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July2021
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week (July 14-15)
Last chance to try this retro-inspired Action RPG
In case you'd forgotten, today and tomorrow marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including a couple of older EA Play titles in the form of UFC 1 and 2, along with the popular action-RPG, CrossCode. Here are the five games set to leave today and tomorrow on Xbox Game...
News Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Will Incorporate 'Iconic Campaign Moments'
"Multiplayer feels like a celebration of Halo"
It's all getting a bit exciting for Halo Infinite now, isn't it? We're getting tons of juicy multiplayer details, hints for the campaign, and now all we're waiting for is a date. But that hasn't stopped 343 Industries teasing just a little bit more, this time with some more new multiplayer information...
News The Ascent Is Now Available To Pre-Download With Xbox Game Pass
Install the full game prior to launch
We've got a big end to the month coming up for Xbox Game Pass with various day one launches on Xbox Game Pass, and one of those is action-shooter RPG, The Ascent, which can now be pre-downloaded ahead of its July 29 release. To download it, you simply need to navigate to the Xbox Game Pass app and find The...
News Portal And Halo Inspired Shooter Splitgate Now Has A Free Open Beta On Xbox
A recipe for success?
Splitgate might have possibly slipped under your radar. It was quietly shown during the E3 period, and not much of it has been heard of since. But, judging by the gameplay footage, it definitely deserves some attention and it now has a free open beta available to download on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Ahead of...
News Halo Infinite's New Ping System Will Make Multiplayer Communication Easier
Tell your teammates where to go
Halo Infinite is looking incredibly promising and while there's still a lot we don't know about this anticipated release just yet, it seems a recent employee spotlight on 343's website has given us just a little bit more information. According to the game's Lead Multiplayer Designer, Andrew Witts, the new entry will...
News Atlus Is Revealing Seven Projects To Mark Persona's 25th Anniversary
Is it time for the series to return to Xbox?
It's been a long time since we've seen a Persona title on Xbox, and even then it was only an arena fighter back on the Xbox 360 under the name of Persona 4: Arena. Since then we've watched Persona 5 get two releases, witnessed various spin-off games, and seen tons of critical acclaim. With the series'...
Guide These 100+ Games All Have Free Trials On Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Free trials of full games on Xbox One, Series X & Series S
We don't know about you, but we sometimes come across games on the Microsoft Store with free trials that we weren't even aware of. Publishers typically announce these trials separately from Microsoft, so it's easy to miss them when they come along, even for major games and franchises...
News Elite Dangerous: Odyssey's Xbox Release Delayed Following PC Issues
"We do not want to rush into confirming any dates"
Elite Dangerous: Odyssey launched on PC earlier this year and has reportedly been plagued with bugs ever since. Players have cited frame drops, crashes and other issues which have caused frustration amongst the community. The problems have now affected Xbox, as the release of the expansion for...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Officially Announced, Bringing Smash Bros Mayhem To Xbox This Year
I'm ready! I'm ready!
After a GameFly listing seemingly announced the game ahead of schedule last week, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has now officially been confirmed. It's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this autumn. As revealed by IGN, it's being developed by Ludosity and Fair Play Labs. The fighter aims to bring a little bit of...
News Maneater's Truth Quest DLC Chomps Its Way To Xbox This August
Get your teeth into this
Maneater is getting a juicy expansion on August 31 known as Truth Quest. The DLC will incorporate new missions, wildlife, evolutions, and more. It's set to retail at $14.99 / €14.99 / £12.99 when it drops next month. Taking place in the seas surrounding a brand-new island known as Port Clovis, a journalist is on the hunt...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (July 13-20)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including a Family Time Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Is Building More Narrative-Driven Games Than Ever Before
'Platform holders are investing in new and risky things'
If there's been one common complaint against Xbox, it's the lack of story-driven experiences. As PlayStation delivers titles such as God of War and Uncharted, our community has shouted out for more. It seems the feedback is being heard, as Xbox boss Phil Spencer says there are more in the...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Getting A Free Trial On Xbox Next Week
Get a taste of the new maps
If you're yet to check out Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, then fear not, as an upcoming Free Access week will allow you to try various multiplayer and zombie experiences. It's set to begin on July 22 and run through until July 29. While the featured playlists haven't been detailed yet, they're said to include the new...
News Recent Xbox Insider Update Causes 'Black Screen Of Death' On Xbox One
"I see a lot of people having the issue..."
Update (Tue 13th Jul, 2021 19:45 BST): The team at Xbox is pushing out a new update to the Delta ring of Xbox Insiders today, so hopefully this issue will soon be resolved. You can find the full release notes at the Xbox website. Original story (Tue 13th Jul, 2021 11:45 BST): The Xbox Insider program is...
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...
News Playground Games Has Improved Car Sounds In Forza Horizon 5
There are also more than 320 brand new car recordings
While the Forza Horizon series could almost be described as the perfect game for car enthusiasts, the sounds of vehicles haven't always lived up to expectations. The game's community often talks about how car engines don't always match their real-life counterparts or sounded better in past...
News Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition Makes Its Xbox Debut This October
Turn-based strategy from X-COM's Julian Gollop
IGN has revealed today that the 2019 turn-based strategy game Phoenix Point (Behemoth Edition) will be arriving on Xbox One on October 1, with an Xbox Series X and Series S version to follow post-launch. If you didn't know, Phoenix Point was created by X-COM's Julian Gollop and his Snapshot Games...
News Yes, FIFA 22 Will Have A Free Trial With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
You'll be able to try before you buy
EA Sports revealed the latest entry in the FIFA series on Sunday (FIFA 22), set to arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 1, and it's been confirmed that a free trial will be available for EA Play members as usual. That means Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will also get a chance to take...
News Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition Launches This Month Alongside New Echoing Void DLC
Plus some free goodies, too
Mojang has announced Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition, a complete collection of the base game and all post-launch content. It's launching on July 28 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, alongside a brand new expansion known as Echoing Void. If you've missed out on the game or been holding off for more...
News Lost Judgment Dev Explains Why The English Dub's Lip Syncing Isn't As 'Silky' As Yakuza
"It is through no shortage of hard work"
If you've been keeping tabs on Lost Judgment recently, you may have noticed the English dub looks a bit off. Don't worry, you're not going crazy - it's now been confirmed to be a step back from previous instalments by the game's localisation director. Scott Strichart shared the process on Twitter,...
Talking Point How Useful Have You Found The 'HDMI In' Port On Your Xbox One?
Do you wish it was part of the Xbox Series X|S?
We're now well over six months since the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, and we've had a chance to get used to some the features that haven't crossed over from the Xbox One generation. There's no Kinect support, for example, no optical audio port, and no 'HDMI In' port to allow you to connect...
News Microsoft Working To Fix Minecraft In South Korea After It Becomes Inaccessible For Under 19s
"We're working on a longer term solution"
An unusual problem occurred with Minecraft last week in South Korea. Players were unable to jump into the game unless they were at least 19 years old, having been informed they would need Xbox Live accounts to continue playing it. The original report comes from The Korea Herald, which revealed the change...
News New Forza Horizon 5 Details Confirm Convertibles, Drag Races And Flamingos
Along with new customisation options
Forza Horizon 5 is, well, on the horizon, and it's shaping up to be a pretty ambitious title. Being the fifth entry in the franchise, the gameplay will be ramped up yet again, and some new confirmed details from Playground Games instil a lot of confidence. A ton of ground was covered by the team in a recent blog...
News Psychonauts 2 Will Feature An Invincibility Mode To Suit 'All Ages, All Needs'
"All people should be able to enjoy games"
The topic of difficulty in games has been escalating over the past few years. There are two trains of thought: One is that games should have easier options to allow for more accessibility, and the other is centred around games being played the way the developers intended. It seems Double Fine is in the...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 13-16)
Start your engines!
It's time for your weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and while it's a fairly quiet one this week, it's highlighted by EA and Codemasters' F1 2021, along with another batch of small, but intriguing Xbox Game Pass releases. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (July 13...
News Uh-Oh, Lost Judgment Could Reportedly Be The Last Entry In The Series
Say it isn’t so!
Lost Judgment is the second entry in the Yakuza spin-off series, but it could be ending as soon as it started. A new report has surfaced which claims the upcoming entry may very well be the last. According to a report from the Japanese site Nikkan Taishu (and transcribed by
News Titanfall 2 Fans Fear The Worst As Servers 'Destroyed' Across All Platforms
"This might truly be the end for Titanfall"
Update (Mon 12th Jul, 2021 13:46 BST): It seems the servers are working again on Xbox for now. Hopefully it'll stay that way! Original story: It's been a horrible week for Respawn Entertainment in general, with Apex Legends hackers initially "ruining a holiday" for the developer, and now the servers for...
News FIFA 22 Brings 'New Gameplay Technology' To Xbox Series X, Series S This October
Watch the reveal trailer
We've got a release date for FIFA 22! The game will officially be arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 1, with a brand-new form of gameplay technology debuting exclusively for next-gen consoles. It's called 'HyperMotion', and is described as "elevating every moment on the pitch", utilising...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Leaks For Xbox, Set To Arrive This October
Are you ready, kids?
PSA: To avoid confusion, the cover above is from the 2002 game Nickelodeon Party Blast for the original Xbox. If you're a big fan of the Nickelodeon Kart Racers games, then you'll been keen to hear that we're apparently getting another Nickelodeon game this October, but it will seemingly take the form of a Super Smash Bros...
Random After Their Entire Team Leaves, Halo Squad Comes Together To Let A Lone Player Win
"We decided to give him 99 kills"
Halo: The Master Chief Collection has a pretty loyal fanbase who are quietly biding their time until the upcoming Halo Infinite. With multiplayer games you often hear horror stories as to how toxic the communities can be - especially to new players. But this Reddit thread has reminded us just how lovely the Halo...
"They could experiment with smaller AC content"
The internet didn't exactly react positively to the news of Assassin's Creed Infinity earlier this week. While Ubisoft didn't directly say it was a live service project, a report prior to the announcement claimed as such, stating it would evolve over time - similar to games such as Fortnite and GTA:...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Bug Fables Is One Of The Best RPGs On Xbox Right Now
A bug's life
When Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling joined Xbox Game Pass last week, we got stupidly excited. Some of us here have already played the game on our Nintendo Switches over the years, but now the ability to re-experience the game again, complete with better visuals and achievements? It's like a dream come true. Jumping out of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 10th)
It's a great time to return to A Plague Tale: Innocence
Welcome to the weekend! It's been another fairly eventful week in the world of Xbox, with another bunch of Xbox Game Pass titles hitting the service, two more Free Play Days games, Dark Souls 3 getting an FPS Boost for Xbox Series X and Series S, and the
News Black Widow's MCU Outfit Is Now Available In Marvel's Avengers
She's got some unfinished business...
This week marks the release of Marvel's latest movie Black Widow. To celebrate, the Marvel's Avengers game has released an outfit inspired by Black Widow's look in the MCU. As part of this, the development team is also reviving Black Widow's Red Room Takeover event - you can even earn a new animated nameplate...
Video Latest Demon Slayer Gameplay Shows It's Not All Hack-And-Slash Mayhem
Exploration also seems to be a big focus
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles consistently keeps surprising us with how good it looks. After a slight disappointment with Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, this truly looks like a great adaptation of the hit anime by CyberConnect2. While the developer is known for creating anime fighters,...
News Xbox Store Now Highlights Diverse Games Made In Latin America
"People around the world want to discover and play these games"
Gaming has exploded over the years, and as a result, creators from all around the world are delivering a diverse selection of AAA titles all the way down to indie games. It's been incredible to see, especially with the ID@Xbox program making magnificent strides in highlighting some of...
News Stylistic Action Beat 'Em Up Bloodroots Punches Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
If it isn't on your radar, it should be
You may or may not have seen that Bloodroots is heading (at launch) to Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and via Xbox Cloud Gaming next week, arriving on Thursday, July 15. The gory top down beat 'em up from developer Paper Cult made something of a name for itself when it launched...
News FIFA 22's Cover Star Is Kylian Mbappé, Full Reveal This Weekend
He's back for the second year in a row
EA Sports has unveiled the official cover star of FIFA 22 today, and in a fairly predictable move, it's the France and PSG star, Kylian Mbappé. This marks the second year in a row for Mbappe, who also graced the cover of FIFA 21. In addition, it's been confirmed that we'll be getting the official reveal...
News SEGA Outlines All The Improvements Heading To Sonic Colors: Ultimate
It's a chunky list
With Sonic Colors: Ultimate making its Xbox debut in just two short months, SEGA has now revealed the full details as to what's new for the remastered instalment. Being a Nintendo Wii title that originally released back in 2010, there's undeniably a lot of work that needs to be done to improve it. Players are looking at...
News Resident Evil Village Has Passed 4.5 Million Sales, Confirms Capcom
It's catching up to Resident Evil VII
Can you believe Resident Evil Village is still smashing it out of the park? When it launched back in May, it was celebrated as it reached 3 million sales, and now here we are 1.5 million sales later with another milestone. Capcom confirmed the news on Resident Evil's official Japanese Twitter account. It reads:...
Video New Lost Judgment Trailer Showcases Investigations, Mini-Games, And A Cute Shiba
Pre-orders are also now live
Lost Judgment is fast approaching with its September 24 release date, and while we've had a decent look at the game so far, this latest trailer packs as much as it can into its roughly two-minute runtime. A lot is thrown at us during the short trailer, but one noticeable highlight is the vast array of mini-games...
News The New Xbox Internet Browser Is Rolling Out To More Insiders
Looks like it's getting close to launch
There's a lot of excitement and potential surrounding the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge heading to Xbox soon, and it looks like it's gearing up for a public release, as it's just been dished out to more Xbox Insiders. It was previously only available for members in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring, but as...
News Battlefield 2042 Will Be Bringing Back Some ‘Fan Favourite’ Maps
Labelled as part of a new "experience"
Battlefield 2042 has been confirmed to only be getting seven maps at launch, but there are already long-term plans for more on the horizon. The recently formed Ripple Effect Studios has announced it will be working on bringing "fan favourite" maps to the game. During yesterday's Future Of FPS panel hosted by...
News 2D Puzzle Adventure Inops Is Currently Free To Claim On Xbox
It's received a 100% discount
We're not quite sure how or why this has happened, but 2D puzzle adventure Inops, which usually retails for £9.99 / $9.99 on the Microsoft Store and various other platforms, is now totally free to claim on the Xbox Store. Better yet, there are no catches involved! All you need to do is either visit Inops's Microsoft...
News Bloober Team Has Two Projects In The Works, Both 'Bigger In Scope' Than The Medium
"One in production, one in pre-production"
You may have noticed over the past week that codenames for several Bloober Team titles had surfaced via an EU funding website - H20, Black, and Dum Spiro. The developer has now come forward to reveal H20 was in fact Layers of Fear 2, Dum Spiro has been shelved, and the original idea that was reported for...
News Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas Operates Its Way To Xbox This September
We need a doctor!
For all you medical aficionados out there, Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas is making the jump from PC and slicing its way onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 2. Developer Bossa Studios announced the news today, confirming it will launch with a year's worth of updates and new features. Amongst the new...
News EA Announces Ripple Effect Studios, Working On Battlefield 2042 And A 'New Project'
"Our ambition is to become a studio that excels at everything"
EA has announced that its DICE LA team will be rebranding to Ripple Effect Studios, and will be working on Battlefield 2042 alongside a yet-to-be-announced project. The news was announced in a blog post, which revealed DICE LA general manager Christian Grass will be taking the reigns,...
Video Hot Wheels Unleashed Unveils Its Elaborate Custom Track Builder
Race in style
A lot of people dismissed Hot Wheels Unleashed when it was first announced. With so many arcade racers out there it perhaps didn't grab as much attention as it seemingly deserved. But with this latest trailer highlighting the game's elaborate track editor, maybe that will all change. The trailer acts as an overview for Hot Wheels...
News 343 Industries 'Creeping Closer' To Halo Infinite Multiplayer Preview
Get ready, it's coming
The hype is building, as Halo Infinite's multiplayer preview is "creeping closer and closer" to release. It's coming around fast, and the game's community manager is urging fans to sign up and share the word now. Brian Jarrard, Infinite's community manager, stated on Twitter that "with each week we're creeping closer and...
News Xbox, Bethesda Donating $10k To Charity In Honour Of Fallout Dog Who Passed Away
"DOGMEAT FOREVER"
Anyone who has played Fallout 4 may remember Dogmeat - the canine companion in the game. The dog who motion-capped her, River, sadly passed away last month. To commemorate her legacy, Xbox and Bethesda have joined together to donate $10,000 to charity. The money is going to Montgomery County Humane Society, an animal charity in...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 8-11)
"Death is not an escape"
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two 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 the ultra-popular 1v4 multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight, which is also available on Xbox Game Pass, along...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 8)
"El Presidente is back!"
It's Game Pass day! We've got another three games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, but keep in mind that EA Sports UFC 4 is an EA Play game, so it's only available for Game Pass Ultimate members. EA Play games also don't usually get added until much later in the day, so we might be waiting a while...
Random Xbox Playfully Uses PlayStation And Nickelback To Advertise Game Pass
Well played
The Xbox team is notorious for using some inventive ways to market the brand. Just look at yesterday's All-4-One music video to promote Xbox All Access! We're truly living in strange times, and this promotion for cloud gaming on Xbox Game Pass using a PlayStation controller and a Nickelback song is one of best examples yet. The official...
News Vampire The Masquerade - Swansong Launches On Xbox In May 2022
It's got a bite to it
Update: Vampire The Masquerade - Swansong has since been pushed to May 19th, 2022. You can check out the latest RPG trailer for the game above. Original story: Not to be mistaken with with Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, the spin-off Vampire The Masequrade - Swansong has been pushed from its 2021 release window to...
News Among Us Is Getting Some Lovely Collector's Editions For Xbox
Add this crewmate to your collection
While we don't know when Among Us will officially be heading to Xbox consoles (and Xbox Game Pass) just yet, we do know it will be getting numerous physical collector's editions for any fans of the title out there. Coming from Maximum Games, each collector's edition improves on the other with more goodies and...
News Omno Brings Its World Of Wonders To Xbox Game Pass This Month
"A single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles"
Xbox Game Pass is already packed with additions this month, but another one has just been confirmed in the form of Omno, which is a single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome. The game has been created by solo developer Jonas Manke, and will see you...
News Ubisoft Confirms Assassin's Creed Infinity, The Next Step For The Series
The game will "evolve along with the video game industry"
After a report surfaced earlier today about an upcoming project known as Assassin's Creed Infinity, Ubisoft has now come forward to confirm its existence and reveal some more details about it. In a lengthy blog post, it was confirmed to be a
News Assassin's Creed Infinity Will Reportedly Be A Live Service Platform Inspired By Fortnite
But it's still "years away from release"
Update: Ubisoft has now confirmed the existence of Assassin's Creed Infinity, but has not elaborated on reports that it will be a live service project. According to Ubisoft, Infinity will be "evolving along with the video game industry". Original story: After the success of recent entries such a
News Codemasters CEO And CFO Depart Just Four Short Months After EA Acquisition
"We are incredibly thankful to Frank and Rashid"
Just four months after Codemasters was acquired by EA, the company's CEO Frank Sagnier and chief financial officer Rashid Varachia have revealed they will be departing the studio at the end of July. The news was confirmed to Gamesindustry.biz by EA, which claimed this has "always been part of the...
News Respawn Rep Criticises 'Save Titanfall' Hackers, Says They 'Ruined A Holiday'
"They achieved nothing of value"
Over the weekend, Apex Legends was hit with a pretty nasty DDoS attack. Players were bombarded with messages to "Save Titanfall", in a response to on-going issues with hackers in the original game for PC. While it may have been used to spread a message, the behind the scenes reaction at Respawn paints a different...
News Elden Ring Will Allow You To Use The Weather To Your Advantage
Stealth is also a key part of your skill set
Everything we've heard about Elden Ring so far sounds like a huge evolution for FromSoftware. A fully open world, horse traversal and the revelation that it will be slightly easier than other Souls games. Now, a recently updated blurb of the game on its official site has shared a few more interesting...
Video New Demon Slayer Gameplay Captures The Anime Perfectly
Deeeeeemon!
Fans were happy to find out last month that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles would be getting a western release one day after its launch in Japan. The anime has exploded in certain territories around the world, with the recent film becoming the highest grossing movie of 2020, as well as the biggest film in Japan...
Random We’re Loving These Guardians Of The Galaxy Themed Xbox Controller Designs
Okay, then how much for the controller?
We've seen some some fantastic fan-designed Xbox consoles and controller design mock-ups over the years. While these usually don't see the light of day, we can at least fantasise over some truly wonderful designs that we wish were real. The most recent example is a series of Guardians of the Galaxy mock-ups,...
News Industry Analyst Suggests Xbox Has Some 'Cool News' To Share This Week
But what is it?
Today has been a pretty big day for gaming news - but it's been bigger elsewhere than on the Xbox front. That said, it seems there may be something Xbox related still on the horizon this week according to a well-known industry analyst. Daniel Ahmad, who is often known for providing insider information, claimed earlier today that...
News Test Drive Unlimited 3 Heads To Hong Kong In September 2022
"Navigate the bustling island in glorious 1:1 scale"
It feels like there's a lot of hype centred around the next entry in the Test Drive Unlimited series, entitled "Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown", and today we've been treated to a September 2022 release date along with a setting reveal. As you can see from the trailer above, Test Drive...
News No Joke, There's A Robocop Game Arriving On Xbox In 2023
We're as shocked as you are
We didn't have this on our 2021 bingo card. Robocop is coming to PC and consoles in 2023 in a new game known as Robocop: Rogue City. It's being developed by Teyon, the developer behind the recent Terminator: Resistance. While that wasn't a perfect game, it did capture the feel of the movies better than anything else...
Video Here's Another Precious Glimpse At The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum, Coming Fall 2022
Myyyyyy precious!
It seems like we've known about The Lord of the Rings: Gollum for quite a while now, as it was originally meant to launch this year. Unfortunately, the game was delayed until 2022, and a new behind-the-scenes look at the game has revealed it is now planning to launch in the fall of next year. While this isn't the deepest of dives,...
Video Watch The Nacon Connect 2021 Livestream Here
Featuring "sneak peeks" and "three exclusive reveals"
Update: The event is now over, but you can watch the full on-demand version above! Original story: Welcome to the 2021 version of the Nacon Connect event! Today's stream will feature a sneak peek at some "highly anticipated projects" such as Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, The Lord of the...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Bloodline Expansion Is Now Available On Xbox
With some returning fan favourite characters
After a rocky launch, Watch Dogs: Legion is finally in a stable state, so now the promised expansion can finally emerge. Bloodline brings some classic characters into the fray such as the original game's Aiden Pearce and the sequel's comical sidekick Wrench. It's available for all season pass members now...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 14-15)
Last chance to try this retro-inspired action RPG
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of July 2021, including a couple of EA Play titles in the form of EA Sports UFC and EA Sports UFC 2. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave around the middle of July:...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 8-15)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another six games coming to the service over the next week, including Tropico 6, Farming Simulator 19 and EA Sports UFC 4. Don't forget that Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Ascent and Cris Tales have all been confirmed for the latter part...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (July 6-13)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including a Deep Sea Discounts sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence Dev Highlights The Brilliance Of Xbox Smart Delivery
It just works!
Asobo Studio's A Plague Tale: Innocence received its free next-gen upgrade yesterday, and the team has caused a bit of a stir on social media after explaining the cross-save process for the game on Xbox and PlayStation. Like many other titles, A Plague Tale: Innocence utilises Smart Delivery on Xbox, meaning you get "automatic...
News Eidos-Montréal Claims Guardians Of The Galaxy Has 'Twice As Much Dialogue' As Deus Ex Games
"They say a lot of stuff"
Eidos Montréal seems like a weird developer to take on Guardians of the Galaxy, considering their main catalogue of work has centred around immersive sims such as the Deus Ex series. But the team surprised everyone with the fantastic Shadow of the Tomb Raider a few years back, and when you think about how chatty the...
News Xbox Appears To Confirm Two More Titles Heading To Game Pass This July
Including a reimagining of a Skyrim mod
Update: The tweet from Xbox has now been deleted, so either it was a mistake, or the two games were revealed as coming to Xbox Game Pass a little too early. In any case, we'll find out over the next week-or-so! Original story: July is looking to be a huge month for Xbox Game Pass, with games such as Cris...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 6-13)
Bag yourself a bargain
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There's quite a lot to choose from in this week's selection, with over 150 games available across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Deep Sea Discounts and Nacon Connect sales! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below, and Xbox's...
Reminder Cyberpunk 2077's Special Xbox Refund Policy Has Now Expired
Did you leave Night City behind?
When Cyberpunk 2077 failed to live up to expectations on last-generation systems, Microsoft began to offer refunds for digital copies of the Xbox version. Last month, we heard how Microsoft would soon be reverting back to the standard refund procedure, and today is your reminder that from here on out (for both new...
News Nacon Connect To Feature 'Three Exclusive Reveals' This Tuesday
Along with a "sneak peek at some highly anticipated projects"
Update (Tue 6th Jul, 2021 00:00 BST): In case you'd forgotten (because we had!), Nacon is hosting its next 'Nacon Connect' event later today, July 6, and it's now been confirmed that it will feature "three exclusive reveals." You can see an updated list of the games set to be featured...
Video Tales Of Arise's Opening Animation Is Absolutely Stunning
We've got some new gameplay, too
Tales of Arise is slowly creeping up on us, huh? It's crazy to think that after radio silence for a long time, the game will be out in just a little over two months. Of course, what would a Tales game be without a new opening anime sequence? With its upbeat soundtrack, the animation introduces us to the game's...
News BioWare Shares New Dragon Age 4 Concept Art, Apologises For Missing EA Play Live
"We are excited to share more when the time is right"
With the news that Dragon Age 4 won't be appearing at EA Play Live later this month, some fans are (understandably) upset. It's been years since the game was originally announced and the community is hungry to hear and see more. While there won't be anything substantial in the near future,...
News Xbox's Among Us Release Date Might Just Have Been Revealed
And it's not too far away
We've known for a while that Among Us is heading over to Xbox, along with an inclusion into Game Pass - but we still don't know when. However, a recently discovered PlayStation listing may have pinpointed it to being August 31. The Twitter account PlayStation Game Size, which tracks additions to the storefront, has...
News Apex Legends Players Hack The Game With 'Save Titanfall' Message
Hackers hacked to complain about hackers
Apex Legends was hit with a strange issue over the weekend - hackers were displaying messages in an attempt to "Save Titanfall". Why? Well, Titanfall has become notorious on PC for being full of hackers, so now, the community has taken it into their own hands to spread the message. Players logging in were...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 6-9)
Return to the grim tale of A Plague Tale: Innocence
We've got another batch of new Xbox releases on the way this week, and while it's somewhat of a quieter selection than we've been used to, it's highlighted by an upgrade for the brilliant A Plague Tale: Innocence on Xbox Game Pass! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One...
News The Fourth Instalment In The Dark Pictures Anthology Has Seemingly Been Revealed
Thanks to a trademark
We've not even seen the release of House of Ashes yet and the next entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology has seemingly been uncovered. According to a recent trademark filing, it will be known as The Devil In Me. It can be found on Justia Trademarks, complete with a logo for the game. Said image even has an in-depth description...
News Crash Drive 3 Brings Its 'Car Stunting Playground' To Xbox This Thursday
"Crash Drive is back!"
If you like the idea of "ridiculous fun" with monster trucks, tanks and "more amazing vehicles" across a huge open world, you'll want to keep Crash Drive 3 on your radar! The game releases July 8 for Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One. Crash Drive 3 is a cross-platform multiplayer, free-roaming game, in which you can level...
Rumour PES Could Be Going 'Properly Free-To-Play' This Year
Konami is said to be "changing it up"
Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer series is going through an interesting time right now, after skipping a totally new entry last year and unveiling plans to transition to Unreal Engine, and now it might be making even more drastic changes. According to Andy Robinson of Video Games Chronicle, he's heard that Konami...
News Another Everwild Team Member Appears To Have Left Rare
"It's time for a new adventure"
Last month, we heard how Rare's next big game Everwild had reportedly been rebooted, and found out the senior creative designer Gregg Mayles had taken over as project lead. It follows on from the game's creative director Simon Woodroffe leaving Rare last October
News Dark Alliance's First Post-Launch Patch Brings Multiple Improvements To Xbox Game Pass
Along with a few bug fixes
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance arrived on Xbox Game Pass last month, and while we didn't mind the game, there were a fair few issues that held it back. Luckily, the first post-launch patch is on the way to bring some improvements. The short-but-sweet list of patch notes seems to focus on improving the experience in...
Feature Don't Skip Games With Gold's Conker: Live & Reloaded, Especially On Xbox Series X
The fuzzy squirrel has never looked or played better
We get it. The Games with Gold offerings have been pretty poor in recent months - especially compared to the superior PlayStation Plus selection. Sure, we have Xbox Game Pass, but that's besides the point. It's still a service people pay for and customers are beginning to feel a bit turned away...
News Ubisoft Is Suddenly Teasing Beyond Good & Evil 2 Again On Twitter
But where is it?
Every Ubisoft presentation and E3, fans are hoping to hear more about Beyond Good & Evil 2 - the long awaited sequel which seems to be stuck in a bit of development hell. Some believed the game had ultimately been canned after its lack of an appearance at E3 this year, but it still seems to be alive and kicking judging by recent...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 3rd)
We've got a date with a wabbit
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a pretty big week for new releases on Xbox, including a selection of next-gen upgrades, loads of Xbox Game Pass additions, and even a couple of Xbox Games with Gold releases. Don't forget the
News Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Is Getting Another Hotfix Next Week
Will address "additional" player feedback
It's not exactly been smooth sailing for Rare's Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life expansion. Since arriving on the Xbox and PC last week, there have been ongoing issues with certain parts of this free update. Rare's already drastically improved the experience, but it seems it's still got some unfinished...
News Mortal Kombat 11's DLC Has 'Come To An End', Confirms NetherRealm
The company is "now focusing on its next project"
Just over two years since the game first made its debut, developer NetherRealm has confirmed that DLC for Mortal Kombat 11 has officially come to an end, as the company shifts focus to working on its next project. The news was announced in a brief post on Twitter, where the studio acknowledged that...
News EA Play Live Will Focus On Games 'Coming Soon', Rather Than The 'All-To-Distant Future'
Focusing on "new gameplay reveals" and "surprises"
Even though E3 has been and gone, we're still not out of the woods yet when it comes to game presentations. We're still in the realm of Summer Game Fest, and as a result, have more showcases on the way. One of which will be EA Play Live - a 40 minute show from the publisher on July 22 at 10AM PT /...
Video First ELEX II Gameplay Shows A Promising, Yet Rough Sequel
Flying looks slick, though
ELEX II was randomly announced last month, continuing the cult classic original with a brand new instalment. It sounded pretty ambitious with tighter combat, and of course, Anthem style traversal with jetpacks. The first footage has now emerged, and while it seems a bit rough around the edges, it's looking to be a...
Video New Dying Light 2 Gameplay Dials Up The Horror
You might need new underwear
Dying Light 2 may still be a fair few months away from its December 2021 release, but we've been treated to plenty of new gameplay and details. While we've seen a lot of the open-world traversal and zombie killing mayhem, the latest gameplay trailer aims to show some of the slower, terror-fuelled moments. Set in an...
News DOOM Eternal Is Getting A Totally New Single-Player Horde Mode
"We have decided to redirect our focus"
Last week saw the release of DOOM Eternal for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as a free upgrade, and now developer id Software has taken to Twitter to share an update on what's next for the game over the coming months. The big news is that the team will be abandoning plans for an "Invasion Mode" update due to...
News Sorry Folks, Mass Effect And Dragon Age Won't Be Appearing At EA Play Live This Month
But the teams are "hard at work"
With EA Play Live around the corner on July 22, many have been hoping to receive an update on the upcoming entries in BioWare's catalogue. Unfortunately, that won't be the case, as it's been confirmed neither Dragon Age nor Mass Effect will be making an appearance. BioWare confirmed the news on Twitter, saying it is...
Random Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Has A Very Special Easter Egg
The new expansion packs some booty
Sea of Thieves is packed full of wonderful little surprises across its many oceans. From quests, to throwbacks to classic games - it's packed to the brim. The latest update, which introduces a Pirate's of the Caribbean crossover, also features another reference to a classic game. Be warned: There's spoilers...
News Rumoured Dead Space Revival Is Reportedly A 'Full Remake', Similar To Resident Evil 2
Sign us up!
It seems like we're learning something new about this potential Dead Space revival every day, but this may be the juiciest set of details thus far. A report has signalled the game will in fact be a fully-fledged remake, drawing inspirations from games such as Resident Evil 2 Remake. The report comes from VentureBeat, which claims it's...
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