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Soapbox Live Service Expectations Are The Issue, Not Halo Infinite
All we need is just a little patience
Halo Infinite finally launched late last year, after a protracted development period. The game's launch reception was fantastic with many, including us, lauding 343's gameplay improvements that struck a lovely balance between classic Halo and modern, contemporary shooters. However, that honeymoon period now...
Interview 'Tunic' Creator Talks Zelda, Dark Souls And The Influences That Shaped His Game
Foxy!
It seems like a long old time since we first clapped eyes on the delightful Tunic during its E3 2017 teaser trailer presentation. Ever since that first little glimpse we've been very excited to get our hands on this stylish Zelda-esque action-adventure and, with the release date now just days away, we've had a chance to have a chat with its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12-13)
The new Halo event is tempting
It's the weekend once again! Some of us have crossed border lines and will be continuing with Gran Turismo 7 this weekend. However, some of last week's Game Pass additions are also looking fantastic, so there's plenty to play on Xbox! Here's what we're up to. Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As Fraser took a well-earned...
Deals This Week's Backwards Compatible Offers Include Major Call Of Duty Sale
Cheap CoD classics
It's another bumper sales week on Xbox Live, with over 500 games currently discounted on Xbox. Hidden in there is quite a big sale on Call of Duty games, most of them being Xbox 360 classics. Deals: 500+ Games Are On Sale On Xbox This Week (March 8th-14th) XCOM 2 Collection Is a Massive 95% Off This Week (March 8th-14th)
Deals 500+ Games Are On Sale This Week On Xbox (March 8-14)
Indie sale, open world sale & more!
It's time for another bumper week of Xbox sales! There's over 500 games on offer this week, through multiple different themed sales, along with Deals with Gold of course. Here are a selection of the biggest games on sale for the week, with some steep discounts. As usual, the full list has been posted by Xbox's...
Talking Point Is It Time For Another Xbox Event Soon?
It's been a quiet few months
With various PlayStation State of Play events and Nintendo Directs over the last few months, it got us wondering about Xbox. It feels like an awfully long time since we've had an event dedicated to our beloved green X, and we reckon we're due a livestream sometime soon. In fact, we haven't really seen anything of note...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 7-11)
Including one of the most ambitious expansions ever
While many of us might still be beavering away at Elden Ring right now, there's plenty to look forward to this week as well, including the massive Assassin's Creed Valhalla expansion, WWE 2K22 and the arrival of more Xbox Game Pass games, with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy being the obvious...
Pick One What Was The Best Xbox Game Pass Addition In February?
You tell us
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, as we look back on what many have described as a weaker month for Xbox Game Pass in February 2022, we're interested to know what you think was the best GP addition overall. CrossfireX was the most anticipated, of course, but it suffered a rocky launch to say the least, meaning...
Hardware Review xScreen For Xbox Series S - A Brilliant Plug-And-Play Companion
Gaming on the go
Portable consoles aren't particularly a new idea. Dedicated handheld systems have been around for decades, and even screen attachments just like this one have cropped up before — heck, Sony even made an official one for the PS one. While an xScreen setup requires a power outlet to play, meaning it's not technically a 'portable'...
Soapbox Backwards Compatibility On Xbox 360 Isn't Perfect, But I Love It
It's why I keep the console hooked up
It was a momentous moment when Microsoft announced back in 2015 that backwards compatibility was coming to Xbox One, not only because it never seemed like a possibility before then, but also because it showed that Phil Spencer and his Xbox team were committed to the idea of making classic Xbox games playable on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5-6)
Yeah, it's more Elden Ring for us
The weekend is here once again! We're still busy ploughing away at Elden Ring over the next couple of days, but we've also got a few new Xbox Game Pass titles to try, another batch of Free Play Days additions, and a large set of Xbox
Feature Eight Great Alternatives To Gran Turismo 7 On Xbox Game Pass
Xbox players can have their fun too
As Gran Turismo 7 arrives on PlayStation platforms this week, Xbox players might be feeling a bit left out. There's no need for that though! Xbox Game Pass has a fantastic selection of racers at its disposal, especially when you factor in EA Play titles for Ultimate members. When looking at this list, you'll...
Talking Point Have You Bought An Xbox Series X|S Expansion Card Yet?
Or are you still holding off?
There was a lot of talk when the Xbox Series X and Series S released that the 1TB Seagate Expansion Card was both too expensive and not really necessary for most players, but almost 18 months on, that perception is starting to change. Sure, we're all in agreement that it's a costly card no matter whether you go for the...
Deals 400+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (March 1-7)
Multiple publisher sales are live!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We continue to be spoiled once again this week, with over 400 deals live across Deals with Gold, Spotlight sales and multiple publisher sales. Here are some of the most notable deals this week, and of course, Xbox's Major Nelson has the full list for anyone who wants...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 1-4)
Dive into a huge, hand-crafted world
Another week, another batch of games on the way! This week, we've got a few obvious highlights to look out for in Shadow Warrior 3, ELEX 2, the new Ghostrunner DLC and Xbox Game Pass release
Pick One Which Of These FromSoftware Games Is Your Favourite?
Dark Souls? Elden Ring? Sekiro?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the release of Elden Ring, we want to know your favourite FromSoftware game to date, whether it's an Xbox title or not — so yes, we're including the likes of Bloodborne! So, which is your favourite? Remember you can only pick one! Let's take a look...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In March 2022
Another busy month ahead
March is almost here, and we've got another busy month in store on Xbox with some major releases on the way, including the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, WWE 2K22, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and much more. Oh yeah, and there's the little matter of the next-gen version of
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 26-27)
Elden Ring? Never heard of it
Welcome to the weekend! Most people are probably going to be playing a little-known game called Elden Ring over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in that, we've also got new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days games (including Assassin's Cree
Poll Are You Happy With March 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced March 2022'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 The Flame In The Flood and Street Power Soccer, along with Xbox 360...
Deals 300+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (February 22-28)
DwG, Spotlight, Franchise Hits sales and more!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We continue to be spoiled once again this week, as alongside the ongoing Anime Month and Publisher Spotlight Series sales, we've been treated to new Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Franchise Hits and Indie Hits offers, so there's something for everyone over...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (February 21-25)
It's Elden Ring time
Ooh, it's a big week for Xbox this week! The highlight is undoubtedly the release of Elden Ring, which we've all been looking forward to for such a long time, but don't forget that we've also got other major releases on the way such as GRID Legends and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, along with a few more Game Pass additions...
Pick One If You Reviewed CrossfireX, What Score Would You Give It?
Based on what you've played so far
Alright, so CrossfireX has been out for a little while now, and hopefully you've had a chance (if you're interested) to check it out. We all saw the initial impressions, which unfortunately weren't good at all, and even led to the game's Executive Producer issuing a
Feature 10 Activision Blizzard Games We're Hoping To See On Xbox Game Pass
Potential highlights from Xbox's massive acquisition
Microsoft's recent record-breaking acquisition of Activision Blizzard for a cool $70bn brings some of gaming's most-well known franchises, and industry-leading developers, under the banner of the Washington-based corporation. The likes of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch,
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 19-20)
Trying out the Cyberpunk upgrade?
Welcome to the weekend! Cyberpunk 2077 is probably going to be taking up many Xbox fans' spare time over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in that, we've also got a few new Xbox Game Pass releases, another batch of Free Play Days titles, and well over 400 deals included as part of
Talking Point How Useful Do You Find Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S?
How important is it to you?
The Quick Resume feature for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has been back in the news this week thanks to a new "pinning" option making its way through the Xbox Insider rings, with more improvements on the way in the future. And so, given that it's getting a bit of attention at the moment, we're interested to know how...
Deals 400+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (February 15-22)
DWG, Spotlight, Publisher, Starter Pack and Start Your Engines sales
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is a massive one once again this week, featuring Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher, Starter Pack and Start Your Engines sales, alongside last week's 2K Publisher and Anime Month sales. Talk about a great selection!...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (February 14-18)
Including more major Series X|S releases
We've already got the likes of Dying Light 2 and CrossfireX out the way this month, but there's still plenty on the way this week including major releases such as Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires and The King of Fighters XV
Talking Point How Good Of A Start Has Xbox Game Pass Had In 2022?
Give us your grade
So, we're almost a month and a half into 2022, and we're already seeing a few comments cropping up about the quality of Xbox Game Pass this year — both positive and negative. In our opinion, it's been a fantastic 40+ days so far for the service, with some major titles entering the library, but not everyone is going to be in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 12-13)
Is it a CrossfireX weekend for you?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, it's time to finally check out CrossfireX on Xbox Game Pass over the next couple of days, and there are plenty of other new Game Pass releases at your disposal as well. Elsewhere, Free Play Days includes the excellent Riders Republic this week, and there are
Hands On CrossfireX Operation Catalyst Feels Like A Decade-Old COD Clone
Been there, done that
CrossfireX has suddenly dropped out of nowhere, like a grenade-shaped lead balloon falling from the sky. We played a multiplayer beta way back in 2020, before the game disappeared for over a year. Since its re-appearance we've been keen to try out Remedy's campaign mode, especially after the developer's fantastic sci-fi...
Deals 250+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (February 8-15)
DWG, Spotlight, Publisher, ID@Xbox and Sports sales
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! Over 250 games have been added to this week's selection, plus we've still got last week's Anime Month and Ubisoft Publisher sales to take advantage of, so it's a stacked set of offers. We've rounded up some of the most notable new deals below, and...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (February 7-11)
"A legendary PC franchise comes to Xbox..."
It's a hectic week on Xbox this week, with over 15 brand-new releases heading to the platform including five confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles. The big highlight is arguably CrossfireX, which has free-to-play multiplayer and 1 of 2 campaigns included with Game Pass, but we've also got other major launches on...
Pick One Which Of Next Week's Game Pass Games Are You Most Excited For?
CrossfireX? Or something else?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, looking ahead to next week's slate of five Xbox Game Pass titles, we thought we'd highlight them once again and see which you're most looking forward to trying out. The highlight is arguably CrossfireX, which will be launching one of its two campaigns on Xbox Game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 5-6)
Did you pick up Dying Light 2?
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure many of you will be checking out Dying Light 2 over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in Techland's latest creation, you've still got a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, more Free Play Days titles and another massive set of deals to take advantage of — plenty
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (February 1-4)
Fight the infected in a post-apocalyptic open world
We all know what the big release of this week is — after years of waiting, Dying Light 2 is finally getting a release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 4th. Don't forget that Life is Strange Remastered is also arriving on February 1st, and
Pick One Which Of These February Xbox Releases Are You Most Excited For?
Dying Light 2, CrossfireX or Elden Ring?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, looking ahead at what's to come in February 2022, we thought we'd highlight three of the biggest Xbox releases of the month and see which of them you're most excited for. We've obviously got Dying Light 2 and Elden Ring on the way as paid single-player...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In February 2022
Strap in, it's a busy month
It's time for February 2022 roundup! Things are looking very busy for Xbox this coming month, with some major releases on the way such as Dying Light 2, Elden Ring and CrossfireX, as well as a few previously confirmed Game Pass launches for the likes of Edge
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 29-30)
It's Hitman Trilogy for us
Welcome to the weekend! We've got plenty of choice over the next couple of days with a new Game Pass title in Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master, three more Free Play Days offers, and the highlight of the week in the form of a massive Xbox Lunar New Year sale, which features discounts for well over 500 games. Hold on to...
Poll Are You Happy With February 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced February 2022'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 Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse and Aerial_Knight's Never Yield, along...
Soapbox Bring Back Guitar Hero On Xbox Game Pass For The Emo Teen Parties
We need it!
Since the Activision Blizzard deal announcement a week ago, I've thought a lot about the publisher's backlog. I've said my piece on Call of Duty, and there's been much talk about where Crash and Spyro belong with Xbox. However, Guitar Hero sticks out as perhaps Activision's most unique IP, and I think it could bring a lot of value to...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 24-28)
Including Taiko No Tatsujin on Game Pass!
After the madness of this month for Xbox Game Pass (and beyond), it looks like things are finally quietening down this week. We've only got a couple of handfuls' worth of new releases heading to Xbox, and only one could be described as a major release — Taiko No Tatsujin: The Drum Master, which is also...
Feature Alright, It's Time For Xbox To Make A Smash Bros. Game
It would be ridiculous not to at this point
With Microsoft announcing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard earlier this week, the topic of Xbox Game Studios potentially commissioning a Super Smash Bros. style multiplayer game has cropped up once again. There are a few reasons why you might not want to pursue it, but in our opinion, it's an...
Feature Alright, It's Time For Xbox To Make A Smash Bros. Game
It would be ridiculous not to at this point
With Microsoft announcing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard earlier this week, the topic of Xbox Game Studios potentially commissioning a Super Smash Bros. style multiplayer game has cropped up once again. There are a few reasons why you might not want to pursue it, but in our opinion, it's an...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 22-23)
Rainbow Six Extraction on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, it's been an incredibly busy week in the world of Xbox, and there's plenty of new stuff to check out over the next couple of days, including a massive batch of Xbox Game Pass titles. Don't forget about the huge backwards compatib
Feature Call Of Duty Might Be Ditching Yearly Releases, And It's About Time
We [don't] need to bring him back
Ah, Call of Duty. One arrives each and every year like clockwork, delivering a quick adrenaline shot of shooter action for millions of us worldwide. Usually, that shot is pretty polished, as publisher Activision Blizzard pours resources into its creation. However, development struggles, and a pandemic, meant...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 18-25)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight offers & more
With all the madness that took place yesterday regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we didn't get a chance to highlight the weekly deals on Xbox! Well, aside from the backwards compatibility sale, of course. Below, we've also included some of the highlights from the Deals with Gold and...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 17-21)
It's a huge week for Game Pass
Ooh, we've got a big week ahead for Xbox Game Pass! No less than six games are joining the service between January 18th and January 20th, and considering Hitman Trilogy contains three games in itself, it's actually eight in all! Here's what's on the way: New Xbox Releases (January 17-21): Optimised For Xbox Series...
Pick One Which Of These Hitman Trilogy Games Is Your Favourite?
They're all coming to Game Pass next week!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the upcoming addition of Hitman Trilogy to Xbox Game Pass on Thursday, January 20th, we thought we'd take a closer look at the three most recent titles in the series. All we want to know is, which is your favourite? Remember you can only pick...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 15-16)
Bit of Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Welcome to the weekend! Next week is looking particularly tasty for Xbox Game Pass, but we've still had a couple of games added the service this week in Spelunky 2 and The Anacrusis, and we've also got another batch of Free Play Days titles to check out, along with the usual set of Deals with Gold and Sp
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 11-18)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight & 'Countdown Add-On' offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! While there are almost 500 deals in this week's selection, the vast majority of those are part of the 'Countdown Add-On Sale', so we've only got a few actual games on offer this week. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below,...
