there were some intriguing games shown. In fact, Xbox has been delivering a stellar library of indie titles in the past few months, plenty of which have dropped day one into Xbox Game...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (August 10-17)
Yep, it's a big selection this week
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is absolutely packed this week, with over 500 deals (from around 300 games) to choose from across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher, QuakeCon and Add-On sales. Phew! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 9-13)
Defy the god of the dead
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a pretty busy week in store, highlighted by a bunch of Game Pass additions. Both Hades and Art of Rally are making their debuts on Xbox (and Game Pass), while outside of XGP, major launches include AC: Valhalla's second expansion, and of course,
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...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 7-8)
Anyone for some Dodgeball Academia?
Welcome to the weekend! As always, there's lots of good stuff to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, three Free Play Days additions and the usual Xbox weekly sales. Here's what we’re jumping into over th
Deals 50+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (August 3-10)
Alongside the huge Xbox Summer Sale
It's time for another set of Xbox deals! This week's selection is smaller than usual due to the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale (also known as the 'Ultimate Game Sale'), which still has a couple of days left to run until Friday, August 6. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's new...
Hands On Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Feels Like The Perfect Blend Of New And Old
This could be the start of something new
There was a lot riding on the Halo Infinite Technical Preview. Despite it only being a taste of what’s to come, first impressions count, and it was one the game scarpered in its gameplay reveal last year. Playing the game for the first time has to feel right, and capture the magic that many felt had been...
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
Pick One Which Of These Is Your Favourite Halo Game?
Roll out, Spartans!
With the Halo Infinite Technical Preview well underway, excitement for the upcoming title is raising exponentially. Fans seem to be loving the game, and are eager to get their hands on the full release. Looking back, there's an entire back catalogue of fantastic Halo games we can play in the meantime, but we can only have one...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
Come fly with us
Welcome to the weekend! There's so much to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including a batch of major Xbox Game Pass additions, two more Free Play Days titles, and of course, the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale. Here's what we’re jumping into over the weekend: Fraser Gilbert, N
Interview The Ascent Dev Talks Cyberpunk Adventures And The Joys Of Xbox Game Pass
"We jumped on the opportunity to be part of Game Pass"
Update (Thu 29th Jul, 2021 02:00 BST): The Ascent is dropping on Xbox Game Pass later today (Thursday, June 29), and so we're re-sharing this interview in case you missed it the first time around. Enjoy! Original story (Tue 15th Jun, 2021 19:45 BST): We've got a busy few months coming up for...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced August 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Darksiders 3 and Yooka-Laylee, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible)...
Deals 50+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 27-August 3)
Alongside the huge Xbox Summer Sale
It's time for another set of Xbox deals! This week's selection is smaller than usual due to the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale (also known as the 'Ultimate Game Sale'), which still has a couple of weeks left to run until Friday, August 6. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's new...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale?
Splashing the cash? Picking up a bargain?
The Xbox team sprung the 2021 Xbox Summer Sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons - from the original Xbox all the way up to Xbox Series X and Series S optimised titles. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides below:...
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...
Hardware Review PowerA's FUSION Pro 2 Controller - An Affordable Alternative To Xbox's Elite Series
A worthy budget option for advanced gaming
The Xbox Elite Series controller is an impressive piece of kit, but it's certainly expensive, and it's also been faced with some users reporting stick drift issues - something which caused Microsoft to actually increase the warranty. In comparison, PowerA's FUSION Pro 2 Controller, which manages to make a...
Feature Excited For EA's Lost In Random? Check Out Alice: Madness Returns On Xbox Game Pass
We're all mad down here
Earlier this week we finally got a confirmed release date for Lost in Random, a new upcoming platformer under the EA Originals banner. It looks devilishly charming, with Tim Burton-esque visuals, platforming and a world we can't wait to get lost in. The bad news is there are still two months until we can finally play it. But...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Olympics Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, we thought we'd take a look at the short history of official Olympics games that have released for Xbox over the years. The most recent, of course, is the game of Tokyo 2020, which is free to try with Xbox Free...
Talking Point What August 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
It's almost that time again
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of July has seen Planet Alpha, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break and Midway Arcade Origins all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 24th)
Anyone for some Death's Door?
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and the usual set of weekly sales. Oh, and
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2021
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, July 23rd until Friday, August 6th. Below, we've included all Xbox 360 and original Xbox games available in the Xbox Summer Sale 2021, and fortunately all of them are backwards compatible...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Summer Sale 2021
Amazing games with huge discounts!
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, July 23rd until Friday, August 6th. Below, we've picked out some of the very best bargains available in the Xbox Summer Sale 2021, allowing you to pick up some highly discounted and/or...
Feature Xbox Summer Sale Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Hope you've been saving up!
The Xbox Summer Sale 2021 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from (technically) Friday, July 23 until Friday, August 6. Below, we've highlighted just some of the biggest games included in the sale (of course, there are many others to discover!), and Major Nelson...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 20-27)
Bag yourself a bargain
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There are over 150 games to choose from once again this week, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales along with the ongoing WB Games Publisher Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below, and Xbox's Major...
Deals Warner Bros Publisher Sale Brings 100+ Discounts To Xbox This Week
Save up to 80% on WB Games titles
It's time for another Xbox sale! Warner Bros. Games is currently hosting a special publisher sale on Xbox for the next few days (it actually unofficially started last week), featuring 100+ discounts on WB games and add-ons. Below, we've highlighted all of the standalone games in the sale, but be aware that the...
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...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 17th)
We're playing some Yakuza and Judgment on Series X
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, three more (varied) Free Play Days titles, and the usual set of weekly sales. Here's what we’re
Hands On 'Braking Point' Is F1 2021's Version Of FIFA's 'The Journey'
It's a proper, fully-featured F1 story mode
Remember 'The Journey' in the FIFA series? It was a multi-year story centring primarily around the fictional character of Alex Hunter, allowing you to play out his career, make decisions to progress the narrative and watch pre-determined cutscenes every time you got to a certain point in the season. That's...
Soapbox Forza Horizon 5 Will Be Great, But I Hope It Does More With Its Radio Stations
Especially compared to GTA V
There aren't too many holes to pick in the brilliant Forza Horizon 4, which I've been playing and enjoying for many years now, but if there's one complaint I do have, it relates to the music selection and radio stations in general. Compared to something like Grand Theft Auto V, I feel like there's a lot of untapped...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 13-20)
Bag yourself a bargain
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There are over 150 games to choose from once again this week, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales along with a particularly huge Family Time Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below, and Xbox's...