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Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (August 2025)
The latest freebies for XGPU subscribers
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass Ultimate members throughout August 2025, including for the likes of WWE 2K25, Sea Of Thieves, The First Descendant and more! Just like we did back in July, we're picking out every single Perk you can claim right now on...
News Xbox Is Getting A Mario Party Clone With A LEGO Twist This September
Say hello to LEGO Party
We've definitely seen Mario Party alternatives on Xbox in the past, but they've been few and far between - Fuzion Frenzy and Rabbids: Party of Legends are the only examples that immediately come to mind. It's finally time for another one on September 30th, as LEGO Party will be releasing on that date - bringing its own style...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 7-10)
Playable with any Game Pass tier
Free Play Days has officially landed on Xbox! This weekend, we have four games to get stuck into across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - including Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Here's your full selection of Free Play Days titles this week: Cassette Beasts (two-hour trial) The Elder Scrolls...
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Standard (August 6)
Another library refresh
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! Today, Microsoft is adding four games to its mid-tier 'XGP Standard' library, including the likes of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and Citizen Sleeper 2. Oh, and before we round all of these up, the ma
News These 9 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 5-14)
Your latest batch of new titles
Microsoft has revealed a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the first half of August 2025, which includes the previously-confirmed Hellblade 2 Enhanced, as well as some surprises like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass from August 5 through August 14
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 4-8)
Including a new Mafia game!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 4-8! The next few days are looking very busy for new indie releases, while we've also got the major arrivals of Mafia: The Old Country and Madden 26's free trial on Game Pass Ultimate! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (August 4-8): Dark Steel...
The hottest picks for RPG action on Xbox consoles in 2025
What are the best Xbox RPG games you can play in 2025? The RPG genre has exploded in popularity in recent years, edging its way into mainstream gamer consciousness like never before. As a result, where Western RPGs have historically been pretty hard to come by, they're now absolutely...
News Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The THQ Nordic Showcase 2025
All the Xbox games we saw
Today marked the 2025 version of the THQ Nordic Showcase, which treated us to a whole bunch of trailers and game announcements for the likes of SpongeBob Squarepants: Tides of the Tide, Darksiders 4 and a lot more! Below, you can check out all the Xbox related trailers for the games in the THQ Nordic Showcase 2025:...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following July 2025's Nintendo Direct
Including a new Monster Hunter game!
As highlighted by our sister site Nintendo Life, we were treated to a special "Partner Direct" showcase from Nintendo earlier today featuring lots of third-party announcements, and plenty of those games are coming to Xbox as well! This includes a long-awaited release date for horror title Cronos: The New Dawn,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 31 - August 3)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Free Play Days promo on Xbox! This weekend, we've got four games in the lineup, including three titles that just released earlier on in 2025 - with the pictured Dynasty Warriors: Origins being one of those titles. Here's the full Free Play Days lineup this week: The Ascent Dynasty Warriors:...
News Two Destiny 2 Add-Ons Get Insane 'Just For You' Discounts On Xbox
Including a major expansion!
With Xbox's big summer sale still ongoing for the rest of this week, the team's usual selection of Tuesday deals is pretty slim - but we have spotted a couple of fantastic 'Just For You' offers if you're into your Destiny 2. <related ids="185499"> Presumably on the back of Bungie's big free access period that...
News Call Of Duty's File Size Is Getting Reduced As Xbox Prepares To Launch Black Ops 7
MW2 and MW3 content is moving
Anyone who plays modern Call of Duty will know that file sizes can get ridiculous these days, but thankfully, the upcoming release of Black Ops 7 is prompting the Activision team to remove some older content from the main COD launcher. Later today, the recent iterations of Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 will...
News Xbox Introduces Controversial Age Verification Process In The UK
Age verification needed for certain features
Those who reside in the UK may have seen lots of attention being put on new online age verification rules recently - some amusing, some not-so-much. Well, Microsoft has now detailed how it will implement its own age verification process across Xbox devices in the region. Starting now, Xbox users have...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox July 2025 Update
Some big updates for PC & Xbox Cloud Gaming
The Xbox July 2025 update has begun rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and beyond this week, introducing a bunch of updates that are pretty significant across console and PC in particular. Here's a short overview of the Xbox July 2025 update, with more details available...
News Two Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (July 29 - August 1)
Including a new Xbox first-party title
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! At the time of posting, two titles are scheduled to join the Game Pass library this week - including day one first-party release Grounded 2. So, we're going to give you a quick summary of these two new Game Pass drops down below, along with a couple of trailers so...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 28-August 1)
Including two new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 28-August 1! Things are quietening down a bit in terms of major new releases, but we've still got the likes of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game on the way, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to
News Two Major Xbox Games Are Being Delisted In August 2025
Both going fully offline in 2026
Earlier this month, we brought news of a few server shutdowns on Xbox in July & August, whilst also briefly mentioning that EA's Anthem is set to be removed from storefronts next month as well - before going offline in 2026. Now, another big Xbox title is also being delisted in August and taken offline next year,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 21-25)
Including three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 21-25! We've got some big releases on the way including Killing Floor 3 over the next few days, as well three new Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by Wuchang: Fallen Feathers! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (July 21-25):
Rumour Xbox Has Locked In A November Release Date For Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7
Shock?
The word on the street is that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch this November. Shocked? Nah, probably not, but considering last year's entry arrived in October, it's looking like Xbox and Activision are taking a few extra weeks to get Black Ops 7 out the door. The official release date is set for November 14th, 2025, according to...
News Indie RPG 'Back To The Dawn' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 18)
Another day one arrival
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, intriguing indie RPG Back to the Dawn joins the library, after gaining almost 5,000 reviews on Steam amounting to a 'Very Positive' rating overall. We're intrigued to see how the console audience finds this one, then, with the game now live on the service. Here's a bit...
Feature These 20+ Xbox Games Are At Their 'Lowest Price Ever' In The 2025 Summer Sale
Some big games at their lowest-ever prices
Xbox's big Summer Sale for 2025 is now properly underway, and while we've put out our usual roundup of some of the biggest and best deals this promotion has to offer, we've done a little more digging to find that loads of these games are actually at their lowest-ever price on Xbox! <related...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 17-20)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Free Play Days is here on Xbox once again, and today's selection is headlined by Ubisoft's pirate adventure Skull & Bones. The 2024 title is joined by four other games to round out Microsoft's full FPD offering this week. Here's everything you can play with Xbox Free Play Days this weekend: Atomicrops Blades of...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 17)
Update: A surprise third has arrived on PC!
Welcome to your latest roundup of new Xbox Game Pass additions! Today, Microsoft is adding two more titles to the main Game Pass Ultimate library, including the well-received 2023 shooter RoboCop: Rogue City. Here's some more information on that, alongside today's other new Xbox Game Pass title: My...
News EA Sports FC 26 Launches For Xbox In September, Includes 10-Hour Game Pass Trial
A new season begins
We've got a date for one of the biggest Xbox launches on the calendar! EA Sports FC 26 will officially release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this September, and you can watch the reveal trailer up above. EA is putting a big focus on prioritising player feedback this year, advertising gameplay features such as...
News Xbox Quietly Discounts 100+ Games Ahead Of The Massive Summer Sale
They'll be lost in the shuffle soon
We're eagerly waiting the start of the Xbox Summer Sale following its "Teaser" sale that's ongoing for Xbox Game Pass members right now - we're expecting hundreds more deals to be added when it goes live for everyone. Microsoft hasn't said when the full Xbox Summer Sale will begin, but we're assuming it'll be...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 14-18)
Including a couple of big new FPS titles
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 14-18! We've got a few big games on the way, including two major FPS titles in Ready Or Not and RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business, while High On Life returns to
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 10-13)
Including the latest MLB!
Xbox Free Play Days has just landed, and this week's selection is headlined by MLB The Show 25; Sony's latest MLB title that launched back in March. We've also got three other games included this week, so there's plenty to check out over the next few days! Here's the full Free Play Days selection this weekend:...
News All Of Destiny 2's Expansions Are Free On Xbox For The Next Few Weeks
A very generous offer from Bungie!
Destiny 2's base game went free-to-play a number of years ago now, but at this stage, much of the game can only be experienced through Bungie's ever-growing expansion list - which is obviously additional paid content. Well, as of now and until Tuesday, July 22, all of those premium expansions have been made...
News NBA 2K26 Releases For Xbox This September, Cover Stars Revealed
Pre-orders begin today, including for early access
A new NBA 2K is on the way! It's been announced that NBA 2K26 will release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 5th, 2025 - with a week's early access for some versions of the game too. Details on the game are pretty limited at the moment, but 2K is highlighting new ProPLAY...
News Xbox Summer Sale 2025 'Teaser' Now Live, 300+ Games Discounted
Game Pass members get the deals one week early!
It's time to kick-off the Xbox Summer Sale 2025! This year's promotion has begun with one week of exclusivity for Game Pass members, before the sale is blown open to all Xbox players in the near future - seemingly around July 17th. Otherwise known as the Xbox "Ultimate Game Sale" 2025, this teaser...
News Three Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (July 8-11)
Including another big first-party release
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we're highlighting all three of this week's new XGP additions (because they fall on separate days, so they're easily missed), with these including the return of The Ascent, a brand-new Xbox release in Minami Lane, and a new first-party release in Tony...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 7-11)
Including three more Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 7 - July 11! We've got a few big releases heading our way over the next few days including EA Sports College Football 26 and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to three games - highlighted by the Xbox first-party launch...
News 'Ultimate Chicken Horse' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 3)
Your latest XGP addition
Welcome to your latest roundup for Xbox Game Pass! Today, we have just the one addition to the library - with quirky party platformer Ultimate Chicken Horse now live for subscribers across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Here's a quick look at your latest Xbox Game Pass arrival: Ultimate Chicken Horse (Console, PC,...
News Lots Of Xbox Games Have Quietly Received New 1000G Achievements
Just like last year
This time last year, we brought you a story about how easy 1000G achievements had been suddenly added to 60+ Xbox games, and the exact same thing has happened again this year - but this time it affects over 100 Xbox games. Credit goes to True Achievements for the discovery on this, and they've also got a big list of the 100+...
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 2-15)
Your latest roundup of new titles
Microsoft has just revealed the next batch of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, featuring some newly-announced additions alongside its next first-party release in the form of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. We also saw two new additions to the library today, remember, including the fantastic
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 1)
Alongside a third title getting free Game Pass perks!
Welcome to your first Xbox Game Pass update for July 2025! Today, we have two major additions to the library, alongside some bonus Xbox Game Pass Perks for brand-new free-to-play title Mecha BREAK. <related ids="184422"> Here's a quick breakdown on what's new to Xbox Game Pass today:
News Xbox Brings Another Call Of Duty To Game Pass Today (June 30)
The ActiBlizz influence
Welcome to your final Xbox Game Pass update for June 2025! Today, we have just the one new title coming to the library - although it's a fairly big one as Microsoft brings another Call of Duty game to the service. Here's a bit more on this latest addition to Xbox Game Pass: Call of Duty: WWII (Console, PC) - Later Today:...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 30 - July 4)
Including three big Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 30 - July 4! It's actually a fairly quiet few days ahead for major Xbox releases, but we do have the free-to-play launch of Mecha BREAK taking place on Tuesday, while three big Xbox Game Pass titles are joining the library from the Call of Duty, Tomb Raider and...
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox & PC Game Pass (June 26)
Three are just on PC, the other is new to console
Welcome to today's Xbox Game Pass update! We've got four games entering the library today, although only one of them is on console (Against the Storm), while the other three Warcraft titles are exclusive to PC Game Pass. For those interested in Against the Storm, it's worth noting that it's been...
News Xbox Discounts 400+ Games Until End Of June, Including An Open World Sale
Lots of new sales have just gone live!
Yesterday marked the final day of the Xbox Deals Unlocked sale for 2025, but Xbox is back with another massive set of new sales today - including one that's taking prime spot on the "Deals" page in the form of an Open World sale. Now, to be honest, the Open World sale isn't that great - there are plenty of...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox June 2025 Update
A stacked list of features across console, PC and beyond
The Xbox June 2025 update has begun rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and beyond this week, introducing a bunch of updates that are pretty significant across console and PC in particular. Here's a short overview of the Xbox June 2025 update, with more...
News Don't Like The New Xbox Game Hubs? Here's How To Turn Them Off
There's an easy way to get rid of them
Over the past few days, you may have noticed when trying to start a game on Xbox, you're being presented with an extra page full of information about the title - and this change has definitely proven controversial with some. Basically, a lot of people just don't want to press an extra button in order to start...
Feature 10 Amazing Games To Buy Before Xbox's Deals Unlocked 2025 Sale Ends
Get in here and grab a bargain!
Xbox has a pretty fantastic 'Deals Unlocked' sale going on right now on its digital storefront - with over 1,000 games discounted as part of the promotion. We released a brief roundup of the sale when it first appeared — alongside posting articles on back compat games and
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 23-28)
Including five Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 23-28! We've got plenty of interesting stuff coming our way over the next few days including the likes of Rust's next-gen version and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, while we're also getting five Xbox Game Pass additions including three Warcraft games...
News If You Want To Play The New 'Skate' On Xbox, Now's The Time To Sign Up
Xbox playtests begin in July
It's been a long time now since Skate 4 (later named as just "Skate") was first announced back in the summer of 2020, but it's finally almost ready to release - and you've got the chance to play it on Xbox over the coming weeks. The team has confirmed that everyone who signs up to playtest Skate before June 27th will be...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 19-22)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days selection! Today, Microsoft has unveiled the four games playable as part of its regular free-to-try promotion - and we have a good range of titles on offer this week! Here's everything you can try on Xbox Free Play Days through the end of the weekend: Dead By...
Opinion The Best Call Of Duty Of The Xbox One Era Hits Game Pass Later This Month
And it still holds up!
Microsoft has today revealed its next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the end of June, and thankfully, there's a good selection of Activision Blizzard games in this latest roundup - which is something I always like to see these days. Only one of those is for console though in the form of Call of Duty: WWII, but I'm happy to...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Standard (June 18)
Live now on XGP Standard
As part of yesterday's June Xbox Game Pass roundup, Microsoft announced a couple more additions to its Game Pass Standard library; both of which go live today, June 18th. So, we'll gather up some information about these two new XGP Standard titles down below, as Microsoft
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 17)
Including a brand-new Remedy game!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update, and today's a big one! We have two day one releases arriving today, including a brand-new Remedy game, alongside the next Crash Bandicoot title to crash land into the library. Here's what to expect from today's new Xbox Game Pass titles: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's...
News Minecraft's Vibrant Visuals Update Officially Releases On Xbox This Week
Following a brief period of testing
Just over a month ago, we highlighted how Minecraft's new graphics upgrade was now available on Xbox in an experimental form, but now Mojang Studios has revealed a date for the non-experimental release of this feature - specifically on platforms that support the "Bedrock" version of the game. Minecraft's Vibrant...
