Random Does Your Series X Look Like This? Xbox Fans Have Figured Out Why
It happens to the PS5 as well!
News Xbox Accidentally 'Includes' Every Single Game With Game Pass
Now that's what you call value!
Random TikTok User Shocks Viewers By Painting Her Boyfriend's Xbox For Valentine's Day
"I died inside when you painted the ventilation system"
PSA You Probably Shouldn't Lick The Xbox Series X Or Its Controllers
"I can't believe I have to post this"
News GameStop Announces Trade-In Offers For The Xbox Series S & X
Get up to $200 off your pre-order
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February2021
News This Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Trailer Gives Off Strong Jet Set Radio Vibes
On Jet Set Radio Future’s anniversary week, too
Team Reptile has showcased its latest game Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and it's giving off strong Jet Set Radio vibes! In a short but sweet trailer, the game showcases its vibrant colour palette and inspirations, as characters are seen rushing, grinding and making their way to elaborate locations to spray...
Random Xbox Fans Are Winning Series X Consoles With Microsoft Rewards
It's the gift that keeps on giving!
We're big fans of Microsoft Rewards here at Pure Xbox as you probably already know, and it's been making waves once again over the past few days, with a few lucky fans managing to win Xbox Series X consoles! This is part of the service's newest game called 'Animal Mix 'N Match', which allows you to trade in 200...
News Stardew Valley Has Been Turned Into A Board Game, Available Now
Only in the US, though
Update: Well, that was quick! ConcernedApe has taken to Twitter to reveal that the initial batch of copies of the Stardew board game have already sold out, and the team is now working on getting a second printing batch started. "The first printing of the board game is now sold out. We've been blown away by the excitement and...
Video NieR Replicant Gets A Shot-For-Shot Revamp Of Its Opening Cinematic
And it’s gorgeous
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…edges closer every single day towards its April 23 release date, and Square Enix is quickly ramping up its marketing. This time we get a first look at the game’s opening cinematic, which is a shot-for-shot version of the original. The goal is to show the many improvements made to NieR...
News Sorry Folks, BioWare Is Officially Ending Development On Anthem
"Not everything we had planned can be accomplished"
If you're a fan of EA and BioWare cooperative action-RPG Anthem, we've got some sad news to share - BioWare is officially ending development on the game, cancelling its planned redesign of the title. The studio announced the news in a blog post earlier today, explaining that the pandemic "has had...
News Tron Inspired Narita Boy Launches On Xbox Game Pass This March
Acting as a love letter to the 80s
Update (Wed 24th Feb, 2021 19:15 GMT): We've got a date! Narita Boy will launch on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass in just a few short weeks on March 30th, as revealed by publisher Team17 earlier today. Original story (Wed 3rd Feb, 2021 20:45 GMT): Narita Boy, a Tron inspired side-scrolling adventure from publisher...
Random This Xbox Series X Espresso Machine Is The Thing Of Dreams
Make it happen, Microsoft!
Before you ask - no, it's not real. Unfortunately, this elegant Xbox Series X espresso machine is simply a concept created by Fakes Forge on Twitter, but now that we've seen it, we really, really want one. In fact, fans loved this design by Fakes Forge so much that someone ended up animating what it would look like in...
News Zombies Are Returning To Call Of Duty: Warzone
Get ready to fight the living and the dead
If you thought competing against other teams was bad, it looks as though Zombies are re-entering the fray in Call of Duty: Warzone according to the latest calling cards. As spotted originally by Eurogamer, the latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has updated its calling cards with some new...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In March 2021
We're got a varied mix to look forward to!
The first couple of months of 2021 have been fairly quiet for new releases on Xbox, and March is continuing that trend for the most part, especially since Riders Republic, Outriders and the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake have all been delayed. That said, there are still some big launches to look...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Biggest Patch Yet Has Been Delayed Until Late March
"We want to make sure we launch this update properly"
CD Projekt Red had intended to release Cyberpunk 2077's biggest patch yet in the form of Patch 1.2 this February, but the developer has revealed that it needs a little more time to get it ready for launch. Taking to Twitter, CDPR explained that the extensive scope of the update, along with a...
News GameStop Will Have The Xbox Series X In Stock Later Today
Keep an eye out
Update: As expected, these consoles went on sale earlier today. Hope you managed to get one! Original story: Yep, it's another Xbox Series X stock alert! GameStop has revealed that it will have a limited number of Xbox Series X and S consoles and bundles - online only - which are "coming soon" later today. Here's a look at the...
News Minecraft Dungeons Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X
Including support for 120FPS
Minecraft Dungeons’s Flame of the Nether update is now live for Xbox, and it brings with it an array of upgrades for Xbox Series X|S owners. Along with the new content, gear, and enchantments outlined earlier this month, the Xbox Series X|S upgrade introduces features such as 120FPS support for the Xbox Series X, as...
News Bethesda Lawsuit Could Slow Down Microsoft’s ZeniMax Acquisition
All because of Fallout 4’s season pass
Bethesda is currently in hot water over Fallout 4’s post-launch content. As a result, a class-action lawsuit is seeking to pull the brakes on Microsoft’s acquisition until the matter has been resolved. A report from GamesBeat shows that the issue revolves around the game’s season pass, and how it is...
Feature 15 Fantastic Platformers You Can Play On Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Like platform games? These are some of the best on Xbox!
Xbox is home to some of the best platformers around, there's no doubt about that. The Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are sporting some brilliant platform games with an array of colourful and immersive worlds to jump, slide and grapple your way through, and with the Xbox backwards...
News Bethesda Is Giving Someone The Chance To Design A Starfield Character
In aid of the Make-A-Wish foundation
Bethesda is offering one lucky gamer the chance of a lifetime, as a new charity auction could see them creating their own character for the upcoming Xbox Series X space RPG, Starfield. The auction is part of Make-A-Wish’s Evening of Wishes event on February 28th. The virtual event has a variety of ticket...
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Predicts Future Games Will Be Built For The Cloud First
"They will think first about their game running in the cloud"
Yesterday saw the kickoff for the AI and Gaming Summit, with Xbox’s very own Phil Spencer making an appearance. While it wasn’t focused on announcing new games or reveals, Spencer still had some interesting notes to say. One of his biggest mentions was how developers could be using...
News Wait, Did THQ Nordic Secretly Announce A Destroy All Humans 2 Remake?
It looks likely
Destroy All Humans! Remake launched last year and it seems THQ Nordic could potentially be teasing that a remake of the sequel is in the works. In a new trailer for the remake to showcase the game being temporarily discounted down by 50%, an unusual ending hints towards the sequel being next in the pipeline, which has caused fans to...
News Gears 5 Operation 6 Adds New Characters And More
Content drops are also being adjusted
After ruling out a remaster and more, The Coalition has now officially confirmed its recent posts on social media were "all" tied to Gears 5 Operation 6. In terms of new content, there are three new characters being added. We've got Colonel Victor Hoffman returning (as suspected by many fans), Queen Reyna and...
Talking Point What Xbox Game Pass Games Do You Want In March 2021?
What are you hoping to see?
It's almost that time again! Microsoft will be revealing the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for March 2021 over the next week-or-so, along with the games that are set to leave the service as well. Of course, we're not officially done with February yet, with some major releases on the way this week including...
News Yakuza Producer Wants To See More Games In The Franchise Come To The West
“I would like for these titles to be localized"
Over the last few years, the Yakuza series has grown in popularity as more games have become localised in the West. However, the franchise’s producer doesn’t want to stop there, as he wishes to bring even more of the franchise to the West. In a translated interview with JPGames, Daisuke Sato was...
Random We're Feeling The Nostalgia With This OG Xbox Series X Skin
This one's for the old-school fans!
We love a good Xbox Series X skin, and this one particularly caught the eye of many Xbox fans on Reddit over the weekend (thanks GamesRadar). As you can tell, it's based on the original Xbox design! Reddit user marszciano posted it to the message board, where it drew plenty of praise: Unlike
News It Takes Two's Latest Gameplay Trailer Is Absolutely Delightful
There’s nothing quite like it
It Takes Two launches in a little over a month on March 26th for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The latest trailer gives us our most in-depth look at the game yet, all while being narrated by the controversial game creator, Josef Fares. Following the story of a girl’s parents who are going through a divorce, the...
Deals All 20+ Games In This Week's Huge Xbox Assassin's Creed Sale
The entire franchise is on offer!
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and while over 150 games are included, the big highlight is undoubtedly the Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale, which is packed with masses of great discounts! We've highlighted every single offer (games, bundles and add-ons) from the Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale below, and you'll...
Guide How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2021
February 23rd Quests now live
Have you heard of Xbox Game Pass Quests? For subscribers to the service, they're a great way of earning extra money while trying out some different games. In this article, you'll find guides for completing the game-specific Xbox Game Pass Quests every single week, helping you to maximise your Microsoft Rewards points in...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Looks 'Much Sharper' On Xbox Series X Over PS5, Reveals Analysis
Both performance and resolution mode have been praised
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint’s next-gen patch arrived recently and with it Digital Foundry has analysed the game, coming to the conclusion that the Xbox Series X version comes out on top over PS5. In the analysis, Digital Foundry praised the game’s performance and graphics mode,...
Poll Are You Happy With March 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced March 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 Warface: Breakout and
News Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Is Coming To Xbox Series X, But There’s A Catch
Uh-oh
After heavy speculation originating this morning regarding the gaming world’s worst kept secret, it turned out to be correct, as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S on March 26th! Activision revealed the news, stating that the critically acclaimed remake is making its dive to next-gen. However, only players who own...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For March 2021
Four more games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for March 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 March: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Forza Horizon 4 Introduces The Hot Wheels Legends Car Pack DLC
A blast from the past
The Forza Horizon series has always been quite playful, mixing in other IPs such as LEGO and Hot Wheels. Well, the latter is returning to Forza Horizon 4, this time in the form of a car pack which is available now for £7.99 / $8.99. The Hot Wheels Legends Car Pack packs in six custom cars for players to get behind the wheel...
News No, Sega Hasn't Given Any Support To The Crazy Taxi Inspired Taxi Chaos
Despite some previous suggestions
Today sees the launch of Taxi Chaos, a game which seems to relish the nostalgic love of the Crazy Taxi series. It also was to be believed that Sega had some involvement with the game, but that isn't the case. As discovered by our sister site Nintendo Life, Sega has denied claims of its involvement with distribution...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Having Another Free Access Week
Featuring the all-new Outbreak Zombies mode
To celebrate the launch of Season Two, all players are being offered the opportunity to try out Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s multiplayer for free. Starting from February 25th and ending on March 4th, players will be able to try a selection of multiplayer modes, such as the fan-favourite Gun Game...
Random The Official Xbox Controller Cake Has Been A Huge Success
We've all been stuffing our faces with it!
It was in September last year that Microsoft partnered with the Finsbury Food Group to launch an official Xbox Classic Controller Cake in the UK, and it's been revealed to be a surprisingly large seller so far. As reported by the Evening Standard, the Xbox cake was actually the firm's biggest-selling...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Has Been Delayed, Getting A New Developer
Needs more time in the coffin
While many have been eagerly anticipating the release of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, the wait is now looking to be a lot longer as the game has been delayed indefinitely. In a recent development update, the sad news was delivered as it was confirmed the game will be no longer hitting its intended 2021...
News Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Could Be Kickflipping Its Way Onto Xbox Series X
It’s seeming likely
Last year saw the excellent Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake arriving on Xbox One, and now it seems a next-gen version could be making its way over to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Following the news that Activision is bringing Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time to Xbox Series X|S, the legendary skater himself teased...
News Drew Murray Returns To Insomniac After Leaving Xbox Studio The Initiative
“I guess ten years, five games, and six job titles just wasn't enough”
Drew Murray, who is known in the Xbox community most recently for working at The Initiative, the team behind the upcoming Perfect Dark reboot, has announced he is returning to Insomniac Games. Murray previously revealed he had left The Initiative, and has worked with...
News Killer Queen Black Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Attack, fly, and stay alive
Get ready to attack, fly and stay alive! Killer Queen Black is now available with Xbox Game Pass as of today, and can be played across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Android (but not PC). The game is a multiplayer-focused platform strategy game in which you can play with up to eight players online or locally. It's...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sale (Feb 23 - Mar 2)
It's the perfect sale for Assassin's Creed fans
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 150 games, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Anime and Publisher Sales, as well as a huge Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News Gears Dev The Coalition Appears To Have Helped Out With Halo Infinite
More external support for 343?
It's no secret Xbox's first-party studios help each other out from time to time and it seems the Gears of War developer The Coalition might have been quietly assisting 343 Industries with Halo Infinite. According to some findings on LinkedIn profiles of individuals who previously worked at The Coalition, the...
Poll How Full Is Your Xbox Series X|S Internal Storage?
Are you running out of space yet?
One of the big topics on everyone's mind leading up to the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S was the amount (or lack thereof) of internal storage, and whether we'd all run out of space within weeks. The Xbox Series X only comes packed with 802GB of usable storage, while the Xbox Series S clocks in at...
News 'Can’t Drive This' Steers Frantic Co-Op Action Onto Xbox Next Month
Like Speed, but with less Keanu Reeves
In a growing trend of crazy co-op games, Can’t Drive This continues the tradition on Xbox on March 19th. With a unique concept, one player will drive the vehicle, whilst the other quickly operates to build the track. Players will have to keep the speed to stay alive, meaning both players need to work...
Guide Best Xbox Series X Games
The best Xbox Series X games you can play right now
After what felt like a very long year in 2020, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched across the world in November, with well over 40 'optimised' games available in the first couple of months. Since then, various publishers have continued to add to the list in 2021, with hundreds...
News Madden NFL 21 Joins Xbox Game Pass With EA Play Next Week
Complete with special Ultimate Team bonuses
Good news, NFL fans! Microsoft and EA have announced today that Madden NFL 21 will be joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play next week on March 2nd, so you'll be able to get your football fix very soon! The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's also recently...
News Watch Dogs: Legion’s Multiplayer Finally Launches Next Month
Better late than never!
After being delayed to focus on fixing the single player issues with the game, Watch Dogs: Legion’s multiplayer component will launch on March 9th, Ubisoft has announced. The mode will allow teams of four to explore the open-world rendition of London, completing various activities and taking on a series of missions known...
News Microsoft Has No Plans To Add An FPS Counter To Xbox Right Now
But the team has "heard the requests"
This is one for the tech fans! Lots of PC gamers like the ability to activate an FPS counter to see just how well (or poorly) a game is running, but Microsoft has no plans to make this a possibility on consoles right now. Asked about this on the Kinda Funny Xcast, Xbox director of project management Jason...
Guide How To Mirror Your PC Display To Your Xbox One, Xbox Series X
You can even control it with your console!
Did you know Microsoft has created an official method for you to mirror (and even control) your Windows 10 PC via your Xbox? It's true, and it actually works much better than you might expect. To get started, all you need to do is download the Wireless Display app from the Microsoft Store, which works on...
News Doom Eternal Director Shares His Idea For A Female Doom Slayer
"I’ve definitely put a lot of thought into that"
Doom Eternal is an absolute thrill ride of a game that is filled with gut-tearing violence and punchy gunplay, and the game’s director has recently shared his idea on if the protagonist was female and how it would affect said gameplay. As discovered and quoted by Video Games Chronicle, the...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 23-26)
Ready for some crazy Taxi Chaos?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're back to another pretty busy selection over the next few days, with lots of games arriving on the Microsoft Store, along with a new batch of Xbox Game Pass additions. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Feb 23-26): Xbox...
News Payday 3's Developer Is Attempting To Close A 'Publishing Agreement'
"We are standing strong and confident in our efforts"
Starbreeze Studios, the developers behind the immensely popular Payday 2, have commented about the future of the company and a future publishing partnership that is being made to secure Payday 3's release. In a Q4 2020 report posted by the company, it boasted a successful year following new...
News Fortnite Fans Are Convinced Peter Griffin Is Coming To The Game
Bird is the word!
Ever since late last year, Fortnite’s latest season has all been about introducing characters from other IPs. We’ve had Star Wars’ The Mandalorian join, as well as our very own Master Chief entering the fray. Judging by a recent data mine, the next big character could be Family Guy’s very own Peter Griffin. As spotted by...
News Kenny Omega Reveals More Details On AEW Console Game, Including Potential Release Date
“We do know that time is of the essence"
The WWE wrestling games haven't been able to repeat the past glories of the No Mercy and SmackDown! eras in recent years, so fans were excited last year to learn that the AEW promotion was also making a game. It's being developed by former WWE 2K and SmackDown! developer Yukes, with WWF No Mercy director...
News Xbox Series X 'FPS Boosts' Will Focus On Xbox One Games For Now
And not Xbox 360 or original Xbox titles
Microsoft unveiled the brand-new 'FPS Boost' feature for Xbox Series X and S earlier this week, which will improve the frame rate performance of a select group of games - all without any work required by the developer. The first five games are all Xbox One titles, and while Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games aren't...
Feature 10 Zelda Alternatives To Play On Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Celebrate the anniversary with some great games on Xbox
As this year marks the iconic hero's 35th anniversary, we thought we'd do something a little different. To celebrate, we want to mark a selection of fantastic alternatives that are inspired by Nintendo's princess and her saviour Link. The formula has resulted in 35 years of incredible titles,...
News Street Fighter's Ryu And Chun-Li Join The Battle In Fortnite
Grab them now
Epic's battle royale Fortnite has collaborated with Marvel's superheroes, Master Chief, John Wick and even The Mandalorian. Now, in its latest crossover, it's teaming up with Ryu and Chun-Li from Capcom's legendary fighting game series, Street Fighter. Each character comes with an alt outfit, special emote and "Player Select" loading...
News Blizzard Warns Arcade Collection Players Not To Stream Rock N Roll Racing With Music On
Licensed music "not cleared for streaming"
One of the biggest surprises at BlizzCon this year was the announcement (and release) of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. This three-in-one package contains The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll Racing and Blackthorne. It seems though you'll need to be careful if you decide to stream one of these games, in...
Video Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Time For The Taxi Chaos Launch Trailer
Crazy Taxi? Never heard of it
There's been a lot of interest in Taxi Chaos ever since it was announced this past December, and as it's obviously inspired by SEGA's beloved Crazy Taxi, it's shaping up to be some old-school fun when it arrives on February 23rd. Taxi Chaos will see you driving around the "immense and vibrant New Yellow City" to pick...
Random The Internet Is Disgusted With This Xbox Cheese Dust Photo
"Pass the controller?"
We all know that Xbox has a very strong Twitter game, and this latest effort has gone viral over the past 24 hours, showing someone passing a controller to a player who very clearly has a hand covered in cheese dust. Ew. At the time of writing, the photo has amassed well over 25k likes, and we've seen all sorts of...
News Stubbs The Zombie Has A Collector's Edition To Un-Die For
But it'll cost you an arm
2005's Stubbs The Zombie was revealed earlier this week as getting a modern Xbox console port on March 16th, but if you're a big fan of the game, you might want to find some spare change for this collector's edition! It's available from the official Stubbs The Zombie website for $149.99, and as you can see from the image...
News Dragon Age: Inquisition Might Be Getting An 'FPS Boost' On Xbox Series X
It was originally supposed to arrive this week
Big Dragon Age fan? Then you'll be intrigued to hear that Dragon Age: Inquisition might be getting an 'FPS Boost' on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the near future, and it was supposed to arrive as soon as this week! The game was namedropped as part of the initial batch of titles on Major Nelson's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 20th)
Bring on the destruction derby!
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, two more Free Play Days additions, and the usual weekly Xbox sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser
News Return To Hell When Diablo II: Resurrected Arrives On Xbox This Year
Will include cross-progression
Blizzard has just announced a remaster of Diablo II for Xbox and multiple other platforms. It's officially titled Diablo II: Resurrected and will be arriving this year. This remaster contains the base game and The Lord of Destruction. It features new visuals (and old ones, with a flick of a button), new audio,...
News Blizzard Arcade Collection Out Now On Xbox, Includes Three Classics
Enjoy a slice of video game history
BlizzCon Online has just got underway, and Blizzard kicked off the show with the announcement of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. It contains three classic games in one package and is available for $19.99 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. The titles include The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll...
Poll How Are You Finding FPS Boost On Xbox Series X|S So Far?
Have you tried any of the initial five titles?
The big news of this week from an Xbox perspective was the announcement of 'FPS Boost' - a new program that will be improving the frame rates of select backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X and S. So far, an initial five games have been given the 'FPS Boost' treatment, which are: Far Cry 4
News Little Nightmares 2 Could Be The Last In The Series, Developer Focusing On New IP
Unless another studio steps in
Sorry folks, it looks like Little Nightmares II could be the final game in the beloved series. According to a recent earnings report (thanks, IGN), parent company Embracer Group (who obtained Little Nightmares developer Tarsier back in 2019), has spoken about the studio's next project and said that despite the well...
News Monster Truck Championship Accelerates Onto Xbox Series X Next Month
With 4K visuals and 60FPS support
Having arrived on Xbox One late last year, Monster Truck Champions is coming to Xbox Series X|S on March 11th. The next-gen version will bring across all the fan-favourite content, including the the cars, tracks, and events, and packages it all together with 4K visuals and 60 frames per second support. There’s...
News Square Enix's Outriders Is Getting A Demo On Xbox Next Week
Progress will carry over to the full game
We'll be getting a taste of Outriders next week, as the free demo will be arriving on February 25th. As confirmed by the game’s Twitter account, this will not be similar to the previous betas for the game, and instead is being billed as a demo. It will last a few hours, including the prologue and the...
News Xbox Now Tells You When You're Throttling Your Download Speeds
The feature is now available for everyone
If you're a keen reader of Pure Xbox, you might remember that back in December we highlighted a feature that was rolling out to Xbox Insiders, telling you when you were unintentionally throttling your download speeds. Now, that feature is available for everyone thanks to a recent update, and you'll see the...
News Dirt 5 To Receive Free And Premium 'Energy Content' DLC Next Week
Just in time for its addition into Xbox Game Pass
Ahead of its upcoming inclusion into Xbox Game Pass, Dirt 5 is receiving a wealth of free and premium downloadable content on February 22nd. The stunning racer is set to get a whole new wave of content that will no doubt keep fans busy over the coming months. New cars, events, playground options,...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (February 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
Update: More Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks have arrived over the past few weeks, so we've added them all to the list below. The most recent is a Gothic Armour Set for free-to-play action RPG Path of Exile. Original story (Sat 30th Jan, 2021 16:00 GMT): The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program has been...
News Face Your Spider Fears In 'Kill It With Fire' On Xbox One This March
Hope you don't suffer from arachnophobia!
If you’ve got a fear of spiders, this could either be the worst or best game for you! Kill It With Fire is an arachnid killing simulator that’s hitting Xbox One on March 4th. By scouring the house for an assortment of everyday items, you’ll be able to clear the house as you stomp, smash and burn your...
Rumour Konami Wants To Outsource Metal Gear Solid & Castlevania
But don't expect a new game anytime soon
There's been no sign of Konami doing anything major with the Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania franchises recently, and according to a recent rumour, the company might be looking at trying to outsource the IPs. This is coming from VideoGamesChronicle, which reports that sources say Konami has plans to work on...
News Black Ops Cold War Season Two Introduces A Brand-New Zombies Experience
Look out for it next week
Activision has revealed its plans for the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (and Warzone), which includes a brand-new, large-scale Zombies experience called 'Outbreak'. The new mode will task you with objective based play across the largest Multiplayer maps: "Hunt down elite enemies using a satellite...
News The Medium Dev's Next Project Is With A 'Very Famous Gaming Publisher'
Many suspect it could be Silent Hill related
The Medium developer Bloober Team has said it is working on a new title with a popular games publisher, leading many to believe it could be a new Silent Hill game. The developer hinted it was working on an existing IP with a “very famous gaming publisher” for more than a year in a recent interview...
News For Honor Celebrates Its Fourth Anniversary With A Shovel Knight Crossover
Swap your shovel for a sword
This week marks the fourth anniversary of Ubisoft's action combat game For Honor. In addition to "Year 5: Year of the Covenants" launching on 11th March, there's also a special crossover collaboration. Yacht Club's Shovel Knight series is getting some love, allowing For Honor players to dig for Shovel Knight-themed...
News Capcom Arcade Stadium Is Bringing 32 Classic Games To Xbox
A blast from the past
Following its launch on the Nintendo Switch yesterday, it was also confirmed Capcom Arcade Stadium will be arriving for Xbox One in the future, bringing a collection of 32 classic games. Relive the golden days of arcades, as Capcom Stadium Collection delivers a wide selection of games. Available to purchase in three distinct...
Talking Point What March 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Hoping for another big month?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of February has seen Gears 5, Resident Evil, Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb and Lost Planet 2 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another batch of games...
News Ghostrunner Now Has A Free Demo Available On Xbox
Try out one of last year’s hidden gems
Last year saw the absolutely fantastic Ghostrunner hitting Xbox One, featuring frantic first-person free running and sword combat. Unfortunately, it went under the radar for many, but now a free demo is available to give players a taste of the game. The demo showcases the game’s trial and error gameplay...
News Samurai Warriors 5 Brings The Fight To Xbox One Later This Year
15 years since the last entry came to Xbox
Koei Tecmo has announced that Samurai Warriors 5 will be smashing its way onto Xbox One this Summer. While no release date was announced outside of a Summer window, it’s said to feature an all-new story, revamped character designs, and a stylish new visual style. More information is promised in the first...
Feature 10 Games We'd Love To See Get An FPS Boost On Xbox Series X
Titles that could do with a performance upgrade
After yesterday's announcement that various backwards compatible games would be getting a frame rate boost on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, it got us thinking about all the titles we’d love to see. With only five confirmed 'FPS Boost' games thus far, there is a staggering collection of backwards...
News Bungie Announces Studio Expansion, Planning To Release New IP By 2025
Alongside working on new Destiny related "experiences"
With the growing success of the company, Bungie has announced a massive studio expansion which will see its headquarters in the US almost triple in size, along with an international division setting up shop in Amsterdam. The expansion to its headquarters, which is expected to be finished by...
News Mortal Kombat's First Live Action Movie Trailer Is As Violent As You’d Expect
Fatality!
Warner Bros has dropped the first trailer for its upcoming Mortal Kombat movie, ahead of its theatrical and HBO Max release on April 16. As you would expect, it’s extremely violent. Featuring many fan-favourite characters such as Sub-Zero, the trailer focuses on many of the fighters' unique skills and talents, attempting to work them...
News Dino Shooter Second Extinction Arrives On Xbox Game Preview This Spring
Hold onto your butts!
Second Extinction is arriving via Xbox Game Preview on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this Spring. First revealed during an Xbox show last year, news on the console version has been relatively light since its unveiling, but now fans won’t have to wait much longer to combat some colossal dinosaurs. While no specific release...
News 'FPS Boost' Won't Be Suitable For Every Xbox Game, Warns Microsoft
It's best to keep expectations in check
Microsoft made the big unveiling yesterday of the 'FPS Boost' program for Xbox Series X and S, which will be improving the frame rate of a selection of backwards compatible games, without any input required by the developer. However, as cool as this feature is, it's best to keep expectations in check. As...
News MotoGP 21 Marks The Franchise's Debut On Xbox Series X This April
Featuring 4K visuals at 60FPS
Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. have announced today that the latest entry in the MotoGP series - MotoGP 21 - will be arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on April 22nd. The game will feature an improved Managerial Career that allows players to "delve deeply into the managing experience", as well as a...
News Final Fantasy XIV For Xbox Isn't Off The Table, Reassures Director
Update: It's looking a bit more hopeful!
Update: Following the comments made earlier, Naoki Yoshida also spoke to VG247 about the production of the game, stating that there are “no obstacles” surrounding an Xbox version, but the team is currently focused on the next expansion and the PS5 version before anything else. ”There are no obstacles...
News Fall Guys Is Dropping On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S This Summer
It's not a tease this time, it's official!
After months of speculation, rumours and even debunked teases, Mediatonic has finally confirmed today that its massively-multiplayer “bumble royale" Fall Guys is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this Summer. If you've never heard of it, the game challenges you to compete as a clumsy Fall Guy with...
News EA's Knockout City Slams Its Way Onto Xbox Consoles This May
Dodgeball like you’ve never played it before
EA is taking another stab at competitive multiplayer with Knockout City, a unique spin on the game of dodgeball, coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on May 21. Coming under the EA Originals label, Knockout City has two teams fighting competitively in a frantic game of dodgeball. Players can form...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Feb 18-21)
Get ready to spin the decks this weekend!
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? This week, the big highlight is Harmonix's recent DJ simulator Fuser, which only released back in...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 18)
Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit!
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, spanning titles for console, PC and Android, including the destruction-filled Wreckfest and award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass...
News It's Official, Stubbs The Zombie Is Returning To Xbox This March
Available through backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S
Earlier this month, a page listing for
News Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
Get ready to die all over again
Koei Tecmo has revealed Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection will be arriving onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility on June 10th. The collection will bring together three classic games from the series, including Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge...
News Xbox Game Pass Will Continue To Prioritise 'Quality Over Quantity', Says Microsoft
"It's not intended to be filled with thousands of games..."
Microsoft's Ben Decker, head of gaming services marketing at Xbox, has been talking a bit about Xbox Game Pass in a fantastic new article by Eurogamer, highlighting the service's focus on curation. When asked about the size of the Xbox Game Pass library and whether curation was the goal,...
News KeyWe, A Co-Op Game About A Mailroom Run By Birds, Is Coming To Xbox Series X
Yes, you read that correctly
In one of the more unusual games we've seen so far this year, KeyWe is a co-op puzzle platformer coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Summer 2021. It follows two players who must complete a variety of platforming challenges to keep the day-to-day operations of a post office running. Oh, and you play as Kiwi birds...
Talking Point Which Games Need 'FPS Boosts' For Xbox Series X|S?
Which titles should get the treatment?
Microsoft officially kicked off the 'FPS Boost' program for Xbox Series X and S earlier today, boosting the frame rates of five Xbox One games, with many more titles set to receive the treatment over the coming weeks and months. The company already has plenty of games in testing, and while not every game will...
Random Someone Thinks They've Spotted More Hidden Xbox Secrets In This Photo
At this point, who knows?!
Microsoft just loves playing with us, huh? Last year, the big secret was that Xbox boss Phil Spencer was hiding the Xbox Series S on his shelf months before it was announced, and most recently, the company included the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset in an Xbox Series X commercial - again, months before it was announced. As...
News New Xbox Series X|S 'FPS Boosts' Will Be Added Regularly Over The Coming Months
Look out for them every couple of weeks
Microsoft has today unveiled the new FPS Boost program for Xbox Series X and S, bringing frame rate boosts to select backwards compatible games on the new consoles, starting with five titles today. Fortunately, we won't have long to wait until the next batch, as Xbox director of project management Jason...
News Microsoft Unveils The First Batch Of 'FPS Boost' Games For Xbox Series X|S
Free improvements for backwards compatible titles
Microsoft has announced that it has begun introducing a frames per-second boost to a selection of backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X|S, starting with five games available today! The news was outlined in an Xbox Wire post, revealing that Microsoft has worked closely with developers to make...
News No Man's Sky: Companions Update Adds Pets To Your Intergalactic Adventure
Form bonds with the creatures you encounter
No Man's Sky went through something of a relaunch back in 2018, which added a variety of weird and wonderful alien species to discover across its many planets. Its latest Companions update bridges the gap between you and the and wildlife, as players can now take many creatures along as pets. Pets can now...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In February 2021
Update: The full list has been revealed!
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in February 2021? It can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this February. Xbox Game...
News Tales From The Borderlands Has Relaunched On Xbox Today
Complete with all five episodes
2K Games has revived Tales From The Borderlands, as the fan-favourite Telltale Games series returns to Xbox One today. The re-release brings all five episodes into one cohesive package, allowing players to experience the entire narrative based adventure. As a result, the episodes cannot be purchased individually as...
News The New Xbox Wireless Headset Allows You To Pair Your Phone And Xbox At The Same Time
The microphone has an auto-mute function, too
Yesterday saw the announcement of the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset, and with it an array of fantastic neat new features for players to try out. One of the most intriguing is the ability to have your phone and Xbox linked to the device at the same time. As outlined in an extensive Xbox Wire post, users...
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