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November2021
Guide The Best Free Xbox Games
30 of the best free Xbox games on Xbox One, Series X, Series S
If you're looking for a list of the best free Xbox games, you've come to the right place! From Halo Infinite to Rocket League, you'll find some amazing Xbox games you can download right now, and the best part is that you can play them without Xbox Live Gold! All you need to do is go to...
Guide Best Xbox Co-Op Games 2022: Multiplayer Games For Xbox One, Series X, Series S
The best local and online co-op Xbox games to play in 2022
What are the best Xbox Co-op games? Which online multiplayer and local co-op games should you play with your friends? When it comes to games that allow you to team up in order to achieve goals and work together towards victory, the Xbox family of consoles has got its fair share of excellent...
October2021
Feature Best Xbox Zombie Games: Our Picks For Xbox One, Series X & Series S
The Ungrateful Dead
Zombies! There's just something about the shambling undead that keeps video game creators, movie makers and pop culture in general coming back for more. As far as games are concerned, it's not too hard to see why these moany, groany bags of putrid flesh are so commonly employed as the enemy, they're already dead so you're not...
News These Ten Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 31)
Last chance to scare yourself silly
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of ten more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including favourites such as Celeste, Knights and Bikes, Eastshade and a bunch of Five Nights at Freddy's games. Here are the ten games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News The First Two Of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Ready for an exciting career in furniture?
You can now begin downloading the first batch of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Moving Out and Xbox 360 game Rocket Knight. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 30-31)
It's a spooky one
Are we all ready for a spooky weekend? Halloween is finally upon us, and so is a wealth of new titles to dive into. Outside of new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days and the several sales taking place, we also have huge new AAA releases such as Marvel's Guardi
Gallery 343 Shows Off More Stunning Halo Infinite Artwork, Renders And Screenshots
Game launches December 8th
Halo Infinite is getting closer by the day, and to fill the time, 343 has been keeping fans entertained with video updates, multiplayer betas, and also regular blog updates. The latest Inside Infinite update that dropped earlier this week included even more screenshots, renders, and concepts of what's arguably the most...
News Bethesda Details Everything Coming To Skyrim Anniversary Edition
Let the adventure begin
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is right around the corner and Bethesda has dropped a bunch more details ahead of its November 11th launch. Firstly though, for anyone who owns The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on Xbox One, certain pieces of content will be introduced for free, including fishing,...
Poll Are You Happy With November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced November 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 Moving Out and Kingdom Two Crowns, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For November 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for November 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in November: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Install Size Is Surprisingly Small On Xbox
Not bad at all!
Activision has officially released the install sizes for Call of Duty: Vanguard's launch on November 5th, and despite the COD series being known for ridiculous file sizes in recent years, Vanguard is not too bad at all to start with! On Xbox One, you're looking at a download of 56.6GB, while Xbox Series X and Series S clock in a...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 28-31)
Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Despite being announced late this week, 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? The big highlight is definitely open-world RPG Biomutant...
Guide Is Age Of Empires 4 Coming To Xbox?
A huge fan request
One of the big questions surrounding Age of Empires 4 is this: Is it coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S? The game is available today with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and the reception to it so far has been fantastic. With such a phenomenal new release, many are hoping it could eventually make the jump to Xbox...
News F2P Title KartRider: Drift Gets A Third Closed Beta On December 8th
New gameplay trailer also released
During Sony's recent 'State of Play' broadcast, racing fanatics got another look at the upcoming free-to-play cross-platform release, KartRider: Drift. As part of this, Nexon announced Closed Beta 3 will begin later this year on 8th December. The final game, when it's released, will include both cross-play and...
News Square Enix Brings Star Ocean: The Divine Force To Xbox In 2022
The sixth major entry in the series
Square Enix has announced the sixth entry in its long-running action RPG series, Star Ocean. It's officially titled Star Ocean: The Divine Force and will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2022. It's developed by tri-Ace Inc. and will transport players to an expansive fantasy sci-fi world. Here they'll...
News Xbox Engineers Jokingly Switch Dashboard Font To Comic Sans
Ewwww
Comic Sans is an abomination of a font - we won't hear otherwise (editor's note: actually I don't think it's that bad!). It's often joked as being an awful eyesore and as a result, it's rarely used in a formal sense. However, after being challenged to transform the Xbox dashboard into a striking font, a few Xbox software engineers have risen...
News Xbox Employees Receive Special, One-Of-A-Kind Custom Controllers
Beautiful
There are all sorts of groovy controller concepts out there, but unfortunately, we never get our hands on them. The latest design is another offender, which has been gifted to numerous Xbox employees, and it's absolutely stunning. Designed by POPeART - who is no stranger to designing beautiful Xbox controller concepts - he was tasked to...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In November 2021
Busy days ahead
It's another huge month for new releases on Xbox in November 2021, with the likes of Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and more on the way. It's a gargantuan few weeks ahead! Without fur
News Shhhh, A Quiet Place Video Game Is Heading To Xbox In 2022
Be very, very quiet
Saber Interactive has announced it's working on a movie tie-in for A Quiet Place, and it's expected to launch sometime in 2022. Unfortunately, details on the project are pretty hush-hush at the moment, with little more than a tweet and a website serving as its unveiling. It is said to be "the first official video game based on...
News Sorry Folks, Shadow Warrior 3 Has Been Pushed Into 2022
The demons are going to have to wait
Anyone hoping to get into some DOOM inspired shenanigans later this year may be disappointed to hear Devolved Digital has announced a delay for Shadow Warrior 3. Eager fans can now expect to jump in when it hits Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in early 2022. The reason? Well, the game needs a little...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 26 - November 2)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got various Rockstar Games offers, an EA Publisher Sale and the ongoing Shocktober Sale 2021! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
Random Xbox One Owner Somehow Gets Fly Stuck In The Power Button
"How did it even get there?!"
How do you get a fly stuck in your Xbox One? That's what one concerned owner has been asking over the past few days, taking to the Xbox One Reddit community to ask for help about how to get it out of the power button. Reddit user Espiring posted a short clip to the social media forum, showing the trapped fly flickering...
News Xbox Insiders Have Started Testing Series X|S Games On Xbox One
As part of Xbox Cloud Gaming
It was mentioned earlier this year that Microsoft would eventually be providing access to Xbox Series X|S games on Xbox One through the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now the feature has begun rolling out to Insiders. Those who are enrolled in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings should be able to access this already,...
News Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get wrangling
While not mentioned in last week's formal announcement of Xbox Game Pass titles, Moonglow Bay is now officially available with the service on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. For anyone who doesn't know, Moonglow Bay is a fishing RPG, playable either solo or cooperatively, and uses the art style of games such as The...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 26 - November 2)
It's a stacked selection of Shocktober treats!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is absolutely stacked, featuring the ongoing Shocktober Sale alongside a Rockstar Games 'Deals with Gold' sale, EA 'Publisher' sale and much more! We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson...
News Xbox Is Bringing Built-In Twitch Streaming Back To The Dashboard
Rolling out first to Xbox Insiders
If you're a keen streamer, then you'll be glad to know that Xbox is bringing back the ability to stream gameplay to Twitch directly from the dashboard, with the feature rolling out first to select Xbox Insiders. Here's what the feature looks like, as-per Xbox employee Eden Marie on Twitter: If you've been...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 25-29)
Anything take your fancy?
This week on Xbox is looking to be an extremely busy one. Not only do we have titles such as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Riders Republic, but Age of Empires IV is also hitting Xbox Game Pass for PC. With no signs of the releases slowing down, here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S...
News Xbox's Comments About 'Gatekeeping' Are Met With Heavy Criticism
Some of the gaming community isn't happy
While Xbox being vocal on social media can often be a good thing (such as keeping us in a job by delivering all this lovely news to bring to you all), sometimes it can be a curse. With every comment made, the community is there to pick it apart and dissect what the company has said, and their latest response...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy
I am Groot
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is launching tomorrow, and with it, an array of reviews have been released into the wild for everyone to see. There's been some trepidation around the game, following the mixed reception to Marvel's Avengers, so does the latest Marvel title live up to expectations? Or is it another dud for Square Enix?...
News New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
Is it December yet?
After months and months of waiting, 343 Industries has finally provided us with an updated look at Halo Infinite's campaign, and based on the six-minute footage we've seen so far, it appears to be shaping up impressively well. The 'Overview' video showcases plenty of new gameplay footage (including a first look at the game's...
News Ubisoft Is Bringing A 'Reinvented' Monopoly To Xbox This December
It's... different
Ubisoft's Monopoly Plus has long been a popular party game on Xbox, but the company is switching things up for its next Monopoly title, reinventing the formula "in a way you've never seen before" with Monopoly Madness. This adopts a very different style to your typical game of Monopoly, focusing on shorter rounds as you "race...
Talking Point What November 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will it be a big month for the 20th anniversary?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of October has seen Aaero, Hover, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon...
News 343 Shares Stunning New Artwork Of Master Chief In Halo Infinite
"Become the Master Chief" on December 8th
Halo Infinite is arguably the most anticipated release of 2021, and it's set to arrive in just under 60 days. Although it is just around the corner, one part of the game we still haven't seen much of is the campaign. While 343 might not be ready to show off Master Chief's new adventure just yet, in its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 23-24)
Checking out the Riders Republic free trial?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there are loads of new games to try on Xbox this weekend, including a bunch of recent Game Pass additions, three Free Play Days titles, and don't forget the Riders Republic Free Trial Week! Here'
News 343 Shifts Halo 360 Online Service Sunset Date To January 2022
Was originally planned to end this December
At the end of last year, 343 Industries announced it would be shutting down the majority of its online services for Halo games on Xbox 360 in December 2021. As we get closer to this month, it's now been revealed the date has been pushed back by a month, and these online services for Halo on Xbox 360 will...
Review NHL 22 - EA's Hockey Series Finally Makes The Jump To Frostbite
It's an important year for virtual hockey
In many ways, the latest iteration of EA's long-running hockey series in NHL 22 marks a fresh and crucial new beginning for the franchise. For the first time ever, the game is now running on the company's standard Frostbite engine as opposed to the dated Ignite engine of years past, and the result is a game...
Guide Best GTA Xbox Games: Our Picks For The Top Grand Theft Auto Titles
Which is the best?
There are five GTA games on Xbox, and they're all brilliant. Plus, now that we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, we're very excited to dive back into some classic Rockstar games. It's been too long, and with a bunch of new improvements, it'll be great to see the titles with...
Gallery Here's A Look At The Gorgeous Visual Upgrades In GTA Trilogy's Definitive Edition
Beautiful
After months of speculation, we finally got our first real look at Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition earlier today and it's so much better than we had anticipated. Plus, the Definitive Edition of GTA: San Andreas is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch, so you'll be able to try it for
News Woah, GTA: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition Is Coming To Game Pass
Huge news!
Along with today's official reveal of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, it's also been confirmed that GTA: San Andreas will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass. You heard it right! If you're looking to dive into the classic game featuring "brilliant new lightin
News GTA's Remastered Trilogy Officially Arrives This November, Watch The Trailer
"Three iconic cities, three epic stories"
We've got a date! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will launch digitally for Xbox on November 11th, while a physical edition will follow on December 7th. The game is now available to pre-order for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the...
Deals Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
Scare yourself silly with up to 90% off
The Xbox Shocktober Sale 2021 has begun! This year's sale features discounts on over 200 games, and they're expected to be on offer for the next 14 days. The Resident Evil deals from earlier this week are also featured in the 2021 Shocktober Sale, along with savings for a bunch of major Xbox games - including...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox October 2021 Update
Say hello to the 4K dashboard
The Xbox October 2021 update has been unveiled today by Microsoft, and the obvious highlight feature is the addition of a 4K dashboard for Xbox Series X, while Xbox Night Mode features are also making their public debuts as well. All of these features are reportedly rolling out later today, although no specific times...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 21-24)
"Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet"
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? We've got two Xbox Game Pass games in the form of Dead by Daylight and Fallout...
News Among Us Arrives On Xbox Game Pass For Console This December
We've finally got a release date
We've been waiting on a release date for Among Us with Xbox Game Pass (for console) for a while, and now we've finally got it, as the game has been confirmed as heading to Xbox One, Series X and Series S on December 14th. The wildly popular online multiplayer social deduction game has been available for the PC...
News Horde Mode Is Kicking Its Way To DOOM Eternal Next Week
Get ready, slayer
After being announced back in July, the long-awaited Horde Mode for DOOM Eternal is finally arriving on October 26, along with a bunch of other new updates. As part of the appropriately named Update 6.66, Horde Mode is being added for free, and the teaser trailer above gives us a taste of what we can expect. The arcade-style mode...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Toy Soldiers HD
A nostalgic blast from the past?
Remember the classic 2010 Xbox Live Arcade game Toy Soldiers? It's back today in HD form, and the first reviews have dropped across the web for the updated version, which promises a bunch of "overhauls and upgrades". So, is it worth picking up the HD remaster, or just fetching your old Xbox 360 out of the attic?...
Review The Forgotten City - A Delightful Puzzle Box Of Ideas
A long time ago in a city far, far away
Update (Thu 21st Oct, 2021): With The Forgotten City announced for Xbox Game Pass on October 28th, we're republishing this review to give you an idea of what to expect. As you can see, we were suitably impressed with it! Original (Sat 31st Jul, 2021): On the surface The Forgotten City doesn't look anything...
Video Here's A First Look At The Saints Row Reboot's Opening Missions
Are you impressed?
It seems Deep Silver is very keen to show off gameplay footage of the Saints Row reboot despite the game not releasing until February 2022, and now thanks to Game Informer, we've got a look at some of its opening missions. Just like the last gameplay reveal, this footage treats us to plenty of glimpses at the combat system, as...
News The Crysis Remastered Trilogy Is Off To A Pretty Great Start On Xbox
Just not quite as great as PC
It somewhat slipped by the radar, but the Crysis Remastered Trilogy officially launched on Xbox One (also playable on Xbox Series X and Series S) last week, and the general verdict so far has been pretty great. The first game was remastered last year, of course, but Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has taken a look at the...
Review Echo Generation - Stranger Things Style RPG Knocks It Out The Park
An Xbox Game Pass title you don't want to miss
There's been something of a boom in 80s nostalgia in recent years, much of which has Stranger Things to blame for. It's no surprise, as the show's captivating world and electrifying synth tones give the feeling of a warm, cosy comfort blanket - despite the horrors the show presents. Echo Generation is...
News Xbox Game Pass Continues Impressive Growth, But Misses Yearly Target
It didn't quite live up to Microsoft's hopes in FY2021
Xbox Game Pass has been a roaring success for Microsoft since it launched, and sure enough, it's seen even more success in 2021. In a new Microsoft SEC filing, it's been revealed how the popular gaming subscription service saw a 37% increase in total subscribers for FY2021 (which ended on June...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 19-26)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got a special Assassin's Creed Franchise sale, an EA Publisher sale and much more! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - October 28)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has highlighted another nine games coming to the service over the next week, including various day one launches such as Age of Empires IV (PC) and Echo Generation. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass between October 21st and October 28th:...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 19-26)
Including 40% off Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Update: Xbox has added to this selection with a massive Shocktober Sale 2021, which is live for the next couple of weeks. These are deals are not included in the table below, but you can access them via the following links: Deals: Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
News Forza Horizon 5 Has Officially 'Gone Gold' Ahead Of November Release
"We’ve reached an important milestone"
We've got some good news, as it's been confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 has 'gone Gold' ahead of its November 9th launch, which means the game is "now off for pressing of retail discs and final setup for digital release." The team described the announcement as an "important milestone" in a message to fans...
News Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition Debuts On Xbox This November
With a Collector Edition also up for grabs
We've known for a while now that former PlayStation exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm was coming to Xbox, and now we know it'll be arriving in late November in a special 'Enhanced Edition' for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. This edition (which is also heading to the Epic Games Store, PS4 and PS5) will...
News Elden Ring Delayed To February 2022, But There's A Closed Beta This November
"Thank you for your trust & patience"
We've got some good news and some bad news! The bad news is that Elden Ring has been delayed until February 25, 2022. The good news is that you'll be able to try the game as part of a Closed Network Test on Xbox this November. The news was revealed as part of a statement from the Elden Ring team earlier today:...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 18-22)
Bring your toys back to life
The games release schedule shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, this week is showing an even bigger selection than last week, with titles such as The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, and amazing looking Xbox Game Pass titles including Echo Generation. Here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and...
News Another Ten Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 31)
Your last chance to climb Mount Celeste
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of ten games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of October 2021, arguably highlighted by the departures of Celeste and four Five Nights at Freddy's games. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on or around October 31:...
Soapbox We Need To Talk About 'That' Part Of Resident Evil Village
It's a nope from us
Update: As Halloween is fast approaching, we're republishing this piece just in time for the spooky season. If you haven't played Resident Evil Village yet, be sure to check out the game before reading forward and check out our review in the meantime! There’s been a lot of buzz, opinions, and emotions to Resident Evil...
Talking Point Are You Enjoying Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass?
Is it good? Or should it have been Left 4 Dead?
Back 4 Blood launched into Xbox Game Pass this week, marking another huge third-party title to arrive on day one. With such a big entry, no doubt thousands of players are jumping into the game discovering it - some of who may not have otherwise considered giving it a go. With all this said, there's...
News The Most Boring Snippet Of Elden Ring Gameplay Footage Has Leaked
At least it looks pretty!
Good news! We've been treated to (supposedly) our first look at actual Elden Ring gameplay footage running on Xbox. The bad news? They couldn't have picked a more boring bit of gameplay footage to leak. It's been suggested that the following clip is running on Xbox One, although VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb has chimed...
News Mojang Has Revealed The Next Major Update For Minecraft, Coming 2022
Introducing 'The Wild Update'
This weekend Mojang held its annual Minecraft Live event. Although it was completely online that didn't stop the announcements from being just as big as previous years. With this in mind, Mojang revealed the next major update for the survival sandbox crafting game - known as 'The Wild Update'. It will be arriving in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 16-17)
There's a lot to choose from
Can you believe it's the weekend again already!? This week has seen some huge releases from Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, all the way to the Crysis Remastered Trilogy. There's even been a wealth of indie titles, some of which have joined Xbox Game Pass day one, such as The Good Life. It's been a busy week! Here's what...
News New Halo Infinite Gameplay Highlights Multiplayer Competitive Settings
It sounds intense
While quite a few of us have managed to dive into some skirmishes in Halo Infinite, we've still been yet to see the true competitive elements in the game. Some of us will just be happy for a few social matches, but the die-hard community has been eager to see the ranked and competitive settings in action. Thankfully, 343 Industries...
PSA Don't Forget To Redeem This Back 4 Blood Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
A lovely freebie
Back 4 Blood launched onto Xbox Game Pass and it seems to be gathering a lot of players judging by our friend's list. If you've been enjoying it and you happen to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, then be sure to redeem this perk while it's available. Members can pick up the Battle-Hardened bundle, which comes with some lovely...
News GTA Trilogy Will Reportedly Include New Lighting, Improved Textures And GTA V-Style Controls
Colour us intrigued
Again, yet more details of the upcoming GTA Trilogy have reportedly leaked, this time giving us some juicy bits of information about the game's enhancements. As reported by Rockstar Intel, a user on the GTA Forums - who has accurately leaked information in the past - shared details from a since-removed s
News Xbox Tweet Sparks Nostalgic Memories Of Fuzion Frenzy
Nostalgia bomb!
You can't celebrate Xbox's upcoming 20th anniversary and ignore the magic that is Fuzion Frenzy - a multiplayer launch title that caused arguments in living rooms across the world. A recent tweet from Xbox has sparked memories in fans, all of whom look fondly back on their time with the game. In a short but sweet tweet, Xbox asked:...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 15)
Goodbye, old friends
It's that sad time again when we must say goodbye to a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles, including the much-loved Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform October 15 Gonner2 Console, PC, Cloud
News 'Debt Repayment RPG' The Good Life Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Perhaps the strangest game to join the service
The final title from the first batch of October's Xbox Game Pass titles is now available, in the form of the strange and unusual RPG, The Good Life. What is The Good Life, you may be asking? Good question. It's a hard title to describe, but we'll do our best. Essentially, you play a journalist known as...
News Two More Of October 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Some spooks and multiplayer action
The second batch of October's Games with Gold titles are now up to download (a whole day early!). For anyone who is an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you'll be able to enjoy the multiplayer parkour game known as Hover or encounter some grizzly zombies in Resident Evil Code: Veronica X. Both...
News Dragon Age 4 Will Reportedly Be A 'Next-Gen Only' Release
EA and BioWare might be dropping the Xbox One
While nothing has been officially confirmed just yet, it looks like BioWare's upcoming project, Dragon Age 4, won't be a cross-platform release. As in, there will not be support for the Xbox One or PlayStation 4. Although it might not seem like a big deal, it technically means BioWare and EA are...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 14-17)
Plenty to choose from
It's a big week for Free Play Days this time around, as three huge titles have been added and are available to play right now. This week sees some fantastic multiplayer titles being added such as Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Dirt 5, along with some chaotic co-op action in the form of Borderlands 3.
News Battlefield 2042's Hazard Mode Adds A Battle Royale Twist To The Formula
What do we think?
After being teased for numerous months, EA has finally unveiled Hazard Mode for Battlefield 2042, which adds a slight battle royale twist to the multiplayer action. The basic premise sees multiple squads of four battling out, but instead of aiming for kills, players must extract data from the map. All while this is happening, a...
News GTA Trilogy Achievement Lists Appear To Have Leaked
Feast your eyes on these
At this point, everything surrounding the GTA Trilogy has to be the worst kept secret in gaming. We're learning more about the game from leaks and rumours rather than the official source itself. The latest appears to be the game's achievement list, which seems to have made its way online. The list comes via the GTA Forums,...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Players Are Calling For Refunds Following Launch Issues
It's not looking good
Diablo 2: Resurrected hasn't had the smoothest launch on Xbox. Since its release players have been plagued with login issues, problems with the connection and save data wipes. While a patch was dropped to rectify many of these circumstances, it appears players are still having a tough time logging in, resulting in the community...
News New Saints Row Gameplay Focuses On High Octane Driving And Fast-Paced Combat
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Earlier this week we got our first look at raw Saints Row gameplay, courtesy of Game Informer. As part of the publication's coverage, some more gameplay has been released, this time focusing on driving and combat. Unlike the first bit of footage, which focused primarily on exploration, it's an all-out war here. Not only are we...
News Marvel's Avengers First-Look At Its Upcoming Raid Is Met With Backlash
Fans seem more interested in the XP Boosts
Last month, Marvel's Avengers received an updated roadmap for its post-launch content ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch. One of the biggest inclusions coming to the game was the first-ever raid, and now Crystal Dynamics has provided a glimpse into what players should expect to come across. Based around...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 14)
Get your thinking cap on
It's that time already - another two titles have been added into Xbox Game Pass. This time around, both seem to be based on strategic thinking, with The Riftbreaker and Ring of Pain offering intense experiences. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 8: Mythic Is Now Live
"Go really, really medieval"
Ahead of the arrival of Halo Infinite, 343 is still pumping out new content and updates for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Season 8 is now officially live - in a nutshell, it adds 100 tiers of content, 'Icebox' - a Halo Online multiplayer map now playable in Halo 3, in-campaign collectables for
News Bethesda Celebrates The Evil Within Series’ Spooky Anniversary
Can we get a third now, please?
Four years ago today, The Evil Within 2 launched onto Xbox. Tomorrow, it will mark seven years since the first game graced our consoles. It's become something of a cult hit series, with many more Xbox owners discovering the franchise since both joined Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. As expected, Bethesda has...
News A Star Wars Video Game Reveal Is Being Teased For December
I sense a disturbance in the force
Do you know what the gaming world doesn't have enough of? Star Wars games. Luckily, it appears another title could be announced this December to mark a new campaign for the franchise. As part of a new Disney and Lucasfilm promotion known as Bring Home the Bounty, the next 12 weeks will see various debuts of new...
News It Takes Two Reaches 3 Million Units Sold, Devs Say ‘Co-Op Adventures Are Here To Stay’
It's taken a lot of money
It Takes Two was released this year. That's right, 2021 has been going on for that long. With so many incredible game releases, it can be easy to forget this joyous little co-op adventure, but it's one that has performed well for developer Hazelight Studios. The developer took to Twitter earlier today to share the news...
Mini Review Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - Not So Smashing
Something's missing
Starting up the first match with four Nigel Thornberry's battling it out was a momentous occasion. Growing up with classic Nickelodeon cartoons, this was a nostalgic moment for us, as we watched four Nigel's belly flop across the colourful stage. It was a great time, but one that fizzled out faster than it ignited. Within moments...
News Back 4 Blood Devs And KFC Engage In A Spicy War On Social Media
"11 herbs and spices, and still no taste"
Here's one headline we didn't think we'd be typing on a Wednesday afternoon, but it appears KFC and Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios have got into a bit of spicy war on Twitter. So, how did this all begin? Well, it seems the KFC Gaming account decided to allude that Back 4 Blood was a "cheap copy"...
News Unsighted Is Proving To Be A Hidden Gem On Xbox Game Pass
One to add to the backlog
Unsighted launched onto Xbox Game Pass a few weeks ago and amongst the huge releases such as Back 4 Blood, it's sort of slipped under the radar. Thankfully, following a tweet from one of the development team at Studio Pixel Punk, players are discovering what seems to be a hidden gem on the service. Twitter user Tiani Pixel...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 12-19)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got two special sales — one called a 'Bombs Drop' sale, and the other being a 'Pixel Art ID' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News Saints Row's First Raw Gameplay Footage Has Left Fans Divided
Which side do you fall on?
Deep Silver has released the first raw gameplay of next year's Saints Row reboot and the reception has been noticeably mixed. The footage was shared by Game Informer earlier this week. While we got a more extensive trailer with in-game footage back in August, this is the first we've seen of it with all of its HUD elements...
News PETA Is Campaigning To Have Far Cry 6’s Cockfighting Mini-Game Removed
Not everybody likes kung-fu fighting
Far Cry 6 has been criticised for being more of the same by some critics and fans, but one new gameplay element has been added in the form of cockfighting. You collect roosters and pit them against others in Mortal Kombat style matches. While some players have been enjoying this diversion, animal rights...
Review Back 4 Blood - A Worthy Spiritual Successor To Left 4 Dead
Come slay with me
The first two Left 4 Dead games were classics on the Xbox 360, and Back 4 Blood unapologetically attempts to take that formula and modernise it over a decade later, but the big difference this time is that Valve has nothing to do with it, and the reigns have been taken over by Turtle Rock Studios and Warner Bros. Games. That might...
News Forza Horizon 5 Looks 'Very Good' On Xbox One, Enthuses Playground Games
"People are really gonna love it"
Judging by yesterday's previews of Forza Horizon 5, it's going to be a visual stunner. Many outlets were blown away by the game's visuals, and it's not surprising. Playground Games has perhaps crafted its most beautiful game thus far, and while the Xbox One version may not hit the same benchmark, the developer still...
News Among Us Is Coming To Xbox ‘Later Than Intended’, But Still In 2021
Better late than never
Cast your mind back to the end of last year and the news of Among Us hitting Xbox consoles in 2021 was announced. Fast forward to today and we're still waiting, but the team at Innersloth has now provided an update on their development. In a recent blog post outlining all the upcoming updates to the game, the topic of its...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 12-19)
Survive the Hive
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is packed to the rafters once again, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales being complemented with extra 'Bombs Drop' and Pixel Art ID offers. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson has listed the...
News Evil Genius 2 Makes Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This November
Live out your global domination fantasies
Update (Mon 11th Oct, 2021): We've got a date! Evil Genius 2: World Domination will arrive on Xbox Game Pass on November 30th, with digital pre-orders and pre-downloads also now available via the Microsoft Store. Evil Genius 2: World Domination (Microsoft Store)
News FIFA 22 Fans Are Loving This Year's Gameplay, But Some Pro Players Aren't
And they're clashing as a result
Believe it or not, many FIFA fans aren't actually complaining about FIFA 22 this year. Instead, they're praising it as having the best gameplay in a long time, but they've been clashing with select pro players who have a different view. We've seen a couple of notable instances of this since release, and the latest...
Roundup Forza Horizon 5 Impresses The Critics In Early Hands-On Previews
Road trippin'
We've still got a few weeks left to wait until Forza Horizon 5 drifts onto Xbox Game Pass at launch on November 9, but a few lucky critics have had a chance to get hands-on with the game for the first time over the past few days. The good news? They're suitably impressed! Here's what the verdict is on Horizon 5 so far: Game Informer:...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
With a release date of this Tuesday
Update (Mon 11th Oct, 2021): As of the time of writing, Back 4 Blood will be available on Xbox Game Pass in just a few hours' time! You can remind yourself of the release date and release time(s) down below. Don't forget we've also created an 'Everything You Need To Know' guide on Back 4 Blood if you want more...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 12-15)
Back 4 Blood, Crysis, NHL 22 & more!
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got some major releases on the way this week including Back 4 Blood (with Game Pass), Disco Elysium, Crysis Remastered Trilogy, NHL 22 and more! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One next week: New Xbox Releases...
News Digital Foundry: Far Cry 6 Provides The Most 'Crisp' Console Image On Xbox Series X
Thanks to its higher resolution window
Arguably the biggest release of last week was Ubisoft's Far Cry 6, and as usual, Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has been intricately analysing all the different versions, with the Xbox Series X coming out on top in a key area. Specifically, Digital Foundry says that Xbox Series X benefits from the highest...
News Brace Yourself, The GTA Trilogy Remaster Could Be Pretty Expensive
If these retailer listings are anything to go by
There was a lot of excitement last Friday surrounding the announcement of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, but if you were hoping it might be reduced in price, you might want to think again. UK retailer Base has already begun taking pre-orders for the game across all...
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